Keeping Them in Line

Now we know how Kim keeps those kids in line while she is on babysitting duty.

Angela and Ken

It was so great to see and visit with Angela (Todd's sister), Ken, and their beautiful children.

Angela makes it fun where ever she is. And wow, she looks great!

I was so impressed again with how great Ken is with the kids.

And the kids . . . how fast they grow when you don't see them for a couple of years.

I like to keep my camera handy for pictures. But I really missed the shots this time. Here are some pictures taken at the end of a long day.

Enrichment Activity

Our Relief Society just added a new enrichment activity to the roster . . . water aerobics. I went out of my comfort zone and joined a bunch of women who were as uncomfortable in their swimsuits as I was and jumped in.

And I had a great time.

Menu Board

My latest project was a menu board that hangs on the wall between the kitchen and dining area. It was an attempt to lessen the questions like "What's for lunch?" asked ten minutes after breakfast ended.

It ended up being a blessing for me. I write down the menu the night before. It helps keep me on task for each meal and work on tasks earlier in the day to make meal time easier. I also don't go crazy 3 times a day trying to decide what to throw together at the last minute.

Ironic Bruise

The Bruise was formed when the first-aid kit fell off the shelf in the closet and landed on my arm.

French Bread

Another first attempt . . . french bread. Here is where I swiped the recipe. I made it on Thursday. It was so chewy on the inside and just a little bit crisp on the outside. Yum! I think I'll make it again for Sunday dinner.

A Little Bit of Lotion

In Sunday School Heavenly handed me the tube of lotion from the diaper bag. I opened it up and touched the end to show her, thinking she would follow my lead. Instead she quickly grabbed the tubed, which was pointed towards her face, with both hands and squeezed it with all her might. A stream of lotion shot from her chin, all the way up the middle of her face, across her hair, and on the chair behind her.

She joined us in the giggles as we quickly cleaned her up. Sorry, no pictures.

4th of July Pictures

Loud Baby Talk

During Sacrament Meeting on Sunday, Heavenly was being so loud. Happy, but loud. Mostly she would glance over at Todd and yell, "Dada." Finally, Todd leans close to her face and whispers, "You need to be quiet. You are too loud. If you were saying Mama it would be okay to be loud, but not Dada." She leans back, smiles, and yells, "Mama!"

And Todd and I break our reverence for just a moment as we try to contain our laughter.

Flower Beds

I can't believe I forgot to post these pictures.

My hard working husband finished the front flower beds in June. I think they turned out great and I am so glad they are done.

Now just avert your eyes from the rest of the property.

Climbing the Walls

Last year in Primary each of the kids was asked what talent they wanted to perform for the Primary Talent Show. Jay wrote down "climbing walls." We all giggled. Here he shares his talent.

Soft Pretzels

First, second, and third attempt at shaping a pretzel. All attempts were delicious!