Chapman

Just a minute to brag about one of the coolest little boys in my life, Chapman! He is one of those kids who is pretty much good at anything he does - with the exception of skiing (but I am sure if he really tried it he's be pro in a couple of years)! Not only does he have mad sports skills, but he is so smart that he would probably be able to correct many grammar errors I am going to commit here and he's only 9 years old.
He has recently won the State of Utah championship for free throws in his age bracket, and is headed to compete for title of Western States Champ next week in Las Vegas!
We are very proud of him and love him to piece. My girls think he is fantastic and love playing with him.

One funny story I just cant resist telling happened at Chapman's recent sledding birthday party at the cabin. It was a mix of families all come together to celebrate Chapman! Kids had fun sledding and playing in the snow (OK, adults too) and the adults snowmobiled and ate lots of yummy food. The little girls had a blast playing with the cabin toys, made hideouts and played great all day. Last weekend Sierra & Halie were fighting and Sierra ran away and said "Ouch, my weenie" I kindly informed her that she was not equipped with that part and this is what she said in return "actually it's called a jewelery box" After I recovered, I asked where she could have possible heard anyone call it that and she said that the big kids said that at Chapman's birthday party after they went over the big jumps sledding!

If only I could absorb as much as the kids do - perhaps then I would be as smart as Chapman!

It has been a long time

Yes, I am still planning on writing a blog! I really want to write a blog, but this year when things have gotten crazy I have decided to let some things go and stop feeling guilty about them. Hence, the blog was one of them. Busy, busy, busy!
One big change in our lives is that Mandaline has come to live with us full time! We are all very excited about this, and she is (usually) a complete joy to be around. Duaine and I feel like we have been waiting for this to happen forever, and thankfully it has.
Every Monday I help at Sierra's kindergarten class for about an hour doing centers. This is so much fun, and is really one of the highlights of my week. The kids have gotten to know me, and I have gotten to know them as well. The always make me laugh, and want to wash my hands :) Sierra loves it when I come, and is sad when other moms are there and I am not! She is so sweet, she will still greet me with a big hug & kiss when I get there!
Halie and I go to singing every Thursday, and this truly is the highlight of her week. Every day when we drop Sierra off she say "is today my singing class day?" then gets mad when I pull into our driveway instead of going to singing.

Lea and I have been going to puppy training. It is going well and I feel really encouraged by how fast she seems to learn what we are trying to teach her. It is fun, but hard to find extra time to practice her tricks. I feel like I am in school again with the nag of homework in the back of my head all the time.
So that pretty much sums it up. Busy, but happy!

Now I am going to try to be better at updating - at least at my previous rate of like once a month!