Where are my Kids?

Last night the kids had been playing inside and outside. At about 8 at night I went to go get them in. I thought they had already come in. I yelled outside in the backyard and no answer. I went around the house and couldn't find them. I told Allen I didn't know where the kids were. He is like they have to be here somewhere. We yelled outside again and no answer. We shined a flashlight out on the tramp and could see a blanket but that was it. We thought ok let's go check outside. This is what we found. They had both fallen asleep outside on the tramp. So funny! Preston NEVER just falls asleep so this was amazing! Love my boys!!

Preston is a Deacon

Preston was ordained a deacon on November 2. We had to wait another week because Grandma Madsen had two primary programs to go to. Preston wanted to pass the sacrament so it was hard to wait. We had most of my family and Karla (we really missed Grandpa and Grandma Bergquist). Allen did a great job. Thank you to both sides of the family for all your support and love for Preston. Nice picture..Preston always has to be a goofball.

Grandma Bergquist gave Preston a priesthood book. He has been reading it. The following day, Preston wanted to prepare a family night and his lesson was on the sacrament. He did the whole thing by himself. I was very impressed! I even learned a few things that I had forgotten and didn't know. Grandma you would have been proud!!

Halloween

We love the tradition of carving pumpkins and have done it for a while now. We decided to do easier ones this year. Preston is the scary hand one. He just freehanded the design. When we were cutting out the letters it was supposed to say BOO but we messed up and it became MOO. We fixed it the best we could. It looks pretty good in this picture. We all had a good laugh!

I only took one picture of Zach for Halloween. We got busy with all of the stuff we were doing that night. We went to a few trunk or treats and then headed to Grandma and Grandpas for more trick or treating with cousins and then sloppy joes after. Most of the kids didn't trick or treat as much as they usually do. They said it was cold which it was not. The weather was perfect that night! We did have lots of fun though!

Preston's Birthday

Preston turned 12 on October 22. We checked him out of school and took him to his favorite place to eat "Wingers". We opened presents that night with him. He wanted scriptures, which he got, socks, which he was so excited about ( ha ha) and lots of money for him to choose what he wanted. The next week we had a family party. Lots of fun and presents for Preston. I love how much Preston has grown into such a great young man.

My Baby is Gone!!

With much thinking over the past while, I decided I needed to give our dog, Eevee away. It was one of the hardest decision I have made. We got her as a puppy and had raised her so she was like family. I felt she just needed more room to run, more behavior training and I just didn't have it in me. She has been gone for a month. I found owners that were just too good to be true. We just hope she is happy. Not a day goes by that we don't think of her. Preston really misses her when he comes home from school. He would run outside and she would chase him and he would jump on the tramp at the last minute and she would bark, her playful bark. He is searching for another dog that will be just as fun as her. Goodbye Eevee! We love you!

Number 98. The honing of a juggernaut

Preston played tackle football again this year. This year he really excelled and grew as a player, both as a team member and as a individual. He made some great friends and toned up, I might add. Their season record was 6-3. He was really proud of that. Of course it always feels better to win, however the team soon learned that you don't always win and they lost their first playoff game. It was 7-0 on a pick interception for a touchdown. It was real emotional for Preston as well as the other teammates. Regardless, we are very proud of the determination and sportsmanship that Preston displayed.

Zach's 6th Birthday

Zach turned 6 on September 19. We decided to do a soccer party for him with friends. We had soccer games, soccer obstacle course, soccer cupcakes, soccer gift bags.. the whole works and it was a hit!

We also had a family party with a BBQ. I only have one picture with Zach with the birthday hat.

He has grown up to be such a fun-loving, sweet boy. We love you so much!

Soccer Boy

Zach played on his first soccer team this past September. This is his first sport he has played and he was so fun to watch. With how quiet Zach is, much different than his brother, I wasn't expecting him to be as aggressive as he was. He was so entertaining to watch. Way to go, Zach!