Leafy Greens.....

At the end of Jackson's 3rd grade year, his teacher sent all of the kids home with a cabbage plant. The instructions were to plant it, take care of it, and harvest it. They needed to weigh the cabbage after picking it and send in a picture for this contest the Bell Vegetable company was putting on. So, Jackson had his Grammy and Grampy in Marsh Valley plant his cabbage for him and with their love and little bit of green thumb out came this 15 pound beauty!!! We gave the picture to his teacher and she will send it off tomorrow. He was the only one out of his class to return it. The state of Idaho has one winner, that winner receives a $1000 scholarship!!! We've got our fingers crossed!!!!

First Day of School.....

Today was Jackson's first day of 4th Grade!!!! He was super excited, and a little nervous. Jason dropped him off because I had a mandatory class for work. They stopped and got their weekly hot chocolate this morning on their way. Jason said he was smiling the whole way and practically jumped out of the car at the curb!!!

Kindergarten doesn't offically start until next week. Kaden gets to go next Thursday. He was super sad he couldn't go, and started crying. When I asked him what was wrong he said, "I want you to take pictures of me Mommy" So we did a practice run and took a few of him. He had to wear his backpack and take his lunch box to practice. He'll be sooooo happy when he really gets to go next week.

Jackson picked out his first day outfit himself. I didn't buy the boys much, just new shoes and a couple new shirts. Jackson picked this one out. It says how to be Awesome and lists a bunch of ways, the last way being BE LIKE ME!!!! I couldn't agree more Jackson, YOU ARE AWESOME!!!

Must Have......

I LOVE cookbooks, I mean LOVE them!!! I have so many and just love to flip through and pick out yummy things to make my family!! I've often said that my calling in life is to feed people. It just makes my heart happy to watch people I love eating good food made by me. If I could make it my job to feed people and pay my bills I totally would!!! So while browsing a few cooking websites I frequent, I found this......I've been searching for a great cake pop book, and here it is!!!! It will most def be on my Christmas list, or Birthday list, or maybe just a because I want it list!!! I can hardly wait to get it and make some yummy treats for the boy's new classes!!!

Family Pics.........

Jason's folks came and stayed with us for a week, along with the girls. We had lots of fun driving to Roy and seeing all their old friends. Jason's brother Rob was able to take leave from Alaska and come too along with Jason's sister Jessica who lives with his parents. While the fellas were here they were able to help Jason cross off some items from his honey-do list. We were able to get some family pictures taken, who knows when we'll be able to all be together again!!! Thanks for all the help guys and thank you Mom and Dad Mc for everything while you were here!!! We love you!!!!

Pic of the Day.....

We didn't do much today....pretty lazy summer day of popscicles, fried chicken for lunch, and playing in our own backyard....the kids watched a couple movies.... This is where Miss B decided to fall asleep....snuggled up close to her big brother....love them all so much....

Kicking Cancer.....

Friday we participated in the Realy for Life as a family. We were able to collect over $300 in donations. Thanks so much to everyone for donating!!! It was such a great night, Jason and the kids stayed till 10, my mom and I stayed till midnight. I think it will be our new yearly tradition. Cancer sucks...it has traumitized too many of my close family and friends. I have a grandma who passed away after having lung cancer, a mom who has survived breast cancer, and a best friend who's daughter was just yesterday diagnosed with a brain tumor. I HATE CANCER!!!! Anything I can do to help in the research and killing of cancer I will do. We had the cutest tye dye shirts for the relay.....they said on the front CANCERNATORS.... and on the back they said Kicking cancers butt one cell at a time...

Me and my hot mama who did kick cancers butt!!!! Whoo Hoo!!!

Birthday Party.....

We had Jackson and Brooklyn's birthday party this weekend. Nothing like a little slip and slide action in the back yard!!! We had BBQ ribs, corn on the cob, and a Pinkalicious themed birthday cake. Paula even dyed the cake pink so it was pink everywhere. Brooklyn loved it. Unfortunately it was 95 degrees yesterday so the cake had started to melt a little, but it was still super tastey!!! We had our friends the Mustos family, my sister and her kids, my friend Kim, and my mom over. It was nice to keep it simple and just enjoy being together.
Brooklyn by the slip and slide

Bubbles
Brooklyn with her Princess costumes!! Thanks Kim!

Brooklyn, Brooklynn, and Tessa enjoying watermelon!!!

PINKALICIOUS baby!!!!

Gotta love a girl in goggles

Thanks to everyone who helped us celebrate!!!!