Cody Eats Grass

This is our favorite clip from Cody's last soccer game. He doesn't score a goal or make a miraculous save; that would be boring. He gets fouled hard and there is no call. I recommend replaying the part where he flies through the air and lands on his face. Enjoy!

Josie Playing Softball

 

wowweee!

Taylor that's awesome I can't believe you got it yourself! Nice goin'. Can I just say ewwww Kaysie! You are way more brave than I am holding the deer head, you rock! Jer, you are soooo right about the bonding with your family. We have so much fun camping. I'm glad you guys had fun and are back safe! It's good to hear from everyone! Love you guys!!!!
-Lynnette-

poop

Someone write something!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The end of the hunt

what a fantastic time we had. Kaysie, Taylor, and Kathryn's girls hunted with us most of the time, it was a blast. We hiked WAYYYYY to much, i think i might have dropped a few pounds, but i can fix that. Yesterday Kathryn, Kaysie, Taylor, and I were doing a push through a bunch of cedars, the deer were holdin tight and you had to about step on them to kick them up. We all got a little seperated and Taylor and Kaysie hunted his buck alone. His first buck....im so proud...sniff... He shot the little gut about 20 feet away, kinda a point and shoot self defense move lol. right after he shot his i shot a 3x4. we will have some good meat. the memories we created this week are priceless, wish you all could have been there.

more hunting

Well my dear familia Kelsea and I just got back from the deer hunt (cause school of course), the boys are still out having fun. Opening morning Ryan got a shot and hit a forked horn but not good enough. It ran, he followed a blood trail and came to an end with no deer. The next morning he tracked a 3 point and 4point but of course the 4 point was behind a tree so he shot and dropped the 3 point. Brady and Zach were with him and saw first hand the joys of gutting a deer. It was pretty big, we don't eat venison, but his grandparents love it. Ryan saved the liver (which is high in iron) for his Grandpa then took the deer unprocessed to their house. They like it to hang and just eat what they want. If you ask me I think it's all rather disgusting but it's a bonding moment for the men......boys.ha ha.
I got the results of my MRI, 3 ruptured discs, but saw a surgeon and he is confidant that my chiropractic care will help manage the pain and get me back on track. Good news!
I miss you all, all my love, -Lynnette-

hunting......

well today was opening day for the deer hunt and all we saw were does and a bull elk........ me and my dad hiked for like an hour and didnt see anything and as u all know we are not the hiking type but ill keep u all updated on if we get a deer or not love u all cya

hunting......

poop

Hey, just writing something for this week, it's not like I have any better to do! I am at Snow bird right now, and all my cousins think I am mad at them all, just cause they beat me at pool. I am only mad at Jacob {Jaxon for Jeremy}!!! He was being a brat, so I yelled at him, he better just be thankful I didn't throw a ball at his head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well I love and miss you all, gotta go!
LOVE YA!!!/amanda

Taylor

holy crap dude this is taylor u need to invite me to this thingy my email is sk8indogs@hotmail.com woo hoo. well im out huntin righjt now and imma get a huge freakin deer........ i hope! i miss all of you guys so freakin much..........oh ya and i started riding BMX woo hoo

Yo diggity!

Hello my wonderful family. Just wanted to drop a quick update about Jake and myself. We have just been chillin'. Jake has decided that next year, after we establish residency, he would like to try to go to school full-time. Just looking to decide what he would like to major in.
I've been working as hard as I can. I joined a fitness boot camp, only a month, and have been slimming down and toning up. It is pretty fun but it is spendy, and I don't think I'll go back after my month is up. The time that I have spent there so far has really given me a good idea of what I need to do to get the body that I want. Only five more classes to go and then I'm done.
Oh, I've experienced what it is like to be attacked by fire ants a couple weeks ago. We went to the soccer quarter finals for my dad's team and I walked right through a colony of them. I didn't realize until they had completely covered my foot! It was kind of an ow moment, but I was able to catch them and get the off before they worked their way up my leg...
It can be kind of lonely being so far away from you all and I miss you all so terribly. I can't wait for you to come and visit us. Well, that is about it for us. Love you all!

