Pinewood Derby

Kalun is the cub scout master and I am the bear leader right now. I never had any idea how busy scouts is, probably because we don't have a scout yet. We successfully survived the pinewood derby this week. Kalun put so much work into it, but it went so well and we got lots of compliments on all the little details. I wish I had taken more pictures of that night and the way we set it up and decorated. Kalun and I made these trophies...aren't they beauties?? Then Kalun scowered the internet and I asked all around and here are some of the other ideas we stole....First we made Pit passes/drivers licences. All the boys got there and checked in with me where they had to take a driver's test (a cute test Kalun found online about the rules of the pinewood derby). Then they would hand in their test and they would have to "pass" the eye exam and then we would give them their license. We had flags all over the gym, and then I had cut out a ton of triangle and hung string down each side of the track where everyone colored and made flags to add to the track. Kalun also made a certificate and came up with 25 awards. He had this huge bracket so each boy raced at least twice. We even had a little intermission where we served homemade rootbeer floats while all of the leaders hurried to designate prizes to each boy. It was so much work and I don't think anyone will truely know or appreciate how much time we put in to this derby, but it seemed to be a huge success. Of course we lost Addison a couple of times because we were each so busy trying to do our parts. One time was actually really scary as she had followed some kids outside. It has been quite a challenge having both of us serve together, this is not the first time Addison has been "misplaced" at a pack meeting and the rate we are going I'm sure it won't be the last.

Gymnastics

Haylie has begged me for like 2 years now to do gymnastics. So we finally got her enrolled. She is doing a really good job. I'm not going to lie I'm a pretty proud mama. It reminds me so much of my childhood that were so filled with nights at the gym. But really I'm just happy to find things that she loves to do that keep her busy. By the way sorry the pic is a bit blue the kids play with my phone alot and screwed up my camera for awhile.

Preschool

Haylie has finally started preschool. She is a lot like Tate. She really doesn't care to learn anything but she loves the social! She is going to school with a few kids in the neighborhood which she loves. Her teacher gave them all a canvas bag and told them to decorate them. Haylie being the funny girl that she is had to go immediately to the store to pick out some sparkly stuff for her bag. Needless to say we pretty much bedazzled the crap out of it and she loves it! She just wishes school was everyday instead of just 3 times a week.

1st Grade

Tate is in 1st grade. He was so excited to start school again, not because he likes learning but because he loves the social part. He hates doing homework especially reading and it takes a lot of encouragement and creativity to keep him interested. However, he comes home often with a new friend. He literally walks in the door throws down his backpack, and grabs a snack as he's running out the door to go play with his friends. They opened a new school down the road a bit so him and some neighbors ride their bikes to school everyday, Tate loves it. He's growing up way to fast and often acts more like a teenager than Kyli, but he is a good kid and we love him to pieces.

8th Grade!

I can't believe that Kyli started 8th grade! She is so grown up and old all the sudden. She is doing really well this year so far. She knows a lot more people this year and is feeling more comfortable. The move was the best thing in the world for her. All the YW in the ward are really close and really watch out for each other. They eat lunch together everyday, which has been a huge relief to Kalun and I(she ate alone a lot of last year). The worst part of her being in 8th grade is that next year is 9th which is in the high school.....we are not ready for that!