Cars party

The Dyer Family threw an awesome "Cars" party.
All the fixin's

Then we watched the movie.

I draped my matching scarf on Diane and showed her a few ways to wear it. :)

We thought this would be great to start a tradition taking turns hosting parties.

"monopolize"

Hey Paige, Larry helped me get my videos and pics off my camra and onto the computer...I'm up and runnin' now! :)

Spelling Bee

The Spelling Bee is Hudson's favorite thing about school! He made the top 3 in his class in first grade going on to compete against all the first grade classes and took 8th out of 12. In second grade he made the top 3 in his class again and placed 3rd.
Last year they didn't have the spelling bee for the lower grade levels and he was mad. But this year is the National Scripps Spelling Bee for 4th, 5th and 6th graders and he made the top 3 in his class and then placed 5th out of 33! I believe he was the youngest 4th grader competing and they are up against the 5th and 6th graders.
Pop and Gram, Grandma Bubs, mom and dad all came to watch.
We were so proud of him.
He was the only 4th grader left and missed the word 'photosynthesis'. He added an extra letter. He was mad at himself because it wasn't one of the words he struggled with. But he's not one to beat himself up or get down when he loses...he just can't wait until next year.
I'm just happy he enjoys spelling!
I took pictures but I have a new camra and haven't figured out how to get them onto my computer!!

Getting ready for the season..

Decorating the tree

Stake Live Nativity


Breakfast with Santa: an annual tradition at the S.W. F.A.C.

Santa always arrives riding on the Firetruck. The kids run out to meet him and escort him in to sit on his lap.

Logan wants "a miniature motorcycle with a little dude to ride it".

Parks doesn't know what he wants this year...a game?

The Augers joined the festivities this year.
Blow up bouncy toys are the highlight of the morning.

Logan and his best friend Dawson, looking festive in red and green.

Hud, Skrap and Gunner playing 500 with their friends.

I am thankful for...

My family! For our health and the fun times we share together. Here are some pics i found on facebook that i never got to blog about and they make me happy, to look back at the warm weather and all the things we did together. Thanks Larry, Tierra, Hudson, Parks and Logan for being who you are! You make me smile.

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