Down, Set, Hike!

Yesterday Barry was featured in the sports section of The Gazette! They did an article on defensive coordinators in the area. Barry had to go down to one of the stadiums in town and have a group photo taken. They also decided to show up at practice one evening and sneak some pictures. When Barry saw the article yesterday he was shocked to find that it was a huge half page head shot of him in the middle of coaching.

Barry was also quoted twice in the article. If you care to read the entire article you can find it at http://www.gazette.com/ and go to the sports section and choose High School Sports. The article is titled, Brick by brick.

It's always a little funny for me to watch him in action because that's not the guy that I live with. He is very different on the field. Everyone that we know of saved the clipping for us. I'm sure that Barry took a razzing in the coaches office for his bit of limelight!

We are excited for another season. Barry feels that the Kadets will do pretty well this year. We always hope for the best for the seniors as most of them end their football careers with high school.

This Friday the Kadets host the Pine Creek Eagles.

Jared is learning to ride his skateboard and Payton loves to ride his scooter.

I just had to video Liza laughing. We hope it brings a smile to your face!

I hope that you are all enjoying the pictures of our family. I'm excited to be learning new things the more I do this.

Jared has been doing great in school. He has to read for 15 minutes/day and he's doing great at it. Payton is finally adjusting to leaving Jared at school. The last two days have been tear-free.

Football is in full swing and they have their first scrimmage this Saturday. Barry is looking forward to some wins this season.

Have a wonderful day!!!

A fun day at the splash park!

5 Generations!

Jared's first day of kindergarten!

Jared's first day of Kindergarten

I can't believe that Jared has started school. He was so excited this morning to go. He kept asking if it was time to go. He attends afternoon kindergarten and his teacher is Mrs. Shearer. Jared was all ready to go with is supplies and backpack. Payton was also ready to tag along. Barry and I have been prepping him that it's exciting and there is no need to cry when we leave. I think that the prepping was really intended for me. I held my emotions in until we left the school. As Barry and I were walking down the street I told him that I couldn't believe it. I think that the saddest part was watching Payton try to make some room for himself next to Jared. It's wonderful to see how much they love each other. Although this is creating some bonding time for Payton and I at home while Jared is away spreading his wings.