Derrek and his Dad at the Memorial Day service in Brigham City. This was Derrek's first year participating with the VFW. It was really a great experience. I cried in my heart out as many memories of our 1 1/2 years apart were brought back to my mind. I am grateful for the time we served as many blessings have come from it however, I can't say I would like to do it again. Time will only tell.
The next pictures are of Shelby and Jacob's gymnastics review. They learn routines and then perform them for each of us. Shelby has only taken this year and has come very far. Jacob has taken for two years and is a natural on the bars and rings (he hates the floor exercise,my favorite when I was young). Rachel of course has to get her two cents in as she is sure she is as big as the rest. She is a good sport going here and there and watching the big kids.
Jacob on the rings
Shelby on the barShelby, Jacob, Derrek and Dallon were able to go rock climbing before Dallon left and they had a great time. Jacob has no fear of the rocks and Shelby just likes to be in the Mountains and with the boys. They all had a great time with only minor mishaps.
In the middle of May we finished Soccer season. Derrek was the coach of Jacob's team and Shelby played also. Most of their games this year were at the same time so I did not get to see much of Jake and Derrek didn't get to see much of Shelby.
Rachel watching!!
Shelby was the goalie one quarter every game. This stresses her mother to no end. She however, is very observant and good in this position. She only was scored on two times all season. Her team was great and they enjoyed each other. 
Jacob loves to compete and loves to play. It is nice that he is the biggest on his team as his birthday is just after the cut off. This makes playing really fun for him. Derrek is an excellent coach also.
