Nate my flag football rock star!

The Kings!

Nate played flag football for the first time this year. We fudged and said he was in first grade because technically he is 6 so he's the age of a first grader...but he's really in kindergarten. Anyway, he held his own and out shone all of those first graders! Even though his team really wasn't that good he managed to score at least one touchdown every game but one. And usually his touchdown was the only one scored. He was a great passer, thrower, kicker and defender. He's a fast little bugger and the team relied on him to get those flags! He was always frustrated as the quarterback because he could only hand it off. He really wanted to make some throws but nobody on his team could catch it. His team lost every game...until tonight-the very last game of the season. My little player was a rock star! The team finally brought their A-game. They were making good plays and pulling flags and running hard. Nate scored 4 of the 5 touchdowns and pulled some crucial flags. One of his touchdowns was a thrown pass that he caught!!! His friend Porter threw him the ball and he caught it and ran it in. Those two boys were in heaven! Porter almost scored a few touchdowns himself and pulled a few flags as well. Even though they probably still lost this game the boys all went home winners and feelin' good because they haven't ever scored more than 3 touchdowns (all scored by my son of course...brag-brag) and they just all felt on fire making their plays and getting those flags. It was a great game to watch! A proud mommy moment for me definitely and a struttin' peacock moment for Nate. His Dad couldn't help but have a perma-grin the whole game. We tried to get the touchdowns on video but only managed to get one. The battery ran out (of course) on his last touchdown which was the one he caught but at least we have one to show him. I also have a video of him being quarterback. Again, not as exciting, but he's still great at it. He has a natural talent and I can't wait to see what my All-Star athlete does with it.

Battle Creek Trail

I wanted to go up into the canyon while the colors are still vibrant and it's still fairly warm. We attempted to do that for FHE tonight and went on a little hike up to the waterfall at the Battle Creek Trail. We left later than I wanted to because I fell asleep because my tummy hurt but oh well. The pictures are not good at showing the colors because it was getting to dark but I really enjoyed being up in the mountains and enjoying the beauty of nature!

 The kids found a cave. Nate started going in until Emma told him it was a bear cave and then he turned around an ran right outta there!

 The waterfall

 The last time we did this hike Isaac was still cooking in my tummy. I was about 7 months pregnant with him. He had a blast throwing rocks into the water trying to say "skip." To him that meant that it splashed and he was devastated if they didn't splash. After he'd throw one in and watch it he'd say, "one more" and throw another one. That "one more" ended up being like 10!

Zeke and Daddy

My boys and their football!

My two little guys are so into football they could go pro right now! Nathan has loved football and other sports since before he could walk and talk. His little brother Isaac has followed right in his footsteps. These sports fanatics can hike, pass, kick, score and fumble with the best of them! I love to watch them play and have fun. I love to see the passion they have for this and hope that they will apply that same passion to other aspects of their lives as well. I especially love to see them play well together and the love that they have for each other. And I pray that this too will follow them throughout their life.

Yesterday Nathan found one of his new mouth guards and got it all prepped and ready for himself. Today, Isaac is having a turn with the mouth guard...

He is just the cutest!

When I went outside to check on the boys, they were playing football as usual. Only this time, Nate said that he was the coach and Isaac was Pini (our neighbor who plays for AFH). Isaac gave back the mouth guard and used the one in his helmet (aka-the chin strap) and ran it in for a few touchdowns. I love these cute little guys!