Bees Rule!!!!!! Matt has played 3 games so far. The first was the purple and white game, then against Hunter High, then he played one at Weber High. At Weber, he played against his best friend from kindergarten--it was fun to see them all grown up together! His team hasn't won yet (I'm sure he wouldn't want me writing that). But they are fun to watch and are doing a great job. In the game against Hunter, our team was down by 1 with only about 30 seconds left in the game. Someone fouled Matt so he was at the line. He was cool and smooth :). He made both foul shots and brought his team back on top. But the other team had just enough time to score and win. Crap! Oh well, we have like a bajillion games left. We'll win!

The Dominator (Brooke's bball name) has played 4 games already. JK she doesn't have a bball name--just did that for her benefit! She played the purple and white game where she was the shot blockin babe. Until she sprained her ankle--so she hasn't been able to play a whole lot in the other games. Her team won 2 out of 4 so far. She is enjoying it--all but the 5:30 practices in the morning! She is not my morning child! She is doing better with it though.

This is a pic of some of the fans. I think it is awesome that the boys her age come to support the freshman girls!

quiet day

I got a new computer!!! Yes I was at Walmart at 4:30 on black friday!--never do that again, unless I have a crew with me. So I spent a quiet day messing with my computer. The kids were at their dad's house and I just cleaned and did the laundry while I watched Ann of Green Gables. I absolutely love that show!!! Today it was the continuing story, which is my favorite. It is a little more worldly than the earlier shows, but it makes you feel so much! It was kind of torture for me, but I just love the love story!!!!

um--this comp doesnt' have a card reader on it--lame I know. So no pics until I get a usb plug in thingy.

I'm back

Ok it's hard for me to look at this blog--for you who don't know, things didn't work out with Scott. It has nothing to with us, he just couldn't live that far away from his kids. So, I have had a rough time, but I think I am getting better everyday. That's why I decided to update my blog.

What's been going on: Jess is in school and she's doing good. We get to see her once in awhile--she is having fun and working hard. Matt made the bball team and plays JV and Varsity. His first game was a very exciting game against Hunter High but we lost by one!!!! I'm still waiting for him to dunk it in a game--you can do it!!!
Brooke made the freshman bball team and is doing great--especially for not really ever playing before. In her first game, her dad told her that he would give her a dollar for every blocked shot, basket or rebound she got, by half time, she was up to 11 dollars! Also by half time she was out of the game with a sprained ankle--yes I told her she didn't need ankle braces, just high tops. We are going to get the braces by her next game! She is so funny, she said "why doesn't everyone block shots? It's so fun!"
Jack is taking a break from bball for dec. His team won the league--they were undefeated until the last game and they lost by one! He is liking school and is doing very well in art.
Porter, Heber and Eli are all doing great--we are all trying to adjust to me working. I have some wonderful friends who volunteered to help me with the boys while I work. And the boys really enjoy going to their houses! Thanks so much!
So that's what's going on, not too exciting, just busy. I have found though, that I get more done around the house when I am so busy. I really appreciate everyone who is helping me in anyway!!! I love you!

Matt at the Homecoming Dance

Matt asked a girl named Carly from Weber High to the Homecoming dance. Brooke and I made dinner and served them which was way better than any restaraunt! Oh he doubled with his friend Robert and Carly's friend Rachel. They were very nice girls and they all looked like they had a good time! It was really fun for us to serve them!

August Ring of the Month

I know I'm a little behind, but

I've had things on my mind! Sorry the pic is upside down, but you can still see it. My ring so pretty. It is made of titanium which is the strongest metal and it has an inlay of platinum. So Scott said it is the strongest medal holding the most precious--like him and me.

He is so romantic!

Happy Birthday Porter!!!!!!!!

It was porter's

9th birthday! I can't believe he is so old! We just watched some home movies of him when he was almost 2. We would ask him his name and he would say " Porpie du bumbum!"

We had sloppy joe's for dinner and he wanted blueberry cheesecake for dessert. He got a pair of lacross gloves and balls from Jess, some bball shoes and a bball from his dad and Mandy, then he got a light sabor and football from Scott and me. And a bunch of candy and gum from the other kids. Spoiled! He deserves it!

I love you porter!

My Guy

Scott and I are getting married in October. We are going to have some 'real' photo's taken of us the next time he comes down, so for now, these are the only ones I have. We were just going to do something really small, but so many people are excited for me, and want to help that we are going to have a small reception. And my friends are giving me a bridal shower!!! I'm so excited--I never expected that! Thanks girls! I've just been trying to get the yard lookin good for the big day--it's getting there! I am so happy and excited!

I love you Scotty!

First Day of School

Back to the old routine!!! Hurray!!! I don't like having the kids gone all day! but it's nice to have a regular bedtime and wakeup time! I got up at 5:30, got the kids up and 6. Loaded them ALL in the Suburban and around 7 and drove to Brigham. We dropped Brooke off first at the Middle School. I rolled down the window as she was leaving and we all yelled "goodbye Brooke! We love you!!!" she was so embarrassed--it was great! Then we drove to the High School and dropped Matt off. We did the same to him, but he yelled "Bye! I love you too!" (it takes a lot to embarrass him!) Then we drove to the intermediate school and dropped Jack off--I hate leaving them on the first day in the big school! We drove back to Bear River and dropped Porter off at the elementary. When we got home Heber asked if I could take him to school now--we'd just be a few min early. His first day of kindergarten--we still had to wait 3 more hours! Dave came and took him for his first day, Eli put his school clothes on and his backpack and was all ready to go with him--I felt so bad that he couldn't go, he was kinda sad! Also, Jess started college today. So I have kids in 5 different schools--wow!

bear naked, bear, bear, naked, bear naked lake!!!!

That's what my kids sing everytime we come over the top of the hill and see bear lake for the first time. Dave and Mandy took the kids up to Bear Lake for the week. Jess and I drove up Tues and came home Wed. It was so nice!

Happy Birthday Brookie!!!!! cont.

We found these cool bubbles that don't pop. They look like they are messy, but they just wipe off. Cool huh?