October 19, 2009

Here is an update on our family: Chad has tapered off on bow hunting lately. We have been busy and the weather hasn't been real conducive. He is preparing for a trip to Mazatlan, Mexico in Early November with his work. He enjoys playing basketball and working on his motorcycles. He is pretty well recovered from a motorcycle accident he had while on his way to go hunting.

Our son, Niko, is working while preparing to go on a mission for the L.D.S. Church in January. We had a great multi-family gathering for his graduation in June and it is a joy to have him around!! We are really going to miss watching him wrestle this year...he was an animal!

Kelsey is a junior this year and is working hard in school and at the local A&W. She is very busy with school, work, social life, church, etc. She went to the Homecoming dance 2 weeks ago with her friend, Joey. She looked beautiful!

Katelynn is in the first grade and is so smart! She is reading on a 3rd grade level and reads everything! So much for spelling out words in front of her now. She and Logan participated in T-ball and swimming lessons this summer. they are great friends! Logan is home with me during the day and will turn 4 in December. I really enjoy the time I get to spend with him! He just finished playing YMCA soccer and is excited for the next adventure.

As for me, I love being a wife and mother. I am grateful for my wonderful husband who works so hard and makes it possible for me to be there whenever our kids need me. Now that the kids are getting a bit older, it has allowed me to do a few things I have wanted to. One of those things was to participate in my first sprint triathlon. I trained all summer and raced in August. It was a great accomplishment and I hope to do more next spring! I also rode in my first motorcycle race last April. It was a 52 mile enduro and it was difficult but rewarding. I also tried to spend more time with my horses this summer. They bring me so much joy.