Tanner’s Sr. Night

Last Friday was Tanners Sr. night. Where has the time gone???? I can't be so old that I soon will have TWO children out of school, and another close behind. I love the age of my kids right now…..would love to freeze time!

Playing football this year has been such a great experience for both Tanner and Brayden. It turned out to be a great night. Shane's mother and sister came up to the game, along with a cousin Shay. I know Tanner and Brayden appreciated the support. It ended up being an emotional night. The fact that Tanner is graduating this year and could be leaving us soon was a reality check. The fact that this was a game that we all wish Shane's Father could be at was tough. The boys having his initials on their arms dedicating the game to him set us all off. We all miss him greatly. The Wildcats record for the regular season ended up being 8 1 with the playoffs starting next week. The team works so well together in part because they all LIKE each other. They are a wonderful group of kids who have worked hard. They have the #1 kicker, quarterback and team stats in defense and offensive points in 2A. Thanks so much to family and friends for their support. A big THANK YOU to the coaches and staff for doing such a great job this season. Not so much for the winning season, but more for the way they conduct themselves with the players and parents. They are a great coaching staff and probably don't get the credit they deserve. Here's to a winning season and GO WILDCATS! It's time to take STATE!

Playing Catch up….

I know, I know, I have soooo many followers (NOT) that have just been waiting on the edge of their seats waiting for my next post. I'm finally going to try and do a quick review of our crazy summer.

Because of the wonderful weather we have had this past summer (do you hear the sarcasm dripping off every word here???) we did not get out much on the boat. Below are a few pics that we did get on a few of our outings. Hopefully next summer brings much better weather so we can enjoy our boat a lot more than we did this year!!!

Tanner and Brayden have both been playing football for our High School that started in Aug. and has basically ruled our schedules ever since. Tanner is a Sr. this year, Brayden a Jr. Tanner has worked hard to earn a starting position on the defense and rotates in on offence. He has even had a few BIG receptions. Brayden starts both defense and offence on the JV team and rotates in quite a bit as safety on the Varsity defense. He got a great interception when he was in on the varsity game against Parowan. They both are having a very successful and positive season. Their record is 6 1, with a heartbreaker loss a few weeks back. It was a very close game that could have gone either way. Below are some pics from that game.

**Tanner is #1, Brayden #15

I started my new season in August. I've been very blessed to have really good numbers still in each studio. If I lose students in one, I tend to gain in the other. I know many other studios that have been hit quite hard with the economy and I'm very lucky to still be going strong J

Casey has only 4 months left….wahooooo!!! He is doing fantastic. He loves his new area along with his new companion. He is in an area called Marcovia. He had an amazing experience a few weeks back. He was called to the Mission home to assist in giving the Mission President a blessing. I guess he was having a few health issues. To his surprise, the President called on Casey to give the blessing. He said that it was the most amazing experience in giving a blessing he has ever had, not having anytime to think, just speak. He still makes us laugh in every letter and every picture he sends home. Below are a few that are typical Casey!!!  

On a sad note, we lost Shane's father a couple weeks back. It was sudden and unexpected and we are going to miss him greatly. It was a little hard for Casey as well, being so far away and alone L. Shane's family is amazing and his mom is one of the strongest women I know. I know this is going to be a year of "firsts", but I'm so grateful for the gospel and knowing that the comforter is with Shane and his family. Knowing that this is not the end is such a great gift to have in times like this.


Shane and I just returned from an Adult trip to Lake Powell. We really needed this...i've been sick for a couple weeks and the added stress Shane had from the loss of his father. WE HAD A WONDERFUL TIME. There's nothing like spending time with great friends




HAPPY AUTUMN