The Hero Returns

So, Jared is home from Japan tonight. He is tired, and has never had such a good time. He can't stop talking about everything that he say, and places that he went to. This was such a great trip for the whole team, what a great experience for all. He can't really pick out a favorite part of the trip, he just loved the whole thing. They got to go to Kyoto, the Japanese TV studios, to a huge festival in Osaka, the Japanese Universal Studios, and Hiroshima. He loved the family that he stayed with, they were so great, and kind to Jared and Haeden. We can never thank them enough. But now the moment that everyone has been waiting for... pictures

First Game of the Season

Jared has officially kicked off his 2009 football season with his first game played in Osaka Japan. It seems that the might of an all senior all star team pulled from several high schools in Japan is to much for the junior dominated team that Ashland put on the field. The final score was 20 to 0. But despite the score the boys have had the time of their lives, and an experience that they would not trade for anything. Jared will be home tomorrow, and I can't wait to see all of his pictures and to hear all about the trip and his experiences. I will report back as soon as he gets home, but in the mean time here are some more pictures via one of the mothers that made the trip with the boys.

The Latest

The past couple of weeks have been crazy. I just got back from Girls Camp, and no Daisha, it's a bummer, but the showers don't shock any more, but can you believe that they let me come back as a leader? WOW is all I can say. This is my 4th year at camp here, and each year it just keeps getting better. I enjoy being up there with the girls so much.This is Heather's last year at camp, so it was extra special. Our Theme was Believer's Boot Camp, so we had a military theme going on, and Heather decorated her JC shirt just like Sean's uniform, it looked great! While I was gone, Monte spent his time toning up at the Y, getting ready for football, and hanging with his little buddy, Cousin Kai. He was very good, but I am going to miss him when he leaves for Scout Camp in the morning, I am going to be sad, but he is really excited to go and do his own thing.

So now for the news everyone has been waiting for, Jared in Japan. It is going great, they are having so much fun. He called yesterday, and said it was great. They play their game at 2:00AM Saturday our time, but Sunday afternoon for them. We are getting lots of updates on the team facebook page, along with tons of pictures, so thanks to the moms who went, I can post some pictures of Jared for everyone to see. The one of The boys at the BBQ is very interesting, check out the tables that they sit at, they all have their own little grills on them so that they can cook their own meat. It is so cool, I wish that I could have gone. Oh well, next time when Monte goes. My mom wants to go to, so we are going to start saving our money for it.

Shasta 2009

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Catching UP

There has not been much time spent at home the last couple of weeks, there is always something to do. The boys and I have learned how to use our time well, that is for sure. Jared has been in full swing football for a while now, and we are now on a 6 day countdown until he goes to Japan. The closer it gets, the more sad I am that I'm not going with him. He loves having practice every day, and enjoys the camaraderie on the team. Monte has been trying to keep himself busy during the day by running and lifting with his friend Craig. The boys and I brought in hay for a Doctor in town, it was a couple of late nights, and lots of tissues on mine and Monte's part, but we got it done.

The 4th of July was fun as usual. You can't miss on the 4th in Ashland, it always promises to be a unique experience. We did miss Sean though, and hope the sand storms in Iraq were not to bad that day. Sean's Birthday was on the 7th, and we missed him then also. But we miss him every day. Monte spent to whole of last week on the houseboat on Shasta with the rest of my family, he had a blast. Jared and I went after his practice on Friday afternoon. The weather was great, and the water was so nice. I am beginning to think that we are suffering from an overly crammed summer, but at least the boys are having fun. Monte gets to take a break from being drug around while Jared is in Japan, and I am at girl's camp next week. He will get lots of Grandma time. I totally failed at trying to keep this thing updated this summer, so I figured I would shoot for at least once to twice a week. We will see how it goes.