Snack Time

This kid can pretty much get whatever he wants. He's a great little climber. I think Everest might be in his future.

Preschool, 2nd grade & 4th grade!

First Day of School!
Marcus is so excited to go to a "real" school this year. He gets to attend the inclusion preschool program at Anthem El. And, I'm not allowed to call it preschool, "It's just school Mom!"
As you can see, wearing cargo shorts is so last year. This year it's basketball shorts.

Grandpa's Birthday

Grandpa Martinsen has always deflected birthday attention from himself, by giving away gifts. This year was no different. Back in March, he gave each member of the family some money with instructions. The adults got $100, each grandchild got $20. We were to spend the money in an act of service and then report back at a later date.
So, we thought the reunion would be an ideal time, since we would all be together.
Eli and Marcus both went to Walmart and  bought some pretty sweet Hot Wheels tracks to donate to "Mendy's Place". It's a wing of John C. Lincoln Hospital that treats only children. They have a special closet that sick children can choose a toy from during their stay. It was tough to pick out such awesome toys and then have to give them away. But, they did it!
Caleb spent his money buying non-perishable food to donate to the needy.
Ryan gave his at a fundraiser for a family who lost their one year old little boy in an accident.
I donated mine to NILMDTS.

This year's Martinsen reunion found us in Utah. Grandma and Grandpa rented a cabin in Sundance. It was such a good time! We hiked, we ate, did some fly fishing, visited Park City, got pedicures, saw "The Dark Knight Rises", played Angry Birds, ate, played Minute To Win It, had Caleb's 10th bday party, watched lots of Olympics, ate, rented a raft and played at Deer Creek Lake, ate, and just enjoyed hanging out and laughing at each other.







Stewart Falls Hike




Cute cousins - Marcus, Eli, Caleb, Cameron, Halle, Olivia & Roen

One night, we had a fun dinner with some of our peeps that live in Utah. Uncle Ted, Aunt Sheila, and Bailey. Plus, Marc, Paca, Dirin, Levi, Farrah, & Marc's parents. Grilled up some wonderful Mexican food and swapped stories.

Rub and Dub Dub. Three cute kids in the tub.

Caleb's 10!

While at the cabin, Caleb turned 10. People always say, "it goes by so fast!", and it really does. Can't believe my little, cubby, bald baby is 10 already. Such a great kid!
He really wanted a bow and arrow set, and that's what he got. Aunt Sarah made the Papa John's pizza dinner extra special by making authentic Harry Potter butterbeer and grandma made a cheescake with Butterfinger topping.