He's Amazing!

I can begin to tell you the many emotions that a mom would experience while watching her son score 44 pts. in a game...but I wouldn't be able to finish. For starters...

Amazement.... they just kept going in! It was so fun to watch.

Love...seeing Chase video tape the game and cheer for Blake each time he scored and Coop calling from a friends to ask how his brother did and how he was doing. Brothers. Love.

Joy...knowing that Blake has worked hard and been dedicated, since he was 5, to this game of basketball. He's been patient, played roles, stepped up, and is doing his best at making this an experience for his team. That makes me so happy....to see him happy.

Sentiment...This experience is also something that Curt gets to share with our son. I am grateful for how wise he is... and talented. I remember watching him play and coach throughout the years and know his passion for basketball as well. He's been a huge example for Blake and has kept his focus when times aren't so great.....I know, right? Sports getting ugly? Nah!

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A Lil Christmas 2012

Christmas Eve...Pj's and boys exchanged hats

A note to Santa....left by Blake...haha he gets us! He just doesn't know reindeer names.

It's a White Christmas:)

So, this is what takes place when couped up for 5 days together...boxing

....remote control airplanes in the house

......legos

 Brackett Christmas party....Aaron dressed for the occasion. Nobody else got the ugly sweater memo

Just a sample of the gifts at our white elephant.....this guy won't go away, he's been in the family for 2 yrs now.

Happy 18th Blake!!

So proud of our son! I love Blake to pieces and can't believe how fast those 18 yrs. have gone. Curt and I have been talking a lot about the many memories we have had and moments we have shared with our boy. Ive been anticipating this year for a couple years now and now that it's here....I realize it's not as bad as I thought, things are just as they should be and Im enjoying every minute of it.  I'm grateful Curt and I are able to share this together.....we did it!!!

This was his birthweek!

-birthday dinner from Grandma Cleveringa on Thurs.
-presents on Thurs.....new gameday attire and NBA2k13 from mom and dad, workaholics from Coop, Nike elite socks from Chase, cash from Grandma and Grandpa

-birthday breakfast from Grandpa Cleveringa on Fri.
-basketball game in Herriman (got a W) Fri.
-Blake and I sushi lunch on Sat.
-friends over to decorate sugar cookies and hang out on Sat.

 We wanted to see who could decorate the best cookie between Peck and Blake....Blake had a good start, but Jordan pulled through....you can't lose with Santa and we couldn't identify Blakes. Some say it was a turtle...we may never know.

 Moose (Dallyn) made a special bday cookie for Blake and Jordan (his birthday is the day before Blakes) so sweeeeeet! haha

Finally,
-Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins over for pulled pork sandwiches on Sun.

This was an expensive month for the Blakester......good thing he is on his own now!!!
Team dinner at our house~$200, his Birthday ~$200, Basketball fees $180, basketball tourny in St. George~$$$, and none of it is Christmas related!

Im happy for every moment I get to share with this amazing man...Blake!

Last Bball Season!

No words for this. If you've had a senior , you know what I'm feeling right now. If you haven't, and you have kids, you WILL! Either way, we all feel joy watching our kids be able to do what they love. Right now, I am full of joy and super proud.

Blake scored 32 points...winning would have been better, but you can't go winning games right off the bat. They've got nowhere to go but UP! This was a write up of the game
Click HERE for the link.

This is what I saw as I came home from work!

Im happy for the moments I get to watch Blake play basketball...

Thanksgiving Fun!

I love my family...as crazy, disfunctional (we're not THAT bad), and lively we are...it's always a good time and we have fun together. My brothers, sisters, and Dad make me laugh so hard! They all have a different type of humor too. Back to Thanksgiving...that is what I am most thankful for, my family. I know, it's not original, but there is never a dull moment. I love Curtis for being able to manage me and my family and stick around. But, honestly...he loves it!

Poker with the guys...

Dressing up the cute neighbor baby in a turkey costume and putting him in a roaster for gigs...

And shopping with the girls...

Kristen is HILARIOUS! Every year, if you need something, she'll get it. We don't even have to wait in line or fight a crowd. She walked out of Target with the 50" TV, we were laughing in amazement!

The problem was...we had the car and 5 people. She was showing us how we would all fit.

The poor girls...the things we do for...wait, who did we buy it for?

Im happy for the moments I get to spend with my sister and niece shopping...for absolutely nothing...at 1:00 a.m....and laugh til I pee

Love these guys!

Bear Lake

We headed up to Bear Lake for 3 whole days and 3 whole nights...all 5 of us...together...and we made it! Can you believe it? It was such a nice break, everything was beautiful! I love spending time with my guys. Im either laughing, crying, refing fights, in amazement, proud, or shaking my head:)

Im happy for the moments where all three boys are in the backseat either fighting or loving on eachother....im not sure which is which at this point.

Im happy for the moments where we enjoy hikes and picnics together.

Im happy for the moments where Blake can't stand that his Dad beats him at tennis

Im especially happy for the moments where the boys are happy and Coop loves everything about the trip.....food, crafts, swimming, tennis, drive, milkshakes...everything! AND he tell you with a big hug

Cornmaze!

I love fall. It's probably my favorite time of year. We hung out at Cornbellys Thanksgiving Point for hours...enjoying the elements of fall!

Im happy for this moment where Coop grabs my hand and says, "thanks mom for bringing us here, you are the best mom ever!" And, "How do we get out of this friggin maze?"