Spencer and the String Bass

Spencer has been playing the string bass in the middle school band since October despite the fact that he's only had one actual lesson on it! This was lesson #2! Great work teaching himself so much and thanks to Matt for the extra help!

Fruit Ninjas

Just some funny video of the boys playing Fruit Ninjas on Xbox Connect!!

Grant turns 10!!

Recipe for a fourth grade birthday party:

In a large house, gently mix together the following:

• Half a dozen (give or take) fourth grade boys
• Several assorted pizzas
• Xbox, Wii, air hockey, swords, nerf guns
• Pets

Let simmer.

After several hours, add an ice cream cake and gifts. Then chill boys in front of Jurassic Park movie. Add popcorn topping.

Let sleep overnight for 4-6 (8 if you are lucky) hours.

Fold in large breakfast of biscuits, eggs, bacon, hash browns, and fruit salad. Whip up the Xbox again and add garnish of snow flurries.

Serve and enjoy!

Spencer - Swimming Update

Spencer has been practicing two days a week with the H2Okies team. I try to get there about 15 minutes early to pick him up to watch some of the practice but by then they are usually finishing up with drills. I knew he was looking smooth and confident in the water, but this is the first I have seen him swim FAST!!  I told him today I don't like to lose races to anyone but my kids and I look forward to him smoking' me in the pool. I think that day may have arrived!!

Futsal

Grant has started playing "Futsal" which is an indoor league of 5 on 5 (I think). There are two 20-minute halves, coaches, and a stats keeper. This week, which was their second match, neither side had extra players so they were all out there the whole time and it's tough!!  It's a bit brutal with kids tripping, bumping, and sliding, and poor Grant took a direct hit of the ball to the face. He bounced back pretty quickly though.

Here are a few other pictures that make me laugh!!! 

Grant and Trixie!

Grant bouncing  on the Bosu, Spencer computing!

First Snow Sports of the Year!

We got out for the first snow sports of the year in very mild temps - in the mid 50s. As I pointed out to the kids, it was about 15 degrees warmer than the triathlon I did in October!! I was not able to ski last year so it was nice to get out with them this year, and nice to be familiar with the facility. Spencer put this video together (more on Cort the Sport's blog):

The Movie Trailer

Spencer and his friend Davis had some fun the other night!! I don't know what it is about this movie trailer but it makes me laugh every time!! It's well worth the 55 seconds to watch!