Cheer comps

February means cheer comp season! Bri and Ry had a fun season of doing cheer together and both improved alot! i love the confidence they are gaining and watching how much they love it. 

And I did another cheer season with THS cheer. We traveled to California again to compete. It was another really difficult year and I can't believe we got to this point, but we did and the kids did better than I've ever seen them do at a competition. I was proud of them and so glad this season came to an end when it did. 

 

Day of love

V day snuck up on me since I have been focused on getting ready to leave for CA! While I'm there, my family with be in St George doing a soccer tournament. So I've been extra busy making sure everyone has what they need. I surprised them with treats and a balloon this year. 

Dad was home this year and made cinnamon pancakes. 

Of course we have to have Vday hair. 

I got roses from my valentine!

Brielle worked so hard on her basketball valentines box. It was so cute. 

And yes, her dog is for sure her valentine. 

I helped with Brielle's class party. It was fun to see her interact with her new friends. 

I have a feeling this one will be pulled out and laughed at one day in high school. 

 Happy Valentines to all that I love! Family is so important!

Adam's Family

No this isn't a scary post...just cute! Brit has been doing some trainings in Utah and because of that we have got to have Adam and his girls at our house alot! We've had so much fun playing with them and showing them around tooele. 

Rylee has taken on the big sister role that she's never got to play with Ivy and Ivy just loves Rylee!

Wren is so smart and funny! She kept us laughing and entertained!

I love these cuties and am so glad we got to have them over a bunch of times to help dreary February pass by!
 

Furniture store fun

We have been thinking about a new couch for a while and one day we decided to swing into a mattress store for fun. We found lots of fun unique peices of furniture. But in the end, we also walked away with a new leather couch complete with secret tables, charging ports and 3 recliners! It was a happy day!

 

A Priest!

I knew time would fly by, but I swear just the other day Carter was giving his first primary talk. At the end of January, Carter was ordained to the office of a priest by his dad and grandpas. We are super proud of the good kid he is and the choices he has made to honor his priesthood and be worthy to hold it. We could not be more proud. 

Both grandparents were there for the occasion and we really appreciated the love. 

Clyde made him a cool preisthood line of authority card that traces back to Jesus Christ. Its amazing how short it really is and I hope that it can keep growing longer. 

And the next sunday, he was up there blessing the sacrament like a pro. I cried like a baby. 

Such a special day! But I'd be ok if time slowed down just a bit so I can enjoy him longer before he goes on a mission!
 

Hazards of BMX

On the 15th Carter had a race for BMX indoor. He has been loving it. He was excited to try out his new clips and see how they helped him. We made the cold drive to Rad Canyon. 

He was doing well and then all of a sudden didn't make a turn and crashed head on into a cement wall with another kid. Carter hopped right up but not before my heart sank in my chest. He was slightly delirious as he tried to find his bike and get back on his bike. 

He came over and showed me this....his helmet cracked down the middle from the crash. I am SO thankful for helmets. He had a headache for a few days but didn't seem concussed and was doing fine. 

We let him race again a few days later at the Gold Cup race and he took 3rd. He did very well and it helped that he had some fans there to cheer him on!

Thanks grandparents!!! your support means so much to us!
 

Snow and Ice

Carter and some friends celebrated the new year by going ice skating! 

We got some snow so we went sledding too. 

At night....the best time to go!

Later on, we got to go see Jarrett play hockey with the Hymas clan. It was fun to watch him and be together!

 Happy winter! Its so cold!!!!

And Rupert is the one gettin all the white stuff! They were hit hard this year. This is my momma in front of her house with her arms up high! This is how I remember winters as a kid. So much snow and drifting snow too.