Goodbye to Book fairs

I am done with book fairs!! This has inspired me to write a haiku about book fairs.

The book fair is through
Melissa and Paula rock
fun times busy times

I know you are all going to be very impressed with my haiku, but I figured it was time to show everyone my haiku talent.

While on the subject of book fair, I have to share one of my most memorable experiences with our last book fair. We had a girl bring up a book that some kids had colored in, while I was flipping through the pages I noticed that whoever had vandalized the book did so by writing their names on the pages (this is the brilliance of youth). One of the women that was with me at the book fair is also a substitute at the school and recognized the names of the girls...not only did she recognize the names, but these so called vandals were still at said book fair. I proceeded to call them over and ask them if they were the girls who wrote in the book. They were honest and said that they had noticed that someone had already colored in the book and so they decided to leave their mark also. I told them that I appreciated their honesty but since they were the ones who wrote their NAMES in the book they were going to be held responsible. I then decided I would help these girls with future vandalizing crimes by giving them some sound advice...."what are you thinking writing your names in the book? That only makes it easier to find you!" (Yes, I actually gave them advice on how to commit future vandalizing crimes without getting caught, but if you know me, I just couldn't help it). In fact I gave Kylee this same lesson when she decided to scratch her name on my car with a rock. If nothing else, my kids will be smart criminals.

The "MOM" song

I'm sure many of you have heard this song, but I thought it was appropriate for Mothers Day. And even if you have very small children, you'll still appreciate it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM

Garfield County Project

Mikayla recently had her "county fair" at school. The county she was assigned to learn and report about was Garfield County. She did a great job. She received this assignment in February and she immediately wanted to start, however, I kept telling her that she had until April so there wasn't a rush, finally I realized if she wants to start her project I need to let her start her project (I guess now I understand why my oldest is a major procrastinator...whoops, my bad). She did the entire project herself. And I have proof that this was all her, I have to quote you a part of her 2 page report, she had to right interesting facts about Garfield County...

Did you know that there is also an Escalante Petrified Forrest? There’s also a trail called Burr trail because the trail is really cold and it makes people say burr. Just Kidding!

I debated with myself for a few minutes if I needed to have her change that information, but then decided that sentence right there is what makes this project her own. She was so proud, and I was proud of all the hard work she put into this report. And surprise she was done 2 weeks early!! I love having a self motivated child!!

Could we get any cuter?!?

I have so much fun with all my young women. The other night we did each other's hair as crazy as we could, and we had a great time.

Movie Quiz Answers

Sorry this has taken me so long to post. I've been busy. Following are the answers

1. Tommy Boy
2. Ferris Bueller's Day Off
3. The Fugitive
4. Batman
5. Liar Liar
6. Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
7. First Knight
8. Gone in 60 Seconds
9. Ever After
10. Return to Me
11. Robin Hood, Prince of Thieves
12. Zoro
13. Mission Impossible
14. Ghostbusters
15. The Three Amigos
16. The Wedding Singer
17. Waynes World
18. Willy Wonka
19. Back to the Future
20. Ghost