Brent preformed in his first triathalon today. He had the stomach virus this week, but he was sure happy that he felt well enough to participate.

Brent loved the Bike

He was sure tired

Everyone got a medal.

He had a great time and said he knew exactly what to do because he had watched his family do it many times. ( aunts, uncles, parents, friends)

Transition Area

The swim was quite long so they threw him a kick board to help in the middle of the race, he gave it back after one lap and said it was making it too hard. He finished strong and we were so proud of his efforts.

This was his friend Ben Bird. They enjoyed having each other there for support.

He was proud of his number markings.

I didn't buy school pictures this year because I think they are expensive, so I just took a few snaps of the kids myself. Brent was disappointed, he thinks I need to buy everything that the school sends home and promises me he will be the only kid that doesn't receive the T-Shirt or prize for selling 100 million things that the school wants him to sell. We working on a compromise.

1st Grade

2 1/2 years old

Typical Kaylee being silly when I want a smile. But it is her personality.

Pre-School

This is the tradiational dress worn by the little girls in Chile only in September.

Ben and I had a great Vacation for my birthday and our anniversiary

Brent and Garrett are wearing the tradiational hats that all the chiliean children wear only in September.

This is part of Garretts Halloween Costume. He wears it everyday and loves it. He keeps saying I want to be a football player someday... Will you come watch me?

Aunt Suzie saved us this week by giving the kids some birthday presents. They spent hours playing with each thing.

This is me after 5 days with all three kids having the stomach virus and to add to the fun, also a run of head lice with Kaylee and myself. At one point as I was getting children in the bathtub Kaylee starts throwing up so as I am taking care of her I look down and Garrett is using the restroom on my leg saying " Sorry Mommy, I sorry mommy." This was about day 3 of the week so by this point nothing was surprising to me. I said "Its ok Garrett there have been worse things this week." Then they proceeded to take a very long bath with the bath toys that Suzie gave them. Thank you Suzie. I just have to laugh in those situations.

This picture is taken after one of my daily treatments for the head lice. I can't use my normal products on my hair so it is suffering. Ben and I couldn't stop laughing. It has been a crazy week and hopefully not as eventful next week.