Read ALL About US!!!: 2011

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Welcome to Shy!

We have a new addition to our family! Eric went to the Humane society and saved a life. This dog is an awesome dog, so far.

Happy Birthday Britin!

My little grandson is now 4! He has grown so fast. Here are some pictures from his Nicklecade birthday party.

Merry Christmas from The Read's!

WOW, 2011 has flown by so fast! I cant believe we will be headed into 2012 in just a few short weeks. We have been busy finishing up Christmas shopping, Year End for Monavie and Lindon Collision and kid activities. I am looking forward to our upcoming vacation. Here are our 2011 family Christmas pictures.

Friday, November 11, 2011

WOW, we made it to the playoffs! I'm so proud of our team. I am sad that this was Jon's senior year and no more high school football will be played by him. He is off to bigger and better things in his future. I'm excited to see him grow internally, physically and mentally as this next year he will be playing some college football.

Timpview fought until the end in playoff game against East

By Brandon Gurney
Deseret News

SALT LAKE CITY — Timpview head coach Louis Wong has a knack for taking positives out of losses and looking on the bright side of things. Following Thursday's 24-10 semifinals loss to East he was remarkably upbeat and looking forward.

"Hats off to the T-Birds," he said immediately following the game. "We're back here and we're battling and we're fighting."

Fighting until the end has been a hallmark of this year's Timpview team. Throughout the season they've been able to eek out close wins, which included their quarterfinal win against Westlake.

They were poised to do the same against East, entering the fourth quarter down just 14-10, before untimely turnovers and too many long, sustained drives by the Leopards did them in.

"We finally shot ourselves in the foot one time too many — we couldn't come back from those holes," said Wong. "We had a lot of faith that we could come back and win this ball game, but unfortunately things didn't go our way."

Things did go Timpview's way early in the game as they benefitted from two early turnovers to jump out to a 10-0 lead. Things snow-balled for them after that, however, as East benefitted from three Thunderbird turnovers on their way to 24 straight points and the eventual victory.

A big factor in the game was the time of possession which East won by 10 total minutes along with the total yards which they won 371-187.

While fully crediting East for their great play, Wong didn't want to dwell on where they came up short, choosing to focus on the positives.

"We're glad that our program was able to come back to Rice-Eccles (stadium), a place that we love," he said. "I think our program is headed in the right direction and we'll continue to progress."

It was an uncommon Timpview team this season, not chock full of Division I talent like they are most years. Despite that, they were able to find themselves in the state playoff's semifinal win with a chance at the finals heading into the fourth quarter.

In the coming years, they'll aim to go even further, armed with a lot of key playmakers such as quarterback Jake Lloyd and receiver Dax Raymond, among others, who will both be returning next season.

"The level of difficulty for our team this year-it was more difficult," said Wong. "We probably didn't have the skill-type of players that we've had in the past."

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Lovin' ME some football!!

During every game we have amazing parents that take awesome pictures of our young men playing there hearts out! Here are some of those amazing pictures! I have also uploaded some film from the televised KJAZZ game -Timpview VS Springville game, see links below.
http://youtu.be/9Ug9YbkNQ3w
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6HwIW4zIKmQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TvuP8h9_UU
http://youtu.be/gpF0J6yb470
http://youtu.be/sXtDuW2julI

Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Semi-Finals HERE WE COME!!

Congrats to the Timpview Team as they are getting to ready to play at Rice Eccles Stadium 11/10 @ 2:30pm against East High School. I will post again on the score.!

GOOO TIMPVIEW!!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Timpview takes control of Region 8 with victory over Orem

..Timpview football coach Louis Wong saw something he didn't like Friday night as his team traveled to Orem to take on the Tigers.

He saw a lack of energy and discipline among his squad. Furthermore, he saw his team trailing 14-10 after three quarters of play.

That's when head coaching experience took over. That's when Wong and his staff notified their team it was time for a change.

And that's when the T'Birds responded with 19 fourth-quarter points en route to a 29-14 victory over the Tigers.
"I have to come up with a few motivational techniques," Wong said. "I brought them all together as a team [at the end of the third quarter], there was no excitement and you have to have that support."

