Soccer

Ethan loves playing soccer.  He got to play with the big boys this year since he was on the U8 team that is a combination of 1st and 2nd graders.  He held is own and scored a few goals.  His coaches were great and I think he learned a lot - that and the constant drilling by his dad.

The team went undefeated until their last game.  They had to make up the game after the season ended since our coach had some scheduling conflicts.  When the game started we were missing half of our players - the whole team was there to play the 2nd half.  It was a good game but they ended up loosing by 1 point. 

This game was played against Ethan's cousin, Kelby's team.  They share a birthday just one year apart.  Kelby was so cute and told Ethan during the game, "You have gotten really good!"

Weekend getaway cont.

Day 2 we spent the day at Temple Square.  Excited to visit Welfare Square via a shuttle tour we killed some time visiting the I am a Child of God exhibit at the Church History Building.

The kids tried their aim at the Celestial Kingdom.

Peyton's favorite was the stuffed animals in the manger scene.

The boys were looking forward to the slice of bread, cheese and chocolate milk at Welfare Square but when we went to catch the shuttle, the sister missionaries were mistaken on the time.  Since we were there on a Saturday  there were no more tours going on that day.  The Sister's new we were disappointed so they took us on a tour of the North Visitor's Center instead. 

To make it up to the boys we went and got a treat at the Lion House.  Stockton thought is was so cool to be able to pick out whatever he wanted from the desserts and tried to go back for seconds thinking it was a buffet.

We wandered next door and toured the Beehive house.  I didn't think Ethan was paying attention to the Sister missionaries giving the tour until they asked the group, "What time does your mom get up in the morning to fix breakfast?".  Ethan responded, "Nine 'oclock!"  Well, I don't get up at nine but I surely don't get up as early as Mrs. Young did at 5:00 to fix breakfast for her large family.  The Sisters got a kick out of it. 

After another long, fun day we left to get Ryan from class. 

It was a fun little getaway!

Weekend getaway.

Ryan had a continuing ed course to attend in SLC.  I had the great idea to take the kids down and enjoy a weekend in the big city.  I forgot that I would be trapped in a small hotel room with two rambunctious boys for 2 days.  To take advantage of their energy I planned a fun filled weekend with LOTS of walking. 

The first day I took the kids to Discovery Gateway children's museum.  Everyone was entertained for hours.

The beehive was a favorite.  Peyton loved seeing the balls disappear and Stockton loved gathering them up

Ethan and Stock made their own dinosaur movie.

Ethan and Stockton loved building.  They loved using all the construction equipment.

Peyton made herself at "home" and cleaned the floor, played with the babies and hung out in the kitchen.

We learned Stockton was more daring than Ethan on the rock wall.

Visiting the "farm"

Peyton in the "garden"  The kids had fun picking the produce and loading the truck to deliver the goods to the grocery store.

Life Flight Helicopter on the roof.  The rain stopped long enough for us to enjoy it outside.

Ethan was a shy news anchor and Peyton just wanted to climb on the desk.

The water was fun.  Peyton loved the ducky.

Digging for native American artifacts.

Peyton loved the "dirt".  We even brought some home with us.

The boys were entertained forever with this wall.  A worker made it even more fun adding a blow dryer

and ping pong balls.  They were determined to make the perfect track.

It was an exhausting day.  We enjoyed the pool, hot tub and sauna that night. 

Weekend to be continued in next post.

Ethan's Birthday

For Ethan's 7th birthday we planned a sleepover movie party. 

It was a crazy night with a house full of 6-8 year olds.

Friends arrived walking the walk-of-fame

each of their names were in stars.

Welcome to the show!

Tickets were earned to be redeemed for movie treats.

Happy Birthday Ethan!

Peyton's one year adventures...

The silly girl love to sit inside of things... laundry baskets, toyboxes,

and here she is sitting in an empty box from one of Stockton's birthday presents.

Peyton loves her big brothers...

Stockton had fallen asleep on the couch. Peyton first tried to wake him up by

sitting on him and then ended up cuddling until she too fell asleep.

Ethan dancing with Pey. She loves it!

I found her laying down reading a book to her teddy bear one day.

She is one smart girl!

We love you Pey!

I'm 4...

Stockton's birthday came in the middle of my major party planning.  We went to Ethan's soccer game and afterwards had Stockton's requested ice cream cake - mint chocolate chip.  He got some awesome presents but was a little sad that his cousin's didn't come to a party for him. Next year will be his year for a BIG party!  I am putting that in writting...
(Mom)