Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Embarrassing Moment Of The Day
I was to meet Dalan and some friends at the Pizza House for lunch this afternoon. Dalan gave me 30 minutes notice. Since I had done absolutely nothing the whole morning but sit and try to catch up on Days Of Our Lives, I still had to shower and get dressed. So, when he told me to meet him there at 12:15 pm., I didn't leave the house until 12:15 pm. I was five minutes late, no biggie. Anyway, as I'm walking into the restaurant I see Dalan through the window...or so I thought. I went straight to the table where Dalan was sitting and guess what? It wasn't Dalan. Oops! The two guys sitting there probably thought I had lost my mind. But, I'm blonde so maybe they just expected it.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Small Town, USA
When you pull into Delta, UT you might think to yourself this town is nothing special. You might think it's kind of an ugly town or would be pure hell to just live here. Pull in on a Sunday and it's a teenagers worst nightmare. I know this because when I was in 8th grade, we got into town on a Sunday and I was horrified. Just about every business is closed and you'll find only a few cars on Main Street. Delta is a town that when discussed the fact that the only streetlight in Millard County is here...in Delta. Main Street lives up to it's name. Just about everything and anything is on Main Street. There are no big name stores or big name restaurants (unless you count McD's, Subway and Hogi Yogi). I dreaded the day Dalan made patrolman and we were going to move back here. I would miss the city. The malls. Target being 15 minutes away. But yesterday, that all changed. Yesterday I saw something that you don't see as you pull into town. It's something you don't see often anywhere anymore. Camaraderie.
Yesterday was Deputy Sheriff Josie Greathouse Fox's funeral. I didn't attend the funeral because I was one of those unlucky ones who didn't know her. I did however attend the funeral procession. I wasn't going to at first and then decided at the very last minute to jump in my car and speed to the middle school which is where my sister and her husband were sitting and waiting for everything to begin. It was quite a sight to see all the middle school kids, including Trent, pour out of the northeast doors, each of them grabbing an American flag to hold along the route. I later found out that Kaela was also along the route but much further down from where we were. High school students also made the walk over to hold flags along the route. When everyone was positioned and all flags were in place it looked amazing! I have never in my life seen anything like this. Ever. I don't know how many times I looked up and down the street just to take in the sight of so many flags. I opted to not take my camera to take pictures because I felt weird about it but did get a few with my cell phone. As the procession started I stood there holding my nephew. I held him for about half of it and then held a friends baby for the other half. Not once did I sit down. I didn't think the procession would last too long but I was so wrong. My count was an hour and a half, others say an hour and 45 minutes, the news reported TWO HOURS! Whatever it was, every person stood the whole time as numerous vehicles drove by....motorcycles, cars, K9 Units from all over Utah and also from Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Three kids passed out while holding flags because they had their legs locked instead of standing with them bent a little. It amazed me how one little community can come together for one person. It was amazing how many kids there are in Delta :o) I overheard a couple people say, "I didn't know there were this many kids here." I think for the first time ever I am proud to live here. I was so proud to know and see so many people take that time out of their day to come down and stand on the side of the street to honor this amazing women. Seeing all those kids standing there not once looking annoyed or tired or even complaining was just awesome! After the procession when I was taking Kaela in to get her hair cut I saw a police officer at the memorial where all the candles are. He stopped, dropped off a pink teddy bear in a plastic bag and just stood there. I have to say, that brought tears to my eyes. It was just one of those moments.
So, anyone can say what they want about this town but when push comes to shove, people do and will pull together here. I always say I wish I could live back east and I still do. It's where I'm from but I think Delta will do just fine.
Below is a quote from an interview with Sheriff Dekker that was on KSL5. He was commenting on how good can come from this.
"The bringing of our communties together to remind us of the blessings that we do have and the good things going on, and that we do have good people here, and that one person can make a difference."
