Damon's 2nd Game

Damon had another game and he was playing full back. He took the ball and dribbled it all the way up weaving in and out and ended up making three more goals in this game. I was running around after work, getting Devon to football, Damon to Soccer pictures then his game that I didn't have my camera or video camera. It was so awesome. Score was 6 - 3. Great job Damon!

Family Time

I finished dinner and got the kids ready for a family time out. We got our closest friends the Underhills with their two daughters and we went to a near by park down the street from our home. I was so excited to spend quality time, have fun, smile and laugh. The first 30 minutes were great. We played football with Devon the kids played on the play ground then we all got together formed two teams and played football. As most of you know the Babcock's can and are very competitive and it got out of hand. Devon and Mindi usually or Devon and Damon. Isn't that what it is with siblings. They started to hit, yell, fight and so we had to end on a downer note. We had a huge family discussion over dinner at home. Family is to be loved, enjoyed and talked to nicely. They took showers and went to bed. We finished Devon's homework that he needed help with by 10:00 and then off to bed he went. We really need to get to bed earlier. There are not enough hours in the day to work with three kids and their activities. We are still tiring to juggle it all. A new day tomorrow. Thank you guys I had a great time!!! Love Mom.

School Supplies

I don't know about you but can I just say that it was quite the challenge taking my teenage daughter to the store to get school supplies for Middle School. I had also taken my 1st grader Damon with me. She had to have the hippest, best looking Pink binder that didn't fit her paper work. Then she needed the best, coolest pens, and things she needed we couldn't find. This was just the start of the first day of classes. The next day were the other classes. For those who know me I HATE TO SHOP!!!! So this was not exciting for me. As we were checking out Damon was so helpful that he put things he wanted in the cart and helped put them on the counter to check out for me so when I unpacked the bags he had new erasers, new pencils, and needless to say his answer to me was "Well I needed my own school supplies also". Next time he will not go to be helpful. He was excited to take them to school. He mentioned to me that the best time of day at school is lunch. One because he is so hungry that he is starving and two because they get to eat in the cafeteria or buy food sense first grades are now in school all day. The little things that make life great.

Finished Home

I had cleaned the whole house today. I had never taken pictures of the final product. I don't know about you but after spending a whole day cleaning a home this size it was well worth taking some pictures. So for those who have not seen it or those who have. This is the Babcocks House. Until new adventures.

The Babcock House

Damons Soccer Game #2

Damon had his secound game today at 5:30 he was so excited. It was a hot one. He scored another goal. Good job Damon! His team won another game.

SCHOOL STARTED

School has started for us as of August 18th. I can't believe the summer has ended. The kids were so excited to go that they woke up so early. Devon and Damon rode their skateboard and bike. Mindi is now in Middle school and walks to and from with a group of her friends from the community. She was pretty nervous at first but seems to be doing well. She likes all her classes and has learned to use her locker. We weren't able to get a pictures of her yet. She is usually on the go!

Lagoon Family Trip

We finally made it to Lagoon. The kids have been waiting sense we moved here. Mindi had a Season Pass last year with some of her friends. On top of us going it was also "Coke Cola's" Company party. We had a great time. I had been there when I was 10 and there are so many more things you can do that I didn't remember before.

The funniest is when we were in a show and saw our cusion Jessica Van Dyke there. We then saw Michelle and Mathew with their families later that evening. It was good to say hello but what a crazy chance that day to see them there.



We all took turns riding rides. There were some that Damon couldn't ride still.

Damon and I rode the train that showed several animals through out the ride. We happened to get stuck and was stopped for over 20 minutes for what ever reason they could not provide any details. So Damon tired taking a nap-HAHA

The weather was great and the park had several trees for shade. Devon liked to do several faces through out the day in each pictures but really they all had fun. All three of the kids road the wheel ride. It spins you around and around. It was towards the end of the day. I rode most of the roller coaster rides and by then I was done. I couldn't ride any more.

We had a great time. We would like to go again next year. There was so much to do and the lines weren't do bad. We had a great Saturday from 11:00-8:00 pm. We came home and crashed.

Damon Started Soccer

Damon had his first game today. He made the first goal in the first 5 minutes. He loves to run and get the ball. I had the camera in the car but was running late from getting home from work and didn't grab it. I will take pictures next game. We had a great time watching him. Go Damon. After the game was over he comes up to Ben and I and says "that is one dollar for me for the goal I made". Great job!!

Ben & Shauna's Family Visits

Devon & Corey

Devon as the leader

We had a BBQ at Davids house in Sandy. Ben & Shauna came to visit from LA. Corey their Son and Daina played with all the rest of the kids. It was pretty funny to see. There were races down the hill. Some went swimming in their little pool. Then it became a mud fight. We had a great time getting together.

Football Season Again - Go Devon

Football Season has started. Devon has had his frist week of practice and loves it. He has lost 10 pounds sense last season and is still playing the line. He is an X man. He would love to play the ball but he is wining all the tackles. Our first game will be August 23rd. We have a great team this year. Lets go win it!

Slumber Party

It was just last week on Thursday night when I saw the kids outside watching a movie and were all ready for bed. I laid with them and left at 12:00 to my bed. I found out later the next day that by 2:00-3:00 am they all had got into the house and into their beds. It was such a clear night.