Happenings

XC is in full swing! I love how happy this sport makes this kid! He's so tough and improving so much. He's pumped for his Jr year and has goalssssss.

When I saw that Randy Travis was coming to SLC I didn't even read about it and booked the tickets then and there! Come to find out, Randy had a stroke a few years back and can't talk or sing. And the band hired someone to sing his songs. I was less excited but still went. And the guy wasn't half bad! Randy still came on stage and smiled and waved and even spoke what he could. They sent tracks of his songs to an AI company and they actually could duplicate his voice and so he could continue to write and 'sing.' Quite miraculous what they can do now a days and the song sounded legit! It was still a fun evening. Next time though, I'll read the full description before we go. 

And I guess I've reached a new level of old. I started having foot problems so I went to the doctor and got this sporty new cast for a few weeks. Ugh...I remember my grandma wore something like this and I felt soooo old. Luckily it helped and I wasn't in in too long. 
 

Where does summer go?

And just like that, the summer is OVER! Where does it go? I can be happy though knowing we played so hard from the tired in our eyes and the sun kissed skin. Here comes the 26-27 school year! 

Carter Juinor Yr!

Mollie Freshman Yr! Here comes high school

Ry is off to 5th grade

And Bri is starting her last year of elementary school in 6th grade! Her hair has beads in in from Brightons camp that she just got home from! 

Have the best school year kiddos! I sure love you. 
 

Simple Plan

Carter got to finally attend his first concert! Simple Plan was in town and I knew it would be a good one for him to start with. Chad wanted to go and so they took off for the evening and enjoyed a summer concert!

That big smile says it ALL!

 

This is my first rodeo

I've wanted to take my kids to a small town rodeo for a long time. The ones in Utah are so big and miserable because SO many people go. The stars finally aligned and I got to take my kids to the Cassia County Fair and Rodeo! It was Tough Enough to Wear Pink night, so naturally we all dressed in pink! 

Except Carter. But they ALL loved it! We had a fun time and they are already begging to go back and have a maple bar and go to the rodeo!

I'm so glad we could go! It was a great time!

 

Emma's Baby Shower

We got to attend Emma's baby shower! So cute! She was really spoiled by her husbands family. Maycie got her this cute dress. And had a matching one to take on her mission for her! 

Every babyshower game you could think of was played at this shower. 

The Hymas gals who attended. 

Emma, Morgan and Friend. 

 It was a beautiful day and we are happy for Emma. 

High School Soccer

Despite being concussed for the High Schools soccer tryouts, the coach approached us and said not to worry, that he had seen Mollie play and that she would make the team and even get some Varsity time as a Freshman! Wow! We were lucky that his daughter is on our comp team so he knows her skills and talent and we were so grateful for that! 

This season was......WEIRD. It was strange from going from a team where the best player played, the chemistry was there, that you had to fight for your position and we knew Mollie would always start, to a team that gave everyone playing time and that had no chemistry. I was frusterated alot of the season. 

Mollie's Comp team has been playing at a higher level than what high school was. She had 3 concussions durring the season which made getting playing time hard. She sure looked cute sporting that #28 though! A senior had her #10 and so she had to chose a new one...her dad's football number. 

I'll never get over teams praying before a game. It has my heart. 

Hey cutie! Great job! 

And they had pictures right off the bat...she's so darn gorgeous!
 

Here's to .......... learning patience this year. 

Friends

Summer means more time for FRIENDS! Rylee has gotten to be quite good friends with Kate and Maggie. 

Mollie kidnapped Maddie for a night of fun and dinner for her birthday. 

We decorated the car a bit. 

Hobby Lobby to get matching hats to decorate. 

Bri went to Brighton Girls Camp with Sway! So glad they got to go!