Gage is baptized

Gage has finally gotten baptized.  He had to wait a couple of months after his birthday because Grandpa and Grandma Gunnell were gone to Alaska.  Then Grandma Debbie was gone to Disney land and we didn't want to do it without any of them.  His Grandpa Lynn baptised him and I don't think there is a better person out there to do it.  It was a super special day for him and loved every minute of it.   We are so proud of him to choose this (and yes it really is a choice for our children)  Thanks to everyone that came out to support him, we had a great turn out of friends and family. 

Halloween 2011

Gage is a Army man ( He has to pose every year for whatever character he is, LOL)

Clay is the headless horseman (his very own idea, yes that is a real pumpkin that got very heavy for him, so I would have to carry it for him until he got to the next house.)

Jace wasn't sure if he was going to dress up this year, last minute he decided to be a hunter.  This year was the first year we let him go trick or treating with his friends around the neighborhood.  (I don't like him getting so big)

Eat, Sleep and play...FOOTBALL!

 Gage after one of his games

 Jace getting ready to take out the little red guy

 Showing our support

 Jace

 Gage

 Clay

(he didn't want to play football, but he went to every game and learned a ton about the sport,he loved to watch and cheer on his brothers, he knows more about the game then I do.) 

 Right after Jace's last game...they won about 1/2 of them

Gage after his last game...he was stoked...they had a perfect season!

Clay is playing the Cello now so I will post some pictures of that soon! 

Back to School

I can NOT believe he is going into 6th grade.  Where did my little boy go??

Gage and Clay off to their first day of school

Clay will be in 4th grade and Gage will be in 2nd Grade

Donnell Family Pictures

Football

Football. Not quite sure how I feel about this sport yet.  This is Jace's body after only 2 weeks of practice.  But he is loving every minute of it.  He thinks it's so cool and loves to count his bruises every night.  I on the other hand get more and more sick when the numbers go up.  But I do have to say, the black eye is NOT from football, that one was from soccer.  Jace dived into the pole when he was playing goalie.  GEEZ!

Gage is also playing football and he is a monster out there. ( his dad is very proud)  He often comes over to show us how much sweat is dripping off his head.  To him that means he is working and playing super hard.  He is so fast and loves to hit and knock down boys twice his size.

Clay is not into the football scene, too much running in the heat for him.  Clay has been swimming all summer long.  He is working towards a big goal of making the swim team.  He has worked very hard.  Clay is now getting into the harder strokes, the butterfly and breast stroke.  Swim lessons are over for the summer and he is pretty sad about it, we might have to get him into some private lessons that are offered so he can get to his goal quicker. 

The big pool that we bought this year was one of the best things we did for the kids this summer.  They are in it every single day.  And they seem to really get along when they are swimming together.  The summer is going by way too fast, this is my favorite season and it never lasts long enough.  

Grand Opening

June 28 - July 1

(Class times; 6:00 & 8:30 am, 4:15, 5:15 & 6:15 pm. No 6:15 on Fri.)

517 West 100 North, Providence

(The building just south of Stadium 8 theatre)

FREE CrossFit Workouts all week

Everyone is Welcome

No CrossFit Experience Needed!

Come Check Us Out and Bring Your Friends and Family

Spread the word!!!

Please contact us for more information
Shellece Gunnell 435.512.0844
Josh Gunnell 435.512.2914
Or Email us at shelleceg@digis.net
http://www.crossfitsouthtown.com/




Announcement

Josh and I are super excited to announce that we are opening up our own business very soon in Providence.  I'm sure you've read on my blog many, many times how much we love CrossFit.  It is truely our passion.  Although there are other CrossFit's in the Valley; we knew that there was a huge demand for one more on the Southend that would cater to those that live on the south side like we do.  Gas is not cheap these days plus in our busy lives we don't want to waste so much time driving.  So all that being said CrossFit SouthTown will be opening VERY SOON!  (if everything goes as planned we should be moving in this week)  I will keep you posted on the opening date.  I would love for you to stop by.  We are moving into the building just across (north) of Maceys (the same building where the Iron Gate Grill use to be).  If you drove to the back side of the building (north side) you would see 2 garage doors, we will be the 2nd Garage door. 
Check out our new website~
http://www.crossfitsouthtown.com/

boys

What are little boys made of?

Snips and Snails,

And puppy dog tails,

That's what little boys are made of!

(I think we forgot SNAKES)

Scorpions

Scorpions had an awesome season this year. They started out a little rusty but at the end I was wishing they could play all summer long. They were so fun to see the improvement from getting killed in a game to killing it.
Half way through the season Jace decided he didn't want to just play goalie anymore (although he is so good at it) So he started playing midfield as well. He got pretty good at it and it also started to make him a better goalie as well.

