Team work

We had our Family Home Evening lesson today on teamwork and how our family needs to work together to be a better team.  I'm not sure they got anything out of it but they loved "working together" to make a cake. They chose to cut it into the shape of a snake. My kids did all the decorating by themselves. I made the frosting and Jared helped frost the big guy.

I was so impressed with their creation!! Go team!

Hero Tribute 2015

Every March my family likes to pay tribute to my brother Clint, who was killed in Iraq 11 years ago, by doing something to honor a hero. It usually involves a treat.

This year my kids wanted to make caramel pretzels to give to the local police station. 

They made sweet little letters to go with them. 

Ethan wanted to help this year which I was happy about.

We simplified the process this year by using the big Kraft caramels. We unwrapped the caramels, put several on a plate, and then microwaved them for about 20-30 seconds so they would mold easier around the pretzel. And then dipped them in chocolate 

We had a great time together! I love working with my kids in the kitchen. It's amazing what they will tell me when they are distracted making fun things. 

Linc on the other hand wasn't so happy we were making pretzels.

We made some extra pretzels so Ethan could share them with his class. He loves telling his friends about his hero Uncle. 

We love you, Clint! 

 

St. Patrick's Day Snack Mix

Wyatt wanted to make this for his class snack this month.

St. Patrick's Day snack mix A.K.A Leprechaun Bait!

Cinnamon Toast Crunch, pretezels, Lucky Charms, Cheerios, peanuts, Rolo's, and M&M's.

Lucy wanted in on this fun! She always loves delivering fun snacks to Wyatt's class. The kids love her and her new brother.