"Jocey Bossy" is Finally 15!

Really my Preemie is 15? I am in a little shock, probably cause she is exactly like her mom, oh yeah, be afraid, be very afraid! Needless to say if you look at picture of all my children, Jocelyn definitely looks like her Mom, but in attitude, she is the same also.... She is stubborn, yet giving, Confident, yet insecure, A friend to all, but not at all times, loves children, loves drama, loves hanging out with friends (especially ones of the opposite sex) a fighter to the end, An amazing Dancer, singer, actress & leader, and truly one of a kind!
So here is 15 Fun Facts about Jocelyn

1. Born Aug 6th - 6 weeks early - on her Grandpa Row's B-day
2. Had Gag Reflux for 10 1/2 months - looked like a starving bird for 3 months
3. My only child to have a broken bone - Jumping rope mind you????Yeah I know How???
4. Stubborn as all get out - Just like her MOM
5. My only Brunette - Yeah ME!!!!
6. Had Chicken Pox at 2 1/2 and you could not find a clear spot on her.
7. Has Danced since she was 6 years old (with 1 year hiatus)
8. Played Softball for 2 years (8 & 9) and won a championship for her age group
9. Hates SODA - What who's child is this?
   
10. Loves to Flip and Tumble in Rain and Thunder Storms (taught herself an Aeriel, back tuck & flips)
    
11. Has amazing Relationship with her cousins!
    
12. Loves Lake Powell, the Beach, & Herriman Lake(just like her mom)
    
13. She thinks "Justin Bieber" and Taylor Lautner are the end all be all! (Dad teases her that JB is probably Gay - sorry about the racial slur)
    
14. Dunford, Chocolate Donuts are her favorite! (Just like her dad)
    
15. Favorite Color: Yellow, Favorite Food - Steak and Mashed Potatoes, Favorite Character is Tinkerbell, Loves to watch the Ghost Whisperer, icarly, Jonas, So you think you can Dance, Biggest Loser, American Idol, Benchwarmers, Harry Potter, Twilight saga movies, Scary movies with friends (especially boys)...
    
    

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Life is Fragile - Never take it for granted!

We all have our share of trials and sometimes, I know we think that we are the only ones out there having a hard time, Well let me tell you something, I have to continually remind myself that the people we associate with and the bonds that keep us close are those that will help through the hard times. This year has been a big challenge in our home and we have had our fair share of biggies, however tonight, after receiving a difficult call from a close neighbor and friend, I know that our savior is looking out for each of us!
After just hitting the 40 year old mark, I have reflected on where I wanted to be in my life at this point. On many occasions I feel very blessed with the my amazing husband, my crazy children, my awesome friends, and my crazy life! Then there are the days when you think, why me, and why do we have to face the trials that come our way, and then I sit back and remember that the Lord would never give me a trial that I could not overcome, because he suffered for everyone one of our trials and sins. I know the Lord watches over each and every one of us and sends us signs and messengers along the way.
My close neighbor and friend, with whom I can tease and mess with, had a massive heart attack tonight and when his wife called to let me know what had happened, I felt a sickening feeling and yet a peaceful feeling that he would be OK! Just a few days ago, while taking our kids to Herriman Lake, me and this neighbor sat and laughed and talked about this very subject of heart attacks and how he was worried that his family was prone to these and that he was not ready to leave his family and not ready for that to happen to him. I believe that this attitude is what will pull him through this tough road. Tim, you are crazy, funny, an awesome dad, and a good friend - I am praying for you and your speedy recovery!

Pinoeer Day Tournament, "We are the Champions!"

Stone has been playing super league baseball for 3 1/2 years with 2 different teams and he loves it! After coming home from Cooperstown, this month, he has been slightly bored.... This last weekend a school friend of his asked if he could fill in on another Super League baseball team for the weekend, and play in a holiday tournament - Needless to say the team was basically 1/2 original players of the South Valley Bulldogs and a few pick-ups from other teams to fill the roster. The tournament was in South Jordan, only 5 miles away, and you won't believe it but his sisters even came to watch and support him. Well with this modge-podge team they were able to make it to the Championship game and Win 17-7 in the 5th inning and after 2 1/2 hours of play and at 10:00 pm on the 24th of July!

Stone has finally won a championship!
I am not sure who was more excited his mother, his crazy sisters, or him, but we are very proud of the team for coming together and only playing together as a team for 1 week - They looked like they had been together for years - IT WAS AWESOME! Good Job "Gibby" You have a 1st place trophy, finally, under your belt!

Stone's Cooperstown Dreams Park Experience

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Word's cannot express the amazing trip we had to Cooperstown Dreams Park with Stone and his Super league Riverton Rats Baseball Team. The experience is life changing and one we suggest to anyone who gets this opportunity should take it!!
A Big thanks to the team, the parents and especially the coached of the Riverton Rats for giving us this opportunity and amazing experience with Stone!

What you didn't know about a $.01 bobby pin....

Bobby pins are the DEVIL!!!!
Or at least they take the form of a destroyer of expensive objects. So in the past months we lost a DYSON vaccuum to these little invaders, many a day or night, we will collect 50 or so on the carpet, hiding in the cushions, in sheets, in bathtubs, down drains of various sinks, peeking out of pockets, hiding in bottoms of all types of purses and bags, in all crevices of all 3 of our motor vehicles, even in the grass or on the tramp. The latest hiding place, and need I may say most expensive - the Pump in our Front Loader Washing matching.... When asking the repair guy if we just over used the Pump that has gone out on our 7 year or machine he said, NO, it was a mixture of a pony tail holder or hair elastic as he put it, and metal hair clip, or Bobby Pin as he later confirmed? REALLY can these $.01 items cause any more damage in the Gibbons household? Well with 3 teenage daughters and myself I am sure we spend a small fortune on these and they just come back to bite us in the BUTT literally. I should ban them from my home - Let's see how the girls take that? Just another day in the life of 3 teenage girls and 2 little guys! ENJOY

Cooperstown Update

We are in Cooperstown, New York and Stone is competing in the Dreams Park Youth Baseball Hall of Fame series. He has been working toward this for 4 Baseball seasons on 2 super league baseball teams. So far the only game the boys struggled in was game 1, where the first 2 batters for the opposing team hit back to back home runs, was not a boost of confidence for the boys on our team. Well the madness continued and we ended up losing the game 23 to 7. Mind you the other team was being very kind In the last innings to not steal or send their players more than one base at a time/ so we appreciated that. we won the next 3 games, 1-0, 9-6, 10-9! The last game tonight was a real nail biter. We are so proud of these boys and just hope that they are taking this amazing experience and treasuring every moment, good or bad. Well I guess you can not tell that to a group 12 year old boys. 2 more games tomorrow and then we will see where we end up in the play-off rounds on Wednesday and Thursday. This has been an amazing experience thus far. I will post pictures on the weekend when I can download them to my computer, I am updating from Chris's iPad.

Off to Cooperstown!!!!!!!

OK - As of 24 hours from now we will be headed to Cooperstown Dreams Park for the a week of awesome baseball!!! I am excited and overwhelmed all at once!