February 16, 2013

Sledding!  The kids loved it!  Brandon and I stayed home because he came home last night with a really swollen toe.  We thought that he had broken it, but just a really bad sprain.

February 15, 2013

Happy Birthday Krista!  She turned seven today!

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day!  The kids all had a fun day at school.  They had fun at their different Valentine parties.  Ethan was a little disappointed in his.  He asked everyone when he got home if they got to decorate cookies or cupcakes.  He said that when he got to the food station for his party, they were making heart shaped bird seed treats!  Wow, sounds like a fun party!  He was not so happy about it.  We celebrated Alex and Krista's birthdays tonight since we were busy on their actual birthdays.  We celebrated with presents, the water game, cupcakes, and ice cream.  We all had a fun night!

Here is a picture of Alex, I took last week.  He made this poster to celebrate the 100th day of school.  That boy sure loves tootsie rolls!

February 13, 2013

Happy Birthday Alex!  He is six years old today!

Happy Mardi Gras!

I bought this King Cake at Harmon's.  I was so surprised to see one there, that I had to get it.  The King Cake was just okay.  I think next year I will just make my own.  Actually, I think that we will just go to Louisiana for Mardi Gras and get one there!

Invention Convention

Ethan at his Invention Convention.  He showed how to fix a stripped hole using pieces of match sticks.  Parents and other classes came around and they showed everyone their inventions.  He did a great job!

Leadership Opportunity

Brandon got called as 1st Counselor in the Deacon's Quorum Presidency today.  There are only 3 deacons, so he was bound to be something.  We're just glad he gets this leadership opportunity.  It will be good for him to learn more about the priesthood and train to be a leader.  We all need these chances to grow.  He will do a good job.

Grant is going to have Brandon lead the music next week in Priesthood Opening Exercises.  So, we did our FHE tonight and Grant's mom taught all of us how to lead music.  We practiced leading 2, 3, and 4 beat hymns.  Everyone did great.  Just don't ask us to lead in Sacrament Meeting and we'll be ok.