Friday, September 11, 2009

Sohm Family Campout

We went up to the Heber Valley Campgrounds w/ Tyler's family last weekend. It was so much fun! My kids are already looking forward to next time. Here are a few pics of our weekend.

Jacob was fascinated with the wood pile. I lost track of how many times he climbed up the little path, and came down with a log, and continued over to the fire pit to drop it off. He was so dang cute!

Grandpa kept all of the kids entertained. He had them play cherades for each other. 
Leave it to Grandma Becky to devote a whole cabin to games and crafts. The kids loved finding their rocks and painting them. They had other crafts that they did as well. 

The funniest part was when Grandpa sat all the kids down, and told them how the missionaries used to fight off the indians with special guns. He instructed all the kids, step by step, on how to make their own "missionary guns." They were made out of PVC pipe, and mini marshmallows were their ammunition. Um... can we say, "marshmallow fight"? Kaden, Garrett, and Riley were all trying to attack me as I was taking this picture of them.

Here is most of the fam getting our wrist tags to do the obstacle course.
Abby flying high on the rope swing. She loved it, and wanted to go again. 
me getting all hooked up.
Riley slowing down after a big swing. 
Of course, Jake just couldn't miss out on the fun. He was so cute in his little helmet and harness. He is so brave.
Hold on tight Jakey!
Tarzan, I mean Tyler, swinging through the trees.
Sohm Family photo. Thanks Dallan and Becky for a fun weekend!

Sunday, September 6, 2009

School Girl!

I didn't know whether to cry, or shout for joy for this day. Abby started kindergarten at Sprucewood Elementary. She is so excited, and has been counting down the days- literally. She asks how many more days until school starts every morning when she wakes up. She has a great teacher, and is so thrilled to be a "school girl" now! She couldn't wait to wear her 1st day of school outfit. She looked so cute!

Abby was so excited to finally put her Dora backpack to good use!
Awwww. Abby just loves being able to go to school with her big brother Riley now! He feels pretty cool too, since he "knows his way around".Jane is one of Abby's best friends. I think it makes things easier knowing they are going on this crazy adventure together. The craziest thing was the sign behind them saying "I will be College Ready in 2022". I so don't want to think about that right now!

Mommy had a hard time saying goodbye. I will miss my little Abby Cadabby as my sidekick every morning.
Abby's other best friend, Eva, just happens to be in Mrs. Barton's class with her. They are going to have a great year!
And, off they go. I love you Abby!!

Saturday, September 5, 2009

1st grade

Riley started first grade this week. I can't believe my little boy is growing up! Time really needs to slow down! He has a great teacher, and is so happy to have his best friend William is in his class. He is loving having lunch at school (as am I). He loves having 2 recesses, and has already started playing "chase the girls" with his friends at recess. He said that he loves it even more when the girls chase them.  Is he growing up TOO fast? 

Lining up at the first grade door. He was so nervous, which was so cute! I love my boy!!