Highland Rugby Game

I am so behind on posting! Life is just so busy right now I can't keep up! We just got back from St. George and I have a million more pictures...ahhhhhh! I will catch up one day. 

The other day Josh and I were watching Forever Strong (one of my favorite movies), and decided it would be fun to find out when we could go and see a Highland rugby game. It actually turned out they were playing in the national championship game the NEXT DAY! How is that for a coincidence? It turned out that it started right after Lincoln's graduation. We gave Lincoln the choice whether to go to the game after and go to lunch or just go to dinner with just him. I was so happy he chose to go to the game because I really wanted to (I promise I didn't pressure him). It isn't every day that the national championship is held in Utah with Larry Gelwix still coaching.

It was so cool to be able to see THE Larry Gelwix. Josh and I think he is so great!

We absolutely LOVED rugby! It was such an intense game, but so fun to watch. We will be going to more games.

It was a little cold so the boys snuggled together with a blanket.

Oh my gosh these kids are so CUTE!

The was how they began a play, cool.

Popcorn=happy kids!

Who is that hottie!?

AWESOME! They tied it up...we were so excited!

Final score 22-17...so sad! The last time that Highland lost was way long ago...so I guess we were the exception seeing the loss.

It was so fun to have Kristen along with us! We love you Kris!!!!

Palmer was FREAKING out when we had to sit on the ledge to take the picture-can you tell?

When it was over both teams did the Haka that they do on "Forever Strong." It was pretty cool.

Lincoln Graduates From Preschool

Lincoln had his preschool graduation last Saturday. It was a huge deal in our family and especially for Lincoln. So much work and love went into the program and making everything run smoothly. It was held in an auditorium at Salt Lake Community College this year which was nice because there was more room for grandparents and siblings to come. Last year only Josh and I could come because it was a lot more cramped.

Our cute tickets. The best part of this program are all of the little details. We even had to pick them up at will call. Everything is so organized and orderly. They even gave us a diagram of the stage marked with where Lincoln was sitting, so we knew where to sit.

The decorations were as cute as ever and they even added a few things this year including a miniature version of the marque outside the preschool. Pretty impressive.

My camera froze when he was walking under "inching our way to college" sign. I got him right after they announced his name. Linc hates being the center of attention so this wasn't his favorite moment.

We took Lincoln to pick out a new tie and he was feeling like a million bucks.

They do a little poem and sing a song from every month they are in school and then some from the Summer too.

They sang "God Bless America." Lincoln knew every EVERY word. I was so proud of him. One of the many times I teared up during the whole thing.

He was so cute through the whole thing! I honestly love this program.

Their final song was one that was in the Olympics in 2002. When they were done they had a huge confetti canon that went off. It went off right by us and scared us to death!

When they get their diploma for finishing preschool, they are asked what they want to be when they grow up. The theme of the night was police officer and that is what Lincoln said. I have never heard him say he would like to be a police officer when he grows up. Usually he says he would like to "play with doggies" or "drive a truck at the Kennecott Copper Mine."

Lincoln and Miss Chris and Miss Carol. These to are phenomenal teachers. Palmer still talks about them from last year. I hope Hunter gets them next year.

Lincoln and his best buddy Chance. I am so sad that they will not be in the same class next year. Chance has been so good for Lincoln.

The graduate himself.

We were all so proud of Lincoln, and he was on cloud 9!

Bunless Hotdogs

More fun with hot dogs. Here is another idea for all of those hot dogs you have :) The kids think it is great and never even realize anything is missing (I usually do something creative with the hot dogs when I have no buns)!

Lincoln's Special Day

Last year we took Palmer to Marie Calendars for dinner on his special day. This year when Lincoln was graduating there was a rugby game right after the graduation that we wanted to go to so we let Lincoln decide what he wanted to do. He decided that he wanted to go to the rugby game (more on that later), so we decided to take him to lunch. We took him to Marie Calendars and had a great time.

The thing that Lincoln was looking forward to the most was getting a milkshake to drink for dinner.

Mmmmmm, delicious!

We let Lincoln order anything he wanted. He was in heaven. We don't vary too much from chicken strips at restaurants.

Lincoln is such a character!

Josh is such a prankster. Poor Lincoln thought he was going to get a big bite and Josh ate it! Josh and I had so much fun with Lincoln one on one. He was so happy and excited about his program.

Lincoln/Hunter's Last Soccer Game

Well the madness of Saturday soccer has finally come to an end. We were so proud of the boys this year. Lincoln blew us out of the water this year. We had told him he wasn't playing any more because in seasons past he didn't want to play and if he did play he ended up in tears with Josh holding him the whole time he was in. He ended up playing because Josh didn't have enough kids on his team and had an extra jersey. He ROCKED this year! He was so good and we were so shocked!

Come on boys, it's time to FOCUS!

It's nice to have Dad as the coach when you get hurt.

Back in the game.

I like this age group because they are still light hearted and silly. The next age up is a little more competitive.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Tornados!

Goal! Lincoln and Hunter both got multiple goals in this game. I was most impressed however, that they are learning to share the ball and pass to their teammates.

Good sportsmanship is the most important thing (and is harder to have than I thought.)

Dad giving out the medals

Way to go boys!

Lincoln handed out their treats (Hunter wasn't interested).

The Tornadoes.

Lincoln with his medal.

Coach Daddy was very proud of his boys this season.

Hunter with his medal.

It was such a good season!