Thursday, February 21, 2008

I DID IT!!

As it is clear by looking at me and knowing me, I am a physical WHIMP!! If it hurts, I won't participate. If I have the chance of looking silly, I won't participate. If it is cold or hot or not ideal, I won't participate. Hey, like I said, I am a whimp, no way around it. (With the exception of labor/child birth x3--but once you start that you HAVE to finsh it.)

But last night I shed that status for a few hours. I made it all the way up and off the bunny hill lift. Then I snowboarded down (rather than taking the roundtrip version.) It may not have been the prettiest site (my instructor constantly told me to "have fun" which translates into "relax and don't look SO stiff.") It may not have been free of falls. It may not lead to advancing to the "real" lift. But I did it AND HAD FUN!!! Those are two things I never thought I'd ever say in my entire life! My arms are sore from picking myself up so many times, but not so sore that I can't pat myself on the back!

Sunday, February 17, 2008

Family Dance

This week the kids' schools held a Family Valentine Dance. It even had a live (junior high) band! Pretty impressive.

It was fun to watch the kids interact with their friends. Avy was all about the foofy dress and looking her best. She also won her very own Entertainment Coupon Book as a raffle prize. We already have one, but that didn't damper her enthusiasm.

Kennah has lots of friends there and they had their own little system of entertainment down. They still danced, but it wasn't all about the dancing.






Sawyer tried to be "cool" and indifferent about it, but ultimately, he enjoyed it. If you ask him though, he won't admit it.









Monday, February 4, 2008

Derby Time

Last Thursday Sawyer participated in the 2008 Newell Creek Ward Troop 390 Pinewood Derby with Grandpa at his side! Both "boys" worked hard building the perfect car.



The boys raced, the siblings crowded the rope and everyone enjoyed the popcorn treat. All was great.

But the most fun for Grami and me was watching the "Grandpa Faction." There were two grandpas who inconspitiously stood on the sidelines quietly watching and keeping mental notes of how their cars were racing and sizing up the competition. A tie was called between the two. (However, if you ask Grandpa, Sawyer's car won by a greater margin.)


But 2nd place, tied or not, isn't something to shake a stick at. Good work guys!