Grandma & Grandpa Doyle come to visit..

My parents came for the weekend - they have 13 grandchilden in Southern Utah so, basically came down to watch lots of football. My sister and I drove down to see them in Vegas the night they arrived...just in time to watch Damon's(my nephew)football team win in OT - had a great time...even better to hit such a great game. Damon is a awesome player.

Friday: we all gathered at Kel's house for dinner and games

Saturday: we all woke up early and drove one hour East to Panaca to watch Travis, Zach and Michael play on the 8th grade team. Trav has been throwing the ball like a true CHAMPION- he is so fun to watch!! Zach is our center - him and Trav have a good connection, and Michael is a workhorse - he has ran for 5 touchdowns the last 2 games and is the 7th grade kicker - fun he got to play up with the big boys:) Does it really get better then this?? After Michael's game my parents drove 2 hours down to St. George to watch Samson(another nephew) play in his football game - 4 games in 2 days!! Saturday night my brother Matt's family, Kel's family, my parents, and the boy's football coach and his family all gathered for a yummy BBQ and some more football - Trav cooked us up some of his yummy food....

Sunday: We went to church and all gathered for dinner one more time before we said our goodbyes - we love being close to family and our so grateful for each and everyone of our family members near and far that make our family unique and special. Thanks mom, dad, & matt for the good times!!!

VIRTUE=STRENGTH

I love nothing more then to see my boys compete in a football game, organize a game in the back yard, get excited about the watermellon growing out in the garden, or working hard on a assignment and having that hard work pay off, but nothing warms my heart more then to open a closed door and see them kneeling in prayer - to hear them share their testimonies of the restored gospel and pass the sacrament. I'm so thankful for each one of our sons and the strength they bring our family. I love this video...virtue does equal strength and does bring a confidence within....

Homecoming....

Well, Homecoming was another big hit this year - this town has tons of tradtions! The funnest part of the week was watching Kadin all grown-up on the homecoming court during halftime at the football game. She is BEAUTIFUL - and watching the parade(Trav and Michael got to ride on the 7th & 8th grade football float), HS football game, powder puff game and all the dressing up was a BLAST!!

....Summer to FALL

Tanner has such a love for animals - Heavenly Father has blessed him with that wonderful gift. I love to watch Tans - He has a deep love for every living creature. Loves little babies and children - has so much patience with them. He is in the 5th grade this year and just did his first autobiography this week about himself. He loves his teacher and school - really enjoys reading and is a great student - says he wants to be a Veterinarian someday - Has a sharp mind like his Father:)

Loving the ages of our 4 boys......

Getting excited for HOMECOMING week...parade, game, dressing up - making memories!!!

Aiden will turn 6 next month - He is excited about his costume and Birthday on Halloween!!

...Back to the BOOKS!!!

Michael(7th grade),Travis(8th grade) are both up in the high school this year. They are such fun boys - growing up way too fast for me. They started school a few weeks ago and are getting excited for their first football games this coming weekend - I love that they have each other - they are good buds!!

My baby started kindergarten this year. Only goes from 12:10-2:30 - The first day he rode his bike to school and I walked behind him... just couldn't stop thinking about where times goes - he is such a little man - loves life..and is so excited about school and learning. Enjoys drawing and is going to be the "Star of the week" starting tomorrow. He is pretty pumped on taking his poster to school - this year we did a small little garden and we will often find Aiden showing the neighborhood kids the veggies and how "huge" they are getting. He brings so much Light into our home....

Kadin my niece is a big senior this year - it's fun for the kids to have the cousins at school with them. We enjoy watching her dance and perform during all the half time events. Michael and her are good buds too:)

Zach and Trav are just a few months apart - these boys are amazing. Trav is playing QB this year and Zach is the center -they have a AWESOME team. BEST of Friends!!!