We've been crazy busy lately. The above picture is at Regionals in Las Vegas with McKenna. That talented girl surprised us all and made it farther than we all thought she would go. I love her spunk and determination. She started out the year by having to compete Level 7 because she didn't have her Level 8 skills perfected. Well she was really mad about that and decided that she was going to work her butt off to not only compete Level 8 but make it to the end. Remember last season she had a broken foot. She doesn't let anything hold her back and I love it!
I was talking to someone about our schedule and I figured that we probably haven't had a Saturday at home since probably December? Between gym meets, baseball tournaments/games and life we are never home on the weekends. It kind of wears us out but we love it. Our kids are happy and so are we. I never thought I would LOVE watching 4+ hours of baseball in one day but I do.
Last weekend we had to split up and I (and my girls) represented our family at two different weddings. My cousin Linny was married in the Provo Temple. It was not only fun to see her family but so special to see her brother (who is in the MTC) come and see his sister get married. Lots of happy tears there!
Then we went to lunch, did a little shopping (TARGET) and went to the reception. I had to speed from West Jordan over to my cousin Tonya's wedding in Millcreek Canyon. We had a great time seeing family and socializing.
Brett stayed here with Ethan for his two baseball games. I was sad to miss them but we have two more tomorrow. Ü Ethan is really thriving in baseball. His coach told me that he is the kid on the team that "knows the game" the most. He's constantly talking with Brett, asking him questions and Brett is so patient and teaches him all sorts of scenarios. Many people have said "what Eth lacks in height he makes up for in heart". He gets so intense, especially when playing basketball. He isn't afraid to get in there and show his stuff. In baseball he usually plays 2nd base. Sometimes he pitches which gives me a heart attack. So much pressure! His coach pulled him a couple other boys aside and asked them to be team leaders. To get the other boys talking, to help them know what to do, and just be a leader. Made me pretty proud.
Maecee is doing gymnastics but doesn't seem to have the drive that McKenna does. She's really good but would rather play with her friends than be at gym. We'll see, she's only 5! She's really liking Kindergarten. She loves to play with her friends, play with her American girl doll named McKenna, and follow me around. She's my little buddy. I have NO CLUE what I'm going to do when she's in school all day. She is the family prankster. I can't believe the funny things she comes up with. We're constantly laughing at her little antics.
Brett is so stinking busy right now I never even see him. His work is booming. I've typed more estimates the last few weeks than I can count. Poor guy works his guts out. He also got called to be the new Young Men's President. He is nervous about the calling but I think he's perfect for it. He loves those boys so much. He is also coaching a city league baseball team that Ethan is on (yea we mean business around here). So between work, young mens and baseball his head is spinning.
I'm just here to be the coordinator and cheerleader. I do the dirty work. Actually scratch that....Brett does all the dirty work. I'm so blessed to have my amazing famly! I love them so much. They keep me going and are so patient with me. I love them to the moon, and the stars and then back again and again and again.
I'll see what I can do about getting pictures on here. I have sooooo many I want to share.
