Tuesday, December 4, 2007
my new t-shirt
Check out the t-shirt I just bought! Courtney said I'm such an English teacher nerd. And? Your point would be... what? (If you don't get it, ask me and I'll explain it, but there *will be a quiz later...)
Saturday, December 1, 2007
Saturday rambling
So anyone who hasn't seen Nacho Libre (that's where that last movie clip sequence came from) you have to see it. If you have a goofy sense of homor. We love that movie around here. Brittney and Josh go around quoting it and it always makes me laugh. Brittney will say stuff like "they are my p.j.'s" or "I was wondering if you would like to join me in my quarters this night for some toast". The other day Josh was standing on the arm of the couch all "Summon your eagle powers" about to jump off. @@ And he broke out into "I am singing at the party". Funny.
Today it is snowing, and it is so pretty! I love the snow when it's falling... Not such a big fan after a day or two when it's just cold and crusty and grey. But it looks so pretty right now... clinging to all my weeds that I didn't pull.
Courtney is at a big debate tournament at my school today. She didn't get home until about 10:00 last night and left again about 6:30 this morning. Sounds like she's having fun. It's an invitational, and they have students from all over the place. They had to turn away schools that wanted to come because they just didn't have enough room. So she said she met some kids from a school about 30 miles away and played poker with them between rounds. When I was leaving yesterday there were all these kids all over the place in the halls in their little suits and ties and skirts and slacks and it just warmed my school-y nerd heart to see all these little imitation Alex P. Keaton's practicing their speeches and hanging out. I left my room for a minute and came back to find "I love you mommy" on my board. It would be kindof fun to have Courtney go to my school, but kindof not, so it's probably good this way for both of us.
My students are so funny... They were quizzing me the other day on what music I like. For some reason it boggles their mind that I listen to some of the same stuff they do. I had a CD in one day that had a Korn song and an Eminem song and I thought a few of their heads would explode. I must look like an easy listening type person. :) So anyway, they were quizzing me on if I used to listen to Depeche Mode (yes, and I got bonus points because I've been to one of their concerts)... if I've ever heard of Warrant and did I like the song "Cherry Pie" (yes I was your age when it came out)... One of my students is *convinced that I'm a former stoner, against all my denials to the contrary, because I like Pink Floyd and I watch That 70's Show on occasion. They are very silly.
Brittney and I went to Young Women In Excellence (is that what it's called?) the other night. Courtney was home sick. We've all had yucky colds. So anyway... I think something is wrong with me, because I just get so irritated that every event like this has to turn into a teary Girl's Camp style testimony meeting. Ugh. Now first let me say... I'm not trying to insult people who tend to get emotional... I cry at all kinds of things... I cried at a school assembly last month (OK but they were talking about child abuse, so I'm entitled.) But it just seems to be prevalent at these types of events that people get all carried away. I'm thinking in my head... suck it up, quit bawling, say your thing and sit down. I'm so nice, aren't I? Possibly the fact that I had a raging head cold and was trying to quiet a squirmy squawky baby while each person got up and talked may have contributed to my crankiness about the whole thing. Anyyywayyyy... We had to think of a flower that reminds us of our girls. The leaders had put a picture of the flower in a frame for us to give to our daughter, and we stood up and told why we chose that flower. First of all, let me say that the whole "flowers blossoming into womanhood" metaphor used to just make me want to barf when I was in YW. But I have to say, this was really nicely done and not too cheesy, except for the people that couldn't stand up and say a few words about why their daughter is like a daisy without bawling. And they had flower shaped sugar cookies, which, I'll like anything if you give me a frosted sugar cookie after. Ahem. So anyway... I said that Courtney is like a snapdragon because snapdragons are bright and dynamic and they make you smile... but mostly because you can make them talk and Courtney looooovves to talk. Brittney is like a bleeding heart flower because she's got a big heart and is very generous. See? No crying.
Well, I'm sure I could ramble on for another several long run-on paragraphs, but the powers-that-be are summoning me to come make lunch. I'm going to finish putting up Christmas today, work on Christmas cards, and go grocery shopping. Or maybe just sit on the couch and watch the food shows on PBS. One or the other.
Today it is snowing, and it is so pretty! I love the snow when it's falling... Not such a big fan after a day or two when it's just cold and crusty and grey. But it looks so pretty right now... clinging to all my weeds that I didn't pull.
Courtney is at a big debate tournament at my school today. She didn't get home until about 10:00 last night and left again about 6:30 this morning. Sounds like she's having fun. It's an invitational, and they have students from all over the place. They had to turn away schools that wanted to come because they just didn't have enough room. So she said she met some kids from a school about 30 miles away and played poker with them between rounds. When I was leaving yesterday there were all these kids all over the place in the halls in their little suits and ties and skirts and slacks and it just warmed my school-y nerd heart to see all these little imitation Alex P. Keaton's practicing their speeches and hanging out. I left my room for a minute and came back to find "I love you mommy" on my board. It would be kindof fun to have Courtney go to my school, but kindof not, so it's probably good this way for both of us.
