We had a nice Christmas this year. Had fun with family, opened some presents, ate myself into a coma. Still eating, actually. I'm going to do better, though. Starting tomorrow, of course. I didn't get very good pictures this year, so I'm not going to post any. I think I was half asleep. My house still looks like Christmas threw up, so that's my project for tomorrow. I've got to get into gear and get out of the post-Christmas haze.
Sean and I went to Wendover for a few days of rest, relaxation, bright lights, and frightening people. It was pretty dang fun. We decided to take a little drive out there in the middle of nowhere, so we cruised around the old historic airport/Air Force Base. There's a museum there, and you can go through an old cargo plane, but I was too lazy to get out and walk through it all so we just did the auto tour. They have signs outside the different buildings so that you can drive to each one and read about what it was used for. As we were driving around, we talked about how it somewhat resembled the deserted airport in Con Air. So anyway, kindof a conincidence, when we got back yesterday there was an article in the paper about the Wendover airport. It said that parts of the movie Con Air actually were filmed out there, and the cargo plane that you could walk through was used in the movie. I wish I would have walked through it just for fun. As we were leaving, we stopped to check out this old empty swimming pool. I read in the paper that that's where they filmed the scene where Steve Buscemi's character has the creepy tea party with the little girl. It was the perfect place to film that part of the movie. Anyway, places like that fascinate me. And now I need to watch Con Air again.
Well, tonight is appetizers and movies and hanging out. The kids are inviting friends over. Hopefully it will be fun. I looked back at the Resolutions/To Do list I made last year at this time, and guess what? I accomplished none of it. So this year I'm skipping it. Happy New Year!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Baby It's Cold Outside
It's been cold and snowy here for a few days, and it's supposed to be for a few days more yet. It's so pretty. I love it.
We went for a drive up to Hardware Ranch on Saturday, which was probably a little crazy, but it all turned out OK. I don't love driving through Sardine Canyon in a snowstorm, but luckily it wasn't too slick.
Brittney is hiding in the back there behind Courtney.
It was so cold up there. I stayed in the car with Lexi because I'm sick, and I didn't want her out in it, and I hate the cold. Sean said that Josh started crying about the cold before they even got on the sled to go out and see the elk, and he didn't stop until we got him back in the car.
It was so pretty up there, though. It was worth the drive.
We went for a drive up to Hardware Ranch on Saturday, which was probably a little crazy, but it all turned out OK. I don't love driving through Sardine Canyon in a snowstorm, but luckily it wasn't too slick.
Brittney is hiding in the back there behind Courtney.
It was so cold up there. I stayed in the car with Lexi because I'm sick, and I didn't want her out in it, and I hate the cold. Sean said that Josh started crying about the cold before they even got on the sled to go out and see the elk, and he didn't stop until we got him back in the car.
It was so pretty up there, though. It was worth the drive.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Catching Up
I haven't posted anything for a while. Lots of things going on; none very exciting.
Sick kids, work, home, Christmas shopping, the usual.
Thanksgiving was really nice. We spent the afternoon with my family and the evening with Sean's. We had lots of excellent food and good company. Sean and Josh went shooting up in the mountains with Scott, and they really enjoyed doing it. That was a tradition growing up, so I hope they keep it up.
Last weekend Courtney went to a debate tournament that was hosted by my school. As part of the team, she has to get a judge for at least one tournament, and since this one was at my school, she roped me into judging Friday night. I was dragging my feet about doing it because it went until 9:00 at night, and I really didn't want to spend 14 hours at school that day. But then I was like... who am I kidding? I'm just the nerd for the job. So I got to judge Congress, which is what I had hoped to judge, and had a good time.
Parent-Teacher Conferences were Monday night, so that was a barrel of fun. I was hoping the snow would keep everyone home so I could get some work done, but no such luck. Parents of my straight A kids came out in force... parents of my failing and problem kids stayed home. Same old.
Courtney got a job. My bank account stood up and applauded. She's going to be working at a care facility/nursing home/whatever. I hope that she'll enjoy it. And stop asking me for money.
Survivor Losers and Idiots is shaping up for a bitter-fest finale on Sunday. I have a feeling that Sue Hawk's "rats and snakes" speech is finally going to be outdone on the hate-o-meter. I kinda can't wait.
Well, that's all the news for here, I think.
Sick kids, work, home, Christmas shopping, the usual.
Thanksgiving was really nice. We spent the afternoon with my family and the evening with Sean's. We had lots of excellent food and good company. Sean and Josh went shooting up in the mountains with Scott, and they really enjoyed doing it. That was a tradition growing up, so I hope they keep it up.
Last weekend Courtney went to a debate tournament that was hosted by my school. As part of the team, she has to get a judge for at least one tournament, and since this one was at my school, she roped me into judging Friday night. I was dragging my feet about doing it because it went until 9:00 at night, and I really didn't want to spend 14 hours at school that day. But then I was like... who am I kidding? I'm just the nerd for the job. So I got to judge Congress, which is what I had hoped to judge, and had a good time.
Parent-Teacher Conferences were Monday night, so that was a barrel of fun. I was hoping the snow would keep everyone home so I could get some work done, but no such luck. Parents of my straight A kids came out in force... parents of my failing and problem kids stayed home. Same old.
Courtney got a job. My bank account stood up and applauded. She's going to be working at a care facility/nursing home/whatever. I hope that she'll enjoy it. And stop asking me for money.
