Bleu Cheese Touch

The Cougars haven't fared so well this season, but the Bleu Cheese Touch might get a BCS bowl.
J with the hand-off.
J blocking for some other kid with the hand-off.
White knuckles at the line.
Center lineman springing into action. A great game- many flags were thrown, and nobody had to be carried from the field.

Children who Recycle

I went out to find J and L the kids this morning- I had heard them in the back yard. I could still hear them but couldn't see them. Eventually I found them here:

I am hoping they were just in it for the fun... they didn't ask me to roll them out to the curb!

J Burning it up- wait for it...

Recently, Anna and I went Backpacking with Mitch and Mad. We had a fun time gazing at the stars and huddling around a small camp fire. The girls appreciated our food selection, which consisted of cup-o-noodles, hot chocolate, instant oatmeal, doughnuts, and gummy-worms.
Just wanted to share this picture of the sky. I took it near our house as a storm faded. -Mike

First

For the first time in...well really, the first time ever, our entire family is in school. Yes, school. As in homework, and intelligent discussion, and homework. So, if we seem a little absentee in mind and body know that it is in pursuit of higher education...and will all be worth it in the end. Right?

A New Home for the Night

Last night we had a late night delivery. Not just boxes, but sectional-couch-size boxes (thanks Al and P!). They were so big they almost didn't fit through the fence to the backyard. It was just like Christmas when I unveiled them in the morning. The children spent most of the morning and part of the afternoon crafting homes. They would make very chic homeless people.

This is the final result: a one room palace big enough for 4 and all stuffed animals, pillow, blankets, cushions, games etc. that they could ever need for a sleepover.

They look pretty happy in their home-made tent. Sleep well little ones.

Summer Happenings

I haven't posted much this summer so I thought I would bring you a few highlights. First we have Mike celebrating Independence Day with his super festive red-white-AND-blue tie ensemble. It was the talk of the Sunday School.

This summer James discovered "The Magic Treehouse" book series. Here he is with Ellen, playing Jack and Annie, in a reinactment of Afternoon on the Amazon. I have to say he looks pretty handsome in those specs.

Here is Sophia at her second swim meet against Riverside Country Club. She did a great job, and was true to herself in that despite the outside sunshine and high temperature...she was cold.

James celebrated his SEVENTH birthday this July. Here he is blowing out the candles of his Heli-pad birthday cake. Special thanks to Angie for finishing the cake and hosting the party. Unfortunately I missed everything because I was sick. LAME-OH!

Not pictured is Anna, who went to girls camp for the first time and LOVED it. She hasn't stopped singing camp songs since she got home.

As for me, if I could picture myself it would be in front of the computer...doing homework. Yes, I am in school again; I am on the 15 year plan. Maybe I'll actually finish this time. Maybe.