Top 10 in '11

Justin:

#10 Grew a beard.
#9 Bought an RV
#8 Saw that there was nowhere to keep the RV, and that the RV wouldn't fit down the driveway, so he promptly built a bigger driveway and broke ground to build a new barn to keep the RV in.
#7 Taught the boys to ride dirt bikes.
#6 Took the wife and kids to see the Statue of Liberty.
#5 Bought some cowboy boots.
#4 Reluctantly accepted his new calling as scoutmaster.
#3 Turned the front yard into a campground for the boy scouts.
#2 Attended CE courses in Seattle, Kansas City, San Antonio, Nashville & NYC
#1 Reunited with family in San Antonio to celebrate his Grandma's 80th birthday!

Bobbi:

#10 Joined a book club
#9 Took up homeschooling
#8 Bought a new swim suit (2 of them, actually.)
#7 Wallpapered the kitchen with educational posters from the Department of Conservation
#6 Went on a 4-day pioneer trek with a group of church youth through Oklahoma in 100-degree weather wearing an apron, bonnet and dress while cooking every meal over a campfire.
#5 Ran a sprint distance triathlon with her big brother & sister in Bountiful, Utah
#4 Wrecked the Suburban on the way to run a sprint distance triathlon with her big brother & sister in Bountiful, Utah...luckily, the bike strapped to the back was unharmed, and the passengers were all okay.
#3 Hit a deer...with aforementioned wrecked Suburban...the deer was not okay.
#2 Performed with her home school class in a local production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"... and it was.
#1 Worked to regain confidence in her ability to operate a moving vehicle, educate her children properly, and run a somewhat functional household.

Brock:
#10 Held his title as local expert on Percy Jackson, Greek mythology, and Roman demigods.
#9 Devoured the entire Harry Potter series.
#8 Took up writing and illustrating his own comic strip.
#7 Earned his Bear Badge in cub scouts.
#6 Attended BYU Football camp with his brothers.
#5 Became an expert at navigating the subway system of NYC
#4 Climbed the statue of liberty, explored the Metropolitan Museum of Art, American Museum of Natural History, and found heaven at the Sony Wonder Lab & Lego World at Time Square.
#3 Trained the cat to pee in the bathroom sink....much to his mother's horror.
#2 Played a goat in a community theater production of "Heidi"
#1 Played "Charlie" in a community theater production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"...and it was.

Austin:
#10 Mastered boogie boarding at Orange Beach, Alabama.
#9 Went Evil Knievel over his new dirt bike.
#8 Learned to whistle.
#7 Picked up some sweet moves from the break dancers of NYC
#6 Made pancakes for the ward talent show.
#5 Worked tirelessly at perfecting his round-off.
#4 Sounded out the theme to "Harry Potter" on the piano.
#3 Finally finished a chapter book!
#2 Rode his bike on the Katy Trail to Hartsburg and back.
#1 Played the role of "David" in a community theater production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever...and it was.

Brandon:
#10 Secured the coveted role of teacher's pet in his home school classroom.
#9 Climbed the statue of liberty, and gained inspiration from the Cirque Du Soleil performers at Radio City Music Hall.
#8 Splashed in puddles wearing his new rain boots.
#7 Designed and commissioned a top secret boys only forest fort.
#6 Constructed approximately 417 original paper airplanes...some of which actually flew.
#5 Got short changed by the tooth fairy...multiple times...he's preparing for litigation.
#4 Took upon himself the responsibility of homeschooling his little sister.
#3 Reached hero status in the eyes of his baby brother.
#2 Played a goat in a community theater production of "Heidi"
#1 Played the role of "Hobie" in a community theater production of "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever"...and it was.

Eden:

#10 Learned to ride side-saddle at 70 mph on the back of Dad's Harley.
#9 Trained the cat to hide behind the washing machine whenever she comes near.
#8 Started early training for motherhood by affixing Huggies to all 47 of her stuffed animals and dolls.
#7 Cut her own bangs...three times...that we know of...at least.
#6 Learned to draw spiritual lessons out of everyday life: "The Holy Ghost is like a dementor...only it doesn't suck our brains."
#5 Knows that when shoes are required, moon boots go with everything.
#4 Spent her 4th birthday at Grandma's house...with no parental supervision. Best. Birthday. Ever.
#3 Enrolled in her first gymnastics class. Definitely not the teacher's pet.
#2 Played a goat in a community theater production of "Heidi"
#1 Didn't realize that the goat was supposed to be a silent, supporting role, and not the star performer.

Kade:

#10 Learned sign language from someone other than his parents, which proved ineffective since his parents don't know sign language. (Is he asking for milk? Or does he want to ride on the train?)
#9 Refused to wear any of the three perfectly adorable Halloween costumes his mother bought for him this year.
#8 Learned his first words: "pee-you", "Heeeyyy", and "Huh?"
#7 Wants to drive the Bobcat....or the Mule...either one would be fine.
#6 Started attending the church nursery...meaning that now Dad has to find a new excuse for skipping Sunday School.
#5 Proved that it is possible to live off of nothing but milk and Grandpa's Popsicles.
#4 Thinks the box of Christmas tree ornaments is his own personal ball pit.
#3 Performs death-defying acts such as head stands, somersaults, jumping off the couch, and climbing the catwalk banister....much to his mother's horror.
#2 Thinks sippy cups are an insult to humanity.
#1 Knows that what he might lack in size he can make up for in style.


Happy Holidays from all of us!

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