Beatbox

It's competition season, Baby!



Seriously, spending Saturday's at different competitions with Isabelle is one of my life's greatest joys. I just love, love, love watching her.

I think this is one of my favorite costumes ever. It's for a darling, totally unusual, and very difficult dance called "Beatbox".


Such a babe


Belle and Whitney...BFFs


Look at these girlies! Way too sassy!

CRazY HAir DAy!

Today is Crazy Hair Day at the elementary school. Isabelle and Jonah spent the last 24 hours dreaming up crazy hairstyles and this is what we came up with :)

Eli on the other hand, would have NOTHING to do with all this craziness. He spent 30 minutes in his bedroom refusing to even get dressed for school because he didn't want his hair done. That is one stubborn child and you know what...? I just love him for it!

And while we're on a scouting theme...

Caleb was able to go on an overnight scout camp out to the YURT, up by Evaston. What an awesome experience for him. The boys had to cross-country ski 5.5 miles to their camp ground (and back the next day!), which was the YURT (that funny little round building in the picture). They skiied with all of their camping gear and sleeping bags attached to their backs.
And the fact that Caleb has never, not one time in his life, worn a pair of skiis makes it all the more impressive :)
Now, this is why I am beginning to realize I actually DO love scouting. When would Caleb have EVER gotten to have an experience like this? Times like this I am thankful for our awesome leaders and the things they do with my boys!

Zak's Eagle

For crying out loud, what does it take to make a girl update her blog, right??! Well, I guess I just needed to take that extra three seconds out of my life and upload some new pictures.



So this is Zak's Eagle Court of Honor. It was awesome! His mom did a wonderful job putting everything together...we just got to show up and enjoy the program. He was able to share this day with one of his best friends in his mom's ward, who also received his Eagle the same night.

I am slowly coming to realize how much I love the scouting program for my boys. I really appreciate the amazing experiences they get to do as a group. They are learning survival skills and creating fun and manly memories with their friends. I am thankful for great leaders who do lots of planning so I don't have to do much on my end here at home :) I just send my boys on their way and help out when I need to.

Zak, we are proud of you!!! Great job on earning your Eagle and thanks for being such a fantastic example to all those younger brothers!