Ender Art

 

Jamie's Bird

Last week we were in the family room when I heard a thud at the glass door. I went to the door to find a young blue jay sitting there looking at me. We watched as the bird slowly hopped across the yard not looking too well. Jamie decided to keep it in a box and help it get better. The bird seemed better in the morning so Jamie stuck it up in the tree and we haven't seen it since so hopefully it's okay. It was sweet seeing Jamie dote over and worry about the little bird. Amidst my own heartlessness I sometimes forget how tender he can be. I guess that's where Emma gets it from.
 

 

Summertime and the living is easy

Last day of school today. Kids had a half day and were home by lunch. We went out and blew some bubbles...

then we headed down to the Children's Museum to take advantage of our family season pass for the last month it's good. They had a math exhibit this time.

 

and this one's for Brooke and Evan

 

And my kids discovered the exciting world of  mirrors.
 

This is what I'm a little worried the summer's going to feel like

Weston week

Jamie took the boys to the ward's Father and Sons campout. They had fun with their buddies but Weston touched a lantern and got some bad burns on his fingers. Our kind bishop talked Star Wars wih him to distract him while they treated the burn and a couple days later stopped by our house with a Star Wars cartoon for him. He would tell you it was all worth it.

Weston and Jamie spent hours putting this complicated marble set together that runs all on its own and has been quite the popular item.  Thanks Grandma and Grandpa!

Weston "graduated" Kindergarten. They make quite a big deal out of it here with gowns and procession and a gym full of parents tripping over each other trying to get pictures. Girls had there hair curled with their best dresses, heels and pearls. Then they have a reception in the classrooms afterwards and parents sign their kids out for the rest of the day to continue celebrating the rest of the day. Maybe I'm a lame parent, but I just don't get it. But I didn't even go to my own college graduation, so obviously I'm not all into showy processions. And it seems Weston has caught my enthusiasm. The boy looked unimpressed and downright bored throughout the ceremony.

He did turn around and smile when he saw me sitting on the front row. I may be a lame parent but I'm at least present and bring a camera.

Weston with his teacher Mrs Duhon and Ms Clay, the permanent sub he had for four months. They had to tickle him to get him to smile here. Overall it's been a good year. Weston has really grown and is doing well in school. Good job buddy, you made it!