7 Peaks with the Brazells

This year I decided to buy the pass of all passes.  What a great idea.  Even though we don't live close enough to really use them, we still saved money for even just one day by buying the pass.  While we were up attending the Bees game we invited the Brazells to go 7 peaks with us for a day.  The day is always so much more fun with cousins.   

Brody's first slide of the day.  Great form!

Notice the form of Cory on the left as compared to the form of my lovie Shane on the right.  Maybe this is why Carter always like to watch Uncle Shane.

 

One of the things I love about Shane is the way he laughs so easily.

 Brody was a little nervous to try this one but he did and then he really liked it.

Just hanging out

Shane and Brody racing...I think Brody may have won by just an inch. 

Sometimes Brody would "catch some air" on this slide which I tried to get on film but was always too slow.

Seven Peaks is hard on little girls.

Haylie wanted to try to go all the way across the water using the ropes.  After several failed attempts going forward for her and me watching other kids doing it backwards, I made the suggestion that she try going backwards. And away she went.

  

At first it was kind of slow going but...

...once again, everything is easier with your tongue out. 

She managed to make it all the way across to the other side.   

 

 This smile was when she jumped in AFTER making it to the other side AND because her brother never did.

Brody talked Midge into going down this slide with him.  As you can see from the look on their faces, he absolutely loved it. Her...not so much!

 

Off to the races again.  I think Brody had the slight edge over Midge. 

 

Back to the ropes for a little redemption. Haylie was the first to try. 

 

Brody started crowding her a little and she really didn't enjoy that.

Not to be outdone by each other, both of them holding on for dear life.   

They both made it across without falling in.  Phew.... 

 

Just "chillaxin'" waiting for the waves.

 

Brody decided he would be the motor to get them where he thought they should be.

 

Haylie was taking full advantage of the ride.

Finally made it up against the wall just in time for the waves. 

 

 

I absolutely love the way Brody takes care of his little sister.  She really looks up to him and has his back no matter what.  Pretty proud of my littles!

 

 

 

 

Field of Dreams

What a fun way to end baseball season.  Field of Dreams with the Salt Lake Bees.  Every year the Salt Lake Bees choose teams to be honored with their Field of Dreams event.  At the event every player from our team had the opportunity to go out on the Bees field in the position they played, give their name, and participate in the opening ceremony with the Bees players.  After opening ceremonies the boys were able to go down into the locker room.  All of our boys really enjoyed this and it was a neat experience for players and families alike.

 

Before the game the boys were recognized and this local band got them involved by singing songs.  Some of the boys were so embarrassed by this.  It was cute to see turn into shy little people overtaken by the giggles.

Waiting for the game to start.  This was Brody's first time to a Bees game.  He was in awe of the field. He couldn't believe how big and nice it was.

 

The coaches surprised the boys with a trophy that was a mitt, and a baseball.  So proud of this cute little team and glad to be a small part of such a wonderful program.

Midge was perfectly content as soon as she got her cotton candy.  I usually don't allow the kiddos to get the sticky stuff but to Haylie's delight I figured since this was a special, fun day...why not.

Getting pre-game instruction

There he is on 3rd base.  3rd is the position he played the most of at the end of the season.  Since they were deep in pitchers and two of the kids already were going to the mound as their position he decided he would take third base.

I noticed during the singing of  the National Anthem  that #6 did not have his hand on his heart.  I don't know why, but I was a little put off by this.  I felt like it was so disrespectful yet we are seeing this more and more in society today.   

 

The team really enjoyed going to the locker room.  What a great experience this was for them.  They all received an Angels bag with swag inside and were completely tickled with it.

Haylie took the opportunity to get her bag signed by the Bees mascot.

 

This was the perfect end to the season.  What an admirable group of boys.  I really enjoyed watching the games and getting to know the boys better.