Yesterday was Deputy Sheriff Josie Greathouse Fox's funeral. I didn't attend the funeral because I was one of those unlucky ones who didn't know her. I did however attend the funeral procession. I wasn't going to at first and then decided at the very last minute to jump in my car and speed to the middle school which is where my sister and her husband were sitting and waiting for everything to begin. It was quite a sight to see all the middle school kids, including Trent, pour out of the northeast doors, each of them grabbing an American flag to hold along the route. I later found out that Kaela was also along the route but much further down from where we were. High school students also made the walk over to hold flags along the route. When everyone was positioned and all flags were in place it looked amazing! I have never in my life seen anything like this. Ever. I don't know how many times I looked up and down the street just to take in the sight of so many flags. I opted to not take my camera to take pictures because I felt weird about it but did get a few with my cell phone. As the procession started I stood there holding my nephew. I held him for about half of it and then held a friends baby for the other half. Not once did I sit down. I didn't think the procession would last too long but I was so wrong. My count was an hour and a half, others say an hour and 45 minutes, the news reported TWO HOURS! Whatever it was, every person stood the whole time as numerous vehicles drove by....motorcycles, cars, K9 Units from all over Utah and also from Idaho, Nevada and Wyoming. Three kids passed out while holding flags because they had their legs locked instead of standing with them bent a little. It amazed me how one little community can come together for one person. It was amazing how many kids there are in Delta :o) I overheard a couple people say, "I didn't know there were this many kids here." I think for the first time ever I am proud to live here. I was so proud to know and see so many people take that time out of their day to come down and stand on the side of the street to honor this amazing women. Seeing all those kids standing there not once looking annoyed or tired or even complaining was just awesome! After the procession when I was taking Kaela in to get her hair cut I saw a police officer at the memorial where all the candles are. He stopped, dropped off a pink teddy bear in a plastic bag and just stood there. I have to say, that brought tears to my eyes. It was just one of those moments.
So, anyone can say what they want about this town but when push comes to shove, people do and will pull together here. I always say I wish I could live back east and I still do. It's where I'm from but I think Delta will do just fine.
Below is a quote from an interview with Sheriff Dekker that was on KSL5. He was commenting on how good can come from this.
"The bringing of our communties together to remind us of the blessings that we do have and the good things going on, and that we do have good people here, and that one person can make a difference."
Wednesday, January 6, 2010
P.S. Santa forgot something
One thing I forgot to mention in the Christmas blog is that Santa left something behind. When the kids checked out the plate of cookies...that were mostly eaten...they found a note that Santa left for them. They also found that Santa forgot his gloves!!! His hands must have been freezing! They both got e-mails later in the day from him saying that he had left his gloves here by mistake and since Kaela had asked for something of his, she could take care of them for him. Apparently, one of his most favorite, most sweetest elves made them for him ;o)
GOTTA LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
:o)
GOTTA LOVE CHRISTMAS!!!
:o)
Christmas/New Years Eve 2009
The holidays kept me busy this year. It seemed like I was always doing something and just didn't have time for that other thing. I absolutely had no motivation whatsoever to buy gifts for anyone. It was just one of those years. Even I didn't care one bit if I even got one gift but I have great friends, a great hubby and a great family who makes sure I'm taken care of. In fact, I flat out told Dalan that I did not want anything and to not buy me a gift. I am not one of those girls who says don't buy me anything and as I'm saying it I'm thinking, "I'll never let him live this down if he really doesn't buy me something." No, I meant it. As Christmas got closer though and I realized he was going to get me something I just told him that either Rachael Ray pots and pans or a Dyson vacuum (I got both) would be great. I for sure didn't want jewelry (I have enough of it) and figured if he was going to get me something, it might as well be something I can use. I've been wanting the pots and pans for years but would never buy them. My in laws got me the vacuum which I love!! I've never vacuumed so much in my life!!!
....Vacuum now sounds like a really stupid word. Okay...back to blogging...
