Pinedale

Lovell played in Pinedale this Friday and Saturday, so we decided to go down and watch. Friday, the Varsity played and killed them. Carson was able to get in most of the 4th quarter and even had a tackle! It rained HARD the whole game, but luckily we came prepared with umbrellas and warm/waterproof clothes.

We stayed the night and then watched the JV play and beat Pinedale also! It wasn't raining on us, but it sure was chilly, but at least we were dry.

After the game, we grabbed Carson and decided to drive home by going through Yellowstone. It was a beautiful drive and none of us had ever driven that way. We stopped in Jackson for some Merry Piglest for lunch and did a little walking around.

7th grade Football

Tonight was Travis's last 7th grade football game. They were small in numbers this year (only 11) so they had to bring 8th graders down every game to help fill in spots. They had a pretty successful year, winning 4 of their games, and they learned a lot. Travis played on the line this year and was always disappointed when he didn't get to tackle someone! He loves the physicalness of football!

Travis's team after their last game.

Turning 10!

How can it be that my baby is 10?! Landon is such a blessing in our family. He is easy going, a great helper, fun, chooses the right, loves animals and tagging along with his brothers, and all the little cousins love him! We are so happy that he is part of our family and love him tons!

He started his day with bird hunting and they got a crane! After they were done hunting, he opened up some gifts. He got a new shirt, some muck boots and slides and a new bike.

That afternoon, we watched Travis's football game and afterwards, Grandma and Grandpa gave him his gift. They got him a bean bag chair that he's been wanting ever since we went to the family reunion in Idaho.

For dinner that night, we went out to eat at the 310. We had birthday cake when we got back home.

We hope you had a great day, Landon!!

Crane hunting

After a few years of putting in for a crane tag, Christian was finally able to draw one. They went out a couple of times to try and snag one, but they quickly found out that cranes are harder to hunt than they originally thought they would be. It wasn't until they were hunting geese with friends, Greg and Rocco, that Christian was able to shoot one. The cranes were flying in to the geese decoys and he was able to get a good shot on one. They are a massive bird! Christian kept the breasts to cook up. He's heard that they are called the Ribeye of the sky.

Christian ended up grilling it like a steak and we all had some. We were all pretty disappointed that it didn't taste like a ribeye. It was not very good...Christian said it tasted like liver (I've never had liver, so I wouldn't know...I just knew I didn't like it).

Homecoming

This week has been fun of homecoming activities and dress up days. The high school and middle school both had dress up days. Monday was 'Merica Monday

Tuesday was extraterrstrail day at the high school (Carson didn't dress up) and 90's days at the Middle school. Travis went as Wayne from Wayne's World

Tuesday night was the powder puff football game. Carson was asked to be one of the coaches for the sophomore girls team. They ended up taking 3rd, but had a blast!

Wednesday was World Wide Traveler day at the high school and the Sophomores had the Bahamas. It was Wacky Wednesday at the middle school and Travis didn't dress up.

Thursday was clas color day. Sophomores were black and 7th graders were tie dye.

Thursday was also the pep rally. A friend had told me that parents and community members wer invited to attend, but I was hesitant to go, but all day I just kept feeling like I should go, so I did. I took Travis with me after Landon's football game and we watched the volleyball game and then stayed for the pep rally and announcing of Homecoming Royalty. To my surprise, Carson was chosen as the Sophomore class homecomeing attendant. I was so happy that I had decided to stay so I could be there for that! He was super excited and surprised also!!

Friday was blue and white day. Both boys wore their jersey's.

Friday nigth was the Homecoming game. We played Big Piney and beat them pretty good! At half time they announced the Homecoming royalty. It was fun to see them all.

Photo credi: David Huber

After the game, they had fireworks and a dance for the high schoolers.