Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Football Season and the New Dud's
Mckay is going to play football this fall and he starts in two weeks. I have received about five emails from his coach informing me of the 2 hour practices twice a week (in which we need to arrive fifteen minutes early so that we can get started on time), the attire that should be worn, and his football coaching strategies. I think we may be in a little over our heads. Mckay is so excited and so for family home evening last night we went to Dick's to by his attire (I know very spiritual). Many dad's were there getting their supplies for the upcoming football season. I just laughed watching these dads outfit their boys. Many were making their boys run laps around the store to make sure the cleats were perfect. Another father and son were arguing over football pants, which was comical. My husband, although not to the same degree, was included in this frenzy. If you know Jason, he has to have the best, never skimps when it come to sporting equipment and loves outfitting my kids for sporting events. So, after we bought mouth guards, a cup, football pants with pads, football cleats, football socks, and football gloves we left the store way over budget and with two happy boys (Jason and Mckay). Mckay was so excited that when we came home he had to try on all his gear. I have to admit he did look cute in all his gear, I just hope he plays as good as he looks. After we got him all decked out we played a little football outside. The whole family got involved. Beckham was sweating profusely and even Mckinley ran a few plays. You gotta love Football season!!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Round 2 of home improvements
So we are finally getting done with all the projects on our house. Last week the Barney's flew into town so that we could finish our tiling in the kitchen and half bath. So while they were here we decided to bead board Mckay's room and put up a chair rail and some Wayne's coating in the dining room. We also painted almost every room. I think we were all exhausted but, it ended out looking really good. Here are some pictures of the process. 
Yes that is a toilet in my dining room. At times everything was a little chaotic but here is the final product.
Sorry some of the pictures are so dark. Beckham is sleeping so I couldn't take pictures of Mckay's room. I will save that for another post. I still haven't put up all our pictures and I haven't gotten everything done so I will add more pictures when I get done with it all. If I ever get it done. Big thanks to Jason's mom and dad they helped so much!
Yes that is a toilet in my dining room. At times everything was a little chaotic but here is the final product.
Sorry some of the pictures are so dark. Beckham is sleeping so I couldn't take pictures of Mckay's room. I will save that for another post. I still haven't put up all our pictures and I haven't gotten everything done so I will add more pictures when I get done with it all. If I ever get it done. Big thanks to Jason's mom and dad they helped so much!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
4th of July
We have been a little busy that the fourth of July sneaked upon us. We had no real plans for the day so we took the kids to see Kung Fu Panda. Jack Black was hilarious and the kids had a great time. Beckham yelled "Panda" the entire show so, I am sure no one else enjoyed it. That evening we were invited over to some ward members house for a BBQ and fireworks. It was fun to meet other couples from the ward and to get acquainted with them. I even found a few runners in the crowd and I have found me a new running partner for a couple days a week. My ward has been so friendly. This week we have had the bishopric over and three ladies from the ward have called to have the kids come play or have invited us over. It is such a comfort to have the church and have immediate friends. I have also joined the YMCA and we have been busy going there to swim and workout. I am really starting to feel at home and I am really enjoying the area and my time out here so far.
Here are some pictures of the day. The movie clips are funny. Beckham wasn't to sure about the fireworks. He kept saying "scary". He never cried but, as you can see he was a little unsure of them.
To clear up any concerns that Jason and I are becoming Hoosier fans-- We definitely will not be Hoosier fans. Jason is a devout Buckeye who bleeds scarlet and grey. We have been excited to move to the Midwest to get a little closer to the BIG 10 and watch the Buckeyes and he and Mike are already talking about a trip to Florida! We will never be traitors to our Buckeyes.
Here are some pictures of the day. The movie clips are funny. Beckham wasn't to sure about the fireworks. He kept saying "scary". He never cried but, as you can see he was a little unsure of them.
To clear up any concerns that Jason and I are becoming Hoosier fans-- We definitely will not be Hoosier fans. Jason is a devout Buckeye who bleeds scarlet and grey. We have been excited to move to the Midwest to get a little closer to the BIG 10 and watch the Buckeyes and he and Mike are already talking about a trip to Florida! We will never be traitors to our Buckeyes.
