Pinewood Derby

Lately Bryce seems to think he has 2 beds...his own, and ours.  Most nights he ends up in our bed around 3 a.m. or so.  Stinker!  On this night he said he had 3 beds.  He included this tub as a bed...

Goodnight Bryce

Are you comfy?

I received these adorable pictures of Thomas' first haircut!

Doesn't look so sure...

A comb!  It's the simple things!

Last weekend the boys had their first basketball games.  Zane is on a new team and Mason is on the same team as last year.  Their first games were at the exact same time, at different locations.  So Matt went with Zane and I went with Mason.  Zane was THRILLED to get #35 - Eric Hosmer's number!  

After basketball we headed to Iowa for our final Christmas gathering with the Beggs family.  It was the first time we had seen Jack's house since he added on and put the basement underneath.  It is awesome!  It was perfect for all of us to gather and enjoy some family time!  We also celebrated many of the little ones' birthdays since they either just passed or are coming up soon!

Bryce with his birthday presents

Having fun opening presents!

Sweet Myah!

That face!

The birthday kids!

This weekend was busy!  First we began with Mason's basketball game.  

Then we had the Pinewood Derby.  Matt and Zane were excited, but didn't know what to expect.  This year's car was blue again.  Pretty predictable!  :)  Zane ended up getting second place in his class and also second in the finals for the whole pack.  Only first place goes on to districts so we won't be doing that this year.  Matt, of course, is blaming himself and already figured out what he did wrong and how he could have won, but Zane and I are thankful to not have to go to districts.  It's a super long day!

Putting on the final touches the morning of the derby

Ready to race!

Bryce had to sit on Zane's lap to watch!

Second place!

Zane 2nd place, Tanner 3rd place!

After all of the scouts race, there is an open class, where anyone can enter, and there are no rules.  Mason entered the same car he entered last year, one of Zane's old ones, and Bryce entered Zane's car from this year.  Last year Mason came just short of winning (another car had a wheel fall off and went into his lane) and he was so upset about it.  There is a traveling trophy that goes to the winner each year.  The rule is you have to add something to it, and bring it back the following year.  Well, this year he won that darn trophy and now we have to keep it for a year.  Ugh!  It's taller than Matt and just hideous!  He's pretty proud and excited so we'll find a discreet corner...

Bryce and Mason with their trophies

With everything going on, we had to miss Thomas' first birthday party.  We were sad to miss it and hope we get to see him soon!  Thankfully they sent me some pictures to enjoy!

I'm one!

Such a cutie!

"Happy Birthday Thomas!"

Lots of presents!

Vroom vroom!

Playing with one of the toys we gave him!

We actually had to leave Zane's Pinewood Derby early to get to his game.  Matt and the young 2 boys stayed there and I went with Zane to his game.  Fourth grade basketball is on a whole new level.  It's not easy for this mama to watch.  They can foul, foul out, get called for EVERYHING that they didn't used to, and can steal the ball from each other.  I had my hands covering my eyes some of the time and had to stop myself from yelling!  I don't like this and I know it won't get easier!

After a busy weekend I'm glad to have another day to relax at home!  I started therapy on my ankle last week.  I am currently going 3 times per week.  Makes it hard to get much done in the evenings when I'm at therapy for an hour and a half.  I'm hoping this speeds up the healing process.  I'm getting better...just not as quickly as I'd like!