Brody and his first taste of organized sports

Kellen, Brody, and Emmie waiting for church

First day of school 2011
So we have started to settle into a routine. Kellen is not so happy all of his friends ditched him, but we took care of that at least on Tuesday and Thursday. We are trading houses with Cannon Edwards so the moms can help in the classrooms and the little ones have a friend - so far so good. Soccer is in full swing at our house with four playing right now. Brody is in heaven playing on the Green Tanks, Emmie not so much. Perry and Josie are on the same club teams as last year and playing tournaments all over southern cal. every weekend! Davin is all basketball trying to get ready for his senior season. Brad is working in Texas Monday through Thursday and we really miss him in the evenings. Did I mention how much Brody loves kindergarten. We weren't certain we were even going to send him, but he has told me several times that he loves school. I asked him what he loves, and he told me "everything".

This is what I want my children to know...
"Trust the Lord. Believe in Him. Study His words. Worship your father in Heaven in the holy and sacred name of His Beloved Son...Faith is one of the greatest powers that you and I have in this sojourn of mortality. Fear is one of those principles that the devil uses...replace any fear or apprehension you have now with faith...May every righteous desire of your hearts be granted through your faithfulness and your trust in your Heavenly Father." M. Russell Ballard