20 Falls: September 2016

anytime you get a smile like that you can have whatever you want!

We took a fun quick trip to Yellowstone one weekend. Camped and went fishing and hiking over to an old Railroad bridge.

Fishing and hoping to catch something...they did, bushes and sticks!

kind of like this muncher!

Corbin is a handsome dude!

The river was powerful and I was kind of concern for my babies!

not my finest moment

I look like an uneasy doof here, but the river was not calm and the rocks were slippery and my flip flops were not stable. But, I was bound and determined to get that fishing pole out of the water as we just bought the thing! (I am the one who casted it out and got it caught)

It was his pole I attempted to be hot shot and cast then got the line stuck. But, he is a good looking cowboy!

I kind of shutter to think how foolish I was out there, I went almost to the rock on the left, holding onto the fishing line with everything I had. Dumb decision. But, I got the pole and me out safe. WHEW!!

Our food was delicious and the kids' faces show it. (cannot remember what we made though)

handsome fellas

Sadie and her hero, walking along the paths in Yellowstone

anytime is a great time for ice cream!

love these guys!

everyone wants to be near Little Miss

how close can we get and still live?

who is more dangerous? The Buffalo or Little Miss?

say what?

Love that Buh, well love all of them!

The Old train bridge they made into a bike path, cool. On the way back to our van, I saw Brycen picking up these leaves, I asked him why and of course, he said "in case we need to go to the bathroom, these are the toilet paper"

pre boy scout, "always prepared"

Fun was had by all. Love our country and my family!

Remember when you had (have?) babies and those first days to a year are all a blur? Our life from November to June was like that. A blur.
We had a lot of baseball games and Corbin loved it! (I did too, I love watching my kids play). We had him in some private lessons (more chasing, but worth it), and he learned a lot. He hit a few homers and his confidence flew sky high!

Corbin played 3rd base most games
The Coach gave Corbin an inning at pitch. He had 3 batters, struck 2 out and the 3rd out was a base hit out at first.

look at that stance!

Corbin steeling bases, again

another score!

Corbin was super bummed as he could not join the next league, All Stars, as we had our moving date more set in stone, not really, more like mud. His team took 2nd place. What a great season.

Corbin did a 6 mile walk to a historic farm. I went with him. I ran 5 that morning, then walked 6 with the 4th graders. By the end, I was beat! Fun day with Corbin.

Savannah gave Volleyball a try. Did not love it, but was very willing to give it a go. She was also a 7th grade ambassador and on the Science Olympiad team as well as a Chorus group. She does not stand idle. So Spring came and she gave Track a go. Relays and the hurdles. Atta girl!!

This beautiful girl kept herself super busy! Swimming and more swimming

What a girl!
Savannah also sang in church, babysat her siblings, a lot, and other kids. Went to the temple often. She played absolutely beautiful at her piano recital.
She has plans and dreams and is focused.

Tanner's kill for that day.

Tanner loves anything outside. Chopping wood, making fires for cooking, (not mowing or moving the pods-those pods! Our way of watering the pasture and we despised them)
This spring as I am doing a billion other things, I would drop Tanner off at the BLM and he would hike and walk around for about 3 plus hours. He would shoot jack rabbits search for snakes, and just enjoy being alone.

Tanner has amazing aim

I just liked this picture of Tanner. I am sure he is filling up his canteen.

He also took advantage of the Snake River and went kayaking whenever he would beg me enough to get him down there.

Amongst all our chaos, Tanner started and completed his Eagle Project. And yes, HE did it him self. I helped where needed. But definitely this was his Eagle. Proud of him. He over succeeded the amount of the blood goal for the Red Cross. His Court of Honor, was about three months later at Grandma Thomsen's house. With a few family members. Still just as special. It was neat honoring this tall good looking kid. Proud of him!

Brycen our happy kid, loved his 1st grade teacher. She was a first year teacher and did a fabulous job. He only came home happy. So fun. He lost a few teeth this spring. Chose not to play baseball as last spring, he retired early "because he was pretty much the best kid there". I was A-OK with him not playing as my plate was spilling over!

mother's day massage and pampering at school

his very cute picture he made and gave me a manicure. Loved this day with him!

I was Brycen's daddy for Father's Day. He made a very cute tie. Love this kid!

Brycen waving to the Softball team heading to State. His teacher was one of the coaches

Brycen is always up for fun!

Nathan snagged Brycen and together they went to Ohio. Nathan worked at the office some and they also explored.
Brycen's first airplane ride.

at the Columbus zoo

Lost a tooth at the zoo!

This is my Brycen. Makes me smile.

Amongst all the above craziness. My sweet Sadie Jane was happy on life. Exploring and playing and getting into and creating. She is all or none. I sure love her!