Achievements

Here is Brendan's last pinewood derby! He had a blast building it with help from his Grandpa Rock this year. Brendan came in 2nd place in his age group, and 3rd overall. He was a good sport and really enjoyed it.

All of the 3rd graders this year had to do a science project, so Isa decided to see how long it took different types of cheese to mold. Unfortunately she has a forgetful mother, who was preoccupied with managing 4 children after school on her own until bedtime every night (Danny's new 2nd job keeps him until 8:30pm and then it takes 40 minutes to get home). So, a couple days before it was due, we realized we still hadn't bought any cheese, so we changed it to apples and how quickly the different types brown :) Since we had 6 different varieties, and 3/4 of each apple left, I cut them into thin slices and Isa passed them out in class. Her presentation went well and was a hit! [We finished the board the morning of. Whew!!] She got 100% on her project and I was pretty proud :)

Gabriela's achievement was that she didn't lose any teeth this last week! Poor kid got smashed in the face 3 times in one week. Things tend to happen in 3's we've found, but we were hoping for more variety, not all in the same exact spot!! First, was when we were in Utah last week; she was running down a ramp, tripped and landed flat on her face. Her lips and nose were swollen, scratched, and bruised. Then on Wednesday she was riding in a neighbor's wagon (with another little boy) w/a broken wheel and the older brother who was pulling turned too quickly and over it went. Gabs face planted and the little boy got a good-sized bump on his head. There was blood this time, and sore teeth, but luckily her teeth weren't loose. She cut up the inside of her lip, and had a scratched and swollen nose again. Lucky #3 happened on Friday when we were shopping for our own wagon. Isa and Gabs came out of a toy aisle at Target, stepped into the main aisle, and a man and his wife were coming with a cart full of things. They didn't see them and BAM, right into her poor face again!! She had welts right away, and criss-cross patterns all over her forehead, nose, & cheek.

The girls LOVE their new wagon and Emalyn doesn't like to get out at all! She stayed in it all Friday and Saturday.

Saturday morning was weed pulling time. Ug. So, as a treat after the front yard was done, we went out to Jamba Juice. Mmmmm, tasty! Bren & Isa split one, Danny & Gabriela split one, I got my own, but had them pour a little into a tiny cup for Emalyn. She loved it! I can't wait to pull weeds in the backyard next week, just for the reward!!