I got a severe case of the giggles today. I was actually laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes (poor Owen didn't know what to think - he kept asking "Why you tying, Momma?").
Here is the instruction on Mikayla's grammar worksheet:
Alphabetize the words in the sentence: Only one man had not spoken yet.
Here is Mikayla's answer:
lnoy eno amn adn not eknops ety.
Now Mikayla struggles with spelling so at first glance I just figured she had been careless and transposed the words incorrectly.
Nope, she alphabetized every single letter in every single word! Talk about creating extra work!
The good news - she knows how to alphabetize words - although we did have a quick review on a simpler method of alphabetizing a sentence!
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Happy Birthday, Brice
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Birthday boy
The Hawk family celebrated all the March birthdays at Chuck E. Cheese this year. The kids had a blast and the parents got headaches. Brice gets to celebrate his birthday a couple of times this month. He should sleep well come April.
Owen thinking: "Please, please, tell me we aren't really related!"
A quiz
A friend posted this little quiz, so I took it. I found that some of the questions didn't really apply to me either way - so I just put down an answer. It makes me wonder . . . they say I am 60% right brain and 40% left brained - can you be 50-50? Does that mean I am more balanced or does it mean I am indecisive???? Or maybe I just don't have a brain!
Go see for yourself what you are!
Go see for yourself what you are!
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Some Pun Fun
I found these puns on my friend Anna's blog. They were good for a smile or two!
Police were called to a daycare where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.
When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate.
A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened criminal.
Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U C L A.
The dead batteries were given out free of charge.
If you take a laptop computer for a run you could jog your memory.
A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail.
What's the definition of a will? (It's a dead giveaway)
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
If you don't pay your exorcist you can get repossessed.
A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France, resulted in Linoleum Blownapart.
You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.
A calendar's days are numbered.
A lot of money is tainted: 'Taint yours, and 'taint mine.
He had a photographic memory which was never developed.
A plateau is a high form of flattery.
Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.
Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.
Police were called to a daycare where a three-year-old was resisting a rest.
When fish are in schools they sometimes take debate.
A thief fell and broke his leg in wet cement. He became a hardened criminal.
Thieves who steal corn from a garden could be charged with stalking.
When the smog lifts in Los Angeles, U C L A.
The dead batteries were given out free of charge.
If you take a laptop computer for a run you could jog your memory.
A dentist and a manicurist fought tooth and nail.
What's the definition of a will? (It's a dead giveaway)
Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.
In a democracy it's your vote that counts; in feudalism, it's your Count that votes.
If you don't pay your exorcist you can get repossessed.
A grenade fell onto a kitchen floor in France, resulted in Linoleum Blownapart.
You are stuck with your debt if you can't budge it.
A calendar's days are numbered.
A lot of money is tainted: 'Taint yours, and 'taint mine.
He had a photographic memory which was never developed.
A plateau is a high form of flattery.
Those who get too big for their britches will be exposed in the end.
Santa's helpers are subordinate clauses.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Too Cute
Sunday, March 11, 2007
A day in the life of Carra
Our beloved Carra has a thing with clothes. She creates interesting outfits to wear - and she creates them often. I decided to document one day of frequent clothes changing. This was Carra's fashion statement(s) for Thursday.
Just a note: This was actually a mild day. There are usually more changes and more extremes in choices.
Another note: Now you know why I complain about laundry - 90% of it is Carra sized.
Just a note: This was actually a mild day. There are usually more changes and more extremes in choices.
Another note: Now you know why I complain about laundry - 90% of it is Carra sized.
10:10 a.m.
This is a common sight with Carra. The top is a cape.
I personally was thrilled that she chose to wear pants too - that is not so common.
This is a common sight with Carra. The top is a cape.
I personally was thrilled that she chose to wear pants too - that is not so common.
11:10 a.m.
This dress is her favorite.
It is a bit too small, but she keeps saving it from the storage bin.
This dress is her favorite.
It is a bit too small, but she keeps saving it from the storage bin.
12:30 p.m.
I don't know if I would have picked the cheetah headband . . . maybe bug antennas would have been more appropriate to go with her bug dress.
I don't know if I would have picked the cheetah headband . . . maybe bug antennas would have been more appropriate to go with her bug dress.
4:15 p.m.
Do you notice she went nearly 4 hours before changing again????
Actually, this one was forced upon her because we were heading out into public.
What you don't see - she wore her coat backwards at the store -
apparently she didn't look foolish enough in jeans and a t-shirt.
Also, ALL shirts MUST be "upsleeve" shirts.
Do you notice she went nearly 4 hours before changing again????
Actually, this one was forced upon her because we were heading out into public.
What you don't see - she wore her coat backwards at the store -
apparently she didn't look foolish enough in jeans and a t-shirt.
Also, ALL shirts MUST be "upsleeve" shirts.
Thursday, March 8, 2007
For what it's worth
Our neighbor is starting a photography business and took a random picture of Owen one day last summer. She now has a website promoting her business - and she has Owen as one of her portfolio proofs. For what it is worth - go check it out . . . (he is under "The Collections" section). Anyone local might consider her - she seems reasonably priced. Just tell her Tina her neighbor referred you! I would love to learn from her!
There is a lot of pictures of a little blond girl in there too. She is another neighbor and Carra's partner in crime. She spends a lot of time here!
There is a lot of pictures of a little blond girl in there too. She is another neighbor and Carra's partner in crime. She spends a lot of time here!
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
What's for dinner???
Tonight we are having our weekly Honey Mustard Chicken dinner. If I ask the kids how they want me to fix chicken, this is always the order I get. It is a family favorite. It is so well liked, we feel we really must pass the recipe along! SUPER EASY!!! SUPER FAST!!!
1- 3 lb bag frozen chicken breasts (approx. 6-7 breasts)
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
2 T prepared mustard
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup honey
2 T prepared mustard
1 tsp. curry powder
1 tsp. salt
Preheat oven to 350. Layer the chicken breasts in a casserole dish. Mix together remaining ingredients. Pour over chicken. Bake 30-40 minutes (until no longer pink). Baste occasionally while cooking.
Super yummy with chicken flavored rice a roni.
To give credit where credit is due, I got the recipe here.
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