Kella's Science Project

Kella participated in her first science fair this year. Her project was to determine if plants need water to grow or if they can still grow with vinegar, Coca-Cola or no water at all. It was an interesting experiment to see how the plants reacted to the different liquids ... obviously the watered plant thrived ... any guesses as to which plant died first???

... plants don't respond well to vinegar or Coca-Cola (although the plant watered with Coca-Cola lived longer).

We're proud of our 4th grade scientist (just be careful she doesn't give you a cup of vinegar when you're thirsty ... you see how the plant turned out)!!!

Happy 12th Birthday David!!!

Our little boy is no longer a little boy. He just turned 12, graduated from Primary, was ordained a Deacon and is now in the Young Men's program. It seems just like yesterday that he was learning to walk and talk.

We grilled hamburgers and made his favorite dessert for his birthday: Dulce de Leche cake.

All the family came over for his birthday ... and he enjoyed all his cards and gifts.

Donnie conferred the Aaronic Priesthood on David and then he was invited to pass the sacrament with David the following Sunday. Grandpa Doll stood in the circle to ordain David, which was awesome since he was the one who conferred the Priesthood on Donnie. We are so proud of David.

Making Chocolate Chip Cookies With Mommy

Lyssie is already learning the fine art of making Amy's chocolate chip cookies. She helps measure the ingredients, crack the eggs, stir it all up ... AND ...

... lick the spoon (Daddy's favorite part of making cookies).