Toby Before & After

Toby finally buzzed off the 'fro. Just in time for winter :) He had a "cell project" for science where he had to create a diagram of a cell. He chose to make an iron on t-shirt. Jim said he looked like he was pregnant with a cell, LOL. In the newer photo with the new 'do' he had just helped me finish putting up the Halloween decorations. He is such a helpful guy!

Mom, Julie, Ash, Dad, Scott, Crystal & Jim- I'm talking to you!

Ok. I decided it would be neat to have my blog posts auto emailed to you guys so you could see the posts as they are made. One little pitfall- you guys never comment on my blog anymore :( Yes, I am whining.

Jazzercise with the Young Women

Got to share my love of cheezy 80's workout routines with the Young Women from our ward. My favorite instructor was a sweetheart and taught a special, private class just for us. I was so proud of the girls and the leaders for jumping right in there and not being bashful. We had SO much fun!

Salem Lake 10K

Casey, Christi, Kim, Jaime

Had a great time running the Salem 10K with some friends. This was Casey & Jaime's first 10K so that made it a special day. My time was just seconds off from my time on this race last year (about 54:20). It was a nice sunny day (a bit hot actually). Since I've only been running 1-2x a week this was a HARD race!

Arielle Earns "D2" Rating

Arielle & Jessie

Arielle doing cross country jump

Arielle & Jessie

Arielle passed her D2 Pony Club Ratings! I realize this is total horse talk, but basically that means she had to pass a couple riding tests including trotting, cantering, jumping poles (verticals & cross rails) & jump field obstacles. She also had to identify types of horses, parts of the horse and tack and be quizzed on horse safety and horse health. She has been gearing up for this test the past year. Congrats Arielle!!

Start of Another Great Soccer Season!

Toby & his friend Mark after the game
Toby scoring a goal

Toby throwing the ball in

Toby is having another great soccer season! He's playing on a league called Optimist (same one he played for last year) only this year he is on a new team. The team he played on last year was disolved and he is now on 'The Strikers'. Toby's team has won their first 3 games, Toby has scored 6 goals, he's on fire and having a great time!

Boy Scout Court of Honor

Unfortunately, my scouting pictures of Toby are few. I was able to snap this quick shot right before his recent Court of Honor. He looks thrilled, doesn't he? LOL. He actually conducted the Court of Honor to satisfy a communications merit badge requirement. He also earned his Woodcarving, Geocaching, Fish & Wildlife and Mammal Study merit badges. He is more than half way to his Eagle!