Kurt had a lot of fun playing football this year. He didn't like giving up his weekends but in the end I think he was glad he played with the Logan Stampede. They did awesome and I had so much fun watching Kurt. The Stampede ended up winning the championship and they were also undefeated - which is amazing since this is only their second year in the league. We appreciate everyone that took the time to come watch and be supportive. These pictures were taken after the championship game. 
I can't believe our little guy is one. It has been such a fun year and I love watching his little personality develop more each day. We had a birthday party with my family on Sunday and then Monday we had some of our neighborhood friends over. Audrik loved it and ate lots and lots of cake.
I am a little behind on posting (surprise, surprise). Plus, I dropped my camera in the lake last Thursday so that kind of put a damper on my picture taking capabilities but my amazing hubby found my camera and I was able to get the pictures off my memory card.
Draven and his cousin, Dylan
Audrik and DreThis last week has been one filled with raw emotion. Our sweet little neighbor, Cole Larson, returned to be with his Father in Heaven on May 4th. I have never been good at expressing my thoughts or feelings but I am going to try because this last week has made me reflect on a multitude of things. It has made me realize how precious each day is. We never know what each and every day is going to have in store for us. This morning at the services someone said, "make each day your best." I think that is a great reminder to live each day so that if it is your last you won't have any regrets. As both my neighbors, Katie and Alicia, have mentioned on their blogs, it has reminded us to slow down. To slow down and enjoy the things that are truly important in our lives, slowdown and savor the little things because it is truly the little things that make life big. I am a "fixer" by nature and it is very hard for me when I can't step in and do something to make someone's trials easier or to take away their pain. I have learned through multiple experiences in the last year or two that I can't always "fix" it. I still have a hard time with that but I am learning that sometimes all you can do is be there, love them and pray to our Father in Heaven to give them some peace and comfort. I am so grateful to be living in such a wonderful neighborhood. It has been a true blessing to watch everyone come together with love and support. I am grateful for the example that the Larsen's have been to us. The faith, grace and love that they have shown during this week has been truly amazing and inspiring to me. Thank you to everyone who has called and offered support. Please remember the Larson family in you thoughts and prayers as they still have a long hard road ahead of them.
On April 25th my wonderful cousin, Chris, passed away. I have been so blessed to have Chris in my life. Our family is small and so we have always had the opportunity to be close with our extended family. Chris was the one cousin that was my age, and we had so many fun filled adventures growing up! Him and his wife, Jen, have been an amazing example to me. Their strength, faith and never ending positive attitudes have made me strive harder to become a better person. They are two of the most amazing people I have been blessed to know.
There is a beautiful tribute to both Jen and Chris on Jen's blog. Click here to read it http://gijenandchris.blogspot.com/2009/04/tribute.html
Kolton, Dylan and Draven
Ducks, Ducks and more Ducks
Drave and I
Grandpa Richard, Grandma Carol, Draven and Audrik
Grandma Carol with the grandkids (L-R: Draven, Audrik, Melinee, Kolton and Dylan)
Kurt's family left Saturday morning and that afternoon Kurt had his first football game at Wood's Cross. My sister, Barb, was awesome and came and watched with me. It was great, the weather was warm and Kurt looked hot!
Kurt is number 63. The second white guy from the right or the one making that awesome tackle :).
