Soccer has begun!!!!

Soccer has truly begun!!!!! We have practice on Tuesday and games on Wednesday's and Saturday's. Kjia, Morgan and Rhett play and love every minute of it. Kjia and Morgan are very aggressive and occasionally with get called on it when pushing. Kjia is a very good forward and loves to score. She is also very good at assisting with a goal. They have great coaches who play both girls most of the game. Rarely do they sit out due to their great playing and scoring. Morgan also plays forward or birdie and scores but will also work as a team player and assist with a goal if needed( not a ball hog, just a ball piggie once and awhile). I love how their aggressiveness has paid off. Their coaches both want them to play competitive but their dad doesn't think that is a good idea. Kjia is below right in the middle with black shorts and white socks. Rhett as goalie and posed to take a picture. I was like watch the ball and DON'T POSE FOR A PICTURE TILL AFTER THE GAME!!!! What a cute boy!!!

Rhett in a huddle, number 2 with his coach. The coach is so laid back and the first two games we lost. He decided to get a different approach and now the kids have won their last 4 games. Rhett has a powerful kick and loves to play but he has too many friends on his team and opponents team, he just wants to talk and play. He is improving greatly as the season moves on.

I lost some pictures so we get Kjia in her street clothes due to a broken clavicle and shoulder blade. She is done for the season. This is of Morgan, Kjia, Kelcee, and Breanne after one of the games. Morgan played goalie the 4th quarter. She had played forward and birdie the whole game and asked coach if she could play goalie for a break. She assisted beautifully with a goal and then scored once herself. She played awesome this game.

Morgan READY, SET, GOAL!!!! She is very intense player and loves to win. They have done well and only lost one game. The score on the lost game was 1-0, so you know it was a tough game.

Morgan playing intense and watching the ball. GOOD JOB MOE!!!!

Easter

I love Easter and the meaning that is brings. We had the cattle show yesterday and when we got home the kids were tired and went to bed (10:30), so the Easter Bunny was busy at work. We had bought eggs and dye, but we were all to tired so we planned on doing them tomorrow. Rhett wanted a bike so we got him a Tony Hawk Bike. People say they are one of the best built bikes. I guess we will see if it can withstand The Rhettster!!!!!!!! He also got some new church clothes, candy, a basket, and some clothes. They also got 2 new movies!!!!

The girls got their dresses early for the Dairy Ambassador Contest, so they got a bag for their horses boots, pick, and various other items. Clothes, Basket, Candy, and Taylor Swift, and Kellie Pickler tickets. We are going with Kjia's friend, Jordan and her mom and sister. May 26 is the day we are going. FUN, FUN, FUN!!!!!

My darling kids in their church clothes. I love them and they are very special to me.
Kjia and Grandpa Perkins talking about the Civil War and World War 1 and 2. Grandpa served in World War 2 and Kjia has a report due on the War. Grandpa tried to communicate to her about the war but due to his stroke he was unable to find the words. I thought Grandpa could communicate better than that because he does okay when it's small talk. We sure love him and are grateful for him. As I have known this man for over 15 years my love for him grows more each time we see him. He is the reason why Shane is such a great dad and guy. He practically raised him which I am so glad he truly had a hand in it. Grandpa in his chair. He has many naps in this chair. He loves to enjoy the sunshine and watch all the cars go by. He gave Morgan a guitar that needs some work, but is small enough for her to play. He played a tune for us and he plays all by ear. He had a band for many years and loved every minute of it. Morgan and Rhett always want him to play and will get out the guitar so he will. He went downstairs to help Grandma Sandi to find the guitar he gave Morgan, and he was out of breath each way. I have noticed his health declining but I guess it's going faster than I thought. I just wish he could be with us for a very long time.

Kjia taking pictures with her camera and her brother and sister were good sports especially on Easter. This is at Grandpa's house as we were showing Grandpa and Grandma Sandi our new house plans.We also ran some hogs to Grantsville and bought Rhett's horse home from Grandpa's house. We unloaded Pokey and ran the hogs off the trailer to be slaughtered. Rhett loves this horse even though he is swayed back and 30 years old.