Whatever Wong said, his team responded right from the final quarter get-go as a 34-yard pass from quarterback Jake Lloyd to Austin Fullmer capped an 80-yard scoring drive and gave the T'Birds a 16-14 lead.
Despit throwing for three touchdowns on the evening; Wong felt that Lloyd has more to give moving forward and less to give by way of turnovers-as the junior quarterback added three interceptions to his scoring passes, including a pick on the first play of the game.

"Not his best effort," Wong said of Lloyd's outing. "He's got a lot of work. He knows it and he's going to be a man about it."
After an Orem punt mid-way through the fourth quarter, the T'Birds capitalized on some timely Orem penalties and eventually found the scoreboard when Lloyd connected with Ricky Shumway for a 15-yard score.
The touchdown marked the second time Lloyd and Shumway connected for a score, with the first coming on an 8-yard strike on Timpview's second possession of the game.

The T'Birds failed a two-point conversion attempt following Shumway's second touchdwon and held a 22-14 lead with 5:49 remaining in the contest.
Orem marched down the field after four consecutive runs from Mike Mua and Taylor Camp proved positive, but Camp was sacked on Orem's next two plays forcing the Tigers into a fourth and long situation that was unsuccessful.

Wong seemed pleased with the defensive presence late in the game, but felt it could have reared its head earlier in the contest.
"Why do we have to wait for a crucial situation like that," Wong asked of the final two sacks on Camp. "Why can't we make that play all the time? We have the abilities."

The T'Birds defense held strong against the Tigers in multiple spots throughout the game and forced two Orem turnovers while also making one of Orem's strongest offensive threats, Cole Payne, a non-factor.

"We took away [Payne]," Wong said. "I don't think he caught too many balls tonight. That took him out of the equation."

Timpview's offense responded after the Orem turn over on downs as Jonathan Ghosoph rumbled in from 15-yards out for the final score of the game-giving Timpview the 29-14 advantage.

After a Timpview field goal gave the T'Birds a 10-0 second quarter lead, Orem's Camp found Quin Ringer for a 45-yard pass that brought the Tigers within three points.

The T'Birds turned the ball over on downs later in the third quarter and Orem responded after Kaleb Egbert pounded out four consecutive rushing plays for a total 44 yards before Camp eventually found Mua for a 10-yard touchdown that gave the Tigers the shortlived 14-10 lead.

Egbert carried the ball 16 times for 91 yards

Read more: http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/football/article_5a65798c-ebfd-11e0-b509-001cc4c002e0.html#ixzz1ZpADmPgB

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

The Hannum's take the girls to Lagoon!

The girls were so excited that Kari and Grace Hannum asked them to go to Lagoon on Sat Sept17th. James, Kari's husband, had a company summer party there. The girls had so much fun, especially eating ALL the FREE ice cream they have ever wanted!! Thanks Kari and Grace for taking the girls!!!

Happy Anniversary to US!

My husband planned a very romantic evening at Chef's Table for your 13th Anniversary. He came home early(I was stuck in horrible traffic), he ordered the kids dinner and he was ready when I finally got home.When we arrived at the Chef's Table, I had a dozen red long stem roses at the table. My husband is AWESOME. Thank you honey for putting up with me, always understanding me and never leaving my side. I love you with my WHOLE heart!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Happy Birthday Jonathan!

I just cant believe that my son is "18". It makes me sad and excited all at the same time :'(. My little boy is growing up and not needing me as much as he once did. I think I need him more than he needs me. Lame, I know. We did MOST things Jon Loves on his Birthday. 18 colorful balloons(I like them) 3 plain donuts, 1 naked juice, Tucanos' for dinner and cheesecake for dessert and his Tattoo for his birthday present(pictures will follow) I LOVE you Jon, all day, Every day, with all my heart!

decorated the car

Balloons

Cheesecake from the Cheesecake factory

Jon and Vegas(#55)

My Aunt Sandy & my momma

Jenna and Jess

Jada, Grace and Jasmine

Jon getting sung to @ Tacanos

Jon 6 months old

Grace and Jenna both 12 LOL

Family!

Monday, September 12, 2011

Timpview 27 VS Mountain View 25

Timpview's Shumway makes controversial touchdown catch to beat Bruins
Read more: http://www.heraldextra.com/sports/high-school/article_5c52c5dc-db73-11e0-ba93-001cc4c002e0.html#ixzz1XktQ7GeL

This game was a Nail Biter, not our best but still a win.
In one minute the Mountain View Bruins went from delight to disbelief.

