Never Satisfied

Lando:

Work! And he took me on a date Friday! He also is just the most beloved priest quorum advisor. 

Becs:

I spent a lot do time deep cleaning my house. It’s making me happy! I also took a YW on a birthday lunch. And I took my ministering circle out for ice cream. 

Jaxson:

Basketball started and it’s just a bummer. But BYU went 8-0 so that’s giving Jax life.

Ty: 

This is what I sent to his grandparents this week:

In 2nd grade Ty didn't qualify for All City. He had to run a mile in less than 8 minutes. He was SO devastated by the reality that he didn't qualify that the next morning, Landon and I were woken up at 6am to a bouncing humming sound. Upon further inspection, we found Ty, on the treadmill, determined to qualify for next year's all city.

Since then Ty has set up multiple goals to help him get faster. He ran a half marathon when he was 8. He tries to go on runs with Landon when their schedules align. He NEVER takes it easy during practice. They run laps at practice and he was always trying to beat his last lap count. 14, 15, 18, 21! 

I'd always ask him who he ran with. He'd say "Well I ran with Owen for the first 12 laps but then he'd get tired so he'd slow down and I'd run by myself." 

Fast forward 3 years. Ty didn't only qualify for all city, but he took 4th. With a 6:05 mile. Which was the same place Jax took in his all city in elementary! 

But Ty is never satisfied. And he is never okay with not continuing to strive. So yesterday he asked us if we could go to the track and if we could pace him. He wanted to beat a 6 minute mile! 

So we did. And he beat it! Not just by a few seconds by EIGHT seconds!!!! 

A few things I'm learning about Ty is he is NEVER satisfied. He always is striving to become better and more capable. And he has to TRY HARD to do it. But also, he is INSANELY tough. 

The kid ran a 5:52 mile and then got up and ran a 2:48 800 meter. Then stepped up to the track one more time and ran a 1:18 400 meter! 

I don't know what he's going to do when he's grown up but I know that he will WORK HIS TAIL off to achieve it.

Luke:

He was pretty bummed with his time at all-city. He only PRd by 1 second. It’s tough with a big crowd. Luke loves his friends more than any of our boys have. He reminds me of me when I was growing up! 

Brigs:

Love preschool. Did the best job in the primary program! 

Cedar Point

 This last week kind of felt like all about Jax. We started the week fasting that he’d be able to run in his race on Tuesday. He was! Lost by 2 seconds and I’ve never been more proud of him. We then immediately gave him his birthday trip. CEDAR POINT BABY!!! Gosh it was so fun. Roller coaster. Soda. Line. Rollercoaster. Soda. Eat. Line. Rollercoaster. Repeat!! 30 rides in two days. My head is still a little spinny! Then we got home and watch BYU beat Utah!!! And on Sunday celebrated Jax with family and friends! Our life is blessed!!!

Landon did lose a patient this week. It wasn’t his fault, baby girl just didn’t have a good heart, and it’s hard not to carry the weight of “what if I had done it different.” Also just hard to be apart of it. 

Other boys are doing great! 

Backpacking in snow!

Lando: 

He spent a lot of time working on the schedule at work. It’s so much work. But I think the lottery is done and we have our 2026 schedule.  We went on a date Thursday night to Izumi. We cuddled lots and he took care of the kids all weekend. 

Becs:

I spent the first half of the week helping Jax with all of his doctor’s appointments. And then I took the young women backpacking! And then leadership trainings and meetings today. It’s a privilege to work with the young women! It’s not quite the same as having a daughter, but I’m grateful for the chance I get to be around them.  I invited the Ramos family over for dinner tonight and it was so good to have them. We will miss Elder Ramos!!! 

Jax:

Ugh. He’s doing better but it was a long week. He’s probably out for at least 6 weeks but we are grateful it wasn’t worse. He’s such a positive kid. He understands life so young. I love him. His grandma sent thin the sweetest email. I think sometimes our families fatal flaw is we are always going from one thing to the next we don’t fully appreciate things like that. I’ll make sure to this week.

Ty:

Had the MOST epic game winning goal. He slid the ball and himself into the goal and 10 seconds later the whistle blew. It was amazing!!! It’s fun to see him smile like that. Who knows how long he’ll play soccer but for now it’s fun to watch him. 

Luke:

Today he was running on the treadmill and brigs got on and fell and got some really bad rashes. Luke felt horrible! If anyone has the middle child role in our family it’s him. And I feel bad about that. I want to give him more of me. And he just ran into the garage and cried and cried. He felt awful. But he’s so big and went and loved on brigs for the next few hours. Luke’s heart is big. And we love him!! 

Brigs:

Other than his fall, he loves preschool. He loves biking! He loves cake and soda. I’m sad watching these boys grow. I just need to be grateful!! Dang it!