SNOW DAY JANUARY 2011

     It was such a nice surprise to wake up to so much snow.  I had all intentions of going into work even got up and got all ready.  I just kept looking outside at the snow falling and decided I couldn't miss out on a fun day with the kids.  Life is to short to always to  be responsible all the time.  We had great snowball fights and enjoyed taking the 4-wheeler out to check out all the snow.  It was great to see everyone out playing.  Steele and I decided to have a great football game.  I wish I would have thought about it earlier to get some people together for a real game.  For some reason these days make me want to bake (and eat) so we did (homemade chocolate chip cookies).  I guess I will start eating better tomorrow! lol

Wheeler Pass



I hope the landing is soft.







Mike, Steele, and Nik

          We took the 4-wheelers and the mule up to Wheelers Pass and we were not able to make it to the top due to all the snow.  Ffortunately, we were able to find a nice hill to sled down (minus the two trees and stump yikes).  Also, the boys found a cliff to jump off into the powder.  I also was brave enough to do it!  Well, sort of.  I slid to the edge on my butt then jumped (only because there was no other option but to jump).   The best part was the great snowman we made and the herd of elk we saw on the way back.  They were so close to us.

                                                                                                                                                                                        



WRESTLING 2010

                                                               Some of Steele's cousins


     Steele has had a great season so far in wrestling. He has had 2 tournaments and has won both in his weight division. He was very proud to get his trophies. I think what is so much fun for Steele are the opening ceremonies where they introduce all the teams and they run around the gym, and having his independence in between the matches. He loves to walk around watching other kids, checking the brackets, and being TOLD to eat chocolate for energy. You don't dare feed them before weigh ins and then after weigh ins you start shoveling in the food. Poor Sedona. I use her to demonstrate what I'm talking about to Steeles dad regarding a move they learned in practice. Sitting at football games is nothing compared to 6-7 hour days at wrestling. The first tourney was 7 hrs and the second we were there for 6 hrs. We are out the door by 6:15am and not home until after 4. So glad we do not have our next one until New Years Day. I'm very excited to see his progression as the season continues.

Sharks 2010

     Steele has such a great season with the Sharks this year.  He really enjoyed being the running back and half back this year.  He also played free safety and outside linebacker on defense.  His main concern going to practice was if Sedona was going to come.  She did have to miss a few practices due to the weather, but was able to make it to every game.  It was fun to watch him mature as a player and really learn the game.  There is one game that stands out.  He was just an animal on the field.  The coaches called him Ray Lewis.   It was the first thing he said when he ran off the field.  I'm glad he knew who Ray Lewis was and his reputation.  He is looking forward to the Rush next year (I'm a bit nervous since to kids are so much bigger), but he is excited.  Every game he would watch the Rush walk to the field doing their chant.  The passion he has for the game of football is very exciting to witness as a mom.   We have watched the documentary "Boys of Fall"  I can't tell you how many times.  I can't wait to see where it will lead him in his future.  So far it is either Boise State or Texas.  I'm hoping for something closer lol.