Ryan's Baptism

 

Ryan was so excited to get baptized on March 3.  I was able to go with him to his interview with the bishop.  He was so charismatic as the bishop asked him questions about what he believed and about his testimony.  When the bishop asked him about the Holy Ghost he jumped in and told a story about a time when he, Nathan and Annabelle were walking home from church and a neighbor's dog came chasing them and jumped on Annie.  I had driven home and felt the Holy Ghost prompt me to come check on them.  And sure enough, Annie needed some help.  I love that Ryan remembered something like that.  I am so grateful that my children are in tune with the spirit.  

Ryan normally isn't one to get dressed quickly, for school or church or anything.  But the morning he was getting baptized he got dressed so quickly and reverently.  He didn't fight with anyone and just got ready without my nagging him.  

My boys are so handsome and I am so thankful that Greg is a worthy priesthood holder and was able to baptize Ryan. 

 I love my Ry-guy and I am so proud of his decision to get baptized.  We had a lot of family in town to make Ryan feel special and while I didn't get any pictures of them, I am so thankful they came and supported us.  We had a yummy brunch afterwards and enjoyed playing with cousins and chatting with Aunts and Uncles, Grandma and Grandpas. 

Snowmen, Finally!!

 

 We finally had some snow and we were able to make some big snow men.  Even Callie joined in the fun, with my help.  While the boys didn't do much decorating of their snow men, Annabelle was so adamant that she needed to have a face and arms.  Callie loved putting her face together.  It was a fun snow day, but we have had some beautiful spring days lately and I am loving them.  I also have lots of daffodils up since my house faces south and they make me very happy when I see them.

 

Cub Scouts Galore!

With Ryan turning 8 years old he was able to start cub scouts.  He was SO excited!!  He has watched Nathan and I over the last 4 and a 1/2 years and was ready for it to be his turn.  The first step as a wolf is to earn the Bobcat award, and Ryan made sure he did that in the first few days of being a cub.  He and Greg just kept going in the book and kept passing things off. 

Nathan is now a Webelos scout.  I don't know as much about that age group as the younger ones, but so far Nathan has had a blast.  He has great leaders that are so on top of things and Nathan has already earned 3 activity badges.  This weekend he even gets to go to a rock show. 

 

And surprise!  I am a cub scout leader again!  I get to be Ryan's leader and I am really excited.  I still "get" to teach roundtable and be a Unit Commissioner, but now I get to do the fun part of cub scouting again.  I am also excited to be able to apply all that I am learning about with my commissioner position.  I love these boys in their uniforms!!

Basketball Season Finale

 What a basketball season!  The boys got better and better all season long.  While both boys have different approaches to sports, it was fun to watch them both improve and learn.  I can't remember how many baskets Ry got for his last game but there was more than two.  He is always running and going for the ball.  I love watching him cheer for his team and pass the balls when he is in a tough spot.  Nathan started out a little apprehensive this season and this last game he did a 360 turn around.  He was running, passing, making a couple baskets, and the kids on his team were even passing to him because he was "on fire."  It was so fun to watch.  He was really enjoying himself.  I am so proud of both of my boys and all their hard work.  The girls mostly did a great job with our weekly sports events and so I am happy to have my Thursday nights back, but I look forward to the upcoming baseball season.  We haven't done that sport for 4 years, and I am sure regular baseball is nothing like t-ball.

Greg's Birthday

 

 For Greg's birthday I had a secret birthday date planned for the two of us.  Grandma Pam was awesome, like usual, and volunteered to baby-sit for us in the morning.  I decided that we should go to the beach for his birthday.  And since Utah is a bit landlocked I found this cool place in Provo:
http://www.provobeachresort.com/things-to-do/indoor-flowrider.html

I didn't tell Greg anything until the morning, and then all I told him was, "We are going to the beach."  He was a little concerned since the only thing that resembles a beach is Utah Lake, and it is stinky and cold and not really a fun place to go.  As we got closer I told him where we were going and what we were going to do and he got a little excited.

When we go to Provo Beach Resort we REALLY lucked out and we are able to get on the flow rider right away.  There were only 2 other people there so we got a whole side of the flowrider to ourselves.  Thankfully, a nice girl taught us how to surf, though she was still helping me at the end.  Greg figured things out and was able to start on his own, but I always started with the rope.  The water is REALLY powerful and when I fell, I fell hard.  My body would fly up the hill and cracks were heard all over the place.  I got better and learned how to fall more gracefully.  After an hour we relaxes in the hot tub before trying the ropes course.  That was a lot of fun and we looked forward to taking the boys there soon.  Next up was lunch.  We went to Tucanos and stuffed ourselves with all kinds of yummy meats.  We had fun talking and remembering the last many years and enjoying the food.  On the way home we got Greg's car washed, for free.  I love little perks like that.  Firehouse gives you a free car wash on your birthday.

When we got home Callie was asleep and the sun was shining.  We spent the majority of the rest of the day outdoors.  Playing Bocci ball, running around, pulling weeds and enjoying each other.  The kids and grandma made a peach cake for Greg so we all enjoyed that for dinner. 
While Greg doesn't love a big deal made out of his birthday, I think he had a fun day and we all loved making him feel special and spoiling him.