Proud Momma and Papa!!

So Dalin and Kyle just finished their soccer seasons a week ago and both truly excelled and makes Mommy SO proud because I LOVE to cheer for them. If I didn't have kiddos that liked sports (not to mention when they're good) I think I would be a sad shell of a mom!! :) So each coach did a mini award ceremony after their last game and what makes me say "proud" momma and papa in the title was because Dalins award was "MVP forward" and especially proud moment for Kyles which was "Outstanding character and Sportsman award."  Kyles coaches would tell me quite often how much of a coaches' dream he was because he would take the advice and then come home and practice in his off time.

We're Trying!!

We try to be as good of an LDS family as we can, but even though it's never a good idea to compare yourself to other people, it is extremely hard to do when the people are your friends and spiritually exceed you in every way (it seems) but regardless a family we have become friends with here has inspired us to try as make it to the temple more often. This past weekend was Destinee's first temple trip and so that she would have a better chance of being "fit in" Chris went in with her to see if he could help being an extra priesthood holder, but little did he know how much help he was going to be asked to be. Three hours and some 200 baptisms later, he and Destinee finally emerged to a very happy Mommy and boys!! (Destinee only did about 10, and so ALL the rest of those were some other youth group that Chris was asked to help with!!)

A Veterans Day Thank You!!

So of course I'm behind again on my updates here, but oh well I'll try to get up to date soon!! For today though, I wanted to make sure I posted a true thank you to my husband and all those others who have faithfully served in our US forces...no matter how long or in what capacity...you truly have contributed to our country's success.  However, on my own husband I love that when he is faced with a choice to do what he probably "should" be doing (HW,etc.) and his littlest (for another month) kiddos plea to play yet another game of soccer, or basketball, or some toy he will always choose to make his children happy by taking the time to make their day and see their faces sparkle with joy.  I love you so much for that Chris, as do your children...