The Start of Scouting

Tonight was Connor's first Pack Meeting. He even called his first flag ceremony! He was also awarded his Bobcat. He is so excited to be a Cub Scout. And so our life in scouting begins.

Our Disney Cruise

We just returned from a five-day cruise to the Bahamas on the Disney Dream. It was a magical vacation. Disney certainly has the market on handling every detail. The boys had a wonderful time and we hope it's a vacation they will long remember. Our favorite port was Castaway Cay -- Disney's private island. We fed and swam with stingrays, snorkeled, did water slides and enjoyed the beautiful beach. The boys also loved their interactions with all the Disney characters and the mystery's they solved through the interactive Midship Detective Agency. Kim and I loved the entertainment and our night out at Palo's adult restaurant.

Here are our photos to get a sampling of the great time we had!

Annual Bowling Activity

Every year during Winter Recess, we go bowling. This is the first year I actually won -- even beat Kim. I have posted the scorecard as proof (not that my score is anything to brag about). It's a fun activity and we always have such a great time as a family. Recess is over tomorrow and the boys start back to school. It will be good to get back into the routine of school and work. Here's wishing for another happy and healthy new year ahead!

Christmas 2011

Merry Christmas from the Coltons

President Thomas S. Monson: "I know that it is the desire of each of us to make time in our lives and room in our hearts for our Savior. No matter how successful we have thus far been at accomplishing such a goal, however, I am confident we would all wish to do better. Now, this very Christmas season, is the perfect time to renew our efforts."

Click here to view one of my favorite Christmas songs.

Winter Recess Fun

Today is our first day of Winter Recess. After running a few errands and going to Golden Spoon, we baked cookies to correspond with our family home evening lesson tonight.

Connor's First Recital

Connor had his first piano recital Saturday afternoon. He played "Jingle Bells" -- and he did it perfectly.