Right of Passage

Chase got his wisdom teeth out today.

We had to wait in the office for almost an hour before they started!

I was bugged!

Chase seemed calm.
Chase is currently resting on the couch.
So far, he has had a chocolate malt, a pina colada, (virgin, of course).

The rest, (well, not me) of us had more ribs and scalloped potatoes for dinner.
We still have more for left overs.

P.S. I found another, quite gruesome, but more applicable picture. Zak and Quinn both said it was too gross.

First Dinner, Second Dinner

A friend taught me how to make ribs yesterday. They need to cook for 6 hours. Today, I did it and they are so good!

I made enough dinner; ribs and scalloped potatoes; for everyone to eat a First Dinner and then later, a Second Dinner.

Left overs, anyone?

2 Weeks Left in Virtual Stock Exchange Contest

The Cole Family Investment Competition ends on May 26. Make your last second genius buys (especially Christopher who is the southernmost dog pulling on a northbound dog sled. How's that view workin' for you?)
Zachary is in the lead with Kylie close behind. They are the only two who are currently profitable. (It's been a tough market during the time of our competition!)

Zak $116,879 +16.88%
Kylie 113,478
Dad 94,850
Chase 94,300
Mom 87,968
Steven 87,420
Quinn 86,168
Christopher 79,132

Kylie could overtake Zak. Chase could overtake Dad. Steven and/or Quinn could overtake Mom.
Christopher . . . well . . . Christopher's ahead in real life earnings power at the moment.

Happy Mother's Day!

We are all so glad that we have such an amazing mother. We love you!

Weight

Zak: 141.6
Quinn: 107.8
Chase: 150 9% body fat

Saturday is a Special Day

Dad: (and Kylie) went to a Daddy Daughter event that the stake put on. It was a Western theme, they did square dancing directed by Candice. Dad did his usual work on having a open house, and he fixed sprinklers, then washed his car!

Mom: did the Daddy Daughter event, glad it turned out so good. Watched Kylie pitch her whole softball game, came home and napped, then grocery shopped. Hopefully I will end the evening with a movie....Dan in Real Life.

Chase: worked with Mike Miller today. Helped him clean out apartments. Mike then took him to Chili's for lunch. Chase quite enjoyed it.

Zak: played games all day.

Quinn: played games with Zak all day and finally emptied the dishwasher and the house trash. Thank you VERY much!

Kylie: See Dad. See Mom. Kylie did GREAT in her game. She is fun to watch. She also made the all star team.

Griffin: played, played, played. Went to Kylie's softball game. Took a bath. Poured too much water on the bathroom floor. (Mom is ignoring it.)

I guess I have stopped taking pictures...hmm

Not Much Happening

Everyone is doing the usual stuff:

Dad: tonight at his usual meeting.
Me: the usual; blogging, ha ha I have plenty of cleaning I could do.
Chase: at a movie - watching Iron Man with Jake and Niki. He usually goes to the YMCA to work out everyday and then does a bike ride - today from Foothill all the way up Canyon.
Zak: wasting time on the computer instead of doing homework. Last night he was up until midnight working on a project.
Quinn: same as above, except for the midnight part
Kylie: showering; she has finished her homework
Griffin: watching cartoons; playing toys

Tonight, we went to Paco's for dinner. We all enjoyed the whole experience. Dad and Griffin stayed at home. Griffin was just waking up from a nap and in NO mood to to out. Dad said he would stay with Griffin.

Now you are all in the know!

Home Run and a Late Dinner

Saturday, May 3rd -

Kylie HIT A HOME RUN!

It was quite exciting!

Here is a close-up of the actual ball.

She wrote on it herself.

Then that night, I had a Stake Baptism that I had to be at that started at 5:00pm. I did my duty, then came home, Chase, Zak and Quinn were waiting for me to give them a hair cut. I had already cut Dad's hair earlier that day.

I changed my clothes and began the cutting. I got done around 8:30. Then they all complained of hunger! I tried to pass off cereal, but it was a no go!

I made oatmeal, and cream of wheat and toast to satisfy the beasts!

We ended up eating our dinner at 9:00pm!! Way too late for regular people.

Another Beginning for Joe

Joe Bouquet died yesterday around 8:00pm at Methodist Hospital. He was 88. He had congestive heart failure. He was the youngest person to die in his immediate family.

We knew he was failing for awhile. I never spoke of it. I thought you all (Christopher and Steven) should know.

Now I wonder, has anyone talked to him of the gospel yet? Has he thought of his neighbors across the street who tried to enlighten him? Hmm. That's what I think about. This is his new beginning.

Unstitched and Other News

I got my stitches out today. Yes, I had stitches in 4 places on my abdomen. 2 of the places have the stitches on the INSIDE and those will dissolve in 3 months. The other 2 places the doctor took out today. It didn't hurt, to my relief.

The doctor said, still no driving, no carry heavy objects, no exercise for two more weeks. "Ok", I said as I thought about the car that I drove myself out there in. Oh, yea, I am sure he said no cleaning or cooking either, ha ha.

In OTHER NEWS:

Dad sold the Larkfield house, YEA!

Chase has been home for a day and it has been delightful. He has probably gone through a bit of cultural shock when we all go to bed at 8, 9 and 10:00pm. He also got an A in CALCULUS!

Zak is playing his last volleyball game right now.

Quinn is doing school testing. He is also enjoying Chase's company. They play guitar hero.

Kylie is also doing school testing. He learned about volume in class today.

Griffin enjoyed pre-school today. I am sure he learned social skills. He is currently eating a waffle, the lucky boy. He was very concerned about how the doctor would take out my stitches.

That's it!