Mommy of Cute Boys

The weather was too beautiful to not go to the park today.

Grant kept asking me to take his picture, so I complied.

Grant and James like playing educational games on my Kindle after they read and do their workbooks.

I enjoyed being mommy to my cute boys.

Happy Birthday, Jaden!

Jaden had a great 8th birthday.

He was up early, searching for his hidden presents.

He loved everything he received.

Daddy got most of the gifts and geared them towards Jaden's creative mind.

He loves the mazes, the 4 different rubiks cubes, and the 3 balls that each do different, unique things.

What a happy day for a superb kid!

Experiments

This morning we headed out to the ATK site and watched a rocket launch into the side of the mountain.

There was lots of smoke and a rumbling that could be felt beneath our feet.

 

Noah worked on his science experiment.

He took 3 different pitchers and poured apple juice in each one, then dyed 2 of them blue and green.

He went around with the 3 drinks in little cups and had people try them to see if they could tell what each drink was.

His hypothesis was that the different colors would make people think the drink was something other than apple juice.

 

I enjoy going to watch Jaden, James and Hiram at Karate.

They are learning some great defensive moves and good discipline. 

 

Relief Society was uplifting and inspiring.

We watched a movie about all the General Relief Society Presidencies.

I learned about charity and am anxious to go out and serve more.

History Fair

Joyanne had History Fair today at USU.

She has worked for MONTHS preparing for this.

She studied Beethoven and had so much information on this amazing composer.

She enjoyed the day with Daddy, setting up, eating lunch and walking and talking around campus.

She learned so much through the whole process.

 

Tonight, Noah was able to go bowling with Dad and the Young Mens.

He's only 11, but was able to go.

He felt pretty special to be able to go. 

 

As for me and myself, my body is screaming with soreness.

If you haven't tried Jillian Michaels for a workout, she will put you to the test.

My muscles are getting a workout and they sure can feel it.

My hamstrings are sore, my sides, my bum, my abs and my shoulders.

I guess no pain, no gain.

I'm enjoying getting up at 5:15a.m. to go work out with friends at the church and lose a little weight.

I've lost 10 pounds with about 5 more I want to still lose.

I am amazed what the body can handle and do.

Federation and Swimming

Joyanne participated in Federation yesterday morning.

She played 2 pieces.

She received a superior for her score.

After Daddy came home camping with the Young Men, we were able to go swimming at the Natitorium. 

We had fun spending time with our cousins all day yesterday.

Frosting

Grant had such a cute mustache from his "Cookie Monster" donut, but he was grumpy when we were taking him to wash off his face.

Noah got his birthday cake a day later and was halfway through it before we realized that we never sang to him, so we quickly put candles on his piece of cake, sang to him and he blew out those candles with a wish in mind. 

 

Daddy's out camping with the boy scouts in the coldest place in Utah and the 2nd coldest place in the United States.

Hopefully he will stay warm enough tonight.

Birthday Boy and Spelling Bee Champ

Noah turned 11 years old.

He was up earlier than usual, so excited.

I brought Noah lunch from Artic Circle.

He liked that delicious, yummy surprise.

 

Then came the Spelling Bee.

Noah and Hiram decided to enter the spelling bee.

Last night we worked for a few hours going over words with them. 

 

We were pleased to see each of them make it through the first round.

Then they made another round and another.

After 5 rounds Hiram got out on the word "Scenario".

He forgot the "c".

Hiram was in 5th place.

 

Noah and another girl, Natalie, were up against each other as the final contestants.

They spelled word after word.

Sometimes Noah would spell a word wrong, but then Natalie would too.

In the end, it was Noah won 1st place.

What a great birthday present. 

Noah he and Natalie will go on to the district spelling bee on March 30th.

Serious study time begins.

 

Noah had a couple friends over this afternoon.

They were able to watch "Big Hero 6."

Noah enjoyed the presents, the attention and winning the Spelling Bee for his birthday. 

It was a wonderful day!