Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Football Injury and Drama

Brock's team was playing their first playoff game and they were excited. About 10 minutes into the game, Brock made a great tackle but ended up hitting his head on the ground. He came out for a few plays and then went back in. Another great play and another hit on the ground with his head. This time he was crying with pain and didn't get up. An ER nurse on the sidelines checked him out and his neck hurt so she said not to move him. The ambulance was summoned and they went to work on him. Knowing how much ambulances cost, I thought we should have just thrown him in the back of the car and taken him to be checked. I kept that opinion to myself as I didn't want to look like the unconcerned mother. LOL
They totally taped his head to the backboard and strapped him down. He couldn't move even if he wanted to. That backboard later became a "sore spot" literally for Brock later on. I felt like someone in a very bad parade riding in the front of the ambulance and waving to people as we left.

The doc wanted to make sure everything was okay so he sent Brock for a scan.


Brock's teammates were very upset that Brock was hurt. He is usually the guy leading them in their cheers and pumping them up. There were some tears but they dedicated the game to Brock and came back to win.Because we waited so long to take off the neck brace, it actually started hurting Brock the most. He was so glad to get it off after finding everything was okay and also glad to hear the team won.
We appreciate the many phone calls and inquiries into Brock's welfare. What a great bunch of people we get to call friends.




Thursday, July 16, 2009

Leland Liu gets baptized...

As many of you know, Lacie has been dating Leland since the beginning of the year. He has many member friends and neighbors, but really looked into the church last year. He announced to us just the week before, out of the blue, that he was getting baptized. He had been attending church meetings and reading scriptures with Lacie. Suddenly, he realized he actually did have a testimony. It was a sweet day. Leland's older brother has been a member for 14 years and waiting patiently for others to join. Below (r to L): sisters Lori and Lora, ing-ing (Chineese version of Grandma, but I have no idea how to spell it) who does not speak English but is so cute, Leland, sister-in-law April marred to brother, Loren. All the little kids belong to Loren & April. They are a very nice friendly family.
Our family was so excited to have Leland join the church (for many reasons, wink, wink)!
I would say Lacie was the most excited this day!!!

Cedar Hills Celebration...

We sit in our usual spot waiting for the parade... Yea PALS....(Justine in yellow with hat)
PALS performs at the park...


relaxing after a bbq dinner....
Fireworks were moved this year because of Walmart being built in our usual field. They shot them off from the driving range of the golf course so for the 1st time in 12 years we had to drive to watch the fireworks. It was always so convenient to just walk to the park.
Gracen, Kali, Saddie
Barbara, Mariah, Brock, Lacie, Leland, Justine

Allstar baseball team...

We thought we were all done with baseball when Brock was chosen to be on the allstar team for Highland-Cedar Hills. There was a lot of travel to Salt Lake, but it was fun. They didn't do as well as they would have like to, but it was still a great experience.


Sweet Sixteen...

Mariah's friends came to kidnap her for breakfast at IHOP. Nice banner.She had her first official date...golfing. Her friend, Nate, works at the golf course. I told her she had to make sure everyone was standing very far away from her as she swung (you all know why). When golfing with Grandma & Grandpa Jones and cousins, on her first swing the club went flying. FORE!!!!
So Craig went to get the famous Costco cake. Unfortunately, the car was very hot on the way home and it kind of melted in some spots. How it tastes is what counts, right?
Mariah is smoking at 16!!!
Traditional bday pancakes (gluten free, of course)

Fathers' Day..

We got to visit with our Dad's for Father's day. Thanks to them for the great examples they are in our lives. Thanks also to Craig for the great Dad he is!

Memorial Day... okay, I know this is out of order.

We decided to get passes to 7-Peaks this year and were determined to use them even if it was a little cold on Memorial Day.That looks very uncomfortable!!!


Brrrrr.....don't splash....