August 2012

We joined the digital age with smart phones the beginning of August and I didn't realize just how much I would use my camera. Next upgrade I am looking at the camera a little more closely! I still have the problem of not ever having my phone with me, eventually I will do better...

The boys planned a mini-Olympics BBQ the weekend before school started. We had a fun, energy releasing evening, and then as we were walking out to the car Andrew was stung by something. Since it was dark we don't know if it was a bee or a wasp. Thruought the night his mouth started feeling weird and he started having systemic spasms. We ended up in the ER with a diagnosis of allergies to bee stings and now are a happy- epi-pen-carrying-family!

The night before school started Andrew had all of his clothes laid out just perfectly.

This is Andrew sleeping--the kid seriously moves around A LOT.

The shoes: Andrew Zachary and Matthew

Waiting for Sister Kleinman to come pick them up for the first day of 7th, 5th and 3rs grade.

After only living here for a year our across the street neighbors moved back to Utah. How we loved Rob and Christie, and Beezy their dog. Christie is the dearest person and she loved our kids. Zachary would go over after preschool on T and TH read books with her and make smoothies. It was a little ritual they had, and very endearing.

The boys and Christie

Raingutter Regatta Evening. Andrew spent many nights working on his boat, Bolt. The excitement of a Wolf, with a few other brothers and finally getting to participate in the activities was very evident in Andrew. Matthew came because he had to and didn't originally even bring his boat from the previous year. He had no desire to build a new one for this year. After seeing everyone else with their boats, Matthew asked to go home and get his old boat. Definitely a plus to living three minutes to the church!

Matthew blowing and blowing. A few of the boys get a little light headed after finishing the race.

Silly boys trying to catch rain drops in their mouths. I love that Andrew has goggles on, so he doesn't have to worry about the rain getting in his eyes.

Sunday afternoon science experiments. Squeezing a hard boiled egg through a narrow neck jar.

First day of preschool for Zachary with Miss Buffie. What growth in a year! He happily went and was fine with the time he spent away from me. It is a good thing to see him more independent.



A Sunday Lego creation. They reconstructed the crane putting the Angel Moroni on top of the Gilbert Temple.



One of our favorite Family Home Evening Snacks is Home-made Monkey Bread- the plate is cleaned in no time flat!