Bastkeball season, Carlos 11th Birthday, and Scouts

Basketball season has begun and Carlos is having fun.

He is learning a lot and trying to figure out how the game works.

This is his first year playing and he is doing well. This is the second year he

hasn't played any soccer and we will see how everything turns out.

He will start baseball almost after basketball ends. He truly just loves playing with his friends but most of his friends are in a sport so he plays too to be with them.

 

 Carlos guarding his opponent.

 Carlos making a shot.

 Dad giving him some pointers.

 Carlos calling the play. He is point guard and has many responsibilities to do well. A lot of pressure for an eleven year old.

 Carlos making a free throw shot.

THE BIG DAY FOR CARLOS.....11th BIRTHDAY PARTY AT RANDY"S GYM!!!

 Carlos an all his friends at the gym.

 Carlos and his buddies watching him open his gifts. He had a great day.

 Carlos eating his cake. He wanted Key Lime pie. I know a bit unusual for a birthday cake but it is Carlos's day. His friends didn't seem to mind too much.

 Let's see who we can pull into the pit.

 Carson playing with his friends who happened to be at the gym also. They all got together to play a game of very tough dodge ball. I think the Big Boys won?

MINK CREEK 5th GRADE SKI TRIP AND MY FIRST PERSONAL DAY OFF WORK EVER!!!

 Carlos getting ready to go ski.

 The yurt where we met to get all equipped up.

 The kids learning the how's to skiing.

 Giving it a little try here and there.

 Carlos coming down a slight hill.

 Carlos and his friends going up a hill. The snow was pretty packed and icy. The kids did a great job and kept trying even with all their falls and bumps.

 The whole group misusing a few who were in the yurt.

LAST PINEWOOD DERBY FOR CARLOS!

 Carlos receiving an award for his pinewood derby.

 Carlos awards and he was all smiles.

 Carlos had the Best built car.

 Carlos watching his car win 1st.

 Carlos and his car. The car was a reuse. It was Carson's car when he was in scouts. Carlos just wanted to have fun and just be at scouts. No worry if he lost because it was just for fun. He is a  much different child than Carson. , not as competitive. It was a nice relaxing pinewood derby.

Christmas 2013

A great Christmas and even funnier time with family. The Christmas break could not be long enough. We all enjoyed the relaxing time and not having to wake up early.

 

Family night and reading The saviors birth story.

Tyler punching Michaela's bum. He was funny but enjoyed sitting and being 2.

Carson reading his part in the saviors birth.

Joss taking a picture while I was taking a picture. Funny she is already at this stage. growing too fast.

Joss writing her letter to Jesus for his birthday gift.

Christmas morning. It was quite a Christmas for our kidos. Notice the great gifts they received. They made a haul and still had more at grandmas.

All three ready to get started at opening the gifts from Santa and mom and dad.

Carson help open one of Juan's gifts but had to open the safe to get one of his gifts.

Yes and I caught the smile of his excitement. YES!!!

Check out his new weapon for hunting.

Carson and his gifts. Most gifts were hunting but he was able to get some clothes and other great stuff. Michaela did not organize her gifts but she received a laptop, clothes, shoes, and a few other great gifts.

At grandmas to get ready to open more gifts with Jody, Tate, Joss, and Tyler. Tyler and Joss made a haul. Santa was nice to us all.

Michaela with some of her gifts.

Tyler wanted to try on Carlos boots but had troubles walking in them.

Here Tyler is playing with one of his trucks with Carlos' boots on still.

Grandma bought these Santa hats so we thought we would take a picture with them on for her. We got some great pictures and had fun being silly. Enjoy the next few photos. We did.

See how much fun 2 to 17 year old kids have at Christmas. Who cares how old you are we all enjoy laughing and fun!

I love this of the three. They all have great smiles and actually enjoy each other after all those late nights.

These kids are great and had so much fun together. You would never know that they were all so far apart. Michaela (17), Carson (14), Carlos (11), Joss (4), and Tyler (2) but they all acted 4 and 2.

December Pack meeting 2013

Carlos receiving some of his many Weblos pins. He has been working hard and has been quite busy with his den. He has great leaders that take the time to express their love for scouts and make it fun for these young boys.

Carlos learning about a sword. It was a fun pack meeting about going around the world and learning the different foods they eat and customs.

Carlos learning about New Zealand.

Learning about Costa Rica.

Learning about France.