Seth & Biffy

Rachel and Sarah have had lots of news lately, so I think it is about time write about the little ones. Seth is doing well and always up to something. This past week he has dumped maple syrup on the carpet, attempted to flood the kitchen, and beat up his sisters (daily). His crowning moment occurred on Sunday when he pooped in the tub, got grossed out by it, bailed the poop out of the tub so he could finish his bath. What a problem solver. We are so proud.

Biffy is doing great. During General Conference I noticed she was enjoying the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. I asked her if she wanted to join the Choir when she grew up. She responded, "No, I am going to be a mermaid." When asked how she would become a mermaid, she informed us that she could go "buy a tail" and "somefings" -(later determined to be a seashell bra). Biffy gets along very well with Seth (unless he is in the mood to wrestle). She is learning so much at school and from Erin. Perhaps the most valuable lesson of the week: If you have to share tub water with your brother, it is usually best to bathe first.

Rachel's Big Performance

We had the opportunity to attend Rachel's fourth grade musical program last week. All of the songs they sang were about Idaho. Rachel was chosen to read a short essay she wrote about Idaho.

Rachel said: "Idaho is the best for 3 reasons: Number one, we are unique. Our state gem is only found here and in India. Our state flag is the only one designed by a woman. Number two, landforms. There are many interesting land forms to see in Idaho- like balanced rock. Number three, the people. We process most of the country's potatoes, and give out huge ones and leave the smaller, harder to peel ones to ourselves."

We were very proud. Even the little ones sat captivated by their big sister.

Another One Bites The Dust

On Wednesday evening, Sarah was out riding bikes with her friends. She was apparently going so fast, she pedaled her pedals right off her bike. This sent her bike careening out of control and Sarah, taking after her old man, went flying off of her bike. Sarah smacked her head on a rock and got a little scraped up. She got an inch long cut above her left eyebrow. Erin threw the kids in the van, called Dad at work, and headed for the hospital so Sarah could get stitches. Dad met the family at the hospital and stayed with Sarah while the little ones went with Erin to see Rachel's Marie Curie presentation. Sarah did a great job and had to get 3 stitches. After we finished up, Sarah and Dad went to Red Robin for a Daddy-Daughter date. As you can see, she is doing fine now.

Marie Curie

Rachel has been working on a research project as part of the gifted and talented program. She chose to learn about Marie Curie. On Wednesday night she had to dress up like Marie Curie and present her project. Unfortunately, because of Sarah's accident (See post titled "Another one Bites the Dust" above), only Erin, Biffy, and Seth could attend, as Dad & Sarah were at the hospital. The pictures below show Rachel's hard work! GOOD JOB RACHEL!