Fishing Club

Gavin chose to participate in a fishing club offered through our city. It was a weekly program for 6 weeks. One of his close friends, Josh, was in it too. They love going fishing and caught quite a few fish.

Cinnamon Roll Mishap

I was craving homemade cinnamon rolls like grandma Baldwin used to make. I was given a recipe from a friend that she said was delicious. So I decided to try it. After I'd started the yeast, I realized I didn't have enough flour! I jumped in the car and ran to Harmon's, ran into a few friends there, visited, paid for my flour, and finally made it back home. I was greeted by a surprise!

Needless to stay, I had to start all over (after I'd cleaned up the mess) but the rolls were delicious!!

Attitudes!

Some of our kids are going through a bit of an attitude adjustment. I will demonstrate through recent iPhone pics:

Cameron is about as level as they come. Pretty easy going but you don't often see a genuine smile or anger come out of this one.

Gavin was pouting in this pic. I don't even remember why but this boy is either going full speed or no speed. He's a smarty who tries to use his quick wit to get his way. When it doesn't happen, this is the face I see. 

Owen learned the importance of listening to his parents. He pumped up a soccer ball beyond its' capacity. I told him he needed to stick the needle back in and let some of the air out but he didn't believe me...until he started throw/catching the ball and it popped! Loud! Against his neck! This picture shows his injury. 

Madi is a bit of a diva. She always wants Chapstick, a purse, and she picks out her clothes each day. 

Harrison is sweet and loving. He doesn't need an attitude adjustment. Here he is "reading" to himself. 

Modern conveniences

Recently, I loaded the dishwasher and started it...only to hear a horrible noise coming from it. I called Spencer and asked him to contact the landlords so we'd know if we should call a repairman or what. The landlords decided to replace the dishwasher but it took them a little longer than I expected. We went through several paper plates, bowls, plastic cups & utensils. And I did SO many dishes! We were so grateful when the new dishwasher was installed!!

New Specs

Cameron got new glasses yesterday. Isn't he handsome?

Gavin's Admirer

Gavin has an admirer. And I really don't blame her...he's super cute, he sings, and he speaks French! But for a 2nd grader, she's a bit aggressive.

Feeling a Bit Naked

I have worn my wedding ring nearly every day since June 1, 2000 when we got engaged. A few times, during pregnancy, I replaced it with a slightly bigger band but I can't remember a day that I haven't had a ring on my left fourth finger. During our spring break vacation, I noticed it snagging on things, which I didn't know could happen with my style of ring. So I took it in to a local jeweler. He had to cut it off my finger with a fancy tool. He suggested I let my finger get back to it's original shape and size before he fixed my ring and resizes it. So in the mean time, I will feel slightly naked...

Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday was a gorgeous day! The weather was perfect for an Easter Egg Hunt. The kids enjoyed being with cousins, hunting for eggs, playing basketball, riding the 4-wheeler, target shooting with BB guns, and being outside all day!