I just LOVE these two....

This is my new FAVORITE photo of Jonathan and Kasey....they are my two most favorite people in the whole world!  I am so grateful for them both & LOVE that they share a passion for soccer! 

Dixie Invitational Tournament

This Thanksgiving weekend our boys played in the 6th Annual Dixie Invitational Soccer tournament.  This year tournament was a HUGE success.  Over 100 teams came to St George to compete this weekend....it was a fun tournament, even if the weather was really cold.  Our boys took home the GOLD medal in the U11 Boys bracket. 

These are a few photo highlights from the tournament

I am so proud of Jonathan and Kasey!  Jonathan played hard in all 4 games....and Kasey was so excited to see our boys earn their FIRST Gold medal as players and Kasey's first Gold medal as a coach.  What a great experience for our boys!  Way to go SC Ivins Soccer!!!

Trenton's first crush....

Trenton has the biggest crush on Brent's girlfriend Lisa!  It's so funny....anytime Brent tries to hug Lisa Trenton jumps in the middle and pushes Brent out of the way.  Lisa is so good to play with him when she's over.

I love this kid....he is so dang cute

Lisa and Trenton coloring after Thanksgiving dinner

Nertz

We got a great game of Nertz (or pounce) going after eating Thanksgiving Dinner.  It was fun to have so many people playing at once.  Nertz/Pounce is a family favorite of the Cottam's too! 

Bring on the game.....7 decks of cards & lots of laughs

Jonathan, Milton and I trying to pounce first

Greta getting serious

Lisa laughing at how slow Brent is   :-)

Thanksgiving weekend at the Knoblauch's

This Thanksgiving was spent with my family and we had a great time!  I am so thankful for my family and all that they have done for us over the years.  I am so blessed to have such a great family. 

My Dad & Mom

Brent, Kendra & Blake - one last Thanksgiving before Brent leaves on his mission

Rocco, Greta & Marin

Sheena & Brody

Alyssa & GG

Brent, Kasey, Mom, Uncle John, & Kendra

Trenton & Jonathan

I love Thanksgiving!  I love to drive through Santa Clara after dark and look into homes (from my car while I drive) and see all the families gathered togetheer, kids running through houses, playing football in the yards, tons of cars parked in front of houses.  I love it!  Tis the season to let go of the past, move forward and reconnect with lost loved ones! 

Happy Thanksgiving!!

Vista Class Halloween Party

I have been so behind on blogging.....Jonathan had a great class party that was lots of fun.

Each team was given a LARGE roll of toilet paper and had to use the whole roll to cover one person in thier group.  This was my group.....and they rocked!

This was probably the funniest game of all.....it was called a "bubble wrap ball".  They played halloween music, then when they stopped the music the kids had to make a funny pose.  It was a huge hit!

Another halloween classic - pass the pumpkin

Jonathan had a good time at his Halloween Party and even more fun trick or treating with his cousins.

Happy Halloween!!!

Happy Birthday to two of my heroes

Happy Birthday to my baby brother Brent.  Here are just a few reasons I love Brent:

  He literally saved my life with his bone marrow....twice

He is almost always smiling

He has a HUGE heart

He looks like Wolverine...hahaha (not in the photo, but he does in a few others!)

He came and sat by my bedside everyday while I was in the hospital for 10 days

He is always willing to help others

He is a fantastic leader & leads by example

Thank you for always being true to who you are! Our lives have been so blessed to have you in it.  I hope you have the BEST birthday ever!! 

I love you!

Happy Birthday to THE best grandma EVER!  I am SO blessed to have the most wonderful grandma!  I just LOVE her.....here are some of the reasons I love her:

She is there for you when you need her

She is so proud of each of her grandkids....no matter what mistakes we have made in our lives

She is the defaniton of Chirst like love

She is one of the kindest, most loving people I know

She loves and cherishes every minute of being a grandam

Her eyes light up when any of her grandchildren or great-grandchildren enter the room

She is SO fun to watch ANY sporting event with

She has such a strong testimony - she makes me what to do my best

Thank you grandma for being such a wonderful woman, grandma and mom.  I can't even begin to tell you how much I love you!  There have been many times in my life when your unconditional love and support have helped me to become the woman I am today.  Thank you!  I love you and hope you have an amazing birthday!