One lucky duck...

While eating at a the Village Inn in Provo last week Ben spotted a coloring contest.  We took the picture home for him to color and I secretly hoped he would forget about it.... no such luck.  While coloring the picture the next day kept saying that he couldn't wait until he won the contest.  I then gave him the talk...as every good mother should... about how it isn't important if you win or not, it just matters that you do your best. 

Well, Village Inn called last night and look what Ben won...



I love the pinewood derby...

Gotta love the pinewood derby... great lessons can be learned about good sportsmanship and how life isn't always fair. 

Ben's car was VERY consistant, it took 3rd place in every heat. 

He received the award for "the toughest looking car".

I'm looking...

Watched Alice and Wonderland last night and was reminded of my favorite quote in that movie: 

The Mad Hatter to Alice...  "You're not the same as you were before.  You were much more 'muchier'.  You've lost your muchness... in there (pointing to her gut), something's missing." 

Muchness in the dictionary means "the quality or state of being in great quantity, extent or degree." Today I am looking for my muchness.

Eight is great...

Ben's Baptism day...

Ben turned eight on January 6th and was baptized by his dad, on February 5th.  It was a VERY special day filled with lots of love, family, and friends. 

Ben with his grandpa and grandma Tenney.

Ben LOVES his new scriptures.  He reminds us everyday that we need to read them together as a family.  What a good example... he is certainly keeping us on our toes. Guess I need to step it up.