Nate got a splinter yesterday & it broke off deep in the palm of his hand. We just left it overnight hoping that it would work itself out. Today after school it was swollen. I squeezed it, hoping that maybe the wood splitter would come out but it did not. I felt bad because I squeezed/pushed pretty hard trying to get it out.
Jim checked the internet tonight & one suggestion was to pour hydrogen peroxide on the splinter, wait (didn't say how long) & then it said the splinter would work it's way out. So we gave it a try, we poured the hydrogen peroxide on the splinter, waited a couple minutes. We figured it would take overnight but when I pushed on it after just a couple minuted, the splitter came out really easy...we were all shocked that it worked...so there is our tip for the day...pour hydrogen peroxide on any splinter, wait a few minutes & just like magic it will come out!
Monday, May 11, 2009
He smiled from ear to ear!
I wish I had remembered my camera. We went to Red Robin tonight to celebrate Zach's birthday. The kids pick Red Robin for their birthday dinners because they get a free sundae.
Tonight it was Zach's turn & he could not wait. When his sundae was brought out, he had a HUGE smile on his face. Nate offered to help him eat it but Zach said, "No thanks!" and finished it all himself!
It was a little confusing to him that we went tonight. As we walked in, he said that it was not his birthday because we had not crossed off all the days on his chart. We explained that we were having his Red Robin birthday early but that is actual birthday is a few more days & that is when he will get his cake and presents. I am not sure he really understood but he was not going to turn down the sundae!
Tonight it was Zach's turn & he could not wait. When his sundae was brought out, he had a HUGE smile on his face. Nate offered to help him eat it but Zach said, "No thanks!" and finished it all himself!
It was a little confusing to him that we went tonight. As we walked in, he said that it was not his birthday because we had not crossed off all the days on his chart. We explained that we were having his Red Robin birthday early but that is actual birthday is a few more days & that is when he will get his cake and presents. I am not sure he really understood but he was not going to turn down the sundae!
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Baseball Saturday!
Josh and Nate played at the same time today so we had to divide the troops! Somehow the division was not too equal. Him took Nate to his game & I ended up taking Ethan and Zach to Josh's game! Part of the was because there was a play structure at the park where Josh's game was at. I watched a few innings, then we played on the play structure, then we watched a few innings again...but watching baseball with Ethan & Zach (mostly Ethan) is a lot of work!
Josh had a GREAT game. He hit 2 doubles...his first doubles ever. They were both solid hits into the outfield! He also made an out...which is a rare event in his league. The rule is that each team bats until 3 outs or 5 runs....usually the teams stop at 5 runs with no outs being made.
Jim said that Nate's team had an AWESOME game. They played a really tough team & down after a few innings. They rallied late in the game to come back. Everyone on the team contributed! Jim said it was really neat to watch...the team is really coming together & doing well. They only have 1 loss and 1 tie, so they are pretty high up in the standings. Nate pitched again & was very proud that he pitched more strikes than balls. The coach only had to come in to pitch once. In his league, the players can not be walked. If the pitcher throws 4 balls then the coach of the batter comes into pitch to the batter.
Here are some baseball pictures:
Josh had a GREAT game. He hit 2 doubles...his first doubles ever. They were both solid hits into the outfield! He also made an out...which is a rare event in his league. The rule is that each team bats until 3 outs or 5 runs....usually the teams stop at 5 runs with no outs being made.
Jim said that Nate's team had an AWESOME game. They played a really tough team & down after a few innings. They rallied late in the game to come back. Everyone on the team contributed! Jim said it was really neat to watch...the team is really coming together & doing well. They only have 1 loss and 1 tie, so they are pretty high up in the standings. Nate pitched again & was very proud that he pitched more strikes than balls. The coach only had to come in to pitch once. In his league, the players can not be walked. If the pitcher throws 4 balls then the coach of the batter comes into pitch to the batter.
Here are some baseball pictures:
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Our first family bike ride
We set out on our first family bike ride with all six of us! Josh and Nate rode their own bikes, Zach was on the trail-behind bike, and Ethan rode in a bike seat on my bike! Here are a few pictures of us before we left. 
These pictures were taken before we left. When we returned, we were all drenched. Shortly after we took off it started to rain. We kept going but should have turned back as it rained harder and harder. It actually hailed for a period of time. Needless to say, our trip was cut short. Hail:
So we made it out but our first bike trip was short, wet & cold!
These pictures were taken before we left. When we returned, we were all drenched. Shortly after we took off it started to rain. We kept going but should have turned back as it rained harder and harder. It actually hailed for a period of time. Needless to say, our trip was cut short. Hail:
So we made it out but our first bike trip was short, wet & cold!
Crossing Over
This was something new done by this Pack. At the end of the end of the year the scouts "cross over" in a little ceremony. Josh went from a Tiger to a Bear (or maye is a Bobcat...I get the levels mixed up).
