Painting Lesson

A while back Brandon went to his grandpa's house for the whole day to have a painting lesson. They both had a great time and Brandon learned a lot and did a fantastic job for the first time ever doing something like this! Thanks for sharing your time, and talent. What a great memory this will be!

Valentines Weekend

Christen at her Valentines Class party.

The boys gave Christen an early birthday gift - a Webkins Love Monkey.

Friday night we had a great time at the Stk Sweetheart Ball. The Activities commitee do such an incredible job with the planning, decorations, food, everything. It was AWESOME. We brought our friends and neighbors, Dave and Denise and they loved it too
We enjoyed the dance instruction - even though we didnt catch on as well as some of the couples! I had told not to get me flowers so instead we went to the movies with the kids. Pink Panther 2 --I know, I know Keri - I guess it is our thing.


I actually was glad that I was in a good mood by Friday night. I was kind of a rough week and then Todd came home all stressed and announced in all of the confusion with the kids and making dinner -- " We are moving to San Antonio!" I looked at him - not sure if he was serious or not - and then he said, "no, but it was really close." I was mad because you just dont joke around about a big decision like that and you dont just announce it like that!! I guess they are closing several of the regional offices - Sacramento, Florida and Virginia. So those people can chose from Phoenix, Colo Springs or a severence package. I guess we were lucky this time. - although I do like San Antonio though. Im glad we are staying for now. I finally forgave him. He never did make a big move like that growing up, where I moved around alot. I guess he didnt know how to handle it.

Library book $$

Rachel asked if we got the library money back. Nope- we did return it and they must have picked it up. Note to self - if that ever happens to me losing a big amount of money that gets returned I will send a thank you and possibly a reward.

It is ok though - we did the right thing.

Valentine pics to come soon

Containerizing

Last night we had an enrichment meeting about organization. I kind of wanted to stay home especially when the snow started but Todd was signed up to help with security and the nursery. it was good. Im glad I went. I have certain things in my life that are organized and certain things I am picky about - but not so much what Amy was talking about last night. Got some good ideas.

I came home to look in my pantry to find about 5 bags of pwd sugar some open, some not and about the same for brown sugar. Pathetic. I guess I could say it was food storage - although I didnt realize what I had. Apparently, I should be containerizing all of that stuff so I can see it - and stack it. Hmm, maybe I will do that today. Also, lots of jello and pudding boxes that probably should be containerized. They always fall everywhere. My bad.

Someone told me the other day that I really dont have an excuse not to organize because I am home all day with my kids at school. I tried not to be offended. I hate when people say that because I still am busy - busy calling, helping and subbing in the school, exercising, normal house stuff, etc etc. Im not sitting around eating bon bons all day. Ok maybe a weight watchers chocolate muffin (3pts) every once in awhile. By the way, Sarah you never came around with the Girl Scout cookie sign up. I will have to get a box outside Walmart I guess. I will try to eat them slowly.

Sorry - I seem to be in a bad mood today. Maybe I will go find a ww choc muffin and organize my sugars!! I will go exercize too.

Same stuff, different day

Not much interesting going on here. We are still busy - but it is the same old same old.

I have decided to go out to SLC Provo for BYU Womens Conference Ap 30th - May 1. I am meeting up with my mom and sister, sister in laws and nieces. Im excitied. I havent been anywhere for awhile. I would like to see some of my Utah friends!! I will keep you posted.


I had a little stupid me moment because when I booked the flight I was thinking that the conference was Fri/ Sat like they do Time Out for Women here. But no - after I already booked the flight getting there Thurs 1 pm I realized last night that it was Thurs/ Fri. Crap. I tried to change it but it cost more to change that I paid for the ticket. Oh well, that gives me a bit more time to visit before I catch up with my family. I cant believe I did that. Well, yes I can.

Originally I really wanted to go to the Time Out for Women here locally, but it just so happens to be the same day as our Stk Womens Conference which I enjoy- but could miss- but it also the same day as Christen's scheduled baptism that afternoon, which they really dont like you to change. Thus - trip to Utah, break for me!

Trevor's Busy Night

Last night Trevor had a band concert. He did a great job. His new band director plays the trombone so that is very cool for Trevor. As soon as that was over we raced over to the church for Trevor's last Pinewood Derby. He worked really hard on the car and he got some great tips from our home teacher. Good enough tips I guess to have him win 1st place out of all of the Webelos and went on to the final. I think he got 3rd or 4th in that. I had to leave to go to the stk center for a meeting so I didnt catch the results. On our way to the church Trevor said that we need to have another brother so that we can go to more Pinewood Derbies. I told him he would have to wait for his own kids. By the way his car was shaped like a Subway sandwich --$5 footlong! Everyone else went for the traditional racecar. Where is their creativity?

Yesterday my new presidency went out to lunch to Pegasus-one of my favorites. Three of us had birthdays in January. We also had to celebrate getting throught the month successfully. It has been SO BUSY with ward conferences, scout trainings, visits with ward presidencies and other things. It has been all good. We have a busy Feb and April with more conferences. I also found out that I have been assigned to be the Cub Day Camp Registrar. Funny because last year I really thought it would be my last with day camp. Luckily, I will have alot of help.

Anyhow we had a fun time together trying to visit about other stuff besides Primary. They are great ladies and we have a lot of fun together too.