Mad Scientists

Happy Birthday Coleman!!!

We celebrated Coleman turning 7 by having a "mad scientist" party. Here they are making slime. (Coleman's in the middle). We used glue, water, and borax - the boys loved it! We erupted a volcano, looked at things through an eye-clops microscope on tv, mixed primary colors to get the secondary colors, saw what static electricity does to balloons, and our traditional spider web, of course. The boys even mixed their own color of frosting and frosted their own cupcakes.

The day after the party was Sunday. Coleman brought a transformer to sacrament meeting to play with. I thought it would be quiet enough and not cause any problems. Well, Jamison really wanted it too. I went back a forth saying, "Jamison - it's his new birthday toy," and "Coleman you should share with your brother," and "Jamison - you're too old to need a toy during church." Finally the inspiration hit. I said, "Coleman, why don't you say a prayer and see what Heavenly Father wants you to do." So this new little 7-year-old went to the end of the pew, actually knelt down and said a prayer. Then he got up with an angry look on his face, threw the transformer into Jamison's lap and mumbled, "Oh, Fine!!!"

I'm proud of him doing the right thing, for the right reason. Now he just needs to work on the right attitude!

Great kids!

Last week was probably the busiest of my life! It was the last week of school and it seemed like I lived over there. Then, right in the middle of the week, Wednesday, Dan had surgery on his shoulder. That's a different story, though.

I had received a message earlier in the week from Morgan's teacher. He asked me to call him back. I have to admit, I was a little nervous. What could have happened? Well, to my relief, and great joy, Morgan had been chosen for the Hope of America award. It is traditionally awarded to a boy and girl from each 6th grade class.

She was presented the award at the dance festival in front of the whole school and parents. I was bursting with pride, .... Dan was drowsy from the pain killers. (we're the middle left - can't miss the sling)

Each recipient spoke at the 6th grade graduation. She did a great job! (of course)

Now let me tell you about my "speedy gonzales." During field day, each grade races and awards the 3 top finishers of a sprint. Jamison took first in the whole 4th grade. Then they had a "marathon" which the kids tell me was about 2 miles. This race was between the 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. Jamison said, "Mom, I never stopped!" His competitive nature pushed him through the race.

He took FIRST!! Keep in mind he's in 4th grade. Then .... he dropped to the ground out of complete exhaustion. The school nurse came over and took his vital signs and made sure he was okay. (My neighbor took this picture -- I was at the hospital with Dan)

Not to leave out Coleman and Katelyn .... I'm completely proud of them, too. Isn't family great!?!