BMX graduation

Carter set a goal in May to get 10 wins and graduate the beginner level. It takes some kids several seasons to accomplish this, and on the last night of outdoor racing, he accomplished it! 

I love that BMX makes a big deal about this. The race always stops and they are met at the finish line with their final certificate and welcome to intermediate sign. I was so proud of him and working hard all summer at it! 

We of course had to get a picture of all his 1st place trophies and medals. On to Intermediate we go! Good luck bud! Set your sights high and go accomplish your goals! 

 

Hi or Die!

This was my first time going to Hi or Die but it was so fun! I went with Solly and Maddie. It was A BLAST!!! I had so much fun and the energy was through the roof! I worked my bum off though and I went home not able to sleep! But look at all these fun ladies and the energy they brough!!! Whew!!

 

Fall Fun

Our kids almost think they are too big to go have fun at fall festivals so I bribed them with donuts and that did the trick. Rylee of course had a blast and Brielle too. 

Carter and Mollie even had some fun but they won't admit it. 

This big tube was fun for all!

And we talked everyone into going on a train ride. 

We even got lost in the corn maze for a bit. And then the thing we all came for! Cider donuts. They are SO good and just melt in your mouth. Yum! 

 A good time was had by all even though my big kids didn't think they would. I love fall and all the fun fall things!

Solar Eclipse and end of season

None of my pictures really did it justice, but there was a lot of hype around the Oct 14th Solar Eclipse. I feel like these events are becoming more and more common....a sign of the times maybe. 

Mollie had a game at the exact moment of the eclipse and so I sat in the weird grey light and watched from my camp chair. It really is pretty cool to see. But within minutes, it was over and we all went on with our lives. Unless you were stuck in the crazy line of traffic of sun chasers. 

These girls finished their fall season strong and stayed in the premier league for spring.  They grow in leaps and bounds every season and I can't wait to see what they will do next spring. 

Great job girls!
 

Fall

I started take J dog for some walks in the canyon. It was so beautiful so I snapped some pics of the leaves. They never do the beauty justice!

 Happy Fall Y'all!

Rage Trunk or Treat

Barbie was all the rage in October so it was only fitting that we did some Barbie trunks. A few coaches decided we'd do the barbie theme and dress up as them and do our trunks like them. I used 18 in doll furniture to try to make a barbie house. 

We had holiday barbie, construction barbie, cowgirl barbie, yoga barbie, bed time barbie, and many from the movie. It was a fun night!

 

Mollie's 13th

Miss Mol turned 13 on the 5th! Another teenager in the house! She wanted cinnamon rolls for breakfast.

She got all the things a teenager wants right now.....stanleys, beads, and clothes. 

She talked her dad and I to going to lunch at Applebees. She was darn spoiled with Mt Dew and everything. 

The next day, we rented Rage and had a big teen neon party there. 

She had about 25 kids show up.

Pizza and candy and cupcakes  kept everyone fed. 

Zhaner made a quick appearance. 

And these girls did all their posing at the photo booth. 

Too cute. 

We tried to have organized games but they really just wanted to run around, so I gave up and they just played and did their own thing. I guess they are officially too old for organized parties. 

They capped the night by singing Taylor Swift songs in their girl group and screaming at the top of their lungs. I love her friends. 

Here we go on this teenage ride! I know we can get through it!!! Love you Mollie girl and the good kid you are. MUAH!