Mormon Metal

After my last attempt to post failed miserably, I had to take some time out to re-group. I tried to post a video off of youtube and spent WAY too much time trying! Anyway, many an Osmond album we had in our home, growing up. In fact, I'm sure we know just about every song and every word that they have recorded. Well, the only song that I didn't like, along with my mother, was their attempt at Heavy Metal, "Crazy Horses." That is until the other day, I ran across their music video of it from the 70's on youtube! YEAH! It is now my favorite! Ha, Ha! Their dance moves rival my dear friends monkey walk, AWESOME! Check out Donny on the Keyboards, he is jamming! Love it! Anyway, since I couldn't get it on my blog, don't miss out. Go to youtube and type in, "Osmonds Crazy Horses." Then, turn your speakers up, sit back and enjoy!


(P.S. Kathy, oh no, the music hasn't stopped, just turn it up! Ha, Ha!)

Can't Stop The Music

Here is Luke's dance group performing, "The Big, Bad Wolf" at their recital last Saturday. (Luke is the Nerd in the center.) We will be going to Las Vegas at the end of June to see them perform at Nationals. It has been a lot of fun to watch the whole dance company this year. I am always so amazed at how young these kids show such personality, right down to the facial expressions. I would have been more inhibited at that young of an age. Although, after watching the show, my husband told me that he was going to sign ME up next year. I know, I couldn't stop moving. Troy and I have always wanted to take a ballroom or swing dance class together. Maybe when we have more time, ha ha! I guess that's just something that you have to make happen or it will just pass you by.

Alvin and the Chipmunks?

Today was a busy day! Kate's Preschool graduation was really cute. They sang songs, said the alphabet and marched for their diploma. I will have 4 of my 5 kids in school next year, hard to believe. Am I really getting old?



We also attended one of Austin's last baseball games. They won! WooHoo! It was a high scoring game and Austin got a couple hits and scored, which is great because the other teams pitcher was quite good. He had a lot of power and accuracy with every pitch! By the time we got home, it was time for homework and everyone was quite tired. So, Austin and Alex got a little loopy and here is the result! Enjoy!

...38, 39, 40!

Today is Troy's 40th birthday! We decorated the house with balloons, wrote on all the windows and sprayed fun-string all over him to commemorate the big event!








The cake was especially festive. It was all boy, dawning fire red and orange flames! It was perfect for my motorcycle driving man!











MMMmmmmm, rifle... or.... guitar?
















Troy's "David Cook" impression!

"Idol Ramblings"

Wow, it has been awhile! Did anyone catch the American Idol finale last night? Well, I did because I have been addicted to this season. There, I said it. I have been amazed by the talent and drive of these contestants. It was David Archuleta (who is my personal favorite) and David Cook, the rocker. (My favorite rocker was Michael Johns, I think his elimination was a conspiracy!) First of all, these two are as different as night and day. I think they should both win but, there can only be one winner. This is where I am torn because I don't know if I want my favorite to win. He is 17, has been very sheltered and is very shy. Being the mom that I am, I hate to see him thrown out into the world for all to critique and ridicule. He has a pure, amazing voice and showed that he really wanted to win last night with his performances. However, there is David Cook who has gradually become the fans favorite. He is 25, talented and original. His voice does nothing for me but he has proven that he is more than just a singer, he changes his songs up and makes them hits week after week. Now, with that said, I have to give kudo's to David Archuleta because he amazes me. He has had a lot of ridicule by the critics heaped on him and Simon Cowell even went on two shows, right before the finale and said that David Cook should win. Well, I for one would have felt defeated after such a statement and I am 39. But, not David, he gave it his all tonight and won over all the judges, including Simon. You could see the determination in his face and his performance. What an inspiration. Ok, I am getting a little sappy but I can't help it. Anyway, It will be interesting to see who wins tonight. I can't wait! I wish them both luck in the future!

Ellie Belly

Ellie's birthday was April 30th but we had such a busy week that we celebrated yesterday! Yeah! As soon as I saw the pudgy, piggy cake online I knew that that was the cake I had to make for her because it reminded me of her (baby) pudginess. It is hard to believe that when we moved to Moses Lake she was only a couple of weeks old. We took her to Wal-Mart and let her pick out her gifts which consisted of: an African, American doll, a fairy Barbie and a microphone that plays songs! Her favorite would have to be the doll. My older kids have also picked a favorite out of Ellies gifts as well. It is the microphone. It doesn't just play show tunes but, you can record yourself when you talk or sing into it. I have to hide it from them just so Ellie can have a turn with it. Ha Ha!

Ellie is also speaking quite well now days. She just started saying, "I ya you," which means, I love you and is following her older siblings example when trying to get my attention by calling me, "Minny." It is amazing to see how much the younger kids pick up from the older ones.