My students are so funny... They were quizzing me the other day on what music I like. For some reason it boggles their mind that I listen to some of the same stuff they do. I had a CD in one day that had a Korn song and an Eminem song and I thought a few of their heads would explode. I must look like an easy listening type person. :) So anyway, they were quizzing me on if I used to listen to Depeche Mode (yes, and I got bonus points because I've been to one of their concerts)... if I've ever heard of Warrant and did I like the song "Cherry Pie" (yes I was your age when it came out)... One of my students is *convinced that I'm a former stoner, against all my denials to the contrary, because I like Pink Floyd and I watch That 70's Show on occasion. They are very silly.
Brittney and I went to Young Women In Excellence (is that what it's called?) the other night. Courtney was home sick. We've all had yucky colds. So anyway... I think something is wrong with me, because I just get so irritated that every event like this has to turn into a teary Girl's Camp style testimony meeting. Ugh. Now first let me say... I'm not trying to insult people who tend to get emotional... I cry at all kinds of things... I cried at a school assembly last month (OK but they were talking about child abuse, so I'm entitled.) But it just seems to be prevalent at these types of events that people get all carried away. I'm thinking in my head... suck it up, quit bawling, say your thing and sit down. I'm so nice, aren't I? Possibly the fact that I had a raging head cold and was trying to quiet a squirmy squawky baby while each person got up and talked may have contributed to my crankiness about the whole thing. Anyyywayyyy... We had to think of a flower that reminds us of our girls. The leaders had put a picture of the flower in a frame for us to give to our daughter, and we stood up and told why we chose that flower. First of all, let me say that the whole "flowers blossoming into womanhood" metaphor used to just make me want to barf when I was in YW. But I have to say, this was really nicely done and not too cheesy, except for the people that couldn't stand up and say a few words about why their daughter is like a daisy without bawling. And they had flower shaped sugar cookies, which, I'll like anything if you give me a frosted sugar cookie after. Ahem. So anyway... I said that Courtney is like a snapdragon because snapdragons are bright and dynamic and they make you smile... but mostly because you can make them talk and Courtney looooovves to talk. Brittney is like a bleeding heart flower because she's got a big heart and is very generous. See? No crying.
Well, I'm sure I could ramble on for another several long run-on paragraphs, but the powers-that-be are summoning me to come make lunch. I'm going to finish putting up Christmas today, work on Christmas cards, and go grocery shopping. Or maybe just sit on the couch and watch the food shows on PBS. One or the other.
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Nachoooo- Religious man
Josh and I were messing around and found this. We liked it. Also, he told me that he wants a little motorized cart like Nacho's for Christmas. Oy.
Thanksgiving and Josh's Birthday
It's been a nice week. Josh's birthday was Tuesday. He had a really fun day, I think. He was so excited for it. When the high school students that know him would see him in the hall they'd tell him Happy Birthday. It was cute. We had McDonald's for dinner (gag... that's his favorite) and chocolate cake and opened presents. He was very excited about all of them. My camara isn't working so I can't upload any pictures right now.
Wednesday we ran errands and went over to Mindi and Steve's for pie. It was really great to see everyone. We had a good time. They have such a cute house! I hadn't been there before, so that was fun.
For Thanksgiving dinner we went to the buffet with Sean's parents and Mindi and Steve's family. It was really nice to not have to make a big meal or clean up dishes. We went home and crashed and read the newspaper ads, and then went over to my parents' house for Second Dinner. It was a nice day.
We didn't do any Black Friday shopping this year. Nothing excited me enough to get me out the door that early. Lexi has been waking up every 2-3 hours lately, so sleep is even more precious. I took Courtney to get her learner's permit yesterday, so that's a little crazy. I can't believe how fast time moves. I know it's cliche, but it's just so true. It makes me a little sad as I look at Josh and Lexi, because I know that my memory is so bad that I won't remember them as they are now. I don't remember very much of my older girls' baby years. Just bits and pieces, but not all the hours that you spend looking at them and what they looked like as they stared up at you and all those little things. We drove by my high school the other day, and I couldn't remember ever going down those stairs or really much of anything about it. Then as I thought about idividual things (drafting class, Physics, Current Issues, the lunchroom, the gym, the East parking lot crowd, beach parties) I started to remember more and more, but I feel like I should be able to remember it all like it was yesterday.
So that's about all that's been happening here. Courtney went to a BYU/Utah football watching party at a friend's house. I think she may be the only Utah fan there. Josh is watching Ratatootie (that's how he says it), Sean is making turkey noodle soup, I am putting up Christmas stuff, and Brittney is off playing. And Lexi is hanging out. I'm pretty thankful for Saturdays like these. :)
Wednesday we ran errands and went over to Mindi and Steve's for pie. It was really great to see everyone. We had a good time. They have such a cute house! I hadn't been there before, so that was fun.
For Thanksgiving dinner we went to the buffet with Sean's parents and Mindi and Steve's family. It was really nice to not have to make a big meal or clean up dishes. We went home and crashed and read the newspaper ads, and then went over to my parents' house for Second Dinner. It was a nice day.
