Gimme a K!

Millie and cousin Connor

Another fun day on the field.  Grandma Cindy and Grandma Sue and Grandpa John came to cheer on Connor and Millie.  Best fans ever!

 Millie in action on the field and sidelines at PG High School.  How fun that they get to cheer for the boys their age.  And even better, their team is really good! Even though they are only in 8th grade...they do a pretty good job!  Way better than we were as 9th graders!

 

#63 - AO - he might be significant in someone's life right now ;)

And is that #63 on the right?  I don't mean to embarrass anyone but somebody may or may not really like him

JJ, Mckayla {got injured in a mishap with a quad Razor, Collin

After the games we went back home and started on chores.  But soon when we looked out our back window we saw a big group of Millie's guy friends.  We have this awesome grass hill behind our house and they were sliding down a giant wet tarp for Noah's birthday party!  It was pretty brave of Millie to walk out there and say hello....being the only girl.  

Lately she seems to be liking boys more :)

Double Victory

The boys after their first wins

Warning: There is going to be A LOT of pictures and talking about football games, because for 2 months we spent every Saturday at 3 games - Sam, Will, and Mille's {cheer}.

This particular Saturday in September was a winner all around.  Both the boys' team's won their games and it was beautiful weather. We really love to watch them play and be outside with our friends as well! 

Mom is their biggest fan

BS coaching in action

Sam's coach Dallin at half time

 

Going to the first practice of the year.  They were so excited!

Giving Blood

BS and I took a break from our work date with Aerie and volunteered at the church for the blood drive.  Then we donated too.  We raced to see who could fill the bag the quickest.  He won, but barely.

This took me back to the days when I worked on the mobile blood donor team at Utah Valley hospital while I was going through nursing school.  I loved that job!  Maybe I'll go back.

By the way kids - Dad is A positive and Mom is O positive.

Cone of Shame

Pork Chops had to go to the doctor.  He had a rash on his belly.  

He had to wear the cone for two weeks. Two weeks!  And it was not your average size cone.

He couldn't fit through a doorway straight on.  It was shameful.  Poor guy.

3 Cheers for Football!

Well, Fall is here and football season has started!

So that means 3 football games every Saturday!  And sometimes 1 more game on Tuesday nights!

Sam and Will wanted to play again this year which is always so fun and so much work at the same time.  And Millie cheered for the 8th grade teams (3 of them) and rotated between them.

Here is the first Saturday:

We kind-of freaked when we first saw Millie in her cheer uniform.  She looked TOO CUTE!

As a parent that is a good thing and a scary thing!  I enjoy watching her cheer and perform and it is bringing back so many memories!  I must say they are quite good for 8th graders!

 This year, Sambo chose to play for the B team instead of going to try-outs for the A team.  His baseball coach, Buck Mendenhall was going to be coaching the B team.  But, there were enough boys to make 2 B teams and Sam was put on the other B team with a coach we didn't know and a bunch of boys we didn't know.  At first we were disappointed.  But after the first practice with his new coach, Dallin Rogers, he was SO EXCITED!  He absolutely loves his coach this year and I am so grateful to him for being someone Sambo admires and looks up to.  He is teaching him hard work, dedication, team work, safety, and that life isn't just about football :)  He has met some really good friends as well.

Sam is playing running back and middle line backer and he is doing AWESOME! His coach told us he is the rock star of the team :)

Dallin, former Utah Ute tight end.  He's cute and buff too :)

Here is Sam after his first football game.  He is so happy because he scored 2 touchdowns as the running back!

Aunt Jenny and Grandma 

I love this picture of the boys after their games...going over all of the details

This year there were also changes with the 4th grade teams because there were so many boys that signed up.  They divided the teams into Elementary school boundaries so Will's champion team that BS has been coaching got split...80/20...Will being on the 20 side.  So again, we were disappointed at first. But it is also turning out well even though BS could only be assistant coach instead of head coach {so busy with Aerie}. Will plays center and defensive end.

Just a week or two before baby Nixon was born

I love watching the boys play, Millie cheer, and BS coach in action!

I look forward to a fun season!  And Millie's cheer competitions as well!

Millie @ Alpine and Highland Parades

The beginning of August, Millie had fun participating in both the Highland and Alpine parades.  Since she is both 8th Grade president and a cheerleader, and she couldn't be both at the same time, she went as a cheerleader in the first parade, and with student council in the next.  It was hot but who cares when you are having fun with your friends!?

Millie and Kambria

 

For student council they rode scooters and threw candy.  They also wore capes for their school theme this year: "Be a super hero"

Timberline Student Council

 

Moto Madness

 It started with Samb's birthday present...a dirt bike.

Then 2 months later Will got a dirt bike for his birthday.

And then of course BS needed one too so he could go riding with them.

Since then these guys have been LOVING their motorcycle adventures in the mountains, sand dunes, and trails right by our house.  They have been to 5 mild pass, the Knolls, AF Canyon, and the cabin to name a few.  I'm so glad they have something they can do together.  I hope this is the beginning of many memories made together!  I love my boys.  BE SAFE!

Chalk Creek Canyon

Shad and Nate came too

Here they are at 5 mild pass with Seth and Rick Sunderlage

Pit stop at the winter ranger station

Cousin Cole had a spendover at our house and couldn't get enough motorcycle rides!