May 2010

Taylor's Growing Up

Taylor is officially a Boy Scout, no longer my little cub scout. He and his friend, Zach, recieved their Arrow of Light award in a ceremony at Pack Meeting. We are so proud of Taylor and his accomplishment!

Way to go , T!

Taylor and Zach with their Arrows of Light

Taylor and Zach with their Webelos leader, Brother Thacker

Taylor's 11th Birthday

Taylor's birthday happened to be on the same day as the School Carnival. After a great day at school, we ordered pizza and headed for the carnival. This year he spent the carnival running around with friends. He thought this was really cool. We met up at the end and went home to open presents, eat his choice of dessert (Sour Cream Lemon Pie), and watch his new movie he got from Brayden, "Fantastic Mr. Fox".

Fathers and Sons Stake Campout

The boys look forward to the Fathers and Sons campout every year. This year the whole stake went and held it at Pine Top. The boys and Tol had fun hiking, sitting by the campfire, and playing and visiting with friends.

Parker and his friend, Logan. I hope they stay good friends like Logan's dad, Paul, and Tol have.

Taylor and Brayden hiking.

Typical Parker...no shoes!

Brayden's 9th Birthday

Brayden's birthday was so much fun! He woke up on his birthday to his birthday couch full of some of his favorite things. When he got to school he had a special candy gram delivered to him during his spelling test (from Mom and Dad). The candy gram told him of a special guest that would be joining him at lunch. The special guests (Uncle Ted and Aunt Sheila) arrived right before lunch and brought cookies for his whole class and another special candy gram (from Mom and Dad). This time the candy gram clued him into a special treat at the end of the school day. Miss Hoover handed Brayden his favorite package of candy bars (100 Grand) along with donut holes for his class and the last candy gram (from Mom and Dad). This candy gram told of a special surprise awaiting him at home. When he arrived home he had an array of his favorite healthy snacks and was told we would be going to the YMCA to swim and out to his favorite restaurant (Red Robin). He told his grandma later, "This is the best day I have ever had!"

Brayden about to conquer the "big" slide at the YMCA

This year Brayden surprised me with his choice of dessert for his birthday. He chose key lime pie. Usually he's a cake lover.