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I have a lovely friend, Claire. She LOVES to read, and she LOVES the library! She has re-done her kitchen, it is beautiful. On her island, on the end are shelves. This is where she stores all her library books. This really is not enough room for her books, but this is the bulk of them. Really, these are all library books: Christopher, the future master builder, is building his own TV stand for his project in his woodworking class. The class has a fancy name, but it means come and use all these fabulous tools and build something. I asked him to please take pictures of his progress and send them to me. He did, now I will share!

Another part of the stand.

In OTHER news:
Kylie has caught herself a really good/bad cold. I took her to the doctor yesterday just to make sure it was nothing else more severe. Her cough is awful. The nurse thought it was a fine idea to tell us to be there a FULL HOUR before we could even be seen. We watched people come and go as we sat and read out books. I don't like that nurse. The doctor, I like.

Zak played his last JV football game. Sadly, they lost. He doesn't know it now, (because he is sleeping), but he has to work the woodlot this morning. Later, I am hoping he will tutor me in Picture It, or Paint.net.

Quinn keeps chugging along.

I asked Griffin what his teacher taught him yesterday in school that he didn't know before. He told me they learned a new sight word; are. Very exciting.

I am in charge of snacks for Kylie's soccer game today; whether she goes or not. I must work on that.

BYU plays; we can't watch it on our TV. BOO:(

Nice talking to you!

The Final Countdown

Did I forget to mention that the other day when Utopia started up again, Zak and Quinn sat in front of their computers with the song "The Final Countdown" playing on a loop on the computer. They were very giddy, while at the same time making fun of Steven who was NOT on line...yet. I know Christopher was in class, but found a way to get on line anyway.

Oh, you boys!

Use Your Time Wisely

Is it really a good use of time to have elementary students, including Kindergartners(!) sit outside in the hot sun for over an hour for an earthquake drill? Just sitting, for over an hour! Why go to school! The teacher said it was good practice for them. I just don't get that.

Really the drill is for the adults so they can know exactly what to do in case of this emergency. So, I saw a whole gaggle of adults over in the shade doing their "drill" while the whole elementary student body sat in the sun. One little boy came up to the teacher and told her he was hot. Sorry, nothing could be done. I was supposed to be their to take the kids to the computer room.

I left to go to the grocery story (after I made this blog). Zak texted me (correct grammar??) then that he was just starting his 2 hour earthquake drill. Now, I am sure the high school students will find some enjoyment out this.

Just wondering.

Who's Next?

I've got the boot all washed, sanitized and repaired. I hope no one ever needs it, but it is ready for it's next occupant!

Fluff and Fold

For the next 10 minutes, all the laundry in our house is washed and put away; well mostly, except for Zak and Quinn's basket.

Yea for Zak and Quinn!

So happy to see that Zak got a Quintet of A's from Mrs. Swift's English class. Great going Zak! The paper was on the hideous book, "Catcher in the Rye".

Yesterday after Quinn's soccer game, 2 mothers came up to tell me what a great game he had! It's nice to be good at something you like to do. Great going Quinn!

Delicious Sandwich Idea

While waiting for Griffin's pasta to be done, he suggested he eat a sandwich. I said "fine, do you want a peanut butter sandwich?"

"No, I'll show you." He promptly went to the fridge and pointed out, "this" (miracle whip) and "this" (ketchup).

"That's what you want?"
"Yes"
I made it and I asked him how he liked it.
"DELICIOUS!"

Who Knew?

Thanks to Dad via Scott Colton for this post.....
Apparently we live in the best place to raise kids in the state of CA.

If you need proof, click the link below.

http://finance.yahoo.com/family-home/article/106120/The-Best-Places-to-Raise-Your-Kids-2009

Today I got gas for $2.49 It was a happy occurrence, much better than prices this summer. Then I suggested to Zak that we just move to the place, wherever in the US, that has the cheapest gas prices. I would do it! I heard on Regis and Kelly today that the price of gas in New Jersey was (something like) $1.89! I would move there!

A Few Bits and Pieces

This picture was taken with my cell phone - VERY quickly. I was picking Steven up from a hotel in L.A. We were stopped at a red light. This guy walked by us in the cross walk. I wanted to share with you his fascinating hair. Yes, it is pink, and standing

WAY up.

Kylie found a BIG black widow today. Quinn and I worked together and we killed it!!

We did get some cleaning done. It is very nice.

Zak had football practice.

We had taco salad for dinner, it was good. It will be on the menu

for lunch tomorrow too.

No school tomorrow for G, K, Q & Z again!

I'm Rug Free!

In elementary school, they have a week where they celebrate being drug free. I am not really a fan of that, I just don't see how it does any good. I feel like you learn about not taking drugs from home, not from one week at school a year.

We just had that week. Griffin came home with his bracelet. The other night at dinner, Griffin found it, slipped it back on his wrist, came back to the table. He told me, "look, Mom, I'm rug free!"

I was happy to hear he is rug free.