That Silly Little Girl

Tonight Mike and I sang a few numbers at the Lions Club birthday party. (they are hard-up for entertainment in Mayfield) We took the baby with us so while I sang he held her, and while he sang I held her. We ended with a duet, so I just took her up with us. Half way through the song she decided she wanted to make it a trio. She was singing along with such gusto! Loud and unashamed, Caitlin stole the show!

Mayfield Park Plan

Mike and I have been working all winter on a plan of the Mayfield park for the Lions club. Mike has taught me a thing or two about drawing plans, and I find that I enjoy it. I don't know if the city will implement our plan, but they have lofty goals and it will be good for them to have it on paper.

It's official: We own a hole in the ground in Gunnison. Not very exciting in itself, but the promise of a nice new home in that hole is very exciting. Hopefully we will be in our new house before the school year starts. We have a half acre of land in a nice new residential neighborhood just one block north of the schools. To see our house plan go to http://www.hearthstonedesign.com/plan/r-1287b .

Jaussis Jaussis everywhere!

My sister in law, Carrie, went on vacation to New York with her daughter Carlie last week. I got to take the rest of the kids for a day while she was gone. We had a great time playing games, decorating cupcakes, watching movies, etc. It was really nice to see Josh and Abby playing together. They are only one month apart and look like they could be twins. Andrew and Isaac disappeared most of the time in the boys room playing and reading books. The baby girls got along really well and both loved "mama". Zion was such a wonderful helper and babysitter. It was so nice to have a house full of life and noise and to get to spend time with my nieces and nephew.

Alfalfa buisness

The boys have been obsessed with "The Little Rascals" lately. On the way to church last Sunday Andrew piped up from the back seat, "Doshua, you have some alfalfa business going on!" We have been laughing about that all week and today decided on a whim to give Drew some "alfalfa business."

Stages

Caitlin has reached the "grabby" stage. It is astounding how quickly she can get those little hands on things you thought were out of her reach. She is so fast! Her new favorite toy is anything made of paper. We let her have a napkin this evening, and she spent a good twenty minutes ripping it apart and, naturally, eating it. I'm not sure, but I think she might have tried to wipe her nose with it as well!

FRRL Outstanding Support Staff Award

Congratulations go out to my mom, Carolyn Jaussi. Mom was just awarded the "outstanding support staff award" at her workplace. She received a beautiful plaque and gets her bio posted on the forage and range research lab website. I am so proud of my brilliant mother!

"Carolyn is a dedicated employee of more than 23 years at the FRRL. She is an expert and is outstanding in all fields of research that she supports. She is a knowledge resource for lab safety, chemical hygiene,and chemicals in general. Carolyn is generous with her time and is always willing to share her knowledge. Because of her knowledge and work, Carolyn has saved the FRRL many hours of labor. She has a great work ethic and always has a positive attitude. Carolyn is a wonderful asset to the FRRL and she deserves special recognition for her many contributions that have gone far beyond her support scientist responsibilities."