I love the Monsoon storms in AZ, we get a little break from the heat and an awesome show of nature.
Monday, September 04, 2006
Rainbows
I love the Monsoon storms in AZ, we get a little break from the heat and an awesome show of nature.
Sunday, September 03, 2006
Pics
Wow, Josh looks too old in this picutre. He has emptied out Brett's drawers and is rearranging his collectibles.
We had a Primary Activity Day where we "Heart Attacked" the Bishop's door. The kids learned to be "Secret Service Agents" as they perform acts of service for their families in sercret (hence the disguise!)
Tag
Lisa tagged me - so here goes...
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? So Cal - but all my friends and family would have to come too!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Shoes - they always fit!!
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes and smile
WHAT'S THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? I downloaded JT's Sexy Back for my workout playlist.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? Sitting quietly on the beach with Mike.
WHERE'S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? bedrest
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED? Shoulders and neck
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? 7 a.m.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? Cookie sheet
WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? Don't cross my kids!
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Violin
FAVORITE COLOR? Black and pink
WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? Convertible sports car that goes really fast
DO YOU BELIEVE IN AN AFTERLIFE? Yes
FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Whatever Brett is reading
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Spring
WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD CHORE? Vacuuming - no question
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? To tell the future
IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO - WHAT IS IT AND WHERE IS IT? Nada
CAN YOU JUGGLE? Hardly
THE ONE PERSON FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? That would cause too much trouble - past is best in the past.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DAY? Monday - fresh start
WHAT'S IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR? a blanket, spare tire and I am sure an old sippie cup waiting to be discovered...
WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SUSHI OR HAMBURGER ? sushi
WHO DO YOU TAG NEXT? Shay and Lynda
IF YOU COULD BUILD A HOUSE ANYWHERE, WHERE WOULD IT BE? So Cal - but all my friends and family would have to come too!
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ARTICLE OF CLOTHING? Shoes - they always fit!!
FAVORITE PHYSICAL FEATURE OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? Eyes and smile
WHAT'S THE LAST CD YOU BOUGHT? I downloaded JT's Sexy Back for my workout playlist.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? Sitting quietly on the beach with Mike.
WHERE'S YOUR LEAST FAVORITE PLACE TO BE? bedrest
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO BE MASSAGED? Shoulders and neck
WHAT TIME DO YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING? 7 a.m.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE KITCHEN APPLIANCE? Cookie sheet
WHAT MAKES YOU REALLY ANGRY? Don't cross my kids!
IF YOU COULD PLAY AN INSTRUMENT, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Violin
FAVORITE COLOR? Black and pink
WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SPORTS CAR OR SUV? Convertible sports car that goes really fast
DO YOU BELIEVE IN AN AFTERLIFE? Yes
FAVORITE CHILDREN'S BOOK? Whatever Brett is reading
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? Spring
WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE HOUSEHOLD CHORE? Vacuuming - no question
IF YOU COULD HAVE ONE SUPER POWER, WHAT WOULD IT BE? To tell the future
IF YOU HAVE A TATTOO - WHAT IS IT AND WHERE IS IT? Nada
CAN YOU JUGGLE? Hardly
THE ONE PERSON FROM YOUR PAST YOU WISH YOU COULD GO BACK AND TALK TO? That would cause too much trouble - past is best in the past.
WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE DAY? Monday - fresh start
WHAT'S IN THE TRUNK OF YOUR CAR? a blanket, spare tire and I am sure an old sippie cup waiting to be discovered...
WHICH DO YOU PREFER, SUSHI OR HAMBURGER ? sushi
WHO DO YOU TAG NEXT? Shay and Lynda
Friday, August 11, 2006
Bye, Bye, Vacation
Brett can barely contain his excitement as he heads off to his first day of school. He had to say goodbye to Game Cube and Cartoon filled days of summer.....
1st Grade
Back to school means a lot of things to Mom’s. It means peace and quiet for a few hours, back to a routine, a little “Grown Up” time with friends and projects to tackle. For the kids it means loss of care free days, new friends to make, new concepts to master, and busy schedules to keep. The kids are already looking forward to the next day off of school while Mom’s are grateful for a full day of school.
