Keeping up with the blur

One thing about blogging is it forces me to keep up with my own life. If not, the memories just pass by and fade. As we prepare for our upcoming move cross country, June is becoming a blur as I type. We've had some great memories happen recently, so before they fade away...I'd better add them to the blog.
Sophia has been busy this month with all sort of preschool activities. She went to a local pretzel and candy factory. Mr Callie of Callie's Candy Kitchen did a great chocolate demo. The best part was tasting. Yes, chocolate covered potato chips are pretty good. Who knew!?Tonight was Sophia's preschool graduation. What made me happiest was to see her big, proud smile. We love you, Sophia!Last weekend we enjoyed a wet, but fun American Cancer Society Relay for Life. We were close to our fundraising number from last year, but didn't quite reach our goal. We've decided Team Sha Poka Moka will move with us to Seattle. Audrey was our top fundraiser this year, collecting money from her school with "Crazy Hat Day" (pay a $1 and wear your craziest hat to school). Here are Audrey, Celeste, and Sophia showing off their crazy hats for the parade during the Relay. Designed by the girls...I think the only thing that is missing is the kitchen sink! They even got their picture in the local paper.Last Tuesday, Becky was inducted into the Junior National Honor Society. This is the 3rd year she has been inducted. Way to go Beck!Yesterday was Oliver's 15th birthday. We had a family favorite...worms in mud cake for dessert. Oliver got to share his birthday dinner with the missionaries. The evening ended with a little strummin' on his new acustic guitar. Today Oliver brought home his latest piece of artwork. I thought it was pretty cool, so I took a picture of it. Well, I think that catches me up. Our move is in 24 days. There are 5 more days of school. It's creeping up fast. We'll have our last garage sale (last of 3) this Sat. Whew...somebody wake me up when it's over. Maybe a tornado will come along, sweep up all our things and we'll land in the Emerald City. Hey, it worked for Dorothy!

Happy Birthday Timmy

He says he doesn't like it when people call him that. But I've found out in the last 4 years that EVERYBODY calls him that! I think he secretly likes it. I think he's kind of like me. Call me "Jo" only if you really know me well, otherwise it's "Jolie". We had a fun day out on Monday, just Tim and I. We ate some great Thai food for lunch (which is my favorite, not his. You'd think it was my birthday!). Then we went out to see the new Indiana Jones movie (which was just as good as the others. Lots of fun.). After that we bought Oliver's birthday gift, stopped at the grocery store for steak and shrimp, came home and he bbq'd his own birthday dinner for the family. I offerered, but he is much better at BBQ than I am. We topped it all off with cake over at Nana and Grandpas. Tim insists he is 29 and holding! Well, if he is 29, that makes me 22, and we all know that can't be true! I love you, Timmy! You are my inspiration, my sweetheart and my best friend! Happy Birthday Love!