In loving memory

Grandma and Grandpa Rodgers

The man on the left side of the Beautiful woman...(that I inherited my GREAT skin from...all most no blemishes)  is my grandpa.  This man has done some amazing things in his life.  He has lived through the depression, flown planes in the war, fathered 4 boys, 9 grandkids, worked a hard life, owned his own plane, made a quarter out of a penny, served our country forever, was a supportive husband to a hard working school teacher, rooted for the Oakland A's, and much more.  I wish I had known him when he was young and vibrant...and very very handsome.  He had to have been so much fun flying around California with his brothers, wife and children.  This man worked hard his entire life to care for his family, and was very successful.  I didn't really spend a lot of time with them growing up because they lived to stinking far away.  I did see them enough to make myself his favorite granddaughter!  3 years ago the family and I lived with them for a summer.  It was a great time for me to get to know both my grandparents! I am so glad I did because early Thursday morning Fred Jackson Rodgers passed away while sleeping.   I am sad for grandma because she is alone, but I am so glad that grandpa was able to pass on.  His body was getting old, and he couldn't do anything for himself anymore.  The last time we saw him he was barely talking.  Grandma made him talk to Carter though.  So I just want to say...I love you grandma and will enjoy getting to know the young you in the future!  

A break from school

Carter had a two week break. First we went to Garrett's baptism. (no pictures) we spent a little less than a week there. We had a great time seeing Jenn and Payton's amazing house. You can tell the worked hard for it, and they did such an awesome job. We love staying with them because their entire family is so good to us! I even get my own LARGE room and bathroom there! We spent one night in St. George... We should have spent more. I felt cheated when I left to go home. I didn't feel like we had enough time to visit everyone. Grandma and Grandpa took us to Cafe Rio! Thanks You! When we returned home we went to Superstition Farm for a free day. The boys got a ton of free give-a-ways. They had a milk bar there. You could choose from 10 flavors. Carter chose Cherry Cream, Chase chose...just milk, and their friend, chose chocolate. So much for exotic flavors. Next, we went to the zoo. I didn't take many pictures there. I decided to just focus on having fun with the boys. Last of all, Carter had a football game. Daniel is the coach, and it is soooo cute. It melts my heart. l love watching Daniel play with 8 little boys. Check out a few pictures!

Would you call this a shiner?

Carter loves to play rough. He has already been punched in the face at school because they were playing rough, and his teacher has banned her class from playing tag because it was getting out of control. Yesterday we went to the park with a few friends and Carter got this as a souvenir.

He was playing tag! The boy he tagged moved just as Carter ran up, and Carter ran into a block pillar. he says it still hurts today, but he is pretty proud of it.

110 degrees + 4 days + hard work = backyard

Daniel and I have been trying to talk our landlord into putting grass in the backyard. (He wanted wonderful rock that my boys could throw though a window;) We priced the grass out and sent him an email, and he finally agreed to pay for the supplies if Daniel did the work. I wish I had a video of him and my dad out there working. It was so hot and dry! Daniel got a tiller and started tilling and could barely break the ground becuase it was so hard. My dad, 220lbs, stood on the tiller and then it worked. It was so funny! You will just have to take my word for it.

 We are still in the first 2 weeks, so we can't walk on it, and the ground has to stay pretty wet.  The boys are so excited to play football, soccer, and have water fights.  I am excited because it is starting to cool off outside!