Riley - Life Scout Advancement

Riley finally earned his Life Scout Advancement at the Scout Banquet tonight.  He earned 6 Merit Badges and Life.  He is on his way to Eagle Scout with only 4 required Merit Badges and 6 Electives and his Eagle Project.  Hopefully, he will be able to earn Eagle before his 16th birthday next March.  We are so proud of him.  Way to go RILEY!!!

Riley Klondike Overnighter

 Riley and a few other scouts and varsity scouts went on a Winter Overnighter.  Because the District Klondike was cancelled this year, because of lack of snow, the ward decided to go anyways on their own.  Riley was so excited, because he loves the snow and has not had the chance to sled or play in it this year.  We have to get him a new coat and some boots, because the ones from last year were too small, and we didn't know this, because he hasn't needed to use them.  Walmart had some many boots and coats for sale, it was crazy.  We were able to get them for half price too.
They went to Diamond Fork to campout overnight.  He took his butt boards that he got from christmas to try them out, but because there wasn't much snow and only ice, they broke.  Oh well, at least he was able to use them this year.  As the tradition for Riley on campouts, he has to always have funyons and jerky nuggets.  All the other boys seen to like it when he has these snacks.  He came back smelling like a campfire and his sleeping bag and ground cover where all wet.

Riley's PHS Choir Ensemble

Riley and 10 other Men's choir singing "Cotton Fields"

Erika Singles Ward Talent Show

Erika accepted to play in Lamb Of God Orchestra

Erika applied to be part of the 50 player orchestra for the musical production of "Lamb of God", playing at the American Fork Tabernacle April 6 & 7.  She wasn't sure if she was going to make it in, because there were only 50 spots, but they emailed her and she got the last one in 2nd violins.  She was so excited.  She has to practice every Sunday in Saratoga Springs from 6 - 7:30 pm until April 6.  They emailed her all the music, which ended up being 46 pages - 14 songs total.  The link below is a video of some of the music that she will be playing.  http://www.spiremusic.org/lamb/
We are so proud of her.  She is an talented violinist.  10 years of practice and commitment has paid off.

24th Anniversary

We celebrated our anniversary with Tamra & Scott, because their anniversary is the 10th.  They came to Provo and we went to Texas Roadhouse for Dinner and then went and saw a movie called "The Chronicle."  Dinner was awesome and we were so full - we ate too much.  The movie on the other hand was a little bit disturbing.  The critic's rated it 4 stars, so we figured it was going to be good.  It is about 3 high school students that make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. As they learn to control their abilities and use them to their advantage, their lives start to spin out of control, and their darker sides begin to take over.  We left the movie a little puzzled and wondered what we just saw.  Oh well, it was about spending time together and having fun.  Thanks for the best 24 years Brian and hopefully we will have 24 more to come.

Riley's new friend - Leah

Riley seems to have the personality to atract younger children.  This little gal, Leah, in our ward loves Riley.  Every time he is passing the sacrament, she is calling his name and watches for him.  There was one  Sunday when he wasn't at church, and she was asking where he was.  She says his name over and over.  We think it is because it is easy to say, Riey.  It is so fun to see him interact with her.  Erika is jealous, because she loves to babysit her, and Leah can't say Erika's name.