What do 11 year olds do???

I remember being 11.  I remember spending my allowance on face masks and press on nails.  But I've wondered what Ali and her friends do locked in her room while they're here.  Here's a glimpse I found on my computer:

Her friend is a cute, bubbly little gal.  And Ali's "black" eye... that's make up.

Guess we did the same kind of thing at my age, just with my pink tape recorder recording our "shows" instead of a webcam. :)  Love you, Al.  

Sweet Tooth Heaven.

My mom makes fantastic candy.  Especially her brittle and toffee.  I have never been able to master it.  She is very good knowing what stage the candy is at based on the "cold water test" (drop a little in cold water and depending on how it solidifies, she can tell if it is soft ball, soft crack, hard crack, etc.).  I never could tell... not really.

This last visit I had an AH-HA! moment and decided to write down the temperatures on the candy thermometer for the different steps (I know.  Duh, huh?).  That was all it took!

I have since made peanut brittle and english toffee both on my own and both were delicious!  Now my Mom won't be forced to make a double batch for me every time we visit. :)

Ali's Choir Concert

Ali's choir did great (even better than the 7th and 8th grade choir.. shhh)

They danced, played on the phone, got a drink.
Wash, Rinse, Repeat

More Random Pics

Cole's Lego Football Game

Whitney and Macy playing together.

Megamind

Jane got lipstick for her birthday.
Jane loves her lip-lick.

Me in High School.
Me and my awesome tapered but relaxed fit jeans.  Oh and the Sally Jesse glasses.
Check out Bryan waiting his turn too....  it was a great look, Bry :)

Random Stuff

Here are some picture that I found from while my camera was lost.

Can't see it, but Macy's has an eye patch.

Buying Donuts

Shaving the beard for crazy hair day.

Crazy Hair Day at School

School has popcorn and pickle fridays.
yes, that's a pickle
and yes, she opted to buy that over popcorn.