BYU Football and the Utah State Fair

First up for the day we dropped the boys off at Jeanni's and headed down to Provo for the BYU vs Wisconsin game. 

Justin and I and Doug and Pam went to the bookstore before the game where we found some BYU Star Wars shirts! I really wanted to get one in Nolan's size, but couldn't find any :( After walking around for a bit Justin showed me a rack and asked if I wanted to win "Mom of the Year." Well, of course! So I picked up this shirt to win my toddler's heart ♥ Nolan LOVES pointing out all the characters.

It was a bit of a massacre (6-40) and really hot, but we still had a good time! 

Sara Thomas was also at the game with her brother and his family. It was so hot and I forgot to bring sunscreen so at half time Sara and I left to try to find some. The gas station was all sold out so we had to walk all the way to the CVS on Bulldog and University Ave. Of course the company was great so the walk didn't seem long at all. Plus we got to walk past my old stomping grounds -- The Glenhood! SO many good times in that door right there. I lived in Apartment 3 just in the door and to the left. My brothers also lived there and we had so much fun ☺

As a side note: having my brothers in the same ward might have cramped all of our dating styles. I can't tell you how many people thought we were dating each other until they found out we were siblings haha, but we didn't mind. We had so much fun together! And obviously, we were just there to hold off all the girls and guys for each other while we waited for Justin, Devin, and Kirsten to come along ♥

Beautiful fall colors

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We had so much fun going to the State Fair with Gm and Gp Bailey last year that we had to go again this year! And since they've moved here there's no excuse not to!

Sara wasn't sick of me yet so she and Lis and Sue hung out with us at the fair!

My boys are sure lucky to be so loved by my friends ♥

Nolan was so excited and loved all the rides he went on.

Branson even got to go on a ride or two!

Nolan handing his tickets to get on the ride. He loved being in charge of his tickets. And speaking of tickets - Nolan is a little charmer without even trying! TWICE during the night different people came up to us and said something to the effect of, "I have these extra tickets that I'm not going to use and I just think your son is so cute that I want to give them to him." ♥ 

The helicopters were a hit again this year.

 

Again, love my awesome friends. They even feed my babies while I eat!

Blurry pic, but it's the only one I have with the crew (minus Justin)

Suedles entered one of her watercolor paintings. She did an incredible job and it was fun to see it displayed!

Nolan's favorite ride by far was the roller coaster (get ready Gp Mathews!!). He went on it a couple of times, but then it broke down. Bummer. But I was really proud of him. He was sad, but didn't throw a fit or anything when he realized he couldn't go again.

Luckily they fixed it within about 1/2 hour and Nolan was ECSTATIC! He even got to ride with Gp and Gm too.

He also loved this slide, but we couldn't bring ourselves to pay $4 for him to ride it a second time. I mean, the whole thing is a gouge, but come on haha.

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...