You will notice that Nate is missing from this post. Neither Nate or Josh had completed all the the requirements to move on but they were close. They were both allowed to go through the cross over ceremony & finish the rest of their requirements needed this summer. Nate decided he did not want to go. I think he was a bit tired & started in with one of his "pity me parties" (at least that is what I call them). He said he didn't earn it so he couldn't go. Jim and I explained once that he would cross over & then finish but Nate didn't want to listen. I think his actions are much just an attempt at attention but we have decided not to encourage the negative attitude with attention. Our strategy when he starts with this pity me attitude is to give him no extra attention...we explained the situation but were not about to force him or "beg" him to do go...so we let it go. Josh and Jim left without Nate. I think Nate was a bit surprised & then very disappointed when Josh came home with his new badge and scarf. Hopefully it is a lesson learned for him.
You will notice that Nate is missing from this post. Neither Nate or Josh had completed all the the requirements to move on but they were close. They were both allowed to go through the cross over ceremony & finish the rest of their requirements needed this summer. Nate decided he did not want to go. I think he was a bit tired & started in with one of his "pity me parties" (at least that is what I call them). He said he didn't earn it so he couldn't go. Jim and I explained once that he would cross over & then finish but Nate didn't want to listen. I think his actions are much just an attempt at attention but we have decided not to encourage the negative attitude with attention. Our strategy when he starts with this pity me attitude is to give him no extra attention...we explained the situation but were not about to force him or "beg" him to do go...so we let it go. Josh and Jim left without Nate. I think Nate was a bit surprised & then very disappointed when Josh came home with his new badge and scarf. Hopefully it is a lesson learned for him.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Treasure Quest
I was impressed with the boys' creativity today. Nate got the ball rolling. He came home, sat down at the table & created a treasure map, he even tore some of the edges & smeared parts to make it look old & authentic! Josh and Zach quickly followed with their own maps. The three then proceeded to spend a few hours following the maps to their treasures! Here is Zach, explaining the details of his map. I tried getting Nate and Josh on tape..Nate declined & Josh was too long winded. His explaination of his maps with the vairous trails went on for so long that the file is too big to upload.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Busy Sports weekend!
Lots of sports this weekend.
Nate hit is first DOUBLE this weekend! I missed the hit. We went to the game for a bit but it poured so we left early. Jim said that Nate CRUSHED the ball! Nate is looking more comfortable batting & gaining confidence!
Josh had a great game too! He did make an out for the other team! He was on third, the ball was hit & he started running home. The ball was hit right along the third base line & took a jump up to Josh. When it jumped up, he grabbed it with his hands...oops...lesson learned...leave the ball alone when you are the runner!
Sunday we had football..both boys played games. Nate had some great runs. On one, he used his moves, zigged & zagged past the defenders & almost had a run to the end zone. He stepped out of bounds as he passed the last defender...even without a score, it was a great run! In his game, Josh had a break away & ran the entire distance of the field to score a touchdown! Josh's teams is currently undefeated & in first place!
I think the boys are actually getting a little worn out with two sports. Neither were very excited about going to football today. They like football but I think having the weekend all tied up with sports is getting a bit too much.
Here is Josh getting ready to head off to football, in the football pants that we bought when we went to Husky Stadium.
Nate hit is first DOUBLE this weekend! I missed the hit. We went to the game for a bit but it poured so we left early. Jim said that Nate CRUSHED the ball! Nate is looking more comfortable batting & gaining confidence!
Josh had a great game too! He did make an out for the other team! He was on third, the ball was hit & he started running home. The ball was hit right along the third base line & took a jump up to Josh. When it jumped up, he grabbed it with his hands...oops...lesson learned...leave the ball alone when you are the runner!
Sunday we had football..both boys played games. Nate had some great runs. On one, he used his moves, zigged & zagged past the defenders & almost had a run to the end zone. He stepped out of bounds as he passed the last defender...even without a score, it was a great run! In his game, Josh had a break away & ran the entire distance of the field to score a touchdown! Josh's teams is currently undefeated & in first place!
I think the boys are actually getting a little worn out with two sports. Neither were very excited about going to football today. They like football but I think having the weekend all tied up with sports is getting a bit too much.
Here is Josh getting ready to head off to football, in the football pants that we bought when we went to Husky Stadium.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Our Mountain view..captured by Jim
Jim wanted to show everyone the mountain view we have from our house. If you stand at the top of our starts (shown in picture 1) and look out the large window above our door (picture 2)....MOUNTAINS! maybe more like a mountain top!
Friday, May 1, 2009
Backwards Day
Today was backwards day at school for the older boys. While Josh and Nate decided not to participate, Zach embraced the day...take a look....
The Countdown continues....
Zach has been marking off his countdown & counting the days to his birthday. Here he is counting the days for Jim.
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