We Are Family....: February 2012

Monday, February 6, 2012

February 3, 2012 - Tanner turned 12

To Celebrate Tanner's Birthday we went to St. george for the day
and met up with his cousin and buddy Samson.

Per Tanner's request we went to the "Brick Oven" - had some yummy pizza and pasta.

We also went and saw Mission Impossible 4~

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol Poster

Tanner is one special son~he's sure of what he wants in life and isn't persuaded easy by others opinions. He's smart and witty like his dad. The other day I was sitting by his 6th grade teacher at a ball game and she told me how cute it was of Tanner that day at school to reach out to the "new kid" and include him so he didn't feel alone. I love that stuff~he's so handsome and compassionate ~ Never thinks about himself first~ he's a good sharer, communicater, and friend.
He loves to read "The Book of Mormon" and often find him kneeling in prayer. Just became a Deacon - I know he will take those responsibilities serious. He had fun playing football and basketball this year and will be a full on BOY Scout. Tans, love ya forever - not sure how we lucked out with these 4 boys but we sure are enjoying them:)

To top Tanner's Birthday off we went to a Trav's game in Beaver, Utah - The varsity ended up winning in overtime by 2 points - Trav Jr. and another freshman suited up with the varsity boys ~ Nice way to end the evening.....

Superman....

Michael invited a bunch of friends over again this year to celebrate his "14th" Birthday. What can I say about Michael?? Right now he keeps busy being the manager for the High School Basketball team - It's been a very cool experience to be right there with the team and see what they do in different situations. After attending the HS practices he practices with the 7th & 8th grade team. He gets up at 6:00 four days a week to weight lift and speed train. He has moved on from deacons to being a teacher and was just released as the Deacons Quorum President. He works hard in the classroom and helps those around him. He has always been very driven and works hard to accomlish his goals. Still remember the day he was born - just a day before my Birthday. He just signed up for seminary next year - yep, a big freshman. keep up the good work....

With Tanner and Caleb

Michael and friends

OUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Parents need to "play offense" - to capitalize on the impressionable years of childhood by instilling in their sons the antecedents of character. Their assignment during two brief decades will be to trasform their boys from immature and flighty youngsters into honest, caring men who will be respectful of women, loyal and faithful in marriage, keepers of commitments, strong and decisive leaders, good workers, and secure. And of course, the ultimate goal for people of faithis to give each child understanding of scripture and a lifelong passion of Jesus Christ. This is, I believe. the most important responsibility for those of us who have been entrusted with the careand Nurturance of children.

Christmas In Elma!!

We left for WA the 13th of December - I barely made it to Seattle to hand the kids over to my Dad and catch a flight to Atlanta where I would join Trav for his company Christmas Party the next day. Trav and I had a fun get away and were able to do a little Christmas shopping. We stayed Thursday, Friday and Saturday and flew back to Seattle Sunday morning where we stayed until January 3rd - We were able to catch a Elma Boys Basketball game. The boys thought it was really cool looking at all the family(uncles & aunts) names on the walls before you entered the Gym doors. Michael and I went and Chatted with Coach Nadau one afternoon. It was so fun spending time with family and friends