The kids had a great Christmas!!! They woke us up at 1 AM. I swear I heard the the prancing and pawing of each reindeers hoof and then the sleigh take off of our roof. We told them to go back to bed and they came back in at 3 AM..ugh! Finally at 4 AM, I told Dalan we HAD to get up. They just wouldn't let up. They went through their stockings first and they both got digital cameras. Both cameras had already had pictures on their memory. I guess Santa was having some fun with them. They both smiled and thought it was funny. They each had a picture of themselves asleep on their cameras and Santa left candy canes on their pillows. After the stockings they tore into the presents. A Remote Control Car. Wii games. Littlest Pet Shops GALORE! Clothes from Justice. A Steelers beanbag chair. Flick Trix....and more. They both had a great Christmas. Once we were done opening gifts we got ready and headed over to my in laws to visit and have breakfast. More gifts were waiting for the kids and my vacuum was there. Dalan and I share the vacuum but guess who gets to have all the fun and use it? Yep...me. We hung out til noon there and then headed to my parents for dinner. Again, more gifts. Dalan got his most favorite thing so far...a remote control helicopter. Ya know those ones you see them flying in the malls? Yep, that's the one. He got that from my parents and has not tired of it yet. I got a cookbook and a recipe book. My sister gave me an electric blanket and that thing is freakin awesome! LOVE IT! After all that we came home and relaxed and just enjoyed what was left of the day. The kids played with all their new stuff and life.was.good.
Jump to New Years Eve. We went to the High School for Delta's little NYE party for the kids. They get 4 of those blow up bouncy/slide things and put them in the gym. The kids just run wild in there. When they announced parents could play too, my sister, her friend and me jumped up and went for the slide. My elbow now hates me for this. As I was going down, my elbow rubbed on the slide and took the skin right off. It happens. My sister did the same thing. It burned like hell! I will never go down one of those things without a long sleeve shirt or at least just putting my hands up in the air. Once the kids were done with that we headed over to Bill and Chrissys to hang out. Pretty much just ate junk food and played the Wii. Nothing too exciting. Once the ball dropped, we headed home.
HAPPY 2010!!!
I did not make any resolutions and really I never do. I just think they are stupid and people never stick to them. The only thing I'm going to try to do...and I say this all the time...is try to enjoy every moment to the very fullest. You can be pulled out of this life just as quickly as you are put into it. The other thing I've been saying since the kids have been on winter break is get back into my workout routine. I really got away from it when the kids were out of school and I could see all my progress melting away. Now that they are back in school I'm going at it full force. I started yesterday and I'm about to go and get my workout in for today.
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season! I know we did. I am now looking forward to what 2010 has in store for us. I'm sure it's going to be just as memorable as 2009. Love you all!
Peace, Love and Sunshine :o)
....Vacuum now sounds like a really stupid word. Okay...back to blogging...
The kids had a great Christmas!!! They woke us up at 1 AM. I swear I heard the the prancing and pawing of each reindeers hoof and then the sleigh take off of our roof. We told them to go back to bed and they came back in at 3 AM..ugh! Finally at 4 AM, I told Dalan we HAD to get up. They just wouldn't let up. They went through their stockings first and they both got digital cameras. Both cameras had already had pictures on their memory. I guess Santa was having some fun with them. They both smiled and thought it was funny. They each had a picture of themselves asleep on their cameras and Santa left candy canes on their pillows. After the stockings they tore into the presents. A Remote Control Car. Wii games. Littlest Pet Shops GALORE! Clothes from Justice. A Steelers beanbag chair. Flick Trix....and more. They both had a great Christmas. Once we were done opening gifts we got ready and headed over to my in laws to visit and have breakfast. More gifts were waiting for the kids and my vacuum was there. Dalan and I share the vacuum but guess who gets to have all the fun and use it? Yep...me. We hung out til noon there and then headed to my parents for dinner. Again, more gifts. Dalan got his most favorite thing so far...a remote control helicopter. Ya know those ones you see them flying in the malls? Yep, that's the one. He got that from my parents and has not tired of it yet. I got a cookbook and a recipe book. My sister gave me an electric blanket and that thing is freakin awesome! LOVE IT! After all that we came home and relaxed and just enjoyed what was left of the day. The kids played with all their new stuff and life.was.good.
