Boot Camp

Dylan celebrated his 7th birthday this month by hosting a Boot Camp for his friends.

Eleven boys attended and we had a blast face painting, doing an obstacle course, playing "Sergeant Says" and eating army tank cake. The best part was a visit from a Paratrooper with the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. He brought his bulletproof vest & helmet for all the boys to try on and shared with us all about Boot Camp and his tours of duty in Iraq & Afghanistan. We are so blessed to have Dylan in our family. He is very kind and thoughtful and his energy is unmatched. We especially love his adventurous spirit. Happy 7th Birthday Dylan!

2010 Pinewood Derby

Jake had a lot of fun racing in the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby on Saturday, January 9th. This was our second year in the derby, and I must say this car raced better than last year's car. Jake placed 6th overall and really enjoyed the event.

He raced a slick green car named "Green Baron". Here are some pictures of the fun.

Resolutions for a New Year

We will open the book.
Its pages are blank.
We are going to put words on them ourselves.
The book is called Opportunity
and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
-Edith Lovejoy Pierce

I love the start of a new year, and we are doubly blessed this year to also be at the start of a new decade. I have high hopes for this decade! I'm going to start by improving the following things in my life:

1. Exercise 3-4 days per week
   
2. Study God's word daily
   
3. Complete 8 classes this year (one class every 6 weeks)
   
4. Serve dinner at 6:00 or 6:30 each night
   

I have so many other things I want to improve too, but I know if I can at least manage these four then things will run much more smoothly in my life. I'm hoping that by posting my New Year's Resolutions that then I will be accountable to someone for fulfilling them. This is where y'all become an integral part in helping me achieve my goals.

• Feel free to ask me if I've exercised yet that day when you see me.
• As for studying the word of God, hopefully this one will reflect in my actions :)
• Go ahead and request a copy of my transcript to see if I'm completing my classes on time.
• Don't forget to stop by for dinner (unannounced) at 6:00.

I need your help to stay on the ball J In the words of Oprah Winfrey "Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right". Best wishes to you all!