Back to School We Go!!!

Awww...such cuties! 5:45 a.m. and off to seminary they went. They were so excited to start their Senior and Freshman year together. I think it is adorable that Skyler towers over his older sister. He takes a lot of pride in that as well!

Starlee is determined to enjoy every experience possible during her Senior year. So far she is involved in the Senior Play "Death by Fatal Murder" which will be performed Sept 10-12, the Centennial girls tennis team, Seminary council, and studentbody officer. I think she is off to a good start:) She never has been one to sit back and watch the world go by!

Skyler is so excited to take on the world of high school as a Freshman. He is the center on the Centennial freshman football team, and loving it. He enjoys the coaches, and his friends on the team. We are biased, but we think they are going to have a very successful footbal season. He is enjoying the new world of early morning seminary (except he can't wait to sleep in this weekend)!!

Aspen is entering 5th grade (her final year of elementary school here in Vegas), and Brighton is entering 3rd grade. They both have incredible teachers, and are excited about having friends in their classes. Aspen is doing cheer again this year for Scott's middle school football team that he coaches. She enjoys doing that, and all her little "projects" around the house. She just got her hair cut again, and is enjoying being able to do it herself (and so am I).

Brighton gets the "Poser award". He cracks me up. I can't believe that my baby is in 3rd Grade. He is loving it. He is also in his first year of tackle football. So far the coach has him playinig middle linebacker. He loves to hit, and he is fast. It will be a blast to watch him play, and I pray he doesn't get hurt. He is also enjoying cut scouts! Needless to say, he is sleeping well at night:)

Sena Baby blessing

This is my whole Starley Family...minus our dear parents that are currently serving a mission in the Philippines. We gathered for Sena's baby blessing a few weeks ago in St. George. Even though we were only together for a few hours, it sure was nice to see each other. My older brother (to my left) and his wife Heather currently live just north of Salt Lake City. The four adorable redheads are theirs. My younger brother Matt (to the right of Skyler) and his wife Jill have two adorable children. They are such cute parents. They live in St. George right now. Then there is my younger sister, Jeni (pink sweater). She lives in Vegas and is in search for her Mr. Right. Matt gave Sena a beautiful blessing. He has a gift for words. One of the things that I remember him blessing her with is "to always be a lady".

The Rocking Chair

When we drive from Vegas to Provo or when we return, we have a tradition of stopping at a certain Chevron in Beaver. It is fun to take a picture in the big rocking chair outside the store. We took this on our return from the Jacobs Family Reunion.

Cousins

Starlee's cousins are getting a kick out of the fact that they are all passing her up in height and they are just turning 11! She is good to let them have their fun!! We love out "short stuff!"

Great Grandma Lucy

This is Scott's Grandma Lucy. She is 92 years old and simply amazing. She is a beautiful tiny little hispanic woman. She is all of 4'11'', and the kids each get a kick when they pass her up in height. She is so cute and kids with them when they do. Aspen has reached that point, and Starlee thinks its nice to be taller than someone!!! We love Grandma Lucy. She is such a good example to all of us! It was good to see her.

Happy 17th Birthday Starlee!!

Some of the gang! Thanks for helping us surprise her!

After a long busy day of tennis, play practice and lifeguarding, Starlee came home totally unaware that her house was full of some of her friends. We threw together a last minute surprise party for her 17th birthday. It was fun to surprise her, and it was a nice casual party. Afterwards we stayed up late and watched the conclusion of "So you Think You Can Dance!". I love my Star! What a treasure she is, and we feel so blessed to have her be a part of our family. How can it be 17 years since she was born? It makes me sad to see time fly so quickly, but it sure is fun watching her grow!