Kids mini-photo shoot

Not so long after I was taking lots of pictures of Makayla, the kids took her into Samantha's room.  I was under the impression that they were just playing with her, which was fine because I was able to get some things done. After quite some time, they came out of Samantha's room and asked if I wanted to see all the pictures they had taken of Makayla. I said sure, and was surprised at all the photos they had taken, Makayla was such a trooper to put up with all the background and prop changes. She was probably saying," What are these kids doing to me"!

Mini-photo shoot

Mom taking a mini-photo shoot of Makayla, just because she is sooooo darn cute!!!

Ice Skating

Alyssa got ice skates from Santa for Christmas this year, and was really anxious to try them out. So in January we took the kids ice skating at Ice World here in Boise. Grandma and Grandpa Scholes, and Ryan were with us. They didn't want to skate so they just watched. They also took care of Makayla so the whole family could skate. We had a lot of fun. The kids were naturals. They all fell a few times, but it didn't take them long to get the hang of it. Shane was already spinning in cirlcles, and trying tricks before we left. Samantha was kind of cautious as not to fall and get hurt, and Alyssa had no fear. She would fall down, and get right back up. After ice skating we all enjoyed a nice hot cup of hot chocolate.  It was a fun family activity, and we will have to definately do it again! Alyssa resting and trying to warm up!

Shane taking a break on the side, humoring his mom and smiling for the camera.

Check out this awesome bunch! I love them soooo much!

Shane ice skating.

Alyssa, cute as a button.

Our beautiful Samantha!

Shane getting his Bear Badge

In January Shane earned his bear badge in boy scouts. I realized later that we video taped most of it, but we didn't take any pictures. So these pictures are just of Shane in his Scout shirt. Shane also received a gold and silver arrow along with his bear badge. In our ward when the scouts earn their bear badge, they have to eat a piece of beef jerkey dangling from a string that either a leader or boy scout holds. They try to make it hard for them by moving the string everywhere, and the scouts are not aloud to use their hands. It is a lot of fun for the boys! We were very proud of him to get his bear badge so early. His birthday isn't until June. Way to go Shane!