Arrow of Light!

Gabe received his Arrow of Light award last night. It is the highest award you can earn in Cub Scouting and the only one you get to take with you to Boy Scouts. We are really proud of him. He has worked really hard and spent a lot of time working on this award. He finished his Weblo and did some extra achievements to get it. They had a special ceremony for him last night where some "Indians" presented the arrow to Gabe. He thought that was pretty neat!
We are extremely grateful to Preston 3rd Ward's scouting leaders. Especially Grandpa Benton, Grandma Lynda, and Aunt Nancy. Without their help, Gabe would not have been able to earn this award. They have gone above and beyond their callings to help Gabe. He had so much fun and was able to participate with other boys since our own ward doesn't have any other scouts his age. Thanks again to our wonderful family and good friends!

Happy Valentines Day 2010!

This year to celebrate Valentines Day we got the kids each a stuffed animal and some candy. But to make it more interesting we decided to put them inside a big balloon. They thought that was pretty neat! However, it only took them about 5 minutes to get over it and pop them.

Poor Rosalie!

Raygen loves her poor cat---almost to death. I get such a kick out of Ray hauling that grouchy cat around like a baby. She hugs it and kisses it and pets it and the whole time Rosie growls and glares at her. I've started letting her sleep with it at night since it has been cold. She snuggles right up with it and falls asleep. When I come in to check on her, I can usually hear Rosie's muffled growl coming from somewhere underneath Raygen and her covers. I often think about rescuing the poor thing but then again, it serves the mean old thing right!