Matty Cat.
Matt thinks he needs me to post something
about him since the last post had a picture of Jake
and not him. Everything is a competition
around here, you know.

Well, Matty and I went to the library today.
Just the two of us! I love taking them to the library
one-on one. But I hate taking them all at the same time!
He finally got his very own library card and we picked out lots of 2nd grader books
for him to read. And I even let him pick out a drink from the vending
machine! He thought that was great. They are still pretty easy to
please at this age. He talked my ear off, too. And it was way too
hot getting in and out of the car. What is the temperature here today, anyway?
It feels like it's 110, but I'm not sure.

Our summer "Point System."
I've had the boys doing this great little system
for about four weeks now. They have daily responsibilities
that need to be completed before they can play or go anywhere.
This system works great, because it really cuts down on the nagging
to get their "stuff" done. They just refer to their paper, mark
it off, and they are good to go. I love it and so do they. They
can cash in their points for things like grab bag pick (candy), Sonic run,
friends pizza/swim party, date night with mom and dad or save up for something
they really want.

Jake saved and earned 191 points for this
Diamond Backs hat that he had been coveting.
He was so excited when he finally had enough points to
get it! It took him exactly three weeks.

They can earn extra points by playing a board game with Sammy,
babysitting, extra chores, being reverent in church, working on their
scouting, "Faith in God," or "Duty to God," writing in their journal,
reading church magazines, finishing a chapter book, etc.

*This post is for you mom...(she asked me why I hadn't posted in a while!)

Scott and the boys watching
the Lakers' NBA
Championship!!!
(Now maybe we can think about something else.)