~Boise Vacation~

Scott and I have been trying to make a tradition of going to a Boise State game since we met. We did miss a year because of having Ryver and just living away from babysitters. This year was extra awesome for a couple of reasons. We left Ryver at Grandma Sherry's, so we were without child for the first time overnight in over three years. Wahoo!!! The other reason was the St. Luke's Women's Fitness Celebration was this weekend. We were going to kill two birds with one stone. We had a full weekend ahead of us.

Scott left work at noon on that Friday and we met my Mom in Poky to drop Ryver off. He was so excited. He kept telling me he was going to Grandma's... "I'm going to Grandma Sherry's by myself. Not you, not Daddy, just me. Right Mom." I'm glad he was excited because it made it easier to leave. We went and did a little shopping on Friday night, dinner, and checked into the hotel. I always love staying in a hotel. And this was a really nice, clean, hotel for the price we paid it was awesome.

Scott's work Western States sponsored a team for the St. Luke's 5k. We were T-WOW. This stood for The Women of Western. We had purple team shirts with our name on the back of them and white Cat hats. It was a blast. The St. Luke's Women's Celebration is huge and so amazing and fun to me. To have that many women in one place is crazy and fun. There is loud music, everybody is dancing and there is so much energy. There were around 13,000 women running, walking, or wheel chairing the 3.2 mile course. The Ages range from newborn to over 80 years old. AWESOME! It was a great race and my personal best this year. I ran it in 26 minutes and 4 seconds. Sadly to say I have no pictures for it because Scott wasn't even there. Not only did Scott get to go to the game but he went to the big Home Depot Game Day with ESPN. He dropped me off at the mall to catch the bus for the run and he headed to the stadium bright and early. Fun experience for him, I do which I could have gone with him though.

I better put in here somewhere Boise played Oregon State and of course they won. We were in the end zone and sat around some great people that made the game even better. Go Boise!




What is a football game without the band!


He is seriously having so much fun! It was great to see him so excited for like a month before we even went. It was like a kid at Christmas time. Love it!

It was fun to look up and for the most part have sections of blue, white, and orange. Let me tell you the people in Boise on game day are fun, insane, and crazy!

Here is just a little play action. I can't lie it was awesome.

It's not a great picture but they did have the BCS National Trophy there. Scott thought it was quite cool, I was indifferent.

The Over Due Fence!

While everyone was home for Portia's baptism they decided to finish or redo the fence around the parents house. It's amazing how fast things go when there are so many willing hands around. The men worked on the fence, the kids played and decorated towels, and the women kept the men going and the kids busy! What would the world go without the women in the world!

Portia=the reason we are all together!

Roc and Ryver enjoying the kid pool. I'm not sure it was warm enough to really be playing in the water but it kept them occupied.




I guess this is what Jake calls working.

Not the best shot of Ryan but it shows Brian and Scott working!

Grandpa Scott working hard on the side gate. The gates took the longest.

~Portia's Bapism~

Portia and her Daddy!



Portia, Scott, and Ryver

Portia turned 8 clear back in June but because of where her records were and the timing of Summer and a few other random things, she waited until September. She was baptised in La Grande Oregon on September 4th 2010. Almost all of her Hayden cousins were there. She is one of the luckiest girls ever. She has so many grandparents on all sides that were able to attend. The baptism and confirmation were on the same day, Saturday morning at 10 AM. Grandma Kathy gave a talk on baptism and Grandpa Scott talked about the Holy Ghost. Portia's Mom, Audria and Grandma Cindy sang "I Am A Child of God". Uncle Jessie and Aunt Stacie gave the opening and closing prayers. Portia had a lot of support from the ward. Her primary teacher gave her a pink blanket that they use during primary class to keep warm.

We are so thankful that Scott and Kathy take Portia to church with them and helped her to get prepared to be baptised. They are doing in La Grande what we wish we could do here in Idaho. So thankful she has wonderful Grandparents that are showing her how to grow up in the gospel when she is away from us. Thank you Scott and Kathy.

We are so proud of Portia for her decision to be baptised and receive the Holy Ghost. It's hard to believe is as old as she is. She is beautiful girl, who is so sweet and nice to everyone she meets. Thanks Portia for being the best daughter ever.

Portia and her Mom, Audria.

Random Things from Ryver...

I just wanted to jot down some things about Ryver so I would never forget. He has been saying the funniest things lately.

I wanted him to wear his flip-flops to cub scouts because there would be water. He wanted his shoes. He kept telling me he couldn't wear his flip-flops. I asked him why and he said, "My flip-flops died."

Ryver wanted Maggy to go downstairs and play with him. I told him to go ask her. He came back and told me he wanted me to ask her. I once again told him to ask her. He then proceeded to tell Aunt Dawn that... "My lips are too tired."

He had asked my Mom if he could do something. My Mom told him no. Ryver with his big puppy dog eyes said, "But Grandma I love you and I'm your boy." Needless to say Ryver got what he had wanted.

Ryver asked for some "money's". I asked what he needed monkey for. He told me he wanted to give Santa some money for 2 four wheelers.

He brought me some money and we counted it. He had sixty cents. He told me he was going to get a boy 4-wheeler. Scott told him that he didn't have enough money and we didn't have enough money to buy him one either. He proceeded to tell us that Grandma Sherry had money and she could buy the rest of it for him.

Ryver has started ending almost every sentence with..."I told you so."

~My Little MIssionay~

This picture is posed, I have to admit. Ryver did have Scott's tie on, and I just couldn't resist taking a few pictures, pajamas and all.

Ryver's favorite place...

I heard Ryver in the kitchen one morning and I wasn't sure what he was doing in there for so long. He was being pretty quiet. He had climbed up inside our little food cupboard. He goes there when he wants a treat. There is a difference between and treat and a snack. I offer him a banana, apple, carrots, even a piece of cheese and he will say..."No, not a snack a treat." He then will proceed to go to this spot in the kitchen and want up. I guess from the looks of it we have a little of everything in there. I'm afraid he's going to eat us out of our house and home. He's not even a teenager yet. YIKES!

Rain Drops Falling on Our Heads!

There is nothing better than a summer rain storm that cools of the muggy nights. We were outside just letting the kids play and the storm rolled in. They were loving it so I was loving it. They were soaking wet. They did get cold by the end of the, maybe 10 minutes in it, but it was well worth it.