MY Favorite Photographer

OK I love the pictures my friend took of our Family.  She is the best photographer ever. Her name is Erin Fonnesbeck, She got some of the best pictures of the kids, here are a few.  Thanks Erin............

Bike Riding in Snow Canyon

Our family is big into bike riding right now. This is us getting ready to go with my sister Dani, Kaeli friends and cousins. Koda is riding with out training wheels, we bought him a little bit bigger bike and now we can go out and have fun as a family.  We love it.  We road down the snow canyon trail and had a good time.  Koda got off to a rough start going fast down hill but was a trooper and is an amazing rider now.  People keep  telling us he is the smallest bike rider they have ever seen without training wheels.  He is such a stud.

Madi's soccer and Mamma Mia!!

Madi is our little Soccer star.  Knowing Grandma and Kari were at the game she played out of her head.  She scored three goals and was in all the action.  We were so proud of her.  Their team name is the Flower Power Divas.  Notice the socks and uniforms, if they play like girls it's our fault.  This is the cutest group of girls ever.  We love them all.  

My mom and sisters and friends went to Mamma Mia here in Vegas.  We had a blast.  We went to dinner and the play.  IT is the best ever.  We had a good time with family and friends.  Thanks for coming everyone.  

Koda Bear plays soccer!!!

Well like most of you out there we are in the soccer mode.  Like it or not.  Bubba is doing awsome and is fun to watch.  He scored a goal this last game and thought he was a super star.  At this age I guess that is what they should feel like, we love watching Koda.   Grandma and Kari made it this weekend to watch Koda and Madi, they loved it.  

ME and My Daddy!!!!!

This little girl (along with her baby sister) see only their DADDY!!! Everyday Russ is home she request he pick her up on his bike.  They get yelled many comments on the way home about how Amazing they look, Russ holding her and riding.  I ran out front the other day and was able to capture them coming home.  She loves this man to death.  A couple months ago my mom and sisters were in town.  We were talking about going to In 'N' Out burger to eat, Madi replied she couldn't go there because that is where her dad takes her on their dates.  She is so dedicated to him she wouldn't even eat there with out him.  SO last Thursday he picked Madi up from school and they went on another date.  It always ends at In n out burger.  Lucky Girl.

P.S. One day Russ carried her bike down to have her ride it home, it was hot and that idea wasn't as big of a hit, she walked in all hot and bothered.

P.P.S.  Koda wanted Russ to hold him and ride and she was upset, she said that is only for them.  WHAT HAVE I CREATED???  I am nothing like her!!!!!!!!  Love you Madi......you too daddy.....

Fist Day of Kindergarten!!!!!!!

Woah!!! What mixed emotions, I am so happy she is excited, I truly wish I was..  Ya know they get to an age where they are so fun to be around then Bam they are the ones that leave, the good helper of the bunch..   When the bell rang I went to grab Madi off the playground and low and behold she was over to her classroom walking in the door.  Needless to say she wasn't to sad to see me go.   WATCH OUT KINDERGARTEN!!!!!!!!

As many have commented this is my little Poser.  Wow she loves it, but what I love is how the whole family wanted to wear new stuff because Madi did on this big day.  So we got Koda some new stuff out and of Coarse Miss Tia, to be honest I felt left and and went right down town and picked me out a new outfit.  It's like Christmas an excuse to buy and we buy it all.  PJ's (pictured below), socks, underwear, q-tips, washrags you name it.  What an ordeal this is.  

For the most part I am glad this day is over, we have lived it many a times in our minds.  It's just kindergarten for heavens sake.  Do you really think I will let my little Bubba serve a mission?  Please no comments to that. 

On a serious Note Russ gave both Kiddos fathers blessings to start school.  Towards the end of Madi's I looked at her sitting there arms folded and two big crocadile tears streaming down her face, I nearly died, then her and Russ hugged forever and she sat their silently bawling.  I will never in my life forget that moment.  I know she was so full of the spirit.  I'm proud of you Madi your the daughter I dreamed for.       

Koda Bear Hits the Field!!!!!!!

This little man is the funnest boy a mom could have.  He started soccer early this week, and boy is he fun to watch.  When we first showed up for soccer the boys started playing and kicking.  Koda was just being himself kicking, and threw the ball in over his head (in soccer the correct way).  His coach was sitting with a bunch of us parents and just said, " Is he for real?".  She loved his athletic ability and attitude.  I would have to agree he is a RIOT.