11 Year Old Scout Overnighter

 

 

 

 

Back on the 19th of March, Conner had an eleven year old scout overnighter out at the Overton Wildlife Refuge. All of the dads were invited and Steve went along. We couldn't find a smaller tent, so Steve and Conner set up our big family tent. Conner made sure he told me that it was the biggest tent of all. The focus of the camp out was to introduce the boys to the importance of the preisthood. Conner is sporting pictures of him wearing the "Armor of God."
There was also an obstacle course where the boys were able to challenge their fathers in a race. Conner smoked Steve by a landslide the first go round, but Steve improved in the second go round and only lost by a few seconds. It was a fun and spiritual experience for both Steve and Conner.

More California Pictures!

 

 

 

 

We went to Ventura Beach for the day. The weather was perfect! The water was freezing, but that didn't stop the kids for a second! They were riding the waves, looking for sea shells, and playing baseball on the beach. Austin took a long nap in his car seat while we were there! Hearing the sound of the waves must have relaxed him more than usual. We can't wait for our next excursion to the Beach!

Spring Break in California

 

 

 

 

We went to Ventura California for 4 days during our Spring Break. While we were there we went to Santa Barbara, and the Beach. The weather was perfect! During our visit to Santa Barbara we rented bikes and cruised around the Pier. We discovered a cartoon artist, and paid him to draw all eight members of our family. He first drew the 2 girls together, and had them dressing up in my high heels and wearing my jewelry. Then all four boys were drawn. They of course were playing basketball, baseball, and football in the picture. Then Steve and I were drawn. I told the artist that both of us work, and juggle the task of taking care of the house, and getting all of our 6 children to their activities. The pictures turned out great! We already have them framed, and hanging in our house.

Nevada Reading Week!

 

During Nevada Reading Week the kids are asked to do different things at home associated with reading. One of the 5 days they were supposed to read to a stuffed animal. If they did what was asked, then a parent could sign a note and their name would be put into a drawing for a prize. If winning something is associated with the task, then Cameron is all for it. This is how I found him! He was reading to Austin and a stuffed animal. This was so cute, I couldn't resist posting it!

Cam turns 7

 

 

 

 

Cameron turned 7 on March 10th. We took donuts into his class at school on his actual birthday, and then the Saturday following his Birthday was his party. He insisted on having a football cake. Steve worked his magic and came up with a football/gumball cake. Cam was in Heaven!! When we asked Cam what games he wanted to play at his party, it wasn't a surprise when he said, "Football!!" I came up with an obstacle course that he approved because throwing a football, and dribbling a basketball was associated with it. He made out like a bandit with the gifts he received. He got a pair of baseball gloves, a football, lots of Nerf guns, and money. He is so happy to have finally turned 7!