Spring Break spent with friends and cattle!!!!!!!

Morgan, Kjia and Maddy working hard taking care of all their show animals. They were also singing and dancing on the hay bales. The girls had a great time hanging out together. Morgan and Kjia took two heifers each and one steer to the True Blue/Aggie Classic. This was held close to home which was very nice. We had two shows and 68 heifers and 54 steers were invited to show.
Rhett and his buddies had a great time playing on the equipment and just being boys. We were at the USU South farm in Wellsville. We love those shows that are close to home.

Kjia was showing Roxy and boy was she naughty today. We had shown her two other places and she had never acted this way. Shawn Summers, a good friend went and helped her because she was too naughty for even me to handle. Roxy is the family pet and Shane just loves her. At home she is a gem so who knows what made her such a pest this day. Some of the heifers were in heat(had some evidence on the back end) and so the girls asked Shawn Summers what that meant, he told them to go ask their mother. They say this life is truly an education when you are raising kids and animals on a farm.
Kjia posing for a camera. She is always loves her picture taken.

Morgan showing her heifer. She is a Angus Heifer that she bought out of the Rocky Mountain Angus Sale. She won the futurity last year with a Angus totally about $1200.00. This show was an all breed show and as we all know that a Maine heifer will truly beat out an Angus but we just needed to get some points for the futurity and we did with her reserve champion showman.

Morgan showing Dip-n-Dots and won Reserve Champion Showman. She did an excellent job with 18 kids showing in the Junior Division. She is such a natural when is comes to showing and her heifer was calm and worked well for her. We have showed her also before and she is settling down and acting like a little lady now.

Rhett and Maddi's little brother, Case (I think). Those boys played and had some much fun that Rhett fell asleep on the way home.

Whitney Wayment, Morgan, Maddi, and Kjia. They did an excellent job. Whitney won Grand Champion Steer in both shows. She is a darling girl and we have fun anytime we get with the Summers, and Wayments.

We spent all spring break getting ready for this show and we really needed the break. Cattle Shows can be fun but their are a lot of hours put in before the shows. These kids are great help and help tons at the shows but they also need to go with their friends and hang out. What great memories we are having with our kids and their friends.

My Dairy Ambassadors, April 4

Morgan was number 10 and had to model as they read a about her and her talents. She did a great job. There were 13 kids in her age group (9-10) and she did a great job.


Morgan was modeling and did a great job.


Kjia modeling and she did a great job also. There were 6 in her group (11-14)and they picked three ambassadors. Dad was taking pictures as I was videotaping. They were very cute and had a great time.


Some of the contestants doing their slogan and their songs.

These are the six new ambassadors and last year's six ambassadors with Cache County's Dairy Princess, Megan Jessop. We were thrilled that Kjia and Morgan made it. We have a very busy schedule but it will be worth it.

Megan Jessop, Cache County Dairy Princess and the girls.

Morgan Larson, our friend and Morgan Perkins. Morgan did a great job also and we love her and her family.

2009/2010 Dairy Ambassadors are (back row L-R) Savannah Summers, Katie Wallentine, Morgan Perkins and (front row L-R) Kjia Perkins, Tia King, and Rebecca Larsen. Congratulations girls and we will have a fun year.

Morgan with all her prizes.

Kjia with all of her prizes.

We had such a crazy week that Thursday I had called the 4-H office to get the number of the lady in charge. I felt like we weren't ready since I hadn't even picked up the paperwork and questions that they needed on Saturday. After I thought about it I called Peggy again at the office and since I was going pass the office to gymnastics I would pick it up and think about it. I felt like since our soccer game on Saturday was cancelled due to wet soccer field, and we had committed we should participate in the Dairy Ambassador Program. Morgan had her party on Friday night so at eleven at night we made a slogan and practice questions. I told the girls just to go and have fun the next morning. I said it will make good practice for queen contests in one month. I have never been so relaxed in my life, because usually I am nervous and uptight. Well, after they announced their number and went up on the stage, Shane asked about the queen contests. Morgan was going to try out for Cache County Rodeo Jr. Princess. He wanted Kjia to hand down her title to her sister. I explained to him that they ride their float in all the same parades as the rodeo royalties. He was upset but I explained to him that I thought we were just coming for some practice because we were so unprepared. Shane is a great dad but did complain at times about all the rodeos and parades that we had to attend. He also hated dealing with all the clothes, hats, etc. that we needed. This will be better though this year due to building a house. The girls are excited and will be great as ambassadors. Congratulations!!!!!!!!

