Lego Master Preparation

Peyton wanted to build a Lego Robot as one of the Lego Club Jr building challenges. As we were trying to figure out what a robot might look like, Porter had the great idea to build a huge pyramid. We were surprised that we actually had enough Legos build such a structure. Pretty fun!

1st day of school

Porter had his first day of school about a week and a half ago. He is in 2nd grade now! I can hardly believe it. So far he loves it...let's hope that enthusiasm lasts!

16 mile bike ride = sore bumb

The scouts are working on the cycling merit badge. Multiple long cycling trips are required to complete the merit badge. This week we road the Heritage Trail (rails for trails). It ended up being about 16 miles. The young men did great. It was a pretty ride. Nice and cool. We must have been pretty recognizable due to one lady immediately asking us what ward we were in. Then she pointed out one of the boys had on a BYU shirt.

Haden Falls

Erin came home the other day excited to tell me that she had noticed a sign near our house that said "Haden Falls." It'sonly about 2 miles from our house and those of you who don't know where we live... we live in Columbus, Ohio and pretty much in the middle of the large city. So, today we decided to see this "waterfall" in the middle of the city. Sure enough after a short walk from a small parking-lot next to a busy road along a nice wooden path there was the waterfall.

Morning Crafts in the Dental Lab w/Dad

Porter got up really early and came into the lab with me. We had some fun. Porter watched Harry Potter and I worked on dental lab work. As we were there I had an idea and the pictures below show the results of our combined efforts accomplishing the idea. Not too bad for a first try. Basically our own version of Mighty Beanz.

Boise Sate Bean

Chewy Bean
Harry Potter Bean

Tom Riddle BeanVoldemort Bean

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Lego My Transformer Fun

One afternoon the boys wanted to "play legos." So, we decided to create our own lego transformer figures. I think it took us the better part of the day to get something created that we all liked. Now, the boys sleep with their transformer on their bed. I'm still not sure how they haven't become broken by doing so. Peyton helped me design the Optimus Prime transformer and Porter would be satisfied until we figured out how to make Bumble Bee. We made one more and I think Porter has told me that it is definitely a Starscreen decepticon. One thing I do know is the boys love to play with legos.