Summer is....

WARNING: This post may make you hungry!

Summer is... my kitchen table filled with fresh flowers

Making cookie smores:cookie, chocolate frosting topped with marshmallows

Week 4: Mondays' in the Kitchen

Week 3: Mondays' in the Kitchen
Nila wafer cheese cake



The cheaters way to make it!

OR the kid friendly way ;)

The crust in a cupcake holder

No baking needed, just start with the crust,
spoon out the cream cheese,
and top with your favorite
pie filling.
Fridge and enjoy!

Week 2 Mondays' in the Kitchen
Worms in the dirt

My helper

Father's Day gifts for the dads!

layered cupcakes/frosting in a mason jar
We tied a spoon, card and rafta and sent home to the dads

Strawberry water;
helps with the soda cravings
just add frozen berries

Science Wednesdays'
jello, food coloring and
science petrie dishes
the outcome: day 2 wiggly

day 3 hard

We also made stink bombs and
matches, salad dressing bottle and hard boiled egg,
the egg got sucked into the jar
{not all the way, I had trouble keeping the
match lit when dropped in the jar}








favorite summer snack

yogurt, granola, and berries
The kids also like couscous, yogurt, and berries

Summer is...
Mondays' in the kitchen
Tuesdays' craft time
Wednesdays' science projects
Thursdays' board games
Fridays' water play outside

Happy Father's Day!!

Deon ran the Father's Day 5K today in Old Town. Then ran with Devin for the 1 mile kid run.

Andon ran with Evan, Lane and Evan's dad.

Devin: Age 8

1.What is something dad always says to you?

he loves me

2. What makes dad happy?

when i listen

3. What makes dad sad?

When we don't listen

4. How does dad make you laugh?

When he reads a funny story

5. What was dad like as a child?
horses

6. How tall is dad?

5'10"

7. What's dads favorite thing to do?

Sleep

8. How old is dad?

35

9. What is dad good at?

working on stuff

10. What is dad NOT good at?

cleaning

11. What does dad do for a job?

metal work

12.What is dads favorite food?

nuts

13. What cartoon character best fits dad?

a tiki guy

14. what do you and dad like to do together?

go somewhere together

15. How are you and dad alike?

work on things

16. How are you and dad different?

he stays up late and I don't

17. how do you know dad loves you?

he reads me stories

18. What is something dad loves about mom?



Andon: Age 7
1. What is something dad always says to you?

I love you

2. What makes dad happy?

when I listen

3. What makes dad sad?

when i don't listen

4. How does dad make you laugh?

sometimes when he says funny things

5. What was dad like as a child?

smart

6. How tall is dad?

5'10

7. What's dad favorite thing to do?

ride bike...i don't know

8. How old is dad?

easy...35

9. What is dad good at?

legos

10. What is dad NOT good at?

ultimate wheel

11. what is dads favorite food?
nuts and raisins
12 What does dad do for a job?

metal work and wood

13. What cartoon character best fits dad?
tiki

14. What do you and dad like to do together?

ride bikes

15. How are you and dad alike?

we like bikes

16. How are you and dad different?

dads tired and I'm not

17. How do you know dad loves you?

he takes me to special places

18. What is something dad loves about mommy?
her hugs



Kendall: Age almost 5
1. What is something dad always says to you?
aaaa..I don't know, I am his girlfriend
2. What makes dad happy?
when I am not whining
3. What makes dad sad?
when I am mean to mom
4. How does dad make you laugh?
when he is silly
5. What was dad like as a child?
legos
6. How tall is dad?
10 feet
7. What is dads favorite thing to do?
everything
8. How old is dad?
35, I knew it because it was his Birthday at grandmas house
9. What is dad good at?
riding his unicycle
10. What is dad NOT good at?
riding his ultimate wheel
11. What does dad do for a job?
making stuff
12. What is dads favorite food?
nuts
13. What cartoon character does dad best fit?
mickey mouse
14. What do you and dad like to do together?
workout
15. How are you and dad alike?
ummm...we both have brown eyes
16. How are you and dad different?
I have blond hair, but its turning brown
17. how do you know dad loves you?
because he is my dad
18. What is something dad loves about mommy?
because he is your wife








Kevin and Deon before the race started.
We got up early, for the race, after the kids ran, we went to breakfast at Dempsey's. Came home and finished my list then went to the store with Devin while the others went to Sports Authority. It was 3:00 and we have not had lunch yet, so we stopped at the Hibachi's buffet, headed home and watched movies, had snacks then early to bed for the kids while Deon and I watched Friday Night Lights on Netflix.
It was a great day... Deon's best gift was running the 5K(in 23 minutes) while his best fans were there to support him!

Summer Iris'

This picture is NOT K-with the Iris' I have looked and looked for the photo. However, this IS the same night we decided to take a picture of K- with the Iris'.

{Summer 2008, almost 2 years old}

A spring/summer tradition started a few years back, Deon took a picture of K- with the Iris, out back. This is the 3rd summer we took a picture of K-

{summer 2011}

4 yrs

{Summer 2010}

3 yrs

I can not believe how much she has grown.

Kendall is my Sunshine, my only sunshine, she makes me happy when skies are Gray {like today}. Please Don't take my SUNSHINE away!

In Loving Memory of Grandpa

May 16, 2011: My grandfather passed away that morning. Grandpa Eddie was a great grandpa! He let us put curlers in his hair, play hide the thimble, play marbles like none other, and was great with wood as he tinkered in his wood shop in the basement of their house.

The boys Just got their new neckerchiefs and wanted to wear their

uniforms in Hays. Since the Funeral was a Military Funeral, the boys were able to

wear the uniforms.

It brought a tear to my eye when Devin gave grandpa Eddie a boy scout salute as the casket was being carried into the church. Another tear when the flag was folded and given to my dad at the burial since he too is a vertern.

I did not take but only two pictures that day, here is my sister and Aaron~ my Brother in Law at the Golden Coral for Lunch.

Following the lunch, my mom had dinner at her house that evening. We chatted and caught up with several relatives that I have not seen in years. I got the chance to meet my grandpa's youngest brother Vernie.


{My grandparents}

I miss the time spent as a child at my grandparents house playing paper dolls, shopping, visiting grandpa at work, driving in their car, going out to eat with them and so much more. Even though they are gone, I will never forget the memories we share!

Scout Graduation

Flash back to last year's graduation May 9, 2010:

Devin's backpack for perfect attendance

Showing off his Wolf neckerchief

Receiving his awards and handbook.

May 14, 2011: Scout graduation with both boys!

Devin was the only scout this year to get perfect attendance in the pack. He got a backpack like the one last year. So for $5 I convinced him to sell the older one to his brother ;)

The New Wolves~Andon and his Den

Not sure how to delete pics...So here is a repeat...

Devin showing his new Bear neckerchief

Andon is getting promoted to a Wolf, by a new Bear.

The Tigers singing a song before awards began.

As the bear Den Mother/leader I made blankets for my scouts to sew there patches on. I got navy blue fleece and sewed a yellow ribbon an inch from the end to add color.

Post picture soon.
This summer we will begin working in our new books and on the religious emblem as well as taking part in the summer activities planned with the pack.