Luna Love

Tayden telling Luna goodbye before he goes to school. 

Man, we love this dog. 

 

Graduation

 Should I warn you that his post is going to be sappy? Because it is. Scott graduated college!! I can not tell you how proud I am of this man. When we got married almost 16 years ago, I could quickly tell that school was not his thing. Which made this day all the sweeter. He has worked tirelessly to get to this point. Balancing a family, work, needy wife, church callings, and life was nothing less than challenging, but he did it so well. Scott has always provided for us. I have never had to worry about whether or not he would be bringing home a paycheck. I've never questioned if he was going to take us to church. He has worked hard so that I can stay home and raise our children. He has been the rock that our family foundation is built on. Our constant, our support, our heartbeat. He has provided this beautiful life that I get to be a part of, and I will never be able to thank him enough for that. 

Watching his hard work pay off as he walked across that stage, my heart swelled. I felt like I was literally going to burst with pride. He did it! All the hard classes, late nights, frustration, and time paid off. I love my husband and I'm so grateful I am here to celebrate these victories with him. 

Zoo Day

Kyle had his first-grade field trip last week. He went to the zoo, and I was lucky enough to get to chaperone. He begged and begged me to go with him, so of course, I gave in. As we were leaving he said, "Thanks for coming with me mom. I really wanted to be the group leader!" Turns out he didn't want me to come to spend time with him, just the chance to be in charge of our group. Regardless, we had a great time! I'll cherish these memories forever. 

 

Ashton 2022

 We made our camping trip of the season to Ashton. It was short but so wonderful. The boys made forts, fished, laid in their hammocks, and played outside all day long. Scott and I enjoyed a beautiful evening walk and Luna ran herself so tired she fell asleep sitting up.  It felt good to be back! 

   

7 on 7

The boys had a great 7on7 season. Taydens team took 2nd out of 17 teams. They worked hard and it paid off. 

Beckett did well this year too. They got out in the semi-finals, but Beckett scored all 19 points for his team, so he was feeling pretty great!

I love this sport and watching my boys play ball. However, I am so grateful for the 9 week break we have ahead of us! 

 

Mom and Me Taekwondo

For Mothers Day, Caches Taekwondo academy held a mom and me class. It was so much fun! It was fun doing something with him that he loves so much. And it was a lot harder than it looks. Taekwondo has been such a great outlet for him and I was happy to spend the afternoon doing it with him. Since we were on the floor the whole time, this is the only picture we got. I love being Caches mom. 

 

Black Reds

The other day the Red Heads were both dressed in all black. 

I couldn't NOT take a picture.

 

Mothers Day

This year for Mothers Day, I can't help but think of the kids that made me a mom. From a young age, all I wanted to be was a mom. Before Tayden came, I would sit in his empty room and cry for my empty arms. And now the tears come because my heart is so full. Motherhood is a wild ride, but I love it, and I wouldn't change it for smooth sailing any day. So my kids in mind, here is a little update on all of them. 

Tayden: 13 years old and acting more like a teenager every day. But in the very best way. Sure, he can tease his brothers and summon his attitude like no other, but he is so good. When he's not bugging his brothers, he's attentive to their needs. He makes them feel heard and loved. He has a gentle spirit that is easily offended by the inappropriate actions or words and often tells me about these feelings. He is concerned for his friends and while being goofy, he makes good decisions. Tayden is still all about that sports life. He just finished track season for middle school, and while he didn't love it, he did well. Most days, you'll find him outside shooting hoops or tossing a ball. Outside is his favorite place to be, namely Ashton. He feels most at peace when he is away from he worries of the world. He introduced me to motherhood and has helped me find my way along that path. 

Beckett: My red headed, goofy giant. Beckett is still a head and half above most kids his age. Although, I'm sure it will all even out one day. He is goofy beyond words. He is constantly making others laugh with his silly antics and one liners. And while he still marches to his own drum, he is as confident as they come. He is sure of himself and isn't easily swayed. He gives me multiple hugs a day and always tells me he loves me. Beckett loves sports and is doing really well in football this year. He is active and likes to spend time with his friends. Beckett is our builder and knife lover. Give that boy a stick and a knife and he'll be happy for hours. He sees the world much like Scott and can image how things work without much thought. He is bright, and fun, and a pure joy. 

Cache: My spider loving, reading fool. I am so proud of Cache. He had a really rough year. He struggled with friends, managing his feelings and self confidence. However, he has really put in hard work to change his tune and is doing amazing. Taekwondo has really helped, along with taking his tablet away, but the most change has come from himself. We've worked really hard on believing in yourself and seeing the good. He is doing amazing! He hasn't had any friend problems for quite some time and is feeling more sure of who he is. I honestly could not be more proud. Seeing your child overcome an obstacle like that is incredibly rewarding. Cache loves to read and chooses to take books with him when he anticipates boredom. He doesn't love sports, but is determined to try tackle football in the fall. He is really enjoying Taewkondo and I am hope it sticks. Cache does not know how to sit still and is constantly moving and talking. He could talk to anyone about anything, he's very much like Scott in that way. He thrives on one one attention and still holds my hand in the store. I can always count on him to help me in the garden and try new foods. Cache is finding himself and its such a pleasure to see! 

Kyle: My forever side kick. Ky loves to hang out with me and run errands with me. When he's not hanging out with me, you can find him with Cache or at a friends house playing. Kyle loves to ride his bike and spends a lot of time outside. He has really started to love reading and usually has a book with him. Cache really helped mold his love of reading. Ky also loves all things RC and driving his RC cars. Kyle doesn't put up with his brothers teasing and stands up for himself, to the point of being physical. But lets be honest, that goes for all my boys. He is super observant, inquisitive, and aware of his surroundings. He asked the most impossible questions, like, "Where did Heavenly Father come from? Who was his dad and his dad and his dad?". He has a tender heart and feels bad for dying bugs and plants. He is the best caboose! 

I love being a mom to these boys! They make up my whole world! 

Referee

7 on 7 has started for the older boys and they are loving it. This year, they play on different days. Which turned out to be pretty awesome for Tayden, because he has been given the chance to referee some of the younger kids games with his buddy, Austin. 

 

Fly Fishing

Its not secret Tayden loves fishing. He added a fly rod to his collection at Christmas and he is so excited to put it to use. I often find him out in the back practice, but watching Scott practice with him is always my favorite.