Snow Ball and Basketball

The boys had their first school dance (ever for Maddox and since first grade for Zander).  It was fun to watch them get dressed up on a Friday night and hang out with their school friends at the "Snow Ball".  Maddox had a hard time warming up to the whole "school dance" concept (which is ironic since he is such a good dancer).  I think he might have still been recovering from being sick the week before these dance festivities.  Here are some pictures of our handsome boys along with some pictures with their friends!

Just for fun... here are some comparison pictures with Zander and his friends from kindergarten (top left) and first grade (top right).  It is crazy how fast his elementary years are flying by.  I cannot believe we only have one more school year together!

Daddy was out of town for work for five days.  Mommy got to help coach Maddox's basketball game and practice in Zack's absence.  It was a busy week with trying to get both boys to their many activities, covering at work for a friend that was sick and feeling under the weather myself.  We survived though!  I enjoyed moments like the one below where we could catch up over ice cream after Awana on Sunday night.

Our Saturdays are filled with cheering on our favorite basketball players right now.  I love these sweet kiddos and the cheering section we have as well!  Hopefully I'll be able to grab a picture of Coach Daddy with the basketball star at some point along with Grammy and Grandpa who are faithful fans!  Zander has decided to not play basketball this season as he is spending time with a local Trail Life Troop learning leadership skills and character development along with the importance of family values with a Christian focus.  The other night he requested to set the table for dinner unprompted. ;) 

I love Zander's heart for Jesus.  He led the opening prayer at Awana last week and our children's pastor sent us this picture of his sweet prayer. ;)

Daddy came home from his annual sales meeting with some new jewelry!  He earned a new "Sales Champion" ring for significant sales within a certain product industry.  We are so proud of him and how hard he works for our family! :)