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Let the Games Begin - 2008

Friday 08/08/08...opening of the Olympics. We decided to hold our own opening ceremonies and olympic events to celebrate the 08/08/08 Olympics. It was soo...much fun.

We started off the night with Chinese food. Yum, Yum, Yum. Pot Stickers, Rice, Chinese Chicken Salad, Orange Chicken, and of course The Olympic Rings out of cupcakes!! Everyone had a great time visiting and enjoying everyones company.



All the Olympians gathered for their picture in front of our Olympic Rings.

The streets were lined with the Olympians...waiting to run the torch down the street. Then the National Anthem played and the flag was raised. The games were ready to begin!!!

The events consisted of a relay in the Francis' backyard. First you had to throw the exercise ball as far as you could, then run and jump over the hurdle, then the standing long jump, then the high jump landing on an air mattress.

Mya needed the assistance of Max, but she completed the course in record time!! :) Even the adults participated in the fun. Some went over the bar, and some went under the bar.




We all agreed that Kliss had the best form!

Onto the next event...gymnastics at our house. Each participant had to do a trick on the trampoline, walk the balance beam, and then do a cart wheel. The judges held up signs with the scores. This was Megan's favorite event.

Mya's favorite event...licking frosting off the cupcakes. She wanted to make sure each color didn't taste different. She was polite enough to put them all back when she was done with the frosting.

The next event...target shooting. The boys loved this event.

Next, it was the bike race. Luckily there were no accidents. Bikes were lined up and even scooters. Megan actually won this even in her age category, and she was on her scooter while all the others were on their bikes. She's one fast scooter rider.

Max one this even in his age category. I guess all the bike riding this summer has really paid off! :)

Onto the awards ceremony. Everyone at our Olympics are winners. Each one received a Gold Medal. Way to go kids!

Another great event with neighbors and friends. So glad we live in such a fun neighborhood!

Yum Cookies

One of Megan's favorite things to do is bake cookies with Dad. Then she delivers them to the neighbors. Everyone knows that in this house Dad is the cookie baker, not Mom; at least chocolate chip cookies!


This has become a Sunday (after church) tradition.

Arrow of Light

Max has been working really hard in Scouts. He earned two national awards this month...World Conservation, and Leave No Trace Patch.

This is a poster that he had to make for the Leave No Trace Patch.

But the BIG Achievement....His Arrow Of Light!!!!!! Way to Go Max.
Max with his Arrow of Light and many other awards.

This is the highest award for Cub Scouts. He still has 3 more months in Webelos and then he will go to 11yr. old scouts. Max only has 4 more badges to earn his 20 patch; having earned all 20 webelo pins!!! Way to go Max. We are so proud of you.

Mom, Dad and Max.

Dad, Grandpa, Bokah and Max. Max Robert named after Grandpa (Max) and Grandpa (Robert). Two of Max's greatest buddies.

Max with his friends Hank and Thomas who also received their Arrow of Light. Outstanding young men!