busy days

hey everyone! I just wanted to put out a note to say hi. It has been an exciting week... it actually started out very quiet with Monday off for MLK holiday, but boy did it pick up! We welcomed in a new president this week and watched all of the ceremonies... very exciting for an 8 year old. I really hope he remembers all of it, because this may be his president throughout most of the rest of his school years.. weird huh? Also, I think it's good to involve the kids in how our country runs and how we use our voting process and how we welcome in new leaders, because it instills respect. Not only respect for the president of this great country in which we live, but respect for something bigger than you in general... which is what I want for my kids. For them to have respect for things bigger than they are.. their parents, their elders, their leaders, their teachers, and their God. It's good for them.

We also have had boys here this week building, sanding and painting away on their cub scout derby cars. We also took a trip to the new library with all of the cub scouts one night and this weekend is the big Pinewood Derby Race! We'll see how it turns out. We'll also be making a drive to Houston on Saturday to see our cousin Mason baptized. It's been a long week, and a busy weekend full of activities and by the time we're done another one will be starting. It's good to stay busy! We hope you all are doing well at your houses and staying busy. We'll let you know race results when they come in! As always, love, Jen