Making stuff

Dallen loves to be helpful and make things. I figured this out last year. For Christmas I got him his own tool kit. It was a huge hit and he is always excited to use it when there is a loose screw or anything else that needs putting up or fixing. It is channeling his need to create things like his mom. David is not very happy about Dallen doing crafts but he loves to do them so I have had to find Boy appropriate crafts. I found this tutorial and thought it would work.

Our first attempt was a huge success. Dallen measured, Cut and drilled the cute camp stools in the photo. All I had to do was make the seat cover to go on it. He made two one for him and one for Derek. Dallen even took it to scout camp and it was a huge hit. Someone was always siting in it. David has dug a fire pit and when he is home the boys always have a fire. In preparation for Scout camp Dallen figured that he should try out his mess kit. It didn't mater that we had a huge dinner not but an hour before.

He asked me to take this photo for Debby because she likes to see what food looks like. This is his first time cooking all by himself over the fire with his new mess kit.

goodbye diggs

We sold diggs. She loved me but it felt like she and Derek could not get along. When it came down to it Derek stays Diggs goes. I put an add for her on ksl and we had several people interested. She was gone within the day to a wonderful woman. The woman wanted a dog to sit on her lap and keep her company. Her children were all grown and she had no grandchildren so it was a perfect fit. She called the next day I was worried that she would want to give her back but she just wanted me to know how happy she was.

It took the kids over 24 hours to realize that she was gone. Dallen and Derek did not even cry. Marissa cried for two days. Then she came to me and this is what she said. "mom, because the lady that has diggs has a boy dog also. The dogs are going to get married and have babies. When they do that lady is going to call us because she is so happy that we gave her

diggs that she will give us one of the puppies." I didn't have the heart to tell her that the other dog has been fixed so no puppies. It did end the crying.

Little Green Men

Derek had a fun birthday party. I think the t shirts that we made turned out very cute. Sarah was the only one who would not wear her shirt. When her mom came to get her she got so excited that she put it on. I had two of the parents tell me they had to pull off the t shirt so the kids could go to church three days later.

I know the theme of the party was Toy Story but the song should have been "It's my party and I will cry if I want to." Derek was not a good sport. I think he spent the first hour crying. I am glad it ended and he cheered up for the second half of the party. Over all it was a good time.

She did it.

Friday June 3rd Nicole did it. Something she has been ready for since Jr. High. No more High School. She was part of the graduating class of American Fork High 2011.

We could not be prouder. Grandma and Grandpa Shumway, Grandma Thompson, her siblings and parents all saw it happen.

Here is my favorite Photo Nicole in her cap and gown and Derek in his paper bowl and yarn tassel. Kindergarten and High School Graduate together. I think Nicole and Derek have a cute relationship. Derek is going to miss her so much when she leaves in the fall.

Lolly was here.

Lolly came to visit the last week of school. Chris was camping with the scouts so Lolly figured it was a good time to come visit all of us. Lolly flew Danny out to help her drive here. I guess it was quite a fun trip. Danny got sick and did not feel good the whole time. Lolly has 3 kids 4 and under makes for an interesting time.

David likes us all. I love it when he comes up to me and gives me a big hug and sometimes even a kiss. He is very lovable and calls most of us Mom.

This little girl has changed the most. I can not believe how long her tong is. Eve loves to show it off. It can even touch her double chin.