Happy 17th Anniversary to Us

Here was 17 years ago....... June 26th 1993
And here was our anniversary day in 2010. A little different - cleaning up from day camp. As I remember we did go out to eat also to celebrate. It was a crazy busy week!

Day Camp 2010

Day Camp. . . . I remember when I thought that I was done years ago. But, alas, someone needs to register the 386 kids - or whatever it was for day camp. And as long as Im in Stk Primary - that is part of the job - well unless we figure out something different next year.

It is always such a crazy, busy time in June to get ready but it went really well. We also had a lot of support and had a great team. The boys loved it too. This year Brandon and his friend Chritian came to be Jr Staff and they each earned 18 hrs for HS volunteer time. Trevor also came one day and helped in the shooting range. He let people in and out . . . Permission to enter exit etc. . .

Christen's Hair Saga

Ahh, summertime. . . Time to relax, have fun and for Christen its time to paint nails and hey - even color some hair maybe? Why not? We have some friends who had done a kool aid dye. We did this with the knowledge that is would wash out after a few washes. Really - that is what we were told --- so after a few weeks I got a bit concerned about it coming out. At least it would be out by school time right? Well - remember that I am catching up and her hair still has some pink. It actually turned out super cute and we have enjoyed it this summer. She has even learned how to french braid and she has let me play with her hair more. I gave her a few bangs and it was all good.

Well - until several days ago when I was thinking about school starting and I took matters into my own hands. I went into phycho mode and tried to bleach her hair myself. I will have to add more details later but it went wrong - very very wrong. So, she has a new cute "a line" hair cut - still with a little pink. I have profusely appoligized over and over - and even got my own hair cut short. Im just hoping that the dean doesnt give her a dress code violation on Thursday - her first day of school. Sigh...

Later -- well she made it though and didnt get kicked out of school! More on her first day of school in another post.

Manitou Lake

Todd bought a new toy. His excuse was that Brandon and I went to Washington DC, so he need to spend some money on himself. He has actually been thinking about getting a canoe for awhile now. Anyhow, we have been using it alot! The weekend after schhool let out we found this lake that was perfect for a leisurely day trip. It was very fun and the kids got to fish off the canoe for the first time.

Last Day of School -

I have a tradition of takng a picture of the kids on the way out of school. (see middle) I missed out on Brandon - although do have pics of his 8th gr graduation (note to self - add Brandons Pics and field day)
Anyhow, Trevor is very excited to move on to the neighborhood middle school - mainly to be out of uniforms. It is bittersweet for me. Chisten has another 3 yrs at Charter - unless they kick her out bacause of her pink hair. (another long story to be posted later)

Brandon's Braces are OFF!

Well - the top ones at least. The bottoms come off in two weeks. He is very happy and I keep reminding him to thank his dad for paying for his beautiful smile... He looks so handsome! I will say that he is not too pleased with wearing a retainer -- but he will survive.

Major Catchup Summer 2010

Ok I have been so depressed about my blog! I finally have caught up on collaging and now have to do the posts and journalling. Than I need to catch up on everyone elses blogs. Where has the summer gone!? My two boys started school yesterday - Brandon a FRESHMAN!! and Trevor 7th grade in a different middle school. Christen starts 5th Grade on Thursday. I had a little suprise when I reaized that she had grown out of the crayon stage. -- I have a fairly good sized stash of school supplies on hand.

Anyhow -- heres to catching up.......