Herb Garden

Here is our attempt to grow an herb garden. Our dill is growing like crazy, then cilantro and a little parsley. Basil and mint are not doing very well. We will put them in real pots soon!

More teeth missing!

We were sure that Amanda's tooth was going to come out during the soccer game, but she caught all the balls coming her way in the goal box. After she got home, she pulled out tooth #5. The tooth fairy came on Saturday night, leaving $1.50! I got a call today from her teacher. Amanda had hit herself in the mouth making her top tooth bleed. When I got there, her tooth was pushed to the side and she wouldn't let me pull it out. Amanda got of the bus, after school, with a big grin on her face. Someone on the playground bumped into her, causing tooth #6 to come out! The tooth fairy will have to make another stop tonight!!

Soccer Weekend!

We had our end of the year soccer party, after we tied the other team, on Saturday. Will enjoyed the cookie cake, Amanda ate fruit snacks!

Amanda or "A-Dog" was very excited about getting a trophy!

We also had team pictures taken! Here is her team! Go Bobcats!

Homemade Pretzels

Yesterday, Amanda and I were watching, "Throw down with Bobby Flay," on the Food Network Channel. Bobby was making homemade pretzels. Amanda wanted to make them. So, after dinner we tried out his recipe.Before going into the oven...

After they came out of the oven...

Will and Amanda were making silly faces as they waited for the pretzels to come out of the oven!

Amanda gave them "thumbs up!"

Will said they were "yummy!" We all liked them. Next time, we are going to experiment with wheat flour and other toppings. The recipe is on www.foodnetwork.com search soft pretzels. We had a lot of fun making them!

Soccer Game

Amanda was up at 6:30 am today ready to play soccer, after going to bed really late! She started off playing mid-fielder (which never happens) and then played goalie most of the game. She didn't allow any goals to be scored! Great job, Amanda! After the game, Coach Mike told them how proud he was of all of them.

On three.....GO BOBCATS!!!! Notice her sleeve, "A-DOG". Amanda was too long to fit on her short sleeve!

Proud Bill!

Bill was very excited that he caught TWO home run balls during batting practice using Will's glove and didn't even get hurt a little bit. Good job, Bill. You still have it!

Naturals Baseball Game

Last night, we went to The Naturals Baseball game in Springdale. The weather was cool, but we bundled up and stayed warm. We had great seats, thanks Emilie and Jason.

The kids were able to meet "Striker" the mascot.

Amanda was determined to stay awake and watch the firework show at the end of the game. She fell asleep, but was able to open her eyes just in time to watch the fireworks.

The firework show was great! The kids were happy we stayed, even if it was way past all of our bedtimes!