Jump to New Years Eve. We went to the High School for Delta's little NYE party for the kids. They get 4 of those blow up bouncy/slide things and put them in the gym. The kids just run wild in there. When they announced parents could play too, my sister, her friend and me jumped up and went for the slide. My elbow now hates me for this. As I was going down, my elbow rubbed on the slide and took the skin right off. It happens. My sister did the same thing. It burned like hell! I will never go down one of those things without a long sleeve shirt or at least just putting my hands up in the air. Once the kids were done with that we headed over to Bill and Chrissys to hang out. Pretty much just ate junk food and played the Wii. Nothing too exciting. Once the ball dropped, we headed home.
HAPPY 2010!!!
I did not make any resolutions and really I never do. I just think they are stupid and people never stick to them. The only thing I'm going to try to do...and I say this all the time...is try to enjoy every moment to the very fullest. You can be pulled out of this life just as quickly as you are put into it. The other thing I've been saying since the kids have been on winter break is get back into my workout routine. I really got away from it when the kids were out of school and I could see all my progress melting away. Now that they are back in school I'm going at it full force. I started yesterday and I'm about to go and get my workout in for today.
I hope you all had a fantastic holiday season! I know we did. I am now looking forward to what 2010 has in store for us. I'm sure it's going to be just as memorable as 2009. Love you all!
Peace, Love and Sunshine :o)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
D.A.R.E Graduation
Two blogs in one day. WOW! This is a rarity but I was so amazed by a few words I heard that I had to write something about it. So, if I'm excited to type it all out, you better be excited about reading it.
Today was the D.A.R.E Graduation at Trent's school. Only three 6th grade classes participated in this program. Why? I know there is at least one more 6th grade class and they didn't participate. Does that automatically tag them as the kids who are a lost cause or were they gifted with the common sense to know right from wrong? If it is the latter, I'd like to introduce them to a few people. Anyway, I was going to skip this because I honestly didn't think it would be that big of a deal but I'm glad I went. I learned something new. It started out with two kids from each class reading their essays they wrote. Trent claims his was ranked third in his class. He just missed out on that one...darn it! I sat through and listened to each essay. I learned that Marijuana has more tar than tobacco. Hmm..didn't know that. I've always heard that Marijuana is natural, so therefore it's not as bad as cigarettes. What do I know? I've never done the stuff before and I figured others knew what they were talking about. Guess I should've just Googled it.
Anyway, Trent has taken the pledge to stay drug free. Please God, let him stick with this one. Drugs is one thing I never got into, unless you count alcohol and I did try smoking but I don't count that. Smoking is a disgusting, nasty habit. I really don't know how anyone does it. I do not hold it against those who do it, it's just not my thing and I really like my lungs and being able to breathe. Anyway, I'm kinda getting off topic here.
So, the officer who was there speaking said something that really surprised me. He told us parents, "I DARE you to look through your childs pockets, in his backpack, go through his dresser drawers, etc." I was taken aback. I mean, in this day and age parents are always talking about how kids need their privacy and parents shouldn't infringe on that. Parents should never go through their childs things. Oh really. These are the same parents who claim their kids share everything with them because they respect their privacy...uh-huh. Sure. I don't care if you are parent of the year, your kids will hide things from you. My kids know I will go through their stuff at any given moment. I mean, it's not something I told them, it's just understood. I don't literally go searching for anything but nothing is off limits to me. I have access to their rooms. I go through their backpacks (mostly to make sure I'm getting the papers I should be getting). Trent has an e-mail and a Facebook account and when I let him have it I told him I will have full access to it. I will see everything he does and everything he says so he better be careful and not be stupid. It all comes back to common sense. I think that kids can and should have some privacy when it comes to certain things. Some things should be "their own" but for the most part, parents should be checking up on their kids. If the kids had a journal, I think I would leave that alone. However, if they acted like something was wrong and they were just down, you can bet I'd be reading but I hope they know they can talk to me about anything.
So, I guess I don't see anything wrong with going through your kids stuff. I think sometimes parents give their kids way too many freedoms too early in life. And going through their stuff isn't such a bad thing. If I was one of those parents who felt the kids things were their things and they were totally off limits and something happened which could've been avoided if I had snooped, well, I'd feel pretty bad. I'm not taking that chance ever. I'm proud to say I snoop through my kids stuff...kind of. And I only say kind of because it's more like stumbling as I'm doing daily chores.
JUST SAY NO!
