Pine Wood Derby Time

Being the first time mom of an eight year old scout we just experienced our first pine wood derby. Jeremy and Jaden worked on it for weeks together. I am very proud of Jeremy because he made sure to include Jaden in every aspect of making the car. They made a great team. I didn't know how involved this project could be. I'm sure Jeremy didn't go over the top when he went out a bought a drill press just for this car (He was nice and shared with some other fathers in our ward!) "Black Lightening" ended up finishing third overall, not bad for Jaden's first time. Jaden loved doing this project with his dad. Their already working on their scout assignment for next month, baking a cake for the blue and gold banquet. I know it will be fabulous. Jeremy is quite the baker.

How we spend our Saturday's!

Ella started her first ballet classes this month. She loves it. She leaps around the house doing plie's and chenay turns.( I know I am not spelling any of those terms right, but oh well). She is definately following in her big sisters footsteps.

I can't figure out how to move the pictures around in a timely fashion so here they are. Jaden has started playing basketball on the YMCA league this winter. He has had 2 games so far. I can't wait to see how he does when he figures out what he's supposed to be doing. Kyla enjoys stealing my camera during the games, so this photographic montage is curtisy of Miss King. The three people below are Luke, Amy and Mckenna Whitmer. Mckenna was playing on the opposing team, whiched was coached by her dad Ben, who Jeanine and I grew up with. So those photos are for you Niner. It's nice to run into old friends.

Attack of the body bug!

This week our house has been attacked by some horrible evil bug. It started with Jeremy who came home from work on Wednesday night saying he didn't feel good. Well that has turned into all 5 of us having high fevers, body aches and a nasty cough. Jaden seem to be the lucky one who escaped with only an ear infection and an asthma attack. We hope you all are faring better then us right now. I know it is definitely going around. Luckily with the snow we didn't have to miss any school or work. There is always a silver lining in every cloud. Here is to a speedy recovery for everyone battling this beast. When I stop shaking, I'll post pictures of Jaden's pinewood derby race, and the girls new season of ballet practice. They look adorable in their leotards. I also have some pretty great shots of Jaden's new basketball team. Kyla likes to commandeer my camera and take shots of everything that moves (and some stuff that doesn't!) We'll see what gems we discover.

My new Hairstyle!

I love it. Although my friend told me I'd have to promise to style it everyday or it won't look good. These pictures were taken at 10:30 pm while I'm on benydryll. I wanted to capture the style before I had to wash it and try to do it by myself. Enjoy

The new haircut I want!

I am putting this on here, so when I go to my friend Jet's on Friday I can show her how I want to cut my hair. I'll post a picture of the results after then.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9r2fjUYKdl4

The Simpson's

For those of you who know Jeremy, you know he loves the Simpson's. For Christmas my brother in law Karl created this amazing family picture for us. Thank you Karl! We love it. I just wished I looked that good when I'm not a cartoon.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!