The nice thing about resolutions is that you can change them at any given time. For example, I think my #1 was to "create a family blog and post something new once a month" Well, that was a pretty sad attempt! Perhaps the better goal would be to not forget about it!" It always seems that life is running at a pace I can't keep up with or maybe my problem is that I don't have the energy to keep up. Sometimes it feels like one more thing and I just might crack or I think when _____ is over I will finally have time to do _____. I am still waiting! I think I have been using the previous sentence since before I got married when life was simpler then and there weren't 5 extra bodies running around me in circles all demanding/needing one thing or another. Now it seems like the name of my game is called "run faster and catch-up!" and on that note there is a lot of catching up to do!
Since March we have been running in many different directions! Zach played indoor soccer and had a great time! Because of my work schedule I didn't get to go to many of his games, but I made the most of the ones I could go to. It was so fun watching these little guys run around and we cheered when they made a goal and we cheered even louder when they made a goal in the net of the game next to them, why not, anyone can make it in their own net, but to make it in the net of another team.... that was awesome!
Ethan started ballroom dance in March also. He and his cute little partner did an awesome job! They loved every minute of it! They learned Jive, Cha Cha, and the Waltz. They had a performance with the High school kids at the end of the session. The class became so popular that his teacher will be doing more classes this fall and well as starting a competition team which Ethan and his partner have been asked to join. He is lucky to have such an amazing teacher who has coached some of BYU's finest ballroom students.
Ethan's baseball season started with two weeks of ballroom left. Once he finished he was in full baseball training. This year he played 3rd base and did an awesome job. He had some pretty amazing plays and assists this season. It was really fun to watch these kids and see the difference they made in their game just since last year. His team just finished 4th in the Mustang league state finals. Ethan has worked hard at Pitching this year, but since his team already had 4 pitchers he didn't get to pitch. Next season he will be pitching as well as playing 3rd base again. He is already excited.
Christian had the opportunity to go to a Pokemon gaming competition in AZ in May. He got to go with one of his best friends, Alex. They had such a great time while there and even got to extend their trip a little and go through the Grand Canyon. He had such a great time. He got an early out in the game due to a technical error, but he was ok with it and said it was still a fun experience.
Christian is also finally starting on his Eagle project. He is working with Primary Children's hospital. He is making pajama pants of all sizes. They have so many kids that get brought in by ambulance or by life flight. These kids don't have anything when they arrive so the hospital tries to give them a few things to help make them a little more comfortable. His project is called "Cj's Pj's" His goal has been to get it done while he is still 13, but it is getting so late now that he might not make in time. He now has 4 weeks to make it in time. I personally don't think he will make it, but I have learned to never say never. We'll see what happens.
He also got to go the Martin Cove Pioneer Trek in June. Unfortunately his group got sent home after 1 day due to the severe weather conditions. They got the real pioneer experience! Rain, snow, 80+ winds! Many of their tents were literally torn a part, many sleeping bags got soaked and were not usable. Really sad. The weather caused it so their busses could not start in the early morning hours to come home sooner. One missionary had said that they have never seen the waters in the Sweet Water creek so high as it was that next morning in the 15 yrs they had been going there. Christian was sad to have to leave early. He may not get another chance to go again, but he did have a real appreciation for what they had to go through. His experience was one day and night. Theirs was months!
Hal and I both got new callings in our ward. Hal is the Cub Scout leader for the 10 yr olds. Big surprise! He just can't escape that calling! I am now a visiting teaching supervisor. Something different I have never done before, but I think I have a pretty good handle on it. I bribe my sisters to get me their numbers by offering homemade rolls (raspberry, orange, cinamon, etc) for breakfast on the 2nd Sun of the month. It has been going pretty well so far. I always have people asking to be in my district. I'll take that as a compliment. I have also started selling my baby/children's bracelets at my favorite shop. Simply Irresistible. It started out at South Towne Mall and she just closed up shop and opened up her own store in Layton behind Layton Hills mall. That was a good move for her since that is where she lives the drive was pretty tiring for her. Since I have even expanded and have also been doing infant Binky clips and necklaces. It has been going well and have had many special orders since.
Avary is keeping me busy as usual. While her vocabulary is still not huge she is learning more and more words. She doesn't climb as much as she was, but she loves to get into things and dump them out. Some days we look forward to nap time. She loves going to the park across the street and I am amazed at the little tan lines she already has she is perfectly sun kissed. (Lucky Girl!)
