just for fun…

in High School… this was one of my favorite songs. This video made it a favorite once again.

Children's Museum

My brother-in-law took his kids on an outing today, His wife is recovering from delivering a baby and is in great need of resting and healing. I love these kids so very much and quickly volunteered myself to help. Here is a glimpse of our day… [it ends rather abruptly, but I don't have the inclination to fix it... after-all, I am an amateur!]

Father’s Day Surprise

My brother and his family are on vacation. They are in Washington DC. They paid a visit to someone I know…

Hope your thanksgiving was great!

Ours was…

Tender Mercies

I am so full of joy.

Taylor was home when Kylee’s mission call came.
The mail arrived when expected.
These are only TWO of a million tender mercies
we have experienced this last week.

This is another one...

Gadgets are a girls best friend

I am not a big “bling” kinda gal.
Multipack earrings from Claire’s are right down my alley.
When asked, I can never think of a want.
It is easy to understand why my family names me as
the person most difficult to gift.

We all shout for joy when a new (affordable) gadget
catches my eye and peaks my interest.
This year, was such a year.

Thanks to Kylee’s great editing skills,
she put together the great video from a
recent outing to see the lights at the SLC Temple,
where we had the opportunity to put this
great gadget to the test.

HERE is a link to her great video.
(Thanks to Neale for letting us tag along!)

Caught on tape.

Today was a typical day.
Work and school for the household.

What was unique about the day
was a phone call from Taylor as I was leaving the office.

She asked me if I was on my way home yet.
She explained that she could not leave the upstairs
because Chester was getting onto the counter every time she left.

Holding my daughter hostage was the last straw!!
I set a plan in action.
The girls were downstairs and were instructed
NOT to come up, no matter what!

I placed some crackers on the counter
with a tiny piece of chocolate (Chester’s favorite) for scent.
I pretended to nibble and made yummy sounds so
Chester would see me put the food on the counter.

I unlocked the back door so I could make a quick re-entry.
I set the video camera to record and staged my fake exodus.
I closed the garage door for added effect. (Chester is that smart, you know!)
I tip toed around back to listen and watch.

This is what happened the SECOND I walked out the door…

We showed Chester the tape.
He still denies it!

Just for fun…

 

Best part

The best part of my day yesterday…

1. Waking up early and making birthday breakfast with my husband
2. Sharing breakfast with Evan’s sister and a couple of her kids.
3. My nephew Jacob, LOVING my homemade Blackberry Buttermilk Syrup.
4. Getting to know Michaela Smolíková from the Czech Republic.
5. A thoughtful, homemade gift from my oldest daughter.
6. A phone call and birthday wishes from my youngest daughter.
7. Being able to tell my youngest… you will be home in TWO WEEKS!
8. Grocery shopping with the hubby.
9. A birthday text from Tamra.
10. A text message from new friends… an invitation to join them in their traditional candy dipping.
11. A plateful of homemade chocolate dipped yumminess.
12. Still being the #1 pick of my daughter, to escort her on her errand.
13. A birthday text from Amy.
14. Birthday dinner at The Spaghetti Factory… never a disappointment.
15. Secretly video taping the “play by play” of the BYU game.
    
    
    
    
16. Laughing with my husband as I share the “secret video”.
17. Staying up late, discussing “life” with my husband.
18. Spending my day with people I love, and knowing they love me.

Just for fun...

An Australian travel website sent three men on a six-week journey around the world. This stop-motion video, titled "Move," chronicles their voyage in 60 seconds.

Inspirational

“Life is perfect for none of us.
Rather than being judgmental and critical of each other,
may we have the pure love of Christ
for our fellow travelers
in this journey through life.”

~Thomas S. Monson~

Grand Finale

Tonight was Taylor’s last High School Choir Concert… and it did not disappoint.

It was such a bitter-sweet experience.
The program was the best yet!!
The realization that this was the end was saddening.

We have had 6 full years of great experiences here.
Kylee with dance, Taylor with choir. Both with good friends and positive experiences.
Evan and I both agree…. we will miss Jordan High School!

Here is a taste of what we enjoyed tonight.

and this…

Falling

My favorite part of Friday Night Lights…

(password = “sing”)