A New Angel in the family.... Breckin Rylee Howell 1-10-11

Mandi, Cassi and I had the opportunity to be in Tucson when Dusty and Adrienne brought their new little bundle of joy into the world. Breckin was beautiful from the moment she showed her little face. Words cannot describe what a feeling it is to be in the room when a new baby is delivered. Thanks to Adrienne and Dusty for allowing me to peek in on the special occassion. It was a beautiful day. Ryker, Hailee and Markee were excited to say hello to their baby sister, although Ryker was hoping there may have been some mistake and SHE was really a brother. Sorry Ryker!! You are going to be the best big brother to one more little sister. :) It was a great day. I love babies and I love my family!!

2010 Christmas Tournament Champs!!

The Thatcher Eagles pulled off an amazing win over the Safford Bulldogs to win the 2010 EAC Christmas Holiday Basketball Tournament on 12-29-10. It was a tight game with Safford in the lead most of the game. The Eagles were down by 6 at the half and came back to take the lead during the 3rd quarter. The fourth quarter was crazy....finally Thatcher was ahead by 1 with one minute left in the game. Koby was 6 for 6 from the free throw line during that last minute of play and Thatcher ended up winning the game by 6. WOW! It was intense but it's the kind of game everyone was hoping for. It's really too bad there had to be a loser because they all played their hearts out. But the EAGLES will gladly take the win and the trophy. It was a great night!

Here are some more pictures of Koby in action.....one thing that is really cool...Koby has grown up playing all sports with the kids on the Safford team and he has been able to stay good friends with them. They play hard against each other, but when it's all over...they are friends first. I think that is amazing and make me so happy and proud.

December is here.....

Koby and Gentry made a beautiful couple as they went to Girls Dance together. Aren't they adorable????


ROUND VALLEY TOURNAMENT December 9-11, 2010



Koby and the Thatcher Eagles traveled to Springerville for the annual Round Valley Basketball tournament. We, as usual, followed the team up north for a few days. The Eagles had a great tournament this year and only lost one of the 6 games they played and that was a close game in overtime. However, they did end up winning the Consolation Bracket. It was beautiful weather this year, NO SNOW!!! We had a great time together and supporting the EAGLES. As you can see from the picture, Cassi is having a little trouble giving up basketball now that she has moved on to college. She found herself helping the team by taking stats, she looked right at home on the bench with her former team!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!!!! :)

Its game time.....

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with friends and family!!! I love this holiday and I miss Grandma and Grandpa Carter as we celebrate Thanksgiving. I am so grateful for them and the legacy they have left. I am proud to be a part of their family. I am also grateful for my mom and Dan and all they do for each of us kids. We are truly lucky to have such wonderful parents. My siblings are awesome as well and all of their kiddos. IT makes me happy to be around such great people. So, I guess that means we are officially into the HOLIDAY season now and you know what that means.........IT's TIME FOR some BASKETBALL!!!! Here we go KOBY!!!!! Good Luck to the Thatcher Eagle Basketball team!!!

Birthday Week 2010!!

It's birthday week for Koby and Cassi. WOW, time sure is flying by for this mom. Koby turned 17 and Cassi is 19 years old. I am so proud of each of them and am so grateful for their presence in my life. I have been blessed with some awesome children and I look forward to many more birthday celebrations.

Suns vs. Lakers

We had the chance to go to the Suns/Lakers games to celebrate Cassi and Koby's birthday's. It was the Suns season opener and the Lakers are the defending World Champs, so it was really exciting. Alex is probably the biggest Lakers fan in the world, so we invited him to come with us. Needless to say, I was the only one cheering for the Suns and the Lakers won the game, so yeah! I don't need to say anything more about that. haha

We had a great time and enjoyed spending some time with Alex as he is taking a break from touring and finishing up the new album "Symphony Soldiers". We were able to hear new songs and are so excited for the album to be done. THE CAB is going to go places, they are so good and it is going to be an exciting 2011 for them and US as we tag along for the ride. :)

The holiday months are upon us, Koby turns 17 this month (geez.....) Cassi will be 19 (double geez...). I can't believe it, time flies when you are having fun. Today was a good day!