moments that teach.

I got lucky and caught this moment. In the middle of a busy morning, getting ready for my Dad's funeral...Jackson says "Who's gonna tie my tie for me?" Since I don't know how to tie a tie....I said "Ask Tanner if he'll show you." Now...at my house...asking one of our kids to help another....doesn't always go very well....but, today....it moved me to tears. I always wonder how I'm doing as a parent....this moment felt like a pat on the back. 

Brothers.

Do you feel the love? These guys were on a break from wrestling...yup...we watch til someone cries. Our hope was they would eventually stop...no such luck.We have a new winner every minute. *sidenote* Tanner's hair...it's my nemesis this summer. I told him he could grow it out this summer and we would see how it looked. Bad move. So far...it's killing me. New Deal. If he does not fix it everyday...I get to buzz it. I'm pretty sure I'll be breaking out the trimmer any day now.

Pinewood Derby.

Yup...it's Pinewood Derby time again (last month) and this year Tanner wasn't in it to win it. He wanted to step aside and allow someone else to be the winner this year...so he decided to make a jeep...and it actually did quite well. Jackon was in it to win it...and didn't...but had a good time anyway. My favorite picture...Eric's mugshot.

Blue & Gold Banquet.

We had a BLAST at the Blue & Gold Banquet this year. Thanks to all the leaders who make Scouts so much fun!

Frosty. . . sort of.

Our first snowman of the season. Eric arrived for the finishing touches...but sadly...the snowman is longer with us. I couldn't take Ginger barking at the intruder in the backyard. We'll build the next one on the side of the house...Frosty should be safe there.

bribery...

And now the boys have done their jobs...and this little guy has been eaten. Yes...I must buy more.

We have school spirit .

In honor of "Red Ribbon Week" today the boys had rock star hair...cuz we "rock" drug free.

I love Halloween.

Snakes. . .

If one more of these finds it's way to my house...(and you know who you are). You could be grounded for LIFE.

Frogs for a day . . .

Nope...I don't do reptiles...so Frank and Mr. Winklemeier only spent the day with us...then were set free. As long as the boys are happy to play along with this....I'll keep doing it, (the snake was only able to stay for about an hour). I did however...catch a fly for them to eat...Jackson said I was a good mom...I'll take it.

A fierce water fight.

Yup...Jackson won.

My Number 5's....

HE SCORES!

Tonight both Tanner and Jackson had games...and we got to cheer for three teams! We played the Marlins and enjoyed sitting with the Abbotts and the Flittons and cheering on BOTH teams. We had great fun watching the boys play...and listening to Jeff A's shouts of "encouragement"...Eric and I always enjoy sitting with the opposing team...probably cuz we like the parental banter...and we wish Jeff Abbott could come to every game.

We love our teachers!

BUSTED!

This is apparently what happens when I run to the store...and leave Tanner in charge. I found some interesting pictures on my camera...Tanner was the photographer...and Jackson was the well...you can see...I'm still not exactly sure what happened...because both boys still claim it never happened....

Must be Santa.....

The boys got to visit with Santa last Saturday...our ward had a breakfast...and program...I had to bribe Jackson to sit on Santa's lap...I think he was worried Santa was going to tell him he was on the naughty list....