We have a hero.
Every day she goes to work. All day long she drives around in a little white car. Sometimes she waves. Sometimes she drops letters in our mailboxes. Except on Monday.
On Monday, as she went about her job, she noticed a man trying to get a neighborhood kid into his car. He wasn't somebody she recognized. It didn't seem right. So she interfered.
And she protected a little boy. She stopped a nightmare. She kept that little boy's name off of the missing child list.
We call our hero "Mail Lady".
Thank you for noticing. Thank you for interfering. Thank you for keeping our friend safe!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Newt Attack!
Trey & Jake holding newtI was turning my compost pile with a pitch fork when I nearly stabbed a newt. I caught it for the boys & they spent the rest of the day playing with it. I was so afraid that it would bite me. I have heard some types are poisonous. But the boys didn't care.
Beary
Lander got this stuffed bear this summer when Grams, Gramps & Nana took the boys to Bear World. He named him Beary (not to be confused with Jake's cat Barry). He has loved it ever since, and carries it everywhere he goes. He even started taking it to school this week, but Beary decided to do some flips in the air during class time and his teacher asked him to keep Beary at home.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
Finally...he's home!
Was it only 10 days? It seemed like forever. Glad to have you back home babe!
Josh is cleaning a muzzle loader after hunting elk in Colorado with Lane & Nick.
Josh is cleaning a muzzle loader after hunting elk in Colorado with Lane & Nick.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Dog Food
We made a snack that the boys call "dog food" for FHE last night. This is how Jake decided he needed to eat his snack:
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
High School Days
My younger siblings were all posting things from High School & since most of them were still in elementary school when I was in high school, I thought I would do my own:
1. Did you date someone from your High School? ..Is this like the go to the movies sort of date or the will you "go out with me" kind of date? I think I am going to stick with the boyfriend definition. If that's the case, then I "dated" Michael Schake, Tony Ashcroft, & Josh Grossman. I don't think there was anyone else. Tiff can correct me if I am wrong!
2. What kind of car did you drive? The "Black Beater", a black 1981 Chevy Silverado truck (yes, Alan, Keri had it right) with a green tool box. Keri mentioned that it looked better dirty than clean & she wasn't kidding. It sounded like it had glass packs (anyone remember those?) & would take a few minutes to turn off. Some days I could make it in to the school before it finished it's rumbling. The power steering belt had been cut, so I had biceps of steel from turning that thing!
3. What was the most embarrassing moment of High School for you? It's a tossup. Either the (1) time that a tampon fell out of my locker. My friend, Destri Gleim, saved the day by kicking it down the hallway. That tampon floated the halls for the rest of the day. Or (2) the other embarrasing thing was the old truck. Even when we flooded the engine, it still would rumble for so long after we got out. Sometimes Tiff & I would run away from it (now that's inconspicuous, I know) or pretend like it wasn't our truck. We were dumb. What can I say? And lastly (3) the time my hair got caught in my carabiner while I rappelled at Big Rock. I had to hang on while another rope was dropped & help came. Lesson learned: always wear your hair in a pony tail when rappelling!
4. Were you a party animal? Not unless you count our rappelling outings. I think I went to a couple of parties, but I left before the good juice was brought out.
5. Were you considered a flirt? I don't think so, but who knows. I was accused of being the teacher's pet, but I think that I was just being smart. It is amazing what teachers will do for you & let you get away with if you just treat them respectfully! (Case in point, I don't know if I was ever not tardy my sophomore year, but my teacher knew that I was taking care of the horses, so he let it slide).
6. Were you in Band, Orchestra, or Choir? Much to my mom's disappointment, no.
7. Were you a nerd? I don't think so.
8. Were you on any Varsity teams? No.
9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled? I got after school suspension once, but I got out on good behavior. (Refer to #5 folks!) The suspension teacher (can't remember his name! What is it mom? He was your old art teacher) remembered my mom & spent the entire time talking to me. It seems like Tiffany, Michael Schake, Kyle Lincoln & one of Tiff's friends was also in there. Tiff & I got caught ditching seperately, but I don't remember getting in trouble. I think that my mom might have given us permission?
10. Can you still sing the fight song? Sorry guys, old age has got to me.
11. Who were your favorite teachers? I had a lot of good teachers. The ones that stand out: Ms. Brown (aka Sharon Curtain) for AP English & Mr. Cluff for Anat & Phys. I had 2 great seminary teachers, but can't remember their names!