Jace has such a great kick, it goes exactly where he wants it every time.

Doing what he does best! GOALIE

Jace has grown so much as a goalie this year. He has gotten much better at diving and is super quick. He is really good under pressure (although he hates it) which makes him great at saving those penalty kicks. I don't think one penalty kick made it passed him this year.

Go Rockies

This will probably be Gage's attire for the next month or so.

He wears it all day long, carry around his mitt and ball, wanting anyone and everyone to play catch with him.

I don't know how we are going to keep up with this kid. He wants to play EVERY sport possible. He has played soccer already this year, now baseball, then football in the summer/fall and basketball in the winter. He also wants to play tennis, golf, swim and whatever else he can think of. I think we are going to have to make him pick and choose because some overlap each other and I don't think I have time or money for everything. On the other hand, it is super fun to see Gage's drive to become good at whatever he does. He truly loves to be active and I think there is nothing more healthy then constantly moving and improving.

Wellsville Mile

Gage sitting with his class, getting ready for the big race.

Not only was it fun to come watch Jace run this year, I also got to watch 2 of my neices run and 2 of my nephews run as well, along with one of Jace's long time friend that moved to a different school.
My nephew Ethan (also, Jace's best friend) making his second lap.
Ethan was so cute, when he ran by we cheered him on and he when he heard us, he threw his fist up in the air. What a cutie pie! Luv him.

Ethan was completly relaxed before he raced...he kept on trying to pose to the camera.

This is Jace's other cousin Cole just about ready to cross the finish line.

My neice Addason making her second lap...she didn't seem like the run was fazing her at all.

Tylee getting ready for her big run, she can put on a pretty cute smile for being so nervous.

Tylee making her second lap

Addason right before her run.

Jace and Grandma Debbie.

Jace met up with his very best friend (Ty Parker) from before even preschool... these two have a special bond, they can go months without talking or seeing each other. Then once they get to hang out,it seems like they haven't missed a beat. They wouldn't leave each others side during the event.

Jace and Ty lining up to run...Ty's face is so funny...not quite sure what he has got himself into.

On your mark, get set, GO!!!

Racing to the finish line! He beat his time from last year by over a minute and beat is personal record during practice by 15 seconds! He was one proud boy! (and we were 2 super proud parents)

Second lap, still going strong!

This year the Wellsville mile was a whole new experience. Not only was Jace going to run it but he was counting down the days. He was so excited. Every day for a whole month he would come home and tell us what his time was while practicing the mile at school. In no way was Jace going to win or break any records.. except his own (and thats all that mattered).

Crossfit Certified Trainer

It's official!!

Easter

The boys woke up to just one easter egg on the counter with a note, which led them to several different places in the house, each place had a little treat along with the next clue as to where to go next. They ended up in the garage and found a very special surprise. I big pool for all of us to enjoy this summer. They have been wanting one for several years. They must have been really good this year to be able to get this. They wanted to set it up that day. (CRAZY) We told they had to wait at least until school was out. Hopefully we won't still have snow on the ground by then. I know the boys will live in the pool this year so stop on by if you ever need something to do or if you just need to cool down!

(PS...yes they are in their underwear, thats what they like to sleep in and on Easter morning there is no time to get dressed)

Cache Valley Competition

The night before the competition, my mom sent this to me. First Event. 2.2 mile race! Running is my weakest thing ever! I did not even compare to these amazing, fast runners! Something to work on I guess!

Pretty happy the run was over with. I knew I would do better at the next 2 events.

Event 2. As many rounds in 10 minutes as possible.

1 round consists of 5 pull-up, 10 push-ups & 15 squats.

I took 1st place in this event doing 11 rounds!

Squats

pull-ups

more pull-ups

Push-ups (hands had to come up at the bottom, so your chest hit the floor)

and even more pull-ups

Stay warm and refueling for my last event

Event 3

3 rounds of:

12 deadlifts (95lbs)

12 Kettlebell swings (35lbs)

12 burpees

finish as fast as you can!

Deadlifts

Kettlebell swings

Burpees...finished 2nd on this event. My time was 4 minute 28 seconds.

Missed first place by 8 seconds...DANGIT!!

The best cheerleader/coach in the whole world. He screamed louder then anyone in the whole building.

A huge thank you to some of my family that came and watched

Thank you

Lanessa

Channing

Kellen

and

Mom

Also, there were a lot of friends that helped me prepare for this and some that were so encouraging at the event. I couldn't have done it without all of my friends