Don't mess with my Cookies.

The other day, a nice member of our ward dropped off some BBQ spices/recipes and some of his own homemade smoked pork because Robert had mentioned to him that he was interested in smoking his own meat.  Anyway, Robert felt like he should give this nice man something to take home with him after he had been so generous to us.  We had a plateful of cookies left and Robert sent him home with the whole plate.  Ella was mad--she loves cookies.  Robert explained and said,  "What else could I do?"  Ella said, "You could have just said: 'Thank you', Dad!"

Halloween in August

We received a catalog in the mail yesterday full of Halloween costumes, a little premature if you ask me but it provided a lot of entertainment for my children.  We were discussing over dinner who they wanted to be and Max decided he either wanted to be Jesus or a Pizza.  I think he's leaning towards pizza but I'll let you know.

Playing Catch Up: Kate graduates from Elementary School!

Kate pretty much rocked 5th grade.  I am so  proud but I don't think I can take much credit.  She has been doing her own homework without asking for any help since Kindergarten.  She's just sweet and smart.  She came that way.  I'm hoping I don't mess her up too much. :)  

For the record, she walked away with every award she could possibly earn from Elementary school.  She received the Presidential gold award for academic excellence, The Great American Award, The Role Model Award (She was awarded this by her teacher.  She was the only one in her class to get this award.)  and the high honor roll distinction for straight A's.  The only award she didn't get was perfect attendance.  I'm so disappointed in her.  Ha. Ha.  :)

I can't wait to see what she does in Middle School.

Playing Catch up: Watch out 3rd grade--here comes Jackson!

Jackson and Mrs. Skarda.  

Playing Catch up: Ella graduates from 3rd grade

Straight A's all year long = Award and Medal.  Go Ella!

The last day of school and of third grade with Miss Kelly.  

Playing Catch up: Kate's 5th grade dance.

First of all, is 5th grade really old enough to have a dance?  I don't think so.   Second of all, if the theme is Rock and Roll why were girls in strapless prom dresses and why did their mother's take them to have their hair and nails done?  

I had to pick Kate up a little bit early and I walked in to crazy loud music, giggling girls and awkward boys and I thought, "Oh, CRAP not this AGAIN."  I'm not ready for this phase in Kate's life and for the record I protest!  I really, really do!  Where did the barbie days go???  Oh, yeah and the worst part is that Kate had a fantastic time.

Playing Catch up: Memorial Day