August 2011

Deryk took a beginner soccer class every Saturday in August.  He just loved it and kept saying he already knew how to play.  And somehow he really did understand it.  He was very proud to wear his shirt he got at the class.

The kids played in the little pool a lot this summer.  One day I was out watering the flowers and a cute, little snake came out of the flowers.  The kids wanted to feel it so we caught it.  They took turns holding it and then it ended up in the pool and had a nice swim.  They named him Quarterback (not sure why) and he even came to visit us a few more times that month.  (I'm assuming it was the same one - strange.)  Great entertainment for the kids.

Shaylee enjoyed taking a cooking class and a sewing class in 4-H this summer.  She modeled her skirt at a fashion show and was able to go to district to model also.  She was awarded the grand champion at the fair for her sewing of the skirt and got a blue ribbon for her cooking.  It was a busy and fun 4-H time!

Maycee is now 8!!  She is growing up and was so excited to be eight so she could be baptized.  She had a family party and chose to go out to eat at Burger Stop.  (they have great shakes there)