Happy New Year!
I'm excited to see what this year brings.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 29, 2008
Good and Bad
The good thing about having pets is the love you get and get to give.
The bad thing is when they are old and ready to leave us.
Think good thoughts for my boys. We are having a really hard time at our house today.
The bad thing is when they are old and ready to leave us.
Think good thoughts for my boys. We are having a really hard time at our house today.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
And We Wouldn't Have It Any Other Way
My sister Noel just called. Her youngest son Reid is throwing up. My oldest Alex said, "but of course. It's Christmas.. and if someone wasn't throwing up, it just wouldn't be right."
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Things I've Done
Things I’ve Done (In Red)
1. Started my own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than I can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sung a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched lightning at sea
14. Taught myself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown my own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of my ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught myself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had my portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had my picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Rode an elephant
1. Started my own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than I can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland/world
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sung a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched lightning at sea
14. Taught myself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown my own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitchhiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of my ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught myself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had my portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had my picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a lawsuit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee
100. Rode an elephant
Friday, December 12, 2008
Monday, December 08, 2008
OMG
...I am tired.
I was thinking about how much energy I spend worrying about things that never happen.
Perhaps I wouldn't be so tired.
I was thinking about how much energy I spend worrying about things that never happen.
Perhaps I wouldn't be so tired.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
Bliss
What a great break this has been. Some presents have been bought. The tree is up and decorated. Movies have been watched. Games, football & basketball have been watched. Sweaters have been worked on. Books have been read. Music listened to. Laundry caught up. House cleaned. Bread baked. Naps taken.
And I have 2 more days!!!!!!
And I have 2 more days!!!!!!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
And So
it begins.
I have been anticipating and dreading this week since August. I have so many mixed feelings about this week.
I'm going to try to just enjoy and be in the moment and remember to have some quiet time to reflect.
I have been anticipating and dreading this week since August. I have so many mixed feelings about this week.
I'm going to try to just enjoy and be in the moment and remember to have some quiet time to reflect.
Thursday, November 13, 2008
I Forgot!
I just finished "Twlight" and am already into "New Moon". I love a good book. Even more, I love a good series!
Exciting
Alex met before the scouting board of review Tuesday night and was awarded the rank of Eagle Scout! I am so so so proud of him!
One of his letters for the board of review had some misinformation in it. They asked Alex about a trip he was cited as being on and he admitted that he didn't attend that trip, the letter was wrong. The board complimented him on his honesty and integrity. Yeah Alex!!!
Ethan has his first basketball game for middle school tonight. I'm excited to watch him play.
Aidan is plugging along. Hating cursive writing (can't say I blame him) but generally loving life.
One of his letters for the board of review had some misinformation in it. They asked Alex about a trip he was cited as being on and he admitted that he didn't attend that trip, the letter was wrong. The board complimented him on his honesty and integrity. Yeah Alex!!!
Ethan has his first basketball game for middle school tonight. I'm excited to watch him play.
Aidan is plugging along. Hating cursive writing (can't say I blame him) but generally loving life.
Thursday, November 06, 2008
50 Days
Yes, Christmas will be here in 50 days. Yikes!
My students and I have been talking about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. One of my girls has been sharing what she will do to help her mom cook. She is so cute talking about all the different dishes and how they will be prepared. Also, she told me what she will wear because it gets hot in their kitchen!
We had a great reading lesson today. My students are attentive and trying to improve their reading as fast as they can. I have so much hope for their growth and success.
My students and I have been talking about the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. One of my girls has been sharing what she will do to help her mom cook. She is so cute talking about all the different dishes and how they will be prepared. Also, she told me what she will wear because it gets hot in their kitchen!
We had a great reading lesson today. My students are attentive and trying to improve their reading as fast as they can. I have so much hope for their growth and success.
Wednesday, November 05, 2008
Monday, November 03, 2008
History
When my dad woke me up on July 20, 1969, he told me that one day, I would be able to tell my grandchildren about the night men walked on the moon.
Tomorrow, I'm taking my children with me to vote. They will be able to tell their grandchildren about the election that began a new chapter in our history.
Tomorrow, I'm taking my children with me to vote. They will be able to tell their grandchildren about the election that began a new chapter in our history.
Sunday, November 02, 2008
Good Tired
I had Deadwood practice tonight. We are recording and it's tiring singing some of the songs several times in a row.
But it's a good tired.
But it's a good tired.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Dumped
I've been dumped. Recently I came across some old home videos from when youngest son was 1 1/2. Sean and I watched them in between passing out candy tonight. One was from 1999 on Halloween night.
It made me realize how much my boys have grown and yet how they are still the same. Sean & I are home alone tonight. Oldest is out with his grrlfriend, middle is at a party with his guys and youngest is out trickortreating with his gang.
Thus, my title.
It made me realize how much my boys have grown and yet how they are still the same. Sean & I are home alone tonight. Oldest is out with his grrlfriend, middle is at a party with his guys and youngest is out trickortreating with his gang.
Thus, my title.
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