The California Rods came to visit for New Years and we rented a cabin in Island Park. We had some more good times and made some fun memories! As they do every year, the kids enjoy sitting in the outside hot tub in the freezing cold. They are even known to go jump and roll in the snow and then pile back in the hot tub. Crazy kids!

Spoons is another family tradition. Uncle Bob (Bill - don't ask) and Chad are especially competitive. There are not too many good losers or winners in our family. We all like to win and rub it in! But we have lots of fun!
The kids even got the parents to compete at Just Dance. Fun times!

Pine Wood Derby Champ

Chad made a Pine Wood Derby car, with a little help from his dad. We had the Parker 1st Ward Pine Wood Derby in January. It didn't start out so good. The first race down the track, Chad's car basically exploded at the bottom. His wheels came of the axels and Mom, Dad and Chad all nearly had a heart attack. It was nothing that a little super glue and black tape couldn't fix! So from there on out he did really well. He ended up in the top 4 at the end of the regular races. Then he ended up in a tie for 1st place after the race off and ended up winning in the end! He was super excited! It was a fun night!