Some cinnamon roll love...

These are my yummy cinnamon rolls!! I must admit that they are nearly famous. Everyone loves them wherever we take them. The only bad part is when I make them and the kids at home don't get any! Whenever and wherever they are... they disappear quickly!!

Here's some good news: Jacquie is raising money for her choir trip! You can order unbaked delicious cinnamon rolls from her! They are $8 per dozen. We even deliver (locally only... sorry for those who don't reside in Bakersfield!) Give us a call. You won't regret it!

Here's Riley (interesting smile) with his lovely sisters-- Andrea and Jacquie!

Here's me with my 'living at home' children!! :) We are soooo ready to eat some cinnamon rolls!

I Declare a Winner

I've decided that Wagdogz are a little competitive. I have no idea where it has come from-- I'm sure my little wagdoggiez just came wired for competition. Even when they were very little, they were easily motivated by:

-Who can clean up their toys first?
-Who can get their shoes on first?
-Who can get up to their room before they get spanked hugged?
-The person who can find the lost library book gets $5....
-Last one to touch their nose does the dishes...

I'm sure I failed somewhere at teaching motivation and instead my kids learned to love competition. Perhaps this is why they are disappointed when they earn a title like "5th in the State of CALIFORNIA!!" If we lived in Wyoming or Montana, I could understand the disappointment... but California?? It's like a nation in itself!!

Anyway, before I ramble on this post is too long. Here is the first installment of a new Wagdogz series titled "I Declare a Winner"....

We the People- California State Competition

The California State We the People Competition was held on Feb. 4-5. 12 teams who placed high enough at their local competitions met in Sacramento to compete for the state championship. Centennial High School was one of those teams. Out of the 12, five teams win the honor of competing on Friday in the finals. We were thrilled when Centennial accomplished their goal of competing at the state capitol in the finals!

Here is the 2009-2010 Centennial High School We the People Team with their teacher/coach Mr. Ryan Coleman. (Jacquie is in the front row)

Here is Jacquie with her mom and dad after the final round. Jacquie's unit had a remarkable hearing. The judges were very impressed with their knowledge of Federalism. This was an especially great honor as they had one of the toughest judges ever!!

Jacquie, Mr. Coleman, and Kimmi are so relieved the hearings are done.

Here is Jacquie's unit with Mr. Coleman.

The CHS team placed 5th in the state. Perhaps not the results the team had wanted or anticipated after an awesome final day of hearings. Currently they are all severly disappointed. But like their teacher always says-- we didn't come for the trophy, we came for the journey! It has been a remarkable journey. The team has grown and learned in more ways than I can blog. They are changed. They are prepared. They are better citizens.

As a 3-time We the People parent I feel so proud of what this program offers not only my children but what it has offered and brought to me personally! It has been an amazing experience to watch my children work so hard and to become so passionate about our Constitution and our Country.

Jacquie was interviewed for a special upcoming TV program about We the People. We'll let you know when it will be broadcast!!

Congratulations Centennial. You were amazing!

Off we go....

I know I've posted this picture previously, but I'm so excited as we prepare to head to Sacramento, CA for the State We the People competition.

Here is our 'favorite' unit 4-- an expert panel on the Constitution of the United States!! We are rooting for you and the rest of the team. These high school seniors know more about the Constitution than you could ever imagine. If you want a great conversation... next time you see Jacquie ask her what she thinks about the Federal Government's laws on immigration. I dare you :)

Please help a friend....

http://myfriendlikely.blogspot.com/2010/01/special-project-for-my-special-friends.html

I just finished reading a post on my dear friend, Likely's, blog! It came as no surprise to me that she would be so inspired to help a friend or two who are in need.

It seems like just recently I was thinking about how you just can't pray for something and then think it will magically happen. Nothing is worse than praying when you are given a test that you didn't study for. Come on, I know we've all done it before. You pray, hoping for help, even though you did nothing to deserve the help. It never works. You have to study if you want help on a test.

How cool to be an answer to a prayer. All you have to do, is a little shopping. (Pretty much my specialty!!) I'm loving the fabric covered bobby pins myself. If you feel so inclined, do a little shopping. If you feel even more inclined, post this to your blog and spread the word.

Thanks! That's what friends are for!

A little more from Disneyland...

Andee and Riley :D
Riley, Andrea, and Sam!!

The whole group in front of Sleeping Beauty's Castle!

Sam, Linda, Riley, Jim, Andrea, Tom

Riley & Sam on the teacups!!

their mexican cuisine!!

thanks to Ellen for the good tip!

Friday Funniez

Sometimes after a long week. And I seriously mean a llllloooonnnnngggg week!

I just need something to laugh about.

So, I was looking around at various pictures....

And, then, I came upon this one.

Did you laugh??

I did.

Thanks girls. It is pretty funny.