Nate takes 3rd

Nate has been doing 4-h and competed in his first event today. Nathan, Nate, and Josh traveled down to Florence, AZ to see Nate compete.
Nate took 3rd place in Barrels..TIME: 34.68
4th in goat tying. He had the goat tied and when he was done the goat got one leg out...TIME: 124.31
and 6th in the Poles..TME:42.20
He did really good. He ended up riding Silkie Runner for all events and took it nice and easy with him, because this was new for the both of them.
He earned eight points for the event which adds up through all the other events. For places in the end of the year.
Good job Nate! Keep up the good work!

Student of the month Baby!!

Josh was chosen for student for student of the month for September. The school has a assembly where all the kids are invited, they call it Pride Day! A different grade takes a turn each month performing a program in front of the school. This month was 5th graders which worked out perfectly. I got to be there to see Josh win this awesome award and see Nate perform.
SOOO COOL!
Josh has worked so hard for the award. He is an awesome student and we are so proud of everything he has accomplished.

BRYAN LOST HIS FIRST TOOTH!

Bryan saw Josh starting to loose his teeth and decided he wanted some money and told me Mom, i have a loose tooth. I told no you don't your to little, but sure enough a week later out it pops with another coming in close behind it.

Student Council

We are so proud of Nate he recently ran for Student Council Secretary and won. He wrote his speech by himself and designed his own posters. Nathan is so excited to take part in Student Council and can't wait to fullfill his duties.

Cub Scouts

With Josh turning eight this year we now have two cub scouts. Nathan made his way into WeBelos and Josh is blazing through his wolf. We both are so proud of our boys as they set out on this adventure.


Nathan and Josh, cub salute

SAMMYS WALKING!

I WAS SO EXCITED!!
I was so afraid I would miss Sam taking his first steps..But he saved them for me. I was home after work, trying to relax on the couch and he decided to stand up and walk over to the cooler a little ways away from him.. I don't have a picture of that, but I do have an attempt soon after walking from dad to a 4-wheeler the boys have. I have been so lucky I was sure I would miss all his firsts, but somehow I have been there for them. I feel so blessed to be a part of every moment.
Video to follow soon:

Payson

For the Fourth of July weekend we decided to go camping with some friends of ours. We ended up taking the horses too..which was a lot of fun. We joined the Hyman's and Brice's. Along with us I brought a friend from work and her boyfriend.

The boys love getting up here and playing and enjoying the nice cool weather. They get to go quadding and don't forget about crawdad fishing. I do believe this is there favorite.

Shanna hasn't been horse riding since she was a little girl, so a chance for her to ride again was quite exciting.