James' Activities

 James has suddenly become the busiest person in our house.  James decided to give the Robotics team a try this year and came back to Archery for a second time. I am loving that our school now offers extra programs like this thanks so our new Principal. One of the perks (and probably only perk) is being at the school and getting a chance to spy on your kids and see them do things you normally wouldn't get too. This morning I spied James helping to put up the flag. The principal has taught them the proper way and just lets the kids handle it now. I was also able to catch James at Archery one day. The 5th grade held an archery competition which we were only able to watch from home this year and the kids were not able to compete against any other schools. But for their final party the wildlife division brought in fun animals for they to aim at.

 

The robotics team were able to attend competitions in person and with one parent. James was on a team with his friends Ben and Corbin. They had to build their robot and then drive it to move around the area and place the colored platforms in certain ways to get points. They had a lot of fun. One team from Woods Cross even went on to the Worlds Competition.

James also tried his hand at Jr. Jazz Basketball for the first time and found out he loved it. It helped that he knew most of the kids on the team and his coach was great. Now that he knows what he needs to do and how to play we need to get him practicing.

 

Birthday Celebrations

February 2, 2021 - Happy Birthday to Quinn and Mia

Quinn's 42nd birthday was kind of boring for him - sorry babe. He did take the day off work and went letterboxing that afternoon. He bought most of his present himself this year. I don't have any pictures yet but they are display cases for his baseball helmets from all the stadiums he has been too. And cases to display his police car collection which is a new thing that just started showing up last year when he started working from home.

Mia's birthday is very special this year as she turns 8!! She is very excited to be baptized and is very ready to make those special covenants with her Heavenly Father. She did have to go to school but was able to share a treat with her class. That night (after piano lessons because I'm a mean Mom) we did presents, dinner and cake. She is still in love with panda's and got a small panda from Emma and James. Grandma Lavender also gave her a Panda with a mermaid tail and a unicorn horn along with a panda shirt. Quinn and I gave her a few small craft items and will buy her a new bike in the spring.  

 

 

 

 

Mia was very excited to receive her very own nice scriptures.

 

She chose to have dinner from Subway.

Kyle, Angie and Sarah also stopped by and gave her some soda and treats to share.

Then it was time for birthday cake!

Loving her baptism pictures!

 

Mia's Baptism

 Saturday May 6, 2021

Mia was baptized at our church building on a beautiful Saturday morning by her Dad. She was very excited for her baptism. She was also a bit nervous and practiced the dip several times with Quinn. So it didn't bother her that due to Covid-19 restrictions only her Grandparents could attend in person. All other family and friends were able to watch over zoom. She was also confirmed a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and given the gift of the Holy Ghost by her Dad. Mia loved Emma's baptism dress and choose to wear it too.

 

 

 

  

We were so happy that Grandparents were allowed to come in person. I really wanted them there and we were originally told that it could only be immediate family. But restrictions lift just a little bit a few days before hand so that they were able to attend. It was really nice to be able to have the zoom so that family who live far away and wouldn't have been able to attend in person were still able to view the baptism. I hope that this is one thing that can continue once the pandemic is over. Kyle's family were even able to watch from a tubing activity with his work at Soldiers Hollow and didn't have to miss it for the baptism if it had been in person. 

After we went back to our house to open a few presents before heading to lunch at El Matador.

 

 

 

 

This girl still loves Panda's and received a few more for her collection.

After lunch we stopped at the new Veterans Memorial Park in Bountiful. Quinn surprised his Mom by submitting his Dad's name for the memorial.