The boys participated in our pack/troops pinewood derby tonight. It was a small group with only seven boys racing. But they had a good time - and they had a great time with their dad building their cars.
J.D.'s car
K.J.'s Car
Too tuckered out to take a finale picture!
J.D. displaying his car and ribbon!!
J.D. also had a court of honor tonight - where he received his first to rank advancements. He is now at the rank of Tenderfoot. We are proud of him.
May 18, 2011
We planted our garden the other night. The boys actually had a great time helping - though they weren't to sure at first. They loved being able to dig the holes, then pop the plant out of the pot, put it in the whole, place the dirt around the plant and finally water the newly planted plant. They kept asking if we had more to plant so they could keep digging. To bad they don't enjoy weeding as much!!! :)
The tomatoes.
May 16,2011
It has been awhile since I have updated this journal page. We have had lot going on around here. For St. Patrick's Day we celebrated with green cookies. K.J. wanted green food coloring in the dough - so that's what we did.
OCTOBER , 2010
Halloween at our House !!!
Included carving pumpkins,
One Phantom,
And one Ninja!!
The Boys had a great time trick - or - treating and they received lots and lots of candy! And Mom is glad it is over until next year! :-)
FRIDAY, JUNE 4, 2010
Kindergarten Graduation!!!
Yesterday was K.J.'s graduation ceremony from Kindergarten. He is excited to be completing his first full year of school. He is ready to move on - don't know if mom is though???
K.J. with his kindergarten teacher - Miss G.
Kindergarten performing.
K.J. with the principle Mrs. J.
K.J. with one of the aides in his classroom - Mrs. A.
K.J. has worked so hard this year and has accomplished a lot. We are so proud of him. I know he will do a great job in first grade. He's ready - even if mom is not. Congradulations K.J. - our Kindergarten Graduate!!!!
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 2, 2010
Fourth Grade Recognition!!
Yesterday was J.D.'s fourth grade graduation/recognition. Here in our district, children move to middle school starting with the fifth grade. So each year the fourth graders have a special program at the end of the school year in honor of the completion of elementary school.
J.D. and his flower for the parents.
J.D. and his homeroom teacher Mr. H.
J.D. and the other fourth grade teacher Ms.T.
J. D. is going to miss his elementary school but is looking forward to moving on to middle school. Although I'm not sure that Mom is?! Congratulation to our Fourth Grader!!
Friday, May 21, 2010
On the Mississippi!!!!
Last weekend we had the opportunity to go to Nauvoo for a regional LDSFSA Adoption confrence. We got the chance to see old friends, meet new ones, and attend classes on various aspects of adoption and related issues. We had a great time. Our family also took sometime to be tourists while we were there. The boys loved it. K.J.'s favorite visit was the blacksmith shop. J.D.'s favorite was the fudge factory and the red brick store (i.e. the rock candy). My husband and I also were able to tour a few sights that we hadn't been through before. It was a really fun weekend for all of us - even with the long drive to and from home.
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Let's Go Dutch!!!
Guess Where We Are?????
If you guessed Holland/Netherlands - you'd be wrong!
The Saturday before Mother's Day we attended "Tulip Time." It is an annual event held in a community two hours from us. The town was originally a Dutch settlement. Along with the tulips the town has the largest working windmill in the US, lots of little shops, a parade, and dutch food!!:) (if you ever get the chance to try a "dutch letter," don't pass it up!! YUMMMMMM!!!!:)!) It was a very family friendly event; and, despite the cold, we had a great time. Maybe we'll do it again next year?!:)
