Wilson-World

My husband was able to get our name in a domain-name....so he had to do something with it! So.....without further adieu....let me introduce:

To check it out, click on the above picture! As you'll see, it has links for you to our blog's (my husband even has one now, while my link just brings you back here.) A photo page, as well as links we enjoy.....many of my blogger buddies will even find links to themselves. Eventually we will upload videos there as well. It will be fun (at least for us) to watch the evolution of my hubby's work. I now need to figure out how to make a clickable button for my side-bar.....anyone know how?! ;)

***Edited: Got the side button.....thanks to the hubster!***

Soccer

Jared was our only soccer player this season...Nicole has moved on to dance instead. These pics are a little late, being that the Fall season is now over, but oh well...better late than never? :)

Jared once again had fun, and is improving. He still isn't afraid to get in the thick of things and be aggressive.....we actually need to work on him not taking the ball from his teammates. :) So here is a look at his season, and you'll see the "Green Lightning" again in the spring!

GOOOOOOOOOAL!

GOOOOOOOOOAL!

Not sure if the frown is because he's sad about soccer season ending, or because he missed a goal!

Thanks again Coach Thomas! You're the best!

Simplify....

Time for a new look, after all, it is almost Halloween. (I suppose I should get the rest of my decorations out...cough, cough....my poor kids!) I was feeling the love for a fun new topper, and simple for the rest. What do you think? Yes, I know Riley is missing....she didn't get a picture taken last year...wasn't feeling the love for Halloween I guess...but I'll put a new topper up in a week and we'll all be there!

I know what you are thinking....why don't you just blog more?! I have lots of intentions to, it just hasn't come to fruition yet.

Fun day Thursday. I got a call at almost the end of school that Nicole got hurt. Apparently some kid wasn't paying attention to where he was going and knocked her into the outside wall of the school, cutting her head open....nice....we all know how head injuries bleed like there is no tomorrow, and Nicole did just that. The little itsy-bitsy cut on her head, that was too small to even think of needing medical attention, bled and oozed for about 4 hours. Then I, smart mother that I am, gave her a shower. I had to wash the blood out of her hair before school tomorrow....so the bleeding began again, but stopped much quicker this time!

I am SO excited for tonight....it's Nicole (a little sussy's) wedding day! Hooray! I am so excited to go spend the evening with one of my favorite families ever and celebrate with my divine Hill girls! I can't wait to see what Nicole has come up with for her day....I'm certain it will be incredible.

a little vay-cay.....

Not that I've been all that great about staying up to date, or posting regularly....but we're off to Wyoming for a little "fall break 4wheeling and fun" (say that 5 times fast...) adventure with some friends. Four families: 8 adults, and 16 children... :)

Speechless...

July Recap....BMX

Our neighbors had been telling us for a while about a BMX track up in South Jordan. It is actually a "park" owned by Salt Lake County, but run by a group of BMX enthusiasts. There is one evening a week you can go do practice runs, and then another evening to go and do the races. The outdoor track is open from late spring until the end of September, and then the winter season moves to a couple of larger nearby events/equestrian centers....I guess they just share it with the horses(?!). At the beginning of the race evening, they do a little thing called the "Big Wheel". It's a short race at just the end of the track for the younger kids to give them something to do and basically to build up their enthusiasm and "start 'em young"! They separate the kids into age groups, give them a countdown and push, and then at the end, they ALL get a trophy! The best part is the "big wheel" is FREE!

So in July, right before Jared's 5th BDay, we decided to go for it. We got to the track in hopes of Jared doing a couple of practice runs....well, in order to do a real practice run, you have to sign up for a race and pay. Since we weren't doing that, Ron asked if he could push Jared out on the last turn and bumps on the track a couple times between practice groups, and they were okay with that. Jared LOVED it! The concentration on his face was awesome, and he did really well....especially considering he has a regular heavy Huffy BMX bike from Toys R Us and not a "race" BMX bike. When it came time for his "race" he lined up, they said go, Ron gave him a push, and he left all the other kids in the dust! He. was. thrilled!



They gave him the trophy and he just stood there facing the bleachers holding it up so the crowd could see as if there was a ceremony or something. I still tear up thinking about how absolutely fantastic it was that he was so proud of what he had done! Oh, how I love this kid!


Jared really wanted to go back up and do it for real....but the start ramp really freaked me out....about a 2 1/2 story drop, and pretty steep for a five year old! You do get a one-time free "try it out" race before you pay the $45 yearlong membership fee to the American Biking Association-BMX, so maybe this winter we'll hit the indoor track....

For anyone in Utah that wants to check it out, here's their site. For everyone else, here's the national site where you can look and find a BMX track near you!

Ellie's Double Take

On the "Picture Rock" in Yankee Boy Basin, San Juan Mountains of Colorado
Taken in August of 2006 and 2008

What a cute little stinker. Check out those rolls and dimples on her legs at 6 months! But her smile is still a winner, as always. I think we'll just keep taking pictures at this rock of her and eventually we'll have six Ellie's all photoshopped together!

Updated forecast....

It's getting even better...I won't copy the 7 day this time, but Sunday's high is now 39 with 2 snowflakes shown.....oh yes, we ARE getting snow. Possibly 3-6 inches. I think we had about 3 days of Fall. :)

Definitely, more pictures to come of this! I may have to run to WalMart tomorrow, as my kids have outgrown their snowboots.

This Weekend's Forecast...

This weekend does not bode well from me ever getting rid of this cold. I have been robbed of my ability to breathe through my nose, talk, and sleep all night. Wah! And yes, I'm whining about it.

Everything's dropping...temperature, stock prices...

At least I know I will get better. Nicole is back to 100%, and Jared and Ellie are improving. Riley never got it, lucky kid. Ron and I are left to suffer. But now to add insult to injury, winter is coming early to these parts. Look at that....73 on Wednesday, and 46 on Sunday. I was so wanting to get fall pictures of the kids, but I guess I'll change those to winter pics! :)

Just Overheard....

Jared's rendition of the famous Mother Goose rhyme "Baa Baa Black Sheep":

Blah, blah back sheep,
Do you have any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

One for my Master,
And one for you.
One for the little boy who lives down the drain.

Blah, blah back sheep,
Do you have any wool?
Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.

Maybe we should have the pediatrician check for excess ear-wax at his next appointment.