SPL

Our Boy Scout troop held elections earlier this week.......at the prodding of our scoutmaster Evan ran for Senior Patrol Leader. The other boys who were running were older, and more experienced, so we prepared Evan to be Assistant SPL for 6 months and try again. He wrote his speech (a really good one, I might add) and went for it. I have never been prouder than when I saw him stand up in front of his peer (something I would have NEVER done) and give his 2 minute speech, loud and clear enough to be heard by most in the back of the room. I had to leave early to bring Alex home.....but as soon as I pulled into the driveway and parked the car I got the text message: "EVAN IS SPL!" NO WAY! He won!!!! We are sure he is probably one of the youngest SPL's they have had but we are confident he will be a good one!

Sensational Sunday Six.....

What a gorgeous spring day we had today as we drove into the foothills to one of our favorite wineries. Big puffy white/grey clouds....green hills covered in wildflowers! We enjoyed some wine and geocaching! Is there a better way to spend a Sunday.....family, geocaching and wine???

Goof! He came running down the hill toward us! So full of life!
My boys! So thankful for them!

Beautiful California Poppy!

Taking a leap of faith!

My boy!

Been a while since I have done a Sensational Sunday Six.......6 things I am most thankful for right now and that make my life sensational:

*my family.........I treasure days like today! No arguing, fighting.....a good time!

*the chance to reconnect with long lost friends! I have been having so much fun visiting with friends from childhood.....what memories it is bringing up!!!!

*work....not having to stress about if I am getting pink slips or not. So many of my fellow collegues and friends are. I pray that they don't have to put those slips into action

*my Ipod...rocking out to Mamma Mia!

*inexpensive flights.....cannot WAIT to head to South Carolina in 3 months!!!!

*life in general...it really is amazing!

Skiing!!!!

Enjoying a lunch on the sunny deck at Badger Pass. It was a picture perfect day for skiing!!!
Afternoon view of the most amazing place!

Two thumbs up....this was after Alex's first time down the real bunny hill...his technique was point skis downhill and go! Never seen Dave ski so fast after him! Did it scare Alex??? NOPE...he thought it was fun!!!!

All ready for his first lesson!!!! Evan did great with snowboarding. Can't wait to go again!