Blood and Softball

Bill played on a softball league this year and of course we all know he is a stud. Well this stud of mine decided to be a hero and slide into 3rd base. Lets go back to the last time Bill decided to slide. It was 14 years ago he was in law school and he broke his ankle sliding into 2nd base. He vowed that he would never slide again. Well never say never! It was painful to watch and I'm sure much more painful for him, he said it felt like hitting concrete. Well it resulted in a bloody leg, elbow and a pulled muscle. He said it was all worth it...he was safe.

This picture doesn't even do it justice...it was nasty! It turned green and red and grossed us all out. I had to change our sheets every night for weeks.

Family Friends and the Fourth of July!

It has been a Pope/Fox tradition to spend the 4th of July together. Our families love spending time together and even though we have a big age difference between kids we all seem to blend well. My children have such a love for the Fox children and it is tender seeing them all together. This makes our lives as parents even easier as the kids love and help one another out and the grown ups get to hang out. We always pack in as much fun as we can..this time we went to the open house of the new temple in West Jordan...baseball game..swimming..parade..hot air balloon launching..fireworks and we had a special chance to see our friend Kyle and his sweet wife and family. We came home so tired but had so much fun! Thanks Fox family for putting up with us! We love you guys!

Happy Birthday Jordyn!

Our Jordyn is 15! I have a hard time believing it! What can I say about this kid...she is amazing! From the moment she came into this world she has brought us so much joy and happiness. Jordyn is such a happy funny smart talented girl...and now she is driving! Happy Birthday We love you!

Good Job Stinky and Smelly!

The girls just finished up a great year of dance. They have both have been very busy with jazz, ballet and hip hop. The driving and the money just about killed us but the experience for them was so worth it. I am so proud of both of them. Both girls auditioned for the dance team at the studio and both made it.... so in the fall we will be spending even more money and living in our car. Good job Stinky and Smelly we love you!

Just Because

I don't have much to say. All thats on my mind today is how much I love these three. Time is flying by...they are growing into such wonderful people. I don't know how I got so lucky!

Softball and Baseball Pictures

Jordyn had a great softball season and did such a good job, we are so proud of her. She had long days and late nights, tons of practicing and games and still maintained awesome grades. It was so fun watching her play you could feel her excitement for the game. She is already planning and talking about next year! Good Job D!

Jacob's team this year is the Giants. As I looked as these pictures I couldn't help but think how much Jake looks like Bill. Bill has such a love for the game and Jake shares this love with his dad. I love watching him play, he is such a good ball player!

Empty Nester's Club

On Sunday while sitting in church the kids were teasing us as they read the church bulletin. There was an announcement for a group called The Empty Nester's Club. This is a group of people who no longer have kids living at home. My kids say it's the old people club. Well for some reason they all thought it would be soooo funny to pick on Bill and I. They reminded us that in only 10 short years they will all be grown and gone and we can join that club. They thought they were hilarious! Well at first I was sad when I thought about that....how can it only be 10 short years and even my boy will be gone? :( It is hard enough for me to watch Jordyn and Emily grow up...they are both such beautiful young women, but at least I will have Jake a little longer. I was not enjoying the teasing.....until I reminded them that in 10 years Bill and I will be traveling to Europe...Bahamas...Disney World...without them. All three of them said "HEY NO FAIR! WE WANT TO COME WITH YOU" I said so sorry I can't I will be in The Empty Nester's Club! Oh sweet revenge :)