{All About AUSTIN}

Austin's certificate from the IOWA testing

(he scored in the top 10% in the nation for math)
Austin and Jace

Austin's principal pride recognition

Austin's story that he wrote that earned him his principal pride award.

Austin is now 9 years old. He is one of the best kids ever. He is such a great big brother, who is always willing to help out with his younger brothers. He loves to play with Logan, and is always willing to entertain Blake and Jace while I try and get something done. He excells in school. His teacher said at parent teacher conference that other students in the class fight over who gets to be his partner. He received a certificate for scoring in the top 10%, nationwide, in math. We are so proud of him and are glad to have him in our family!

{The Living Planet Aquarium}

Last week Tammy and I took our scouts, which really ended up being a scout, to the aquarium. I had my 4 kids and she had her 2. The kids had a lot of fun. It was so cute watching Blake get excited about the fish. Jace wasn't feeling the best and fussed, and Blake of course wanted to RUN everywhere. Needless to say I was exhausted by the end of our adventure. Thank you to Tammy for always helping with scouts, and also with my little munchkins. I am so glad to have her as a friend. I truly have the best friends anyone could ever have!

UPDATES

Jake, Logan, and Charlee at the Draper Temple Open House
Mike, Austin, and Megan at the Draper Temple Open House

Draper Temple Open House

Good Things Utah

Emily, Julie, Natalie, and I went to Good Things Utah

It was a week of never ending birthday celebrations. On Monday I went to lunch with friends, Wednesday we went to GTU, Thursday we went to the Draper Temple Open House (not for my birthday though), and Friday Natalie threw me a surprise party with friends and family (Thanks Nat). On Sunday was the big 30! We went to my Mom and Dad's for Sunday dinner. I can't believe how fast time flies. I remember my Mom turning 30 and can't believe that it is me now. CRAZY! It was a lot of fun getting together with everyone that week.

BASEBALL!

Baseball has officially started! The boys did a baseball clinic put on by Copper Hills High School last week. They had try-outs on Saturday. Austin is on a competitive team playing for the Braves, and Logan is on the Reds. They are both excited to start playing. Although sometimes they dread the time it takes away from playing at home (mostly they miss the video games), they truly enjoy playing the game. I love to watch the games, this year I may not enjoy it as much with the 2 little ones, but it is so fun to see how much they improve. Ryan is helping coach Austin's team, and is excited for that. We love BASEBALL!