Here's Jason!

I just have to let you know what a great kid Jason is. Last night was the Fall Sports award for the Freshman teams. Jason got a couple of awards. One for being the player of the game against Carson Jr. High. The other was for the top Special Teams player. He was also "nominated" for the top offensive player. Doug and I were able to really observe how well the other players looked up to Jason. He was a leader on the team. We are very proud of him in all aspects of his life. He is also a scholar athlete - which is wonderful. Jason has never gotten less than a 4.0 since he entered the 7th grade. Here are a few more pictures of Jason!

Here he is on the football field, #33 - hot and sweaty as usual. Jason played on the offensive and defencive teams - besides the special teams. He was one of the leaders in tackles, scored a few touchdowns, kick-off return specialist, and on kick-offs - he was like a missile in finding and running down the ball carrier - he could get to him faster than most of the team, even when Jason was clear across the field. He is one fast kid!




Jason after the game - with his friend Nick. They are both glad the game was finally over. They were just out of gas!


Jason is now moving on to wrestling for his winter sport. He hasn't done much wrestling, but is really looking forward to it.

Jason also plays the Frech Horn for the top concert band at Kino. He is also in the Kino Choir, singing bass. This is a whole new adventure for Jason. He was quite excited to make the choir. His director was excited to have him too - no one else can hit the low notes like Jason can!


Today - Halloween day - was crazy hair day. Here is Jason modeling his hairstyle for the day. Isn't he just the cutest thing you ever saw with that hairstyle!


We love you Jason and are very proud of you and of your accomplishments. Keep up the good work!!

Opinions

You all ought to really be proud of me to even make this attempt at a blog. I am really trying to get the hang of it! So - here are a couple of questions for you all - and I would like some answers! Do you like the smaller or the larger pictures I have used? The ones seem a little too small, but then the others seem too large, and there is no between size for them. I am adding enough information or not enough? Is there anything you can help me with on the blog? See, I am having this womanly self-esteem issue of it not being good enough - that it doesn't match up to all of those other great blogs. And now that I have really bonded with all of you, I have another question "Do these pants make me look fat?" Just kidding - I don't really want the answer to that one! (I already know that answer)

The Mighty Hunters return!

Success - Success! Our mighty hunters return - and this weekend as a hunting widow has ended! I know how I'll be spending my nights this week - helping cut up and freeze all this meat!


Here is Mikel with her deer - a 3 point! Way to go Mikel. This is her first time ever getting something on a hunt. She was very excited. Doesn't she look like a mighty hunter? Well, she did in the picture she took on her camera out in the hills, but I didn't have that one on my computer. Maybe I'll try and get it for my next post. (It will give me something to plan on anyway!)


Here is Doug with the deer he got. It is a nice 4 point. Mikel said he is just like a little kid when he - and Mikel - got a deer, with him pumping up his fists in the air and even a little jump too!

Here the two mighty hunters are together. Good job you two! Jeremy wasn't able to get his deer this weekend, so he and Doug will head out again next weekend to try. Good luck Jeremy - and to me as I become the lonely hunting widow once more.

Fall Festival

What a fun time Dani and Carson had at our ward fall festival. No one else in the family was able to attend - too bad for them! Enjoy the pictures.


Here are our two little cuties! (Can you see Carson? After all - he is hidden in those clothes and with that paint on his face.)



Playing games at the festival. Dani is helping Carson at the fishpond.

Did you find Carson yet? Here he is with our good friend and neighbor, Suzanne.









Matt was complaining that I never put anything about him in this blog. So Matt - this is for you! Isn't he a handsome dude! He is dressed up and ready to go out - to the Young Single adult halloween party that is. (He doesn't want you to think this is his regular attire!) Don't those velcro shoes really add to this costume? Hey Matt - love those glasses!

A Fall Weekend

When most people think of fall - they think of leaves changing colors, falling leaves, cool weather. Well, here in my neck of the woods I think of fall and a few other things come to mind; football, World Series, and being a hunting widow. What is a hunting widow you say? Well, when your husband is gone for practically every Friday and Saturday scouting or hunting deer and elk - you are a hunting widow. It's a good thing I have my football games to watch, the world series to watch (even if the Diamondbacks aren't in it) - and my kids to keep me busy (notice I didn't say to keep me sane?). Good think I like the meat (from the hunting)!


