Football Fanatics!!

Well unfortunately this week I was unable to go to the boys games, therefore I have no pictures to attach this week! But it was good news all around!!

Will did exceptional at his game and even got an amazing tackle which he said "God helped him do"! He was also in on another great tackle with his teammate! He has really stepped it up, and I am sure the money he earns for each tackle behind the line of scrimmage has helped a bit too! But hey- we'll do it if it will keep him playing like he is!! Good job Will!! Way to help you team get your win!!

Carter did really well too! He was able to sack a quarterback that was 5 feet 11 inches tall! You go dude!! Chan said all you could see was this hand come up and grab the quarterback's jersey- too cool! He is also playing at his best, but he is old enough now that incentives are no longer needed- he just likes hitting!! His team was also able to get a win- way to go Carter!!

Little Brianne had a football experience of her own this week! One of her good friends Dad is the offensive coordinator for the University of Utah, so her little friend asked her to go to the game last Saturday night! She was so exited to go! She had such an awesome time! Her and her friend got yummy treats, played barbies, colored, watched the game periodically, and played some more! But the best part is that after the game they put their pink pass stickers on and got to go down on the field where the players were and wait for her friends Dad! So she was able to meet some of the players and be on the field! can I just tell you how jealous her older brother was!!! It was pretty cute! She had an amazing time and even came home with a new Ute shirt on! But my favorite story from her experience was that when they were playing with the barbies her friend threw one and it landed on the field! But thankfully they were able to save her after the game when they went down there- whew!! Funny girls!! Way to be such a football fan Brianne!!

Then last night we had Chan's parents over for dinner. They told us it was only their 2nd home cooked meal since they moved out of their house (due to remodeling) on the 26th of August! Poor things!! But we made some yummy BBQ chicken and sat around the big screen to watch the Eagles/Bears game. It was so much fun to sit there in between Chan and Carter and listen to them tease each other and have Papa chime in here and there! Gamma and I had a few comments in there every now and then too- but more than anything it was just fun family time! Isn't that what sports are all about? Fun times with family!! It has been so fun to go to all the boys' games and watching a little Sunday Night football with everyone was a blast too! I could do this all the time- if I only had more energy! So let's all be family football fanatics!!!

Remembering Mema

Today Chan and I met up with his sisters, parents and others from work to plant a tree in honor of Mema in memory grove. There is a monument there for Charles Crismon and we planted the tree just a few feet away from it. The family company donates money each year to an organization called Tree Utah and it was this organization that helped us to do this very special thing. It was neat to be able to be there and help- pretty much everyone jumped in to help dig the whole and center the tree etc. And when it was all done we got a couple shots of all of us who were able to come. It is a beautiful tree and will only get better as it gets bigger. It also flowers with pink buds in the spring- Mema would have loved that. I am sure she was thinking we were all pretty silly to remember her in this way, but all of us enjoyed it very much! She will always be a part of Memory grove now, and our little family will be able to drive there in our new truck which is also a thank you to her. (hence the license plate photo :) ) I hope you all enjoy the picturetrail of our time there! We love ya Mema!!

Alta Black vs Brighton

Well Carter did his best to pump himself up for this game- it was a big one! He listened to his i-pod the whole way up to Park City where our game was held. He had his game face on and was rearing to go, but once we got out of the truck and discovered he had forgotten his pads and helmet we thought we were in serious trouble!! Thankfully Gamma and Papa were coming, so they saved his can and brought them up- THANKS GAMMA AND PAPA!!! This is Carter with his game face!!



Here's the team heading off the field after the half- they were playing pretty well, but needed to step it up a bit more. At this point the other team had not scored on us, but we were looking a bit battered- so off to get yelled at a bit and back to the field!!









The weather defiantly played a part in this game- it was a wet one!! The rain came in bursts and when it was raining in was really coming down! This is the offense in a huddle- you go get 'em guys!!










It was an awesome game- we had them beat right to the 4th quarter. It looked to be a shut out, but with only a few minutes left in the 4th quarter a coach from the opposing team came up to speak with our defensive coach during a time out. The discussion was to allow for a touchdown by a member of their team who has special needs. Of course our team agreed and while we all watched this boy on their team ran for a touchdown with at least 5 of our guys following him. It was amazing- just writing it down now brings back all the emotion of it! There were not many dry eyes from those watching it! And of course our boys also allowed for an extra point- to give their team the only 7 points earned on that game. It was awesome! And if that weren't enough- the Coach talked with the boys after the game about empathy and the importance of always remembering others. He was choking up while talking to them and all us Mom's were teary eyed. It was a really special moment- one to never forget!

This is a shot of the final huddle before we all left. The boy who ran in that touchdown came over to say thank you and all our boys ran over to him and gave him praise for his amazing play. He is a darling boy! And because he was there the coaches and team included him in their last huddle. WOW- what an awesome team! Way to go Alta Black!! A nice win with an even better memory to share!

Alta White vs Granger

Well this week our opponent was Granger and once again it was a very exiting game to watch. Chan got both boys up and going pretty early on Saturday and was trying his best to get them pumped and ready for action! His recipe for this was to listen to some motivating music REALLY LOUD! Wish you all could have heard it! In this picture Will is just left of the ball.






Well I think Chan's work paid off because Will was amazing on Saturday!! He broke through the line twice and on one of those was able to get to the quarterback and sack him and caused a fumble while he was at it which our team recovered!! This is a picture of Chan congratulating Will, and that is his coach telling Chan that's what he wants to see! We were all pretty exited!!






This is Will's joyful face after that Huge play! He was so exited! I just hope we continue to see that guy that played on Saturday- he was awesome!!













This is Will's fan club! Grandma and Grandpa Gilbert have come to most of Will's games and cheered him on!! We are so glad they come- it's fun to have some extra voices to cheer him on!










Here's Will's other fans!! Brianne and Gamma- they have been to almost all of the games as well. It's always more fun to play a sport when you have your fans to witness your talents!! Especially when you have a shutout like we did that day!! Nice win Alta white!!

My tribute to Chan...

I created a picturetrail (above) for Chan!! I want him to know he is the BEST hubby, father, friend, etc etc etc! Some of my favorite things about him are how he plays with the kids. He will turn on his i-tunes real loud in his office and the kids will dance, or on the many trips to the lake he is always there with them playing with trucks in the sand or a remote control boat in the water! He is also there to lend support in whatever they are doing- which right now is football!!
He is also such a great cook!! I totally lucked out! He can make things that I wouldn't even dare to try- like Parker house rolls from scratch! Who does that?!!
I also love our anniversary trips!! Anything from Las Vegas to Park City- doesn't matter just fun no matter where we go!! We will laugh and be silly just like we were when we first met- I hope we never stop doing that!!
I also love what a great friend he is- anyone who meets him would call him a friend! He has a way of making people feel comfortable- it is truly a talent! He even calls the waiters/waitresses in places we eat by their names- what a cool guy!!
So thanks babe for all you do- I love you tons!! Thanks for the family you helped me build and for all the fun memories and more to come!!......