Basketball

Tyson is playing Jr Jazz Basketball with his fellow 2nd graders. He's the tallest player on his team and so far, leads the team in scoring. He's still undecided on his #1 favorite sport to play.

Added bonus- Marcus playing in the bathtub:

Wrestling Mania

The boys are busy collecting gold medals once again. They've been wrestling in meets all over Northern Utah practicing their "half nelsons". If you can overlook the dirty mats, ringworm, rashes, and smashed ears, wrestling is a great spectator sport. The boys are willing to wear headgear and wrestling shoes, but I haven't yet won them over on the singlet. Maybe next year.

Halloween 2008

The boys trick-or-treated in Morgan this year. The weather was beautiful and the candy was delicious. Tyson was a ninja, Marcus was a clone trooper, Kaylee was a cheerleader, Jordan was a football player, and Jack was a little wolf. We first walked down Commerical Street to trick-or-treat at the businesses and then went door to door.

Tyson was tired of having his picture taken- notice the eye-roll. Marcus, however, loves having his picture taken.

Weekend with Lil' Gramma

Little Gramma came to visit during Fall Break. We played, shopped, ate, watched movies, and shopped some more!

Here's Marcus pretending to be Grandpa Biff from Back to the Future:

A little Gardner Village action:

Small Town Football

I’ll admit- the thought of my 2nd grader playing tackle football was a little unsettling. However, his little helmet, tight white pants (and skinny, tan legs), full padding, and cleats won me over. I love being a football mom and I love watching Tyson play Center for his Morgan football team. He practices 4 nights a week for 2 hours, and plays 4 quarters every Saturday. Tyson takes the game very seriously just like his Dad, the defensive coach. I can't wait to double the fun next year when Marcus is playing. Go Trojans!

Tyson in action:

Post-game Tyson and Dad:

Taking a breather:

Tyson's Baptism

Tyson was baptized September 6th in Morgan, Utah. His sister, Kaylee, and cousin, Makenzie, were also baptized. During the baptism program, Little Gramma spoke about baptism and Grandma Mary talked about the Holy Ghost. Tyson was baptized and confirmed by his Dad. Afterwards, we had a big family luncheon at the church pavilion. Grandma Heiner prepared a baptism book for Tyson, Mom gave Tyson scriptures, and Dad gave Tyson his first pocketknife- his best present ever. So much responsibility in one day!

It was a very special day for the three kids and all the family and friends who attended.