GO Wasatch Lightening!!!

I must say, there are times when as a parent you just beam with pride for your children and their accomplishments. Last night was one of those times. It was Hannah's last soccer game of the season and they were playing an undefeated team. As the game began, I thought to myself, "well it will be a good experience, even if they lose." But the team was awesome, and Hannah played amazing! I think that everything she has learned over the last 7 years finally kicked in. She made saves that looked professional. There was one save that one of the other coaches and her trainer watched her make, and after they were nearly hugging each other. It was so fun to watch. The parents of the team were all standing and cheering the girls on. One of the other Wasatch teams that had been there practicing came over and sat down and cheered the girls on. It was incredible. I wish I would have taken my camera, but it was so dark I probably couldn't have taken any pictures anyway. But it was one of those times that I wish some how I could record and keep playing over and over. It will have to be that way in my heart and memory. So, I hope I don't sound too boastful, but it was truly one of those times when you just can't stop smiling when you think about what your child has done!! Way to go Wasatch Lightening, you guys were just truly super last night!!

I'm Back Home

Well, the conference was a bust. I was hoping to learn so much, and basically the only answer I got when I would ask questions is "well in the coming up version . . . " So I got a little frustrated. I did meet alot of fun people. I met schedulers from Texas, Vancouver, New York, Alaska, and Montana. They were fun and it was nice to know that they had some of the same questions that I had. It was also fun to know that no matter where I go in the country there are others that I have things in common with. It makes me smile to think back on some of the laughs we had.

Coming home was great! It's so heartwarming to have a wonderful home and family to come back to. The kids and Sam took good care of each other. I did come home to a broken dishwasher, but here's a good teaching moment. (Hannah has never in her life had to do dishes by hand.) It has also given Hannah and I good talk time and that's something I am truly grateful for. I really like talking to my kids. They teach me things and hopefully as a mom they are gleaning some of the knowledge I think I have.

I was able to read a book while I was gone. It's called "A Thousand Splendid Suns". I had to read it for a book club that I'm in at work. It's about 2 women in Afganistan and their lives. After reading this, I feel so incredibly blessed to be where I am, in a free country. Their lives were hard and they went through so much. However in the end, I think the message of love and friendship was a beautiful one. I think it made me really reflect on how much I've been blessed with all of my life. I've always had supportive family and great friends as well as the Gospel of Jesus Christ to guide my life. I am truly grateful, and I'm so glad to be back home!!!

Autumn Days

We've been going to soccer games and enjoying the season. It seems like we've been so blessed this year. Our garden produced well and we really enjoyed tomatoes, peppers, watermelon, carrots, and pumpkins. I used to love the summer and I still enjoy it, but it seems like with the Autumn weather comes a clarity that you don't seem to get any other time of the year. I love the changes in the colors on the mountains near our home. And now with the dusting of snow it seems like it's even more vibrant.

Hannah's soccer team is doing well. Tonight they won and it was a good game to watch. It's fun to wrap up in blankets and cheer them on. She is the goalie on her team. She tries so hard. It's hard to see when they lose, because she takes the loss on her shoulders and thinks it's all her fault. So needless to say, I love when they win and she's happy.

This weekend I have to go to Kansas City for a conference for my work. It should be fun, but you know how it is when you have to leave your family. I wish Sam would come, but someone has to be home to take Hannah to her games and such. Hopefully the time will fly and I'll be home before you know it. I'm hoping that while I'm there that I'm able to see some cool Art museums or some fun stuff like that. And I hope I come home more knowledgeable about scheduling for work. I'd like to think I know what I'm doing there!! For those of you that don't know, I work for Weber State University in their Scheduling/Registration area. I like the ladies I work with. They are so much fun!! I've been very blessed to work with such wonderful people. I'll have to write and let everyone know how it was when I get home.

Just a little bit more about the Family . . . .

So I'm still trying to figure this out and hopefully I'll get as proficient as Maddi my oldest daughter. I've added pictures from our Jackson Hole trip. It is the first time I ran a river. It was way fun! We had a really good time.

Maddi moved to Moab this Spring and spent her whole Summer down there. So for our family vacation we ran the river down there. Maddi was our river guide and she was great. Again - we had tons of fun! Maddi is moving down to Moab permanently in January to work down there. She loves it and is great at what she does. She has been dating a youngman she met down there. His name is Eric. We're still getting to know him and he seems to be a really nice guy.

Parker has been busy since getting home off his mission a year ago. I think he's finally figured out what he wants to do with his life. He has started his own roofing company called "Cornaby Brothers Roofing." He is also dating a sweet, wonderful young lady, named Jamie, that we love. She has become pretty special to all of us.

I couldn't find any pictures that I've taken of Hannah this year in soccer. That is my second job!

We have a lot of fun going from games, to training, to practices, to the games she's refing. I really enjoy the time I get to have with her. It's good talk time. She really has a zest for life and a real love of soccer. She's a keeper on the Wasatch Lightening team.

Logan is still on his mission and will return home sometime at the end of January or the first of February. It will be wonderful to have him home again! I can't wait. It's amazing how long 2 years really is.

Sam and I are holding down the fort and trying to be the best parents we can. We stay busy with our hobbies when we get a chance. Sam is working on cars right now. I think he is fantasizing about becoming a mechanic, but I hope it doesn't last for too long. He is good at it though. He and I also like to golf when we get a chance.

I have been taking a Silver Smithing class. We are learning how to make silver jewelery. I've had alot of fun learning and trying to be creative. I am trying to make Christmas gifts, but I might have to re-think things because some of the items I've made take more time than I thought they would to make. There are some really talented ladies in my class and I hope to become as good as they are someday. I've also been blessed to have a ward where they are having a quilting club. I will be trying my hand at quilting soon too! I can't wait to do that as I love being creative and using color. I kind of went crazy in the fabric store. Luckily I had a friend there that help me stay in control (ha-ha). It was fun. I think the ladies there thought we were crazy.

I've been loving this time of year. Not only do we get to watch Hannah play her soccer, it's time for the garden to be harvested. I also love the colors changing on the mountains. Sometimes it seems like there is a clarity to life as the weather cools and the days shorten. I was able to spend time with my mom this past Saturday bottling peaches. I've been blessed with such wonderful parents. They have always been such a blessing to me. The peaches turned out so pretty. I was able to give some away to my neighbors. I love to do that. I always like trying to give to others. I like seeing the surprised looks and the smiles on their faces.

I think I'm going to like doing this. I don't take the time to write in journals. This is a great way to be able to write my thoughts down and share. Thanks to everyone that has been so supportive. I really appreciate your friendship!