Fall Soccer - Ethan

Girls Night out with the "Girlfriends"

Even thought it wasn't EXACTLY what we thought we signed up for.  It was a fun night as friends, getting projects done (or worked on in my case).

Dare-Devil Jesse

We have some pretty awesome family members.  Ones who risk their saftey for our pure enjoyment! The whole family was entertained until the rain caused a power outage and we went home before getting to see the last bash.  Way to go Jesse! 

School Carnival

The kids love this school event every year.  This year the principal got voted on to kiss a pig. 

Back 2 School 2011

These 2 studs went back to school. 

Stockton excitedly started Kindergarten at the big school in Ms. Jones' afternoon class.  Ethan moved on to the Third Grade in Mrs. Knighton's class.

Cub Scout Fun!

So yeah, I've been behind on my blogging.  Well, I am more behind on my family scrapbook.  I guess you could call it a new years resolution of sorts but I have decided I will not blog until the memories are digi-scrapped!  Keeping things in chronological order somewhat...

Ethan enjoyed his first raingutter regatta with cub scouts.  It was quite a fun night.  The boys got supplies to design and construct their own boats.  And then had fun racing them using their own wind power. 

Alaskan Adventure

Ryan and his brother, Travis headed out on an adventure of their lifetime.

Welcome to the Last Frontier! 

The boys flew into Anchorage and then took a sea plane to a remote area 45 minutes from Anchorage.  They camped on this sand beach.  The plan was to hunt moose and bear (that was Travis' plan, Ryan was just along for the ride).

Wolf track...

Ryan looks like a little kid - catching a BIG fish - a Sockeye Salmon.

The mighty hunters.

They must have gotten bored... 

here starts the funny boys will be boys posing shots. 

Nice self defense, Ryan...  What damage are you going to do with that stick?

Oh, I guess you were fighting off a wild Alaskan kangaroo...

oh no! a wild animal, possibly a bear...

The mighty hunter chased him up a tree

Role reversal...

He spots something...

A moose!

Catching a Northern Pike.

Sweet!

Isn't he a romantic...

But goofey too...

♥ BRO FRIENDS FOREVER ♥

The Bachelor Pad.

After Travis' many casts, Ryan took the pole and caught this nice Rainbow Trout.

Visiting their sister, Kelly and her family. 

Ryan with his neices, Mckinley and Taylor.

We are so glad he is home!  We missed you Daddy!

4 years past 29

My birthday was great!  School started for Ethan and we had no fighting at our house for 6 whole hours.  Ryan took me to dinner with my friend Tiffany.  I splurged and got the ribs and loaded sweet potato at Texas Roadhouse.  The kiddos were watched by Ryan's parents so we came back to their house for cake. 

 My sisters made me an AMAZING cake.  I am so glad they bake!  It was a Cheesecake Factory inspired cake with all my favorites - carrot cake layered with cheesecake!

Ryan didn't know what to get me and instead of my hints for new jeans at the Buckle, he remembered me talking about a game I played at my recent family reunion so he got me my own. 

I am now the proud owner of Settlers of America! - part of the Catan series.  We have yet to play it but I am sure it will soon become a family addiction!

Here's to another year...  Hopefully I am getting wiser and not just older!

Back to School

Ethan is so excited to start 3rd grade.  Even though he isn't looking forward to homework, he is happy to have Mrs. Knighton for his teacher.  At back to school night, he found out he gets to sit by 2 of his neighbors, Tanner Jensen and Oakley Rasmussen. 

We hope this is his best year in school yet!