Red Sox T-ball

Posted by request, here is our

"CHAMPION RED SOX"

T-ball team.

May 2008

"There's nothing more entertaining and loveable than coaching t-ball. We loved every minute of it!"

Conner's Turkey

Conner (a.k.a. Hunting Buddy) and his first turkey.

Conner didn't fall far from the tree when it comes to his desire to be in the outdoors.

Conner's first word was "buck," and he's been his Dad's hunting buddy ever since.

They had an awesome time together harvesting this beautiful turkey.

(Taken not far from home)

Keenan's First Haircut

After MUCH debate, I gave Keenan his first haircut!

His "comb-over" as we fondly called it is now gone!

I cut nearly an inch and a half off !

Jeremy says he looks military now . . .

I can't stand how cute he is! (slight possibility I'm biased)

Overcoming a BIG fear! Jeremy with water mocassin.
Boys Week 2008
Haw Creek, Florida
(I would tell the story but it would be an injustice!)

Booster Club FUNd RUN

The 1K Clan!

The kids looked forward to this event for so long, I'm glad it finally came and is now gone. When you organize an event I've decided you don't quite get to "soak up" the enjoyment of the event. There is just a sense of anxiety associated with the "being in charge." (Maybe I'm alone in this feeling?) Overall, the event was a great success and we all had a blast! We raised a bunch of money for new playground equipment.

Kasen's One & Hot Tub Fun

Happy Birthday Kasen!
Precious Kimber


Grandma's new hot tub complete with BOZE sound system!
Thank You Grandpa!

Who Wants to Come Visit Now ?

Have you ever been awakened around 4 in the morning by cat noises and a barking dog? Well, if you answered yes, I think I still have you beat. A few days ago, this was the beginning of the story. Jeremy got up and went downstairs to see if he could get our dog, Gypsy (a small little Jack Russell Terrier), to quit barking. We have many stray cats in the canyon and we assumed one had come to close to her territory and she was barking it away, or had it treed. He opened the front door just as Gypsy ran from the house to underneath the Yukon that I drive. Through his soon-to-be-very-awake eyes he sees a cougar, otherwise known as a mountain lion, sitting fifteen feet from the front door on our concrete walk. It just sat there and looked at him. He beat on the door and the front of the house, I specifically remember the words, "GET OUT OF HERE!" The lion slowly walked away disappointed that breakfast had been interrupted. Needless to say, none of us went back to sleep. Nor have we enjoyed the cool night air out on our patio since. Jeremy went on a pretty intense lion hunt that day with some government trappers we called in. Nothing was killed but we hope the hounds pushed it far enough away that it won't be visiting our front porch again anytime soon! Can you believe that? And I'm supposed to send my children to the bus stop? We've always known they are here and it's comforting to know that no one in the history of Utah has ever died from a mountain lion but I hope this is the only story I'll ever tell like this. Jeremy has lived here all of his life and has seen lions out in nature before, but never on his front porch trying to eat his dog. So with that said, who's coming to visit?

Cooper Start Preschool

After three and a half long years of dropping off brother and sister at school, this big boy finally gets his day. Cooper has been so excited to start school, no tears for him, only Mom. He literally ran in the door! I'm so proud of the boy he is becoming. He is so determined and independent, I wish he would let me help him more. One trait I love about Cooper is that he tries to hold back his smile. He'll tighten his lips and try to frown and at last when he knows it's to no avail, his smile is like a volcanic eruption. I love it! He goes to Miss Suzie's Zoo on Tuesday and Thursday for a few hours and Mom is glad I have Keenan to keep me company. He's really good at spelling and writing his name, ask him to do either and he'll give you an " O O " answer. The thing Cooper and I have most in common is our eating habits. We are both wired to wake up and say "feed me." I finally got somebody who will join me for breakfast.

Keenan's Blessing Day

Sunday, September 7, 2008

I wish days like Keenan's Blessing Day would last longer. You can't quite squeeze in all that you anticipate before the sun starts to set and your body begins to fade. I just wanted to keep enjoying family and friends and the special spirit of the day. The highlight of course was watching those worthy priesthood brethren that are all so dear to me take Keenan in their arms. What a precious memory and a gift. Thanks to all of you that helped make the day so wonderful for our family, I feel so blessed.

Happy Birthday Grandma Great!

Can you believe this incredible woman is 96!

She gardens, she quilts, she ties rugs, she bakes, she does it all!

She is such a talented, dedicated, faithful, all-around amazing Grandma!

Her posterity is countless, her example unmeasured.

She is truly my Hero!

Sylvia Chamberlain, Jeremy's Grandma

School Day #9 and Counting!

Walking Down the Lane to Catch the Bus!

The air was crisp and they were hiding their faces from the morning cool. The moon was still in the sky and the whole thing makes me smile! I can't get enough of their cuteness and eagerness but I will refrain from taking the camera to the bus stop everyday.

(Approximately 7:26 a.m.)

Jael is my big second-grader and protector and show-all to my sweet kindergartener Conner.

Ready, Set . . . Blog!

Okay, because I absolutely love seeing the blogs of my friends and family, I have been converted. I hope you will all enjoy seeing our family via "blog" as I am already having fun with this. Any tips on getting started and working it out? Here goes nothing.