February and March

February is really kind of a blur for me... I don't remember much happening other than school and scouts and normal stuff. Cahl designed and completely re-landscaped our front yard. It is all desert landscaping now, and it looks so awesome! He also widened our driveway on both sides, and added new sidewalks as well.

March was a little more busy. All three boys signed up to play soccer in the spring, and practice started in March. Tristan and Jasen both did science fair projects for school. Tristan's was on building a Gauss Rifle, and Jasen's was on using pulleys.

I had a very low key birthday this year, which was very nice and exactly how I like it. At the end of the month, Cahl and I took a vacation to celebrate our 10 year anniversary. Cahl's mom came to stay with the kids, while we went and spent 5 days in the Florida Keys.

What The... ?!?!

Holy Crap Balls!! Where has this year gone?? I've felt like this year has flown by much faster than the others, and now it's almost over. I will admit, over the last several months, I have sat in front of my computer staring forlornly at my sad little blog and thinking about how much I have let slip by me. I've been in a little bit of a personal funk this year, and right now I want it to end. And so, I am now on a new mission: to update the blog with everything (or at least what I can remember) that we've done this year! My goal is to post a month each week until I am caught up, and then get back into my normal routine of posting at least once or more each week. Starting... tomorrow :)

Tristan for Treasurer

I just wanted to document the posters Cahl and Tristan designed for his student council campaign, as well as his speech.

His posters:

His speech:

Good Morning, everyone. My name is Tristan Gouker and I'm running for treasurer of the student council. As students, we are ready for change in our school. I am the person who can help. As treasurer of student council, I would fight for better school lunches, more money for P.E. and art class, new books for the library, less money for homework, and more field trips. Let's make Kay Carl great again! Vote for Tristan! Thank you.

Pinewood Derby

Tonight was Jasen's first official Pinewood Derby! He was so excited and put a lot of thought and effort into his car. He took 2nd place overall, and was awarded the "Most Unique Car" award.

Playing Catch Up

Wow, a lot has gone on since the new year began! Tristan has by far had the most eventful month. He turned 11 on the 12th and had a great birthday. In fact, he told me it was his best one yet! Tristan had been saving for the last few months for an ipod, and he had saved half of the amount when his birthday rolled around. Well, for his birthday he received $100 which he was SO excited about, because he finally had enough for his ipod. And he was so proud to pick out and pay for it himself. Cahl and I also got him a case and charger for it and helped him download some things he wanted, as well as a rocket building kit. His brothers also got his some new Skylanders for the Wii game. On Saturday night, I took him, and 3 friends out to dinner at Johnny Rockets, the arcade and a movie. They all had a great time, and it was a lot of fun. Also this month, Tristan ran for his school's treasurer on the student council. And he won! He is super proud, of course we are also super proud of him, and he is so excited to get started with that. Tristan also began Boy Scouts this month after his birthday. He's happy to be with his friends, and working on all the "big kid" stuff.