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End of January

 I took a few pieces from around the house and added my Jamie Oliver cookbook (the reason I wanted these wall shelves in the first place) and have a new look for the breakfast nook.

 It's always fun to play around with decor and it's my favorite thing about taking down the Christmas decorations -- a fresh new look for the new year.

 Wyatt's big new year accomplishment is learning to ride his bike. And with all the kids his age that now live on the street, the timing couldn't have been better. I love seeing the independence.

 And I love how this kid uses his imagination the best out of all three boys.

 Wyatt participated in the Cub Scouts Pinewood Derby this year and did just about everything himself. He picked out the design, helped carve it out, helped paint it and get it ready to race.

 And then won!

It's funny because he showed up and almost immediately told Jason he wanted a participation trophy. Jason then explained that the only way to get a trophy is to actually win (we are very anti participation trophy parents). So he raced and won 1st place for his group! Of course. 

Well, then he saw someone with TWO trophy's and told Jason he wanted another. Jason told him that wasn't going to happen and then guess what? He somehow won for most creative car!?!

 Looks pretty good on his shelf.

 Good job Wyatt, we're very proud of you.

 Next up was Ethan's birthday. We never make a big deal out of his birthday because, quite honestly, he doesn't care. He does love birthday cake, though!

I brought cupcakes in to his class to celebrate. He ate his so fast that by the time I had passed out all the cupcakes to all the kids, he was done - so no picture. But look at this great smile I got out of him?

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