Preston got baptized! Yeah! He is such an AWESOME kid and I am so grateful for his decision. We had the opportunity for family to come visit and witness the event. Thanks to the Jones', Hatches, and Larsons for taking time out of their busy lives to come to Maple Valley and support Preston. What a fun filled 11 days.
Although we have built some good looking cars, I just could not help Chris put together a winning car. In the picture above, Christopher's car is the good looking black truck in 3rd place. That was the best finish we ever had in any heat in three years of derby's.
We have been so consistently bad that we took special efforts with Preston to prep him for loosing. We sat him down the night before and tried to explain that the Derby is mostly about having fun and not about winning.
Well after several years of utter failure we have finally entered a winner! Who would have thought a happy go lucky sponge from the sea would take top honors at this year's races. Preston did most of the work himself on the car. He had the idea and I helped him find the right pic of Spongebob.
We could not believe the car was winning. I even had dads come up and ask what our secret was. The problem is, I don't know what the secret was. That worries me since I am sure Preston now expects to have a fast car next year.
Sizing up the competition!
Spongebob by a Nose!
The winners circle!
Way to go Preston...and dad :)
As most of you know, Preston has a severe allergy to peanuts. So severe that if he happens to eat some and not get meds, he could die within 10 minutes. This is nothing new, we have known since he was a baby and have lived accordingly. Most of the time Preston is good about it, but once in awhile he feels down. Especially if he is at a party and everyone else is eating treats and he can't because they either contain peanuts or were processed in a plant that contains peanuts.
I had to run to the school this morning to drop off some things. I ran into Preston's teacher Mrs. Z. who we absolutely LOVE! She adores Preston as well. She stopped me and told me about a conversation she had with Preston last week. I have been laughing ever since. Last week, a child in his class brought cookies. He told Preston they didn't have any peanuts. Mrs. Z., being very cautious, told him he couldn't have one because she didn't know where they were bought or processed. Preston left her side. About 10 minutes later, Preston approached her and said, "Mrs. Z., I can have these cookies." She replied, "Well, how do you know that?" He answered, "Because I ate one and I LIVED!" She said his eyes were just big with excitement and had a grin from ear to ear. It was like he truly contemplated his life and put it on line for this cookie. Oh he makes me smile.
Just thought I would share.
The Young Women in the ward are making and selling cookie dough as a fundraiser. They are selling it by the tub. Each tub costs $12 and will make 3 dozen medium sized cookies. There are three different cookies:
1. Chocolate Chocolate Chip
2. Ginger Molasses
3. Snickerdoodles
We had a great response on Sunday. Thanks to all who have signed up so far.
All cookie dough will be delivered between March 18th and the 21st. We will have more cookie samples on Sunday in the main foyer after church if you are interested.
If you didn't see the sign up sheet on Sunday and want some cookie dough, give me a call!
Thanks!
Can I tell you what a cool kid Christoper is? He's awesome! He has such a sweet spirit about him. He is always willing to help and at times he just wants to hang with you. He has been sooooo busy lately. There were last minute changes made to sport calendars so his basketball and lacrosse seasons are over lapping. He gets home from school and heads off to lacrosse for 2 hours and then straight to basketball for a couple of hours. Then whatever time is left over, he squeezes in his homework. Christopher gives 100% in all he does. He runs his guts out at lacrosse and immediately starts as the point guard on the basketball court. It does frustrate him a bit when all team members don't give it their all. He doesn't understand it. Christopher has also completed his Webelos Merit Badge along with his Arrow of Light. He will be receiving those in a couple of weeks. He also just finished his Science Fair Project. He is a do it yourself kid and did the whole thing on his own, poster board and all. He got an "A" too!