12. Where did you sit during lunch? Near the gym entrance, next to the office.
13. School mascot? Broncos
14. Did you go to Homecoming? With whom? Yes, with Michael Schake.
15. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Are you kidding? No way! College was soooo much better!
16. What do you remember t about graduation? Sitting next to Josh Grossman, holding his hand (we were just good friends at the time), feeling so excited & then the all night party at the fitness center & breakfast at Village Inn.
17. Where did you go Senior Skip Day? I don't remember anything about it!
18. Were you in any clubs? A few, but the only one I can remember is NHS.
19. Have you gained some weight since then? Uggh. Of course this question has to come up! Yes! There are you happy?? :)
20. Who was your Prom Date? Michael Schake. I only went one year. We had fun, but I thought it was such a waste of money!
21. 10 year Reunion? Are you planning on going? Maybe I should rephrase the question. Did I go? I had planned on going, but didn't get an invite. Ooh. That hurts! I felt really bad, missed the drunken party & all. Too bad I was riding out of the Pine trailhead that day with my horse (Ginger?) crow hopping at every stupid rock & butterfly along the trail. I think my day was more fun. Will I go to my 20 year reunion? Probably not.
22. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? Have fun. Have fun. Have fun. And don't be afraid to try new things. I didn't do a lot of things because I was afraid of looking stupid or failing. I should have just gone for it!
1. Did you date someone from your High School? ..Is this like the go to the movies sort of date or the will you "go out with me" kind of date? I think I am going to stick with the boyfriend definition. If that's the case, then I "dated" Michael Schake, Tony Ashcroft, & Josh Grossman. I don't think there was anyone else. Tiff can correct me if I am wrong!
2. What kind of car did you drive? The "Black Beater", a black 1981 Chevy Silverado truck (yes, Alan, Keri had it right) with a green tool box. Keri mentioned that it looked better dirty than clean & she wasn't kidding. It sounded like it had glass packs (anyone remember those?) & would take a few minutes to turn off. Some days I could make it in to the school before it finished it's rumbling. The power steering belt had been cut, so I had biceps of steel from turning that thing!
3. What was the most embarrassing moment of High School for you? It's a tossup. Either the (1) time that a tampon fell out of my locker. My friend, Destri Gleim, saved the day by kicking it down the hallway. That tampon floated the halls for the rest of the day. Or (2) the other embarrasing thing was the old truck. Even when we flooded the engine, it still would rumble for so long after we got out. Sometimes Tiff & I would run away from it (now that's inconspicuous, I know) or pretend like it wasn't our truck. We were dumb. What can I say? And lastly (3) the time my hair got caught in my carabiner while I rappelled at Big Rock. I had to hang on while another rope was dropped & help came. Lesson learned: always wear your hair in a pony tail when rappelling!
4. Were you a party animal? Not unless you count our rappelling outings. I think I went to a couple of parties, but I left before the good juice was brought out.
5. Were you considered a flirt? I don't think so, but who knows. I was accused of being the teacher's pet, but I think that I was just being smart. It is amazing what teachers will do for you & let you get away with if you just treat them respectfully! (Case in point, I don't know if I was ever not tardy my sophomore year, but my teacher knew that I was taking care of the horses, so he let it slide).
6. Were you in Band, Orchestra, or Choir? Much to my mom's disappointment, no.
7. Were you a nerd? I don't think so.
8. Were you on any Varsity teams? No.
9. Did you ever get suspended/expelled? I got after school suspension once, but I got out on good behavior. (Refer to #5 folks!) The suspension teacher (can't remember his name! What is it mom? He was your old art teacher) remembered my mom & spent the entire time talking to me. It seems like Tiffany, Michael Schake, Kyle Lincoln & one of Tiff's friends was also in there. Tiff & I got caught ditching seperately, but I don't remember getting in trouble. I think that my mom might have given us permission?
10. Can you still sing the fight song? Sorry guys, old age has got to me.
11. Who were your favorite teachers? I had a lot of good teachers. The ones that stand out: Ms. Brown (aka Sharon Curtain) for AP English & Mr. Cluff for Anat & Phys. I had 2 great seminary teachers, but can't remember their names!
