skate night again..

This kids school had another family skate night.  Once again we can never pass up a fun activity!  Ashlynn and Carter got brave this time and competed in the races.  Carter won the skate race and Ashlynn came in behind a few girls racing in socks only race around the rink.  They had a blast!
 

Ashlynn and her friend Jocyln

Carter sporting his bright green shirt.

After skating we enjoyed some yummy slushies.

Teachers go up and away...

The kids school sent their teachers up in hot air balloons last week.  It was very cool to watch them get excited when it was their teacher's turn.  The kids would wave and cheer them on as they went up into the big blue sky. 
 

There they go...

 

It was a perfect warm and clear day to enjoy this fun event at the school.

Our favorite time of the year....

Baseball season...!!

Carter is back for another year (and last year) of machine pitch baseball.  He is one of the 3 older kids on his team and does a great job leading the younger kids. 

Matt is coaching again with the help of two great guys (Dustin and Brad) that help teach these boys the game.  All the boys are making improvements every game.  I love watching these boys have fun and get excited about the little things.  Lets go METS!! 

More crafting...

Ashlynn got another crafting package and was busy again working on her projects.  She decorated a handy basket, painted a wooden flip flop frame and put together beaded necklaces.  She enjoyed finishing all her projects over a span of a few days.

Thanks again Grandma Bobbi!

And the winner is....

DRUM ROLL PLEASE....Tom's 40 Pines Sweet Chili won second place at our ward party out of 12 pots of chili!  The first place winner was also a sweet chili but had sweet peppers in it.  The kids were so excited that we won and got this cool metal!   Our friends won the pie contest so we are getting together to have a prize winning meal.

Matt sporting his nifty metal!

Shower fun for Tanja...

My friend Cami and I threw a shower for our dear friend Tanja.  We are so excited for her and Brad and their new baby boy that is coming in June.

Matt and our friend's little girl (McKayla) acting silly before the party.  Then, the boys headed out to play baseball at the high school.  

The food table...Mini tassie pies, fruit kabobs and veggies with dip...YUM!

We also put together a diaper cake with the help of our handy husbands (Thanks Matt and Tyler!) You should be professional diaper cake makers.

It turned out SO CUTE!

Here is the lovely mom to be and all her loot from the party!  We all had a great time visiting with people we haven't seen in a while since the ward split.  Thanks for letting us do this for you!

Birthday Tracker Book

Another Craft kit came in the mail last week...Ashlynn put together this fun Birthday Tracker book.  She is working on getting everyone's birthday that she knows in her book. 
 

She made sure her birthday was the first one.  Can't forget her day to celebrate!

Thanks Grandma Bobbi for sending these fun kits.  She is having a blast making them.