Almond Groves in Bakersfield

Once a year the almond trees bloom everywhere in Bakersfield.  We have lived here for almost five years and haven't yet been out to take pictures.  So one Sunday afternoon I just took whoever wanted to go and so here you go!  Our FUN photo shoot!!

 

 

Talent Show w/ Lauren

Lauren decided to help a friend out and participate in her "Joke Skit" for the school talent show.  She did this all on her own.  I didn't even know she had auditioned until her friends mom brought her home.  {which was about the same time she would have gotten off the bus:)} She had her parts all memorized, picked out her outfit, arranged her practices and did a fantastic job. She played the part of Be-Quiet.

 

 

This is how it went:

Narrator: Once upon a time there was three little girls named Be-Quiet, Trouble and Manners.  ANd they were out of milk.

Be-Quiet: Hey Trouble, do you mind going to get us more milk?

Trouble: Of course.

Narrator: So Trouble went to the store, but when she was walking back toward her house she made a wrong turn and got lost.  After a couple of hours had past, her sisters started getting worried.  Be-Quiet and Manners began to look for her. Trying to save daylight, they decided to split up.  Be-Quiet went toward the playground, while Manners, knowing Trouble the way she did, headed toward a neighboring construction ground.

Manners: I know that Trouble likes to play in ditches.  She's Trouble after all.  Maybe she's down there.

Narrator: Manners pointed at a ditch she found and thought that it didn't look that steep.  She tried to guide herself down the muddy embankment down to the bottom of the ditch.  But the base wa filled with thick mud and she got stuck.  After too long, Be-Quiet had lost both her sisters and decided to go to the police officer.

Police Officer: What seems to be the problem little girl?

Be-Quiet: My sisters are stuck!

Police Officer: Okay, Okay, We can help.  What's your name?

Be-Quiet: Be-Quiet

Police Officer: (looks blankly at her for a couple of minutes) Um, excuse me?  What is your name child?

Be-Quiet: I said B-Quiet.

Police Officer: (sternly) I'm going to ask you one more time, what's your name?

Be-Quiet: (exasperated) Be! Quiet!

Police Officer: Are you looking for trouble?

Be-Quiet: (smiling) Uh huh!

Police Officer: Where are your manners?

Be-Quiet: Stuck in a ditch!

 

 

 

 

Our Movie Stars

 

 

 

 

Presley Evans, Sierra Lamas, Michelle Battan, Sam Albee and Lauren Spendlove

 

 

Lauren's Once Upon A Time....

Lauren was about to throw this away and just thought it was so cute I had to keep it.  Just wish I knew the rest of the story.

Once upon a time, there was a palace. It's princess was sad because she used to live in Texas. Texas was not just a place to her it was like she could do whatever she wanted to do but then there was a very pretty boy.....
 
 

Matthew's Wish List 2014

Little bit of Lauren

faling asleep reading

school Christmas treats

teddy bear

selfie

growing a playdough beard

A Lauren Post

I don't know?

Silly!

Beautiful!

Friend Mina @ school

 

Michelle, Lauren, Taylor and Nichole (best neighbors)

 

Selfie

This Boy is Growing UP!

This picture was taken as the youth were getting ready to go out and sale flag contracts for our fundraiser.  The YM/YW set up flags on all the patriotic holidays and sale contracts for the year for $40.  It's a steal.  He is busting out of his original scout shirt, growing up way to fast.

 

Jacob in August

High School LINK CREW

Ethan is part of the Link Crew where you Volunteer to mentor an incoming freshman student. Link Crew is a club of students who are willing to assist others in the transition from junior high into high school. 

This was freshman orientation day!  He was a group leader and helped with the class hand prints.  He also helped set up for the Freshman Tailgate party. Orange isn't his favorite color but he looks pretty good.