Doing great things!

 April has been another really great month for Ashton and he has had a lot of fun being super creative!

First, we celebrated his 14th birthday with two of his best buddies, Weyland and Stephen.  The boys enjoyed a sleepover, along with an ice cream cake, and California tortilla.

Best pic he'd let me get!

We also celebrated Easter and Passover with the family.

Ashton has been super clever and creative this month.  First, someone gave him an old razor motor scooter that did not work, and he used his birthday money and amazing knowledge to fix it up and turn it into a speedy dirt bike that he enjoys riding.  I am so impressed!  For the most part, he did all the research on his own and put it together.

Also, he and his buddies, instead of spending their spring break in front of screens, spent their time building forts at our local park.  One of the boys was even permitted by his dad to spend the night alone in the fort.  Apparently, he made it until 12:30 before he got scared, and his dad came to pick him up.  Ashton really wanted to spend the night as well, but that was a non-negotiable for us!  I kept asking for pictures of the fort, but Ashton kept forgetting.  Maybe one day before they fall apart!

Ashton also got to go with Mr. Rick to play airsoft once again!  I am so glad they can do that together.  

Ashton's lil side kick

 It's no secret that Ashton is really good with little kids and our little neighbor Grayson is no exception!  It's absolutey adorable to see how much Grayson worships Ashton and how awesome Ashton is with him!

Happiness!

 Yesterday we got an encouraging note from Ashton's math teacher!  He has had a great year in Math!!!!  He has worked really hard to "catch up" with his grade level peers.  Needless to say we are very proud of him!

Hello,

I just wanted to send out an email to let you know that Ashton has been doing fantastic in math this year.  He even just scored a 100% on one of the hardest tests that we will take all year.

He should be proud of his work, and I am excited to see how he does throughout the rest of the year.

Thanks,
Mr. Gaetani

Also it's not secret Ashton loves his bikes.  He loves riding them.  Taking them apart, putting them sometimes back together.  Well yesterday he created his own little "bike repair shop" in the shed.  He was so excited to show it off to me!  I was so proud of him!

Ashton's little bike repair shop!

Snow days!

We welcomed in the New Year with Katie and her family!

January gave Ashton the gift of two little snow storms back to back! He made snow forts, went snow skiing multiple times (even once with Daddy), created a snow ski bike, and did lots of sledding!  Needless to say, he loves the snow and has been a delighted boy!

Yesterday, he had his first "ski club" ski event at Liberty and adored it!  He skied from 3 p.m to 9 pm!!!! Even going on a black diamond trail for the first time!  He is already looking forward to next week! 

He also registered for his high school classes!  I can't believe our little boy is going to go to high school next year!!!!