MVP

It seems like lately all of my blog posts have been about Spencer. This one is too. Last week the Football League held an awards night to wrap up the season. Each team votes on an MVP for their team. Spencer received the MVP for his team. Usually a lineman doesn't get the MVP, so he was especially surprised. The coach had told me about it a few weeks before, so his Grandpa Pete, Grandma Sherrie and Grandma Cook were all able to attend. He thought it was a little strange that all three of them just happened to show up at our house and decided to go with us to the awards night. But he didn't even suspect the reason why. When they announced his name he was completely surprised. I loved it.
Here are some pictures from that night:

Spence and Coach Hanks

Football Buddies

Spencer, Dylan, Caleb, Louis

Also worth mentioning, in fact more importantly, Spencer got ordained to be a Teacher in church Sunday. His Grandpa and Grandma Cook and Aunt Kristie were able to be here for that. Now Logan and Spencer will both be in the Teachers Quorum together until May when Logan becomes a Priest.

FOOTBALL

Football!! It is our life around here every fall. This year Logan started out on the UHS Sophomore team, but went to the JV team when the Sophomore team dwindled because of kids with bad grades.
Spencer played in the Vernal Youth Football League on the Raider's Team. Since Spencer is in 8th grade, this was our last season in Youth Football

Logan's season is still going on. Spencer's season ended Saturday. His team had a great season. They only lost one game all season until they got to the SUPERBOWL. What a game. Unfortunately, they lost to the Vikings 6 to 8. Those boys sure played hard.

Before the Superbowl the Raiders had a tailgate party, complete with the fire truck there. It was awesome. The did have a dummy of a viking hanging by his feet from the firetruck ladder, but someone from the league made them take it down. C'mon people...it was all in fun!
Even though they lost, Coach Hanks still got the Gatorade dumped on him. Hanks has been Spencer's coach for the past four years. There isn't a better coach out there. He doesn't just teach the kids football, he teaches them respect, sportsmanship, and to believe in themselves. I only wish he could go to the High School and coach there. He has done so much for Spencer. Thanks, John!!!





I am a little sad to see Spencer done with this team. He has met some good kids and become friends with alot of them. But next year will be exciting to see him play on the Freshman team.

Good job, Logan and Spencer.

Happy Birthday to Spencer!

Look at my little bald headed baby!! And to think he is 14 today. He had a tough time getting to this earth, but he has been such a blessing to us ever since.



Since Spencer is 14 here are 14 things you may or may not know about him:



14. He make us laugh every single day.

13. He will always look out for the "underdog" (The only time I ever got a call from a principal was because Spencer got in a fight defending one of his friends.)

12. He is one of the most "random" people I know. He says whatever happens to pop into his head. No matter how absurd it may be.

11. He will stand up for what he believes in and not back down easily.

10. He LOVES ketchup. We have a running joke about that in our family.

9. He loves football and has evolved into a good player. It didn't come easily for him but he has worked hard at it over the years.

8. He is a big teaser. It is tough to know when to take him seriously.

7. He is a 49'ers fan!

6. He likes to go hunting.....but not so much fishing.

5. He likes to play the Wii and Playstation waaaay too much.

4. He has decided he likes driving....and begs me to let him drive all of the time. (It's going to be a long year until he can get his learner's permit).

3. Most people would not know this about Spencer but he is tender hearted and can have alot of compassion. (He probably won't like me saying this).

2. He is not too old to still give his mom a giant bear hug, and have a wrestling match with his dad.

1. He is alot of fun to be around.

I am so glad that Spencer is my son.

Happy Birthday, Spencer!!

I just remembered I had a blog!

Okay...so I know I have neglected to blog all summer. And, yes, I have felt guilty about it. But apparently not guilty enough to actually do something about it. It has been a little stressful around here for the last few months, and so I will put the blame of not blogging on that. Enough said!

I don't even know if I can even catch everything up, so I am just going to post things randomly that have been going on all summer. My family had a reunion this summer. We had some pictures taken, so I am going to post those pictures. Our little family didn't get a family picture done because Logan was not there. He was river rafting at Zion's National Park with his scout group.

The whole family. I think we had everyone there put seven people, which I think are pretty good odds with a family this size.

My Mom and Dad. They are the best ever!!

The guys.....aren't they sooo cool?

Cris, Dean, Bill, Dad, Kelly, David

The gals.

Leisa, Susan, Natalie, Becky, Carol

The siblings.

Leisa, Susan, David, Becky, Carol

A few of the granddaughters.

Me and my girls.

Me and Dean

Maybe I will get ambitious and post some more things. We'll see.....