Calamari anyone?

So, I have never even had Calamari - nor do I know how to spell it. It is likely that I will never even try it after Brandon's science class were busy again dissecting more sea creatures. Friday was a squid and Wednesday, a shark. The teacher emailed me to say that Brandon wanted to bring an extra squid home -- whatever-- unfortunately he forgotten to bring home extra gloves!! Luckily, boy scout Brandon had some extras in his new first aid supplies!! Let's see - I learned that a squid has multiple hearts, swims backwards and is much stinkier than a starfish!

This week's news

Todd and the boys are camping last night and today with the boy scouts. Christen had her friends, Sydney and Lauren come over to spend the night here. They are pretty cute together and having our dogs around are quite the novelty for them. Good thing the dogs are quite patient! I'm not sure the visiting girls appreciated me holding off on breakfast until I felt that I had slept in at bit - Hey - it is Sat morning and they were up at 7AM!!!

This past Monday there was a house fire in our subdivision. One house is totally destroyed and the next house partially. It is so devastating and kind of freaked me out. I was thinking about the fire my parents had before I was born and the fire at my grandparents house. Those of you who have moved from here it was on Decatur. 9 news had a big article about it if you want more info on it. Our ward has been helping and donating all sorts of thing and this weekend the community is having a fundraising BBQ.

There also was a death of a husband of one of our school aides. She has been with the school for 12 yrs. A few of you know her - Brenda - (Julie - the one whose daughter bought your first house.) So sad. But, here again, the community is rallying around to support and do a special fundraiser for the family next weekend.

District Pinewood Derby

We signed Trevor up for the District Pinewood Derby because his car did relatively well at out pack derby. It was today and Christen came with Trevor and I down to the fairgrounds. (Todd and Brandon were busy Aerating for the boy scout camp fundraiser) It was pretty fun. They had a car show and stuff to look at and buy and get for free. We actually got free tickets to see the new Speed Racer movie. There was a Tae Kwon Do demo and Trevor and Christen both broke a board. -Of course they want to lure you in to take lessons. Been there done that with another school fundraiser. anyhow, Trevor did not place but he did get the "Do Your Best" award. Im not sure what that means in this case but it was fun. As it turns out for that trevor got a month's worth of free Tae Kwon Do. Im not sure we will do that again, but it was nice to get something. We will definately go see Speed Racer though! There was one other cub from our pack - Branigan,who was there too.

Book 'em Danno

Our bear cub scout group had an awesome field trip last night to a near by police station. We have a friend in another ward who is a police officer who was good enough to show us around. It was our bear leaders who actually got everything organized. The boys LOVED it! They learned how to fingerprint, how to lift prints from a cup, see the holding cell, the car lights and sounds, the police dog, how a tasor gun works (on a poster), why not to be a "dirtbag' when you grow up, and the importance of knowing how to describe the dirtbags if needed. It was really cool.

Trevor'is in Trouble!!!

Ward Aloha Party

Last weekend we had a great party to thank our old bishopric and welcome in the new bishopric. We had a great time visiting with friends and having a nice dinner. We also saw some unexpected hula dancing talent!

Farewell Grandma and Kay

This is a little late but we got Grandma and Kay off on the Air Ambulance just fine. That is kind of a once in a lifetime way to travel back to Idaho. Luckily, it was mostly paid for by United Airlines - no fault settlement. We really miss them both but we know they are happy to be home now. Keep getting better grandma! We have been playing Skipbo in your honor! Thanks Kay for everything and thank you Dian for all that you do for Grandma now!!

Toothless

Christen recently lost another tooth. Funny how she hasnt lost the 2 on the top. Just three on the bottom. I hate when loose teeth just dangle so she and I were ready with the dental floss to get it out when she thought it was ready. As it turned out my first try was unsuccessful so with much prodding we even had Aunt Kay help get it out. When I found the tooth holder that goes under the pillow, low and behold it was still occupied by a previous owner. Luckily, I caught it first!

Help!

Can anyone tell me how to add new subscriptions to my google reader account? I really have tried on my own. By the way, thank you Wendy, Sara and Cindy for your help updating my blog. I am so clueless!

Friendly warning

Last night on the way home from scouts at the church I was minding my own business when all of the sudden I saw those dreaded flashing lights behind me. What a horrible feeling that is!! Anyhow, we have a lot of construction going on in the daytime right by our house and it is - let's say a tricky spot - and MUCH slower limit than normal. I dont know why I got off so lucky but he just gave me a warning and reminded me that it would have been a $260 fine during the day time!! Woah. So -- slow down all of you who live near me - you know where I am talking about.

Conference weekend

We had a great conference weekend. Kay went with us 2 times to the church in between caring for grandma and we listened at home on the internet. I loved listening to all of it! I had to laugh at Brandon when he went to Priesthood session with Todd he asked now what will we be doing there? I said you get 2 extra hours of conference because you are a boy!! Plus ice cream afterwards! I asked him what he remembered and he said right off -- Our new prophet can wiggle his ears! There you go!! He was so cute and I was so proud of him because he was excited and willing to go.

On a side note Grandma and Kay will be leaving Monday on an Air Ambulance. I will really miss visiting with Kay especially in the evenings and lunchtimes. It was also a great opprotunity to be with Grandma and serve her. I learned that she was one of the first 5 people to ever cross the Golden Gate Bridge! She also held the 2002 Olympic torch on the way to SLC. She has so many great stories, experiences and jokes!!

New Dealer in Town

Right during Spring Break we had an interresting situation come up. I got a call from my mom saying that my Grandma and 2 aunts are in town - however , under unfortunate circumstanses. Grandma fell and broke her hip while changing planes at the airport!!! She was in a nearby hospital for a week, had a hip replacement and then now she is in our town at a rehab place. Dian had to continue the trip but Kay has stayed here with us and grandma to help care for her. It has been great to visit with grandma and comfort her with chocolate, balloons, cards from my kids and lots of Skipbo games. I have loved getting to know my Aunt Kay as well. It has been such a rollercoaster ride though trying to figure out what to do, how to get grandma home , bills etc etc. It has been pretty stressful for everyone, but we have also been so blessed as well. Dale and Mary Jo also came by to visit on their way home from my cousinn's wedding. A little mini reunion. Poor grandma is so ready to go home but she is not quite ready.

In the meantime, the title refers to her love of Skipbo!!

Crazy Hair Day!!!