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Jeff and Stephen went to the ReAL game on Saturday and had a blast. First they went to Iggy's for beer's and dinner and then on to the game. Jeff came home and said that they had the best time. I am so happy that Jeff does a one on one night with all of his kids. Let's them know how important they are to him. Love you Papa and Stevo.

Katie and her new boyfriend Ethan. They look so cute together. I think this is the longest she has kept a boyfriend. They are going on a month now. Wow... He scored a touch down at the game last week and dedicated that one to Katie. Isn't love grand at that age, 14 going on all grown up.

Danielle & Katie

It is so nice to see my two beautiful girls having fun together. They look so different but in fact are very much alike. Very tender hearted and sweet. I love you Danielle and Katie.

Today will be Katie's first game to cheer at. She will be cheering for Lehi who are playing Westlake. Of course it has rained throughout the whole day. Let's just hope it don't rain for our Friday Night Lights game at Lehi.
She is so cute when she cheers and I keep telling her "Stand up straight, throw your boobs out there", of which I think she is a little overwhelmed at her growth spurt so therefore she kinda slouches to hide them. I say "If ya got em, show em!!!"
She is a beautiful girl and we are very proud of her...

Go Katie Girl...show em what you got!!!!

Isn't it funny how time slips away.
Most of us spend it wishing away.

I wish it were Sunday or Friday or Fall.
I wish I were Short or Pretty or Tall

I wish I was Old or Young or New.
Or Fat or Skinny or my eyes were Blue.

All of these wishes day after day.
Are a life gone by wishing away.

Enjoy what you have in everyday life.
The Struggles, the Joys and everyday Strife.

One day you will find as you are old and gray.
A life well lived with wishes tucked away.

With all of the wicked storms that we have been having in the last week it is just nice to be able to enjoy being outside again. Last night Katie M. brought Raegan Lily (almost a year old) over and Jeff and I watched her while Katie did the girls cuts, dyes and extentions. It is amazing how much energy babies have compared to folks our age. She climbs the stairs, does clap, clap, says DADADADA and is just the cutest thing ever. We took her outside on the grass and to watch her was hysterical. My kids when put on grass would grab handfuls and throw it. Raegan would pull one blade at a time, analyze it, change it from one hand to another, and then in the mouth it would go. Watching her made me realize how much I truly missed out on "being in the moment" when my kids were growing up. Too busy making sure they were clothed and fed to really take the time to enjoy them as little people. Now I know why my parents are much better at being grandparents than they were being parents. So much more time to sit back and enjoy the moment compared to worrying about food on the table, are they using their manners, did I raise them to be good Christian people, yada yada yada. But I digress. It is so fun to watch Jeff with the babies, he is so good with them and they love him. I am looking forward to having grand kids and taking the time to watch them grow while their parents run around with all the worries that we all have when raising kids.
It was a beautiful sunset last night and I look forward to many more of them with Jeff, my kids, grand kids and family.
If you are still raising babies, please stop for a minute and enjoy them as little people, trust me they grow up fast.