Fun with food

The trifle I made for the Scentsy party. It was just so pretty that I had to take a picture. Sometimes, a girl just has to toot her own horn. Hee-hee

Cub Scout Summertime Pack Meeting

The boys receiving their chess belt loops.

Earlier in the month, Daniel & Daniel F. taught the rest of the pack how to play chess.

Daniel in a shoot out to get his awards.
He received his chess belt loop, leave no trace badge, world conservation badge, and a red bead.

Way to go!! We're so proud of you!

First Day of School

Ready to go!

1st day of 4th grade!

1st day of 1st grade!

Cheese

Sara

loves

her

cheese!

Chess

Daniel really enjoys playing chess. So to fulfill one of his bear requirements he and his buddy taught the rest of the cub scout pack how to play chess. Daniel and Daniel F. were both part of the chess team at school so they know the game well. They got together a couple of times to plan the activity. On the big day, they hauled all their chess boards over to the church. They had10 between the two of them! When their fellow scouts arrived, they divided them into two groups with each Daniel teaching a group. I was so impressed with they way they followed their outline and the patience they demonstrated in teaching. They did a fantastic job and every boy there earned their chess belt loop!! Way to go!!

Nightly ritual

Sara love to snuggle. Part of her bedtime routine is a little snuggle time with mom on the couch. I love our little snuggle bug!!

4th of July Flag Raising Ceremony

We love the 4th of July!! In the morning, Daniel participated in the flag raising ceremony at the church. Then we enjoyed a yummy pancake breakfast and chatting with friends. In the evening, we drove over to the radio controlled airplane airport to see the cool planes light up the night sky. Good times!!

Daniel looking sharp

A new do

After some thought and a desire to be a little more giving I decided to grow out my hair and donate it. I opted to donate to Locks of Love. I can honestly say, I'm glad to have done it. Even though,I've never had short hair and getting used to it is going to take some time.

before

after

Happy Birthday!!

Daniel celebrated his birthday with a little back yard fun. For his party we had a few relay races, a shaving cream adventure, launched alka seltzer rockets, cake & ice cream, and the company of good friends.

Happy Birthday Daniel!!

shaving cream fun

rocket launching

cake and ice cream

good friends.