Pack Meeting

Justin joined a Homeschool Cub Scout Pack this year, and last Friday they had a pack meeting where he earned a couple of belt loops. Belt loops are the first stage in the Sports and Academics program...it is designed to peak their interest in the sport or subject they learned about. He earned belt loops for soccer and skiing...both of which he loves and is very good at! I am really impressed with all that the Cub Scouts have to offer and hope that he will stay intersted in it for awhile.

Justin receiving his "loops." :-)

Fun in the Snow!

We have about 6 in. of fresh snow, and after we shoveled it all the boys decided to enjoy it!

It's really cold out there...I think about 9 degrees.

Jeremy prefers to just stick with Dad on anything that has a motor!

Here's Justin riding behind the 4-wheeler

When taking Josh for ride, Dad's goal is to try and throw Josh off the sled (this is obviously a posed picture :))

Josh and Justin riding on a foam sled behind the 4-wheeler

Children's Museum

We met some friends at the children's museum Thursday and had a fun couple of hours!

Here are the boys digging for dinosaurs!
Emily found a chair just her size.

Jeremy makes a really good banker! :)

Emily's First Steps

Emily started walking tonight! After she took a few steps and figured out she could do it, she didn't want to stop! It was (of course) because of the encouragement of her dad. :)

I tried to fix this pic some..shows her actually walking
This is a better one

New Pictures

Just thought I'd add some new pictures for you to enjoy...

testing out my new camera on the "Auto" settings. :)

Justin went skiing yesterday with Dad! They had a great time!

Christmas

We all were very blessed this Christmas! There aren't as many good photos to share as we would have liked, but there will be more to follow soon.....taken with my incredible new camera! Hope you enjoy these in the meantime.
Emily's new tiger...she can push it too!

Emily had a great time with bows this year!

...and she loves her new babydoll.

Jeremy got a new bike...

and Justin got a new bike. (Josh too..just no good picture)

Justin's new Nerf gun...it's even longer than this!

How sweet is this picture?:)

Dad and Emily were ready for a nap!