2010 Pinewood Derby...

Another Pinewood Derby... this year we had 2 cars racing in the derby. The boys were so excited. They were so careful in painting their cars - Dillon's was a sparkly dark blue with a yellow lightening bolt down the top middle and a yellow stripe down the back and Bryson's was all black with a wide red stripe up the top front. We were over it again this year. Here are all the cub scouts cars after they had passed inspection (except Dillon's, at the last minute we had to do some quick repairs).

Before the races began - Dillon was awarded his Bobcat award - ya Buddy!!

Once the races began it was non stop cheering. This year it was a round robin double elimination - so they raced alot! It was fun! Here is Bryson and Orion Frost watching their cars race eachother.

I guess because Dillon's car was getting repaired it didn't get counted in the final count up and so they thought there were only 9 cars instead of 10 cars to race against. So, for the first 5 or 6 races he just sat munching down on his hot dog and pop corn and chips. Then we realized that he hadn't raced his car once - he raced the next 6 races against the other cars to get him caught up with the other boys. I was so proud of him, he could of been really upset about the whole thing - he was a good sport about it. He said that the best part of it all was eating his hot dog and popcorn and racing! He was just happy to be there!

While the officials totaled up the races and winners for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places and got the awards from the judge ready we had a Cub Car Relay Race. It was a relay race with gear - a bike helmet and swimming goggles and a race car, with mandatory pit stops - fill up with gas (drink a glass of water), windshield washed (spray in the face with a spray bottle and then wiped off), hop through 6 tires, weave in and out of road cones, and then change your tires (take your shoes off and then put them back on). They were racing for the best time. Below is Logan trying out the race, getting his "windshield" washed and wiped off. Too cute! :)

Well, the results were in - Bryson won 3rd place!! He was so excited!! There actually were 4 boys that tied for 3rd place so the officials went back and saw who won who in earlier races and Bryson was 3rd and then Dillon was 4th!! Dillon was pretty excited about that - said it was his closest ever in getting a trophy (it was actually his first time at trying for a trophy - too cute!).

Dillon's car won "Best of Theme" award - it was the Chargers (professional football team?)

Bryson with his trophy - his car won the Shiniest Paint Job award. Good job boys!!

What the Boys Have Been Up To...

Well - this is a little of what the boys have been up to in January. The younger two have been sick for the most part of January - not fun. Ended up that they got RSV - found this out with the 2nd doctor that saw Mason - long story about that one. Anyways, they both had it but Mason was worse off and the Dr. said he should of been in the hospital but he responded to a breathing treatment that they gave him and so he let us go home and said to watch him really close. Breathing treatments for the next 2 days, every 4 hours and antibiotics for double ear infections for Logan and 1 ear infection for Mason. Logan was great - he would just sit there and keep doing what he was doing with his little dinosaur mask on, Mason on the other hand would fight it every time. Now, they are on the up and up and feeling lots better - they both have their appetites back and running/crawling around again. :)

I was getting ready and Logan ran in and said, "I'm taking care of Maser (this is what he affectionately calls Mason)." OK - thought I should check just in case. I came out and this is what I saw - Logan had wrapped Mason up in his blanket because he was "cold" and doesn't feel good. It was so cute to see him taking care of Mason. This was before they started the breathing treatments and antibiotics - you can tell Mason doesn't feel very good.

Basketball is in full swing for the older 2 boys. This year they are not on the same team because Bryson is in 3rd grade and the teams go from K-2 and then 3-4. So, our Saturdays have pretty much been full of basketball - not that I mind, it's been fun to watch them, it just comes a little EARLY in the morning - Bryson's games are at 8 and 9 in the morning (most of them are at 8!) and Dillon's are mostly in the late afternoon - 3,4 and 5. They are getting better and better.

