More Junior High Pictures....

Bryce had another game today... Just a few more pics.They won 8 to 0. Bryce REALLY wanted to touch the ball. At one point he came out too FAR just so he could kick the ball!

Bryces Plays Junior High Soccer!!!

Bryce started Cortina Elementary 4th Quarter last year. Higley Schools are k thru 8, so Bryce has 2 more years at this school. I was very happy he signed up for soccer. This is a great way for him to meet new friends and be apart of his new school. Bryce started out playing goalie for the 1st couple of games. His coach has learned he does great in defense as well. I am proud of Bryce. He has done a great jog getting to know kids in a short period of time. Changing schools is hard. He has adjusted well!



This is Bryce and Cody... We know each other from Arsenal. Brie'el and cody's sister play Arsenal soccer together!!!! Small World huh?

Bad News from our old neighboorhood

Mesa police investigate apparent murder-suicide
More Mesa and Phoenix Local News

06:01 PM Mountain Standard Time on Sunday, September 20, 2009

By The Associated Press

MESA -- Mesa police are investigating an apparent murder-suicide that left a mother and her two teenage sons dead.



Police spokesman Detective Steve Berry said the woman's husband came home from work late Saturday and found her dead. As he continued checking the home, the man found his two sons dead.

Berry said they all suffered gunshot wounds.

The names of the mother and the teens were not immediately released.

Investigators said they suspect that the mother shot the two teens and then turned the gun on herself.

Berry said the husband and wife had been having marital problems, but he declined to provide any other details about the case, including where the bodies were found inside the home or how many times each were shot.


This happened in our old neighborhood. I am pretty sure I will never understand how a mother could take her own childs life.....

Kyler loves soccer

Frank and I signed Kyler up for soccer this year. He LOVES to play. He had his 1st game last weekend. He was the first to score within a few seconds. He scored the 2nd goal as well. After awhile they put him in defense. I was pretty proud of my little dude. He was first to the ball and is a great passer. All those years WATCHING soccer has paid off! The best part of the game is when he passed the ball to a kid on our team that had not yet scored. Kyler is a team player. I am so happy about that..... We are the Lightening Skulls. Pretty scary huh?

Cainen Isley Hammer 8-28-09

Misty and my brother asked me about a month ago if I would consider being there when the baby was born. I was very happy to be included in a birth that was not my own. I am very proud to say I witnessed the amazing birth of my 1st nephew!!!

I was called at 8PM with the news that Misty's water had broken. Determined to not miss a thing, I got my stuff together and went to the hospital. We had a lot of fun staying up all night together, having late night snacks, and having a little bit of fun with barf bags!!!



This was so funny in the middle of the night...



I would say the birth was perfect. Misty got her epideral. We were able to get some rest before he was born. The doctor came in to check Misty at 9:30. SHe was at a 9!!! BY 10:18 the baby was born. I think we stalled some so we could wait for the doctor. It was totally amazing! I cut the cord.

I later on learned I was also there to help my squeemish brother. Turns out he is not a fan of hospitals!!!I don't blame him. If I had not been there 7 times myself and did not know what to expect, I would feel the same way! I guess we are both BIG wimps!!!










We are all so excited to have a cousin!!! My kids are enjoying a baby in our family. My brother and Misty live 1 mile away. Sure makes it easy to visit!