Morgan is 10, April 2

Morgan was awaken with a muffin, candles, and us singing happy birthday!!!! Happy Birthday and we love you Morgan!!!!!!!

She was spoiled with many gifts and hopefully she had a great day. I can't post all the pictures so I will just post some of her gifts. I went to lunch with her and brought her Subway. I waited in line forever so I was a little late. I ate her school lunch and then was able to get lunch later.

Morgan and her cowgirl purse!!!! She sure loves the BLING, BLING!!!!!!

Morgan wanted a german chocolate cake and we were able to celebrate after dance, gymnastics and a 4-H meeting. It was 9:00 p.m. when the cake was cut. Thanks Morgan for hanging in there and celebrating late on your birthday.

Here's my artist, and she is really good. I love the way she uses her talents.This is Morgan and all of her friends. We had a birthday party and went ice skating. We came back and had some more cake and ice cream. We had a great time and no injuries on the ice. Before we took the girls home, Shane was telling scary stories and some of the girls were scared. We had some vehicle trouble due to the wreck on Tuesday and when on the way home, the side door flew open. Six girls were screaming their heads off. Morgan was laughing so hard, she about went to the bathroom on the side of the road. We called Shane and he came and helped us get the door closed. The girls were saying this was the best party ever. I think they will remember this for a long time. All of them are darling girls with great families and we had a great time with them. I can't wait to get into our new house so we can have lots of parties.

Terrible Tuesday

What a morning we had this terrible day. I had worked two nights and was very tired so at 5:30 a.m. I pulled in the driveway and parked behind Shane's Dodge. I was thinking that he would drive the black truck to work and I also had to go to the bathroom. Well when I walked in the door, Shane met me at the door telling me we had 2 inches of water in the basement. The sub-pump had stopped and flooded the basement. What a mess since the two girls are downstairs and all of our office and scrapbook stuff is on the floor. Since Shane was going to stay home to help me clean up the mess, he agreed to take the girls to school. We had snow everywhere and he was unaware I parked behind him. You guessed it. He hit my van and put 2200 dollars worth of damage to the side door. The van is paid for and is worth about that. We will await what the insurance company will say about the damage. Preston Watts gave me a bid and it's pretty well totaled. He was MAD at me and the girl's witnessed some colorful words. He did stay home and bought some fans and blowers to help clean up the mess. I knew it was best to go to bed and kept my mouth shut about this matter. I had hit Mandy's car door in the same spot in my driveway a year ago and received a lot of crap from that but I could tell this wasn't a good day to give it back. We are stressed a little because we are building a house and need to put all the money we can to build our house. I will love it but it's not my dream house. We are building a country home so in a few years we can sell it and build a home on more ground. We will have 4.2 acres but we need more with all the cows, but for now it will be great.

Early party for Morgan's Birthday

Our week started out on Sunday having a party for Morgan's birthday in Salt Lake. We went to Calhoon's Chinese Restaurant in West Valley and then had cake and ice cream at Grandpa Perkin's House. We had a great time and love being with him and grandma Sandi. Morgan was given an I tunes card and jewelry with cards and money. She was a happy girl. She is turning 10 and is growing up way to fast.

Grandpa and Morgan posing for a picture. Grandpa fell a few weeks ago and is healing pretty well. He had a black eye, bruised cheek and bruises on his extremities.

Rhett and Morgan love playing Grandpa's guitar. I really wish they would want to play a guitar or other musical instruments but hopefully one day that will happen. Kjia and Grandpa Perkins sitting together waiting for cake and ice cream. Our kids just love him and love to be with him. He had a stroke a year ago and at times its hard to communicate but we are just happy having him with us.

Morgan and Grandma Sandi posing for a picture awaiting cake and presents.