First GCS football game!

We didn't win but the game went well. Brian has worked hard coaching the line while Ty is learning the game. The teams are made up of 6th-8th graders. The 6th graders didn't play during the regular game but played against each other in the "5th" quarter. Different idea but some of the 8th graders are big! The program's focus for 6th graders is to learn the game and get exposed to playing. Looking forward to cooler weather for our Saturday games :)

Cousin time

We had a great visit a couple of weekends ago from Brian's sister, Brooke and her two boys, Quinn and Tosh. We had a great time swimming, playing, and visiting AZ LEGOLAND!

Out of Africa Park camping trip

Labor Day weekend we headed up North for cooler weather and a new adventure. We didn't really get cooler weather but enjoyed Out of Africa Wildlife Park and camping in a trailer we borrowed. It was a fun weekend!

First week of school

We started a new school on Wednesday!  The kids were excited but nervous. They are making new friends, getting to know their teachers,  and learning what Gilbert Christian Schools is all about.

I am also at the school as a kindergarten teacher apprentice.  I start in the afternoon when another a morning teacher goes home. This schedule gives me time to do homework before I go in. It has been very nice!

Here's to a great school year!!

Pool time

Catching Up!

Wow! It's been a long time since I posted. Sorry!! We have had birthdays, a broken arm, end of the school year, and church camps!! The summer is going by so fast! The kids will be attending Gilbert Christian in the fall. I will be a part time kindergarten  teacher apprentice at GCS.  I am going back for my early childhood education post-baccalaureate teaching credential.  Gonna be a new adventure!

Happy Brithday, Jesus!

 

We had a very busy and fun Christmas! Brian's family came into town and Tyler and Keira were in heaven with all the excitement! They had an amazing time playing with their cousins, Quinn & Tosh, as well as Aunts, Uncles, Grandma and Grandpa!

Decorating Cookies

 

 Hanging out with Grandma Heather

 

 Goodies for Santa and his Reindeer

 

 Stocking Time

 

 Tosh and Keira

 

Nail time with Aunt Shannon (who became a design pro)

 

 

 



Thankful

Happy Thanksgiving!  This year we hosted my parents and brother. Our day was filled with food, fun & family! The guys go hunting tomorrow and are taking Tyler for the first time!! The girls stay home to hit all the sales!!!

Brian's first attempt to fry a turkey...turned out amazing!

 

Keira and Nana making a pie 

 

playing with cousins

 

Papa and Uncle Travis help Ty practice shooting 

 

Down comes our tree

The last big monsoon storm hit our area hard! It took down our big tree in the front yard! After borrowing my aunt & uncle's cutter and chainsaw, Brian was able to cut it down. So sad.

First day of school!

Higley school district changed to a modified year round school year this year. Starting early, July 27th, we do get 2 week fall, winter, and spring breaks! Tyler started 5th grade & Keira started 2nd grade!

Pictures of home

We are slowly unpacking and settling into our house. We have enjoyed catching up with some friends (more fun to be planned), swimming and putting rooms together. 

Home!

We made it home!  Our year in Kansas was good. We were able to see a different part of the country, make amazing friends and grow closer as a family. While it doesn't feel like we have been gone for a year, the new stores, changes at church and boxes filling our house make us realize the time. We have one month to get this house together before school starts. Yikes!