Ashton gets an "E" for Effort

Ashton got an award at school today!  We're so proud of him!

Win or Lose Ice Cream Cone

The four of us went to Cameron's soccer game today (minus Ethan at a friend's house).  His team is still growing in their skills and it has been tough to lose games.  We decided to set a new rule: win or lose, you get an ice cream cone.  It's all about the experience, anyway.  :)

Nose boo-boo

Ashton got his nose a little too close to Grandma's candle and burned his nose.  The band-aid provided just the right amount of comfort and a ton of laughter.  Soon, Ashton was laughing too!

Back to school

I've officially started back at Santa Clarita Elementary doing music.  It's going great and the kids are glad to have music again!  Things are busy at home between laundry, dishes, homework, lesson prep and church.  We haven't taken many pictures lately so there isn't much to show.  I will show you my new bulletin boards in my classroom!  I love it!

More soccer

Taking a turn as keeper/goalie

 Cameron and his team played well today winning their game 4-1.  The highlight today was Derrik starring as assistant referee!

Nice socks....he had to change his shirt since there already
too many blue shirts on the field.

Heading to the game!

Cameron Soccer Star

Cameron had his first game last Saturday!  He sure learned a lot and we enjoyed watching him play.  The team lost the game but it was just a practice.  He had fun so we're happy.  We got his pictures in the mail tonight and had to share!

Me and the Boys

I don't get in photos much.  My role is behind the camera.  I take that role willingly because I love taking photos of my family.  But, every now and then, I get in a photo and those photos are so special to me.  They're also special because if I'm lucky, the boy won't be making a goofy face.

Cameron hits the big 1-0!

We celebrated Cameron all weekend long with a sleepover on Friday and dinner out last night in honor of his birthday!  Is he really 10?  Wow.  Happy Birthday buddy!  We love you!

First Days 2011

We successfully survived our first days back at school!  Both Cameron and Ashton returned to our familiar campus and Ethan stepped onto the junior high campus.  Everyone had a great first few days.  We're still struggling to get out the door on time and getting into a routine after school, but we'll get there.

Soccer Clinic

Cameron went to his first soccer clinic last week.  He got a good workout learning new drills!  Tonight he finds out more about his team, the practice and game times and meet his coach.  Here we go....it's soccer time!

Golfing and Driving

Dad took us out to the golf course to practice his game.  :)  Cameron and Ethan got to drive the golf carts around while we hunted for the ball!  They had so much fun!  Ashton and I were on the cheering squad.

Facing our High Dive Fears

Cameron

Papa Ron

Derrik

Ashton tackled the smaller diving board

Ethan

I did eventually go off but it took awhile.  It was high!

Family time

July 4th

The new traveling position!

Cousins Alyssa, Noa with Cameron and Ethan

The 3 boys sleeping at the parents house.

 We went to Apple Valley to celebrate July 4th with the grandparents this year.  We went to Derrik's cousins house and had a cookout and the boys went swimming.  There was a rainstorm that came through which was a nice touch for the desert!  Ashton fell asleep and missed the fireworks.  We had a lovely visit!

Makin' Music