Madisons FIRST soccer game

Madison had her FIRST soccer game on Saturday. Her team is called the sharks! It was really fun and Madison LOVED it. She did really good too. She has a timid personality so she's not quite sure whether she should 'steal' the ball from people. But, towards the end of the game she was doing much better!!!

We are also horrible parents who are not use to being prepared at the games. We brought some water but there were no drinking fountains and the water ran out rather QUICKLY. Then I forgot to put her hair up in a pony tail but luckily we had a rubber band in the car. Then we forgot her own soccer ball! Luckily they don't need to bring their own. It was quite the experience and we realized that we completely forgot how to be PREPARED for sporting events ;)

Madison in her soccer uniform. We didn't have time to go buy shorts so we had to just use what we had. Next time we will be much more prepared! (I hate taking the time to flip the pics)

Madison's team cheering at the end of the game. Our team won (even though they don't keep score)!

LeVander Birthday Party

Last Saturday we went to Brayden (3) and Ryland's (1) birthday party. We had a GREAT time. They had cotton candy, a water slide, EXCELLENT food, dogs, drinks, and most of all FAMILY. We were there for 7 hours and the kids played in the water slide for the entire time! They had a complete blast. THANKS LeVander's for inviting us.

Gavin absolutely loves NICE dogs.

Gavin had a very difficult time remembering that this was NOT his party and these were NOT his toys. THANKS Brayden for sharing ;)

Madison and Gavin LOVE cotton candy. HOW FUN!

Madison in her super duper cute swimming suit. I love pink and brown.

Gavin, Brayden and Madison playing on the FUN FUN FUN water slide!

THANKS again LeVander's for having us!

Year supply of deer meat???

We took JC's deer and ground it up into hamburger. We went to WalMart and bought a meat grinder (which I highly recommend) and ground most of the meat up. I think we will eat more of it if it is ground into hamburger and maybe we could do half-and-half. Anyways, the kids absolutely loved doing it and that's what matters most, right?

meat grinder

ground deer meat

Madison holding up the 'prize'

Gavin too worried about saying 'cheese' to hold up the meat!

Deer Archery Hunting

JC went hunting this weekend with his best friend from high school, TC Fish. They had a group of 7 people that went. They had a complete blast. JC was so excited to shoot a deer (much to my dismay). But hey, I guess I have to take the good and the bad that comes with my dear husbands hobbies!!! THANKS TC for putting up with JC and letting him tag along on the hunting trip ;)

Whin, Kevin, TC, Chris, JC, deer

JC with his white tail coues deer

SUPER STUD

This is the pic i promised of JC wakeboarding. What a SUPER STUD

GOALS = FOCUS

So we decided to write down our family and personal goals. It's funny how differently men and women think!! GOTTA LOVE IT. Most of our family goals are already in place but we just want to emphasize the importance of them.

FAMILY GOALS
5 years

Living in PV making $85K+/yr.
Student loans at least 2/3 paid off
Have daily scripture study and prayer
At least 2 more children born
Gavin and Madison in a good school
LaDawn finished BS degree
JC finished BS in Aviation Administration
Have FHE every week
Stay healthy and wise
Put 10% of income into savings


PERSONAL GOALS
LaDawn

Maintain a weight of 135 lbs. or less
Become a better cook
NEVER yell at my children
Be more patient
Read the Book of Mormon
Have daily scripture study and prayer
exercise at least 3 times a week
Student teach
Become a better communicator
Go on a date with hubby at least 1 time a month

Bryant Family Reunion

This weekend we had a Bryant Family Reunion at Sharp Creek near Payson. We had so much fun and a great turn out from the family. We played hillbilly horseshoes, hiked, ATE, updated everyone on life events, played cards, etc. We had a complete blast. Definitely makes me appreciate family and helps me realize how important they are in my life. I LOVE MY FAMILY!!!