Centennial High School Athletic Hall of Fame

A few months ago I got a letter from my high school saying that they were starting an Athletic Hall of Fame and would like me to be part of the inaugural class of inductees!!

I was pretty excited and showed Justin the letter when he got home. I was a little taken aback when rather than congratulating me he whipped out his phone, gave me a sheepish look, and said he needed to check the BYU football schedule. "Are you serious right now?!" Not gonna lie, I was pretty miffed. He checked the schedule and found out that the event was the same weekend as the BYU vs Utah football game. I told him he didn't have to come, but to his credit he said he would of course be coming to my thing no questions asked. (But don't you think for a second that he didn't try to come up with some way to do both haha). 

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On our way to Las Vegas! Of course Nolan was so excited! His Star Wars book kept him pretty well occupied for a while.

The boys and I had breakfast the next morning with Granky and Robert and Suzie at Granky's house.

Uncle Robert reading Star Wars to Nolan. He even does lots of different voices to make it fun!

Making sure Granky knows all about Star Wars too.

Just two brothers watchin' Star Wars and drinkin' milk.

We love hanging out at Preston and Devin's house! The boys are pretty cute together although, as you can imagine, this scene ended in a few tears ☺

3 boys making sure their car is properly washed.

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Hall of Fame Banquet

From my Facebook post: Last night I had the incredible honor of being one of six individuals inducted as the inaugural class of Centennial High School's Athletic Hall of Fame, along with our amazing and supportive principle, Mrs. Leavitt, and the 2001-2002, undefeated, state champion women's basketball team that I was privileged to be apart of. It was sure fun to relive the "glory days" for a few hours, but the best part was seeing so many teammates, parents, and coaches that were such a big influence during my formative years. Even more special was getting to share the night with Justin and my boys and with my incredible parents, siblings, nephews, and 97 year old grandpa! They have always been my foundation and biggest supporters. I will always remember my time at CHS with fondness and cherish the friendships and life lessons learned there 💙

I was the only person to be inducted twice, as an individual and as part of a team.

The inductees

  

State Champion basketball team (L-R: Karissa, me, Rachel, Sie, Whitney, Rachael, Jenine, Ashley, and Darcy (missing Jordyn).

Me, Allison Carney, and Jared Noa

Allie and I with Principle Carol Leavitt, always so supportive of sports.

The best of the best - Allie Carney and Coach Miller. SO many good times with these two. I remember after the first cross country practice in the summer of 2000 he asked if I was coming back the next day and I mumbled something about how I wasn't sure because I might try out for the volleyball team or something. He just looked at me and said, "you're running cross country." ☺ I think a lot of people think how hard can coaching cross country be? Just tell them to go out an run somewhere haha. But there is no doubt that, unless you have a team full of superstars, having a coach that knows what they're doing is essential for a successful program. They have to know the right kinds of workouts and when to run them during the season, etc. He was and is a great mentor and friend. Plus, he did all the work to submit my name for the HofF! It's so nice to be remembered so long after leaving high school.

And Allie. I'm so so glad we had each other those first two years of CC. We pushed each other, encouraged each other, and had fun together. On out of town trips we always roomed together and shared so many good times. She was the 'team mom' and totally lived up to the name! I'm so blessed to have had such a good example to look up to and learn from!

Perfectly timed photo right as Allie dropped her plaque! hahaha

Coach Cerrone. He was never my actual coach, but I always value(d) his advice and friendship. The football and baseball teams are lucky to have him!

The inductees: The 2001-2002 basketball team and Josh Noa, Bryce Massanari, Italee Lucas, Shannon Crisp, Allie Carney, Principle Leavitt, and me.

My best friend and one of my biggest supporters in high school ♥ 

(I told BJ I couldn't include him in this tribute because he went to some other dumb school ☺ Other than him, we are a CHS family all the way!)

Nolan checking out the goods

It was so fun to be able to share this special night with my special boys.

My whole family - my amazing parents, siblings and spouses, nephews, and Granky - came to support me and I couldn't be more grateful ♥ They have always been such supports to me my entire life. I truly have been blessed with the greatest family! Note: I'm kinda sad that I didn't get a picture the whole fam, but it ended so late and the kids were really struggling (understandably) so we all headed out asap as soon as it ended haha.

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A seriously cute picture of Granky and the boys after church on Sunday ♥

It's becoming routine to stop at McD's on our way. It's pretty much smack in the middle of the drive and has a great play area where the boys can get some energy out!

Branson's first time in the tubes

Aaaaaand there goes that...