Soccer Finale

 Team OLYMPIANS. It seems like the Olympians like to keep things fresh because they had new recruits  every week it seemed. But Jake rolled with it and loved playing defense!

 They got backpacks and water bottles this season instead of Trophies.  I liked it.

 Jake had an outstanding season.  He showed us some serious speed, and was more agressive than ever.  He personally stopped MANY balls from going in the goal. Jake you're awesome!

 Bree's team, the PUMAS . 

James did a great job coaching and Jer was glad he could help out too.  Breanna had a great season and got to play pretty much every position, but loved forward most of all.  She scored a bunch of goals which was fun to watch (if only I hadn't been talking to someone each and every time!)

Great Season!!!

Swim Refresher

 ....with Ms. Karen and yes he loved every second!

 Even though he's been swimming like a fish these past few months, he somehow lost his backfloat over the winter. Not to worry, we found it in Ms. Karen's backyard.

 CJ came too and he made AMAZING progress!

Swim team, look out!

Summer Reading Kick-Off

 ...at the Library.  It was complete with wheel spinning,

 hot air balloon making,

 and face painting.

 Oh and the highlight for these girls....the live concert.  Songs like ABCs and If You're Happy and You Know It kept them glued to their seats....

Not Really.  I think they were actually planning their escape the second they walked in:)  But they were good sports and even threw down a few claps and stomps.  The guy doing the concert was actually really good...just more Luke's speed:). 

We have our books and reading charts in hand now, so let the summer reading begin!

(Bree's starting off with  Little Women.

She says she can't put it down. Love that girl and her taste in books!:)

Clifford Movie and Water Wars

 This kid was all excited about the Clifford Movie!

 Jake and Bree politely declined the invitation to attend, but then I sweet talked them into coming and they ended up thinking it wasn't half bad!  We even ran errands after and they were all so good.  Man I'm liking this summer thing.

 Then we met up with these guys for a little water fight.  Good thing those Heaps boys are tough cuz Jake was showing no mercy!

 Now how did she stay out of the battle?  Must be her cuteness!

 A little bug catching after the war ended.

Loved this bucket snatching, water drenching, cheek showing day!!!

Jake's Big Weekend

 Grandma and Grandpa Smith were ready to play hard.

 Then Grandma and Grandpa Denning came bearing gifts and a birthday card right up Jake's alley.

 Jake's dream gift...a black Lotus. Modeled precisely after the real one.

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa!!!!

 Sunday, Jake received the Aaronic Priesthood and was ordained a Deacon.

We were so happy that both grandparents could be here for this special occasion.

It meant so much to Jake.

I still can't believe he's already 12.

 Then we headed out of town on Monday to do a little bowling.

 This is the face of no pins going down.

 And the happy strike dance!

 At the end of the day, I think everyone but me got at least one strike. And I believe Grandma won one and Jer won one. Or maybe Jer won both.  To be honest, I was just trying to stay out of last place in the kiddie division.

It was such a sweet little weekend and a great start to 12!