Easton's President's Report

Today was Easton's 3rd grade President's report. The president that he chose to report on was Franklin Delano Roosevelt. He did a great job and I was impressed with all the things he told the class about FDR. His famous phrase....."Only fear is fear itself." Easton spoke clearly and did a great job on his poster.

Miss Hinckley, his teacher, asked if any one had questions for Easton, and E was able to answer all the questions that were asked.
He was pretty nervous. When I got to the classroom, I put my arm around him and I could feel his little heart beating so very fast.
I was very proud of Easton and thought he should get a "Atta-boy" for the report and presentation.
Easton and his classmates performed the Preamble that they have been memorizing in class. "WE the People...."
They even had a few hand actions.

Thanks for letting me come to your class Easton and watch you give your report on

Franklin Delano Roosevelt.

Friends for Life

Meet Jensen and Lindsay! These 2 are definitely friends for life. They have been friends since before they were 3. I have to say I think they are BFF's. Lindsay and Jensen hang together, fight like brother and sister, stick up for each other, look out for each other, keep each other making good choices, and play together. This is a picture of them at Park City boarding/skiing. They've had a pass there together for 3 years. I am grateful for Lindsay because she pretty much keeps J and his buddies in line. They are great friends and great kids that make good choices. Love that they are such good friends. Love them both!

In Logan's Honor

Being the youngest child has its perks, but it also has its bummers! We have always teased Easton that eventually he would become an only child, having to hang out with Mom and Dad because everyone else is busy with their activities and lives. Tonight was one of those nights. To get Easton to hang out and go eat with Boom and I we bribed him with "Wingers famous Asphalt Pie" (which is technically Logan's favorite). He decided that was a pretty good trade off. He dedicated his Asphalt Pie to Logan and ate it all in his honor (except Dad had a few bites to share). We are excited to have 2 on 1 time with Easton as we hang on to life as parents on the brink of being grandparents.

Ice Skating for FHE

For the past few months, "The Whittaker Clan" has been having FHE once a month. February was our month to plan and we decided that it would be fun to go ice skating. It was very fun and we enjoyed being together. The Savages were sick and unable to come, but we missed them. Ryne was missed as well, he had to work, and Chase couldn't be there either. Thanks everyone for a great night and being so willing to do whatever we planned.

Meg, Jensen, Jordy, Shea and Kyle
Easton was so excited to go ice skating. He hadn't ever been before. He got his skates on but didn't want to wait for anyone to go with him. I think he thought it was going to be so easy. First time around the rink, he fell hard on his bottom and there wasn't anything I could say or do to get him back on the ice. He decided "I am NEVER skating again." Hopefully, time will heal and maybe next year he will give it another try.
Shea and Kyle
I even skated....very carefully with Jordy
Jordyn
Todd, Dani, and Meg helped Dani's little boy Graham ice skate as well.
Jensen playing tag with the other kids
Love the hat Graham!
Kyle and Shea
Annie, Jordy and Meg
These 3 were party goers, but non-skaters due to injuries and as they all said "We're too old!"

3rd Grade Basketball!!!

January thru March are the basketball months, and much to Boomer's chagrin, Easton wanted desperately to play. January thru March are typically the skiing months as well, hence Boomer's chagrin. We are hoping that it is a phase for Easton and that skiing will become his favorite winter sport, instead of basketball. However, due to his amazing season, we don't see this happening. It was fun to watch Easton play basketball and to see what a great team player he truly is.

Easton made alot of points for his team this year, but what I loved most was how he made sure that all the boys had an opportunity to shoot the ball. Easton made passes to everyone and cheered loud when they scored.
He enjoyed making lay-ups
and most people could tell that he played basketball with older kids. (mainly his brothers)
Shooting.....
Passing....
Getting pointers....
Dribbling.....
Enjoying the game....

Baby Whitt is born!

"ROBERT WHITT CARDON" Dani and Ryne's darling #2 baby boy was born while we were at Targhee. I think Dani likes to deliver while we are out of town. Graham was born while we were at Lake Powell. We went to see him as soon as we got home. What a darling bundle!

My boys were so excited to hold him, and I thought these pictures were so priceless! They both just looked at him so lovingly! Jensen said after we left, "I am so excited to be an uncle."
Neither one of the boys wanted to give up holding "Whitt", but everyone needed to have a turn. Haha! especially me.

Targhee 2012

Targhee 2012.......Awesome snow, great friends and family!

Whitt Family (minus a few critical members)
Grateful parents for great kids and opportunities to be together
Kyle and Shea
Jordy
Jensen
Easton John
By the end of the day, my coat was caked with snow in the fur....pretty funny!

I think Targhee was blessed with 3 feet of snow this weekend. Lucky us!

Our great friends the Morleys went with us again this year, as did The Larsons and the Petersons. Love them! We had such a great time.
It snowed everyday we were there, which is great considering we haven't had ANY snow at home. The ski resorts at home are relying on the man made stuff. We couldn't have picked a better weekend to go if we wanted to.
Easton skiied great. He took lessons the first day and his instructor said he was a dream student. He did everything she asked and more. This is the first year that he has skiied with poles. He thought they were pretty weird at first, but told Boom..."I love skiing with poles."
Easton, Lars Larson and Chandler Selk. They had a great time in the blizzard that day.
BV was so anxious to get to the slopes and see how his newly repaired hip would perform. He said it was great.....no pain and performed like a pro.
Shea and I were a bit slow in getting ready that first day, but Kyle was raring to go.
Dad and E waiting to go the first day
Jordyn, J, and Kyle
"My name is Glenn..." Hahaha! inside joke.
Jordyn and Jensen getting ready to ski the first day.
Stella....
The boys running in the blizzard to get to the pool.
Jensen was in training for swimming, so Kyle was my enforcer to make sure that he went to the pool to workout while we were at Targhee. Don't know how much of a workout that he got, but I know they sure had fun.

Targhee 2012 was a great year. We realized how much we missed it after being gone for 2 years. It is truly one of our most favorite places to go as a family. We hope to have those family members not with us this year, to be there or be square next year. We are truly blessed with much and are so grateful to have been able to go back to Targhee this year. We went to Targhee for the first time in 1996 and have been every year but 3. Pretty good odds that we will be back again!