Pinewood Derby 2009

Here are the boys at their Pinewood Derby. I'm the first to admit that the Bacon Boys Derby cars are never in contention for the "Best of Show," but I'm always impressed that they are 100% their own creations.

Christians only goal this year was to beat Tanner. It was neck and neck, but Christian did come home with the 1st place trophy for his den. He was beyond thrilled. Even thoughTanner didn't come home with a trophy, his actions were equally award winning. At one point during the evening they had to have a race-off. Tanner began chanting the name of Christian's car "Lightning. Lightning. Lightning." Soon the entire gymnasium of cubscouts joined in. I was proud to see him put his own competitiveness aside and cheer for his brother.



Tanner with "Mustang"

Christian with "Lightning"

Frosting

Spring Break 2009

I think "Spring Break" here is a misnomer. Perhaps it should be "Halfway There" or "Strap On Your Parka" . . . but let's be honest, there is nothing "Spring-y" here. I keep seeing pictures on friends blogs of flowering poking through the dirt and of yards free of snow. Well folks, I'm probably a good two months away from seeing my lawn and perhaps three from my first flower.

But a week without school sure lends itself to some celebrating. We've been staying up late, sleeping in, watching movies, sledding, swimming, ice skating, snow football playing, bb gun shooting, oh and badminton playing (we strung the net across our living room and have been having family the tournaments. . . you know, the ones where the winners get ice cream and the loser, well, they get ice cream too.) On Sunday the boys found these cowboy dress-ups in the Toy Closet. . . aren't they cute cowboys?

This has been our first stay-at-home Spring Break and probably our last. I miss the "Break" for me . . . I need to go somewhere far away from the laundry and the kitchen and the "office". Next year, if we can save our pennies, I hope to be rounding up these cowboys and on a plane to somewhere warm. Until then, I'm thanking my lucky stars for spectacular Alaskan scenery and PBSkids.

Higher Road

I love this video. I think if I could teach my boys one thing, it would be to choose the higher road, to make the nobler choice, to lift and build whenever possible . . .

February Videos

Saturday Sampler

Eric loves weekends because not only can he sleep in but take naps too! Here is he doing his favorite Saturday thing!

Febraury Fun

So blogging isn't my biggest priority these days. . . but these little fellows sure are. Here is Hyrum with one of his many amazing preschool creations. He had so much fun floating his boat in the bathtub.

Warner has fallen in love with drawing. Crayons, Pens, Pencils. . . but Markers are his favorite. On this day he tried sampling it. . .