Friday, September 14, 2012

High Creek....

It has been busy and crazy this summer.
Now... I am way behind and have tons of things to catch up on.
like Our MANY fishing trips together.
Man they were fun and I'm pretty sure Cloe is completely hooked.
We did most of our fishing in Mantua.
 Cloe was usually the first one to catch a fish, and usually caught the biggest.
 You always knew when she caught one because she would start screaming with complete excitement every time!!
It usually had everyone
 {and by everyone I mean the grown men up and down the shore line}
Staring in frustration and envy. 
After Cloe would catch a handful in the same spot,
Briar, Bransen & Caleb would go take her spot and she would move on.
For them to get skunked and her to keep catching.
Many giggles from all us parents watching.
It was so fun to watch them all fish.
It seemed to be funnest for them to just dip the line in the rocks on the shore line to catch tons of little ones.
Never a dull moment.
Every trip was fun and had lots of laughs and memories, but I think my favorite was when the 5 of us headed up to High Creek.
Aaron helped us all to fly fish, and we all caught. 
It was so much fun.
Since we were all taking turns with the rods it meant the others played with cameras.
lots of fun captured, but I think Cloes video of me catching my first fish was the best. 
She likes to narrate her videos, and it usually turns into great entertainment.
Briar is just getting into the photography and he is really enjoying it, While Tay has loved taking pictures since she was younger.
I love seeing things through my kids eyes.
They are pretty amazing if I do say so myself.
Sooo...... Let me share what my kids see.
 {Tay took the first 2}

 {Briar took the next 2}

 {Iz took this last one..... She was having so much fun and couldn't wait to get to the next thing so... most of hers are a tad blurry}
Now... for the fish.
Aaron's showing me where the fishies are probably hiding,
and.... he was right!
 Now....
it's the kids turn, & dad is always close by.





He has taught them well.... We think he is the BEST!!!!


Tuesday, September 11, 2012

FOOTBALL..

Bring on FOOTBALL  {2012-2013}
Briar is playing Freshman football this year,
 and they have had 3 games so far.
And he has also had the opportunity to play J.V. 
Sooo AWESOME!!!
He plays Defense Middle Line Backer,
and...
Running Back,
and...
Kick off.
# 36 Purple, #37 White.

The season started with a 7 on 7 Tournament that Briar got to Participate in. 

Then it was on to camps, Practices and GAMES!!

\\\\\\\\\\ #36 //////////
Their first games was against Mound Fort.
 WIN!!
 {?36-0}


Hayden #69 Blocking for Briar



And.... he's through...

\\\\\\\\\\ #37 ////////// 

 Second game was against Br. River
WIN!!!
{41-40}


I forgot my camera, but.... One of the other mommas got B in this shot.
{yes... he seems to be getting blocked or something from his own team....?} 

\\\\\\\\\\ #36 //////////

Third game was against Mt. Crest.
Got our butts kicked ):
{?36-0}


This was a good one.... the video footage is awesome. 
they about went the rounds.
The kid took a late hit in the back on Briar.
 

Briar & Hayden..... I love this shot... LOVE these Boys!!
They are so in sync its cool.
 

Briar had some really great carries in this game.
lots of happy dances from momma (; 

So the day after this game B and 4 other team mates were called over and told they were gonna be playing J.V. that night.
SWEET!!!

So... Here  they are playing their butts off with the J.V. boys.

 Bryant #28, Briar #36, Taylor Ashcroft #88 and Jacoby Hunsaker #54
 
 Briar and Matt Williams chatting it up on the side lines.
{telling B he's doin good}
 


Hard work pays off!!!
Keep it up B we are so PROUD of you!!
xo
 

Team Cloe....

We've been cheering for Cloe while she shimmies and shakes.
That's right Mini Cheer Camp and Future Rockettes.
Cloe was so excited that she could do both this year since they weren't at the same time.
And.... I think shes got something. 
Now the question is which way does she wanna go?!




Yes.......
She found us in the crowd.
 and.... like the camera loving, well taught, sweet heart she is, she gave us a show.
Love HER!!!
 

Thursday, September 6, 2012

trek


LOVE this pic.

So glad they are home.
Tay and B made lots of new friends on trek, and memories that will stay with them forever.
Tay may not have had the best experience, but she did have some fun along with some great spiritual moments. Tay is one tough cookie and pushed to the end and has some great memories with her brother.
Briar had a completely different experience than Tay. Briar learned a lot and changed a lot.
His testimony really grew and strengthened him.
So much happened and I am so glad they got this experience.
I'm even happier that they got to do this together.
This is my Tay and Bug.
Always and Forever  FRIENDS!!!