Yai and David's First Father & Sons'

David and Yai had their first ever Father & Son's camp out with our ward in June. Our wonderful neighbors let them borrow their camping gear. Of course David loved it and has been talking about it for days. Now it looks like we will have to buy our own camping gear so we can do this as a family, since the girls have been wanting to try camping. I'm glad Yai and David were able to have such a great time and awesome bonding and a father and son.

David with his first campfire

David with the tent all set up

Inside the tent before they go to bed

David chillin around the campfire hanging with the boys

David and Tucker the next morning trying to warm up

Daddy and son at the end of their camp out.

David's Sleepover

David has been having sleepovers with his friend Jace for over a year now, and they can never wait to have another one. This time I just happened to have my camera and took some pictures. It was Jace's turn to sleep over at our house and the boys had a blast. They played games with the girls, and then of course David and Jace had to play the Wii and watch Mario movies all night. They even got to sleep in the family room by themselves. I'm so glad these boys are such good friends.

Jaylin with her pillow looking so cute

All the kids doing super hero poses

This is how I found the boys in the morning. Kids really can sleep anywhere, in any position

My little Bug is so dang cute!

David and Jaylins' Tae Kwon Do Test

David tested for his Red Belt in Tae Kwon Do and Jaylin tested for her Senior Yellow Belt in Tae Kwon Do. They both did a great job. They both passed their test. Congratulations guys, you were awesome!!!

David waiting for his turn to test

David getting his board signed from Master Augustine, and Jaylin waiting for her turn to get her board signed.

Utah State Tae Kwon Do Championships 2011

David competed in the Utah State Tae Kwon Do Championships back in April and did amazing. He's a Senior Blue Belt and competed in Forms and Sparring. This tournament in a qualifying tournament to compete at Nationals, which David qualified for. David won his sparring match by a landslide of points. He did great! Unfortunately we did not go to San Jose, California this summer which is where Jr. Olympics/Nationals was held.

David and his friend Andrew holding their school banner for the Opening Ceremonies

David sitting with his team during the Opening Ceremonies

David and Avery sitting with their friend Cadence waiting for their turn to compete

David (on the right) bowing in for his forms competition

David with his 1st Place trophy in Forms

David (on the left) being declared the winner of the match

David with his 1st Place trophy from Sparring

Giving Buddy away

This summer we gave Buddy away. He was a good dog, house trained and obedient, but he kept chewing the kids toys. I felt like I was losing $10 here and $20 there and I just couldn't take it anymore. We gave him to my friends mom. Her husband had recently passed away and her dog is getting up there so they wanted him for a companion for her. She spoils him rotten. He sleeps on her bed with her and she also cooks dinner for him every day. I'm glad he went to a good home. The kids have adjusted fine to him being gone. They miss him, but they are also happy that their toys don't get ruined anymore.

Jaylin is a Green Belt

Jaylin earned her Green Belt in Tae Kwon Do! She is the youngest in her class and the only girl. Jaylin takes Tae Kwon Do seriously and works hard at it every day. We are so proud of you Jaylin!

Asians on the Farm

We went to the Dudley's farm and rode their horses. It was our Asians on the farm day. Yai has never ridden a horse before and we also had our foreign exchange student Shinichi from Japan with us. Yai's sister and her family from St. George came up and our neighbors the Shums came as well. It was a lot of fun riding the horses. I think everyone had a great time!!