You've Had A Birthday SHOUT hurray...Aunt Tina!

Today is Aunt Tina's birthday (Erik's sister right under he and Liesl)!

Aunt Tina is one of my ROLE models!

There are many reasons why, to list a few...

*ever since I started dating Erik she made me feel welcome.

*she is a wonderful listener.

*whatever she touches she completes.

*she always serves the Lord giving her callings 110%.

*her house is always immaculate.

*I can ask her anything about cub scouts and she knows the answer.

*she would do anything for her children.

*she has always worked in her kiddos classrooms and helps them achieve to the highest levels.

*she is a wonderful cook.

*she takes time for my kiddos.

*she goes camping even though getting dirty is one of her least favorite things.

*she doesn't like her food to touch each other.

*after 4 boys she finally got cute Stephanie (born in the van in the garage)!

*always on time or early.

*fun to be around and one of my best friends!

Tina we love you and hope you have a wonderful day!

Tina and Stephanie at Molly Butler's Steak House (Greer, Arizona)

Tina and her beautiful family!

Have a great day!

Spencer are you one year older?

This will be my only blog entry on Lori's blog. I have known Spence since we were sophomores at Mesa High School. We have been best friends since we came off our missions. Spencer has been my best friend ever since, through our single years; best man at my wedding and so on. I love him like a brother and miss him as much since he moved to Washington and now he lives in Houston with Rani and the kids. I hope you had a great day buddy and look forward to getting some French Silk pie at Village Inn when I see you again! Happy Birthday Spence!!

Really MOM...

Wednesday night I told Carly to get into the bath tub!

She said, "really mom I can take a bath?

Can I get my arm wet and put my whole body under the water?"

"YEP, I replied hallelujah!"

While Carly had her cast on, taking a bath was a bit of a challenge. Her arm had to rest on top of the tub. Once her cast came off, for at least 5-7 days she could only take a shower.

She was so happy to be independent again at bath time. She was in our master bath and she just laid there under water relaxing and enjoying life!

You know that is a simple pleasure we take for granted.

I know I took for granted Carly's independence. So glad she can bath herself, dress herself and be independent.

"Really Mom..." happy Carly's arm is healing great!

What a gAMe!

Yesterday the Buccaneer's played against Willis Jr. High a tournament game. We played our hearts out. Won the first match, barely lost the second match and fought hard, but LOST the third match by two points. Each match was so exciting! Lindsey played amazing! She played pretty much the whole time. She got ALL her serves over and was so aggressive at the net. The team did great! Unfortunately we lost. I am so proud of Lindsey and know this was a growing year for her. GOOD season Buccaneers can't wait until next year.
Thanks to all that joined us to cheer Lindsey on.

Oma, Aunt Heather, Case

Carly, Brynn (both wore brown shirts/hair in pigtails!)
Aunt Lisa, Jodi Alder (cousin)
Conner, Jase, Oma, Crew

love you all and appreciate your love and support!

After the game some of us went to Peter Piper to celebrate a great season!

Lindsey was so sad they lost!

Tuesday's....

Every Tuesday we ladies (Oma, sister's and sister-in-law if available) get together for lunch. We use to go to Peter Piper and have their buffet, but found that we were up chasing kiddos and not much visiting was getting done. Today we went to Lisa's and the kids found Jase's FUN train.

These are always fun days if our kiddos cooperate...today Cole was on one so we left early.

Buccaneers WIN again...

yEaH bUcCaNnEeRs...

we now get to go to tournament play!

it was so fun Summer Edwards cheered at Lindsey's game! She is a dEaR friend of Lindsey's (comes from an amazing family)!

Faithful cheering section! Papa Larsen, Oma and Sienna thanks for all your support!

cHoCoLaTe...they found it in my bag before the game even started. I think it was even eaten before the game started. Gotta love them Cole, Kylee and Carly. Kylee was so cute, she sat on my lap and cheered as loud as I did (even when someone was serving, oops!)! It was a fun and exciting game - 3 matches had to be played the score was close most of the game. Lindsey did FABULOUS!

Happy Birthday Uncle LOGAN!

Happy Birthday Uncle Logan

10 Reasons I love you:

1. You always come to the hospital when a new baby is born.

2. You come watch my kiddos play sports, perform in plays, and whatever they are involved in.

3. You always help me out when I am in a bind (normally with babysitting).

4. You help Conner with his pitching.

5. You are a great listener.

6. You come to lunch even when you know you will be the only GUY.

7. Your best friends are your siblings.

8. You love Peter Piper Pizza and Serrano's Mexican Food.

9. You are a perfect example of fitness and being healthy.

10. You are one of my favorite brothers.

happy birthday I hope you have a wonderful day!!