Sunday, September 29, 2013...

we received an unexpected phone call with eternal significance! 

Student of the Week

Last week Alyssa was chosen by her teacher as "Student of the Week."  She was picked because of her academic excellence, great behavior, and because she makes other people feel good about themselves.  I am so proud of my sweet Alyssa!

Alyssa with principal Alisa Hart

Dolla Dolla Bills Ya'll

Last year soccer season was rough for the girls, neither one scored many goals and it was frustrating.  This year, to add some incentive, I told the girls I would give them a dollar for each goal they scored...they nearly broke the bank!  I'm pretty sure Alyssa scored at least one goal every game, and Holly scored almost every game.  Way to go girls!!!

Birthday Boy!

Qyntn turned one!

I had Qyntn in training for a month
trying to teach him how to blow out his candle...
but it was all for naught.

and he wouldn't even eat his cake

He shook his hands a lot though, and
 frosting flew everywhere, that was exciting!

He sure is a handsome little guy.

Daddy spiked up his hair.

Twinners!

and he entertained everybody with
his dance moves!

He got lots of fun presents,
but I think he enjoyed playing with
the balloons the most.

Happy Birthday Qyntn!

I wanted a picture with my baby boy on his birthday
and asked one of the kids to take it.
This is what i got. 

3 Years and Counting...

For our anniversary Ben gave me this ring and asked if I would love him for another year.  I can do better than that...I'll love him forever.  Happy Anniversary Ben!  Thanks for the beautiful ring, for giving me Qyntn last year, and for being the best husband a girl could ever dream up!  

Double Date

Last night Ben and I got a baby sitter and went on a double date with Nick.  Well, it was supposed to be a double date...but Nick ended up flying solo.  We still had a blast!  We drove to Diamond Fork near Spanish Fork to the Three Forks trail head and hiked 2.3 miles to some natural hot springs.  It was pretty sweet.  I'm not a fan of cold water, so this was the perfect little spot for me.

2nd Graders!

Alyssa and Holly started 2nd grade today.  Their teachers this year are Mrs. Wells and Mrs. Kawala.  Mrs. Wells seems especially nice and fun, I think it's going to be another great year!