We didn't do any Black Friday shopping this year. Nothing excited me enough to get me out the door that early. Lexi has been waking up every 2-3 hours lately, so sleep is even more precious. I took Courtney to get her learner's permit yesterday, so that's a little crazy. I can't believe how fast time moves. I know it's cliche, but it's just so true. It makes me a little sad as I look at Josh and Lexi, because I know that my memory is so bad that I won't remember them as they are now. I don't remember very much of my older girls' baby years. Just bits and pieces, but not all the hours that you spend looking at them and what they looked like as they stared up at you and all those little things. We drove by my high school the other day, and I couldn't remember ever going down those stairs or really much of anything about it. Then as I thought about idividual things (drafting class, Physics, Current Issues, the lunchroom, the gym, the East parking lot crowd, beach parties) I started to remember more and more, but I feel like I should be able to remember it all like it was yesterday.
So that's about all that's been happening here. Courtney went to a BYU/Utah football watching party at a friend's house. I think she may be the only Utah fan there. Josh is watching Ratatootie (that's how he says it), Sean is making turkey noodle soup, I am putting up Christmas stuff, and Brittney is off playing. And Lexi is hanging out. I'm pretty thankful for Saturdays like these. :)
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
Nothing has happened to us this week
I'm home from work today because I was worried Lexi might be getting sick. Of course, since I took the day off, she seems to be fine. Had I decided to just go in, she would have been throwing up everywhere. Oh well. It's fun to hang out with her and Brittney today. She's off track. I thought I was supposed to be passing on some sort of fabulous antibodies to Lexi through nursing. Well I swear, she gets sick more than I do. My body must be hogging all the antibodies. Luckily when she does get sick it seems to be really mild and pass quickly.
I asked Brittney what I should put in my blog and she said to write, "Nothing has happened to us this week." Real flair for the dramatic, that one. But she's right. Not much going on. Rented a DVD of The Office season 3 on Friday (teehee), went to my mom's house on Saturday and had a nice visit, went for a nice drive on Sunday.... Man, we sound like old people. Sean's been going pheasant hunting in the field down by our house, and so far he hasn't seen much of anything(yay) but he scared one up the other day (boo) but wasn't able to get it (yay) but is determined to keep going (boo). He's going tomorrow after work again. The kids actually used that to try to get him to get a dog LOL Not bloody likely.
So that's pretty much it for now. Just trying to make Thanksgiving plans. As long as the plan includes a movie marathon and lots of pie, I'm good.
I asked Brittney what I should put in my blog and she said to write, "Nothing has happened to us this week." Real flair for the dramatic, that one. But she's right. Not much going on. Rented a DVD of The Office season 3 on Friday (teehee), went to my mom's house on Saturday and had a nice visit, went for a nice drive on Sunday.... Man, we sound like old people. Sean's been going pheasant hunting in the field down by our house, and so far he hasn't seen much of anything(yay) but he scared one up the other day (boo) but wasn't able to get it (yay) but is determined to keep going (boo). He's going tomorrow after work again. The kids actually used that to try to get him to get a dog LOL Not bloody likely.
So that's pretty much it for now. Just trying to make Thanksgiving plans. As long as the plan includes a movie marathon and lots of pie, I'm good.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Halloween and pictures
Lauralee asked whether the buffalo roam free on Antelope Island... they do. It is a little unnerving to see them just sitting out there when you're hiking around or looking for a picnic spot and they can just roam wherever. They are huge. We happened to be driving up when a herd of them was crossing to the watering hole.
We also saw antelope and 2 red foxes.
Halloween was fun. Lexi and Josh went trick-or-treating with the daycare. Lexi slept through about half of it, so she was asleep by the time they got to my classroom. Then Sean and Courtney took them out again at night, and again Lexi slept through most of it. It's good to be a baby... you get wheeled around while you nap and people give you candy just for being cute.
Brittney was some sort of Zombie Prom Queen of the Undead, Josh was a cowboy, Lexi was a bee, and Courtney was herself.
I got some pictures done of the kids last week. Finally. I am so horrible at getting it done, and if I told the whole story of what it took to get us all there and back you'd know why. I don't know why it's such an ordeal, but it is. Anyway, here are a few of them....
We also saw antelope and 2 red foxes.
Halloween was fun. Lexi and Josh went trick-or-treating with the daycare. Lexi slept through about half of it, so she was asleep by the time they got to my classroom. Then Sean and Courtney took them out again at night, and again Lexi slept through most of it. It's good to be a baby... you get wheeled around while you nap and people give you candy just for being cute.
Brittney was some sort of Zombie Prom Queen of the Undead, Josh was a cowboy, Lexi was a bee, and Courtney was herself.
I got some pictures done of the kids last week. Finally. I am so horrible at getting it done, and if I told the whole story of what it took to get us all there and back you'd know why. I don't know why it's such an ordeal, but it is. Anyway, here are a few of them....
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