Jake--Forever Strong

Jake and Friends--after their first rugby game

An example of how random this sport is.

Jake getting tackled illegally--that guy got a penalty for an upper body tackle.

Jake catching the ball

Jake and a few friends have joined the local Rugby team. They have been practicing since February and even went to a tournament in St. George. It is the most random sport. John andI still have not figured out all of the rules and terms of the game. To me it looks like they all make it up as they play. One minute they are passing the ball and kicking it and the next they tackling, scrumming, and jumping on top of each other. Jake absolutely loves it. I am still undecided how I feel about it because it looks so dangerous when the boys play and someone usually is scraped up or badly bruised each game. Jake position is wing.

Happy Birthday JOSH!!!

Josh turned 19 on Saturday. He invited a lot of his friends over for a party. Everyone had a great time and we had to eventually kick people out around 12:15 am. Josh is a great person and we are very proud of him. I can't believe he is this old--where does time go!?! We are going to miss him when he goes off to college next fall and on a mission in the winter. We love you Josh--HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

You Can't Take It With You

This video is of a few clips of Natalie's part in the High School Play, You Can't Take it With You. She played Gay Wellington, the drunk actress. This was a huge stretch for her because she has never seen or been around anyone drunk. I thought she did great, even though, it did make me uncomfortable watching her be "drunk".