Hidden Talent

Today, the kids and I went and had lunch with John near his work downtown.  We talked over to Subway, got our sandwiches and walked over to the Galivan Center.  A nice little grassy area, benches and an outside ice rink.  The kids had commented on how they were kind of scared of the city.  They didn't like crossing the busy streets and some people seemed really strange.  Well, we sat down and only a few seconds later were we visited by a homeless man.  He came up to us and started telling us a story about his life and why he was homeless.  Then he said, no that's not the truth, I'm not going to lie to you and tell you a story.  Then he goes on to say that he's embarrassed, but that he has nowhere to go and no money and if we could help him in any way.  Well John, had almost finished half of his sub sandwich and decided to give the man the rest of his sandwich.  The man was very grateful and felt that he needed to pay us back in some way.  We assured him that that wasn't necessary, but he was very persistent.  So he said that he would sing for us.  Well he started singing and started up a little dance.  We couldn't believe it.  It was pretty funny and, of course, entertaining.  Well as he sang we couldn't believe how good he actually sounded.  And boy was he animated.  People kept staring and watching as they walked by.  But we were the lucky ones that he picked to do the show for.  Well, when he finished we thanked him and told him we didn't need anymore payment and that he could go eat his sandwich.  He was very grateful again and walked away.  The kids didn't know what to say.  But I think we all left the center that day a little more appreciative and grateful for our life and for all the things we have.  I feel so blessed to have a wonderful husband who takes such good care of us.    

Boo!!!

On Halloween of 2008 my kids got dressed up and went out trick or treating in really nice weather.  Usually we have snow or it is very very cold.  Anyway, J.P. was a BYU Fan, Baylee was an Army girl, Brock was a dirt bike racer and Kamryn was a devil with pink hair. ha ha  My little cuties.

OFF-TRACK

When I was in Elementary we had a traditional school year.  My kids are on what you call a track system, year round school.  It might sound great to a parent, but it's not really.  The kids go to school for 9 weeks and then get 3 weeks off all through the year.  Except for July, all kids get about 2 or 3 weeks off.  My kids are off track right now, so they are home.  I love to have them home and spend time with them, but it kind of gets to me and to them by the end of the 3 weeks, especially in the Winter.  They don't want to go outside to play and their friends (unfortunately) are all on a different track this year.  So they are out of school while their friends are in school. I think by the end of this week, they will be more than ready to go to school.  I have to say, after having gone through traditional and having my kids on the track system, I definitely choose the traditional system.  Well, I only have about 4 and 1/2 years and then my kids will be out of Elementary and all in Jr. High or High School.  Time flies by way too fast!!!!!!!!!!!  I'm sure I will treasure these 3 weeks that they get off forever.

High School Tag

1. Did you marry someone from High School? No

2. Did you carpool to school? Yes, usually with Christine.

3. What kind of car did you have?  I didn't have one, but my family had an awesome Ford Pinto!!!! ha ha

4. What kind of car do you drive now?  Suburban

5. It's Friday night...where are you(then)? Out 

6. It's Friday night...where are you(now)? Out

7. What kind of job did you have in High School?  Paper route and lawn mowing!!  

8. What do you do now?  I am raising my children.

9. Were you a party animal?  That depends on the definition of party animal.  No, just kidding, I wasn't at all.

10. Were considered a flirt? I don't think so.

11. Were you in band, orchestra, choir or any other clubs?  I was in the Student Council for 3 years, Cheerleading, Songleading, FFA, and Journalism (my Senior year). 

12. Did you ever get suspended? No

13. Can you sing the fight song? Yes

14. Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Paniagua (my Spanish teacher)

15. Where did you sit during lunch? Johnnies

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?  Maybe, for a day.

19. What do you remember about graduation?  Singing in the ceremony with some friends.

20. Do you still talk to people from High School? Yes

My Gangsta Car

So John is in a business with a friend where they buy and sell cars.  John's latest purchase was a red PT Cruiser.  This car is what you would call being pimped out.  It has the dice locks on the doors, the cue ball shifter, chrome grill, chrome pipes on the sides, a visor, and quite a horn.  My kids love it.  Baylee got in the car and asked if it was a clown car.  I do feel like I am in a parade every time I drive it.  It is definitely the kind of car that says "look at me", which I do not like.  But it has been pretty FUNNY driving it around. 

Trek 2008

John and I had an opportunity to go on Trek this last Summer.  We went as a Ma and Pa.  It was an amazing experience.  We had about 10 kids in our group, and they were great.  We walked around 50 miles in 2 and a 1/2 days.  We pushed and pulled a hand cart the whole way.  It was exhausting and very rewarding at the same time.  We were able to catch just a tiny glimpse of what the pioneers went through.  But we had coats, good walking shoes, warm sleeping bags, and lots of food.  It's so humbling to think of what the pioneers didn't have, but all they needed was faith.  They were amazing.  We had a lot of fun with the youth of the church and the other ma's and pa's.  We would LOVE to do it again.