Survivor Losers and Idiots is shaping up for a bitter-fest finale on Sunday. I have a feeling that Sue Hawk's "rats and snakes" speech is finally going to be outdone on the hate-o-meter. I kinda can't wait.
Well, that's all the news for here, I think.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
I've been trying to get my life more organized, and I've made some small progress. Sean and I got about 2/3 of our Christmas shopping done last weekend. I've still got more to do, but I'm glad that we got a lot of it done already. I've got to find a way to declutter my life. With six people in this family, it is unreal the amount of crap we accumulate. On the flip side, it is maddening the things that we lose. I've somehow lost receipts for $90 worth of rebates that I *know are somewhere... or not... and Courtney's driver's license I believe has been thrown away. Urg.
My friend wants me to do this Masters of Education program that starts up in February and I'm like... Yah, you do know me, right? You see how I have baby boogers on my shirt and bags under my eyes? I have a full-time job, 4 kids and a slew of student loans... No thanks. I'd love to do a Masters in a few years, but I want to do it in something more interesting to me. Do you think there's a Masters of Sunbathing on Remote Tropical Islands program in existence anywhere?
One of my students asked me if I'd proofread her 80 page novel for her. How do I say no? I always read their writing when they bring it to me and try to be supportive, so I told her yes, but I was kicking myself the whole time I was saying it. Maybe I'll have to tell her I lost my glasses or I suddenly developed macular degeneration and can't read or something.
Josh, Sean and I went to see my school's production of Beauty and the Beast this week. It was amazing. So fun. Josh wasn't too in to it, though. I figured he'd love it, but he has the attention span of a monkey on speed.
Survivor was pretty darn awesome this week. I think I want Matty for the win. I think this is the worst cast of any season, but there have been some good blindsides.
Brittney went to Carrie Underwood on Wed night and she had a blast. She just now got back from seeing Twilight and was all "Squee!" and "That. Was. Like. So. AWE. SOME" and a bunch of excited stuff about Jacob and Edward that I have no idea about because I haven't read the books. So I guess it was good, anyway.
Courtney and her friend are off having an adventure riding the train in to Salt Lake to shop and eat. Sean is working. Josh is driving me crazy, and Lexi is napping. That's about it for here. Until next time...
My friend wants me to do this Masters of Education program that starts up in February and I'm like... Yah, you do know me, right? You see how I have baby boogers on my shirt and bags under my eyes? I have a full-time job, 4 kids and a slew of student loans... No thanks. I'd love to do a Masters in a few years, but I want to do it in something more interesting to me. Do you think there's a Masters of Sunbathing on Remote Tropical Islands program in existence anywhere?
One of my students asked me if I'd proofread her 80 page novel for her. How do I say no? I always read their writing when they bring it to me and try to be supportive, so I told her yes, but I was kicking myself the whole time I was saying it. Maybe I'll have to tell her I lost my glasses or I suddenly developed macular degeneration and can't read or something.
Josh, Sean and I went to see my school's production of Beauty and the Beast this week. It was amazing. So fun. Josh wasn't too in to it, though. I figured he'd love it, but he has the attention span of a monkey on speed.
Survivor was pretty darn awesome this week. I think I want Matty for the win. I think this is the worst cast of any season, but there have been some good blindsides.
Brittney went to Carrie Underwood on Wed night and she had a blast. She just now got back from seeing Twilight and was all "Squee!" and "That. Was. Like. So. AWE. SOME" and a bunch of excited stuff about Jacob and Edward that I have no idea about because I haven't read the books. So I guess it was good, anyway.
Courtney and her friend are off having an adventure riding the train in to Salt Lake to shop and eat. Sean is working. Josh is driving me crazy, and Lexi is napping. That's about it for here. Until next time...
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Josh's Birthday
Today is Joshy's birthday. Here are a few things that I love about this kid:
*He is super funny, and he loves to make jokes with me. On the way home in the car he always wants to tell jokes or he wants me to make up funny things to make him laugh.
*He says, "I love you" often. He's done that ever since he was little, and it's always at random times when you aren't expecting it.
*He loves his dad and wants to be just like him. If you ask him if he wants to be a firefighter or pilot or race car driver when he grows up, he always has to check and see if you can do that *and be a dad before he decides. Because first and foremost, he wants to be a dad.
*He is super funny, and he loves to make jokes with me. On the way home in the car he always wants to tell jokes or he wants me to make up funny things to make him laugh.
*He says, "I love you" often. He's done that ever since he was little, and it's always at random times when you aren't expecting it.
*He loves his dad and wants to be just like him. If you ask him if he wants to be a firefighter or pilot or race car driver when he grows up, he always has to check and see if you can do that *and be a dad before he decides. Because first and foremost, he wants to be a dad.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Brittney's birthday
Yesterday was Brittney's 13th birthday. She's such a cool kid. Here are a few things I love about Brittney:
She's freaking hilarious. I love her sense of humor, and she keeps me laughing.
She's smart, she works hard, and she gets good grades. She's taking a pretty heavy load and doing well at it. She's also a great writer, and I love reading her stuff.
She's sweet and generous. She's always been one to share and to give gifts to people and to think of others.
She loves music and movies and can quote awesome movie lines at just the right moments.
She's freaking hilarious. I love her sense of humor, and she keeps me laughing.
She's smart, she works hard, and she gets good grades. She's taking a pretty heavy load and doing well at it. She's also a great writer, and I love reading her stuff.
She's sweet and generous. She's always been one to share and to give gifts to people and to think of others.
She loves music and movies and can quote awesome movie lines at just the right moments.
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