one word “Basketball”

This might be just a word too many. But this little word is so much more than that. It is a huge commitment, hard work, dedication,  concentration, team work, expensive, time consuming, just to name a few. Gavin has been playing basketball since he was 5 years old. This past Fall he started on a competitive Team (super league AAU) He is able to do what he loves 3 nights a week at practice and Games once a week. Also some time gets invited to play in tournaments. He is learning a lot and gets a lot of coaching and technique practice.  A lot of his personality plays out on the court. He is and has been competitive and hard working and never gives up since he was a little boy. He is find out by playing on this team that there is a lot of other kids his same age that our good players as well. He knows he has to work hard and listen and be unselfish to stand out on the court. I love watching him play and grow has a player. Way to go BUD!!

A little something..

The Young Women Theme for 2012 is what I decided to give the girls this year for Christmas.. Take a look!!

 

 

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Neighborhood Gifts

This year I did something really simple,  most of my supplies I had around the house.

Mason Jar with gumballs tied with ribbon and Monogram Letter of their Last name.

The tag said “Blowing Christmas Wishes your way!” From The Cox Family.

 

 

Goodies and School Parade..

 

It’s over… That is what Payton said when we were on our way home from Whitney’s School Parade and Class Party. Little did she know that was just the beginning. We still had the Ward Trunk or Treat party. Also the actual Halloween night. Whitney decided she wanted to be a Pirate. Gavin was a Princess. They enjoyed it and so did I.

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Halloween 2011

Kids!!! Nothing but Sweetness.. VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

 

Well that was FUN… Pictures are worth a thousand words! Our neighborhood rocks during Halloween. What more could you want, Fire pits, hotdogs, hamburgers, soda. So much candy we will probably have it months. 

My MOM….

 

It’s my Mom’s Birthday. She is one special lady, I have learned so much by watching her, and listening to her. I hope she knows how much she truly means to me. I know she was meant to be my Mom. I remember baking with her, playing the piano, sewing, watching all kinds of ball games with her, reading, scrapbooking, going on vacation, hanging wallpaper, quilting, shopping. And the list could go on and on. I hope I have taken little bits of her example and use them in my daily life. I Love you and hope you know so many people adore you.

 

Hunting Why not?

 

Really, I am the only one who had a Deer tag this year in my family. Scott was beyond excited and the boys love to go to the cabin and hunt with there dad. So I was thinking it was a win, win situation. Time with them and maybe getting my first deer? Why not?

It all started around my birthday in August. Scott got me CAMO lots of it. To him it is a huge deal. It even has different names like Revolutionary, Max one, Fleece Dry Plus, etc. Anyways the pictures tell the reality of my hunt, I was successful and shot a small Buck, but my experience was BIG. Thanks you, Scott for taking me and showing me the ropes of a Hunt.  I know I will always remember this TIME I spent with you and the boys.

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