Some Kind Of Wonderful

Here is Kate's Word Wall. Every week she gets two new words to put up and practice. One night, I came into her room and she had added her own pieces of art to the wall. At first, I didn't realize what it was and just went about putting her and Ellie to bed. However, when we got to practicing the words I just about burst into laughter when I saw what she had taped up. She had placed two panty liner papers in between her words for decoration. Then I thought, "Ugh, where did she get them?" I knew that we had some in the house but were they the same. You never know where Kate will find a particular treasure. Sure enough, she had been in the bathroom and happened upon some paper that conveniently had butterfly's on them, what luck! Needless to say, several guests have noticed the artwork and after wondering why they laugh, she quickly tells them, "I LOVE butterfly's!"

"You Spin Me, Right Round"

This weekend I got to go Antique shopping with my dear friend, Lynetta. This is something that we both really enjoy doing. She really has an eye for decorating and can make old things look very cool. Here we are at a shop with some old oars that we bought. As you can see by the picture, it is FULL of stuff to look at. This is usually a good sign that prices will be low but, you never know what people will consider a treasure.

It is also a lot of fun to consider where these artifacts came from. What story do they tell? The older gentleman that owns the shop is very interesting. He has pure white hair, always has a hat on and always gives his opinion on how we should use our purchases. I Love that about him. He reminds me of Santa Claus. This time he told us that we were just going to be "spinning" in circles with only one oar. We laughed and told him that we were going to use them to decorate. He then mentioned painting them and "hanging" pots and pans from them in the kitchen. We, of course, love that they are weathered and wouldn't change that one bit, ha ha. We didn't mention that though because we love his ideas and input. It always makes the trip that much more fun!

I got the oar for my boys room but I like it so much, we'll have to see if it stays there!

Romantic is......

Over the years Troy and I have figured out a few things: 1. He prefers to buy me nice things whenever possible for gifts. 2. I like to try to figure out some creative way to be sentimental without spending money. I have tried to bring him over to my side many times but to no avail. Why? He is who he is and so am I. So, last night I just came right out and asked him what he wanted for valentines. He responded by saying, "Time...time with you." It brought me back to when we first met and we were getting to know each other. We would talk for hours and it still didn't seem like it was enough TIME spent together. I thought it was very romantic of him to say that after 16 years he still wants....Time!

Summer Relief

Just needed a little change of seasons today.

Five years or Half a Decade

As we were taking the sacrament yesterday at church, we were noticing the new Deacons. Austin, who is currently a Teacher, was also passing and has grown about a foot since he was a deacon. It is so cute AND hard NOT to notice the varying heights of the boys in each class. The change that occurs from age 12 to age 18 is quite phenomenal. They grow up before our eyes. I keep telling myself that Austin won't be leaving for his mission for another five years and that that will not come too soon. But, as the years pass by, the number 5 is not seeming like a VERY long time at all!!!! While I am excited about the experience of a mission, college, etc. I find myself wondering if I am giving my children enough of what they need to go out in the world on their own. I know that if they will just stay close to their Heavenly Father they will be alright.

Our children are also very good at reminding Troy and I to read our scriptures, say prayer and have family home evening. So, in half a decade or 5 short years we'd better have the routine down.

I chose the picture up above because it seems to say it all and it chokes me up everytime I look at it.

Would You Go Back?

This is a High School tag that I thought was fun. I want to tag anyone that feels so inclined. It sure brought back some memories! Here I am my Junior Year as a Varsity Songleader! Yes, that's Songleader. I don't know why they differentiated between us and the cheerleaders. We all went to the same games and performed together. The songleaders just did more of the dancing! Plus, we got to stand in back of the cheerleaders. I hate to be "Front and Center."

1. Did you marry someone from High School? No

2. Did you carpool? Sometimes, with Lori

3. What kind of car did you have? Car? no car!

4. What kind of car do you drive now? Yukon XL

5. It's Friday Night...where are you (then)? at a school football game!

6. It's Friday Night...where are you (now)? At home because it's Pizza Night or going to the show

7. What kind of job did you have in High School? I mowed lawns with my sis until my senior year in which I did a work/study program and worked at a law office.

8. What do you do now? raise kids

9. Were you a party animal? definitely not, I was a square, still am (We had a little fun with a fire extinguisher though.)

10. Were you considered a flirt? One time, by a teacher, he yelled at me and the (cute) boy, in front of everyone for making googly eyes at each other! Then he proceeded to throw the chalk on the floor and walk out. OOOPS!!!

11. Were you in band, orchestra or choir? No but, I was a member of the FFA (Future Farmers of America).

12. Did you get suspended? Expelled? Heck no! I never wanted to upset teachers except when there was a cute boy to make googly eyes at.

13. Can you sing the fight song? Ha Ha, yes!

14. Who was your favorite teacher? Mr. Kermit Kliewer (he would forget to get substitutes when he was gone) & Mrs. Brown, She was awesome!

15. Where did you sit during lunch? Before licenses - Johnnies or lunch tables/ after licenses - Del Taco, Jack In the Box

16. What was your school's full name? Brawley Union High School

17. What was your school mascot? Wildcat

18. If you could go back and do it again, would you? No, I had a great time but, I wouldn't go back. I would rather go back to college.

19. What do you remember about graduation? I remember telling my boyfriend that I was only going to hang out with my friends that night and ending up with him anyway.

20. Are you planning on going to your 20 year reunion? Uh, that was 2 years ago and yes, I went. It was fun to see everyone all grown up.

21. Do you still talk to people from school? Only since last year, via email and facebook!

"A" Squared

One of my "most" favorite pictures of Alexis and Austin. Even though they would never admit it, they are very close and have a lot of fun together. I have a lot of fun with them too!!!! "Time - please slow down."