What a Sleeper

Odd Place to fall asleep! Georgia was beat and we were all talking in the entry way of the house. She laid down while we were talking, and bam! She was out cold in a mintue.

Patrick got "a LIFE"

Happy Birthday Patrick!

Today Patrick is a teenager. YIKES! I am not worried because Patrick is a wonderful son, a great student and a super big brother. He is one of my favorite people on the planet because he makes me laugh and shares the same strange humor that I do. He is one funny individual. So here's to you Puff...I love you and have a fantastic 13th year.

Angels

O.K. , two blogs in one day...amazing for me, but, I have to make a comment about American Idol and that David Archuleta actually sang one of Sean's favorite songs of all time, Robbie Williams "Angels". He sings it ALL the time around the house and the kids even know it by heart. Sean has never been a huge fan of the show but it seems that he has found his favorite performer and has even called in a few votes.

April 8th

Today is Tuesday. Everyone just left for school. Life is good.

 Some thoughts about last weekend: Sam is rockin' smart and placed 6th out of 49 teams in the science bowl. There were hard questions about everything from name your scientist to rock formations and ... I AM NOT SMARTER THAN A FIFTH GRADER! I sat and judged that event and got maybe half of the answers right while Sam scored 29 out of 30. He did well and came home happy with his medal wrapped around his neck. We got home at 4:45 and then Patrick and Sean headed out for Conference. Conference was great. Sean has been three for three now with the calls of the new Presidency and Apostles. He thought that Uncle Todd would be called as the new Apostle and he told me this before we went to bed on Friday night. Crazy!!! He was right again and we are all excited for Uncle Todd. Loved watching it together with the kids (for the most part, they were pretty good)

 Didn't get to plant my garden yet...that will be this Saturday when it hits 82 degrees. Can't wait for tomatoes. 

Saturday, April 5th

Today is Saturday! FINALLY!

 I woke Sam up at 6:oo a.m. to get ready to head to the Science Olympiad competition and then I cleaned up around the house, read the paper, checked my email, "Tivo-ed" (Is that really a word?) General Conference so that we can watch it later after the Science extravaganza and now it is 7:50a.m.  and I feel like a taking a giant NAP but I am going to head out the door and go running because that would be the best choice.It looks like a beautiful day. 

Sean always wakes up and says," Carpe Diem", which in Latin means seize the day. Well...as I hear him snoring upstairs, I definitely" seized" the day. Happy Saturday.

Happy Anniversary, to us!

 Today is our 16th wedding anniversary. It is unbelievable how fast time flies!!! Sean, I love you. 

Pretty Girls

Tennis, Anyone?

The girls are really enjoying themselves...remember,"You get to wear a skirt AND play a sport", what could be better?

Group Hug

March is almost here!!! Happy leap day, everyone.

Leap Year!

In Honor of Leap Year, I think I'll write down 29 things I am looking forward to after February. (This is my own blog and I can write what I want to, I won't be too lengthy,Sean, I know how you feel about really long blog posts!)

1- Our tax return, returned ($)

2- warmer weather

3- trees with blossoms...they're here!

4-A short break from soccer,no offense,boys

5- Easter 

6-Two week vacation in March

7 -No school=No homework

8-Hanging with the kids while they are on break

9-Bike riding

10-planting a garden

11-Our 16th anniversary

12-More American Idol

13-Barbecues

14-Swimming

15-spring cleaning

16-open windows,clean ones

17-a good night time breeze

18-Josh and Maria's Wedding

19-a half marathon, maybe

20-Doug and Angie's new baby

21-Alli and Spencer's new baby

22-a trip to Costa Rica

23-tennis lessons

24-Jana and Joe's wedding

25-flip flops

26-homemade ice cream

27-mother's day

28-father's day

29-playing at the beach

 

Happy Birthday, Sam !!! 11 years today

Tag I'm it

(P.S. Jennie, I'm sorry it took so long to respond...It has been one o'those weeks!)

 O.K. here goes...

Two names you've gone by: Suzanne and Sister Smith, as a missionary. My Dad called me something too... but I don't want to be called that, so I am not going to tell!

What you're wearing right now: Sweat shirt and sweat pants...comfy ones.

