Well I got tired of waiting for people to comment on my "Pay it Forward" game so I'm moving on. You can still comment on that post and get a handmade treat, but the kids are all anxious to have their pictures online for the week.

First I wanted to show our valentine cake. I made this for Sunday dinner to share with our cousins. It is a strawberry cake, with strawberry jam in the middle, and homemade vanilla frosting on top, yum!

All our kids love having a piano in our home, but Connor is the most creative pianist of all. He plays with his fingers, his toes, his elbow, and any other body part that he can get on the piano. He has even sat on the keys before. It makes a lovely sound!

Cobi got a special award this week called Block C. It is for well rounded students. The recipients actually get a plaque that says:

"Exemplary Hawk Award, This is to certify that Cobi has earned the Block C Exemplary Hawk Award, having demonstrated the qualities of Outstanding Scholarship, Active Participation, Dedicated School Service, and Positive Leadership."

It is a huge deal at his school. He had to participate in sports, clubs, do well academically and even do service (he helped serve lunch in the cafeteria). He did a great job and we are proud of him. His best friend Ethan also got the award.

The last noteworthy event of the week was breakfast. Lauren wanted waffles for breakfast, so with help from her dad, she made waffles for the whole family. What a delicious way to end the week!