The boys got these for Christmas. You can make your own Icee slushee or your own Coldstone Ice cream. They were so excited. It comes with some ingredients - you add ice and water or milk (fyi - you must use cream or whole milk for the icecream - not skim milk (but that is all we had right then). Once you mix everything together you have to shake it for 4 minutes - to 3 little boys, 4 minutes can seem pretty long but they were determined to get the yummy end result.

Here is Logan starting off shaking his - love this picture - he was so excited to try it - watermelon slushee/icee.

Bryson making his - I think his was to be strawberry ice cream.

Dillon shaking his cherry slushee/icee.

Ah... the final result...

Hmmm... how is it?

Well, I'll tell ya.... yummy! He really liked it and ate the whole thing.

Bryson shaking his.

Uh... Bryson done shaking his and taking the lid off to find it was still liquid - not quite ice cream.

Well, he decided to try it anyway - the picture says it all. We all tried it - yep, y-u-c-k-y. Must use cream or whole milk - we are going to try it again using the right stuff. It was kind of funny though - the look on his face. :)

Dillon's turned out yummy.

The other day Bryson wanted to take some pictures - this is what he took pictures of...

He lined up all the plastic figurines of army guys, fireman guys and indian guys...

... and Dillon's holey socks! Makes me laugh that boy. :)

Snow...

We had about a week of nice weather - cold but nice and sunny. These last few days it has snowed every day - it sure makes everything pretty, all white and everything but I think I am already getting spring fever (I've been planning my flower gardens for spring... shhh - don't tell anyone :) ). Well - the boys have had fun playing in it and shoveling the walks!

Dillon's Baptism...

January 2, 2010

Wow! I can't believe I have another son baptized. Dillon got baptized today. It was such a neat day and thank you to all of the family and friends that came or sent cards and letters. Dillon is such a special boy - love him, love him! After the baptism and luncheon Dillon and some of his cousins went sledding out in the canal and David pulled them behind the 4 wheeler on the sled for a couple of hours - they all had so much fun! I'm glad that he had such a special day. :)

Christmas (a little late...)...

OK - I know that I am not a little late but ALOT late in posting about Christmas but it was so much fun this year so I just had to put up a few pictures - goodness knows I took a ton of them. The boys were so much fun this year - their excitement. December was a little crazy with everything that goes on in December and 2 birthdays - but by the time Christmas Eve rolled around it had calmed down somewhat and we just enjoyed the time together. Here is Mason in the tub on Christmas Eve - Ho, Ho, Ho! :)

Here are the boys frosting their cookies to leave out for Santa.

The boys in their Christmas pajamas - the one gift they get to open on Christmas Eve!

The boys LOVED everything that Santa brought them - they were so excited! We had our traditional yummy Christmas breakfast and even got to share it with Grandma and Grandpa Gardner. Later in the day we went up to David's mom and dad's for a yummy dinner and to open presents. What a great day!

Merry Christmas...

I just LOVE this... so sweet and touching. The real meaning of Christmas through the eyes of a child.

The real meaning of Christmas.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PURToRRq7gM

(Sorry, you'll have to copy and paste it into your address bar - not sure how to do it the other way.)

Merry Christmas to all!!

8 Years Old...

Dillon has turned 8 years old today!! He is such a good help to me. He loves to play with Mason and plays with Logan really well too. And... when him and Bryson get into it, it is usually him that backs off or says sorry first. I just love him, love him!!

10 Things I Love About You...
1. I love your cute sweet smile - it brightens my day.
2. I love your LoVe for animals - especially dogs.
3. I love that you have such a sweet and tender heart - always thinking of others.
4. I love the bright blue (your favorite color) of your eyes - they sparkle.
5. I love that when you play you play with 110%! You love to play!
6. I love your great imagination.
7. I love that you love to play with all of your brothers.
8. I love that you are really good at sharing with others.
9. I love that you like art - your getting pretty creative.
10. I love it when you give me a hug and say, "I love you mom, your the best mom."

LOVE YOU LOTS BUDDY - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!