Basketball 2014

2014 Basketball Winter season has come to an end.. Sniff..Sniff. We had a fun season watching Carter improve his skills every week. His confidence in this sport showed every week. He scored lots of points each game but encouraged his teammates along the way too.

We our now on a short break until Carter takes golf lessons at the end of the month and baseball starts in May.

The collage below shows a few highlights of him in action.

 Carter was known to be the one that could make 3 point shots each game.  He would average about 1-2 a game. It takes a lot of power from his legs to make those shots and he made it look so easy.

 Team photo shots.

Our team tied for second in our league. Way to go!

Hammy...

 Ashlynn still has her cute hamster.

It is so funny when she eats and turns into a puff ball.

She fits in the palm of your hand. The perfect size!

Serving others..

One of Ashlynn's friends has been sick and home bound all week. She has missed her at school and hanging out with her after school.

Ashlynn came up with the idea to make her this fun tie dye pillow that came in one of her crafting girl kits from Grandma Bobbi.

 She cut it out, stuffed it and tied the ends.

 A perfect little gift for a sick friend to enjoy while stuck in bed.

 The back of the pillow..

She made a card and added a pink sucker to the envelope. Then delivered it. What a great example she is to serve others. I am so grateful for her example.

Arrow of Light Award

 Carter has officially completed Cub Scouts and now will be participating in 11 year old scouting adventures.  Yahoo! This is going to be so fun for Matt and Carter.  I have also handed over the scouting paton to Matt. I have been to so many cub scouting activities, camps and award ceremonies over the past 3 years..It is now Matt's turn for the fun overnight camps that are in store for the both of them.

 Here are the 4 boys to receive their Arrow of Light award.

 The painting of their faces.

 The boys being silly with their faces printed.

 Mom putting the Arrow of Light Pin on.

 Proud scouter..

 Jumping over the bridge leaving Cub scouting and entering the world of Boy scouting.

 Carter is excited for this new adventure.

 His Arrow of Light.

 Ashlynn learning how to shoot and arrow.

 Carter's turn...

Now, Carter is used as a target. Watch out!

Tubing in Midway

We finally were able to use our vouchers we bought on a deal. The weather has been beautiful and we were worried that there wouldn't be enough snow to go.  We were wrong there was plenty of snow and enjoyed an evening of tubing without having to hike up a steep mountain. We enjoyed our time going up the tube rope pull and going down the hills as a group because we could go faster. I can't believe Winter is coming to end but always excited for Spring. I do have a funny suspicion that we haven't seen the last of the snow...   

Valentine Fun..

 Happy Valentine's Day! We ended up having a quiet night at home since our tubing hill adventure was postponed due to pouring rain.

 This was the kids surprise in the morning....

...they always wants these little sugar balls(donut holes) so they were so excited!

 I made the kids a book of all their activities they have participated in their life so far.  I scanned in team photos and other memorabilia things.  They find it fun to see how much they have grown over the years and they also get to see how much they have accomplished. 

Ashlynn was also very excited because she got a box of KitKats because it is her favorite candy that she just discovered a month ago.  She is our little picky eater!

Carter's book and treats!

 I saw this cute frog and I just couldn't pass it up..Gave it to my prince charming.

 Ashlynn picked out this super soft dog and gave it to Matt. The dog is constantly being requested by other little arms in the house to cuddle with.  He is so soft and floppy! 

These were my handouts to the ladies I visit teach. I filled the bags with berry donut holes. So fun!

Jazz vs Warriors Game

Carter and Matt attended the Jazz vs Warriors Basketball game at the end of January.  The Golden State Warriors is Carter's favorite team and he couldn't wait for game day to come!

Carter made his own sign and their seats were in the Golden State sections.  Matt had his Jazz hat on and Carter had his Warriors Jersey.  

 The player going up for a shot is Carter's favorite player...Stephan Curry.

 The Jazz players showing off their dunks before the game.

 Curry before the game.

 Karl Malone made a special appearance to honor Jerry Sloan. (the Jazz's last coach)

 John Stockton was also there to speak.

 Jerry Sloan being honored at the Jazz game.

Then they raised up a banner in Jerry's honor.
The Warriors came up with the win.  So, Carter was thrilled!
What a memorable night for the boys!