Success at Reflections

Our kids participated in the school Reflections program this year. Ashlee entered Literature, Photography, Visual Arts, and 3-D Art. She received a ribbon for Outstanding Achievement in the 3-D category.

Derek entered in Music, 3-D Art, Visual Arts, & Photography. He received 3 trophies for winning in Music, 3-D, and Visual Arts and a ribbon for Outstanding Achievement in Photography.
Jaxon entered Literature, Photography, and Visual Arts. He won trophies for Literature and Photography. He won a ribbon for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts. The picture of the sunset is the one he took down at the lake. I wasn't surprised that he won, it is a great picture.

Ride the...Turkey?

I heard Emilee sneak out the front door one day and went out to see what she was doing. I caught her riding our pumpkin turkey. She looked so cute and she was having so much fun, I had to take a picture.

Do We Have Any Bulbs?

I was putting together my Christmas tree today and Jordan was patiently watching me. He was handing me branches while I put them on and arranged them. He asked, "Do we have any bulbs?" I said, "Yes, we have lots of bulbs." He replied, "Not flower bulbs, Mom, Christmas tree bulbs." I just had to laugh. How many little boys even know what flower bulbs are? I thought it was cute.

Jaxon's Wrestling

It's been nice knowing you buddy.

You're not getting out of here that easy.
Here are a few of Jaxon's moves.

This guy kept running Jaxon all over. He was a little tougher than the first guy.

This guy really should just stay down. Jaxon just kept throwing him down and pinning him. Felt bad for the poor kid. He was crying by the end of the match.

We told Jaxon not to let him go next time. They get an escape point. This guy is a real jumper.

Jaxon's first pin of the night.

The Pheasant Hunt

Pheasant Hunters! The bald guy is me in case you couldn't tell.

We didn't see but one bird that got away so we went after a different bird. The best bird of all. The clay pigeon. No clean up, no mess. Lots of birds.
Jace practiced on the ground first.

Just one shoot for Adam.

Braydon practices on the ground.

Adam thinks he's cool, but it looks like he missed.

Brett takes care of any left over pigeons. Good shooting Brett!

Two Boys and a Man (who is that man?)

If someone mentioned something about Derek being a Doctor, he would say, "No, I'm a pediatrician," and/or "I'm me in the future." He was quite funny.
Adam didn't even know what he was, he was just having fun with a black spray can.
Yes, this one was a shocker. Troy locked himself in the bathroom, shaved his head, and sprayed his facial hair black. Who is he?

The Big Day, It's Finally Halloween

Jordan sure makes a cute little horsey! It was kind of fun having a BYU football player and two Utah cheerleaders. They all looked great! It doesn't matter which team you cheer for, you have to admit those cheerleaders are awfully cute!

Finishing the Countdown

2 Days 'til Halloween. We had to make sure our costumes were ready. Ashlee's and Emilee's both needed some "taking in" and Jaxon's helmet was perfected with duct tape.











3 Days 'til Halloween. We read more Halloween stories. It was extra special this time because it was with Daddy!