Ten on Tuesday

 1. Last night Waukee School's had a jr cross country run. It was a 1 mile run that was split by 3/4 grade, 5/6 grade and 7th grade. They were also split by boys and girls.Will was so excited. His was the 2nd group. Here is the photo of all the boys 3/4. I'm thinking there were 175ish. The winner finished in 6 min mile. That is just crazy!! We were so proud of Will. He did great he never walked and did his best. that is all we could ask for as parents. Thankfully a very kind neighbor let us barrow their camera so we have some photos!!

The start!

His cheering squad, when they were not playing on the playground.

Doing great with about 200 yrs to go.

Crossing the finish line.

2. Here are photos of the kids Mutton busting back from CO. They didn't announce Will's name right so we missed getting him. Thanks Kris for the great photos!

 Jed had no clue what happened. He was the first one out.

Jeffrey talked about it all day long, then was a bit to scared to do it alone.

Annmarie was very hesistant until . . . Ice Cream was offered :) 

 

In case you cannot tell she held on until the sheep rolled on her. She was awesome.

Will did great too. He got a mouth full of blood and dirt. So proud of my adventurous kids

3. Jeffrey is working hard at trying our patience. Hopefully this too shall pass.

4. Soccer this week. It seems 2 of our kids have broken out of their Sherwood defensive minded shell. Jed played u4 and scored like 10 goals (this is not hard, no one knows how to play). Then in th u6 game he scored 3. This is even more impressive because he is 2 yrs younger than everyone else. Will scored 4 or 5 in his u8 game. It is nice to see somethings start to click with him like passing, moving without the ball etc.

5. Went running with a friend and she told me about a tackle football league for Will to play in in the spring. Needless to say he is just a tad bit excited about this.

6. made strawberry jam last week. I love how it tastes and how easy it is.

7. Have I mentioned that I love teaching Gospel Doctrine (Sunday school) I have the best class who comment and really bring in the spirit.

8. Did I fail to mention that is was in the 50's or 40's for our soccer games on Saturday? Yeah it was way cold. Henry was in the baby bejorn and had this way cute brown bear hooded jacket on. I love that kid.

9. Speaking of Henry today he is 8 months. he has 7 teeth still, and is cruising around on anything bigger than him. He is such a happy baby. I cannot get enough of him.

10. in case you were wondering Rocky road is my favorite ice cream flavor.

ten on Tuesday

1."If you have something that the Lord asks or expects you to do and you don't know just how to proceed, DO YOUR BEST. Move in the direction that you ought to go; trust the Lord, give him a chance, and he will never fail you." - George Albert Smith this is what I got out of Relief Society on Sunday. Do your best! I wish I could remember that more often.

2. I got photos from Kris from our family reunion. I love them! when I am not so tired I will add or post them

3. found out our camera is not under warranty, and we will have to pay 100 to fix a camera we bought for 200. . . trying to decide what to do

4. Soccer is continuing. The kids enjoy it. I enjoy it most times, but I am glad that my kids have an outlet that they like.

5. Henry is starting to move along anything that will help him stand up and has room to move. He is growing up way to fast for me.


6. Henry also has 7 teeth. He has learned how to grind them. It is one of the worst sounds I have ever heard!

7. Sunday was not a quality day for the kids at church (bad choices made) so 2 napped while the other 2 spent a good 30 - 45 min reading. I loved it.

8. Chris is enjoying his internship. He has gotten to try 2 cases and has won them both. Glad he is getting this experience.

9 Chris officiated some drake law flag football stuff on saturday. The kids got to go on "the" football field. they thought it was awesome. Oh the little things that make kids happy

10. After soccer and football we headed over to Snookies (local ice cream and malt shop It is AWESOME) and got out last treat from them until the spring. Love that we have found local places that we love.

Ten on Tuesday

1. I started teaching 2 new classes at the Y. I teach a BOSU class (which I am so crazy sore from) and I picked up a 5:10am HEAT class. Love my job, but not sure I want too many more "hours."




2. Love this next story. Jeffrey truly is awesome! Annmarie went and read to a Kindergarten class today (her old one and Jeffrey's class). I asked how it went. She said I was a little bit scared. Jeffrey then says "Annmarie next time you are coming to my class to read and you get scared come to me and I will give you a big hug."



3. We went to our first of 11.5 years of pack meeting on Wed night. Will was great and The other kids loved being there.



4. Have I mentioned that Henry is the best baby ever! He had a low grade fever all weekend and was a bit crabbier than normal. Sunday we put him down at 5:45 pm, thinking he would wake up in an hour or two. . . well he woke up at 7:15AM!!!! He has been so much happier since then and we are happy to have our normal Henry back!



5. Jed played in his first U4 soccer game on Saturday. It was a fun time. I love seeing him play against others his own age (not his siblings).



6. Chris and I went on an awesome date Friday night. We went to the Y and played racket-ball. I have never really played (the JCC when I was like 5 doesn't count!) but we had a great time. Minus the time when I got the ball hit just a tad bit hard on my back. We are looking forward to playing again!



7. Will is a bit obsessed with football right now. our friends leaned over to him before church and said Will

do you know what starts today? The NFL. We should have you over for a Monday night game. So yesterday Will was wanting to go over and watch the game. He doesn't seem to realize that most games start after he is asleep.



8. I got a package in the mail yesterday!!! it was wonderful Kris decided to send me so books. It was such a wonderful surprise, Thanks!



9. I have been struggling with the best way to help a close friend who lives in Vegas. She had a baby early and other complications. Part of me wishes I could just hop on a plane and go for 3 days and help. But shockingly we don't have the funds for that one, as I was driving today I was reminded of a comment made in my sunday school class a while back about how we can be the answers to someones prayers. So I immediatly changed my prayers for her to help her get the help she needs. Hopefully someone follows the spirit and gives her the help she needs.



10. The weather has cooled down. It is so nice to have windows open, play outside for hours! I love this weather, it makes me miss playing soccer, riding bikes down Whispering Hills and just playing with old friends. So glad I have such happy memories about the fall :)

Ten on Tuesday

1. I found out I can send my camera to Nikon and hopefully get it fixed for free. Hopefully this will be free :)

2. We went to Nauvoo on Monday. We went with another family. Which means that Chris and I got to go together!!! it was so wonderful! Love going to the temple with Chris

3. Saturday we had a BBQ for the Law students in the LDS law society. It was fun. Nice to be around others who are in the same situation.

4. Jed went to preschool today for the first time. He is signed up for it. I am not sure he will do it long. I keep going back and forth between sending him and not. It appears that he will be going, as of today. He loved it and was so happy. We shall see how it goes and how long I think he can handle being in school that long.

5. Friday night we went on a date with a couple from our ward. It was such a blast to go on a double date with a couple we both enjoyed.

6. I went running Saturday morning with a friend. it was so nice. I love running with people makes the run so much more enjoyable.

7. Chris had no classes or work on Friday so he went to the temple. Love that he wanted to make it to the temple in the month of August so he woke up at 4am.

8. Henry is way too loud at Church. I think I have left sacrament meeting  at least 2 times each week. The other classes are just as bad if not worse. Makes me wonder what the next few months will bring

9. Will started going to scouts. He is going a bit early, Chris is in scouts so they said he could bring Will a few weeks early. He is in Heaven

10. Saturday Will said hey it is my birthday month! so instead of a day, or even a week he thinks he gets to have a whole month. Oh boy looks like we have a long month ahead of us. Plus he is really into football lately.