The Build

We are almost ready to move in.  Got the  CofO today. Should be ready to move in this weekend, or next week.  The kids have been such great helpers keeping the yard and inside cleaned up when we ask them to.  Didn't take tons of pictures of the process…because we've done this a few times over, but I did get a couple for scrapbooking purposes.

Winter Basketball 2014

Basketball season has begun.  For about 2 weeks we had soccer, and basketball overlapping, and life was a little hectic.  We are just finishing up Preston's Thanksgiving soccer tournament and we are done with soccer tell spring.  The kids have all had 2 games so far, and seem to really like there teams. Preston is learning a new position this year; that we all laugh about.  He is playing post for his team.  It's a new position, he is figuring out since he is one of the tallest on his team this year.  He is also one of the younger ones as well.  So he is up against some big 6 grade boys.  He is doing great and is looking really good out there.  Just got to make sure he uses his BIG body to block out the others.  (ha ha)  Shaylee and Addison have the stealing the ball and going for the lay up down.  I've actually had to tell them to quit being ball hogs.  Which my mother didn't like me yelling to them.  She said to let them shoot as much as they want.  Overall we are having fun, and that's what matters most.

Thanksgiving day 2014

We had a GREAT Thanksgiving.  Of course we missed a few of our most favorite peeps…but the show must go on.  We held our first annual Eves family Turkey Trot.  Weather was so nice that morning, and I think all the kids won the adult  (kinda, not really).  We came home from our run/walk to Costco muffins, hot chocolate, or orange juice.  Then, most hopped in the hot tub to get warm, and relax their tired bodies ;).  My mom did a great job with thanksgiving and everything tasted warm, and delicious.  I was SO full after, but still managed to have more later.  Dean and I were able to get all our black Friday deals online the day before so we only had a couple things we needed to go to Walmart for we were in around 5:40, the deals were for 6:00, we left the store at 6:09.  So we were happy, and glad to be done with that.  Now that I know how to do the online shopping thing, I hate going to the stores and fighting for something, when I can easily get it in my p.j.'s and sooner.  We had a great day, and enjoyed every ones company.  So thankful for ALL our family on both sides, and for our health, and all the blessing we've received this year.  Happy Thanksgiving.

Arrow Of Light

Preston received his Arrow of Light This November Pack Mtg.   He worked really hard, and actually passed everything off a month early.  He also received his religious knot as well.  That means he passed off everything he needed to in his Duty to God book.  We were luck to have a really neat Webelo leader who has worked in Scouts forever, and does such a great job with the boys.  We are so excited to be moving out of cubs, and into Scouts.