SHE DID IT! SHE DID IT! SHE REALLY, REALLY DID IT!

It was such a fun and special day watching my sister graduate from BYU-Hawaii.

The graduates are entering and taking their seats.

Our proud parents have a front row seat.

The speakers were inspiring.

She's crossing the stage in all her glory.

I love this picture of her and one of her best friends.

The campus is gorgeous!

What a wonderful day!  My sister is amazing.

IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE

Lach went on his first field trip today.  He also went on his first school bus ride.  It was excitement city.

We went to the Elsinore Theater to watch a play - If you give a mouse a cookie.  It was wonderful.  This field trip was a home run and I had the cutest date in town.

I SAID GOOD-BYE TO MY SISTER

Steph left early this morning to move to Hawaii, for two years, to go to school.  I'm so happy and excited for her.

Me and Stephanie - 1980

Skyping, phone calls, blogging and facebook will keep her up to date on the happenings in our lair and us up to date with her paradise adventures and schooling.

We had a fun goodbye party for her this weekend.  The theme was Avatar Party.  We had a backyard bbq with lots of side dishes, avatar tribe representation, laughter, games and shenanigans.

Here are the particulars:
Fire Nation - bbq station
Earth Kingdom - muddy buddies and rock candy
Water Tribe - drink station
Air Nomads - popcorn

The funniest game was Pin the Crazy on Azula.  Hilarious.

PS - It wasn't until the next day that I realized I didn't get one photo of Stephanie.  Not one.
Bad sister, am I.

I HAVE A GRADUATE

No more kindergarten for this bloke.He is so excited that he gets to eat his lunch at school next year. Ahhh, the simple things....

CLEAR SKIES, CRISP AIR - IT WAS

a beautiful night for high school football game...

And they won - yay!

ATTENDING A

high school fund-raising car wash.... brings back a lot of memories...

WE ARE ALL REGISTERED

for high school, middle school, elementary school and pre-school..... I think I need a bigger calendar for scheduling....

THINKING ABOUT TAKING LUNCH TO

school in a photo lunchbox put a smile on my face...

Oh, the possibilities....