Sept 2011 

Josh starts club ball with the Arizona Grinders.  Mike found a team out of Chandler that Josh’s cousin Clark had played for.  They were assembling a 7u team and they had the first try outs and Josh made the team.  He loves his Grinders so much that he mostly wears his jersey every day.  They are so cute acting like the big boys!  Go Grinders!  

Aug 2011 

Quick Staycation at Arizona Grand.  We  had dinner at Rustlers Roost, Hike South Mountain and floated in the Lazy River!  We definitely want to make this an annual tradition to celebrate the beginning of school!

At the Arizona Grand golf course

Dinner at Rustlers Roost

Aug 2011 

Ryan and Ryder – Late night lego fest.  They love to come play with Josh!  What great friends they are.  Love the Adair Family :)

Aug 2011

Chevy’s – Our favorite place to go with the family for Mexican food.  Any time we get together with Uncle Jeff and Aunt Pam, we head to Chevy’s.  The kids always love the dough balls!

Rachel and Megan

Josh, RJ and Brett

Aug 2011 

First Day of School at Benjamin Franklin Charter School  Brett is in 6^th grade (11 Years) and Josh is starting 2^nd Grade (7 years).  Last year for Brett in Elementary School.  Last year of them both going to the same school.  I can't believe it!!  Have fun boys, you will do great!!

July 2011

Pioneer Day in Snowflake is our annual vacation.  Every year we get together with the Ballard family and have a bar b que on Friday with Jalepeno hamburgers!  The Saturday festivities start in the morning.  Brett runs in a 5k marathon, then at 9:00 am we line up for the  pioneer parade, then lunch at the church, then off to the car show and arts and craft fair in the afternoon.  In the evening, we have a Rodeo and fireworks.  What a fun tradition!

RiAnne and Braeden Cardita at the Rodeo in Taylor

Mike collecting Candy at the parade in Snowflake

Brett and Marissa Ballard

Neighbor Luke Cate

Brynn Shults and Jacey Ballard

Skatepark next to Grandma Ballards

Riding horses at the Cates

June 2011 

All Stars was a great experience!  This was Brett’s first time as an All star and he did great!  He played pitcher, 2nd base and outfield.   He loves baseball and his hard work and determination pay off for him.  You are the best Brett!  We are proud of you and your accomplishments.