Back To School Breakfast #4!

There are a few annual traditions that just have to happen at the Denney house every year. Back to School Breakfast ranks up there on the "important traditions" list. This year our playgroup has grown to 18 children--ages three weeks to almost 11 years old. All but Baby August begin new school years in the next few days. Four years ago, we decided back to school was reason to celebrate, and armed with menu ideas from my inlaws' rv park experiences, Back to School Breakfast was born. Mary and Laura were getting ready for kindergarten. Diana was entering second grade. Like most traditions, food plays an important role in the event. We have omletes and monkey bread. Everyone brings omelet toppings to share. We each "personalize" our omlete in a ziploc baggie, and Steve and John professionally boil the omelets in the baggies to perfection. Monkey bread consists of frozen white bread dough, real butter, cinnamon and sugar. Enough said, right? Today's celebration was a huge success. Laura put together this video of the fun!

Disclaimer: The Mason boys REFUSED to be filmed for this project but were, in fact, in attendance. Maybe their mother has photographic evidence. You will, however, find them in the group shot.

New, sparkly earrings!

In freshly pierced ears. So exciting and grown up! Just in time for
third grade.

Show Time!

Now Playing!
"The Square Dancing Vampire Witch"
Starring Anna, Diana, Mary and Laura

Lemonade anyone?

It's no wonder business is good! These three aren't afraid to turn on
the charm to passersby. They're on their third batch so far!

Some of my Favorite Photos...

There are lots of great things about visiting my inlaws in Gold Beach. It's beautiful. The home cooked food is delicious. The girls get to play with their cousin hunting newts in the creek in the backyard. It's very quiet. My mother in law refuses to let me help with anything. That gives me time to do things I can't seem to squeeze in at home. Like sorting through and organizing old photos on my laptop. So, here are my favorite photos of our fabulous trip to New Jersey a whole month ago. Better late than never!

Summer Fun!

I suggested a little dish soap in the pool...

Canada!

After months of waiting, Mary and Laura's special trip to Victoria,
BC, has arrived. They left on the train this morning with Baba and
Grandpa for a grand adventure. Such grown up, sweet girls I have! I'll
miss them dearly, but I'm so excited for them to take this huge step
toward independence. I can't wait to hear the stories they'll tell
when they come home next week!