Soccer Season

Both Emily and Brooke played soccer this year, and it was a blast. Robynn and I were amazed at how well both of them played. They were aggressive and fast! To motivate them, we told Brooke that she could get her ears pierced if she scored a goal; and we told Emily that she would NOT need to get her ears pierced if she scored a goal. Well, at the last game, Emily came really close (within a foot of the goal) - but just missed it. We were so proud of her that we didn't follow through, and we didn't make her get her ears pierced (besides, we think she looks great just the way she is!). Brooke's season came down to the last quarter in her last game. The coach put her in as forward. And it didn't take long for Brooke to realize that it was now or never - so she got the ball and plowed through several other players, taking the ball all the way to the goal. It was Brooke against the goalie, and like a pro, Brooke shot the ball right in the corner - GOOOAAAALLL! She jumped up and down with her team mates, yelling, "I get my ears pierced!" So, Robynn took her that afternoon to get her ears pierced. It was quite a day, and we had lots of fun. After the game, we took Brooke and Emily and Jake to get ice cream at the local Loomis Drug Store, where they have an old-time ice cream counter. We couldn't be more proud of our two beautiful players!

Diners, Drive-In's & Desparate Housewives

For those of you who don't know, Robynn's favorite channel is the Food Network. And on this channel, her favorite show is called, "Diners, Drive-In's & Dives." This guy named Guy Fieri goes across the country and features local food joints. Robynn thinks he's got the greatest job - eating greasy food and talkin' it up with the local folk - and she has developed some kind of sick celeb-crush on him. Guy recently opened a restaurant of his own in Roseville, and was there today to sign his books and meet his fans. Of course, Robynn had to go! She waited in line for over 1 1/2 hours, and finally had her time. Here are some photos of the "moment." She asked him to sign her book saying, "Robynn - will you marry me." Instead he signed her book - with a special message to me - "You had better keep an eye on her." Off the hook!

Harvest Festival 2008

Kids had a harvest festival at their school.  Jacob got his face painted, and then he and Brooke enjoyed snow cones with daddy.

Fun with Cousins

We recently went to a Southern Utah University football game when they played the UC Davis Aggies.  Robynn's cousin Sarah is married to Ed, who coaches SUU.  It was lots of fun.