I had the idea to make this magazine cover for Jake's milestone, but with all the hassle and 3 trips to the DMV, I forgot. So here it is...double billing for Jake!

The Driving Dilemma

While September 11th is a day of reflection on a national tragedy for most Americans, Sept. 11. 2008 was a day of great joy for Jake. He officially turned 151/2 ...and that means he can get his learners permit. For me, that's a scary thought. I don't want my baby in control of a very big piece of machinery and driving with all the crazies on the road. But I put my fears aside and took him to the DMV on the exact day he turned 151/2. Jeff and I had both told him he needed to study, be he figured the drivers ed class he took in June was good enough. Well, it almost was...he missed one too many questions. Needless to say, he was a little disappointed (some kicking of a cup full of soda left in the parking lot by another DMV patron was involved) Here he is taking his test...

So we went home and I said, "Now are you going to study?" And he said, "I don't need to study now, I know what it's like" So we went back the next day and this time he passed! Yeah! So we got our little ticket and waited like an hour for them to call our number. Finally, our turn came, so we go up to the counter and she has him take the vision test...Guess what. He didn't pass the vision test.(I think it was mostly due to a combo of grumpy employee and teenage mumble syndrome) So we left again. "Is there another test I can fail?" he said. "Only the driving test" I said. Home again empty handed. Off to the eye doctor...he passed just fine, so I had him fill out a form and we headed back to the DMV. So after a week he finally has his learners permit. And I couldn't bear to let him drive home from the DMV. Couldn't toss him into the sharks right away...maybe someday we'll actually let him drive.

Last splash of summer...

Jeff took his scouts on an overniter to Lake Mead. It was great weather and they had a lot of fun...

Wacky Wednesday - Teamwork

I love being a Scoutmaster but for some reason seeing this just made me think of some of my great adventures with the boys. - Jeff

We were out running errands on Saturday and saw this funny restaurant...

cakes, breads, pastries....Asian cuisine? Of course! Everyone knows Goldilocks was famous for her Asian cuisine, right?! And besides the name, who combines a bakery with chinese take-out?

WaCkY WeDnEsDay

Doing our part for the GOP!

Kids say the darndest things!

We were at the pool today and as I was arranging my towel on the lounge chair, Anissa was standing behind me and she said "Mom, it looks like there are chunks falling out of your legs"...I thought to myself "chunks? What is she talking about? Oh I get it! She's must be referring to the lovely cellulite I seem to be getting more of as the years pass by." I guess I'd better hit the circuit at Curves a little harder and maybe by next summer (because who really cares about those pesky "chunks" during long pants season anyway, right?) I can get those "chunks" filled back in. (and also, I won't mention the dish of mint chocolate chip ice cream I'm eating as I type this!)

Jonah won't mess with the Zohan

My dad took this picture of Jonah when they went to the movies. I thought it was pretty funny...Jonah's getting a haircut from Americas favorite stylist.

Wacky Wednesday

Jake wanted to post this one for wacky wednesday. I must say we're a close second in awsomeness on Rockband. I love that game because even when you sing as badly as I do, you can still score an "awesome".

First day of school...

It's finally here! Anissa was super excited. However, the excitement level of her brothers diminished exponentially according to age. Actually, even though they may not admit it, I think they were all excited. They all go up just fine and were ready to go. Jake even told Jeff to hurry up so he could get to seminary on time. No picture of Jake because I wasn't getting up that early to take a picture and I forgot to take one of Aidan (not that either of them would have let me), but here's Anissa & Jonah in all their shining first day glory...