My Guitar Heros

Asher got his hands on Uncle Rob's guitar today. If his arm wasn't in the way, you'd see that the strap is twisted a couple times around his neck, which could potentially be a very bad deal. However, I couldn't pass up this Kodak moment. You've got to love his very "special" picture smile. Asher YOU ROCK!

I got my dad to try out the guitar tonight, after much persuasion. He only made it a minute or so before being booted off the stage. I think it was the bishop in him that stifled his inner rocker.

Do you see any resemblance between Asher and my dad? We seem to be hearing a lot of, "He (Asher) is definitely a Soptich."

Haven's Hair Salon

I'm pretty sure Haven learned all her hair tricks from her grandma! After I did Haven's hair, Asher really felt like he needed a turn, so I let the two of them have a good old time with a spray bottle and comb. Asher sat so still for Haven even though his shirt was drenched from her use of the spray bottle at point blank range! I think these pictures will definitely be placed in the blackmail file! Cousin Rylin's necklaces were a nice touch as well. Oh Asher...

The perfect part

Serious concentration

The satisfied customer!

Talented Toes

A few days ago, I happened upon Haven under the dining room table with a fatty marker between her toes and her coloring book. She really is nuts! These pictures were taken after I relocated her off the carpet and onto the linoleum. I figured it was safer, until I had a better understanding of just how talented she was!

Uncle J Came Over to Play!

My brother Jeremy came over tonight and brought the fixin's for french toast and sausage for dinner. The best part was that he played in the back yard, even in the freezing temperatures, with my children for a good 45 minutes! We love you Uncle J.

Personality

You Are An ESFJ

The Caregiver You are sympathetic and caring, putting friends and family first. A creature of habit, you prefer routines and have trouble with change. You love being in groups - whether you're helping people or working on a project. You are good at listening, laughing, and bringing out the best in people. In love, you value harmony and mutual understanding. You will apologize or give someone the benefit of the doubt, if it means getting over a fight sooner. At work, you are good at building relationships and connecting with people. You would make a great nurse, social worker, or teacher. How you see yourself: Organized, dependable, co-operative When other people don't get you, they see you as: Opinionated, critical, and know-it-all

What's Your Personality Type?


I saw this on Kristi's blog and had to check it out. I think it is pretty right on! What do you think?

Pinewood derby cars and ANOTHER visit from the Tooth Fairy

Saturday was the big race! Our Elders Quorum hosted a pinewood derby race for families and Mike went all out. He constructed 3 cars, one for each child, with their help of course! I think he enjoyed the time spent in his make shift wood shop (one corner of our garage that has a counter and cupboards). It was a nice break from the norm. Anyway, the kids got a real kick out of their cars and racing their friends, and more importantly there were no major emotional breakdowns when none of them won!

Asher got a real kick out of sticking his little Tonka trucks on the track.

Later that evening, I made a deal with Halle that if she let Mike pull her other loose tooth out at home, she could go to the store with me (I consider myself a master negotiator). She was game immediately and before we knew it, she had two missing teeth! I'm glad Mike is here to be the tooth puller, I don't think pulling teeth is in my scope of practice.

All about teeth!

Halle lost her first tooth today! It's been dangling for a few days now, and she was not about to pull it out or let one of us pull it out at home. She just kept saying, "I want to make an appointment!" So today after school Mike took her to his office for an "appointment" and pulled her tooth out! Too funny.

One of these teeth is not like the other!

Hello toothless!

Last week, Mike and his staff, went to one of the local elementary schools and did a presentation for a third grade class on oral hygiene. They used a program that Mike used when he was in dental school and it was a hit! Checkout the pictures below and then a few of the hilarious thank you notes from the students. Mike is scheduled to do the presentation for the kindergarten classes next month. Halle is so excited she can hardly stand it!

Three of the students are wearing white garbage bags so they look like teeth. All the students were telling Mike what they ate for dinner last night and Amanda is sticking food wrappers on the teeth. I love the girl in the blue shirt with her hand way up!

Three students don gloves and masks in preparation for flossing and brushing.

Too stinkin'cute, and so excited to go home and floss and brush (I wonder how long that will last).

Be sure to click on the letters to enlarge for easier viewing.

Now if all we had to do was go around to schools and have fun, and not worry about paying the bills, life would be grand!