Hip to be square

At least mom and dad think it is.  Austin was named Student of the Month at Elk Ridge and was less than thrilled about the attention this might draw.  We, of course, were quite happy about it and very proud of him.  The school had a breakfast for all the families and the kids were given a plaque and a goodie bag.  It had a gift card to the movies in it, among other things, which made the whole experience just a little bit more bearable.

At least the bathroom smells good

Tonight was haircut night at our house.  While Spencer and I were busy doing this:

(We decided to leave it this way for a day just for kicks)
Cydnee was supposed to be taking a bath.  Kennady came in and said, "Mom, you gotta see this."

Pictures hardly do it justice.  It was 3 full bottles of shampoo and body wash and bubbles were EVERYWHERE.

Of course it couldn't have been the cheap stuff I usually buy.  I had actually splurged recently (I know, my splurge is probably your cheap stuff.)

Well, my bathroom smells really CLEAN now. Any ideas on jobs I can get a 4 year old to do around the house so she can earn some money of her own and go buy herself some new shampoo? Or any other "punishment that fits the crime" ideas would be greatly appreciated. I'm tired!

Teenager in the house

Yep, we are officially old! Austin turned 13 last week. You know he's gettin' old too cuz he gets excited about new clothes.  And golf clubs, of course.

 The requested cake:  all chocolate

 

 

Grandma and Grandpa joined us for his favorite dinner- lasagna.  

 

 The invalid 2 days post-surgery. We couldn't get him over for the group photo.  Spencer wasn't in it either if you noticed, but he did not have the crutches excuse.  Not sure what his excuse was.

 

 Austin and his buddies went to see Iron Man 2 and then ate Cafe Rio takeout.  Mom and Dad were not invited.

 

 

 What a great group of friends! Overall, a very successful birthday celebration.  Sure do love ya, Austin.

15 Big Ones

I made it all.by.myself.  Nothing compared to a Flores cake, but the kids were duly impressed.  "Really, you made that, Mom?"

Dave surprised me by arranging an over night get-away.  He asked mom to stay with the kids and we went downtown to the Anniversary Inn.  So fun! First we stopped at temple square and ate dinner at the Joseph Smith Building.  We wanted a "remember when" picture.   Dave wouldn't let me ask someone to take it, so this is the best we could do. 

The tulips were so gorgeous!
We stayed in the Cape Cod room at the Inn-  our bed was in the light house.  Anyone know how to turn a picture once it's in Blogger?  Sorry about the sideways shot.

Breakfast is served. Dave was munching on the croissant while I was taking the picture, hence the empty doily.

What a great weekend!  Thanks Mom for your help with the kids.