12. Where did you sit during lunch? Near the gym entrance, next to the office.
13. School mascot? Broncos
14. Did you go to Homecoming? With whom? Yes, with Michael Schake.
15. If you could go back and do it again, would you? Are you kidding? No way! College was soooo much better!
16. What do you remember t about graduation? Sitting next to Josh Grossman, holding his hand (we were just good friends at the time), feeling so excited & then the all night party at the fitness center & breakfast at Village Inn.
17. Where did you go Senior Skip Day? I don't remember anything about it!
18. Were you in any clubs? A few, but the only one I can remember is NHS.
19. Have you gained some weight since then? Uggh. Of course this question has to come up! Yes! There are you happy?? :)
20. Who was your Prom Date? Michael Schake. I only went one year. We had fun, but I thought it was such a waste of money!
21. 10 year Reunion? Are you planning on going? Maybe I should rephrase the question. Did I go? I had planned on going, but didn't get an invite. Ooh. That hurts! I felt really bad, missed the drunken party & all. Too bad I was riding out of the Pine trailhead that day with my horse (Ginger?) crow hopping at every stupid rock & butterfly along the trail. I think my day was more fun. Will I go to my 20 year reunion? Probably not.
22. Looking back, what advice would you give yourself? Have fun. Have fun. Have fun. And don't be afraid to try new things. I didn't do a lot of things because I was afraid of looking stupid or failing. I should have just gone for it!
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Check out the view
I had an exciting time driving home a few days ago. Here is the new, but not improved, view from my driver's seat:
I'm not sure what hit me, but a guy was mowing along the highway right where this happened, so I am guessing the mower blades launched whatever hit me across a double lane highway into my windshield. It sounded like a gun shot & left shards of glass down my shirt, in my lap, in my back window, & crusted on my chap stick. Um. Yummie.
I'm not sure what hit me, but a guy was mowing along the highway right where this happened, so I am guessing the mower blades launched whatever hit me across a double lane highway into my windshield. It sounded like a gun shot & left shards of glass down my shirt, in my lap, in my back window, & crusted on my chap stick. Um. Yummie.Play Date
I had a play date with the little boys today, courtesy of my work. They even threw in lunch, slushies & a $50 gift card, my prize in the drawings contest. (Sorry Josh. I tried for the 47 inch TV, but no luck.) We are all exhausted & sunburned. It was a really fun day. Jake says that I am still "the best mom in the world". We'll see how long that lasts...maybe until chore time? Here are some highlights of our day:
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Monticello Temple
Dustin & Angie were sealed together with their children, Brennden & baby Charity, in the Monticello Temple last weekend. Here are a few snapshots of Dustin & Angie's special day:Jake took this family portait
(L-R: Cedric, Kelsey, Amanda, Nalene, Mike, Angie, Dustin, Lane-in-hiding, Keri, Randy-in-hiding, Dixie, Josh, Grant. Kids in front: Jenna & Sydney. Not pictured: Lander, Jake, Brennden & Charity)
Jake hugging Josher
Lander mauling Uncle Cedric
Jake hugging JosherLander mauling Uncle Cedric 
Lander still claims he is going to marry his cousin Sydney
Scotch Creek 4WD Trail
The research for my book continues. This time it took us on the Scotch Creek Trail that goes from Rico, Colorado to Hermosa Creek, Colorado. Cedric, Kelsey & Dustin tagged along, squished in the back seat. I love
research, especially when it is fun!
research, especially when it is fun!
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Go #2
Here is a conversation I had with Jake while packing for our recent NM trip:
Dixie: showing a box of coveted Cookie Crisp cereal to the boys sings out, "Jake, you have the b-e-s-t (imagine the Nalene-like vibrato, folks) in the w-o-r-l-d (again use the imagination)!"
Jake: looking serious responds, "Close" as he gives a peace sign and continues, "Not number one. You are the second best mom."
Dixie: no longer singing asks, "Second, huh? Who's number one?"
Jake: stating emphatically, "Tiffany is!"
Dixie: showing a box of coveted Cookie Crisp cereal to the boys sings out, "Jake, you have the b-e-s-t (imagine the Nalene-like vibrato, folks) in the w-o-r-l-d (again use the imagination)!"
Jake: looking serious responds, "Close" as he gives a peace sign and continues, "Not number one. You are the second best mom."
Dixie: no longer singing asks, "Second, huh? Who's number one?"
Jake: stating emphatically, "Tiffany is!"
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