Gotta love it, baby!

For those of you that don't know me so well, I am an avid sports fan. I have LOVED the Denver Broncos since about the 6th grade, live for Sunday football. There was nothing better than watching football with my mom. She was crazy in love with Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers. I can still hear her yelling at the TV if someone sacked him or when he threw an amazing touchdown pass. Even after I got married and moved out we would head over on Sundays for football and dinner. Man do I miss Sundays with my mom.
While in high school I become a fan of the game of basketball and discovered my love for the Utah Jazz. I love to attend the games and yep I have only been in the nose bleed section but we have so much fun up there. My dream and goal is to see a game up close and personal real soon. Well the next best thing is having the game on at home and watching it with family and friends. I tend to be loud and yell at the TV a lot and give lots of high 5s. Luckily, for me, Garett is also a HUGE fan of the sport. So on Friday night when the Jazz played the Cavs we got on our game gear and cheered loud for the game. We would jump out of our seats, pump our fists, and scream, "Did you see that?" I love it.
Thanks G-Ray for loving to watch the games with me. I cherish those times more than you will ever know.
Love, Mom

Date Night

Last weekend Weston took Kenzi to dinner and a movie. They ate at Costa Vida and saw the movie True Grit. Weston said the movie was good but that is about all I got . . . . I believe there was some tension during the night. Not to stress it worked itself out like most quarrels do. Seeing them date really makes me remember Tom and I dating in high school.
A lot of people ask me about Weston dating only one girl, about having a "steady" girlfriend at such a young age and wonder if it bothers me. Bother me? Not in the least bit. I just want him to LOVE the high school experience.
Tom and I began dating when we were in the 10th grade and I wouldn't change a thing. We still had our friends. He still excelled in his sports and I in student government. Sure we hung out A LOT toward the end of our senior year, we were pretty serious. In fact, I knew I would marry him. Tom will tell you he wanted to marry me but just wasn't as sure as I was.
So my advise to Weston is to enjoy being young. Strive for great grades, excel in sports, take time for you and the guys and always treat Kenzi with respect. I also want him to continue to aim for his mission and not to "put temptation into the equation". Tom and I are 100% supportive of him and Kenzi. They are fun to watch, they are fun to be around. Enjoy high school

Happy New Year

We brought in 2011 at our house this year. We celebrated with the Watkins, Heils, Smuins and Taylors. We chit chatted, enjoyed some munchies and played games. We played two games of Cranium ~ guys against girls and guys won one girls won one. I smell a re-match. I forgot to take the camera out so there are no pictures to share. Darn it!
From the bottom of my heart I feel so blessed. I have a very loving husband who is alwasy putting his family first. He is my one and only, my soul mate, my best friend and my eternal companion. My boys are my inspiration. I am so proud they call me mom. This year, like many years, has had its trials but through those trials I have learned to lean on family and friends. I have learned to let go of the small stuff and concentrate on the things that are important. I hope that the new year will bring many more great memories with family and friends. Happy New Year!

December Pack Meeting ~ Is there a Webolos in the house?

At the December pack meeting Garett received his Webelos badge. I am so proud of him. The pack meeting included a nice ham dinner and lots of boys and their families who came out to celebrate the accomplishments of the boys. It was a nice evening spent with family and friends.



Garett hasn't put this down since Christmas morning.

We had two cubs get their Bobcat and tradition has it the patch is placed upside down until they do a good turn.
Ryder Wilcox and Isaac Wilson


I love my boy scout

Christmas Eve

Once again to celebrate with the Leatherows we gathered at Dale's house on Christmas Eve for dinner and celebrating!
Liam was excited to see Santa and Santa did not let him down.



Jaycee was not quite as excited to see "The Man"

The gift exchange was a great hit. This year we as adults brought white elephant gifts and it was a riot! I ended up with Phase 10, the card game and Tom got a box of light bulbs. My vote is we do white elephants every year.




Corben, Liam, Bryson, Weston and Ryker in their Christmas jammies



Once we got home the boys opened their Christmas jammies. As the boys have gotten older, Tom and I have just gotten them new lounge pants. Coltons = green for Highland, Garetts = Dallas Cowboy blue and Weston = plaid for BLHS
It was Weston's idea for the three different poses



Once the kids were all tucked in their beds and visions of sugar plums danced in their heads, Santa Claus visited the quiet house.





Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.

Heil Christmas Party 2010

This year we celebrated Heil style on Saturday, December 18th. To start off the party we met at Box Elder High School for the Tavcaci Christmas concert. Matti, Mari and Karver all performed. The concert is super cute and we have enjoyed it each year we go. Matti changed out of her dress before I could snap a photo.


Jo, like always, prepared a delicious ham and potato dinner. Everyone pitches in and the family always has more than enough yummy food for the night.



After dinner the kids were given their Marshmellow guns from Uncle Tom. The weather did not cooperate so the kids had to shoot their guns in the garage. The kids loved them, my parents not so much. Tom told the kids to paint them up and we would have a contest and marshmellow war in the spring and summer months.





As always once the adults begin their games and gift exchange the younger kids changed into their suits and found the hot tub. I can honestly say this was the first year that their was more water in the tub than on the deck. The kids are learning. I must admit I wanted to jump in this year; it has been quite awhile since I was in there ~ when I stop to think I believe I was still in high school. It is about time . . don't ya think?

AJ is ready to get in. . . .

Smile Karver!

Kinley says, "Wait for me!"

Matti is super excited to get in. I love her swimsuit!

McKenzie is too shy to pose but I snapped one anyway ~ gotcha girl.

And last but not least the opening of gifts:





To my dad and mom, Kevin and Joanne, thank you both so much for keeping the traditions going. I love you both very much.
Merry Christmas!