Today was the D.A.R.E Graduation at Trent's school. Only three 6th grade classes participated in this program. Why? I know there is at least one more 6th grade class and they didn't participate. Does that automatically tag them as the kids who are a lost cause or were they gifted with the common sense to know right from wrong? If it is the latter, I'd like to introduce them to a few people. Anyway, I was going to skip this because I honestly didn't think it would be that big of a deal but I'm glad I went. I learned something new. It started out with two kids from each class reading their essays they wrote. Trent claims his was ranked third in his class. He just missed out on that one...darn it! I sat through and listened to each essay. I learned that Marijuana has more tar than tobacco. Hmm..didn't know that. I've always heard that Marijuana is natural, so therefore it's not as bad as cigarettes. What do I know? I've never done the stuff before and I figured others knew what they were talking about. Guess I should've just Googled it.
Anyway, Trent has taken the pledge to stay drug free. Please God, let him stick with this one. Drugs is one thing I never got into, unless you count alcohol and I did try smoking but I don't count that. Smoking is a disgusting, nasty habit. I really don't know how anyone does it. I do not hold it against those who do it, it's just not my thing and I really like my lungs and being able to breathe. Anyway, I'm kinda getting off topic here.
So, the officer who was there speaking said something that really surprised me. He told us parents, "I DARE you to look through your childs pockets, in his backpack, go through his dresser drawers, etc." I was taken aback. I mean, in this day and age parents are always talking about how kids need their privacy and parents shouldn't infringe on that. Parents should never go through their childs things. Oh really. These are the same parents who claim their kids share everything with them because they respect their privacy...uh-huh. Sure. I don't care if you are parent of the year, your kids will hide things from you. My kids know I will go through their stuff at any given moment. I mean, it's not something I told them, it's just understood. I don't literally go searching for anything but nothing is off limits to me. I have access to their rooms. I go through their backpacks (mostly to make sure I'm getting the papers I should be getting). Trent has an e-mail and a Facebook account and when I let him have it I told him I will have full access to it. I will see everything he does and everything he says so he better be careful and not be stupid. It all comes back to common sense. I think that kids can and should have some privacy when it comes to certain things. Some things should be "their own" but for the most part, parents should be checking up on their kids. If the kids had a journal, I think I would leave that alone. However, if they acted like something was wrong and they were just down, you can bet I'd be reading but I hope they know they can talk to me about anything.
So, I guess I don't see anything wrong with going through your kids stuff. I think sometimes parents give their kids way too many freedoms too early in life. And going through their stuff isn't such a bad thing. If I was one of those parents who felt the kids things were their things and they were totally off limits and something happened which could've been avoided if I had snooped, well, I'd feel pretty bad. I'm not taking that chance ever. I'm proud to say I snoop through my kids stuff...kind of. And I only say kind of because it's more like stumbling as I'm doing daily chores.
JUST SAY NO!
Wrestling and MY daughter :o)
Wrestling is in full swing, which means traveling to matches for us. This last tournament was here in Delta. Trent had to be there at 8 AM and then I FINALLY arrived at 9:45 AM. I was supposed to be there at 9 AM but I wasn't, so oh well. I didn't miss anything anyway. Trent didn't win any of his matches that day and it was a long day. I sat in my same seat for 9 hours and only got up once to go to the bathroom. Nine hours is a long time to sit in a seat without really getting up to stretch. While there Kaela did something that cracked me up. Maybe it shouldn't be funny but I think it's hilarious. She was off playing with her friends when they came upon some wrestlers from Wasatch who were staring at them I guess. Apparently, Kaela (who is apparently very brave when around friends) said, "What are you looking at?" And then went on her merry way. I guess they started doing the typical boy thing at this age where they say, "He likes you" and so on. Just to remind you, Kaela is 8. Anyway, she then started calling them black and gold cows, which I know, is rude but whatever. I look over and I see her being dragged on the floor by one of her friends. Kaela is looking over towards this group of boys (there were probably 6 of them) and is mooing at them...LOUDLY. Like, so loud I can hear her and the Palladium was not quiet. I thought, "Oh.My.Gawd!" They turn around and look at her and start laughing. Is this what I have to look forward to? Is she really "flirting" already? I might have to sit down and have a little talk with her. Sigh. GIRLS!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Oh my craziness
Things have been crazy around here so that explains me not updating this thing. So, here's a quick blog for your reading enjoyment and just to show you I have not forgotten about it.
