San Diego Zoo

For spring break we went down to San Diego to the zoo.  It was so much fun and we were even able to make it through most of the zoo.  The kids loved it.  Justin and I hadn't been for years so it seemed new to all of us.  

Down and Derby at the Pinewood Derby

 Mackay's 1st car

 Every cub scout gets an award

 Tyler got his Wolf - Way to go Tyler

 Tyler's car

Mackay's 2nd car

We attended two Derby's this year.  They both were long nights and the kids had fun, but there cars didn't do too well.  Good thing they didn't care too much.  

Seibert's Cabin

 This is Seibert's Cabin.  A lovely little cabin if I do say so myself.

 The cook stove

 Boulders to climb on

 The surrounding area

 Water to play in

We took a drive up in the mountains that are just west of where we live.  It was definitely a drive that was meant for a four wheel drive vehicle.  The drive was a little longer and bumpier than we thought it would be.  It is a well traveled road by motor bikes and 4 wheelers.  We had to stop a lot for them since we were the only big vehicle on the road.  We had a picnic and hiked around, but mainly just played in the water and on the boulders.  It was a great family outing for a Winter's afternoon in February..

Blue and Gold

 Blue and Gold Banquet

Tyler and Spencer

 Mackay

 Simon and Benjamin

 Such cute boys!

I honestly don't remember what the theme was but I think it was Around the World.  There were maps and Chinese lanterns and food that many brought from all over the world.  It was a fun night of awards and chit chat with friends. 

My Valentine's Gift

This is what my hubby gave me for Valentines.  The note he gave me was very tender and I am very grateful for his great thought into this gift.

The many colors of these roses convey my love to you.

Yellow represents your bright personality.  

Red your charity to others.

Pink your ability to see good in all.

Orange your vibrant spirit.

I am grateful for his love for me and the support he gives me.

He is my best friend and lifts me to try and be a better person.

I am grateful for these sweet moments.

Valentines

As tradition on Valentine's Day we usually have a fun breakfast.  This year we decided to have waffles with homemade strawberry ice cream and fruit.

 The kids really liked it!

 Yum!

 The kids also got a Valentine's gift.  A light for their room and a toothbrush.

 Tyler said the Valentine Fairy had come and I said Why yes she did!

 We send our love to all on this special holiday!

Family Photos

In December we went and had our family pictures taken up by the college here in our town.  Here is what our pictures turned out like: