New trophy

Tristan has a new trophy to add to his growing collection. He went to a bike race last night. He didn't place, but he did get a trophy because it was his first race ever. He is really doing well on his bike, and he really seems to be enjoying it as well. He now has a membership to ABA (American BMX Association) and can race at any of their tracks around the country. Which is exciting, because there are several in Idaho, and also in Utah. Including one in Manti, which is just down the road from where Cahl's cousins live.

Our new hobby...

...is BMX Racing! There is a really nice racing track at the same park where Tristan's football games have been. We noticed it a few months ago, but hadn't been able to go yet. They practice every Tuesday night, and race every Thursday night. Those were the same days as Tristan's football practice, so now that football is done, we thought we'd go check it out. Tristan did really well, only wrecking a few times. By the end of the night he wasn't wrecking at all. Jasen also gave it a go. He did really well the first little bit, and then he wrecked. He got scared after he wrecked, but he finished the whole track. He said he didn't want to go again, but he said he would try again next time.

Tristan getting ready to go, he is in the middle with a white shirt

Tristan

Tristan

Cahl helping Jasen get ready to go, he is wearing a white shirt with orange helmet

Cahl helping Jasen

Happy Birthday Jasen!

Our little Jasen turned the big 5 today! Unfortunately, he was a little sick last night and today, so we just had a quiet cake and present opening here at home. He got some good stuff, and he is really happy with it all. We also have plans to go see "Kung Fu Panda" this weekend, and have a special lunch with him.

Getting ready to blow out the candles

On his new hopper

What is it?

What a cool sprinkler!

Championship Game- Warriors vs. Cowboys

Tristan is in the middle, bent over, number 16

Tristan's championship game was yesterday morning. It was a very well fought game, very defensive. Our team was able to hold them for the first quarter, and we also made the first touchdown. But then the other team scored, and so going into halftime the score was 7-6. Our boys got discouraged and they seemed to give up a little. The other team scored twice during the 3rd quarter, so going into the 4th, the score was 20-6. During the final quarter, we scored again. The score was 20-12. That's how it stayed until the last few minutes of the game, until the other team scored again, and the game ended with a final score of 27-12. But it was a good game, and I am proud of the team once again for fighting so hard. This was their first season of 11 man football, and they made it all the way to second place. And that is something to be proud of. Next season we'll take 1st!

Weekend Fun

Cahl found this bike at a yard sale a few weeks ago. It had some chain issues, so he took it all apart today and fixed it. Tristan has fun riding it, but Jasen is just a little too short!



Cahl also found this silly scooter at a yard sale yesterday, and the boys love it! Especially Hunter, he loves to ride along.

Hitching a ride from mom!

Cahl jokes that we now have a garage full of crazy bikes!