D backs fan fest

 We headed over to Chase ballpark to check out the Diamondbacks fan appreciation day.  The kids were super excited just to be able to go hang out on the field and get a different view of the stadium.

They had all sorts of booths with activities going on, tons of fun games to play with giveaways for the kids.

One of their favorite parts was the tour of the players locker room and weight room.  It was pretty neat to see the 2001 world series trophy.

 Then we went and hung out in the dugout for awhile.

The kids got an autograph from Charles Brewer who is one of the pitchers and is an actual AZ native.  Hunter had him sign a shirt and the girls wanted him to sign their sunglasses.

The players were having Q&A sessions on the stage with the crowd and there was two field areas set up where kids could go and play some ball with the bobbleheads :)

The kids enjoyed playing all the games and we won ten free d-backs tickets, lower level behind home plate! It'll be fun to take the whole fam to a couple of games.

Fox Sports Kidcaster

Hunter had the opportunity to audition for the Fox Sports kidcaster at the stadium.  When it was his turn to do his mock interview on camera it was fun to watch him react to the female reporter. He kept smiling and every once in awhile would blush a little at her.

He honestly did a great job, he looked at her and the camera, he smiled and seemed super comfortable being interviewed even with all the people watching.  I was so proud of him that he took the opportunity and it was a great experience with public speaking. Way to go dude, good job!

P.S. loving the hand in the pocket stance :) wish I could have had a copy of him doing his interview.

Shades.

He thinks he's pretty cool when he wears big sister's sunglasses :)

Blue and Gold and Science labs

Last week was blue and gold banquet for scouts and it was a western theme.  The scoutmaster made some really cute minion decorations that the boys loved.  There was chili, awards, and a cake exchange.  Can't believe that Hunter is almost done with his first year of Webelos. Hunter's favorite scouting activity is in March, Pinewood derby is right around the corner!!

His class also had a field trip to the AZ Science lab this week.  He was bummed because both the projects that they did, one was making a working motor and the other using batteries to light a light bulb and he has already done on his own at home awhile ago.  Some pics he took from the trip on his Ipod..

Valentine's

I had a great weekend with Deke and our little Valentine's.  They are really what everything is all about for us.  I feel so blessed in my everyday with them.  They are fun,silly, smart, sweet, happy, kind and a million other things.  I love being their mom.

 Our weekend was spent some what helping Em get back on her feet from being sick.  Here she is enjoying a little breakfast in bed..

We went through the Gilbert temple one more time as a family before it closed.  This time was even more special than the last because the kids remembered what they had seen and had more questions this time which was great.  Avery was sealed to us on Valentine's day in 2008 which was so special.  I loved that we got to walk through the sealing room and remember that day.  To be able to talk with Avery about it, I am so grateful for the opportunity we had we to be sealed together.

We watched movies, played games, took the kids for breakfast for dinner (something that they love to do)

Deke and I got out for a date night and went shopping for clothes, then went to Oregano's and had stuffed mushrooms and a peanut butter chocolate chip pizookie.  YUM!! He is so wonderful, he is my best friend. I love you babe.