Jason's funny saying

"Mom, can I have one of these Chinese Mystery Cookies?" said Jason. Mom replied, "Sure, bud."

Mom made a mental note to write this one down so she wouldn't forget all the funny little things her six year old says.

Mandy's San Diego Trip

Every year the 5th grade a Ocotillo Ridge Elementary gets to go do San Diego. They get to be revolutionary war sailors on the "Californian" (replica war ship). They also get to go out on a boat in the bay and see all different types of wildlife. Kinda fun to get to do these extra activities with kids in her class.

This was Mandy's first trip away from home and she did great! They had to get her up in the middle of the night to do "night watch," she said it was easy and all they did was teach her how to tie knots. She LOVED the wildlife boat the next day, especially the seals. They saw seals, dolphins, crab, turtles, and lobsters. So glad she had a great time!

Everyone here at home missed her very much, even though it was only one night. Jason was crying when he woke up the morning she left because the bus had to leave before his usual wake up time. Ashley didn't want to sleep alone in her room, and they all wanted to stay up to greet her the night she got home. It made us feel good as parents that the kids actually love each other because most of the time we wonder. So I'll take this little moment into my heart and remember that they really do love each other, because I will need that reminder!