Ok, I know it has been awhile, so I have to do a lot of catch up. . . first of all, I HAVE to congratulate the STATE CHAMPIONS!! I have had so much fun coaching this year. It has been one of those things that have kept me so busy and has driven me crazy at times, but in the end, every minute was worth it! It was so rewarding watching those girls achieve their goals that they wanted so much. They are all so awesome and they truly deserve it!

We won STATE last year too, but after losing 6 seniors, they were not expected to have the same outcome. Honestly, I wasn't quite sure either, but they worked hard and came through when it really counted.

One of the funnest moments was in the bottom of the 7th inning with two outs, all of the high- school boys along the outfield fence ripped off their shirts and spelled "Back-to-Back" and the whole place went crazy! And then they charged the field. It was so fun to see so many people there too! South Jordan even gave them a police escort to the school. It was also cool because this is Bingham's Centennial year. Wow! 100.

Back to our life. . . in the middle of all of this coaching stuff, Abby and Carson are both playing baseball this year, and between us all, we have a packed week. Carson is playing coach pitch/t-ball for the cubs and Chad is the coach.

He has done pretty good so far. He gets a little distracted when they are in the field, as you would expect from Carson. We have to keep him motivated.


As you can see, he is posing for the picture. He wasn't that into it until we told him that we would take him to Chucky Cheese if he didn't have to use the T. As soon as the deal was made, he has been hitting it every time. He is a goof ball!

Carson also had his pre-school graduation this week. (Well, not really a graduation seeing that he will be going again next year, but whatever)

Abby is playing machine pitch baseball this year on the Red Sox. She is having tons of fun. She is playing with a bunch of boys, but her friends Ava and Katie are also on the team, which makes it super fun for her. She even gets to use Ava's pink helmet! Cool!

She is actually doing really good. This is her first year playing, and I wasn't sure about the whole machine thing, but she is doing great and loving it!

She also decided to add to the crazy week with her big final dance recital, which was two hours after the start of the state championship game. She also loves dancing. She loves to get all dolled up and she does such a great job, she must get it from her Aunt Jamie.

Cooper is running around everywhere. I feel bad because he has turned into a ballpark baby, but actually what kind of childhood would it be if he wasn't. He loves running around all of the baseball games and eating all of the snacks. He can't remember what a real meal is like.

He is actually between hair colors right now. He is not sure what he wants to be blonde/brown? He has always had dark hair, but lately I'm not sure what color it is and it usually depends on the day and the outfit.

Yesterday, we went to see the new Oquirrh Mountain Temple right around the corner. It was beautiful! I want to get married there! I was able to volunteer there last week and President Eyring came with his family. It was exciting.
Justin and Amy came with us. They are in town this week and they brought the cutest chubby baby I have ever seen. She is so happy and I know she still thinks we are all crazy, as she was just trying to have a nice bath and Cooper turned it into an amusement ride.
Well, now that softball is over maybe things will get back to normal. . .well, what is normal anymore? I don't know, but I love it all!

A Wicked Easter!

Things at our house have seemed super busy lately, but not much to blog about until now. . . .
Over Easter weekend we had so much fun! We went to see Wicked at Capitol Theatre. It was SO SO GOOD! We loved it! Loved it! Thanks to Chad's mom for standing in line at 3:00 in the morning to get us tickets. She's the BEST! (even though she had NO IDEA that she had just bought tickets for Easter Sunday when they told her they were the best available. We were all shocked, but the adjustments were worth it!) We also had a yummy brunch before the play, that just made the day perfect.

The kids started out on Easter morning with the usual. Easter baskets and Easter egg hunts.
Abby was still in Hannah Montana mode, as she had just seen the movie and (almost) saw Miley Cyrus at the theater. (we saw her drive away, and we were there for all of the after math!)

Cooper was not really sure about the whole basket thing.
Until he noticed the grass inside and then he was hooked.
After a fun morning at home, they got ready and went to my Dad & Kathleen's house. They had no idea of the fun that was in store for them.

They made cupcakes, and had Easter egg hunts, played the computer, played toys, watched movies and wore everyone out (especially the hosts).
The kids had SO MUCH FUN! They loved spending the day at their Grandparents. They are still talking about how much fun they had. By the time they left, they were exhausted and full of candy (as any Easter should be). My dad even changed a poopy diaper!
I'm not sure if Cooper is eating candy or grass, probably both.

This is just a glimpse into my childhood as my dad kept taking pictures of the kids straight into the sun! Thanks Dad and Kathleen! The kids had a blast!

Well, between me coaching at the high school, and both Abby and Carson playing baseball this year, our weeks have been pretty chaotic (baseball pictures coming soon). Chad has really been great at helping me juggle everything. I LOVE coaching, but I am really looking forward to a relaxing summer!

Birthday Boy

Cooper just had his first birthday and he is officially a Big Boy now! I don't know, it seems like now that he is one, he is changing so much. He definitely knows what he wants and he will make sure that you know it. He is also starting to walk. He has to have a target to walk to, but with two older siblings that is easy. He had a great birthday. I can't believe a year has gone by already. I'm excited for this summer, he is going to be so fun.

I love this next picture, because of the look on his face. The little dog was talking and singing and he was trying to figure it all out.
He was in heaven with his new car from Grandma and Grandpa. All of the older kids loved it too! It was perfect for him and the back of it even says, CZY COUP. (so fitting)

Ok, gross! Chad has a history of doing gross things, when it comes to raising our kids. (like partially chewing up their meat when they are babies, and taking it out and feeding it to them. . . I know, I know) So, it was not out of character when Cooper stuck his foot (which was dirty from walking) into the frosting of his cake and Chad decided to suck it off.
Well, for the first time, one of my kids did not dive into their cake. Cooper really wasn't at all interested in the cake. He played with the frosting for a minute, but when it came to eating it, he wasn't interested (weird!) I guess it is because he is a fruit junkie and truly that is all he wants to eat. I'm convinced that he was switched at birth, but I will take him.

Apparently he is exhausted from being 1, or maybe it is the time change. When I went downstairs to type this, he was playing with Carson. When I came up to check on them, he was passed out in the hall.

In other Grundy news, Abby was the Star Student in February. She was so excited! They gave her some awards and a special pin. She absolutely loves school and she has been doing so good. We are super proud of her.
Carson is just as crazy as ever. I took this video of him about two months ago. Honestly, I never taught him this, and I don't even have this song. I guess we listen to a lot of radio. He was in his room singing and I surprised him. . . .but that didn't stop him. Put it this way, soon after Chad saw this, he signed him up for T-ball.

Here is me and Abby trying to get my other son to dance to Beyonce. Maybe that's the problem!?