Torture

Yesterday I told Koby and Morgan that we had to run an errand but they weren't going to be happy about it. Koby said, "Do I have to get my hair cut again?" HAHA! Nope, we just went and got flu shots. Koby later told me he would rather get a shot than a hair cut. I said, "Why? Because the shot only stings for a minute but the haircut stings forever?"

You play like a girl!

One of our family's favorite movies is the Sandlot. There is a part in the movie where the boys are throwing insults at each other and the absolute worst insult is "You throw like a girl!" I know it seems a bit sexist and really it is, but the movie does take place in the 1960's.

Flash forward to today: When Koby was playing football or baseball we had many rain-out games that had to be made up at the end of the season. On the other hand Morgan has played soccer in the pouring rain a handful of times already this season. On Wednesday it was like a monsoon and they kept on playing.


I love that all of the parents are huddled under umbrellas and wrapped in blankets and the six year old girls are running up and down the field in shorts and jerseys. And yes I was sitting in the car-more for Maylee's sake than my own. Koby did spend most of the game outside but finally gave up and watched from the car as well.

So maybe in 2011 playing like a girl is actually a compliment!

6 months

Six months all ready! Maylee is such a wonderful baby and a sweet addition to our family. She smiles so much and adores her big brother and sister.

You've got mail!

A few weeks ago we had a family home evening about showing/sharing love for your family members. One of my friends had given me a great idea of doing a little mail system in our own home. (Thanks Robin!)We each decorated an envelope with our name, stickers, art work, etc and then hung them on our bedroom doors. We have been writing short notes and sticking them in each others "mail boxes". It has been so fun! Morgan tends to write several notes for each of us everyday-her handwriting and sounding out words skills have really improved. Koby's letters to us are a bit more infrequent than Morgans but they really make the receiver very happy!

Sometimes it is easier to express ourselves with a pen and paper than with our voices. I think our little activity has helped us to grow closer to each other.

All of this talk about mail made me think about one of my best friends who lives many states away. And as strange as this may seem-her name is also Becky-and no she is not an imaginary friend! We met when we were in 9th grade-we both lived in Idaho for about a year and then moved to different states-me back to Utah and her to Washington. We never lived in the same state again. We have only been able to see each other about once every 4-6 years and somehow our friendship has lasted. Another weird thing about our friendship is that I think we have only talked on the phone once in the last 19 years (Please stop doing the math to figure out how old I am!) Becky is the one friend that I can always confide in, she understands me and I know that she is always willing to support and listen to me.

All through high school and our early 20's we communicated by mail (AKA-snail mail)to each other. I loved opening the mailbox and seeing her writing. Then came the huge technological advance of email. It was so nice to be able to hear from Becky faster and more frequently. We communicated this way ever since then.She is truly my best friend and I love getting mail from her. I don't know if our friendship is so good because of us only communicating in this manner or what but that probably has something to do with it. There is something about being able to sit down and pour out your soul without interruption and a delete button.

My two stars!

First the scout star...

Koby recently received two more merit badges and a rank advancement-he is now an official "STAR"! Way to go Koby. He is currently in the process of earning at least four more merit badges. Steve is such a great scout leader-at the recent court of honor they gave out around 55 merit badges. Way to go scoutmaster Steve!

Then on to the soccer star...

Morgan is playing girls soccer this fall. She is lucky #7-blue jersey with the florescent pink shin guards. This is the first year that her team has not been co-ed. She loves the sport and we have enjoyed watching her play. She is on a really great team and they have not lost a game yet. Her schedule keeps us really busy though-she plays twice a week and practices once.

I love both of my super stars!