The Routsong Family Story

Sunday, February 8, 2026

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Autumn Ridge Swim Team offered a dive team this season. We thought it would be fun so we hopped on board. Kaylee, Nathan and Owen chose to give it a try and they learned dive techniques all summer at the Carol natatorium indoor diving pool. It was a lot of fun to watch them dive and see their technique improve over the summer.

Monday, December 22, 2025

TaeKwonDo

Owen continues to thrive in tae kwon do. He’s earned his green belt, purple belt, and working towards his blue belt. He absolutely loves his classes and his teachers. It’s great to have been able to find something that he loves.

Monday, December 15, 2025

Crossover Ceremony

The Arrow of Light Scouts had their Crossover Ceremony. This was a very special occasion for me, as I began leading this group of boys when they were in Kindergarten. Some of them have been added to the group in later years, but most of them have been around since Kindergarten. I have gotten to know the boys and their families really well. I have been able to watch them grow up over the years and see their curiosity and minds develop over 6 years. It was hard to give so much time and energy, but I am so glad I had the opportunity to serve them. I hope that our time together had an impact on each of their growth and that they have memories that will stick with them forever!

Nathan

Nathan receiving his award

Walking on the trail, hearing all the Cub Scout Values

AOLs - Jacob & Levi were missing

Bradley

Hunter

Matthew

Ryan

Oliver

Wesley

Us Leaders, getting recognized: Chad & Jenni, Amanda & me

Part of the Crossover Ceremony, they honored each group of scouts. Owen earned multiple awards for his Bear rank as well, so those photos are here as well! Now that I am finished being a leader for Nathan's group, I am so excited to focus on joining all of Owen's cub scout meetings!!

The 3rd Grade Bears

Monday, December 8, 2025

Cub Scouts

The Arrow of Light Scouts worked on scrapbooks to preserve all their memories from all their years of cub scouts. Nathan and the boys had a great time working on those! We also had food and held a holiday party to celebrate Christmas, the end of the Arrow of Light Scouts, and the end of cub scouts altogether.

The Bears did their woodworking adventure and built candy dispensers. Owen really enjoyed this and put skittles in his!

Sunday, December 7, 2025

Wreath Making

I went with some friends to make wreaths from scratch!! Never done that before. We took branches of evergreen christmas trees and wound them together all the way around. We had beautiful wreaths when we were finished!

Saturday, December 6, 2025

Simplx Christmas Party

Simplx had a Christmas Party at the Coliseum this year. We hosted Little Vegas at our party, who brought multiple poker tables and gaming tables for entertainment. Everyone received a set amount of "cash" and everyone enjoyed gambling with it and trying to earn the most!! Throughout the evening, we also had some special games open for everyone to take a try. We had a Plinko Game, a Spin-the-Wheel, and a Cash Cube. The Cash Cube was by far the funnest and most memorable. Everyone got one turn to go inside the cube for 45 seconds and grab as much cash as they possibly could while it was blowing all over the place. They got to keep the cash as their winnings!!! Little Nathan and his friend Kade helped to run the cash cube all evening. They were sporting fancy attire and loved working with all the cash!

Jonny Kennedy won the annual I DO CARE award for 2025. He emulates the I DO CARE values of Simplx and we were excited to honor him that night in front of the entire team and their families. He deserves the award for sure!!

I think everyone had a memorable time. Simplx Christmas Parties are always super fun!