Friday, July 4, 2008
Last Few Weeks in UTah, Road Trip to Indiana, and we have landed in Hoosier Country
The last few weeks before we moved we were homeless living with family in Utah and Grand Junction. The time seemed to fly by and we were so busy saying our last goodbyes to friends and family. I will always cherish these last couple of weeks. Here are a few of the highlights.
Lunch with UVSC Cheer Friends It has been almost 10years since I have seen some of these girls. It was so fun to reminisce with them and laugh about old memories. We seemed to reconnect so well just like we were in college. We definitely need to get together more often.
Lagoon trip with cousins
Visit with Grandma Beth We don't know how much longer we will have Grandma Beth around so we decided we better go see her before we leave to Indiana. She looked so good and was so interactive with the kids.
Trip to the Zoo with Ohio Friends it was good to see my best friends from Ohio. It has been so nice to stay in touch with them and to get together. I am looking forward to Christmas when we can get together again.
BYU Football Camp Mckay had fun going to BYU football camp, DONS baseball camp and Rocky Mountain Baseball camp with his cousins and friends.
Trip to the Spanish Fork Reservoir
Drive Across Country, Nauvoo, Carthage and Liberty Jail Jason's mom and dad made the long journey with us so we made a few stops along the way to take in some church sites.
As soon as we closed on our house we were busy laying Traver tine in two bathrooms and the entryway. The house had carpet (yuck) in the bathrooms so it has made a huge difference.
We have also been busy painting. I still have a lot more painting to do but, it has been fun experimenting and seeing the results.
I will post more of the house as soon as I am finished piecing it all together, which might take some time. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Barney for helping us drive out our car and for helping us do an Extreme Makeover to the house in two days. Also, thanks to Grandma Marilynn for flying Beckham out on the plane and for also lending her skills.
WE have been in Indiana about 10 days. At church last Sunday I was talking about The Ohio State Buckeyes and someone informed me that we were in Hoosier country now. Well I hope I adjust to Hoosier country. We are liking it so far. I am a little homesick for my friends and family but, I will adjust and that is the purpose of cell phones and blogging.
Lunch with UVSC Cheer Friends It has been almost 10years since I have seen some of these girls. It was so fun to reminisce with them and laugh about old memories. We seemed to reconnect so well just like we were in college. We definitely need to get together more often.
Lagoon trip with cousins
Visit with Grandma Beth We don't know how much longer we will have Grandma Beth around so we decided we better go see her before we leave to Indiana. She looked so good and was so interactive with the kids.
Trip to the Zoo with Ohio Friends it was good to see my best friends from Ohio. It has been so nice to stay in touch with them and to get together. I am looking forward to Christmas when we can get together again.
BYU Football Camp Mckay had fun going to BYU football camp, DONS baseball camp and Rocky Mountain Baseball camp with his cousins and friends.
Trip to the Spanish Fork Reservoir
Drive Across Country, Nauvoo, Carthage and Liberty Jail Jason's mom and dad made the long journey with us so we made a few stops along the way to take in some church sites.
As soon as we closed on our house we were busy laying Traver tine in two bathrooms and the entryway. The house had carpet (yuck) in the bathrooms so it has made a huge difference.
We have also been busy painting. I still have a lot more painting to do but, it has been fun experimenting and seeing the results.
I will post more of the house as soon as I am finished piecing it all together, which might take some time. Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa Barney for helping us drive out our car and for helping us do an Extreme Makeover to the house in two days. Also, thanks to Grandma Marilynn for flying Beckham out on the plane and for also lending her skills.
WE have been in Indiana about 10 days. At church last Sunday I was talking about The Ohio State Buckeyes and someone informed me that we were in Hoosier country now. Well I hope I adjust to Hoosier country. We are liking it so far. I am a little homesick for my friends and family but, I will adjust and that is the purpose of cell phones and blogging.
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