Timpview mirrored the transition just minutes later.

Trailing 25-21 with 49 seconds remaining, the Thunderbirds engineered a pass-oriented drive from their own 33-yard line to Bruin 33-yard line. After three incomplete attempts and with one second remaining, quarterback Jake Lloyd heaved a pass to the right corner of the end zone intended for Rickey Shumway.

Video footage appeared to show the ball came loose for a second from both Shumway and Bruins cornerback Kevin Criman. Thinking Criman had at least broken up the play, Mountain View players rushed the field.

Shumway, however, contested he had actually stripped the ball away from Criman and obtained possession in the end zone. After a short delay, officials ruled as Shumway had indicated, giving Timpview a 27-25, buzzer-beating win.

Mountain View fans continued to celebrate before quieting, confused as Timpview players and fans began to cheer. When the public address system announced the final ruling, Bruins fans erupted in protest even as Mountain View coaches and players ceased their own objections and began leaving the field.

"They said [Criman] came down with possession and their guy came up with it," Bruins head coach Jon Snyder said. "It was a bad call, I'm not going to lie. It wasn't the right call and the coaches know it."

Timpview head coach Louis Wong disagreed.

"I saw two guys going after the ball," Wong said. "After that, possession goes to the offensive guy. That's what I saw and that's why I ran out, because our guy ended up with the ball."

Timpview had little time to exult, however, before realizing one of their own wasn't in a position to celebrate the win. Senior linebacker Sam Cusick lost consciousness shortly after the final play following a hard hit in the previous scrum.

Cusick regained partial consciousness as Orem medical personnel arrived, complaining of pain and weakness. He was quickly immobilized and transported to a local hospital for immediate evaluation. His official status is unknown.

"He was fairly weak from what I understood," Wong said. "He probably made a tackle with his head down."

The Thunderbirds were likely weak with relief regarding the victory, one Wong didn't hesitate to associate with luck. Despite the win, he credited Mountain View's effort and focus, something he isn't as confident about for his own team.

"They've got some heart," Wong said. "Once you get that heart and once you start believing, that's when your program starts moving forward. It's a check for us, because I'm not too sure where our heart is at right now. I told our guys we can't live off the past. We have to establish our own identity."

"I'll take the win because it fell our way, but I'm not one of those guys that lives on luck," he said.

Mountain View felt anything but lucky following a game that saw them storm back from a third-quarter, 21-10 deficit behind Taylor Wach. The senior running back carried defenders with him for extra yards multiple times, including the Bruins' third-quarter drive that ran eight minutes off the clock, ending in a Wach rushing touchdown.

After another Wach score and a two-point conversion to earn a four-point lead, however, the Bruins fell apart in a matter of seconds for the second time that game. After scoring to take a 10-7 lead with 28 seconds remaining in the first half, Mountain View allowed Lloyd and the Thunderbirds to connect for seven pass completions, culminating in a 40-yard touchdown pass to Austin Fullmer.

Despite disagreeing with the outcome, Snyder vowed his team would not dwell on the loss or the manner in which it happened.

"We're not going to cry about it, "Snyder said. "We're not going to whine about it. It makes us better and tougher because we lost."

"We all know. We all know what we did out here."

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

California Bound!

We headed to Cali for Jon's football game- Timpview VS Bakerfield. Not one of our best games, that's for sure. The score was 38-13 Bakersfield! What an experience for the kids to have one of the best teams and head to Cali with Alta and Bingham HS to be able to play against some of the California teams.
We stayed with my Uncle Johnny and Aunt Virginia in there beautiful Glendora California home. We had some much fun visiting with them. They had a big BBQ on Sunday and invited my Uncle Bud, Aunt Betty, my Sister and Chris, my cousins(Brad, Cody, Devin, Jamie, Paul, Leandra), my Aunt Tania. Loved visiting with them!!
While we were in California we had to visit the beach, so we headed to Dana Point where the Timpview team was having there BBQ. The kids loved the water, I loved people watching LOL. Oh how I miss going to the beach. I didn't go to the beach enough when we lived in California. Here are some pictures!