blue & gold

All the cub scouts were asked to make a cake for pack meeting. The theme was puppets. So Carson become a puppet!

I filled the large cupcake with Oreos and cream. Yummy!!

All these boys received tropheys for participating in the pinewood derby. The boys loved it!

Carson received three beads towards his advancement for Bear tonight. Only one more bead! 

These are the puppets Carson made. He had fun!

sewing

This past week I did a little sewing. I embroidered "Always Kiss Me Goodnight" on pillowcases for Josh & Kylie's wedding. I didn't know what their accent colors were so I did it in a color close to the pillowcase to not take away from the bedding. I hope they like it. 

I also made this dishcloth for Ruth for her birthday. She loves tulips! I love my sewing/embroidery machine! I miss my friends in Texas...

crazy hair day

Carson could not wait for today!! He was so excited to to go all out. 

On a side note we got a couple inches of snow last night. It sure made everything pretty again. But I'm on the countdown for spring break. I need some warmth!!

Today was also boat day. He, with help, had to construct a boat that was 3 1/2 x 5" for class. 

They decided to melt crayons and pour it over a foil covered mini bread pan. 

Our test run floated! 

Carson's boat held 421 grams of weight! The most in his class!! Yay Carson!!

more patches

Last night at the court of honor Mason received a patch for attending two campouts that the temperatures were below 30. One of those was at 17 degrees. Burr!!!

He also received two ice cube beads representing the requirements for winter camping. His leader stated that these boys were capable to survive overnight in below freezing temps. Mason grinned and shook his head. He doesn't think he could do it. I'm sure the thought of it overwhelms him but I bet if it came down to it he could do it. Way to go Mason!! 

Here are the boys in his troop. They are showing off their number 5. They are now a new troop, number 500!

MoPro

A friend of Karlees told her to show up at the Stake Center this morning. She did and she was asked to Mormon Prom!!! Wahoo!!

His name is Gaby and he's in the Naper 4th Ward. 

Her basketball game wasn't for another two hours so we went dress shopping. At 11 she was asked to prom and by 12:30 she had a date, dress, shoes, and earrings!! We've never had so much success in such a short time. Now we just need to order the boutonnière. 

Tonight she's at a school dance working her magic hoping to get asked to school Prom. :D

more cold

Thursday we had more cold. When the boys left for school it was -29 with the windchill. To be honest I was surprised school wasn't closed. Luckily the sun was out and it warmed up the house while I worked on filing. 

Today was more cold. In fact that's all there is in the forcast. Cold, cold, cold. 

her favorite week yet

Karlee has always enjoyed dressing up plus we all know she loves attention. This week is her favorite!! Spirit week, theme week, whatever you want to call it she has ROCKED this week!

No school on Monday, so Tuesday was "mismatched" day. This day just about killed her. She often spends a couple hours everyday deciding on what she's going to wear. No joke! She was so nervous about what she chose she woke me up before seminary telling me how nervous she was. Crazy girl! She ALWAYS looks great!! In fact her sisters get irritated with her because she ALWAYS looks great!

Wednesday was "Superhero" day.

Thursday "generation" day. btw-the sweater and skirt are mine. 

Thursday, right after school she started to work on her tutu for Friday. Spirit day!!

There was one other boy dressed up for Spirit day, her friend Michael. She was a little bummed there wasn't more participation.  Oh well, she had fun! Go Karlee!!