McDonald's

I took the kids to McNastys today.  

We had been at our wonderful hairdresser's house because Brandon needed a haircut and did not want me to do.  I only use clippers and he didn't want his hair as short as I usually do it.  Anyway, that is another story.

We were on our way home and were all hungry, so we decided to stop.

We went in, ordered, paid then I didn't get all the food I ordered, so I told them what was missing and sat down to eat.  

The kids and I were having a discussion about being honest (I had just received a phone message from Kohl's letting me know that the $4 I had turned in last month that I found on the ground in the store had not been claimed and I could come and pick it up) and then I looked at my receipt

 and noticed that the food I had been missing was not on the receipt.

I had ordered a grilled chicken sandwich combo and was only charged for the sandwich.  I asked my kids what I should do.

Of course, they gave me the right answer!!

As we were ready to leave I went to the counter and explained the situation.  The cashier looked at me like I had a hole in my head.

She went and got the manager who then started to laugh!

She told me not to worry about it.  It would be "too much trouble" and that "it was their fault".

It was only like $2 difference, but to me, it was being honest.

I left with that extra $2 and a few people laughing at me, but my kids saw me being honest and that is all that matters.

Love McDonald's!!

1.  honesty

2.  $4 waiting for me at Kohl's

3.  good kids

Jeff

It has been 16 years........

And he his still very much missed and loved!

1.  eternal families

2.  pictures

3.  memories

Happy 16th Birthday Nick L.!!!!

FOOTBALL

I know it is a little early to be getting excited about the fall, but I got a letter in the mail today that got me SO excited about football season!!!!!!

I just put the whole schedule on my calendar!

I must admit, football is about the only reason I am excited for the fall.  Not looking forward to school, but along with school comes

FOOTBALL!!!!!

1.  football season

2.  football

3.  fun fans

Work

I LOVE a good work day.

This is what we did....

Cleaned out the shed (mice had invaded)

Cleaned out the garage

Mowed the lawn (although it didn't need it in most spots, too dry)

Cleaned bedrooms

Laundry

Cleaned/vacuumed family room

Cleaned, cleaned, cleaned the kitchen.

More laundry.

We are getting ready to have a yard sale.  Lived here 2 years and have never downsized from our old house and I can't take it anymore. 

We desperately need to DE-JUNK.

Next on the list.  The BASEMENT~duh, duh dunnnnnn.

The kids worked their behinds off.  It was great. Now we are ordering pizza and taking it easy.  Until tomorrow!!

1.  a very successful day

2.  a clean shed

3.  a clean garage~now I can put my yard sale stuff in there and maybe before winter Todd can park his car in there again!!

High Adventure

Braden was at High Adventure camp the same time as Brandon was at 

Scout Camp.

Braden had to take his stuff in a backpack.

The boys biked about 18-20 miles the first day and then spent the next 3 canoeing.  They started somewhere in CT and ended in the ocean.

The boys spent some time eating.

Because it was so hot during the week, some days reached 110 degrees with high humidity, they spent a lot of time in the water.

Todd only went for one night to this camp.  Now that he is the Bishop, he attended both of the boys camps and then went with the Bishopric to girls camp.

On Friday, the boys took a chartered boat out into the ocean to do some deep sea fishing.  Sounds like they had a blast.  I don't have pictures of that, since that would have meant Braden taking a camera and remembering to take pictures and keeping the camera dry.  I figured it was pointless, since the camera would have gotten wet and Braden would not have taken pictures!!

Braden had a good time, he was nice and stinky, and sunburned when he got home and was very tired, but he survived!!

1.  fun camps

2.  clean clothes

3.  air conditioning

Scout Camp 2010

Brandon was at scout camp last week.

Oxford Ward Troop

Brandon Canoeing

The Latrine

Fortunately, the picture taken of the wash station at the latrine was of Brandon WASHING his hands!

Brandon did the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge and this was his shelter he had to make and sleep in!

He had a great time with great boys and great leaders and came home with too many clean clothes and smelling NASTY!

1.  washing machine

2.  merit badges(Brandon came home with 8)

3.  being that much closer to our last Eagle!

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Brandon!!!

Leaving Utah when we moved to MA!!!

One of our favorites of him.  This is just how he is!  Always laughs at himself!

13 things about Brandon~

1.  he makes us laugh

2.  he makes himself laugh~A LOT!

3.  always up for a good time

4.  is good natured about his diet

5.  is willing to entertain

6.  he is nice

7.  he respects his priesthood

8.  he does good in school

9.  he loves adventure

10.  he shares a birthday with his cousin(Happy B-day Gage)

11.  he TRIES to keep his room clean

12.  he is fun loving

13.  WE LOVE HIM!!!

School's Out

SCREAM and SHOUT!!!

FINALLY,we are out of school.

So, what did we do on our first day out?

We went to the BEACH!!!!

1.  school is out

2.  sun

3.  beaches

NBA

Not much needs to be said.

                                              (other than now I am tired)

Good or Bad??

For as much as I love sports, I will admit to mot paying attention to all the politics, rules and everything else that goes along with the games. 

I just like to watch.

But, I am disturbed by something I am hearing coming out of Utah.

I am hearing that the University of Utah has been invited to join the Pac 10.

Good or Bad??

I think maybe both.  But, if I understand correctly, which I very well could not, that means no more BYU vs. Utah football game in November.

If that is the case, that is BAD! 

I was reading on a message board this morning and one person wrote that maybe now the two schools could be friends and root for each other.

I think NOT!!!

That would absolutely take ALL of the fun out of it!

I guess the good thing is it would put them in the BCS.

Whatever, lets just play some FOOTBALL!!!!

GO UTES!!!

1.  football

2.  internet

3.  3 more days of school!

Awards

Brandon received an award at the High School today!!

Sadly, he doesn't go to the high school!

Braden actually got both of these awards. 

It has happened before.  When Braden promoted from 8th grade, the vice principal called out Brandon Burt then too!!

Way to go Braden!!!

1.  good kids

2.  hard work

3.  an award with the President's signature on it!!

Our Preschool Graduate

Brynn is now a preschool Graduate!!!

Brynn's Diploma

Brynn and her teacher Mrs Pinherio

Love this woman, this is the second year Brynn had her!

Brynn and Miss Kelly

Brynn and her friend Emma. 

Sadly, Emma is moving and won't be here anymore.  Hopefully they will move back(they are supposed to).

Saying the Pledge of Allegiance

Brynn is ready for kindergarten.  She thinks she should be able to start tomorrow!!  Glad she is excited about it!!!

1. great teachers 

2.  FULL DAY Kindergarten

3.  good friends

A Birthday Shout Out

Two lovely people in my family share a birthday. 

The cute one in the pink

(my sister is NOT going to like this picture)

And the one in the blue jacket who is thinking he is cool!

(He sometimes is!)

Their birthday was last Friday.  I was a loser and didn't call them.  I have many excuses, but excuses are just that, excuses.

So, the cards are in the mail, until then

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Called To Serve

Bishop Todd Burt

Oxford Ward

Springfield MA Stake

June 6, 2010

Baking

Yep, you read that right.

95 degrees.

We are baking like toasted cheesers and it is only May!!

1.  air conditioning

2.  trees

3.  sunshine