Random Updates

I have been slack on the blogging lately. Not because I haven't had things to blog about but because I have been too busy to sit and blog. There has been a lot going on for all of us. Megan has started piano lessons and so far she loves it. She is really a natural, says her mom, but she can hear a song and then within a short amount of time, she can play it, by ear. She is having a little bit of a struggle adjusting to middle school but it helps that she attends private school and it is a lot less overwhelming because it is much smaller. She finished up her first year of volleyball and we were very proud of how well she did for her first time.
Chandler has been racing (BMX bikes) for the past several months and so far has placed first each time. It is really layed back but it is great exercise. He really enjoys it.
Kayla has finished her school volleyball season and her last in private school. She will go into public school, where Hayli attends, and that will be a much better opportunity for her. She received MVP, for the third year in a row, at her banquet last week. She and Hayli also had try-outs for club volleyball last week. Let me say, club ball is quite a sacrifice financially but it is going to be a lot of fun for them and very beneficial for them as players. They will travel and play pretty much until about May. School volleyball starts in June. It will keep her busy for sure, especially since she will also play softball come February. Kayla is playing on the 16 age team for club. She is the only girl under 15 that made the team. We are proud. She is a great athlete. She also has a very busy social life.
Hayli had her interview for the cable tv sports channel as Player of the Year. It was fun. I am really hoping to be able to get a copy of it or something. She had a great job (for the month) teaching gymnastics but that conflicted with her club volleyball practice schedule, so that has ended. She picked up her first and last pay check from there yesterday. However, she already has another job and it will be very flexible with her practice schedule. It is hard, you want them to learn responsibility, but at the same time you want them to have these other opportunities to further their talent. Responsibility can be gained in a lot of ways and I think that the fact that she is a straight A honor student and juggles sports and a small job shows she is responsible...or becoming so. She is loving the freedom of having her own car and dating!!! However, if one more dude over the age of 19 calls our house for her, return missionary or not, we are changing our number!! Ha, ha..although, I am kinda serious. She also has a very busy social life and on the go all the time.
Kenny and I are going to be heading off to Bermuda for a week. My parents are coming with us and I am so excited. We have never been to Bermuda and I hear it is gorgeous. We are going to have to learn to drive on the opposite side of the road...YIKES! They do not have rental cars on the island, so we will be renting scooters..FUN!!

P.S. I LOVE to read but haven't had time to read in a very long time. I bought Nicholas Sparks' new book "Dear John" this week and read it in one day!!!! It was FABULOUS! He is a wonderful author! I am sad that I read it so quick but I couldn't put it down. If anyone knows of a MUST READ, please let me know. I need a book or two for my trip.

P.S.S. Kayla had her first church dance last weekend. She had a BLAST!!!

Is green hair better than no hair? Hmmm...

See what I have to live with! Actually, I wouldn't have it any other way. Kenny is always doing things to make us laugh. He is such a great dad....and he spoils his kids rotten. Those girls have their daddy wrapped around their finger. He is so protective of them though, and I think that is his only way of dealing with them growing up and being interested in boys. He jokes about giving boys the third degree (while cleaning his guns) in regards to his girls but he is partially serious. Sometimes, letting go is the hardest thing.

We get together at my mom and dad's for dinner on Sundays as often as we can. The cousins' absolutely adore each other. They are best buddies and I am so glad they have so much love for each other.

Hayli on TV!!!

We received some really exciting news yesterday. Hayli's coach informed us that he has nominated Hayli as Player of the Year. She will be taping an interview for the local TV station here in our area. How exciting is that?

Do I really like Halloween? I always think I do and then by about 8 pm on October 31st, I am pretty sure I don't. Now, let me just say, I love my husband. I really do but he is the reason I don't like Halloween. It always starts out great..the kids are dressed up and ready to head out to do some trick or treating, I am excited and love to see the kids in their costumes, and the air is crisp and cool, just perfect for a Halloween night. Fast forward an hour or so and here is where the problem starts. We could have visited every house within a 10 mile radius and that isn't enough for Kenny. He is like this marathon trick or treater. My kids can be worn out and begging to stop (okay, that never happens..but still) and he has to keep going. He is trick or treat psychopath...sorry honey but you know you need help. So, inevitably, every year I get dropped off early at our house so they can continue on their quest of acquiring every piece of candy in the county without my nagging. Maybe next year will be different....
P.S. We sure did miss Hayli this year. She had other plans but trick or treating is just not them same without her.