Devins Band Concert

Devin has started playing the trumpet this year and has been doing a great job! He has been second chair since he started. The 6th grade band is so big that the concert is the first time that they all played together. There are over 200 band members and over 30 trumpet players. I think they did a good job. See the video below.

As part of the concert, they asked if one of the parents could go up and play. Sure I'll go. Do you get extra credit for this.-you know your dad ACTUALLY plays the trumpet. Lets just say, I was not the only one just blowing random notes.

It was fun to see Devin perform- Way to go Dev!

Devins Band Winter Concert

1st day of school

summer cont...

We had a lot of cousin time. We had to get it in. We were lucky to be able to spend three weeks there. The Dawsons just moved there as well so we had even extra cousins this year. The kids are already talking about going back.

This year was the Bunker reunion. It was fun catching up with the Harris family and all of their new additions. Some great stories were told and memories made. This picture is of my mom. She is telling stories about our ancestors and with this she had photos of them around the pavillion with their names underneath. I wish that I had my video on. I was so mesmorized with the whole thing, not only did I not take videos- I didn't take pictures of ANY of it. Help to all of those who attended. Send me pictures---Please!

At the beginning of the reunion, we had all of the families meet to spend some "gathering" time. We had a giant water slide in Susans back yard. It did not take long for the fun to begin.

I know this is a blurry photo. My camera broke. So all of the photos are from my phone. ugh. At Beckys the kids spent a ton of time on her trampoline. It makes me miss ours. Note to self. Get trampoline.

Summer Fun in Utah

Brittany spent her day off and filled tons of water balloons and made a cousin water fun day. Thanks Brittany!

Seven Peaks was crazy- Braeden went on Everything scary FIRST! Which meant mom had to go on them as well. The drop of doom ones are scary enough, but to watch your little guy do it is even scarier! Devin is getting old enough to go off with the older crowd. I saw glimpses of him throughout the day. They both were having a blast with their cousins.

Moving into our new home for the first time. Mixed emotions there. More on move later.

The last time at the Sienna House. I have a lump in my throat typing so I will move on and post about this later. Still fresh. Boo hoo.

One last culdesac party before we leave Houston. We will miss the kids and my wonderful neighbors so much.

Devin's Webelo

Devin earned his Webelo award in September, he is working on his arrow of light! Just a few more weeks and he is DONE- yeah! He has done double duty lately to be able to try and get every badge in the book. Cross your fingers!

Pinewood derby

Here it is- the derby! Ok, I have to say I have noticed that every boy at the age of 9-10 cannot take a picture unless their mouth is wide open. What is it with that?
We came in 5th place overall. Pretty good, better than last year. We did learn a few tricks for next year. Echards, bring it on!
They had a sibling race and Braeden was chomping at the bit to race, he was more excited than all of us for this. He designed and painted his car and very specific decals he wanted. Devin on the other hand was like, whatever. But when the race came- he came alive! It was so much fun, we already have our ideas brewing for next year.
Below is Devins car- good eh?

Proud of Devin

I have been so proud of my boy this weekend. Devin had a recital this weekend and he was wonderful! He has always had a love for music and I am glad that he continues even when it is tough. When a toddler and watching cartoons, he would focus more on the background music than the cartoon. We bought him a drum and he kept in time with the music while watching. We knew then that he would love the piano. And he does! Thank you Pam - a great teacher!!

4th grade for Devin

Devins off to 4th grade and he is ready. I had to peek in at him to take some photos. Apparantly, there are not many 4th grade moms doing this. Sorry Devin. Next year I will hide a camera in your backpack and you can take a quick photo for me. :-)

Leaving 3rd grade behind

My boy is growing up and getting smarter day by day. Awards day was great for him. He continues to amaze me. Today he sat down and tried to teach Braeden how to add 30+40. He wants him to get an edge on school.

Art

I have been waiting all year to get something home from art at Devins school and finally I got it. Dev came home today and told me that they did a very special project. He had to draw something special for his parents that reminded us of him. They sent home a sheet to order this design to be put on mugs, tshirts, etc... Looking at it I said, "this is neat, what is it?" " A piece of Bacon mom." Devin says. "Um, why bacon honey?" Trying not to sound confused and supressing the giggle. " You know I like bacon mom." SO, when you come to my house and see mugs and plates with bacon on it. Or me wearing a tshirt with bacon, you will know-
I love my bacon loving kid! I am taking orders :-)

blue and gold banquet

Tonight was our Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scouts. The boys were to make a cake with their dads that represented a state. Devin did Indiana- The Indy 500 cake. He won 1st prize in his Bear den. WAHOO! Even better, we didn't bring any home. It was sugar upon sugar. Fun night and the kids enjoyed having bites of everyones cake.

Valentines Party

Devins Valentines party was so fun I just had to post. It is a good thing that we are out in the portables or I think we might have been in trouble. The whole building was shaking. We put on some music and we did the chicken dance and a congo line. We did not even get to any games because the kids were having so much fun. I think I caught some of the parents doing the chicken dance, you know- it's contagious! Well, sugar, music, food and fun make for a great party. Way to go 3rd Grade!

Valentines

We had a wonderful Valentines, we decided to spend it with the family and just chill this year. What girl would not want to spend it with 3 handsome boys?

If I were a rich man

Tag your it

Thanks for the tag Angie! Ok, here are the rules: Go to your pictures and go to the 6th folder. Open up the 6th picture and post it.

This is of Devin when he was 3 years old. We were living in Washington and I was about to have Braeden. Devin is wearing his pull-up(clean of course) on his head and dancing around the living room. I am sure he was singing a Barney song, since that is what he watched ALL THE TIME! I am sure now he would not admit to that. Such a cute blue eyed boy.

I tag Mindy, Jaimie and Rachael

I got my Wolf!

I got my wolf! Devin earned his wolf a gold
and two silver arrows, his bb gun beltloop,
and archery beltloop. When the Scout Master
asked him about how he earned these he told
him and when he asked him how many targets
he hit, he said "Well, actually I didn't hit any."
I guess it is the trying that counts. I think he
should get a medal for being so honest. :-)
He made a smore tie holder and ate a ton of
chocolate, marshmellows and graham crackers.
Now on to more belt loops and arrows!

3rd grade

Hushed, I sneek upstairs not to wake Braeden. I sat on Devins bed a while and looked at him sleeping. He has grown up so much. Do I wake him or just keep him here with me forever? A touch on his arm, "mom, is it time!?" He is so excited he jumps out of bed and races to his clothes. He is so excited he wants to skip breakfast and go straight to school. Got your backpack? your waterbottle? -"What pictures again!"- Hand in hand we walk down the street. He is still not to old and I am grateful. He is talking about homework and recess and the discoveries about his classroom. He misses school. He loves to learn. To the school door and I make him stop for another photo. Really I am stalling so I can see him one more time before he makes his journey through the third grade. In he goes, smiling. Off I go smiling too. I am so blessed with this little boy God has entrusted to me.

Devin at the beach

Up and down the beach for shells. In they go to his collection drawer. Hey, I wonder if this passes of a wolf elective.hehe

Gotta love that smile!

Every time he would come out of the water, I wondered if he would still be wearing his trunks. He would live in the water if he could. He dove under, over and through the waves. I had to stay close by, or he might of ended up in Florida!