Field Trip Fun!

Today was Kelsey's first school field trip! All the kindergarteners went to Cornbellys. It was so fun! We took a school bus to Cornbelly's and it was Kelsey's first time riding a bus. She was so excited that the school bus didnt have seatbelts, she thought it was cool to be able to stand up while the bus was moving!

As Room Mom, I was a parent helper for todays field trip. Here are my "kiddos" for the day. I forgot how crazy 5 year old boys were, they kept running away!!

Kelsey's friend Abby was in our group. They had a great time doing all of the activities together.

The pumpkin patch was everyones favorite part. The kids were very particular in selecting there pumpkins!!! After 20 minutes everyone finally found the perfect pumpkin for them.

It was great to be able to go with Kelsey on her first fieldtrip. We had such an awesome time together! A special thanks to Kelsey's kindergarten teacher Ms. Gurney. She is such an incredible teacher, we are so lucky to have her this year. Kelsey loves her so much!!

Go Heidi!!

This weekend Adam and I went to St. George to see his sister Heidi run the St. George Marathon. She did such a great job!!! She finished the race smiling and still happy!! We are all so proud of her! She is such an inspiration, she has 4 children under the age of 4, two of which are 18 month old twin boys!!!! She has truely made me believe that you can do anything you put your mind to. So it is with an inspired spirit that I announce that next year I too will run the St. George Marathon!!! Yes pick your jaw up off the ground, I am going to do it! This will be my goal for the next year and I am eager to begin my training! GREAT JOB HEIDI! We love you!

High School Tag!

Okay Beth and Brandy! Here Goes!!!

1. Did you date someone from your High School? No! I went to school with the same guys since 4th grade! Once you see them pick their boogers, there is no way you think they are cute!

2. What kind of car did you drive? A 1999 Volkswagon Jetta! I LOVED that car! My parents bought it for me, brand new, 47 miles on it when I got it. We cant drive till you are 17 yrs old in New Jersey so it was a gift for my 17th birthday! I still love Jettas!

3. What is your most embarassing moment in High School? I cant think of one! I really dont embarass easily, I usually laugh off most things people consider embarassing.

4. Were you a party animal? Yes, I must say I was! My BFF and I had some really great times.... I wont give anymore details!!

5. Were you considered a flirt? Yes Yes and YES! Arent all girls flirts in High School?

6. Were you in band, orchestra or choir? I was in band my freshman and sophmore year. I played piano from age 4-16 so I had to put the skills to use somewhere!

7. Were you a nerd? NO! Prom Queen, cheerleader and I was involved in just about every school activity!

8. Were you on any varsity teams? Yes I was on varsity cheerleading for football and basketball. Good Times!!

9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled? Heck NO!

10. Can you still sing the fight song? Sure Can!!

11. Who were your favorite teachers? Mrs. Everette was the best!

12. Where did you sit for lunch? Wherever my friends were or we would sit in the Guidance office and talk to our other friends who didnt have lunch that period. We couldnt leave campus and the cafeteria was so lame...

13. School mascot? Brave! We were the Absegami Braves! Say that 3 times fast in a fight song!

14. Did you go to homecoming and with who? Yup my friend Mike Sha. The sweetest guy I know! I am flying home to go to his wedding in May!!!

15. If you could go back and do it again would you? Yes! High School was so fun! Can I do college again too???

16. What do you remember most about graduation? I curled my hair only to have it fall as soon as we walked outside. Gotta love that New Jersey humidity! And my Grandma Margaret crying after I graduated. I was her first grandbaby and she was so proud! Love you Gram!

17. Where did you go on Senior Skip Day? The Beach baby! Where else???

18. Have you gained weight since then? A little. Not much though.

19. Who was your Prom Date? Junior Year, Russell Banks. Senior Year, my boyfriend at the time who is fondly remembered now as the Jerk. I dont ever utter his name!!!

20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reuinion? Probably not. The 10 year reuinion is a month after I will have flown back for my friends wedding. I will see everyone I want to see at the wedding!

21. Looking back, what advise would you give yourself? Stay away from the "Jerk"! Other than that, I would have gone to bed earlier so seminary wouldnt have been so tough to wake up for! I had to wake up at 5:30 everyday to get to seminary by 6:30am!!!

Now I tag everyone!!! That was fun!

Show and Tell Tuesday

This Tuesday for Show and Tell Kelsey and her classmates had to bring in an item that started with the first letter of their name. So after thinking about it for a while, Adam found Kelsey a cloth poster he had with a Koala and a Kangaroo on it! It was given to Adam from his Mom. She is from Australia and Adam's Dad served his mission there. Kent (Adam's dad) gave Lorraine (Adam's mom) and her family the lessons. He and his companion also baptized Lorraine, her parents and her sister! A couple of years later, Lorraine and her family came to America to take her to Ricks. Along the way, they stopped in Utah to say "hello" to Kent. He and Lorraine went on a few dates after that and remained close while she was at Ricks. The next year she transferred to BYU and soon after that her and Kent got married! Eight children and almost 40 years later they are still happily married. Kelsey was so excited to tell her classmates about how her grandparents met! She is so proud to be part Australian!!

Apple Day

Today in Kelsey's classroom its Apple Day. So as a part of show and tell, they have to bring something to do with an apple. So what does Kelsey want to bring??? My Twilight Book! I asked her, "Why do you want to bring that?" and she said, "Because its your favorite and I want to tell everyone about Edward!!". Clearly I have created a monster!!!!

My Not So Little Baby

My Maya, or "Little Baby Maya" as she is known in our family, is growing up so fast! She is the sweetest, most precious child. I enjoy every moment we have together. She is so smart! She can already count to 20, knows all of her ABC's and colors! I took these pictures of her and Kelsey on Saturday before they went to a party and I couldnt believe how BIG she looked! She is going to be as tall as Kels in no time!!! Maya, you may not be a baby anymore, but to us you will always be our Little Baby Maya. We Love You!!!

Goodbye Midnight Sun!!!!

Today my friends is a sad day. I just found out Stephenie Meyer has put the release of Midnight Sun on hold INDEFINITELY!!!!! For those of you who have been hiding under a rock, Midnight Sun is the much anticipated release of Stephenie Meyer, the author of the beloved Twilight Series. Midnight Sun was the story of Twilight, written from our Edward's perspective. Stephenie decided to discontinue writing the book due to copies of the unfinished book leaking out onto internet websites. I am distraught. I was really looking forward to reading Twilight from Edwards point of view. Stephenie has released the unfinished copy on her website for those of us who want to read it. So for all of you that were waiting so patiently for the release of Midnight Sun, today is the end of the Twilight Road. Feel free to comment about your grief. Goodbye Edward. You will be missed, but certainly not forgotten.