They grow up WAY too fast!

I feel bad for not posting these months ago when I got them.
Better late than never. Thanks to Nick for the wonderful pictures!

5th grade prep...

So doesn't everyone do this the day before 5th grade starts?
Don't forget to EAT the cucumbers too Mairzey! :)

Good-Bye Summer!

I start back full time tomorrow.
Kids all go back next Tuesday.
Good-Bye Summer! I will miss you!

I am in love...

This is my new love.
We enjoyed our time together today.
In fact, the Brody man said, "It is shiny Mama!" I am not sure which troll took a shower upstairs in my kiddos bathroom but he left a HUGE dirty tub...the kind on TV in the before picture. I would hate to admit this if it weren't for the fact that it was a troll that made the mess, of course.

This stuff is amazing!!! I seriously sprayed and watched it drip off! I did scrub the tub with a brush but nothing like I have always done! My arms aren't sore an ounce!

I finished upstairs and then quickly ran to see what my glass shower would do. Then I ran out of steam. I did spray the door and it is as clear as the day we bought the house!

I LOVE this stuff!

What is your favorite cleaning supply???

Attempt at being a Chef

I think TV makes you think you can do anything. And sometimes you really do make something or do something you couldn't do before. Well...this was NOT tv. I got a recipe, 5 star by over 50 people even, that involved salmon (yum!), honey (another plus), and some cedar planks (completely new to me). I wasn't patient enough to wait for Todd to get home so we could use the grill outside...which I HIGHLY recommend. :)

The picture above resembles what came out of my oven each time I opened it. I had my front and back doors opened, fans going full blast as well as the vent. This was all in addition to my arm flailing in a circle with a dishtowel in hand to steer the smoke away from the smoke detector. Are you picturing it? I did recruit Mairzey for the arm flailing for a little while.

In the end...my attempt at making Rosa's salmon tacos almost hit the mark. Next time, I will make the salmon on the grill, not cook it quite as long, and make my fresh mango salsa instead of buying it. But close made for a yummy meal!

Anyone have tips for using cedar planks with a broiler? Or an exact recipe for Tia Rosa's Salmon Tacos?

It's Great to be a GREAT!

Mr. Rilus

Ms. Lexie and Ms. Sophie

Mr. Bradley, Ms. Makayla, and Mr. Jacob

What's so great about being a great?
* No matter what they do, it is adorable.
*They are the smartest kids ever...next to my own of course.
*They should each be modeling for GAP.
*They are perfect little angels...for all I know. :)
Wish I could see them more often!
I love being a great aunt.

Little Snack...

Holy Crap! These are YUMMY!