Dogtown 5k

Trey ran his first 5k today.  He loves to run and so we signed him and uncle Dan up to run this 5k.  He had a blast! His time was 28.07 and was amazing.  I'm not gonna lie, I teared up a little bit after he took off running.  We didn't think he was going to be able to run this weekend because he got sick this week.    When he woke up Wednesday morning puking the first thing he said to me was "Mom what about the race?"  He's wanted to run for such a long time and we finally got him into a race.  He did amazing!!! Uncle Dan said he ran the whole time and didn't cough at all.  We are proud of him it's such a great feeling to see him achieve one of his dreams. Thanks Dan for running with him! You are such an amazing uncle to my kids and we love you!!

 Great job Trey and Uncle Dan!!

Now what race is next?! 

 Trey getting ready to leave the house at 7am

 Getting to the starting line a little after 8am

5 mins before show time!

Starting to run.  

Finish line!!! 28.07!!! Uncle Dan's time 28.08(He kept a slower pace for Trey.)

Dan took 2nd place in his age group. 25yr-29yr old group

Trey took 15th in his age group 1yrs-19yrs old. All the kids that beat him were 11 years old and up.  That's an awesome stat right there.  Go buddy!!!

Valley of Fire

Over Presidents weekend we went on a picnic to the Valley of Fire.  We went with Cale's parents and had a blast.  I been there once but our kids haven't been at all.  The kids had a blast climbing and playing and having a good ol' time.  It was a beautiful day and we had such a nice visit.  We can't wait to go back for another visit.

 The kids kept Cale hopping by climbing and climbing and climbing.

 My cute kiddos

 They loved to explore all the nooks and cranny's 

snow & swimming

This past weekend we went up north for our last State Swim Meet.  Aunt Paula made it to state in 4 events and we had to be there for the last Gibson Hurrah as this ends the era of swimming for us.(At least until the grandkids pick it up.)  We also celebrated Grandpa Gibson's Birthday.  We went up on Friday in a blizzard and man was that fun......we made it in time to watch Friday's events and than the kids went to aunt Shari's house to play while Cale and I went out to eat with my parents and sisters. Saturday we finished at the swim meet and took the whole gang out to eat and than went back home to rest before we played games that night.  The kids had a chance to play in the snow which they LOVED!!! They came in with frozen hands and big grins.  I have to admit that it was fun to be in the snow I miss it..............sometimes.   

 Brex Playing in the snow.

 Elle Belle

Trey(he wore his hat almost the whole weekend.)

 Elle, Lexie, and Codi at lunch.

 Zack, Trey and Brex eating their cotton candy at lunch.

Sparkle Club makes the newspaper

Elle Belle ended up in the newspaper with the Sparkle Club.  A reporter came to her classroom and interviewed her and some of her fellow Sparkle Club Members.  Here is the article link below.  This group of kids are amazing!


http://www.thespectrum.com/article/20130202/LIFESTYLE/302020005/Sparkle-Club-spreads-smiles?nclick_check=1

Cake

This is what happens when Brex wants a 2nd piece of delicious cake. Need I say more? I think not!!

Sparkle Club

I am so proud of this girl right here!

She started what's called the Sparkle Club at school.  This club goes and helps the kids that need help. Plays with those that have no one to play with. If someone is sad, they go over to help cheer them up.  So far there are 15 club members and more joining every day.  What a great club and I have to say I love the name.  Also what an example to me and to all of us. Thank-you sweetie for reminding us how we can become more christ like everyday.

Christmas

 We are finally back among the living after being sick for 5 days. Still not completely better but at least we are functioning. I'm finally getting the pictures up for how our Christmas went.  It was a blast and the kids this season were so good. Here's to a new year.

 Here the kids are waiting to go downstairs to see what Santa brought them.

First look at the loot.

Brex was a little bit slower to get down the stairs than Trey and Elle.

 Opening the Presents that were under the tree.

 They were so funny to watch.

 Brex would always yell "Awesome" He was a blast to watch.

Elle with her new quilt.

The boys in their new winter clothes. 

Trey with his loot

Elle with hers

 Brex with his loot.  All of the kids scored for sure this Christmas.