Tassle

Time flies.   (but in this case I'm backtracking to May....)

This has been such an emotional week- despite my tough exterior (which could be due to sunscreen neglect...) it is no secret I am a booby-britches.  I cry in happy times, I cry in sad times, I cry when I laugh, I cry during season finales- bawl baby bawl.  And this week was full of milestones in which my littles became just a little bit bigger.  (see below as Liam turned 9)

During that same week though, Elijah had a milestone of his own.  The completion of Elementary School.  The completion of getting off the bus at the same spot with his brothers.  The completion of colorful lunchboxes, and colorful folders, and most importantly the completion of being in the same building as his mama.  (Oddly enough, that didn't seem to phase him)

We are so proud of this boy right here.

Elijah Mountain Deming, 11 (soon to be 6th grader!)

Middle School Girls?!

9 is SOOO fine

Liam is a mover and a shaker.  It seems like I never really comment on Liam here in this forum (middle child syndrome), but its not because I don't love the little rat- its just that I can almost never catch him.  He is in constant motion.  So it's no surprise that him turning 9 snuck up on us.  Where did the time go?

His birthday always conicides with the end of the school year.  Last year his birthday actually was on the last day of school which can make planning a birthday party a little tricky.  Hence the creation of "Windy Cactus", an opportunity to take advantage of Memorial Day weekend with great friends and do a little birthday celebrating.  This year, we took full advantage of the holiday as did a wonderful group of our friends to partake in a little dirt, a little wind, and a very special little man.

Bacon and French Toast to start a man's day

After a hearty man's meal (carb-ing and syrup-ing up for some riding) we were off to Fruita.  Joined this year by the High-Ridges, the Browns, and new additions the Coryells and Halsteads.  

I have really pretty friends

Pizza of course, and biking to boot!

SOOOO dirty

Wheelie Wonker

Loving his peeps and his pizza

Spike's Camping Buddy

YO Bro

BMX Bandits

Happy Happy Day little man.  There are so many things we love about you- but mostly how even when you aren't willing to show it, we know for certain that you care deeply about us and all your friends.  You play, and fight, and work and love so fiercely.  Nine years of living every day with the biggest heart.  Know that we love you big too!

Windy Cactus 2013

The Dirty Dozen

Boys of Summer

It begins again, and I love it!  Boys had their first games last night- Elijah in Craig with Dad (=no pictures), Liam in Rangely with Mom (=very few pictures).   From what I gather though, Elijah had a good game and felt good about his fielding- then he pitched a little and said it all went well despite the 14-4 loss.  So Happy Boy = Happy Mama (this is like a built in math lesson...)

Liam started at first base, then pitched a couple kids as well- and no one got hurt!  I think that's all you really hope for is that your pitching kid doesn't start beaning people.  So successful night all around- it was a good team to start the season with, the pitcher was just accurate and slow enough that it gave our kids a good intro to batting and made it fun.  They ended up winning 14-3.

And Finley got to enjoy the beautiful park near the field, a good buddy, and some dill pickle seeds- and some self-ies with Mom's phone.  So, despite Subway being closed in Rangely (the nerve!) we hit a very clean Kum & Go for some very crusty hot dogs after the game and Life Was Good.

Skillz

I guess he "feels" the ball coming...

Life

So, it's been a while.  The previous post still makes me sad, but as intended we move on (at an ever quickening pace it seems).  And when it comes down to it- Life is Good

Winter has flown by.  We skiied, we basketballed, and now we wrestle.  "We" are busy.

Another glorious day at SUNlight

3rd place and Sportsmanship Award

3rd place and Sportsmanship Award

(if only they could be more "sporting" with each other) 

  

Goodbye

Mr. Otis Shortz

August 1997-September 23, 2012

 

 

Thank you Otis,
for being the
best
dog
ever