can't buy a car with cookies

i started summer school today. for six weeks, i will take four hours of math a day monday-thursday. it's going to be a challenging course. i feel kind of guilty that today i witnessed sam and ashley's gleeful play session in their new (and already punctured) kiddie pool, while glen and cindi were away, missing the priceless laugh riot. sadly, no photos were taken of the event, but i was able to capture several candid shots from the combined birthday celebration that took place on sunday. it should be viewable here . *note to blog administrator: i give permission for you to post any or all of these pictures on the actual blog site if desired. it may make for easier access.* the celebration was a lot of fun, although i had to cut out a bit early to go to work on time. sorry not all the birthday boys and (or) girls were not all able to attend, although they were acknowledged by their names on the cake.