Disneyland Pictures January 2011

Here are some pictures of our trip to Disneyland. I put a few videos on the blog but I really wanted to have some pictures for when we make our blog into a book. My new way of scrapbooking. How sad is that. Anyway we had beautiful weather this year and had a great time. The boys are really all at a fun age. Dylan was alot less daring this year but he was taller so he could ride the more scary rides. That only happened once. But he sure did love the Peter Pan ride again so we did spend alot of time there again this year. We did finally get to ride the tea cups. I have wanted to do that since my first time to disneyland. It wasnt as much fun as I thought it was going to be. The boys however thought it was great fun. We stayed at the Grand Californian which shockingly enough has been my favorite place so far. They even gave us a 5th night free!!! So that was a bonus. We went to Huntington Beach and walked up and down the Peir. We ate at this fun resteruant called Rubby's. It was a 50's style diner. The waitresses rolled around on roller skates. It was just kind of fun. I would love to open one in Rexburg. I think it would be a hit with the college students. Anyway, we ate there while we were at the pier. I will post more pics later on that. Thanks for looking and check back soon.

PineWood Derby!! 2011

So last night was Sawyer's first pinewood derby. Sad that he is 10 and just had his first one. Our ward is kind of slackers about this. Anyway, Jaren and Sawyer have been working on this car for at least 2 weeks. Jaren went and got his old car from his pinewood derby and they used it for inspiration. They sanded and painted and polished that little puppy right up! It looked marvelous! Sawyer and his dad were both so proud. Sawyer had been asked to lead the flag ceremony as well. This was also a first for him. Oh the benefits of being a Weebelos Scout. So he led the flag ceremony and then the race began. There were 12 or 13 little boys and Soy kicked some booty! Oh to watch the little boys and their dads was just kind of funny. I do have to say that my kids dad is the best by far! We are lucky to have you Jaren. Keller of course thought that the world was against him last night because he didnt have a car and it is hard to get through to him that he will have his turn next year. Dylan just chased all the cute little and bigger girls around. I hope this isnt a sign of how things will really be in the future. Sawyer also received his Bear badge, some additional arrows and like 3 belt loop things. He has been a very busy scouter. Funny kid he loves his scouting. And right now he has some great leaders. I put a few pics of the score board and great pictures of all of us (yes Mom you too! Thanks for coming by the way) as Nascar Drivers. The other pics are of Sawyer receiving his trophy, medal, and badges. When you get an award the scouters mom gets a pin and they pin in on their mom. Always fun. It was a really fun night. I think we all had a good time. Even mom but when does she not love a little competition. Am I right ladies?!?! Thanks for looking! We are proud of you Sawyer! (And Dad)

another Pickle video at big sky - Feb 2011

Here is another one of Dylan. Im looking for others of Sawyer and Keller. They do awesome as well. Thanks for looking!

Big Sky - March 2011

So we have been able to go to Big Sky MT almost every weekend since the beginning of the year. We have had so much fun. This past weekend it had snowed quite a bit so we had great powder. I had gotten a new board a couple of weeks ago and it was the first time I was able to use it. I havent had a new board since before Sawyer was born (at least 12 yrs) I absolutley loved my new board. Its not a Burton which for me was really hard to buy something other than a Burton but its great. I felt like I was 17 yrs old again. Ol Sawyer told me that I look like and ride like a "pro" boarder! What a cute boy he always just wants to make you feel good. When I crashed he said "only pro's crash like that" if you listen to the video he tell Dylan the same thing. We had great power and Dylan tried a big lift for the first time. He loved the ride up but he wasnt so sure about the ride down. There were times that we had to carry him down. So we ended up at the bunny hill the next day. But he really did a great job. We have to remember that he is only 4. I think he is doing awesome and if you ask him he will tell you the same thing. We are working on humility. On Saturday night some of our friends (Lance and Pia Rydalch) came and stayed at the Lodge with us. The kids had a great time playing in the pool, ping pong, and Lucky Logans where they get to play arcade games. Lance and Pia have a kid (triston) and him and Sawyer had a blast. They also have a daughter (Nina) and she was great with keller. He drug her to the computer and she was great about watching train videos. We sat in the lobby in front of the fireplace and listened to great music. They served BBQ ribs and chicken. We really had a great time. Here are a few pics I took on the hill yesterday.