Snow Day!

 This morning we woke up to this beautiful sight!  The snow was still falling and as you can see the snow is not yet sticking on our artificial grass here.

 By the time we had finished scriptures, breakfast and found some kind of warm clothing the backyard was pretty well covered.

 Are you ready?

 The snow never last more than a few hours here so you just have to get right in and make the most of it.  Today is was pretty easy to pack and throw......

 The kids have learned to play hard in order to keep warm as we don't have a lot of warm clothes.

This is the second time we had snow this winter.  We had much more today than we did the last time.  The kids all tried to make as many snow friends as possible.  By the time Emma's friend was complete the snow had stopped falling and the world was ready to warm again, but she finished it....Just in time!

Cub Scout Blue & Gold Dinner

 Each year the Cub Scouts participate in a cake decorating contest during the Blue & Gold Dinner

 This year the theme was sports.  Matthew made cupcakes that we tried to make look like spotted balls.

 Philip choose a "Fishing on a Muddy Bank" cake.

EHS - Theatre

 Jacob has had a great opportunity this year to participate in a Theatre class with a local high school.  Mr. Gremel, the theatre teacher at Empire High School invited Jacob to sign up for his Advanced Drama class. (Yes, we still homeschool) Jacob travels to campus each day to attend the class.  He really enjoys it.

Here he is with all his friends at a competition held at the University of Arizona.  They are allowed to compete in  small group musical selections and monolog pieces.  Jacob's group performed a musical selection called "Pandemonium."  Their scores were very good too.

My Baby lost her Baby Tooth TWICE

 Lois lost her first tooth one day........

And her second tooth the next day!

Pine Wood Derby

 Now that Matthew is 8 years old, he is ready to be a cub scout.  This photo reminds us of Uncle Charley when he was a little boy.

 Philip is also a cub scout.  Today was the Pinewood Derby

 Matthew watching is car race!

 This is Philip's 3rd year participating in the Pinewood Derby, but it is still very exciting for him too.

 Matthew & his car "The King."

Philip and his car "Hot Pursuit."

Bring in 2019

 To celebrate the new year we had an awesome evening of "minute to win it" style games.

 Our dear friend Alyssa gifted us a bag full of games that were just too funny to resist.

 Everyone had fun participating.  The favorites were the BALLOONS IN TIGHTS...

 And the BIG MOUTH

 The kids had fun trying to recite their favorite quotes

 And their favorite songs.

This much fun could be dangerous!

Matthew's Baptism Day

 Matthew

 Matthew & Nato

As we move forward in life it is amazing to see all the kiddos grow.  We can't believe Matthew is 8 years old.  We got to have Grandma & Papa and Grandma I all come to be with us on this great day to celebrate Matthew and his desire to follow our Lord.