HI

Hey everybody how are you guys doing? My mom probably mentioned that we are going to deer hunt on Tuesday. We are lucky my dad got a tag this year and we really hope that we will get like a 5 point deer this year. My cousin also drew for his first year but didn't get drawn out for it. I was looking into hunter safety this year before we leave but oh well. Everything is going ok here. Also Stan and lana and all you guys I wanted to say I really miss you guys being here and teaching soccer even though I am not playing. Well I hope we all could get together soon. Love you all. Bye

Brady

one day

All I have to say is that I am soooo jealous! I wish we were there to have the fun with you guys, one of these days we will be the family in the ocean! Lana, the veclempt is hilarious, I feel the same way! Nothing new really going on here, I've had some back pain that I had a MRI scan done on Sat. Hopefully get the results on Mon. Brady thinks he wants to try bowling and Conner wants to look into gymnastics. Zach is looking forward to indoor BMX in Nov. Kelsea is just busy with work, school and fun teenage stuff. She just got done with powder puff football. Her team went to the finals but just missed the championship game :( Oh, well maybe next year. We are getting ready to leave for deer hunt this week, kids look forward to camping and Ryan could definately use the time off. We miss everyone terrible!! We love you guys!
-Lynnette-

Love you all!!!!!

Stan, your right tere is something wrong with this famly, we are like x-men, except it would be x-Banks!!! Tell Josie to get her lazy butt to the computer and type! I feel like we havn't talked in forever! Jeremy, Katherine is very pretty, and you better let me meet her sometime!!! LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!!!!!


Amanda

'bout damn time

Hey all! I love reading about what everyone is up to, and the pictures are great!

Amanda, that's so cool you are debating in class and like it. All Banks' are natural debaters, it's just part of our genes (probably a mutant sort of thing or we like to disagree because there isn't much to say if you just agree, hehe). I miss you and your smart mouth!

Mike and Charlotee, had a wonderful time with you all last night. The fireworks over the lake were the most beautiful we have seen since we arrived here. I think it had everything to do with being with folks you love. I never will forget the fish jumping out of the ocean and head-butting the kids. Please visit again as soon as you have the airline miles!

Jeremy, three words....outa your league!

Love you all and miss you terribly,
Stan

Oh, I'm feeling "veclempht," talk amongst yourselves

I don't even know where to begin! We just spent the best day at the beach with Mike and Charlotte and the whole fam-damily. We literally floated in the water for more than 4 hours, I believe, at the beach in Clearwater (hopefully, Charlotte will post some of the pics she took...even if I forgot to suck in my gut...did I really just say I hoped she would post some?). There were pelicans all over the place, diving for fish, the water was warm, the fish were fresh (and I mean in the flirting way, brushing up against EVERYBODY...it was awesome, even though we all continued to squeal like little girlies every time it happened) and not crowded at all. Had to shuffle our feet as there were stingrays about...thus the dangerous marine warning flag. Stan and Mike spotted one, which we promptly scared away running over like fools to try for a peek ourselves. And they're coming over for a bbq tonight and the kids are SO happy to see family, I can't even tell you.

And then I get on and see all these other Banks family pictures and I'm BUSTING! I'm so grateful to be part of this family and to see everyone so happy is all I could ever wish for...even though I wish I was there and part of every minute. Amie 2, you look great on the wakeboard. I love that thing! Amazing shot of the bull, Aaron! Ack! I love when all four are off the ground. Bet it makes for a jarring landing, though. And, Amanda, I can totally see you debating. You Banks are born for it...quick to think...relentless...you'll be great.

