Too many memories too capture, so we’ll take it day by day

I have no idea how I’ll ever be able to share all of the pictures or experiences we had on this once in a lifetime trip. Cole and I decided at the last minute to take a trip down the Oregon coast to celebrate our 20 year anniversary. With an anniversary in December and that being the busiest month at the hospital, I’ve never been allowed to request time off. We used to take a weekend trip or do something fun, but over the past 7-8 years, with travel ball and school events and all the other thousand things we were in charge of, we just quit celebrating. I was not gonna let that happen for this anniversary!  We saw a gap in the schedule and I rearranged a few days and it gave us a week to take off together and see the sights of a Bucket List Dream I’ve had for years. We left after work Tuesday and drove as far as week could. We detoured to the hot pots in Fillmore. We’ve never been there before and decided, why not? In the pitch black, we drove out to the middle of nowhere, following just the guidance of my google maps! Thankfully we could hear people talking out in the darkness, so we walked to their voices and saw them soaking in the warm water. It was cold outside and Cole teased that we should go back and go for a dip. Keep in mind it was already 8 Pm at this point with hours and hours to go! I kindly declined and we journeyed on...but we WILL go back! Haha!  We listened to the election chatter as we drove and were surprised how long we were able to keep going before fatigue set in. We stopped  for In-N-Out fries and shakes by Lagoon and drove clear to Snowville, just before Burley, before finally deciding it was time to call it a night. We ventured down a few dirt roads looking for the perfect spot, but ended up going back towards civilization and parking in an empty diner parking lot. The air mattress was already ready to go, so we awkwardly plopped ourselves inside the back and sleep came easily. Morning came early when the diesels started their engines and patrons pulled into the parking lot of our makeshift hotel. I climbed into the front seat and zipped over to the Flying J to potty while Cole stayed on the air mattress. We glanced through election results again and headed off to start our grand adventure! 

I don’t know how I’ll ever catch up, but I have to start somewhere

I’ve been trying to decide for months and months how to get off of Facebook. It has been the easiest way for me to document our family history, but I’ve grown so sick of all the other stuff that Facebook brings. A few days ago I came across my blog while I was looking for pictures for Kaitlin. It was so uplifting and so fun to read. It was different than my Facebook posts, and I decided I needed to start here again. 

It’s been so weird without Kaitlin. Having one child leave the nest really puts everything into perspective. I have been spending lots of time with Alli. The boys are in the middle of teenage hood and are busy with baseball and golf and dates and so Alli and I have just been on our own. After I picked her up from school the other day, we ran to Bahama Bucks, a new shaved ice place by our house. We enjoyed the ice, but had fun playing the games the most! A few days later I heard about the Kanab rodeo and on a whim, after I picked her up from school on Friday we decided to head to Kanab. We packed up my car, and took off on our adventure. After the rodeo, we found a spot to spend the night and crawled in the back of the car and snuggled in for a movie and some stars through the sunroof. We stayed in the church parking lot because it seemed the safest! I didn’t think we’d sleep good, but we sure did! Especially Alli, she slept so soundly! After the sunshine came, we woke to bells chiming Choose the Right! It was really cool. We found a gas station to potty and then got a yummy breakfast at the cutest western themed restaurant. It was YUMMY! We spent the next couple hours cruising around Kanab in “da Buster” and loved seeing the horses at Nest Friends. The leaves were turning colors and were absolutely beautiful! We left the sunroof down and explored Moqui Cave and just had a blast. It was simple, cheap and fun and a fun memory we’ll have forever! 

A few more teenagers

6th (or is it 7th) annual BYU Baseball trip

We Interrupt This Family for Baseball Season

Little League had Opening Ceremonies last night which officially means the Roundy household is going to be CRAZY for the next few months.  

This year, the boys are playing on the Cardinals.  They are in Major and got to have their first game on Opening Night! It was so fun to watch! At one point, I looked at my dad and said, "this is surreal! For so many years we have stayed and watched the "big boys" play on Opening Night and this year, it was them!" They both played like studs! Brandon was 4-4 and made some incredible stops at short stop. Brock was a rock on first base and made some incredible plays. 

They won, which is always fun - even though it took beating some of their Braves brothers, which is not fun. They will play again on Wednesday.

Kaitlin is in a tricky situation.  Her travel coach asked all of the Ice girls to "play up" in Juniors. If she does that, it means she forfeits her 12 year old All-Star year. Therefore, long story short.  They double rostered her.  She is playing up in Juniors and is also playing in the Majors. 

Last night her Majors team, the Gators, also played! They killed the other team and Kaitlin got to play catcher the whole time which was like a dream come true! She absolutely loves being a catcher and is good at it too! She loves the girls she plays with and is having fun already! She plays tonight and Thursday night, which is crazy! 

On top of all that, we are still in the middle of travel ball! The boys are playing with a 12 year old SU Rebel team this weekend. That means that this week from Monday to Saturday, we have 9 games! 

Talk about crazy!

We have been on a great streak lately with our scripture reading, so I told the kids that it better not stop just because baseball is going to be so busy! Last night we read scriptures in the car on our way home! Hey, it works!

I just love baseball season! It is my very favorite time of the year! 

There is no place I would rather be than hanging out at the fields, watching kids give it their all.

My friends and baseball "family" are always there and I can't think of a better place to spend my Spring nights! Bring on the crazy!

 Britton Shipp and his sister, Autumn Shipp, threw out the first pitches for softball and baseball.  Britton was critically injured in an ATV accident in October. Little by little he is regaining so many things.  He is touching lives like you would not believe. His sister, Autumn, is also a great athlete. She gave up her scholarship at University of Utah to stay here and help her brother in his journey.  Their family is inspiring. His story is still unfolding...but I don't think there was a dry eye in the house when he threw out that first pitch. I truly can't even imagine.

Christmas Jammies

Once I get back caught up, I promise I'll share details better, but for this year, this will have to do!

I love doing Christmas Pajamas! I always give them their PJ's as the first gift under the tree and it is always fun to try to figure out exactly what I want. It is always fun to be able to have them match, too!

I wonder how long that will keep working?

My newest addition to our decorations.  You will also see that Kirby returned this year!