Who Is Brooke?

Two weeks ago Brooke was the class VIP (Very Important Person). She got to fill at bucket with treasures that told a story about who she is and what she likes to do. Today she came home with a cut-out of herself that is filled with statements about her as written by her teacher and classmates.
As she read them to me, she was so proud! She kept saying "That's so true!" or "I am good at that!"



Let me share them with you:



"Brooke is funny, nice and playful. I love to sit by her at lunch and play with her at recess. Sometimes she looks like a princess." - Paris

“Brooke is my friend. Brooke is a good reader. Brooke makes me laugh.” - Kierstin

“Brooke is funny. I like to talk with Brooke.” - Alyssa

“Brooke is my friend. Brooke lives close to me. Brooke is really fun to play chase with at recess. - Jessica

“Brooke is an excellent listener. She likes to answer questions and tell how to solve math problems. She is very good at participating in lessons in class. She is a good worker and always tries to follow school rules.” - Mrs. Assel

“I like Brooke to play with me at recess. Brooke is fun. Brooke has a cute haircut.” - Chloe

“Brooke likes me and is my friend. I like to play at her house. Brooke is fun to sit by at lunch. Brooke is friendly.” - Maddy

“Brooke is always listening. Brooke is a good friend. Brooke is fun to play with.” - Dino

“Brooke is my best friend because she is nice. Brooke is smart and really good at math. Brooke colors in the lines really well.” - Brynnlee

“Brooke is fun to chase at recess. Brooke listens to Mrs. Assel and is a good worker.” - Ethan

“Brooke plays with me. Brooke is a good worker. Brooke doesn’t get bad cards.” (Discipline cards) - Breson

“Brooke knows her numbers really well. Brooke makes me laugh! Brooke is fun to play with.” - Katelyn

“Brooke sits with me at lunch and she is fun to talk to. Brooke plays chase with me. She is a fast runner.” - Hunter

“Brooke is really nice to me. She shares her pencils and crayons with me.” - Asher

“Brooke is a good friend to me. Brooke is fun to play with. Brooke helps people.” - Kyller

“Brooke is good at adding numbers. Brooke is a fast runner.” - Cameron

“Brooke listens to the teacher and follows directions. Brooke isn’t mean to people.” - Coleman

“Brooke is funny, she tells great jokes. I like it when she plays with me!” - Adria

“Brooke dresses cute. Brooke eats all her lunch in the lunchroom. Brooke is a hard worker and does good work.” - Reagan

“I like it when Brooke sits by me at lunch. Brooke plays hide and seek with me at recess and it is fun. Brooke is nice.” - Ashley

“Brooke plays with me and is a good friend. I like sitting by Brooke. Brooke is fun to play with at recess.” - Elise

“Brooke is really friendly to everyone. Brooke is a hard worker. Brooke is great at math.” - Camden

Bo Comes Home

Welcome Bo McKay Shepherd

Bo McKay Shepherd was born on Jan. 22, 2011 at 5:00 p.m.

He was 8 lbs. 4 oz. and 19 in.

Sleepover List

Last night the kids decided to have a sleepover (Brooke would spend the night in Luke's room), so they made themselves a list of things to do together. They even checked everything off as they accomplished it.

Sleepover list for Luke and Brooke Shepherd

1. Pokemon battle ds
2. Read books
3. Watch a movie on iPod touch
4. Snuggle with my sister Brooke
5. Watch another movie on iPod touch
6. Snuggle with a third movie
7. Play with stufffed animals
8. Play on the app iPuppy world
9. Check what everybody is doing when decided to (at this point they came upstairs and checked to see what Jason and I were up to)
10. Play any app Brooke agrees on
11. Help me pass off stuff for my pack meeting in Feb.
12. Go to sleep when wanted to.

Temple Square 2010

Just before the camera's battery died, I snapped these pics of our trip to Temple Square.

Luke's 1st Pinewood Wood Derby

Waiting for the races to start... Luke's heat is about to begin...

That's Luke Pinewood Derby car - the Blue & Gold one on the end. He and Mom designed and painted it.

And they're off! Luke is in the lead!!

Who will win??? I'll spoil it for you since I didn't get a shot fast enough - it was Luke!

Luke's car at the finish line. He won this heat too!


Time for celebrations!

The final awards have been given out and Luke didn't win 1st place, but he did get an award for the most awesome Cub Scout paint job. He was really happy with his night.

I wonder what we'll do next year?

Gardner Village '10

The annual trip to Gardner Village to see the Witches...

Even after all these years, Brooke is still freaked out by this witch - go figure

Here are some random shots of the kids