Finally had our first cold front come through. It was a chilly 65 degrees this morning. Not sure how we'll be able to take it, but I'm sure we can get used to just about anything (haha!). May need to hold on to the parka.

And, Jeremy, she looks lovely, and how nice to hear you gushing! You are gushing, you realize, right? Mmm, mmm, mmm....it's good to hear, Jer. We'll make room...you name the days....

Love you guys like crazy...

Lana

HAHA she's a cowgirl

Hey all! Jake no more damn spider pics they make me pee a little. everybody check out these pics. the kids and i went to Hanksville to spend time with my new cowgirl friend (lol) and her daughters. Her name is Kathryn she has four children (15yr) Kaylee, (13yr) Colten, (11yr) Jaycee, and (9yr) Terralyn. they are all so wonderful. i dont know Colten yet he lives with his dad. Taylor and Kaysie get along so well with the girls its awesome. here are some pics of Goblin valley and the girls. one of Taylor being an idiot, and i gotta show off Kathryn:). She shoots, hunts, rides, ropes, camps, smiles, laughs, and i could go on and on. We want to all make it to Disney World next year so make some room lol. i miss all of you, i have told Kathryn so much about each of you.

talk to you all soon

Jer

Powell and stuff--from Stewart's Gang

Here are some pictures from an annual Lake Powell trip--with a rockin' new boat. We all kicked butt, (okay, for us) at wakeboarding, even our new member Amy was awesome, she fits right in!! Aaron was working on his 360, so close many times, and Amanda is a little hot-dogger going in and out of the wake like a pro. Stewart and Nicholas are flyin' as high as they can without breaking anything, and i'm just happy to be out there, and getting better every year. Stan--the slalom ski still gets plenty of use, I love the speed, and Aaron did it this year cause he couldn't let his momma show him up, he loved the speed too. The "jurassic park" waterfalls were coming off the cliffs when we were coming back in a storm, it was awesome. I was glad we weren't staying on a beach under them though. We did the annual cliff jumping, and Amanda has no fear, I wonder where she gets that. The picture of the kids rowing is a HUGE log they moved into the water and had to get the timing perfect for all to be on, and that only lasted a few minutes before someone was dumped, it was halarious!! Stewart found the dragon and we couldn't get him to share until Aaron and Amanda used it to play "bullriding lake powell style".
The rodeo picture is Aaron in Panguitch on a bull named Whitey. Lots of people got hurt here, so we were happy with a decent ride and no injuries. Hope everyone is doing well, and we love you all!!!

powell and stuff

Guess what, Stan!!! {From Amanda}

Hey, everyone! I miss you guys soooooooo much, but it sounds like your doing good. I have to tell Stan that in school we are doing debates, and I love it!!!!!! I now want to be on the debate team in high school.
Everthing else in school is kinda boring, my teacher is from South Africa, so I have learned that "totsins," means good-bye, and "Ek Hoa van pesang," means I like bananas!!
I want you guys to know how much I love, and miss you. Have a freakin' good time and show the people there what Banks really means!!!!!!!!!!

More nature.

Neat frogs come out after rainstorms.

Scary spiders hang out on the front porch.

Hey, hey!

Okay, I told Jake he had to post the creepy spider picture now (it was so wild). Amie, how awesome to hear from you. You sound as sassy as ever and that's just lovely...I miss you even more. Lynnette, let's draw names for the kids. We'll ship gifts, and we'll ship couples gifts for the party. Just let us know when you're having it.

It's the end of lovebug season here. It was FANTASTIC! Mating bugs everywhere, landing in your hair and on your legs, covering your patio and windows, totally harmless to humans but will eat the paint off your car if you don't wash it off quickly. Very nice. But the weather is cooling a wee bit when the sun goes down and gives us a taste of the nice winter to come. Heard it snow there. Hmm, ick...

Stan starts the county tournament on Wednesday...wish him luck...and he's this very minute growling in the kitchen for food. Will write again soon...

Lana