WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Many of you may not know that Brittany joined a 25 and older women's flag football team hosted by the recreation league this year. All of the players with exception of 1 were members of The Church, mostly from our ward. One of the counselors in the Bishopric asked Brittany upon our arriving to the ward if she played sports in high school, which we thought was a little odd at the time, but turns out he was the coach of the flag football team. Brittany had an amazing year! She was highly regarded by the QB and her teammates, and made some spectacular plays catching the ball as a receiver, and bouncing back and forth through defenders as a running back. Savannah, Jack and myself loved going to the games to root mommy on. She has been playing every Friday night since January.

We had a good team, but were going through some growing pains so lost several games. At the end of the year the 8 teams are split into an upper and lower bracket. In order to make the upper bracket we had to win our last game, and one of the other teams had to lose. As it happened we did win, and the other team lost, so we ended up as the number 4 seed in the upper bracket- set to play the number 1 team.

Last week we played the number 1 team, and Brittany was on fire. She caught two amazing over the shoulder passes in full stride and booked down field for TDs. It wasn't her highest TD night either (she scored 4 in one night- I know I am bragging, but she was awesome!) It was a close game though and we (the husbands) were nervous wrecks pacing on the sideline. They pulled out the win in a close game, but made the championship game.

Friday night they played the other 7-1 team (we were 5-3) that had beat us previously. We opened up with 4 straight touchdowns to their zilch! They came back and scored 2 TDs, but the game was over! The girls, I guess I should say women, were super excited, laughing and screaming. We went out to celebrate (as we had after all of the wins). We still don't know if the team gets anything, but it was certainly a fun time. Here are some pictures

Jack giving Mom a victory hug!

Brittany playing Cornerback- they were scared to throw her way!

Yes, she caught this ball! Diving in the air.

Here is Brittany and her teammates

Celebrating with teammate after the win

Here is Jack- He loved being around Mommy's football game. He kept me busy on the sideline

Family Pictures

We had some family pictures taken and I just wanted to post some. There are a ton and so I'll post as many as I can right now while Jack is sleeping.

Savannah's Birthday

We had a great time during Savannah's birthday this year. On the day of her birthday we had breakfast, letter pancakes of coarse:), and then I took cupcakes into her school that day, which she loved. Then we opened presents, and had pizza. The next day we had her party. We had it at our neighborhood playground and amenity center. We had about 15 kids, 38 total people show up. It was such a fun party with playing on the playground, games, a pinata, presents and cake. We had a great time celebrating our little girl in our life!

Breakfast in bed, Jack wanted to join her too:)

Her class singing Happy Birthday to her.

Enjoying her party.
Jack enjoying his cupcake too.
Talking to people on the phone, one of the many joys of the birthday girl.

The birthday cake, before the party.

A closer look, yea, it took me awhile, but I am happy with how it turned out.

Pictures of the festivities.

One of her presents that she wanted so bad:) She already rides it great too.

And, since she got a new one, Jack got the old one. Good thing a pink and purple Princess scooter is better than no scooter for a little boy:)

Aren't they just so cute:)

Christmas, one of many to come:)

We had a fabulous holiday season. It started early with decorating the house and cookies. We had our Christmas at our house early this year due to our trip to California. We had a great time fitting in our own little family traditions. Then we headed off to CA where we dropped the kids off with Grandpa and Grandma and Dan and I took off to Vegas! It's the first time I've been away from the kids ever, and it was needed:) We had a great couple of days there and fit in a ton before heading back to CA for Christmas. Most of Dan's family came and we had a great time. Here are some pics to highlight the adventure!

Here is Savannah "putting up lights" on the play house.

Jack and Uncle Wilson. Jack favors his Grandpas and Uncles, especially when the play football with him.

Christmas Eve dinner.

Dressing up for the nativity.

Opening presents

The aftermath!

Jack with Dan's cousins, Dave, Michael, and Danny.

Some of the Girls at Grandma Bea's.

Jack with Aunt Lindsey and Aunt Jennie

Savannah with Aunt Jennie and Janice

Savannah and Jack with Uncle Rich

Snow White

Everyone watching a 3D movie

Coming up next will be pictures from our snow adventure.