Taste of Home

Last night I went to a Taste of Home cooking class with some friends. Here we are. Word to the wise: don't attend a cooking class on an empty stomach, or you will suffer. I have never been so hungry... the aromas from those 8 dishes were making my stomach ache and my mouth salivate for 2 hours. Needless to say, we went to dinner afterwards, even though it was 10 p.m.! :) It was great!

Ephraim's Birthday

Since Ephraim has a summer birthday, we hosted his birthday party before school gets out for the summer. He and 5 of his favorite 8-year-old friends played outside, played Wii, and hiked to the neighborhood cave.

Running back up the hill after going in the cave.
Ephraim blows out his candles while his friends/siblings look on.

A little about Ephraim: He is a sweetheart! As his teacher has written numerous times, "Ephraim has a heart of GOLD!" He is always looking for ways to help others. He will immediately run to Jane to comfort her or play with her when she is sad. He helps new children at school. He has a lot of friends. He just LOVES people, and they love him! Ephraim is a high energy child. Sitting still is not his favorite thing! He is great at math. He plays piano. He enjoys comic books. He loves visiting Grandma & Grandpa. He loves hugs. Ephraim, you are a special boy and will touch many lives! We love you!

Soccer Star

Silas just finished his soccer season. He had a great time!

Don't these soccer players look tough? I love the little guy in the hat! Silas is on the right...

Discussing strategy? Or Saturday morning cartoons?

I snapped this photo of Silas kicking a goal... Too bad it was half time! :)

Pals

It's always so fun to look out the window and see everyone playing so nicely together. (check out the boots, too!)

Music Concerts

Ephraim and Silas recently sang in their end-of-year concerts at school.

Ephraim is in the orange shirt in the back row.

And Ephraim played "Mortimer" for a little skit (he's the boy on the floor wrapped in a blanket and playing the bongo drums).

Silas is also wearing orange. In this photo he is playing the big drums while some classmates dance in front.

We were so impressed! What a fun concert!

Joyful Jane

Jane is happier lately. Especially when she has sweets! :)

Stick 'Em Up Silas

Stick 'em up!