Thanksgiving Lice

We spent Thanksgiving week up in Utah with the fam and had a great time. I didn't take any pictures of the festivities because I was just too tired from all the laundry I did while we were there. We drove up Sunday morning and arrived just in time to change our clothes and go to church with Kam's parents but as I was combing Riley's hair discovered that she had LICE!!! Long story short we missed church and did lots of laundry and lice treatments. I even treated myself just in case since Ry and I share combs and stuff! The week was going fine and then on Friday, later that week, I was combing Ry's hair and found more bugs and we had to start all over again! This time my sister, Ashely gave me her full proof treatment protocol and we thankfully were able to nip this pesky business in the butt! However it still left me doing lots and lots of laundry and cleaning, which was so exhausting and I had to miss all the planned events with my Sister, Megan. Despite all the crazy of the week we were able to enjoy lots of time with cousins playing Cover Your Assets and ate a delicious dinner with lots of pie made by Gram!

Soccer for Three, Fall 2017

This fall each of the kids played soccer. Riley played with NYS and Braden and Carter both played with Henderson United. Riley's team was made up of kids from our ward and one of my friends was the coach, which was really nice since all our practices were in the neighborhood and felt like a ward get together once a week. Riley worked really hard at practice but when it came to playing in the games she was much more interested in looking at the sky or grass. She rarely tried to run after the ball and was usually the first to sit out because she was tired. Despite her not really getting into the game it was fun to go and watch the kids run around like little bees. 

Carter really surprised me this season. I thought he would stick with baseball but he asked to play soccer again for the season. He was really fortunate to get a great coach! Carter learned a lot and I was really impressed with his more aggressive approach to the game. Carter is normally more timid but he played aggressively and was quick to get to the ball. It was really fun to watch Carter play even though his didn't win very many of their games. They boys played really well together and moved the ball well but I guess it just wasn't their season to win.

Braden had another dynamite season with his team, the Rebels! I was so impressed with how fast he was and how well he was able to move the ball. He worked so hard all season and as usual was a a cheerleader on and off the field encouraging his teammates. At the end of the season his coach gave him the Rebel Award for being the most improved player. He really worked hard and totally deserved this great honor. They won most of their games and played really well in the playoffs but unfortunately didn't place this season. His coach is not coming back next season and we are really going to miss Coach Mike.

A Month of Halloween

We participated in many fun Halloween activities throughout October. The kids' school put on an incredibly fun harvest party and later in the month we took a trip up to Utah to enjoy the fall weather that we miss out on here in Henderson. We had so much fun up north that we actually extended our stay an extra day just to take in all of the lovely, crisp fall air! We went to 2 Trunk-or-Treat events, one with our ward and one at Gramma Bo's ward and on Halloween night we had a yummy pot luck with our friends in our neighborhood and then went on our traditional Trick-or-Treating adventure in the back of the truck.

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The One-Son is 11

Braden is 11! How is it that this boy is growing up so fast?! He is such a bright and well mannered kid. He is dedicated to learning and improving himself. Sometimes this dedication leads to him being a bit hard on himself but I have a feeling that his drive for perfection will serve him well in life. I cannot wait to see what this kid will do with his life!

Arrow of Light

Braden has been a great little Cub Scout! He's especially been a good sport as I have taken over his Den as Den Leader and as Cubmaster in our ward. He has worked really hard over the past 3 years to earn his Bobcat, Wolf, Bear, and now his Webelos and Arrow of Light Award. There were moments when I wasn't sure we would get things finished on time, but he worked hard and got it done.
I had a lot of anxiety the night of his Arrow of Light ceremony. As the Cubmaster in our ward is was up to me to make the evening special and this was the first one that I was in charge of. In the end, with the help of my amazing Assistant we came up with a fun and meaningful ceremony that Braden later told me was very special to him. The best part of the evening was being able to give Braden an Arrow made by one of his Scout leaders. Brother Golden was his Den leader as a Wolf, Bear, and Webelos and Arrow of Light. He was released just a month before Braden finished his Arrow of Light requirements. Brother Golden was sick and could not join us for the evening but the arrow he made for Braden was very special and I was honored to give it to Braden on his behalf.