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Saturday, March 29, 2008

Down and Derby Time:

Third times the charm
Three Strikes you're out
Hat Trick
Three is a magic number



Noah participated in his Cub Scout pack's Pinewood Derby on Friday night. His car was designed as a melting Creamsicle. Noah's car was consistently 3rd in each heat. After the third heat Michael asked Noah how he was doing and Noah responded, "I came in third all three times. HUGGIES?!"

After the 5th heat coming in last Noah said, "This is embarrassing!" After the 6th heat he told my mom, "I'd rather eat my own poop! HUGGIES!?!" Later awards were given out for different categories and Noah won, "The Best Non-Car" category.




















::::::::::::::::::::Here Is Another Vacation Layout:::::



"The kids thought it was fun to pretend to be in the gaol because they knew that they weren't going to be a resident there for more than a few miniutes. I was happy they didn't resort to trying to figure out how to create their own shanks. I didn't want to contemplate for too long what the smell of these places were like, or the presence of vermin."

"The story of Matilda, by Raold Dahl, is a family favorite. The Trunchbull is always throwing the kids in "the Chokey" for any reason she wants."

Credits: Sausan Designs: Needful Things Book, Christina Renee and Shabby Princess: French Countryside, Rachel Young: Stamped Alpha, Antonio Rafello: Vintage frames, Darcy Baldwin: DJB MICHAEL


::::::::::::::::::Out And About:::::::

We went to a Wish Day celebration for our niece, Teresa, who is in remission from leukemia. We were scheduled to go to a petting zoo, but a torrential down pour side-lined us to a nearby church. We had fun with the family and the lovely ladies who arrainged the day.

On the way home Noah struck up the "Category Game" that we started last week. The categories today included: Dr. Who, Cyberman, Yellow, Astronomy, Road Kill, Transformer, and Girl Scout cookies. The funniest one was the last category, which Michael announced as we neared our home. He said, "Photosynthesis". To wit, Rachel responded enthusiastically, "We get to talk about cameras!" Laughing, Michael says, "The next categories are "Cameras" and "Blondes". Rachel, quickly, stated she knew what photosynthesis was then gave the definition.

Off to work on some Easter layouts:

5 comments:

Carol said...

Well done Noah, that's a fine looking certificate you've been presented with there. The gaol layouts are cute. You've done a magic job on them, really created a "feel" about them.

Hey what's the category game? It sounds like fun (except I'm not playing Michael's game! LOL. I'm with Rachel, I would think it's about cameras too! hahahahaha)

Teresa said...

I am so glad he won and did not stay wanting to eat his poop. :) Great story telling :)

Anonymous said...

Excellent photos and layout! Glad Noah won too! Have a great day... :)

Angela said...

WHOOHOO on the win, Noah! Glad that turned out okay - those pine derbys can be stressful!

Anonymous said...

Noah is a good scout and he built a great popcycle car. I loved being there with Grandpa to see the fun and share the moment. He was happy when we got home and I made him some Grits. Everyone else ate Krystal pups and burgers but Noah chose Granny's Grits. He know how to make a granny happy.