Senior Night

We recently celebrated Tayden and his senior year of football. It hasn't been what he had hoped for with a broken collarbone, but he has endured this trial with faith and the best attitude he has been able to muster. To say I love him isn't enough. To say I am proud of him is a gross understatement. I have watched him in awe and heartbreak as he has navigated the past two months. 

I didn't feel emotional until they called his name. My heart hurt knowing he is walking away from high school this year and into the unknown world. I don't know how we got here. It feels like yesterday that we were watching Finding Nemo 12 times a day and eating cowboy pancakes. However, I refuse to waste this precious time with him. I'll keep cheering him on and watching him conquer the world.

 

Cross Country

Joining cross country has been such a game changer for Cache. Cross country was so much more than a sport. It was friendship and belonging. It was discovering his grit and doing hard things. He wasn't ever the faster runner, but he got better each week. Now, he is looking forward to track season and cross country again next year. I am so proud of his perseverance and can't wait to watch him tackle more challenges.  

 

Conference in Ashton

After months of staying home, we finally made it to Ashton for the afternoon and listened to General Conference. It was a peaceful afternoon. The weather was perfect, and the boys were happy. We took Luna, and she didn't love it as much as I had hoped. It stressed her out, and I'm afraid that will be the last time she experiences Ashton. 

 

Civil War

Hillcrest vs. Bonneville is the season's biggest game. It was closer than we'd like and uglier than we expected, but we still got the win. My favorite part was watching my boys celebrate with their friends and fellow students. They are living their best high school life, and I feel so lucky to be a part of it. 

Sleepy Student

Some mornings are harder and earlier than others. This happened to be such a morning. Luckily for Ky, he got a few extra minutes of sleep before school started. Perks of being the teacher's kid. 

 

Homecoming x2

Both older boys went to the Homecoming dance this year. They both looked incredibly handsome, had a great group of friends, took beautiful dates, and enjoyed themselves quite a bit. And of course, Tayden found a fishing pole at the venue where they were taking pictures and naturally caught a fish. So typically, Tayden! 

 

A Pain in the Shoulder

Beckett had a rough game last week. During an aggressive play, he got hit hard. It took him a minute to get up, and when he did, he was holding and flexing his shoulder. I was kind of concerned, but he assured me he was fine. A few minutes later, he was crying as the coaches were trying to get his pads off. I immediately ran down to the field and met him under the tunnel. He collapsed on me, sobbing into my shoulder about how badly he wanted to play football. I just hugged him. 

The sports trainer looked at him and thought he had injured his AC joint and suggested we get an x-ray. However, the head coach came to talk to me and suggested I get a second opinion from one of the other coaches. We did so, and he felt confident that it was more of a muscle issue rather than a bone issue.  Considering what I have watched the sports trainer do and not do, I didn't take his advice. In all honesty, I don't trust that man or his skill. 

Beckett is taking a few days off to rest his shoulder, and it's already feeling better. He'll probably be out for a week or two, but it's not season-ending. So we're feeling grateful.