Mighty Caleb

While checking out some blogs that I haven't looked at in a while I found this photo on my niece McKinsey's. Even though I was all alone at the time...I busted out in laughter. I don't know why but this just doesn't seem like my Caleb. I guess EFY does some things to your child and you don't realize. Everytime I look at it I laugh. The caption said "Caleb being Mighty". I can't wait to hear the story behind this one.

It's so unlike him...but I guess what happens at EFY stays at EFY!

HA! HA! HA! (Me still laughing!!!)

I love my MIGHTY CALEB!

Back To School

It's hard to believe that summer is over and we are back to school. Check out how cute my kiddos are on the first day of school.

BRIT

When we asked him who was going to go to school with Mom he raises his hand. So cute. Brit is only 18 months but comes to school with me 2 days a week. He is doing pretty good...both days he has ended up sleeping in my classroom. I'm not complaining!

LIBERTY
Liberty is in 2nd Grade and even though she was disappointed that she didn't get the teacher she wanted, she loves her teacher. She will do great! Check out the cutest skirt and flower I made her the night before school started. I think it turned out so cute!

ZACH
Zach is in 4th grade. He LOVES his teacher and can't stop talking about him. Seriously, he is the topic of many conversations around here. It should be a great year!

CALEB

My big 9th grader. This photo is a bit dark but he is such a cute kid. I love how he handles new unchartered territory. He has some good classes. It will be a great year.

Have a great school year!

He's Our Bishop!

On July 11, 2010 Craig was called to be the Bishop of our ward. We had known for 2 weeks about the call and during that time we were both amazed at the comfort we felt. I struggled with doubt of how we would handle everything, but the day before the announcement had a wonderful comforting experience. Truly an answer to prayers. We feel very blessed to be able to serve our great ward in this capacity. We love the members of our ward so much. It was said the day of his call that we were in for a "new adventure", which is so true. But we feel blessed and happy to take on the adventure.

He was so embarassed to have me take this picture, but come on we have to document these things! This was a week after he was called.

After church every week the kids go in and see Craig before we go home. It gives them a chance to say goodbye and talk to him a little bit.

Just Me Rambling...

*Let me first say that I am BORED! Although I have a list of things to do that is a MILE long...I still feel bored.

*I can feel summer slipping away from us, which makes me sad and happy at the same time.

*I want to take these last few days of summer SUPER DUPER for my kids but everyone's schedules are crazy right now so that is being put on hold.

*If I have to pick up one more wrapper off the ground, when a trash can is 5 steps away from it, I just may scream.

*I don't want to do anymore laundry, I will NEVER be caught up completely! It's time to face it.

*I NEED a vacation! I don't have the money for one but I think I NEED it!

*My kids are growing up WAY to fast! Every once in a while I stop and just stare at them, and wonder where the time goes.

*My computer is broken, something weird...who knows. It's buggy!

*I think I need to add some color to my house...I am drawn to blues right now, do you think that means anything?

*Is already thinking about Halloween costumes...I guess when you are in charge of the school Halloween programs you begin to worry about these things!

*Is excited to announce our Back To School Theme (a new tradition for our family) next week at FHE...I think it will be fun!

*I love that Liberty wants to play with my hair on a nightly basis...I LOVE having my hair done.

*I miss Craig...he is VERY busy right now, with work, being Bishop and everything in between, I miss seeing him all the time.

Okay, enough of my rambling! Don't worry, I am fine...I just needed to say what I have been thinking!

(hopefully fun photos to come of what we've been up to...just as soon as my computer is up and going! Can't wait!)

Someone's 38 Today!

Happy Birthday Craig!

Got up

went to work

worked really hard

computer decided to delete all work that had been done today

got stressed out

came home to a decorated house, balloons, banners, presents, and cake

ate his favorite meal...steak, garlic lime shrimp, and fruit salad

changed into suit

went to meetings

Another happy day in the life of Craig!

I got some awesome photos of Craig blowing out his huge flame of candles. But the computer/photo thing still isn't working.

He is such a great dad, and husband. We all love him so much. Thanks for making our family such a great one!

Happy Birthday to YOU!

I am pretty bummed my computer is totally flipping out right now. I haven't been able to get my photos onto Craig's computer which sort of makes me even more crazy! I am a blogger who loves pictures...but this post will just be without!

Tons has been going on around here...both boys had there State Baseball Tournament last week, we went to 12 games in 3 days. In 100 degree weather (okay, I don't know if it really was 100 degrees but it sure felt like it!) I will admit the thought crossed my mind that it would be nice on the crazy schedule if they both lost in the first round. Well, that's now how it panned out...which was even better. Both teams made it to the final round. Caleb was playing in Lehi and Zach in PG both at the exact same time. We had to divide and conquer! Craig went to Lehi and I was in PG. We sent texts back and forth to keep each other up to date.

Caleb's team battled back in their first game and but still lost by 1. So sad! They ended up taking 3rd place all around. It was a great team! Caleb played hard and got some great hits and made some great plays. His batting average for the season was 802. Pretty good, or so I'm told...I really don't get all that jazz!

Zach's team did super! They completed a perfect season. Winning every game including all their tournament games. The championship game was going great and then the other team rallied and came back to tie the game, sending us to extra innings. Zach got an AMAZING hit in the extra inning...hitting it all the way to the fence bringing in a few runs! The crowd went wild...I started jumping up and down but had to quit cause I thought I was going to wet my pants I was so excited. They ended up winning because of that hit and some great playing in the field.

Two Sunday's ago...a big change came about in our home. Craig was called to be the Bishop of our ward. We had known for 2 weeks, and it was so hard knowing and not being able to talk about it. We both were in sort of a haze, but once he was called the haze was lifted and he jumped right in. It is so strange to hear people refer to him as Bishop Veenker. I am still not used to it and he still thinks they are talking about his dad. Things are running smooth at the home front, we are just adjusting to not having him around in the evenings. But knowing what he's doing seems to comfort everyone. Brit makes him feel so great, he is always so excited to see him when he walks in the door. He even thought it would be fun to join him on the stand this past Sunday. His behavior was perfect up there...I jokingly said maybe he should just sit up there every Sunday.

Summer seems to be winding down. I can't believe how fast it goes. I honestly don't like the thought of it being over! But, I sadly have no control over that! Football is just a week away...which means the crazy schedule will begin again! The 2 week break was nice!

Happy Summer!

Oh What Do You Do In The Summertime?

WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE SUMMERTIME, WHEN ALL THE WORLD IS GREEN?

DO YOU...

Hit a baseball...

*caleb playing in the pg city tourny. (he did hit this ball...it just bounced straight down...and yes he made it to 1st*

Do you scoot on a scooter?

*brit loves to ride the scooters*

Win a trophy...

*zach just after awarded his trophy for the dbacks coming in 1st*

Go play tennis...

*brit and i hanging at the tennis courts*

*lib taking a swing*

Swim in a pool, to keep yourself cool...

*zach and lib while taking swimming lessons*

Play Quarterback...

*caleb playing quarterback while attending a football camp at the UofU*

Go to Strawberry Days Parade...

*brit, lib, and i went to the grand parade together. brit loved it to say the least*

Do cart wheels all the day long...

*give lib a little bit of space and you will find her doing this*

Live at the ballpark...

*zach at one of his Irish baseball games*

Swing in a swing...

*brit loves being outside, and put the boy in a swing and you have one happy camper*

Is that what you do??? SO DO I!

*hope your summer is going as great as ours! i just wish it would slow down, it is going by way to fast!