Thursday, January 26, 2012

Landen's 1st Pinewood Derby

Landen (and Phil) got to participate in his 1st Pinewood Derby for Cub Scouts on Jan. 26, 2012.  He was super excited!  Landen had a lot of fun building his car with his Dad.  (I think it stressed Phil out more than it was actually fun!  :)  He did great in the race, expecially for a rookie.  His car usually finished 2nd on most of the races- which isn't bad!  He was happy!  Landen's car got the award for the "Most Stellar."

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 THE CAR!  Landen picked out the color and design himself.

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Saturday, January 07, 2012

Landen's Baptism- January 7, 2012

January 7th, 2012 was a very special day in our family.  Landen was baptized.  He was baptized at our church building here in Allen, TX.  We had a very nice baptism program and Landen (and Phil) did a great job.  Grandma Gee gave a talk about Baptism and Nana gave a talk about the Holy Ghost.  We are so proud of Landen and the choice he made to be baptized.  I know that he made the right choice and am grateful for his example he is showing to his younger brothers.  

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After the baptism, we went back to our house and had breakfast.  (The baptism was early- 9am, so by the time it was over, it was still breakfast time).  I had a breakfast buffet set up with blueberry and almond cranberry muffins, banana bread, plum bread, donut holes, 2 different types of keishes and a fruit tray.  Summer made the awesome CTR cake.  I think it is just the cutest!  Landen was lucky enough to have quite a bit of family attend his baptism.  Nana, Grandpa Matt and Garrett, Grandma and Grandpa Gee, his cousin Stephanie Marshall, Leah and Mike and their girls, and Summer and Ben and their boys were all there.  We appreciate all the family that came and supported Landen on his special day..
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Sunday, January 01, 2012

Ringing in the New Year!

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For New Year's Eve this year, we let the boys stay up and watch a movie as a family.  Then, about 9:00pm, we did our New Year's countdown- all complete with party hats, blow horns and sparkling cranberry juice.  They loved it!  Here's to a great 2012!