Saturday was the USA Mens’ Gymnastics New Jersey State Championships. This was the first time Caleb was able to compete with his level and age group because it was on a Saturday. He was excited to actually be there with
District Pinewood Derby
Caleb was able to participate in the District Pinewood Derby run-off last week. He loved sitting with the older boys from his den and getting to know them better. He was excited when he came in first in his first
Clean Community
Our town has been concentrating on being a “Clean Community” for the last few years. Every year they have an awards ceremony to recognize groups that have worked on cleaning the community or done something to help recycle. Emma and
Pinewood Derby 2009
Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky one for Caleb. The last two years Caleb consistently placed 10th at his Pinewood Derbies. Then this year, the magic Bear year, he placed 3rd! Here is a look at the
A Nice, Quiet Saturday
A quiet Saturday at home: – Sleeping in – Caleb’s birthday pictures – Lunch at TGI Fridays – Grocery shopping – Catching up on life – Preparing for Branch Conference tomorrow – Starting Caleb off on his Faith in God
Caleb’s Baptism
Caleb was able to be baptized the Saturday after his birthday. He had invited some of his teammates from the gym and some special people he knows from church, but even more people showed up from our branch. We were
Caleb’s Big 8th Birthday – Round 2
One week ago today we celebrated Caleb’s 8th birthday. It was a big day for all of us as both sets of grandparents flew in to be here for his baptism on Saturday. Can we just say that day was
Caleb’s Second Gymnastics Meet
Update from Caleb’s first meet 2 weeks ago: Caleb’s official scores were finally compared to those of the others from his level (if you remember, he got permission to compete Saturday instead of Sunday when his level was scheduled) –
Caleb’s Big 8th Birthday – Round 1
You may have noticed that when our kids have birthdays we usually forgo the big friend parties for special family activities. This year Caleb really wanted to do something with his friends to celebrate, but one look at our calendar
Caleb’s First Gymnastics Meet
Caleb had his first gymnastics meet yesterday. I don’t know who was more nervous, Chris or Caleb. Caleb woke up in the morning, got dressed, and was ready for the day before anyone else was awake. He was so excited.