Rocket Launch 2018

This year the cub scouts did a rocket launch activity instead of the traditional pine wood derby. The boys had a great time in several stations. I was asked to go and help. It was fun to be there with Joshua. David and Dallin were also there to help.  The leaders had treats for the boys, took their picture, had a relay race to put on space equipment and race around the world, and they got to make their own rocket to launch.  The rockets were made out of paper rolled tightly and sealed with tape.  They used an air compressor to launch the rockets. It was a lot of fun to see how high they went. Several ended up on the church roof and the boys had to make a new one. It was a great activity.

Here are some videos of Joshua's two launches. 

Priest and Laurel formal dance 2018

Emma went to the Priest and Laurel Formal dance, but she only went for the dinner part. She didn't really have any desire to go to the dance.  She looked beautiful. I had fun doing her hair.  I hope she had fun and enjoyed a delicious dinner.

Robotics Club

Dallin had the opportunity to take part in the Robotics club at Westside this year.  He and his partner built a robot to sweep things up. It took a lot of thinking and tinkering to get their robot todo what they wanted it to. I am glad he had the opportunity. Robotics teaches good problem-solving. It doesn't always come together the first time you try. It teaches you to keep working and thinking. Here are a  couple of videos of their robot in action.