I'm trying to keep up with two blogs these days. Amazing since I can't even keep up with one. I've got this one and then one for my Girl Scout troop. So, that is thing one that is keeping me busy. I have meetings every two weeks and it is insane how quickly two weeks can fly right by. Between trying to keep up with everyday things and then trying to plan for the next meeting, I think I might just lose my mind. But, it's all fun right and totally benefits the girls in my troop...right? Right! I'll keep telling myself that. Then on the weekends I have Kaela wanting to earn more Try Its which is fine and we have a lot of fun learning and doing. But, some of them are kind of a pain because I'm running around searching for things that we can use in order to pass a Try It off. Whenever she is bored, I know I'm going to be asked to do a Try It with her. I really need to find something to keep her busy. Maybe clean the house since that always needs to be done. Then again, that is boring and just not as fun.
Thing two...getting ready for Christmas is always a huge chore. Just when I get everything decorated it feels like it's time to take it all back down again. As much as I love the house to look all festive, I hate that the time goes by as quickly as it does. Maybe I'll have to be one of those people who I complain about and start busting out the decor before Thanksgiving. I hate to do that though because I just feel like Thanksgiving isn't getting the proper attention and my cute fall decor is getting overshadowed by the Christmas stuff. Besides, we all know that holidays have feelings and stuff.
Trent just started wrestling so there goes my weekends. Fan-tas-tic! Love to watch him do his thing but we have to travel with this sport. So, it literally takes up my whole Saturday. I will be counting down the days til this sport is finished.
Well, I think that's about it. The kids are still wonderful and are looking forward to Christmas. Why wouldn't they? They are so damn spoiled when it comes to Santa. He always gets them everything they want. I'll need to have a talk with him because as he is packing his sleigh full of crap for the kids, he is somehow forgetting my stuff! Not cool! I make the cookies and leave the milk out for the fat guy. He better not bite the hand that feeds him this year :o)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
I'm trying to keep up with two blogs these days. Amazing since I can't even keep up with one. I've got this one and then one for my Girl Scout troop. So, that is thing one that is keeping me busy. I have meetings every two weeks and it is insane how quickly two weeks can fly right by. Between trying to keep up with everyday things and then trying to plan for the next meeting, I think I might just lose my mind. But, it's all fun right and totally benefits the girls in my troop...right? Right! I'll keep telling myself that. Then on the weekends I have Kaela wanting to earn more Try Its which is fine and we have a lot of fun learning and doing. But, some of them are kind of a pain because I'm running around searching for things that we can use in order to pass a Try It off. Whenever she is bored, I know I'm going to be asked to do a Try It with her. I really need to find something to keep her busy. Maybe clean the house since that always needs to be done. Then again, that is boring and just not as fun.
Thing two...getting ready for Christmas is always a huge chore. Just when I get everything decorated it feels like it's time to take it all back down again. As much as I love the house to look all festive, I hate that the time goes by as quickly as it does. Maybe I'll have to be one of those people who I complain about and start busting out the decor before Thanksgiving. I hate to do that though because I just feel like Thanksgiving isn't getting the proper attention and my cute fall decor is getting overshadowed by the Christmas stuff. Besides, we all know that holidays have feelings and stuff.
Trent just started wrestling so there goes my weekends. Fan-tas-tic! Love to watch him do his thing but we have to travel with this sport. So, it literally takes up my whole Saturday. I will be counting down the days til this sport is finished.
Well, I think that's about it. The kids are still wonderful and are looking forward to Christmas. Why wouldn't they? They are so damn spoiled when it comes to Santa. He always gets them everything they want. I'll need to have a talk with him because as he is packing his sleigh full of crap for the kids, he is somehow forgetting my stuff! Not cool! I make the cookies and leave the milk out for the fat guy. He better not bite the hand that feeds him this year :o)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
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