Tanner

Tanner has had a busy week. On Saturday we travelled to Corvalis to take part in the State Destination Imagination competition. Until Tanner started to go to Cascade Heights, I had no idea what DI was. It is pretty much a team of kids chosen from a particular school to compete in creative challenges using problem solving skills. A recent article was written about one of the teams in oregon http://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/index.ssf/2010/04/beaverton_third-graders_among.html
Anyway, after a lot of hard work and fun, Tanner's team took 1st in State and was invited to the global finals. Tomorrow Tanner is on his way to outdoor school where he will spend 5 days in the rainforest of Washington state exploring the ocean, the forest, and so much more. We will miss him so much, he is such a great son, brother, and helper and makes our days so much more pleasant. Knowing Tanner, you are probably not shocked that besides the normal things he had to pack, he also included a camo ruck sack, binoculars, and a compass. He is not allowed to bring any food, money, or electronic devises so it is just him, his class , and the great outdoors. We will let you know of all his adventures when he returns.