Another Move

On June 8th the phone rang at about 7am.  I heard Monty talking saying, "Are you serious?  Is this a joke?  This is so awesome!!  I can't believe it.  We can be there July 1st."  I have lived with him long enough I knew exactly what was going on, but just wasn't sure what school was calling.  He was so excited as he told me all about it.  Creighton, University had opened up a spot for him in their premed program.  Classes had already started, but we had a month to get there and they were okay with that.  In a month  we were able to pack up our house, rent it out, get a house in Nebraska and move into it.  It was a crazy month.  Although I was really excited for him, I had a hard time leaving Fort Collins.  I loved Fort Collins and had made some pretty great friends there.  Leaving and starting over would be hard.  We have moved several times before so I knew what it was going to in-tale.  I am not going to lie--I came kicking and screaming.  I mean, I was willing, but fighting all at the same time.  There were so many changes and all at once.  I knew Makai was going to be starting school.  Having your youngest start school means CHANGE.  Having your husband quit his job to go back to school means CHANGE.  Having to go back to work after years of staying home with your kids is CHANGE.  Moving to a new state is CHANGE.  All the change at once seems overwhelming.  When we got here our new ward was here to meet us and help us unload our truck.  I was NOT in the mood to meet anyone, but put on a happy face and pretended not to be as scared as I really was.  They were nice and we unloaded in an hour. Now I get to unpack and make this house a home and Monty will start school.

 First thing we learned about Nebraska--People here are crazy about the Fourth of July.  I have never seen so many fireworks!!

Nebraska has fireflies!!

Nebraska is humid!!

 New adventure, here we are.    

Kory gets to Sky Dive

Kory was invited to a pretty fun birthday party.  The activity was to go to an indoor skydiving adventure.  He was a little nervous, but ended up having a blast.  So glad we got a picture!!

Happy Birthday Jeff.  Pretty silly group of boys!!

Sweet!!  Looks like fun!!  

It is Great to be 8!!

He waited 8 years for this.  What a wonderful day.

In his way.  Trey loves to wear his lava lava his Nana made for him for Christmas.  Very proud of his Polynesian side.

Two handsome men.  Do they look like father and son?

As a mom I can say there is nothing more wonderful than seeing this little guy dressed in white!!  He looked so cute and was so proud of his choice to be baptized.  Isn't he just such a stud!!   

Making the day pretty special Mammy and Grandpop were able to come out for Trey's baptism.  We were so thankful to have them with us for the celebration.  They have been so sweet to make it out for all the baptisms.  They are four for four!!  Special!!  

And just so Trey knows I was at his baptism.  Wish I would have gotten a picture with him, but I was there Trey.  I cried and cried and cried.  Doug and Ali were there too.  Some of our favorite friends. Other friends at the baptism--Greens, Jeff and Tammy Goodell, Krystal and Steven Goodell, Scharfs, Seegmillers, Pratts, Fuentes, Bishop Eckery, Allens.  Trey is loved.
So proud of you BIG MAN!!
After his baptism we went to get some Mexican food in Windsor.  Trey had an enchilada. 

And of course with our big man turning 8 he also gets to finally start scouts!!  

CU Football Camp

The four older boys signed up for CU's football camp this summer.  For three days they learned from the CU football players.  Although they felt like traders going to CU, as we are loyal to CSU they survived and had a good time.  The final day was pretty rainy, but rain just brings memories.

It was cute to watch Grandpop and Makai walking together with their umbrellas  

Football camp was a success.  

Nauvoo

Tyler and I had a pretty cool trip for Youth Conference this year.  We went on a 5 and 1/2 day trip to visit several church sites.  Some of which included:  Liberty Jail, Nauvoo, Cathage Jail, Adam-ondi-ahman, and Winter Quarters.  Although it was an action packed week we had moments where we felt the spirit and built great memories.  Although we went together we didn't see each other very much as we were in different groups and on different buses.  I did however manage to ask a friend to take a picture of Tyler in front of Cathage Jail.  His favorite place on the trip was Adam Ondi Ahman.  It was not the peaceful place we thought it was going to be as when we got there.   It was loud with cicada bugs.  This was really distracting, but our stake president reminded us that the noise and distraction was a good representation of real life.  As we try to feel the spirit it isn't always peaceful and quiet, but we have to work to feel the spirit.  My favorite part of the trip was getting to do a session in the Nauvoo Temple.  It was so beautiful inside.

Also loved any moment I saw this kid.

While we were gone Monty and the Boys had fun.  They went to a Denver Rockies baseball game and were in a huge storm.  Thankfully they made it home safe.  

Happy Birthday Trey

I can't believe Trey is 8!  How did that happen.  I must say however that Trey gets to be more and more fun with each passing year.  Trey has a wonderful, fun personality these days.  He is 100% boy.  He love rugby, football, basketball, swimming.  He does not cry nearly as much as he use to about his shoes not being tights enough or his pants not being tight enough.  He is doing a good job helping and does his job of sweeping the kitchen very well.  He is very loving and hates for others to get in trouble.  Often if someone is getting in trouble he will say, "No, mom.  It's okay.  I don't mind."  I then have to tell them that it isn't okay for people to be mean.  I love his sweet heart.

For his 8th Birthday we went to Mount Rushmore for the weekend.  Although it was a cold weekend and we didn't get to go fishing we managed to have a fun time.

Our Handsome man is 8!!

When he saw this rubber band gun he knew this is what he wanted for his birthday!!

The 5 best Boys in the universe!!

Mount Rushmore is still there and looks the same as last year!   LOL

The boys were totally cheeped out by this fake old lady.  She shook.  Makai wanted nothing to do with it.  

We had a really fun weekend.  We visited a cave, walked around Hill City and got some amazing shakes to celebrate Trey's birthday.  It was raining so hard that there were flood warnings all weekend, but we made the most of it.  

We went to Mount Rushmore with some friends from Fort Collins and enjoyed our weekend with them.

End of School Year concert and Invention

Kyle loves his Tuba.  An instrument that is so his personality.  He is a joy to watch even if the trumpet section was still horrible by the end of the year.  He did great and looked super handsome doing it.  

Tyler still LOVES the french horn.  He wasn't a fan of band at Erwin Middle but hopefully next year when he starts High School he will have a better experience.

Kory's 4th grade invention.  The Super Sweeper.  A broom that extends so it can be longer if you need it to be and always has the dustpan attached to it, so you don't have to waist time walking over to get the dust pan when you are done sweeping.  Enjoyed his Invention Convention.