January Happenings part 1

Byron had January 2nd off so we enjoyed some family time. We headed down to Orem and had fun going to Krispy Kreme. It is always fascinating to see the donuts getting made and of course to eat them is another story. After that we went down to Provo to eat at the famous "J Dawgs." They have some amazing hot dogs with this special sauce they put on them. They were good - some of my kids weren't crazy about them.  After that we enjoyed going to check out Byron's work.  It had been a while since we had been in his office area.  It is always fun to see what his work environment is like since he spends more time there every day than at home (at least it feels that way most days:).  It was also cool to see the progress of the Nu Skin building - they are coming a long so quickly.

Carter, Parker, Tanner, Johnathan & Bradley

 Yummy J Dawgs! 

Byron's office

 The new building is coming along fast.  Really cool to see.

This will be the sight of the new Temple - how awesome for Byron to see it every day and work right next to one. 

I was given one of the largest cards I have ever had by my sweet Carter.  He is so thoughtful and kind!

Bradley squeezing his body into a very skinny box - he was proud of his accomplishment and then ended up going down the stairs in it.

Rock climbing at Trafalga - he was too nervous to get very high, but enjoyed going up about 6 feet and then starting over again.

The typical mess of Bradley Beck!  He leaves a trail wherever he goes.  He was having fun taking apart his broken remote control car from Christmas. 

Tanner & Johnathan were able to complete the Sculpture Merit Badge thanks to the help of Wendy Jacobs.  She is so talented and was willing to take the time to help these boys earn theirs.  They came home with really cool faces out of clay that they had sculpted.  It was fun to see them continue to work on them the next week as they tried to get them as smooth as possible. 

We started the new year with all mutual being on the same night - yahoo!!!  I have been waiting for this day to happen for quite some time.  Camille used to attend Young Women's on Tuesdays and Scouts was on Wednesdays.  Now all 4 (Byron, Camille, Tanner & Johnathan) all go at the same time.  We had fun going out for a treat while the rest were all gone.  I let my kids experience fried ice-cream.  We got 2 and shared them - they were delicious and gone within a couple of minutes. 

 Parker & Carter devouring theirs.

Bradley & I - it was so good!

Camille participated in the Stake Honor Choir with her choir class - it was really fun to go up to Layton and see them perform.  There were about 200 students from all over Utah participating.  She had spent the previous day from around 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. up in Layton perfecting the songs.  We were so glad that Dad & Mom Beck & Melissa were able to join us there.  We had fun going out for some dinner afterwards.

(Carter, Parker & Bradley having fun playing games)

We spent Martin Luther King's Day up at Grandpa & Grandma Beck's house.  We had fun playing Lumber Yard - a lot like jenga where you try not to let the pieces fall.  Every body enjoyed playing. 

Carter concentrating as he lays a piece down.

 Byron went on a scout camp out up to Crystal Hot Springs on January 20-21st.  Poor Johnathan wasn't able to attend his first camp out in scouts due to a flu bug.  He was so sad.  Tanner & Byron went and enjoyed swimming the first night.  Then during the night it started raining and the next morning.  Here they are getting breakfast while they were soaked. 

Tanner & Brandon Slaugh

Austin Hinckley, Chandler Baker, Brandon Slaugh & Tanner getting some reprieve from the rain.