Soccer Soccer & More Soccer!

Kara, Mallory, & Carson played soccer this season.  They really enjoyed making new friends and playing soccer.  Kara's coach made the team run a lot at practice and she really didn't like that, but I kept telling her that it was good for her.  Mallory really didn't kick the ball much!  She just ran up and down the field like a princess.  Every time the ball would get close to her; she would just watch it roll by.  Carson, however loves soccer.  His skills this year really improved!  He was up for the challenge and loved every minute of it!  Here are some pictures of the season.

Little Shop of Horrors

Shelby was is another play through the school.  The play was Little Shop of Horrors.  She was a Hobo and a Zombie!  She really does a great Zombie!  There was long hours of practice and the play was really good.  The whole crew did a fabulous job.  I was a little worried about the play because I didn't know the story line, but it was a really cute play.  Way to go Shelby!  We are so PROUD of you! 

ZOMBIE SHELBY!

WICKED!

Last night we had the opportunity to go see WICKED!  I can only think of one word that best describes this musical, AMAZING!  My girls have waited since Christmas to go and so they were so excited!  We went with our friends the Elg girls, Stephanie & Alison!  On the way there we picked up Wendy's for dinner and then headed to the Gammage.  We got there really early but I didn't want to be rushed.  Then come to find out the play didn't start until 7:30 and I thought it started at 7.  Oh well we had lots of time to get excited.  The performance was 3 1/2 hours of great entertainment.  We got a few pics of the night and thought I would share them with you!  If you haven't seen this musical I would HIGHLY recommend it!  What a fun night!

My Daughter is growing up!

I just wanted to post a little tonight about Shelby.  She is growing up so fast!  I can't believe that in two years she will graduate High School!  This last week I took her to the DMV to get her learners permit!  She passed!  So now we are really trying to teach her how to drive.  She told me that she would rather drive with Dad because I make her nervous!  She will learn and be a great driver.  On Friday when she got in the car from school she handed me a paper and told me that her seminary teacher Brother Wilcox had asked her to be the seminary president.  I was so proud of her!  She really has taken a liking to seminary this year!    She will do great as the president.  Shelby, I love you and I want you to know how proud I am of you and what a beautiful daughter of God you are!  Love, Mom

Mom you don't look like a Grandma.

So this morning Mallory and I are in my bathroom getting ready for the day and she asked me, "Mom how old are you going to be on your birthday?"  I replied to her "I am going to be 38"  She says, "Wow thats a lot!"  I told her that her mom is getting old!  She sweetly replied, "Well mom you don't look like as old as a grandma!"  I laughed so hard.  Then she asked me  "What kind of birthday are you having?" I told her that when you are as old as me you don't have a certain kind of birthday party.  I am thinking she is going to tell me that I should have a Tangled or Dora party.  I asked her if she had any ideas of what kind of party I could have.  She replied, "How about a Percy Jackson party!"  "Oh I don't really like Percy Jackson!", I told her.  She said to me with a big grin of her face, "Ok how about Lady GaGa!"  She is such a FUNNY GIRL!

Happy NEW year!

So I have really been trying to start the New Year off with some goals that will help me to be a better me and also a better wife & mother.  I often feel that I am living the best I can and sometimes I feel very inadequate.  My needs of my family often come before the needs of myself (I am sure every mom feels this way too)!  So my goals for this year is just to try and make better choices!  I often find myself just eating and drinking too much DIET COKE (devils juice) just to get me through the day!  So I can say that I have not had any Devils Juice for almost 3 weeks.  It has been hard but I keep telling myself "you can do it!"
Another one of my goals is to write more on my blog.  I would like to try and keep a personal/family journal on my blog and then print it into a book!  Sounds like FUN!  Wish me luck!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TESSA!

I know it has been a really long time since I have posted on this blog, but I am going to try and be better!  Three years ago today we finished off our family and was blessed to bring home a healthy baby girl.  She has brought us so much love and laughter.  She is a spit fire just like her oldest sister Shelby.  She loves her daddy and also loves to be the boss of her siblings.  Tessa is full of life and so fun to have in our family.  I really can't believe that she is the big "3" today.  Happy Birthday Tessa!  We love you!

Flag Football Here we come!

Conner really wanted to play flag football this year and so that is what he is doing!  He really enjoys it.  I went to his first game (we lost, bummer).  But here are a few pictures of Conner!  He is getting so big and I can't believe how tall he is.

Family Reunion Pool Bash!

We had a fun time in June having the Anway Reunion at our house.  Everyone enjoyed the pool and lots of great food.  We didn't have our whole family there and we missed those who could not come, but we were so glad to have Aunt Brenda and her boys with their families. We played "Minute to Win it" games and ate lots of ice cream to try and keep cool.   Here are a few pictures of our fun time.

Fun Family Pics!

My girlfriend and I decided to take some fun pics of our kids for Fathers Day! I thought I would post a few of them for those who still look at my blog! Thats not too many people. But I hope you still enjoy them. It was lots of fun! We had to hurry because it is so hot!

Conner Is Twelve~

Ok I have really had a hard time wrapping my mind around the fact that Conner is now 12! He has grown up so fast and it is crazy to me. He has been so excited to get the Priesthood. All he talks about is passing the sacrament to our Bishop this next Sunday. Yesterday we had our family and friends over to do the ordination and then we had Sunday dinner. I just want to thank everyone for coming and supporting Conner. He is such a sweet young man and we are so happy that he now has the priesthood. Here is a picture taken yesterday of all those who helped with the ordination. Wonderful Memories!

A day I will never forget!

I had the wonderful opportunity to be a part of a wonderful reunion. Roy is a member of our ward from Africa and he fled the country 6 years ago. He has been trying the whole time to get his family (wife & 4 children) here with him. Well it finally happened. I will post a link of where you can go to read their story and look at pictures. WARNING: DO NOT read without a HUGE box of tissues! Here is the address: www.trevordayleyblog.com. This really shows you just how important the family unit is and how much we need to strive to strengthen our families!

Love to all! Becky

I want to be a big girl!

Ok so a couple weeks ago Tessa decided that she needed a big girl potty. So potty chair + training pants = $25.00. She sat on it a couple of times and to my surprise she DID it. Hey for Tessa! And then she said I need a diaper. So I put a diaper back on her. So today, out of the blue, she says, I am going potty. So here we are again in the thick of potty training. I really did not have this in the plans today. Isn't she aware that if its not on the calendar, it DOESN'T happen. Wish us luck! She already has had 2 accidents but refuses to put on a diaper. She is so strong headed! Good Luck Tessa (or maybe its should be good luck to mommy!). :0)

Aida 2011

Aida 2011

Shelby had the opportunity to be in the play put on by the Queen Creek High School Drama. They have worked so hard on this play and it was a wonderful show. The story takes place in Egypt. It is a love story between an Egyptian Captain and the Princess of Nubia. Shelby's part was alot of dancing and a fashion show. The pictures below are of her fashion show dress. She did such a great job and we are so proud of the work she did. She has made some good friends and made lots of memories. We Love you Shelby and are so proud of you!

OH LIFE IS SO GOOD!

Ok, She survived the load of laundry! She is just cute as a button snuggled up to her gangkey (blankey). I wish this was all I had to worry about, because if it was I don't think I would get out of bed ALL DAY!

Oh It hurts So Bad!

So if you don't already know Tessa has a favorite blankey that she loves soooo much! Well, last night she was sick and threw up so her whole bed got put in the washer this morning. I didn't know it could be so hard. Her body is lying on the floor and she is just SAD!! Life is SO HARD!