Baseball Season

What a great season!

We had a great team and it was so fun to watch them work together to win.  We were in the lead for the playoffs but lost the playoff game.  We can't complain we all had a great time watching good baseball. It is fun to watch these kids grow older and see them stronger each year.

Carter filled in for one game as catcher this year and enjoyed it.  So, he played that position several times and played it very well with his quick reflexes.  (Maybe all that cup stacking came in handy)  It amazes me that he likes it so much after all the fears of being hit by a baseball. Now he is in direct line of the ball each pitch, but not many balls get past him.   He also was one of our strongest and most consistent pitchers.

End of season party.  

This is always a good way to end the season.  Recognizing the players and encouraging them to play again. We had a parents vs. kids baseball game that was so fun.  The kids were surprised that us adults could hit the ball.  Silly kids never underestimate what your parents can do..haha.

The kids had to vote for their top 3 players to represent our team at the All-star game on the 4th of July.  Carter was the top vote along with Elias and Chandler being the alternate.  These are some great boys that show good sportsmanship. 

 

Can't wait for next Spring..I love this game!

He loves this game: Basketball

Carter has finished his year long Basketball season.  Wow, that was a lot of basketball! He has improved in every way.  We love to watch him play.

 He may not have the height but he sure can make the long outside shots.

 

 He looks forward to every game.

 You can always hear the sound of a bouncing basketball in our driveway.  He practices everyday and will convince any one that comes up to the house to play one on one with him.  He even will make bets with the neighbors that he can make crazy long shots.  He has won a few ice cream cones.

The week after school was out he attended a High School basketball camp.  He learned how the short guys get around the big players to make points.  This kid is determined. 

 His plan: Try out for the Jr High team and make it.

It's summer and that means...Lagoon Time!

We always look forward to summer because we can spend time at Lagoon.  We have several friends that have passes and can join in on the fun.  Our first ride of the year was the white roller coaster.  We had a very hot June and spent a few times at Lagoon a Beach to cool off.  The kids just disappear with their friends with all the water slides and forget about their mom's.  So we can chat and have our own fun. Love this time of year! 

Tumbling Recital

End of the year tumbling recital.  

Ashlynn was so excited to show off her skills that she has been practicing all year. She mostly was excited to have her brother watch because she feels out numbered with how many ball games she has to attend and this was his payback...2.5 hours of tumbling and dancing.  HaHa. Got to love her sense of humor. :)

We are so proud of her accomplishments and she is going to try a cheer class this summer.  She is always hesitant to try new things, but she is excited for her new class.

June Celebrations

Matt is pretty lucky..His Birthday and Father's day are in the same month.

Since, Matt's new diet involves no eggs we got creative with his cake.  We made it out all of his favorite treats.

 Father's day we put a tool box together with all of his favorite things: Coconut water, gum, socks, chap stick, cooling items for his head, water mister with a fan and water bottle with straw and a back scratcher.

Champion Dad with a mini gum dispenser trophy.

Last Days of School

School is out!

 The school year just went by so fast.  Carter & Ashlynn had a great year! This was Carter's last year at the elementary school and he is excited to join his friends at the Jr high.  Ashlynn finally has the school to herself.

 Lincoln Olympics! 

I love that our school supports exercise and has kept this tradition since Salt Lake City hosted the Olympics.  Matt even joined in on the fun with helping with the shot put event. 

The elementary graduate.

Carter received lots of awards:  Almost perfect attendance (only 1 tardy), 3rd place in the Decathlon, 3rd place in the mile, Sportsman award, Geek squad (the tech club), Well rounded student, Student council and a few more I can't remember...

 I am so glad that Carter was surrounded by people at the school that supported him and made him want to be there everyday and do better.  Carter had a very positive experience at Lincoln and he can't wait for his new adventure...Jr. High. He is mostly excited about the sports programs.  If you know Carter Basketball & Baseball are his passions.

Double Digit girl

This cute freckled girl turned 10!

What a joy she is to our little family!  Her and Matt are our comedians of the house and always bring laughter.  

Ashlynn planned out her own pioneer party.  We played pioneer games, made mini loafs of bread, dutch oven sloppy joes and a dutch oven cake.  We then made rag dolls out of pieces of fabric.  They turned out so cute. 

 Dutch oven chocolate chip cake

Dutch oven sloppy Joes..yum!

What a fun day to celebrate!