Boise State (31) vs Washington State (28)

Another season is off and running and this was nothing short of a great one. This game could have gone either way. BSU ran off with it an the start but Washington came back with vengeance! It was a close one but we pulled it out.

Way to go Bronco's!

Boise Balloon Clasic

One of the things I love about being a mother is to try to let Tristan experience all of the the blessings that I shared as a child. Some of them may I may have not actually done myself but if they are here and the opportunity presents itself then I am usually in. The Boise Balloon Classic is one of those opportunities. 

When I was a child my Dad would take me to a pancake breakfast that I remember happening once a year or so. I can remember balloons overhead as part of the celebration. Now, whenever I see a balloon drifting by I will always, and forever think of my Dad and those special childhood days.I hope by sharing these special days with Tristan that he will have special memories of me. I hope he remembers how much I loved him and how I loved all of the adventures that we shared.

Fun at the fair with friends

Every year the Z-W's and I take our kids to the fair. We have been doing it for years. I can't believe what these kids do now. The rides they went on today was amazing, The Zipper, The High Swings, The Orbiter, (this one did them in). We all finished up with the log ride followed by some games! I just love sharing good times with good friends, that is what life is all about and I am blessed to be able to enjoy it! Thanks Z-W's! We love you guys!

 

First Day of 3rd grade - Gateway Elementary

Today was the beginning of 3rd grade. After all of the controversy, meetings, and tears. Tristan is a Gateway for his 4th year in Chinese Immersion. We don't know what will happen next year but for this year we are happy with his teachers. Many of his class mate have left including the Jensen Family. So glad we are friends with them and we know we will continue to be a part of each other's families lives.

We were happy to have Grammy join us for the first day of school! Tristan was excited that he would be changing to the "big kid" play ground for recess! 

Another start to another wonderful year!

This letter was posted on Kiss FM 103.5 by Tasha Box on 8/23/2016

It melted my heart!

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Tomorrow, my son starts third grade. As I look at the little face I brought into this world, I think of my third grade memories and have a couple of helpful tips for my son. 

My third grade memories consist of Mrs. Meyer and her long nails. She used to put riddles on the board and if we guessed them, we got little prizes. Mrs. Meyer would eat almonds at snack time and she is the one who was responsible for the entire class sending me notes when I got my tonsils out.

I watched my classmate, Scott, learn to hold a pencil correctly (after a lot of struggling) and my mom stayed up almost all night so she would have stuff ready and packaged for the bake sale that sent me on one of my most favorite field trips.

What’s in store for you, sweet boy? I don’t know…and that’s what makes this year so much fun. There are some things I want you to remember:

• Walk up to a classmate (even if they aren’t in your class) and introduce yourself. You could be that one person who makes their day.
• Eat your lunch. It’s brain food and will help you through the rest of your day. Sorry, it’s a mom thing.
• Try. In everything try. It’s okay if you don’t do well or if it’s a challenge, just putting a little effort into what you’re doing will help you grow.
• Your manners and charm will get you a long way in life.
• Math is inevitable. Learn what you can and then move along. Yes, you will use this in the future – to help your mom.
• If you know the answer to something, help another classmate who may not know the answer. Helping others will make you feel good inside.
• If someone teases you, do your very best to be kind in return. Two wrongs don’t make a right. We can continue to talk about this like we have been. Bullying isn’t okay and you can be one of the kids who stops it. The act of walking away is a strong power you already posses.
• No matter where the day takes you, you’ll always have a loving home where you can relax for the rest of the day.
• It’s okay to be smart. In fact, it’s pretty cool.
• The rules of interrupting still apply in school. I know it feels like your story or comment can’t wait another second before bursting out of your mouth but if you can hold it for just a tad bit longer, you’ll have the attention of those you’re wanting to get the attention of.
• You make me proud of you every single day. I don’t ever want you to forget that.

 

I Love you Sweet Boy!