Babtism

Riggin is gong to be baptized this June and we are so proud of him and his decision. We really couldn't ask for a a better boy. He is "good" inside and out and I have told him on more than one occasion that "If I could choose any boy in this world to be my son, I would choose him every time." He is tender hearted, but tough, smart and funny. I told Ashlee the other day that Riggin is like a sheep dog with his siblings, because when we go places, I tend to lead the way ...thinking the kids will see me and follow me, but if they lag behind Riggin is in the back herding them along to make sure they don't get left behind. I think this is a foreshadowing of things to come in his life. I feel he will lift up those around him so that no one gets left behind, a trait he gets from his mother.

Father's and Son's Camp Out

Last weekend was our ward's "Father's and Son's" camp out. I told the boys over a month ago and it was a topic of discussion, at least, everyday if not multiple times a day from that point on. The site for the camp out was the Bruneau Sand Dunes just outside Mt. Home, ID. TW and Brandon came too since we are in their ward now and we all had a blast.







Brandon took the Leaf Blower and hit the boys in the face for a sweet photo op!



A treasuered moment in time...


Bothers..Best Friends..Samething.



Papa & Uncle Brandon



Pocket Knives were an essential

Happy Easter

We had a great Easter Weekend. Both Boys took first at their wrestling tournament, which is what I asked them to give to me as my Easter present (No Pressure Boys), Played at the park and got ice cream Saturday afternoon, woke up Sunday to find the Easter Bunny made his way to our house, went to Stake Conference, had waffles and bacon with the grandmas and grandpas at our house for lunch, then had easter dinner and Easter Egg Hunt at he Walkers.

Heaven On Earth

Last weekend I took the boys out to a wrestling tournament in Nampa. Both the little guys made it to the finals and had to beat, believe it or not, another pair of brothers the same ages and weights as Wylie and Riggin. It was a tough fight for both of them, but they both came out victorious both winning 1st Place. This is the second tournament this year that they both have walked away together with top honors and from a Dad's perspective...it doesn't get any better. The first time it happened earlier this season I was on cloud nine all day and told Ashlee that "Ever since I knew Wylie was going to be a boy at the ultra sound appointment, I dreamed of a day When the "Stone" boys would make their mark in the wrestling world."

I know there are those reading this and are thinking..."What is the big deal?" but wrestling to me is a more than a sport. It is a measure of many things including intelligence, character, work ethic, humility, both physical and mental strength. All characteristics a father hopes to instill in his children. I know my boys are far from perfect, but they are on the right path and it shows in their wrestling. I cant express the joy that comes from watching my sons take the lessons learned in our living room and wrestling room and go out on a pretty scary stage and let hen shine for the world to see. Good Stuff!!!

Lost Teeth and Wrestling Matches

Wylie lost his first tooth the other day, but it didnt come out on its own. He asked Ashlee to PULL it out. Tough Kid.



The Tooth Fairy found him that night and the world was right.

Capital City Classic Wrestling Tournament

We also wrestled over the weekend and had some great matches. Wylie pinned everyone, but had a tough finals match. This kids just over powered him and nearly pinned him in the first round. Somehow Wylie survived and made it to the second round after losing the first round 8-0. So here is the start of the 2nd Round, Wylie is in the Red Singlet.




Yep...He's got it. I don't know what IT is exactly, but he's got it.1st Place for Wylie Bear.

Riggin Pinned everyone in the first round, but lost in the finals to take 2nd, but this 8yr old moves like a high school kid. Seriously, once he gets a little more muscle behind the hustle, this kid will be unstoppable.I am not biased, I swear.

Pinewood Derby

Riggin had his first Pinewood Derby and he was so excited he could hardly contain himself. Problem was...I thought it was in late April, but really it was the April 8th. So after Spring break we only had 5 days to get it built. We met Papa Stone on Monday for FHE and showed him a design Riggin found online and spent everyday after school at Papa's shop working on it. In case you didn't know...my Dad is like Michael Angelo with wood so his grandson's car wasn't gonna be simple in design. Rig's made the final rounds and finished in the top ten, but had a blast. Thanks Dad for all you hard work, Riggin loved his car and the scout master said it was the coolest car there, but looks don't mean very much to this family.

Breakin' In The AZ!!!

We decided to go to Mesa, AZ to see Halls' for spring break this year. We had a blast, Thanks for putting us up Halls'. So here is our Trip.

In the Beginning...
We stopped and stayed the night in Orem with the Rehrers


After that we had a bump in the road when our alternator went out and were saved by Connie and George(Kylee Edwards' Parents) in Nephi, Thanks again, for putting us up for the night and helping me get the truck fixed...you guys rock!

On The Road


Car Seats are for suckers.


When I love my kids the most


All time driver and all time bad a#@.


The boys used the sweet Nevada bathroom facilities.


Hangin At The Halls


Wylie becoming a Man.











Boxer Lovin on his new Uncle Loren.


Out and About













AZ Wrestling Tournament

Wylie



Riggin



Both Boys took 4th.

Drive-In





Hoover Dam