I hope you appreciate my efforts on this blog!

A few of my favorite things . . .

My guy

He makes me laugh

My three sons . . .

Stuck in the car at the rained-out Father & Sons.

Finished projects (wall courtesy of Craigslist)

Patience & love

That face!

Best buddies . . .

and wonderfully silly girls!

What a face!

Is there anything better than homemade chocolate frosting?

Yup! He's a cutie. His new thing is to say "wait, mom", as he tries to buckle his own carseat straps.

Need I say more?

Tilt Computer for best optical results

Yes, another derby! We did better this year. After watching the movie "Down and Derby" we improved our design and technique! Uh, I mean, Evan did better this year.

This is why I don't blog much. I don't know how to use a camera. Katy ended the year STRONG! She finished middle school with a 4.0. We are very proud of her. She is headed for a very busy freshman year taking an AP class and honors Algebra II. Can she really be mine?

She had a teriffic team of "brainiac" friends!

Yes, Claire, there is more to summer than swimming and hanging out with friends. Now it's time to really get to work! Remember all the fun of elementary school?

I spent my spare time this spring making this memory quilt for the gym wall at the elementary school. Each year the 6th graders get to go to "outdoor experience" camp. It's really for those r children who never get to experience camping. I was on the quilting committee. My expertise was much needed. I am responsible for the zipline, lettering and girl. Way to contribute!

At the end of the school year the Lone Tree Police Department teaches the D.A.R.E program to all the 6th graders. It stands for Drug Awareness and Resistance Education.

(The police Chief and Officer Ted.)

Claire was asked to read the essay she wrote on making choices and how this program has helped her. She recieved a special medal for excellence.

Gee, you'd never know Claire started the year in a class of kids she didn't know.

Claire participated in the district hexathlon on her school's girls team. They competed in 6 (thus hex) activities: 100 meter dash, 400 meter individual, 400 meter team relay, long jump, softball throw, tug of war. Her team did well but Claire rocked the 400 meter relay!! Way to go Claire!

Afterwards the team went to get some well deserved treats. Dis be da ganstas from da hood.

After sitting nicely in the bleachers for 4 hours we ALL deserved some ice cream.