M&S formals

What a beautiful couple... and what a beautiful day. We had some great light at this place and got some great pics. Thanks Mike and Shayla for letting me share in your day.

Just Like Grandpa

This is my grandpa Oaks...



He played football for BYU and was quite good I am told. He was quite athletic and played lots of different of sports during his younger years. I only remember Grandpa playing with us grandchildren and he never disappointed. He was always up for a good game of whatever we wanted to play.


About 6 years ago I was blessed with this 10lb baby boy who is nothing but muscle and is built just like Grandpa...



I suspect he will put his all into whatever sports he chooses to play and someday I hope he plays with his grandchildren with as much vigor as Grandpa Oaks played with his. I am often amazed at how much he runs, jumps, walks and holds himself like Grandpa did. He is strong and yet kind, hard-working and playful and never misses the chance to play a good prank on someone. Yep he is definitely a descendant of Grandpa Charlie.

Sports a blessing and a curse

I don't know what it is but there is something about soccer. I am sure all sports are probably this way but so far our family has only entered the world of soccer. It seems that during the season your Saturday consists mostly of soccer...

Getting up, eating breakfast, finding the soccer gear, racing out of the house, driving to the field, finding a seat, screaming and cheering like a maniac, passing out snack, issuing congratulations, driving home, washing the soccer gear, putting everything away, sitting on the sofa and wondering what have a I gotten myself into...


Sometimes this is how I feel about soccer...



Everything goes by in a blur, nothing in focus, until the season is over.


But most of the time...


What leave me alone... I'm watching the game.



A few practice warm ups. He didn't think it was funny when I pointed out that he wasn't the goalie and he shouldn't be touching the ball... "Mom"



Occasionally it becomes a whole family event when Dad fills in for the coach and makes one of our daughters run a practice play to show them how it's done... "Really Dad you want me run down the field and kick the ball? Do I have to?"



Kason won't ever pass up a chance to make a goal.


You would think that the other members of the family would watch their brother play but no that's too boring so we must provide sideline entertainment, snacks and beverages.

My oldest prefers to read a book... which is usually fine until a wayward ball enters her territory.


Sometimes the sideline entertainment becomes distracting to the players and we have to intervene.


Most of the time the games have nice weather... not to hot, not to cold... but the final game of the season was a roaster.

The kids were so hot and sweaty... Kason came to the sideline and asked if I would pour a bit of water on his head. I gladly obliged and drenched the kid... I don't think he was very happy with me because this was what ensued.




Then he politely walked away and took a seat on the sidelines.


For now soccer is over but I am sure the fall season will be here before we know it. We must love this sport thing... next up




BASEBALL!!! Look for us in the spring cause here we come.

This boy makes me SMILE!!!

I have this little boy who somehow got these beautiful blue/green eyes and this really infectious smile.

He also has great hair that I am pretty sure he inherited from his Dad.

He is already gaining attention from the ladies at school which leads me to believe that he will be able to woo the girls like his dad as well.

His sense of humor is fabulous and when he is around there is never a dull moment.



But my favorite thing about him is that he is still my little boy...

-when he gets tired he still wants me to snuggle with him.

-when he gets hurt he still wants me to kiss and make it better.

-when he wakes up in the night he still wants me to put him back to bed (I think I would be okay with him waking his dad up every once in a while for that).

-when he gets sick he wants me to sit in bed and hold him.

-when he has a nightmare only mom can make it better with her famous pillow trick.

-when he has had a bad day he still says a hug and kiss from mom makes it all better.


I know one day soon he won't need or really even want those things but for now I will enjoy them and when they end I will relish the memories.