Dani had the opportunity Friday night to cheer at the local high school varsity football game. GO WESTWOOD!!! She loved it! Here she is with her friend, Jamie after they were done. I wish I had an actual picture of her cheering, but my camera wasn't that good. All the pictures were too blurry. She loved the jumping, kicking, clapping, and cheering for her Westwood Warriors. Go D-A-N-I !!!

Saturday night we had our fall block party. The kids had a lot of fun - as you can see. Here is Kristi bobbing for an apple - and got one. Carson has his own way of bobbing for apples - making the apples bob!

While Dani was busy in the "build a Scarecrow" contest, Jason and Carson were just hanging out and watching all the fun. Dani's team didn't win, but they sure built a cute scarecrow!

There was also a pumpkin decorating contest. Kristi and her friend Selena did theirs together and won first place! You can't see it in the picture, but it is like a lite-brite and the little lights flash off and on. Here is Dani with her entry into the contest. A Raggady Ann cleaning pumpkin - what a combination. Way to go girls!

Now it is onto other things this week. Doug, Mikel, Kristi, Jeremy, Jo - with EmmaLee - are leaving for the deer hunt on Wednesday. Here I am - the hunting widow. Good thing I will have my football game (Go ASU) to watch on TV and the World Series will be starting too. (I am such a sports junkie). Good luck to all those hunters - I will be looking forward to seeing them Saturday night!

Fall activities - for teens and mom!

Well, it was just like I said - I would try and post at least once a week - and here it is!

Being the mom of 8 isn't an easy job - being a mom of even 1 isn't easy! With still having 7 kids at home it is very busy around here at times - especially in the mornings. There are 6 kids attending school - at 6 differents schools/campuses! They start leaving at 6:45 - and the last child is gone by 7:45 (at least usually - my young adults sometimes have classes at nights!) So, mornings are crazy. By 8:00 I can take a deep breath and relax - or even go back to sleep if I want to! But, there is plenty to do around the house with Carson, Relief Society stuff, and just - oh, anything and everything. Then, when the kids start coming home at 2:30 , the craziness starts again - homework, chores, piano lessons, dance lessons, football games, well, you get the picture! Speaking of pictures - here are a few for you to look at!

Here is Jason and his best friend Nick after one of their football games.
You can tell they worked hard! Jason has loved playing football this year as a freshman. He was one of the top players on the team - playing both defense and offense, and even special teams - kick-off and also kick-off returns. He is one fast runner! Good job Jason!


With the start of school - a young man's attention turns to dating! Kendall is no different than any other. Here he is with his homecoming date, Marie. Don't they make a cute couple! They had lots of fun with their group date that day, starting out with fixing waffles for the girls at our house. The boys did a great job of getting breakfast for the girls. Then it was on to the rest of the day and a fun time for all.




On Tuesdays and Thursdays I have the opportunity to be Grandma! It is quite the experience having two little kids only 6 months apart for a few hours each day. It is just a glimpse into having twins - and I am glad I don't have them! Carson started pulling himself up and walking around furniture the last few weeks. He is also getting quite enthralled with his niece, EmmaLee. Here is is trying to get a better look at her. It is so much fun to watch them both. Aren't they so cute and adorable!

Blog - you want a blog?

I've been hearing alot lately - "How's your family? ", "What's everyone up to?" and "We want pictures!" So, I decided to try and keep everyone updated by "getting with it" (technology wise) and get a blog. Aren't you proud of me! I don't promise to update it every day, but I will try to do it once a week, and if you are lucky - more than that. Who knows? Well, if I don't know - neither do you so we'll all just have to be surprised and see how it goes. I hope you enjoy a small glimpse into the crazy life of this Alldredge family!

Here we all are at the blessing of EmmaLee - the 1st grandchild. Isn't she cute! In case you don't know who we all are - the guys of the family are leaning on the back of the couch - in case you were wondering. There is Doug - the handsome dad of this crew, Matthew (21), Jeremy (23) (the dad of EmmaLee), Kendall (16) and Jason (14). On the couch - well, there's me (that's enough to say), Mikel (19) holding Carson (7 months) - and already an uncle, Jo (21) - Jeremy's wife holding EmmaLee (1 month), Kristi (12) and last, but definately not least is Danielle (7).

Are you ready to be updated on the happening in the life of this family - the Alldredge Almanac?
Let us all know what you think.