Listen to Your Mother

So yesterday was Sunday. Spencer had finally gotten around to fixing the boys' bikes the day before. (You can see where this is going can't you?)

Zander asks if he can ride his bike. I give in.



The moral of the story? Listen to your mother. I knew I should have said no. The whole time he was out there I was thinking--Mom said never ride bikes on Sunday. New rule at Goble house--NO BIKES ON SUNDAY!

Busy Busy Busy

Last week was super busy what with 3 birthdays, the Blue and Gold Banquet, and a baptism.

The boys' new cousin was born on Sunday the 22nd. Then Granny Goon's birthday was the 23rd.

Baxter had his 10th birthday on Wednesday. We celebrated with a special dinner and his favorite brownies. Then he got to make a cake for scouts with his Dad.

Saturday was a special day for the boys' cousin Nikkolas--he got baptized! We enjoyed spending the afternoon with him and delicious sandwiches, drinks, and brownies.

That night we celebrated Baxter's birthday a little more with dinner and a movie. I felt bad that both Baxter's original picks for dinner and movie weren't an option. He finally decided on Inkheart and loved it. Dinner at Tepanyaki was a fun treat for all 3 boys--though Zander made sure to inform us he'll be choosing differently on his birthday.

Well, February went out with a flair! Bring on March's lion!!

Another Level Under Their Belts

So, they did it. The boys are moving up to level 3 in swimming lessons!



This year they both took level 2 back-to-back classes. (I like it this way so they get more water time.) Last year I was told it takes a few times to pass the second level. I'm very proud of my boys for getting there this time! They sure enjoy jumping off the diving board--much to the hidden terror of their mother.

Big Events

Last night was a big night for my older boys. At pack meeting, Baxter received a golden arrow point along with a couple more belt loops. He's worked hard all year and will move up to webelos next month.

Zander experienced his first pack meeting as a scout. He received his bobcat badge and a belt loop.

For the activity they became NASA agents working to save an egg from re-entering the Earth's atmosphere. That was a fun experience. What a big day for both of them! Good job boys.

Today the boys visited the dentist. Good news, no cavities!! Exciting news, Baxter got braces on his two front teeth! In three weeks he'll return to have the chain put on, which will bring them together. That should only take about 4 weeks! When asked to pick a color for the brackets, Baxter first chose his favorite color---YELLOW! The dental assistant and I worked together to convince him yellow might not be the way to go on teeth. His second choice was a great one, and perfect for the upcoming holiday--RED for Valentine's Day! Don't they look great?!

Zander's Big Day

We started out 2009 with a splash! Zander decided to be baptized on Saturday, January 3rd. Zander was so excited! It was a great day.

Zander chose not to plug his nose while being baptized. (You don't plug your nose when you swim.) His Grandpa Goble had to dunk him twice. Then his Grandpa Taylor confirmed him. Zander behaved wonderfully--for Zander.



Thanks to all the friends and family who supported Zander's big day.

I'm so proud of Zander for choosing to make this covenant with his Heavenly Father. I hope he'll always live up to it.