Luka in School Talent Show

Luka was first to perform in the school talent show, for the very last day of school (last night, he was "promoted" to Third Grade in a ceremony for all grades). In the talent show, he played the Star Spangled Banner and a Sonatina (adapted). There were some other fun performances – lots of piano players, a violin, a harp, gymnastics, joke telling, and hula hooping!

Luka also won "Mr. Literary" in his class for always having his nose in a book! :)

Luka playing Star Spangled Banner at the school talent show (last day of school!):



Luka at field day:

April & May Family Videos

Here is Luka demonstrating a "machine" he made for a school project.

Here is Luka at his piano recital and the program below.

Here is Axel skiing in his monster costume the last day of ski season at Ski Cooper.






Reynald's Mini Birthday Party

Recipe: Mom's Sugar Cookies

Mom's Sugar Cookies

2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 egg
4 tsp milk
2 cup flour
1-1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Thoroughly cream shortening, sugar, orange peel and vanilla. Add egg, beat till light and fluffy. Stir in milk. Sift together dry ingredients; blend in creamed mixture. Divide dough in half. Chill one hour.

On lightly floured surface, roll. to 1/8 inch. Cut in desired shapes w/cutters. Bake on greased cookie sheet at 375 degrees for 6 - 8 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan. Cool on rack. Decorate. Makes 2 dozen. Is usually doubled to make more.

Recipe: Lindemuth Fudge Brownies

Fudge Brownies 

(original from Better Homes and Gardens cookbook)

Melt this together on stove top: 
- 4 1-oz squares of baker's chocolate (or substitute 3 TBS cocoa powder + 1 TBS oil for each square)
- 2 sticks (1 cup) butter

Add to melted mixture, directly in the pot and mix well:
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tsp vanilla
1-1/2 cup flour
1 cup nuts

350 degrees for 30 minutes.
Can be cut in half.