Fall break!

We didn't get to go anywhere for Fall break due to football and work commitments, but we tried to do some fun things. 

I annihilated the kids in laser tag. They didn't know I still got it :) 

We bowled and played games.  

Then of course we went to several of Cavin's football games. 

It was an uneventful break, but the kids got to relax and hang out with their friends.

Ragnar is another year older!

Ragnar turned 47 on September 25th! It was a low key birthday, but we tried to spend a little time celebrating him. 

We had birthday donuts and cake! Cavin had a football game and Channing a cross-country race that night but he loves to support his kids. 

On the weekend we went downtown to Papas burgers which he raves about. He loves it and it is really good. Then we went over to the waterwall since I've never taken the kids. 

We had a fun night celebrating this wonderful guy together! Happy birthday Rags, we love you!

Homecoming at AHS!

After some encouraging, Cavin decided to ask a friend to his high school homecoming. He was adorable when he asked. 

His friend loves Disney and Disneyworld so he played her "I can show you the world" from Aladdin on his cello and asked. It was sweet. 

He looks like a giant next to tiny Anna.

They had a great group of kids to go with. One of their dads is a photographer and wanted to do so many poses. :)

He loves this boys!

These boys have swagger!

All of us moms love to see the looking fancy and happy! He had a fun time and I am so glad the boys were brave and asked the girls out. 

Cross Country Season!

Channing decided to do Cross Country again for TMS. Since I am behind on blogging due to not getting the pictures to sync, her season is already over. It is just 6 short meets. She started the season off well then had to sit out for 2 weeks since her her sciatic nerve and hip was bothering her. 

She had fun practicing with her friends. 

She did well this season and ran hard. We were happy to support her. 

She still doesn't love running, but she dislikes off season more, so she endures the season. I'm glad she put in the work and tried her best. 

Ella is officially a Thunderbird!!

At the end of August I was able to fly up with Ella to Cedar City, Utah for her to go to Southern Utah University. She started her freshman year of college there. 

She was lucky enough to receive a scholarship and was very excited to begin her school year. 

The campus is small, but cute! 

She is staying in Founders hall and has 9 roommates! She was super lucky to get incredible roommates. Her room roommate Sophie is great and she is having a great time. 

We checked her into the apartment and she was ready to go! 

This is their tiny football field. 

We got her settled and she was independent and ready to take on the world! I thought she would stay with me a few nights, but after she moved in, she was ready to hang out with her roommates and have fun! I thought I would be super sad to leave her behind, but seeing her so excited and thriving just made me excited for her. 

Here she is on her first day of college! She is doing really well and happy and staying very involved. We sure miss her at home, but I am glad she is doing well. She rarely calls so she doesn't seem to miss us too much ;)