Bryce's BSU birthday

What makes my 11 year old TICK?? BSU of course! For Bryce's 11th birthday party we decided to surprise him and take him and 10 buddies on a "surprise" fieldtrip. We started out with a nasty joke, telling the boys we were going to Build a Bear at the mall...not that there's anything wrong with that. It's just not the funnest for these macho boys. We arrived at the mall and broke the news to them that we had won a contest at the Blue and Orange store...we were going to get 1st in line to meet Vinny Perretta of the BSU Broncos. The boys each got a new BSU shirt and hat from the Blue and Orange store--OUR FAVORITE STORE--and then they met Vinny and he signed all their stuff and was such a nice guy. They were thrilled! Both for meeting Vinny and not having to go to Build a bear.

Next, we were off to BSU to see the stadium and the amazing skyboxes! Joel has lots of great connections and was able to get us a personal tour of this beautiful new facility at BSU. It was so thrilling. As much for Joel and I as for the kids. We even brought along our trusty photographer/best buddy, Kevin. He was equally squealing with delight. To top of the day, we got to actually run and play on the blue turf. That stuff is so cool. I didn't realize that the turf is about 2" long and quite soft. The boys were in seventh heaven. We finished our day with posters and trading cards and were back home for cake! BSU of course made by my FABULOUSO sister Tia!! IT was a darling blue turf field with Bryce's name on it. I'll figure out how to load more than 3 pictures someday...

Bryce had the best birthday ever! He was walking on clouds the entire weekend. He was so cute. He now wants to put up the saying, "The only colors I see are Blue and Orange" on his wall in his bedroom. Someday that kid is going to be a BSU FANATIC FAN!! Like father, like son. Happy 11th Birthday, Bryce. We love you.

Rachel's Baby Quilt--in the workings

Running Rachel...

I love this fun quilt for my sweetest running buddy, Rachel. She is expecting her first baby in March--a BOY--and has been running every weekend with us during the whole pregnancy!! She is amazing. As per doctor's orders she is now done till baby comes. I miss her already and can't wait to see her little guy when he gets here. She is having a baby shower next weekend so I must get in gear and bind this quilt for her. It has aliens and spaceships all over it with the best green MINKEE on the back. Haven't tried MINKEE yet? Oh, you'll fall in love with it. OH, by the way the funky little triangle thing...it's supposed to be a rocket pillow. It isn't the best, but I thought it was kinda cute in a pathetic way. ONLY 6 WEEKS LEFT, Rachel!! You can do it.

Beautiful little Taylor's quilt

A New Quilt for Taylor!!

Here is one of my newest baby creations for my special new neighbor girl. She is so beautiful and this quilt has the cutest colors of pink, brown and turquoise. And on the back is the FABULOUS (my new word) MINKEE! It is the softest fabric to put next to baby. I wish every quilt I owned had this on the back. I now need to bind it and actually get it to her before her 1st birthday! Welcome to the neighborhood sweet little Taylor!

Rollie Lane Wrestling Tournament

Seth went to the Rollie Lane Wrestling tournament at the Idaho Center yesterday. He did a great job and was able to wrestle some of the best kids in the region. He was there with his several of his teammates from Rocky Mountain High School. This tournament had 44 teams from several different states and the competition is unreal. There were hundreds of boys there.
The Rocky Mountain wrestlers all did a great job and are the toughest group of guys I know. I would not want to be beat up like that. They showed great team spirit, sportsmanship and are just all around nice young men. I am glad Seth gets to associate with athletes like this.

I also feel lucky that Seth is involved with this team because of the caliber of coaches they have. They are fantastic people who treat the boys great. They are tough on them, get after them when they need it and are always there to uplift and encourage them to keep going. I am grateful for all the time and talent they share to help my son and the other boys become great men on and off the mat. THANKS!

Aside from the normal worries a mom has in this sport, Seth was proud of his most recent battle wounds...a black eye and big fat lip! NO, I didn't do this to him...although he sometimes might deserve it. HAHA!!

Well, here is a crazy bunch of kids having a ball in the snow. We were invited to spend the day with my cousins, Amy and Glenn at their cabin in Placerville. We drove up on Saturday and spent the day frolicking in the snow and enjoying each others' company. We ended up staying the night as the snow kept coming down and we were nervous to drive out on the roads at night. We woke up to even more snow, but the roads had been plowed and we made it home fine. What a wonderful weekend with family.

Not even sure if this is what I do? I am so jealous of everyone's cute blogs so I am going to try one for myself...now I'll need pictures and fun times. I may have to just make them up?? Our big thrills in life revolve around eating and going to many a sporting event.