Two things you want (or have) in a relationship: Humor and Loyality (Have Both)

Two favorite things that you love to do: Dance, everyday in the kitchen or when ever I want to!

 (Seat Dancing in the car too,the kids love it!) Cook,especially treats... I love to make food for people who enjoy a good meal. I'm not the greatest cook, but I love it. Probably because I love

 food far too much! 

Two things that you did last night: Sean and I  had some dinner with youth from church and then chaperoned the church dance. Yes, I danced...as I chaperoned.

Two people you last spoke with: Sean and Patrick

Two favorite holidays: Christmas, for so many reasons  and the  Fourth of July because I love America!  Family traditions for both holidays are special  to me.

Two favorite drinks: Water, and right now, Hot Chocolate

Two things you may have not know about me: I am not too fond of being alone. I guess because this is such a rarity that I don't particulary like it. I would much rather have someone to talk to.

 Also, I am still up for a good practical joke. Yard Trashing is fun! Putting political endorsement signs in front yards of people is fun too.( Especially ones they don't endorse!) I can come up with some good ones. Good, Fun, Cheap, Entertainment...a lot of adrenalin and laughs!!!

Two jobs that I have Had: I worked at Baskin-Robbins through High school and still love their ice cream. I could never get tired of it. I worked at Mervyns in Orem, Utah with my sisters. Good Times, fun memories! 

Two movies that I could watch over and over:Gosh this is hard, any musical or chick flick and Top Gun. (I can't think it is late.)  

Two places you would rather be right now: Gualala, California. (A small town two hours north of San Fransisco,on the coast, Truly Heaven on Earth!) Somewhere warm and tropical with a good bed and no where to go.

Okay I am going to "tag"  Christy, Maria, and Sean Ryan.( Just for fun, Sean) love you, Jennie, have  a good week.

Super Tuesday

GO AND VOTE!!!! NOW!!! JUST DO IT!!! 

State Cup for Sam

Sam and I headed for the State Cup last Friday, the 1st. It was in Morgan Hill...beautiful town, lots of rain but no rainouts for the "CRUSHERS". Sam and his team did well on Saturday.( I forgot the camera, so my fault for the lack of photos.) He did have a killer goal in the first game...It was way far out, and  kicked so hard at the top right of the net, the goalie didn't have a chance! I almost wet my pants by jumping up so high and cheering. Second game, not so good. They won and lost, but the goal Sam made was worth the drive two-plus hours in the rain.

 p.s.I will try to post some video footage later if I can get it from another soccer mom. 

Soccer Mania

Sam goes to the state cup next weekend and Patrick plays until March...gotta love soccer! Especially year round.

Tennis,Anyone?

So we bought the girls tennis raquets and lessons for Christmas and they started this past week. They are both really enjoying themselves and getting the hang of it. Hannah is so excited because as she puts it..."You get to wear a SKIRT and play a sport? What could be better than that?" I think that is one of my most favorite quotes of the year, so far! She saw some big teenage girls come to a soccer game, for one of the boys, all dressed up in skirts...that pretty much sealed the deal.

Happy New Year!

Can you believe that 2008 is here? Where did 2006 and 2007 go? 

 I am looking forward to a great New Year. This is a big one for me...Patrick too, he will turn into a teenager! Angie and Alli will have new babies, WOW, there is a lot of excitement to look forward to! But first I need to take down the Christmas Decor...Happy New Year.

December 26th

Our Christmas was great...good food, a nice bike ride, a long nap, kisses under the mistletoe  and a few phone calls to family and friends. What could be better than that? We did pick up a little of the aftermath today and filled the cans again with wrapping that was ripped away much too fast. It took so long to shop and buy and wrap and then within 15 minutes it is through! Crazy!!! This year I made the kids open one present at a time and then wait for their turn as they sat patiently waiting for their brother or sister to finish. I love the season and love the time together between Christmas and New Years just hanging out with the kids playing and relaxing. 

   p.s. Congratulations in a BIG way to Spencer and Alli! Nothing is nicer than a new baby! They will be fantastic parents...and please have the baby on my birthday,it would make my day. Love to you two.

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas!!!