Klondike

Max and Tom got to go on their very first winter campout for scouts Feb. 20-21st. They camped out at Jordanelle. It was COLD!!!!! Even though there was an inch of ice that had built up in the tent overnight, they had a great time.

Sure glad that is not one of Mom's responsabilities!!!!

I'm sure there will be many more campouts to come; especially since Tom was just put in as Second Counselor in the Young Mens Presidency. He is teaching the 12 yr. old Deacons and also Assistant Scout Master.

Lots more fun to come!

Scouts, Scouts and More Scouts

The past few weeks Max has been working really hard on Scouts. He has been attending his second Pow-Wow. He has been working on 3 merit badges... Family Life, Radio, and Citizenship in the Community. Citizenship in the Community required 8 hrs. of community service for a charitable organization. Max spent time working at Deseret Industries, and also collecting books for children to read. The books were then donated to medical office where they would help little kids.

Max sorting books with Thomas and Jayden.

Still sorting and organizing.

Bringing the books in that were collected for the children.

Another part of the requirements for this merit badge was to meet with a government official and ask them questions about issues in the city, and what was being done to resolve issues.

Max got to meet with Mayor Parker for 1 hr. He said it was a great experience and that the Mayor was very cool!!

Max's question of course was about yard care. He wanted to know why the pressure for the irrigated water was so low, and what was being done to fix the problem. The Mayor drew a diagram for Max and explained the pressurized irrigation system, and then told him that they are working on putting another water tank up higher to resolve the problem. Max was excited!!!

CONGRATULATIONS MAX!!! 6 Merit Badges now earned....

crime prevention

Our Christmas present to Nama and Bokah

Megan with her favorite buddy - Max

Mya with her favorite buddy - Max

Best Friends!

All the grandkids from Nama and Bokah

Mya, Meg, Connor, Max, Erin, Hannah, and Stu

Nama and Bokah's posterity.

Mya 2, Meg 5, Connor 9, Max 11, Hannah 14, Stu 18, Erin 20.

We took these picture up Big Cottonwood Canyon before the snow hit in November.

Hanging out and relaxing at home!

Megan playing dress up.

Mya reading her favorite book.

Max and Tom in a very strategic game of Risk.

Love days spent at home.

Root beer Rag

Max's latest recital. He played Root beer Rag by Billy Joel. It was amazing. Way to go Max! This is one of our favorites. It is even on our blog play list.


I'll try to put some video of it so everyone can hear.

Hyundai vs. Deer

Oh "Deer"!!


Our poor little Hyundai, or commonly referred to as the "clown car". This has been the most reliable car we have ever had. It is going on 10 yrs. old and very reliable. But in November it had a little accident; the very first one! A deer decided to jump in its path. Unfortunately for the deer, the "clown car" won. Lucky for Tom, the deer hit him. I'm sure it could have been a lot worse, but Tom was o.k. We are counting our blessings! Had he hit the deer head on...who knows what the out come would have been; especially since the "clown car" is so small.

As you can see, it was a sad day for the deer. He left part of his skin in the passengers door. Although the deer caused over 3k in damages to our "little clown car", the repairs have been made and reliability has set back in.

When the kids found out that the deer died, they were very upset at Tom. We had to explain to them that it was not Dad's fault, and that he did not try to kill the deer. It took them a while to get over the fact that the deer had died. Although it is very sad that the poor little deer died, we are very thankful that Tom is o.k.

Milestones

Our latest family milestones...


Leave it to Max...
"Hey Mom, my tooth is loose. I think I'll go chew on a tootsie roll to pull it out...it works every time!" Apparently he did this in the 3rd grade during class time and his teacher was laughing so hard. Thank goodness he only has one more baby tooth left in his mouth. Pretty gross, but extremely effective!


Megan is doing so well in preschool. She is now READING!!! Way to go Megan!!! We are so proud of you. She really enjoys reading and Buzzy especially loves to hear about Ham and Jam.

Max is now in 11 yr. old scouts...not cub scouts. He is so excited and has set his goal to earn his Eagle by age 13 1/2 yrs. old (the earliest he can receive it). He is definitely on his way...he has earned the official rank of scout and will soon earn 3 merit badges; Citizenship of the World, Crime Prevention, and Computers. Way to go!! We love the scouting program.

Mya is a big girl now...No MORE DIAPERS!!! Yea!! She is now potty-trained. She was so proud of her potty chart. And she loves her Elmo panties.

Dad can now fit not only himself in his Levis, but both of the girls. Time for some new pants Daddy!! Way to go on losing 60 lbs!!! We are so proud of you!