Spooner Lake Hike

 

Today we drove over to Spooner Lake and went hiking around the 2.1 mile trail.  It was nice to be in the mountains with all the huge trees.

 Smiley Face Log

 Boys trying to catch a fish with their hands.

 Coming up with a plan  to catch a fish.

 Dad was finally talked into helping.

They didn't catch one.

 Another smiley tree.

 "Taking a relax"

Huge Moth

We found a huge moth on the side of our house.  It was 4 1/2".  The boys thought it was the coolest thing and checked on it though out the day.

First Succesful sleepover

Trevor and Cole often ask to sleep together.  We had tried a couple times but it ends up in hours of laughing, playing and eventually fighting.  This time it actually worked and they fell asleep within a half hour.

Awana Award Ceremony 2013

A couple weeks ago we had the Awana Award Ceremony.  Trevor received a ribbon for completing his first book.  Cole got an award too but was so fast I was unable to get a picture.

 Trevor with his Sparkie leaders and friends.

 Funny pose

Cops and Burgers

 

 

This past weekend we went to an event called Cops and Burgers.  There were several old cars to see along with the police and highway patrol.  The boys enjoyed going to the booths and talking to the police officers.  Cole couldn't pass up getting his picture taken with the Applebee's mascots.

 We thought this sign described the boys pretty well. 

Run or Dye 5K 2013

We did the Run or Dye 5K today.  As you go along the course they throw colored dye at you.  It ended up being a hot day but we had fun getting colored. 

Cole's T-ball Team

Here are some pictures of Cole and his baseball team.  He is loving it.  He is learning to hit the ball when the coach pitches it.  He has hit two balls in games now and played first base last week.

Tree

We found a big tree at a park and tried to figure out how many people it takes to wrap around the tree.  The answer was...4.

The Ugly Woodpecker

Trevor's class did a series of plays this week.  Trevor was in The Ugly Woodpecker.  He played Donnie Duck.  Each kid had a mask that they decorated to portray their part.  Trevor did a great job.  It was fun to see how well the kids did with memorizing their lines.

Ziplining over the Truckee River

We went to the Reno River Festival today.  One of the activities they offered was ziplining.  Of course Craig and Trevor jumped right on that.  Trevor jumped off as soon as the door was open.  When they got off he asked to go again.  Guess he isn't afraid of heights.  :)

Youth Baseball night at the Reno Aces game

Tonight was youth baseball night at the Reno Aces.  Players from all over the area came to the game and did a parade around the field before the game.  Cole was so excited to be on the "Big Aces" field.  Each kid had to wear their baseball shirt and hat then when they walked by home plate they announced the name of each team.

 Out on the field

 Some of the members of his team.  Cute little t-ball Aces.

 Giving high fives to some "fans"

 Waving to mom

Cole's First T-Ball Game

Today was Cole's first T-ball game.  He was so excited to play.  He was able to bat twice and retrieved a couple balls. 

Waiting in the dugout for his chance to bat.

He hit the ball and made it safely to first base.

Run Home!!!

 

 

Trevor's Egg Drop 2013

Trevor's school had their annual egg drop today.  Each kid had to make some sort of device to try and keep the egg from breaking when it was thrown from the top of the school.  Trevor decided to put his egg in between 3 sponges.

 

Here is the principal and a teacher throwing the eggs off the roof.

Bombs Away!!

Trevor's landed with a small bounce.

Trevor and his friend Amaya with their eggs.



Very excited to see if his egg made it.

And it survived!

Great job Trevor!!