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Some of the 4th grade boys are having a hard time giving up football. They crouch down on the swimming start blocks like they are on the football scrimmage line. [...] 
Why not? Gary has been honing his Indian curry skills and whipped this up this morning for our lunches at work. I couldn't resist eating a dose for breakfast, too.
What Have I Done?
You know how sometimes you get attached to your teacher?
The word "harsh" sounds pretty cute coming out of a mouth missing the front teeth. As in: "My new teacher only gets a little bit harsh when someone's bad." The word "teacher" sounds cute, [...]
Oh my gosh, I just realized that I will be able to put some plants on that' [...]
I sent email to the human resources and diversity trainer asking for clarification on disturbing information presented to new employees about "The Willie Lynch Letter." [...] 
Hope: "Mom? Does Peggy ever howl?""I've never heard her howl."
Hank: "That's because she's a girl. Only boy dogs howl."' [...]
I am lucky to have a son who loves to receive massages (I love to give them) and a daughter who asks to rub' [...]
The last thing I want Hope to be when she grows up is a model but she sure had a fun time in a photo session with our neighbor, George.
I knew she was a good dog when I "adopted" her because the lady from whom I stole her told me so. (Don't believe I stole this dog? Ask my brother. I'm not proud of it but it is what it is and I have Peggy [...]
She was a person who excelled at everything including just being an overall good person. I was so thankful we reconnected via Facebook a year ago. Prayers for her husband Brent and children, 9 year-old Silas and 6 year-old Lydia. [...]
Hot, oceanic, sandy, friendly. Too many fried shrimp, tacos, and adult beverages. It will be hard to come home.
Hope (asking for random stuff as she is known to do): "Mom, can I get an American Girl doll?"
Hank to his sister:
Scared with Helmet BackwardsConfident with Helmet on Correctly
Checking in to Swim Camp (Nervous)
Alien with New Camp Snorkel
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We do the trimming around the tricky stuff and he does the rest. He's very excited today that I let him hydrate with some of my running supplies. [...]
If you are a boy going into the fourth grade apparently there is nothing more hilarious than coming across your sister's anthology of Dick and Jane stories and read key portions of it aloud to your friends.
See Dick.
Dick, Dick, Dick.
Oh Dick.
The picture doesn't show it but' [...]
Guess what. They are sick of it. They have begun to hide [...]
Monkey See
If you want me to chase your child down the street in my car while taking action photos let me know. Also, stay off Turner's during daylight hours when I'm not at work. [...]
Whoever those guys are who edit sound/music and video/pictures. I want to do what they do in my next life.Just finished burning the DVDs of the school year for Hope's class. It was a very teary morning in the Hanson house. Good tears.' [...]
I can bend my knees again! [...] 
Running a marathon might be fun but I couldn't help thinking how much fun guys like these were having on the course Sunday:' [...]
I'm thankful there are no stairs at work.' [...] 
Mental marathon pain is over; physical pain kicks in. Hobbling down the stairs is amusing to the kids. [...]
Six little pictures to show you why I love working in an elementary school.
The teachers are enthusiastic.
"You smell manly. Is that Axe?"
You can play them on this iPhone app:
Now an essential piece of speech pathology equipment.
Sophie is one of Peggy's running partners. Be sure to click on the picture to enlarge it.
Funky/Cool Stuff made by my friend and for sale on Etsy:
Chinese summer homework does not include eating weird stuff like this:
