Birthday Party for Josh!

I am not a very good Mom, in that I don't give my kids Birthday Parties very often. I think Nathan has had 2 or 3 and Josh 2. Josh begged and begged for one this year...and I caved in! He's already thanked me numerous times, so I am glad I did it!

We started the night with pizza, soda, cake, presents and treasure hunt.

Josh was on cloud 9! Legos and Nerf guns...what more could a 10 year old want!

We then went swimming at the local High School. The boys had a blast and I am sure they all slept well that night.

Oh Josh!

Josh loves to be outside....even if it's only him and the neighborhood girls!

Is it SPRING yet?

Pinewood Derby

It is that time of year....PINEWOOD DERBY! Joshua is a Bear scout and we have never lived anywhere where his scout troop has done this, so this was his first one. He was so excited. He decided to make a blue "white water" raft, with Harry Potter as the guide! His car didn't do too bad, it came it first a few times, but didn't make it in the top three. He didn't care, he had so much fun! Nathan and a couple other deacons ended up being the judges (the electronic calculator wasn't working). I was a little worried about that, but they did great! I was in charge of the treats, so I made pinewood derby cars, thanks to an idea I found online. It was a great evening!

Josh and Pete

He loves his dog....need I say more!

Ice Caving....Alaska style!

Jared and Nathan went camping to Turnigan Pass with the Boy Scouts. The first night the slept in tents...and FROZE. They had plenty of warm gear and sleeping bags, but it was just cold. It was a crystal clear sky, which ment COLD, but great Northern Lights. Jared said it was unbelievable. He only had his cell phone camera, so we didn't get any pictures of that. The next day they spent hours and hours building a snow cave. Jared says the pictures don't even do it justice. They slept in the caves the second night and were toasty warm. They had a blast, especially Nathan who is still talking about it. They also went snow shoeing, and Jared said Nate was a beast....Jared couldn't even keep up with him. Josh and I were nice and warm at home!!!!

Grandma's Apron

Joshua helped me make Strawberry jam last night. He wore my Grandma's famous "orange" apron. He talked about her all night. It brought back great memories. We miss you Grandma Lee!

Are you kidding me......

It is March, and instead of enjoying Spring flowers, smells, clothes, etc......we get a 15 foot snow hill in front of our house! I don't think it will ever melt!!!!!!