NCAA National Track & Cross Country Coach's Hall of Fame

Dad was inducted to the NCAA National Track & Cross Country Coach's Hall of Fame. The induction was held in San Antonio, Texas. That is the first time I had ever been outside an airport in Texas, it was a lot greener than I expected it to be. We stayed in a really nice hotel, it was a JW Marriott Resort. Morgan, Elynn's daughter referred to it as the castle. Kurt and I flew in with Mom and Dad and then met up with everyone else. We went down to the River Walk, drove around San Antonio, played outside in the swimming pool and went down the water slides (Yes, it was December 16th!) and we saw the Alamo. It isn't as big as I thought it would be... and it's in the MIDDLE of town. I pictured it out in the middle of nowhere, like in the movie Davy Crockett. Nope it was right smack in the middle of town on Crockett avenue. I also had fun spending time with my siblings.

The evening was delightful. We saw the Pentathlon World Record Holder, Ashton Eaton, and the first female in NCAA history to capture national titles in the 100m and 400m hurdles in the same championship, Queen Harrison, win the Bowerman Award (track & field's equivalent of the Heisman). We were entertained by John Anderson, ESPN and Wipe Out host, who was the Master of Ceremonies. But the highlight was seeing Dad being inducted. He gave a GREAT entertaining speech. He began his speech by paying tribute to Mom. After acknowledging the significant role she played in all of his accomplishments he said, "When I got married I was determined that I would be the captain of my ship. And I am. Little did I know that I married an admiral." The next day as were were walking through the airport a coach said, "Hi Coach! and his wife said, "Hi Admiral!" Dad BEAMED!
(Pictures to come)

Griffin's Heart

I took Griffin in for his 9 month check-up today. At his 6 month check-up the Dr. heard a slight heart murmur, but told us not to worry and she would give us an update at his 9 month visit. Well, today she told us she is referring Griff to a cardiologist for an echo cardiogram she wants us to get it done at Primary Children's Hospital. I will feel better once we talk with the cardiologist and find out what it is and what needs to be done to keep our happy little guy healthy! Our appointment is on January 14th.

Enjoying Food

I just think these are cute pictures so I want to put them on my blog! It's fun being a mom! I sure love my boys!

AJ's prayer

We say prayers every night with AJ, I have often asked him if he wants to say it and he says no. He will sometimes repeat what we say but he hasn't wanted to say it himself. Yesterday when I asked him he said he wanted to say it himself. It was one of those treasured mommy moments! I especially loved it when he said thank you for his Christmas Lights.

Pictures with Santa

Our first pictures this year were taken up at WSU's bookstore. Santa was dressed up in a hip Santa suit. The next pictures were taken at my preschool. AJ was SOOOOOOOO excited Santa was at HIS house! Griffin was just trying to figure out what was going on!

20 Years Ago Today

Twenty years ago today Chris and I went into the MTC to go on our missions! I asked Chris and his family and Mom and Dad to come over for dinner. I had fun setting the table and trying to make it kinda special. It is also Cooper's birthday today the big 6! And it was 5 years ago today that I first heard of a guy named Kurt. It was at Cooper's 1st birthday party that Joyce told me she gave my number to someone at work. I guess Dec. 12th holds a lot of special memories for me!

Family PIctures

Kurt's friend from work Roy likes to take pictures and so Kurt asked him to take our pictures for our Christmas Card. Here is the winner!

We went to the ward Christmas Party and as part of the activity each table was assigned part of the twelve days of Christmas, the only ones sitting at our table were us, we were assigned 10 Lords a leaping. So when it came to our part I threw Griffin up and caught him and Kurt threw AJ up and caught him. We had several comments that ours was the best... I think the kids smiles and giggles won everyone's hearts!