VOLLEYBALL! I'M LOVIN' IT

I have started something new. I am helping coach Megan's volleyball team. It is going even better than I ever expected and I think I might even be addicted. I love Saturday game days and love to go to practice on Tuesdays. After swearing that we were done chasing little league sports, I find myself right in the thick of it and loving it.

I never thought that Megan would ever play volleyball. I figured that she was just going to be in the music world and not have any athletic abilities. I had secretly hoped that she might get into volleyball and like it, but I think she might even have a little bit of natural ability! Karl looked at this picture and said, "Man she threw the ball up that high and can hit it over?" That's my girl! She even got the old number 11! So fun to watch our little Red Hot team play!

New News

So as a mother of boys an advance-ment in scouting it is a BIG deal! I think it is because it is a means to an end and so much work. Last Wednesday, Austin recieved his Life rank in scouts so he is almost done and finally on Sunday night Camron passed his Eagle Rank board of review. So I now have 2 Eagles and 1 almost there. I have to say that I love the scouting program and how it helps these boys grow to be men. Camron did not like campouts so much when he first started scouts. It helped that Dad was the scout master and going too. But he learned to like it. Now when he has a campout it is no big deal. He comes home with great stories about the whole experience and what a good time he had with his leaders and friends. He has great leaders in the Varsity program. Camron is a great example to his friends, he works hard at everything he does and tries to do his best all the time. I am so proud of him for finishing through the Eagle Rank. He definetly earned this reward.

For all of you out there who struggle with the scouting program, I would just say get involved and learn the program and then you won't be so frustrated. If everyone got involved while their boys were there, it would be even more amazing. Our boys need to learn to be independent and learn how to survive and do hard things. The outings are not just for fun, but they are helping the boys learn more about themselves and just what they can do if they try. Sometimes it is going to be hard (or at least it should be) but they can do hard things - super hard things; and they will survive and be better because of it. It helps them be ready for missions and do their best as they serve the Lord. We have to raise strong men, because one of these days they are going to have to stand up for something and they might be standing alone. As you can tell I feel strongly about this, I have a testimony of the program and what it is designed to do if it is ran the way it is set up to run. As mothers we can be a huge support to both the scout and the leaders.

A new twist to our home

I just thought that I would let you all know that we are so happy to have Tiffany living with us in our home. It is going to be fun to watch her grow and learn. I am especially excited to watch her volleyball career. I am super jealous of her getting to play volleyball everyday with girls that want it just as much as she does (that means she gets to play hard). I am amazed with her desire to do what is right and I know that she will do great down here once the shock of leaving home subsides. Yvette, you have done a great job! She is going to do great, she is a good girl with a strong head! We will keep you all updated.

SPRING BREAK 1st HALF

Well our spring break has been uneventful thus far. It has been all about work for a few and play for others and a little of both for the rest. We do have plans for the weekend, but everytime we mention something that we have been wanting to do, our kids say can't we just hang out here?! Am I planning on spending money that I don't need to?! If all of the neighbors would leave too, then my kids would want to go with us.
Treston suggested that instead of spending money on going somewhere why don't we just buy a couple of "go-carts" off of craig's list and that would be great. Part of me says if that is all it takes to make them happy-but then the smarter side of me says, "no Ann - where will you put two go-carts"! If any of you know me I affectionately call my garage the "pit of dispare" and believe me there is no room in the pit! Unless someone wants to buy (or just take it please!) 13 blinds for big windows, a weight set, a broken motorcycle, a broken oven, a couple of extra bikes that will never get fixed, a gate that will never be hung, a bed frame that will never be painted and whatever else you can find!
On second thought, maybe we will just stay home... and clean out our garage! Then maybe we will consider the go-carts, NOT! I'll let you know the rest of the story

Where Is Time Going?

Can you belive that it is MARCH already?! Where is time going and how do I find the handle to this time machine so that I can grab a hold and not get left behind? I hesitated to change the back ground to clovers because I don't know when I will get around to it again. But I decided this is a little like throwing your hat over a wall, so now I will have to climb over to get it. I will try to do better on my blogging!
I got to go spend some time with my sister this last weekend at Bison Ranch in Heber. YAHOO!My kids are still wondering what we did all weekend long in a hotel room. The six of us (including mom) could visit for weeks on end. We had some yummy food, good conversation, a couple of movies and lots of treats and snacks. There is something about sisterhood that binds you together. There are no awkward moments, just laughter and a few tears and lots of understanding. I love all of my sisters so much! Each one gives me so much stregnth and support. I just feel so grateful to have them to lean on. Anyway I love you all!

A Day Late and A Dollar Short

So here it is. You can see the piano the shutters and everything all at once. (Just not the new tree outside.) I said I would post it and that was a few weeks ago, so now I can mark that off my list. That seems to be the way things have been going the last couple of weeks; a day late, and a dollar short. But I think of all the good things that have happened and then I think of others that have major struggles going on right now and I will take my day late and my dollar short and go forward with faith. As Thanksgiving is just around the corner I am so grateful for so many things, especially my family both near and far, we are so blessed to have each other. When it comes right down to it that is all there is...just us. I guess I should explain the picture a little more, Karl and Megan played a special number in church and now have been asked to play it in my mom sacrament meeting next Sunday. They have had fun learning the song together and it sounds awesome. I am excited to go home for Thanksgiving! Hope you all have a great and yummy day!