Funny boy

Tyler hands me the inside baseball today. With bat in hand says, "Mom just throw it straight. Don't worry though... I can hit garbage balls."

Second comment of the day:

"UUU Mom... you were right." Hmmm??? "Eating a whole chocolate Easter bunny gives you a pretty bad tummy ache." So are you ok.... "Yeah...(sigh) My tummy likes me to space out my chocolate. My tongue just forgets because it is so good"

Spring soup

3 cans (14 oz) of chicken stock

3 ham slices diced or about 4 cups

3 green onions diced

1 to 1 1/2 lbs (one bunch) fresh asparagus diced (discard ends)

2 cups half and half

1/2 cup flour

1/3 cup shredded swiss cheese

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Bring chicken stock to a boil. Add ham, asparagus and onion. Boil until asparagus is tender. Shake half and half and flour together and add. Bring up to a boil until slightly thickened and add cheeses. Stir and enjoy.
Had to post this one. It is sooo yummy. Plus now I'll know where my recipe is for next year when the fresh asparagus is ready ;0)

Highest honors

Alli was awarded highest honors last night in 4-H. She won a construction achievement award and a style award. Only 4 out of 40 or so where awarded highest honors for achievement of both construction and style. They will have their project displayed in the fair.
Alli....I know how much work you put into your sewing project. Your accurate measuring and careful stitching paid off. All your sighs..... as you pulled out the slightly imperfect seems and carefully resewed them, showed. We are proud of your hard work and determination. Congratulations Alli!!!
Her comments, "I'm already thinking about my project for next year." "Mom I'm proud of my pants." "I worked really hard and so did the other girls. We should all be proud because we learned to sew" "It was so much fun!!!"

Computer virus

I have not been able to blog over the past few weeks. Somehow we got a bug on our computer that was corrupting files and making it difficult to post to the internet. I think I got it fixed. I didn't even have to call Kev the family computer genius. Anyway, I am back up and working for now!!
Ok I thougt I fixed it but was still having problems. Thanks Kev for the tips!!! (yes I had to consult the expert after all)

Robotics competition

Pretty amazing to watch what these young teenagers were able to build. The robots had to pick up inner tubes in different shapes and hook them on hooks at different levels. They scored points if the machines they built worked properly to hang tubes and dispensed micro bots which raced to the top of those poles. It was a pretty exciting to see these very smart kids work together. Lots of physics and engineering coming together.

Tyler and Alli sharing a blue slush

4-H project

Alli did a great job on her 4-H sewing project. She will have a fashion show next week. She is so excited to be sewing with a real machine. What a great life skill!!

Tyler teaching Murf to read

Tyler said, "I am trying to teach Murf to read. Then he would be the smartest dog ever." Well I guess it's worth a try........