Dallin 11

Dallin's favorite number is 11.

How many eggs are in a dozen?  11.  

How many soccer balls do you have?  11.  

The new 100% is 11.  

"Please play the piano for 10 minutes," I say.  "You mean 11," he says.  

"Can I please play till dinner is ready?"  "Yes, but please come home in 10 minutes."  "You mean 11." 
To have captured the complete essence of 11 I should have posted this entry on the 11th.  But as life would have it, 11 things got moved to priority number 11, and now its Friday and before 11 more days pass & 11 more things need to be done, here is a sampling of 11 things that Dal-Pal has been up to recently.  

This one's for you #11!

We'll start with the window.  One nice afternoon (May 23rd) a neighbor came to drop off some cookies.  She is a dear neighbor and always asks about our family.  I also love to know how her grown children are doing and the joys & challenges she faces in the phase of life she is in.  We never quite got off the porch & so it was that we were able to witness "the break".  We've been very blessed not to have more of these with all the balls being kicked at our house.  Of course, the kids are getting older & their kicks are getting stronger & sometimes, well you just want to boot it!  Next time, please use the field at the park!

Hugs & kisses from sister are the best!  This time you tried for a birthday hug & kiss.  She was all out of kisses.  

7/4/11

7/4/11

You were a great help for Kyralyn's birthday party.  The water game you were in charge of was Squash the Sharks.  Your "shark is attacking" story was a nice touch...it sure got the kids excited about squashing all the sharks!  Of course, you had to experience the fun too!

7/4/11, with Harley Colqui & Spencer Ray

Part of Kyralyn's birthday party included a slip 'n slide.  That was fun for a little while.  Just a little while longer and the Smith's will set up their annual 4th of July slip 'n slide for neighbors young & old to share.  Now that's what we call slipin' & slidin'!

7/4/11 (yep, the pool sprung a leak)

7/4/11, at the Smith's house

On the evening of the 4th of July you helped Dad light off many fireworks during the neighborhood firework display.  I am grateful for your deliberate & careful attention during this time.  It was fun to be together with a few family members and many friends & neighbors to share this celebration!

7/4/11