School program and Gingerbread Houses

Here are a few pictures from the last few days.

Raegan had a cute singing program at school, We missed Xander's program (there's always next year right?), she also had a little performance at dance.



Yesterday and today we made gingerbread houses with the kids. Darrin won the "most structurally sound" as well as the "best looking" I helped Rae/Tre/Xander with their houses and feel that I have not missed my calling as an architect in any way.

Thanksgiving Football

I know, I know. Thanksgiving was a while ago. Give a girl a break.

These are some pictures from Haiden's football tournament in Las Vegas. It was a lot of fun watching him play. He played every single play on both offense and defense, he didn't come off the field once. I think after each game he was exhausted but he played really well and seemed to have a fun time. We are hoping to make this a family tradition and go to the tournament every year.


#12 "Fast Haiden Parker"
That's my boy up there with the ball :)
This one is Haiden tackling the other guy.

Oops He Did It Again!!!

That's right folks, Haiden broke his collar bone AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 6 Weeks and 3 days after he did it the last time (not that anyone is counting). So, he is out of football for the season, obviously. He is heartbroken and honestly I am sad too, it was fun watching him play. Hopefully next year we can have him play again and NOT have any more broken bones. Seriously people, have we not have enough medical issues? Isn't it someone elses turn? Not that I want anyone else to be hurt or sick, I'm just sick of it being my kids!

Fall Fun

Who needs toys!? The kids had a blast playing in the leaves today while we were doing some yard work. I love that they can have so much fun with just the simple things, they piled the leaves over and over just so they could jump in them again.

Happy Birthday Xander!

Happy birthday buddy! I can't believe you are 4 today. You are getting so big and learning so fast. You are a funny little boy and love to tell stories. We love you!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRE!!!!!!!!!!!

It is hard to believe how big my kids are getting! Seems like just yesterday they were all toddlers :) Tre` is really starting to be a big kid. He is in 2nd grade now and doing great! He loves all things computer/nintendo related and is very smart on them both. Often times I come to find he has changed something on my computer that I don't even know how to do.

Happy 8th Birthday Buddy!!!!

Hope Kids 5K Fundraiser

This is our awesome team (from top left, Jenn, Karolen, Kim, Alicia, me and Stephanie). We raised $435.00. Hopekids Utah raised over $20,000! This was a fun morning and I was very happy to be a part of it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARRIN!!!

Happy birthday to my wonderful husband! I am so thankful to have you as my very best friend. You are a wonderful example to me and to our kids. I hope you have a WONDERFUL birthday!!!

OUCH!

We've done it. We've had our first broken bone. Tonight at my parents house Haiden and Darrin were doing what they love (Playing Football) and Haiden landed wrong, after hearing a pop, and some very sad crying we decided to take him in. Can you see it? He broke his clavicle (collar bone).


Hard to scan a copy of a copy. He is very disappointed that he won't be able to play football. I am really hoping that he will get to play the last 2 or 3 games, perhaps if I beg the coach.... we shall see.

YAWN!!!!!!!!

Tired anyone?

Just a note :)

Raegan had her counts done at clinic today. All looks really good. Her ANC was 5000! That is the highest it has been since diagnosis! WOO HOO. She is very healthy, growing very well and full of spunk!

Hope Kids

Our family have been part of the Hope Kids since September of last year.

Hope Kids provides ongoing events & activities and a powerful, unique support community for children with cancer and other life-threatening medical conditions. They surround these remarkable children and their families with the message that hope can be a powerful medicine.

The reason I am writing this entry is to ask my friends and family if you would be willing to donate to this cause. I am not asking for large amounts just small donations if possible.

I am running a 5K with a few friends to try and raise money for this wonderful organization.

Here is our site:
http://www.active.com/donate/uthopewalk/princessraegan

also, here is a great video that shows some Hope Kids and the things they go through.
http://theoldhamfamily.com/hopekids-video

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!

Yesterday was the first day of school for Haiden and Tre. Haiden is in 4th grade, which by the way is so weird! Where does the time go?!! Tre is starting 2nd grade. So far (ok so it has only been one day), he seems to be liking it.

Today was the first day of 1st grade for Raegan. She did great when I dropped her off but a friend of mine was there and said she cried. Thankfully that friend has a little boy in Raegans class so she paired them up and that seemed to fix the tears (thanks for the pictures Leslie!!!). I am crossing my fingers that Rae does better about getting dropped off this year, last year she was not good at it at all, the whole year!
These are pictures my kids took. They have nothing at all to do with school. Just funny to see what they take pictures of.

Preschool!

Today is Xander's first day of preschool. I can hardly believe that my baby is going to school. He is getting so grown up!

Football Practice

This has been a crazy week! Haiden has had football practice every day for 2 hours. He has done really good and I am very proud at how hard he is working to be on this team. Here is an exciting video for you.


and you thought you'd be seeing Haiden practicing!

P.S. Hope I don't get kicked off of blogger for posting obscene material!

Need your help and support!

Last year we went on Raegan's "Wish Trip" granted from the Make-a-wish foundation. This was a WONDERFUL trip for our family. I am selling rubber duckies to help support Make-a-wish grant other wish kids their most heart felt wish. If you can please go to:
http://www.kintera.org/faf/donorReg/donorPledge.asp?ievent=318740&lis=1&kntae318740=E70D535436EB4E168B3D1911F6CF33EB&supId=262813661
and purchase a duck.
(you may need to click on "sponsor participant" and then enter my name.
Thanks!

Baseball...

Haiden has had a TON of baseball with the Sidewinders. They just went to the tournament of champions and got 2nd place. The boys all played really hard and kept the score close at 12-9. Haiden hit one ball 186 feet. He really played good and it was fun watching him enjoy being out there with the team. On Thursday he made a catch that he had no business making, both teams were standing up in amazement - one of his teamates said "that was an ESPN catch!" hehe. I don't have any pictures because my camera is broken (Dangit!).

Now we start football. Tomorrow!

School program, baseball, sleeping kids and a murder most foul.

I couldn't get any great pictures at Raegans year end program. 1/2 because our camera is not working and 1/2 because I was crying the entire time. (Yes, I will readily admit I am a cry baby!)


This is Rae doing her fashion walk - she was a bit shy about it and didn't really flaunt her stuff. Still very cute!

Next up we have baseball. No, I don't have any pictures of Haiden playing, just of Tre, Rae and Xander playing with the camera.



I just thought I'd throw these in here - hehe


And last but certainly not least. My kids took picture evidence of their dastardly deed.

See the snail, innocently climbing on the swing set.
See the snail, snatched my my kids.

See the snail, crawling on the ground, probably trying in vain to escape his fate.

R.I.P. little snail. I am sorry.

HAPPY FATHERS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy Fathers Day to my wonderful husband, my dad, my father in law and all the other great dad's out there!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

I am sure none of you want to hear me get all mushy but too bad!

I made the best decision 17 years ago and married the love of my life. I am so happy to have Darrin as my husband. He is my very best friend. He is a wonderful man, husband, and father. I truly appreciate how hard he works to support our family. I am so grateful that he chose me to be his wife.
Thanks for being mine! I LOVE YOU DARRIN!