Matthew's Wish List 2014

Little bit of Lauren

faling asleep reading

school Christmas treats

teddy bear

selfie

growing a playdough beard

A Lauren Post

I don't know?

Silly!

Beautiful!

Friend Mina @ school

 

Michelle, Lauren, Taylor and Nichole (best neighbors)

 

Selfie

This Boy is Growing UP!

This picture was taken as the youth were getting ready to go out and sale flag contracts for our fundraiser.  The YM/YW set up flags on all the patriotic holidays and sale contracts for the year for $40.  It's a steal.  He is busting out of his original scout shirt, growing up way to fast.

 

Jacob in August

High School LINK CREW

Ethan is part of the Link Crew where you Volunteer to mentor an incoming freshman student. Link Crew is a club of students who are willing to assist others in the transition from junior high into high school. 

This was freshman orientation day!  He was a group leader and helped with the class hand prints.  He also helped set up for the Freshman Tailgate party. Orange isn't his favorite color but he looks pretty good.

 

Jacob Kissing!

Oh, How We Love This Baby Boy!!

Steve's Camera Skills

Planetarium w/ Lauren and friends

So I was able to go on a field trip this year with Lauren. And yes I got to ride a school bus. And now I have a greater appreciation for school bus drivers. We went to Bakersfield College to their Panetarium. I think I am ready to go back to school to learn. I loved it.  The show included a tour of the evening sky pointing out the major constellations, an all-dome video show, and question-answer time with the resident astronomer, Nick Strobel. We were in a dark room, with comfy seats, watching a great show.  Nick Strobel was very interesting and put together a nice slide show. And I got to spend time with Lauren!!!  and her friend Mina.

 

Lauren's favorite part was that she got to miss most of school.  She said she didn't learn anything! Oh, wait different things about different planets.

 

Chronos Star Projector!

 

I DID IT!

I made my own magic potion and finally got rid of the ants that were coming out of everywhere. It took about three days of feeding them, but it worked. At least it has for about 3 months now. WOOHOO!!

GARBAGE TRUCK!

Jacob is infatuated with Garbage Trucks! He carries one around with him all the time. He sleeps with one all the time. AND he always clearly says, "I saw a garbage truck today take the trash out."  Yes, that is a 10 word sentence by my 2 1/2 year old.

Spring Select Soccer - Liberty United

Ethan was on a great team this time around.  Liberty United!  The coach was in it 100% but Ethan and him butt heads enough that he didn't want to continue on.  He was on this team for two seasons and then the team even got invited to a tournament in Tennessee.  We opted out for a couple of reasons.  One, it was going to interfere with Lauren's baptism and Two, it was going to be an expense we weren't prepared for and Three, Ethan wasn't that excited about it.  But it was a great run while it lasted.  And we love to watch Ethan perform in all that he does.