Gublers

M.J. and the kids drove down to Vegas to hang out with us for a day. We had so much fun. I haven't seen M.J. since Christmas, and I don't even remember when the last time was that our kids played together. Jen and her boys came over also. Dylan and Miles were really good friends, when we all lived across town.

Kylee, Carlee, Mariah

Peyton, Kylee, Carlee, Mariah, Kyra

Peyton, Braxton, Cooper, Drazen, Kylee, Carlee, Mariah

Legion Baseball June-July 09

Drazen played his first year of American Legion Baseball for Sierra Vista H.S. this summer. WOW!!! I can't believe I have a child old enough to be in high school! This was a reality check, seeing him with all the other kids (young men) his age or older. Some were sophomore's, some were juniors. It's crazy!!! He had a great season though. They had practices Monday through Friday from 9-11a.m. and games at 5p.m. every day of the week. (Monday through Sunday!!!! So, needless to say we have been slightly busy!!!!! And now it's all over, and we don't know what to do with our time!!!! Drazen really enjoyed it though. He played 1st base, left field, center field, and he caught.


That's Drazen behind the plate! The only day I took pictures.

And that's Drazen batting. He was #9.

4th of July

For the weekend of the 4th, we went to BrianHead with Ty and Kristen and their kids. We had so much fun. The weather was great. It was a nice and relaxing weekend. The kids played, we took walks, Jeff took us fishing to his favorite spot, he even tried catching a fish for Malcolm! On our little fishing trip, Drazen hooked a rock and Katie walked into a branch. Other than that, it was a great trip. The Fire Dept. at BrianHead puts on a FANTASTIC Fireworks show!!! It was amazing!!! And all the people that come to watch, it's unbelieveable. I think it took about an hour for all the vehicles to clear up, after the Fireworks. People were coming in the morning and parking their vehicles, pulling out their chairs and bbq's, to get a good spot for the evening show.
Tanks Ty and Kristen for inviting us to come up with you. We had a great time!!!!

Katie's 1st science project, and letter people party!!!!

Katie had a science project due in kindrgarten this month. At first, I kwas a little hesitant about having a kindergartener doing a science project, but it actually turned out really cute. They had to pick out an insect to learn more about. There was a fact sheet that she had to fill out. Katie picked out a ladybug. We learned a lot about them. It was kind of neat. Then we made a ladybug out of poster board. Last Thursday, Katie had to present her report in front of the whole class. She read the report, and then she had to answer 6-7 questions from her classmates about her insect. She did so good. I am so proud of her.


On Friday, they had their Letter People Party!!!! Each child ws supposed to pick out a letter they wanted to be, and dress up. Katie picked out Mr. C for Ctton Candy!!!! We cut out 2 big C's out of poster board. One for front of her shirt and one for the back. We then decided to glue cotton candy to her shirt. By the time, the glue dried, most of the cotton candy was melted. So we decided to glue cotton balls!!! And VOILA, it worked great!!! She looked so cute going to school like that. But by the end of the school day, she was soooo done with that shirt. She wanted to change soooooooo bad!!!! And I think Ms. Kern is such an awesome teacher. Katie has really learned a lot this year.

Drazen's new DO!!!

Drazen has been telling me for a couple of months, that he wants to cut his hair right before high school. Well, that time came last week and I couldn't be happier!!!! Haha
Since now he plays for Sierra Vista's Legion baseball, he decided it was time to cut his hair. Everyone on the team has short hair, and a couple of juniors told him that if he also wants to play spring ball, and get in good with the coaches he should cut it. The coaches don't like long hair!!!! (music to my ears, it has been a long four years) He is so handsome no matter what, but doesn't this haircut make him SOOOO handsome????!!! He was so excited to go to school the next day and show it off, and after school said that ALL the girls LOVED it!!! Oh, no!!!
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Braxton is pitching!!!

Since Jeff has been coaching Braxton's team, he has been working with Braxton on his pitching. He has really been wanting to have Braton pitch!!!! Braxton pitched a few of the games this season, and is really doing a great job!!! He loves pitching, and is really LOVING baseball!!!!
On Saturday was his first playoff game. Even though our team lost (thanks to a HORRIBLE call made by a BLIND umpire, that cost us the game), Braxton DID an OUTSTANDING job pitching. I am so proud of him. He only pitched two innings (Jeff doesn't like the kids to pitch a lot, because they are still young and he doesn't want to hurt their arm) he had 22 pitches TOTAL, and a NO HITTER!!!!! How AWESOME IS THAT!!!!!!!!! He struck everyone out, except one fly ball that he caught, and walked a kid, that got out!!!!! WOOHOO Braxton!!!! He ws really proud of himself also. Now he keeps asking us, if he can try out for a club team.
And I thought baseball was going to be over for a couple of months!!! YEAH RIGHT!!!!(these are not the best pictures, but I only had my phone on me!!!)

Memorial Day Weekend!

This year, we decided to drive up to Orem for Memorial Day Weekend. We left Friday morning, after Braxton's softball game against the teachers at school. Jeff was so mad that he was missing a whole day of fishing on Friday, but oh well, we have priorities, right?! We were at Brad and Mel's from Friday until Monday. We had a pretty relaxing but fun weekend. Joyce and Tony also came down and brought Neuman. ( a little bonus for my boys) The kids had so much fun just playing in their backyard. On Sunday, Jeff and I took the kids for a drive up Provo Canyon, and to a park up there. It ws so nice. The weather was great. On Monday, while Jeff and Brad took Drazen and Braxton golfing, Katie, Carlee and I went to IKEA, because a trip to Utah (or anywehere with an IKEA for that matter) wouldn't be complete without a little IKEA shopping.
Thanks Brad and Mel for hosting us. We had a lot of fun.