Football~Rage vs Green Machine

Tristan's team played the Green Machine today. I don't have any pictures because Cahl had the camera. But anyway, The Rage played well and got in the first touchdown of the game. Then the Green Machine came right back with one of their own. At halftime the score was 14-6 for the Green Machine. The Rage were able to hold it there till the fourth quarter, when the Green Machine came out and scored one last time. So the final score was 20-6, not a bad loss. I know the Green Machine team, and I know that they are really good. I was a little nervous about this game, I knew it would be a battle. And the Rage did a great job today. They played an undefeated team, and they played them well. So I am proud of my boys. One of the Green Machine players trucked Tristan twice, and Tristan was so mad at the end of the game. He vowed that "next time I see that guy, I'm gonna hit him so hard!"

Fathers and Sons

Last night Cahl took Jasen out to the Valley of Fire for the annual Fathers and Sons overnighter. (Tristan was not able to go because his game was so early this morning, but next year!) Anyway, Cahl and Jasen went out with our friend and his two sons. They all had a great time. Climbing rocks, exploring, s'mores, sleeping in a tent. I think they all had a really good time. Next year I think Cahl can take all 3 boys!!

The Campground

Jasen on top of a rock...

...this rock! He is the tiny green dot on top!

The Campground

Father and Son

Car

Well, we got ourselves a new car! We have been talking about getting a bigger vehicle for quite a while now, and finally found the perfect one.

Ta-Da:

It is a 2005 Ford Excursion. It is SO roomy and comfortable! I realize that it might seem a little excessive to some, and so I feel the need to say a few things. Sure, it doesn't have the highest fuel efficiency. But due to the size of our family, there is NO WAY we'll ever drive a really fuel efficient car comfortably. At least not until the boys are driving themselves around. And yes, I know mini vans get better gas mileage and they have plenty of seating, but let me share a little secret. Ever since I can remember, I have always hated mini vans. I have no idea why. My parents never drove one. But I always had a horrible distaste for them. And I still do. I refuse to drive one. Now, another reason for us choosing this vehicle is the fact that we traded in Cahl's truck for it. So we wanted to replace the truck with something comparable, and so it needed 4 wheel drive, a high towing capacity, and lots of cargo room. We decided not to get another truck because the cab is just getting too uncomfortable for all of us to ride in, especially if the dog comes with us! Keep in mind, this is not going to be my every day, around town car. We still have the Trailblazer for that. But I really do think that this vehicle is going to be so nice for us to take on trips. It will fit all of us, and everything we want to take, without folding seats down and rearranging kids, and also have room for the dog.

So, all in all, we are stoked about the new car! I can't wait to take it to Salmon next month! And thank you for allowing me to rant a little, but like I said, I felt the need to clarify a few things.

Question

So- what do you do with a nosy two year old when you really need to get dinner ready?

Answer: You send him outside, give him the hose, and tell him to spray the dog! It's brilliant because the dog loves to get sprayed, and Hunter loves to play in the water too. It kept him busy for almost an hour, and he was just cracking up the whole time. He thought it was especially funny to spray us on the window!

Soccer Game

Jasen had another soccer game today. The team they played was really good- only 5 players but they all seemed to be older and played very well. The final score was 7-0. Jasen did really well again today, and he even got to play goalie for the last half of the game.

Tristan did not have a game today due to some scheduling mix-up.

Getting ready to be goalie