Scouts!

 Both Daphne and Silas are in Scouts this year for the first time, Daphne in Girl Scouts and Silas in Cub Scouts.  We've been busy with scouting activities recently.  The Pinewood Derby was today for the Cub Scouts, and Silas raced The Sled.  The placement wasn't great, but it was a fun event and we learned a lot for next year.  

Girl Scout cookie season has started, and this will be our first year selling.  We get our cookies tomorrow, so hopefully we'll be able to sell them!  We're also all going camping with the Cub Scouts mid February for the weekend.  It should be fun, and definitely will be interesting!  I also booked a spot a Leo Cabrillo for us to camp one night over spring break and take Ruby :)

Universal Studios!

 This year for Silas' birthday we went to Universal Studios.  We had a really great time, Super Nintendo World was definitely a highlight.  The rides are definitely different than Legoland, but after a few times Daphne really liked the Secret Life of Pets ride. 

I'm glad we did the California Neighbor pass and will be able to go back again!

Happy 9th Birthday!!

 Happy Birthday, Silas!  I am so happy to be able to celebrate another birthday with you!  I am so proud of everything you have accomplished this year, how many new things you have tried, and how hard you have worked.  You are such a kind, sensitive person.  I love our time spent watching documentaries and our talks when walking Ruby.  I love seeing your interests develop and seeing you grow.  I love your jokes, your kindness and seeing you do so well in school and new things you try.  I can't wait to see what the future has in store for you.    

I am so lucky to be your mom, I love you more than I can ever tell you. 

Love, 

Mom

A New Year

 It's always hard to pack away the Christmas decorations, but this year I was especially sad.  Christmas is such a magical time and reminds me of happier days with my family.  This year we didn't have the perfect magical Christmas morning, but we are all healthy, together, and we definitely did have many enjoyable moments over the break.  

The kids are still off school another week, and we are going to Universal Studios this weekend for Silas' birthday.  Steve and I are taking off work this week also, which I am very excited about.  Definitely no rush to go back!

Christmas Eve

 Christmas has come up very quickly this year, since the kids were in school until last Friday December 22nd.  I got to help with both their holiday parties which I always enjoy.  It's so good to see glimpses of what their days at school are like.  

Silas and Steve walked in the Christmas parade with the cub scouts, Daphne wanted to watch instead of walking with the girl scouts.  Daphne had a S'mores event with her Girl Scout troupe, fortunately she is friends already with one of the girls in her troupe and will hopefully get to know the others.  Otherwise, we've been up to our usual Christmas activities.  Lola and Jinx visited us again this year, and we went to see Candy Cane Lane last night.  The kids have gotten their presents from the relatives, and they are very excited for Christmas tomorrow.  We went to Scooter's Jungle today which hopefully got them worn out enough to sleep tonight. 

New Bike!

Silas upgraded his bike, and he's really enjoyed riding a lot recently.  Steve got a new bike also and has been riding more with him.   Daphne is still most comfortable on her Frozen bike with the training wheels.