The Foulk Fam: May 2013

Some happy little boys!!

We got to spend some time with our favorite little guys and their parents over the Memorial Day weekend. Friday started out pretty rainy and cold, but the weather got a little nicer each day. We got to spend time playing lots of games inside. Gobblet Gobblers is one of the boys' favorites!

Here is James carefully putting each piece in place

James in the basement riding the horse...took time for a quick smile :)

We had a picnic and swam in the pool on Saturday. It was still a little chilly, but Steve built a nice fire in our fire pit and the boys were able to warm up after being in the pool. It also made for some pretty yummy s'mores after dinner.

Evan trying to do "rabbit ears" with a marshmallow stick

There was baseball and ladderball played over the weekend.

Not sure which is getting started here...

James LOVED the swing and looking up into the trees

Alan with his "waffle pancakes" - decorated like a flag for Memorial Day

Everyone got in on that action

Nice flag, Evan!!

Yum!!

James helped his Grandpa put up the flag

At the Medford Memorial parade...waiting...Grandma Foulk, James and Janelle

Here come the firetrucks.....Alan and Evan

James wanted to wave, too

And Grandpa's 1954 driven by Steve...Scott, Alan, and Evan got in when they reached us in the parade.

Nice flag waving, Alan!!

A shot from the other side of the car taken by one of our ward members

Some happy parade goers

Visiting the graves of Uncle Mike and Grandpa Leon

Tracey's family with Grandma

James, Scott, Alan, and Janelle at the graves of Great-Grandma and Grandpa Foulk

We were also able to get the rows of beans planted while Janelle's family was here.

Just need marigolds around the edge and we will be officially done planting.

HAPPY SUMMER!!!!

Usually the second weekend of May, Steve and the boys head out to the father and son camp out commemorating the restoration of the Priesthood. They have a great time and get to do fun activities and make memories together with the men and boys from the stake. Evan LOVES it!!

Here are a few photos of Evan from the camp out.

Evan sitting at the campfire program

Evan helping Brother Hawkins build the campfire for the program

Tom had asked Evan several months ago to help with this assignment. He may have been sorry about that, because every time he saw Brother Hawkins after that, Evan reminded him about the upcoming event and let him know that he was ready to help out. Great job, buddy!!

These next photos were taken at a Philadelphia Union soccer game. We had never been to a professional soccer game and it was way fun. The stadium was beautiful and we had great seats...8th row at the center line.

The view from our seats...pretty nice!!!

The Union goalie kicking the ball

The fans in the "end zone" area were crazy. They had multiple drums, cheerleaders, and chants....a very enthusiastic bunch!!!

A wider shot of the stadium

Evan and Nate...Evan even wore his soccer uniform shirt

The Union were playing the L.A. Galaxy which has Landon Donovan on their team. I actually remember seeing him play in the world cup so I thought I would snap this photo. :) He played well and the Galaxy did end up winning, but it was still a lot of fun. Thanks, Dad!!

We also got to see the completion of Nathan's eagle project. After the assembly night at the church, there were a few more odds and ends that needed to be collected to complete all 500 hygiene kits for the Christian Caring Center. On May 18, Nathan, Evan, and I delivered the kits to the center

Nate carrying in some of the boxes

Evan holding the 500th kit

The woman who gratefully received the kits

Taking care of some paperwork

Evan posing with the stack of boxes inside the center

A job well done!!!

And speaking of a job well done, here is Nate after the Seneca Academic Awards.

He received awards for Debate Team, FBLA competition, Top Latin II student, and Gold Medal on the National Latin Exam.....on which he just happened to get a perfect score. That was a first for Seneca High School!!!! Way to go, Nate!!

Evan was very excited to participate in his very first Pinewood Derby on May 22. He and Steve worked very hard on his car and he was very pleased with both the look and performance of good ol' #9. Here are a few photos of the fun....