Cheer Clinic-Basketball

As a family more than anything we love going to Air Force sporting events.  This year Savannah was able to go to the cheer clinic sponsored by the base.  She had so much fun.  The best part for her was being able to work with daddy's cadets.  That is one of the perks that comes with his job.  He knows people and they love Savannah.  Brittltynn wished she could be part of all the fun, but she isn't old enough so she cheer from the side lines.  

 At some point during the dance Savannah decided to play ring around the rosies.  We really had a lot of fun watching her cheer for her Air Force Falcons.  

Ice Skating

 Eric loves ice skating, he loves playing hockey, watching hockey and being around the ice.  He is even more excited that Savannah loves going to hockey games, and of course when you daughter asks if she can skate like her hockey boys, how do you say no.  So we planned a family night on ice with our friends.  It was a blast.  This was Savannah's second time on the ice and she was daring enough to let go of hands and the bucket to try skating on her own.  Brittlynn had fun but couldn't go very far without her dad.  We were happy to have the Walqhuist family come and join us.  It is always more fun when friends are involved.

 Brittlynn is ready to take on the ice

 Jacob is having lots of fun.

 Benjamin having a blast

 Just starting out and she wasn't sure how much she liked it.

 Brittlynn loves being with her dad.

Emily and Alex even came along for the fun.

Abigail all on her own.

Happy Halloween

What a great time of year full of celebration and family tradition. To start it all off we took a trip to a local pumpkin patch where the girls were able to pick out there own pumpkins.  Brittlynn just wanted a little on that she could carry and Savannah had the hardest time finding one that was just right for her.  After searching for what seemed like forever the pumpkin was found.  The girls were so happy with what they found.  

Then next activity that follows was carving of the pumpkins.  The girls had so much fun watching their Daddy and helping him.

 Then it was time for the costumes.  Savannah was so excited to be a butterfly.  I would have to say that she was the prettiest butterfly around.  Brittlynn dressed up as a cute little bunny rabbit.  I love these girls and I love how much excitement they have for the little things each day.

Ice Blocking

They have a tradition in our ward here in Colorado Springs right before the kids go back to school.  Its kinda like an end of summer kick off.  The tradition is ice blocking.  It is not anything complex.  You get a block of ice from the store, put a towel on it so that you bottom doesn't get too cold and then slide down a grassy hill of fun.  At first Savannah was a little scared... and then daddy kept going down the hill with her and by the time she was done she was a pro.  I love her willingness to keep trying and not getting scared.  

Family update...

Life is busy and crazy.  Alex and Emily are back in school.  They have quickly found that summer life is a lot more relaxing.  They are trying hard (for the first week) to stay ahead of the game.  Eric is busy at work with the cadets starting another year.  He is getting ready to go to a class in Alabama for seven weeks.  Savannah will be starting preschool soon as is so excited to go to school like brother and sister.  Brittlynn is growing.  She has mastered going up the stairs and does it every chance she gets.  She doesn't know how to go back down and has fallen down the stairs one too many times.  Pollyanna is busy with a new calling and trying to put order in our new house.  

Emily, a sophomore this year, besides the regular classes; English, Math, History, and Science, she is taking Theater and Musical dance class.  She has elected to take released time seminary, but in order to do that she has to take an online course.  We will see how well she does this time.  Last year it was more difficult than she thought.  We are excited for her...but we aren't sure if we like that she is growing up so fast. 

Alex, a junior, is loving our new house, because we are so much closer to the school which means more soccer time for him. All the hard work has paid off and he made the varsity soccer team playing his favorite position as center mid.  He is trying extra hard to stay on top of his studies and we hope that he continues to be so motivated.  It is great to see your hard work pay off. He is also taking a rocky mountain course where he gets to go rock climbing, mountain biking, zip lining, etc.  

Our family is growing way to fast but we are excited for the adventures that are going to come. We recently took some family pictures.  It was a lot of fun, and we are grateful for our friend April taking them for us.