Our Little Life

Thursday, July 22, 2010

State Champs!

Well Jake's All Star team did it! They won a double header last night and are the Pinto Pony State Champions! It was such a great game and all of the boys hit and fielded well. We were a little nervous because the team we were playing had previously scored 51 runs in another game. Wow! Jake played exceptionally well. I wish you all could have seen his nearly perfect fielding at short stop, his awesome base running (he is really fast and can usually stretch a double into a triple), and fantastic lead off hitting. I think he has the best batting average on the team. We are so proud of him and his team! I must be proud because I NEVER brag this much but they WERE awesome! Matthew's championship game is tonight so hopefully we will have the same result.

Jake's team

Jake getting his trophy. (Quite possibly the whimpiest trophies ever but oh well.)

Amanda, Jake, and Matt

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

It is the end of July and we are so lucky to still be playing baseball at our house. Both Jake and Matthew's all-star teams are playing for the State Championship. Jake plays tonight and Matthew tomorrow night. I am so proud of them! I really love watching them play and love the community of families on both teams. Thanks to all the coaches (my husband included) for taking many hours out of their busy lives to coach these boys!

Matthew

Jake

Go Olympus!

Monday, July 5, 2010

The 40 Hour Project

This is what dominated my life for a solid 5 days after trek. It was such a fun thing to be able to do. This is the slide show that we showed at the trek fireside and every participant got a copy of it also. It is kind of long so I will not be offended if you don't watch.

valley view stake pioneer trek 2010 from amanda lewis on Vimeo.

Also for those who participated, (or if you didn't and just want to see more photos) you can view and download the image files here.

Saturday, June 19, 2010

I'm Home...

...and Pioneer Trek was INCREDIBLE!

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Trekking

Tomorrow morning I leave to go on Pioneer Trek with the youth in our neighborhood. This will be my fourth time on Trek and I am looking forward to it. Honestly I am a little nervous about my physical ability this time around. Luckily I am the official Trek Photographer and won't have to pull a handcart. I just have to schlep 20 pounds of camera gear on my back. Wish me luck and also Matt who will be home with the kids. He claims he will have everyone and the house whipped into shape. (I'm not sure how I should take that but kudos to him if he can.)

Our Little Baker!

What does Claire do when she can't find any friends to hang out with? She bakes! This was today's creation. White bread made from scratch and it was delicious! Grandpa Brad would be proud. Now if she could only clean up her mess. :)

Sunday, June 13, 2010

Sweet Friends

For Matt and I our time living in New York City and then in the Washington D.C. area was extremely precious to us. The reason for this is not only the incredible experiences we had there but the wonderful people that we met along the way. These are friends who remain close to your hearts forever. Anyone who has lived away from their families know what I mean when I say that these are special and sweet relationships that will never die.

A couple of months ago we had a little reunion with a bunch of our friends that we met when we lived in Arlington, VA. While there is a good group of friends that still live in VA (and other places), most of us have moved to Utah. We are spread out from Davis to Utah counties but we still manage to get together at least once a year. It is so great to see each other and I am amazed that despite our busy lives apart most of the year, just how easy it is to pick up right where we left off.

Good Friends!