Go #25!

Cutest football player ever! Matt has always played soccer, but he and his best friend Clint decided that they would also try football this year, and Matt is the starting kicker for the varsity team! We had a great time watching him in action on Friday.

P.S. Last week he made a 52-yard field goal. Go Warriors!

Isaac's New Girlfriend

Isaac is obsessed with Baby Gracie!! (I can't say I blame him...she's pretty cute, and she's remarkably happy) During our week in NC, he would not let her go. I hope he got his fix.

Weddings!

It has been a busy month, and I have tons of pictures! Kari got married on Aug 2 in Bountiful, Utah. It was great to see my family in Utah! She had her reception at her grandma-in-law's house in Henefer (near Park City). Once again, Grammy and Shandra made a beautiful cake!

Other Utah highlights...

...eating at Cafe Rio!

...visiting Logan (including the house where Grandma Otte grew up)

...and a late night trip to Temple Square.

Then, Isaac's brother Joey got married in the Raleigh Temple!

Rachel is great, and it is nice to have another redhead in the family

After the reception, we all (except for the honeymooners) went to a cabin in the mountains near Asheville. We played pool, watched the olympics, and enjoyed the beautiful view.

Baby Gracie

Over spring break, Isaac went to North Carolina for baby Gracie's blessing (she is Jenny & Jordan's new baby). Isaac is a reluctant baby-holder, but I have proof that it happened!

Hannah & Jo-ya

Hannah & Joey (and of course, Sadie and Bryan, too) came to visit last night. It has been too long since we have seen them, and we had a great time!

The Annual Erickson Gift Challenge

Last night, Isaac and I gave each other $4 to find the best gift at the dollar store. He did much better than I did, and he can't stop telling everyone we know that he is a much better gift giver than I am. Apparently, his $4 gift trumps every birthday and Christmas for the last 4 years.

Best of 2007

Better late than never...

Greatest Accomplishment
Isaac: Best cartoonist ever!
Maren: Getting a new job...so scary

Biggest Disappointment
Isaac: Classes
Maren: Mavs lose playoffs in first round

Best Movie
Isaac: Simpsons
Maren: Don't remember, but Simpsons was good

Best Date
Isaac: seeing "The Nutcracker" and having a romantic dinner (no joke, these are Isaac's words)
Maren: ice sculptures and hot chocolate

Best Song
Isaac: I don't know; I'm never allowed to use the iPod
Maren: anything by Sara Bareilles

Best Ethan Quote
Isaac: Ethan saying, "Go get your shinebox!"
Maren: When asked what was wrong, Ethan yelled, "Noffing!" (translation: Nothing!)

Most Shocking Discovery
Isaac: Kids are cool!
Maren: Guacamole tastes good

Abby's Baptism!

Yesterday, Abby was baptized! We are so proud of her and her decision. Thank you Abby for letting us share your special day with you!

Oops!

I totally forgot to blog Christmas! It was great. We had the traditional Trowbridge family nativity (which had the welcome addition of a "sheep"), and of course, the fam went bowling (I won for the first time ever)!

In other news...

Matt got his first yellow card at a high school soccer game for slapping another kid...he knows how to make his sister proud.

My brother Dave broke his wrist and is home with Jake and Leah recouperating for a few weeks. He has been in training in Georgia for work.

Mom got to meet "The Fonz." He wrote a children's book, and she got to talk to him about it.