Farewell's and Football

The end of summer is slowly approaching. I can't believe that in 5 days school will start! How did that happen and where did the summer go?

Today we have had one of those end of summer storms and in a way it is kinda nice. It actually cooled things down just a bit, but now it is grey outside. I enjoy the sun more, but really like the coolness in the air.

This past week we also said goodbye to some dear friends. The Ozment's. They were our neighbors here in Park Ridge for several years, then moved up the hill about 3 minutes from us. Seth and Logan were like brother's to Brian and it was so hard to say goodbye to them. But life is full of changes. Ann re-married about 2 months ago and her and the two youngest boys are moving to Oklahoma. Brian is already making plans to go and visit them next summer. They spent the last few days together with a bunch of friends and went to play laser tag, arcade games, pizza, and swimming here at our place. Ann was a dear friend to me over the years and Brian was like family.

Good luck Ozment/Harrison family...We love you and will miss you!

The other fun thing that has happened this past week is that Brian started playing tackle football.

He is in the UVFL  (Utah Valley Football League).

He is so excited that we are actually letting him play this year.

We had put it off as long as we could, but when you have a kid who is almost 5'3" 120 lbs

and wears a size 11 in cleats....how do you tell him he is to small/young to play.

His team practices 8 hrs a week/2 hrs a day and for now they are only in their helmets.

Pads will start on Thursday or Monday.

They have stretched, ran, pulled tires, etc and are doing a lot of conditioning.

His team has 4 coaches and they all seem to be great guys who know what they are doing.

Their motto is:

"IN IT TO WIN IT"

So, yes....I think they will have lots of practices, etc...but that is okay.

If Brian wants to play sports in Jr high and high school he might as well learn to manage his time now.

I have to admit that Gio and I are actually looking forward to another sports season.

We are on round two with Brian and it is kinda fun!

Though I don't know how much I will actually be able to watch without worrying that he is going to get hurt.

He is our little stud muffin and we are looking forward to a great season!!!

Be "in it to win it"......good luck PHS 6th graders!!!

Our other boy is doing great in Italy on his mission! We sure do miss him

but we look forward to his emails every Wednesday.

Go here to read his latest email.