Brett is starting 1st grade which means all day school. (Yee Haw!) He has taken to it like a pro, but he does admit that Kindergarten is “way funner ‘cause you get more drinks.” He is sad he cannot watch some of his favorite cartoon’s like Lazy Town (Thank Goodness!) and he is sure that I am having too much fun without him around (only just a little bit). So far, every day when he gets home from school he asks what I did while he was gone. As I tick off my schedule and errands, he likes to keep track of my time to make sure I haven’t left anything out. I think he is keeping tabs on me just in case I sneak in some party time like a secret trip to McDonald’s. Don’t worry Brett, I will leave that fun for you and your Dad this weekend.
Brett is starting 1st grade which means all day school. (Yee Haw!) He has taken to it like a pro, but he does admit that Kindergarten is “way funner ‘cause you get more drinks.” He is sad he cannot watch some of his favorite cartoon’s like Lazy Town (Thank Goodness!) and he is sure that I am having too much fun without him around (only just a little bit). So far, every day when he gets home from school he asks what I did while he was gone. As I tick off my schedule and errands, he likes to keep track of my time to make sure I haven’t left anything out. I think he is keeping tabs on me just in case I sneak in some party time like a secret trip to McDonald’s. Don’t worry Brett, I will leave that fun for you and your Dad this weekend.
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Banishing
Ok, Josh is usually the one with all the stories, but I have to say...It has been Brett's day. Oh....this is not a cute story, this is Brett at his most active. (I am trying to stay positive with my comments). We were having some family over for dinner at 6:00 pm. Not a big deal, but company none the less. I was making dinner and the house needed to look decent. So the day had been going well, I paid Brett to babysit Josh (I do this once in a while so he will play with him instead of against him), and I was on track with dinner, house duties etc. As I was in the laundry room, I heard a loud bang. I knew Josh was okay, because he was with me, so I waited for a cry for help and didn't hear anything. I started walking toward the noise and encountered Brett.
"Mom, you wouldn't believe it..."
"Uh...what happened"
"I was climbing in your bedroom"
"Uh...what happened"
"I was trying to get something I needed on top of your cabinet"
"Uh...what cabinet"
"The one with your TV."
I then knew what the loud bang was. He was climbing in the armoire with the TV. I was afraid to go in my bedroom. He was apparently okay because he was talking a mile a minute. When I saw my big TV and VCR on the ground I thought, this is probably his biggest "Oops" ever.
"Mom, is Dad going to Banish me?"
"If you are lucky"
"Mom, I don't want to be banished, if they send me to Mexico I will only eat one meal a day and I will be so hungry."
"I am pretty sure you aren't going to get the X Box you have been asking for. I think you will be paying for a new TV!"
Oh...and that is not all.....
I did banish him outside to play with his brother. It was 5:30 pm and after the TV issue, I pulled myself together to start making a salad. Everything was going great until Brett came in from outside.
"Mom, Josh is covered in sand"
"How did he cover himself with sand?"
"I poured a bucket of sand over his head."
"Stay outside, don't come in!"
Josh was in the sandbox crying and Brett was pretty well covered with sand himself. I told him he needed to take off his clothes so I could hose him down. I thought of tossing them in the pool, but I didn't have time to get in the pool with Josh...so they both got undressed and "got the hose." Brett was enjoying the hose a little too much, so I told him, he was in trouble and to stop enjoying it! (I have no options here...) Then it was Josh's turn. I took off his clothes and of course he had a messy diaper. He did not like the hose and was clinging to me. So basically, we both got a quick hose down. I then put Josh in the bath for a more thorough clean up. Luckily, company was 10 minutes late and I was able to get put back together (physically, not mentally) When they finally arrived, they asked Brett,"What have you been up to today?" Brett's reply, " Nothing."
"Mom, you wouldn't believe it..."
"Uh...what happened"
"I was climbing in your bedroom"
"Uh...what happened"
"I was trying to get something I needed on top of your cabinet"
"Uh...what cabinet"
"The one with your TV."
I then knew what the loud bang was. He was climbing in the armoire with the TV. I was afraid to go in my bedroom. He was apparently okay because he was talking a mile a minute. When I saw my big TV and VCR on the ground I thought, this is probably his biggest "Oops" ever.
"Mom, is Dad going to Banish me?"
"If you are lucky"
"Mom, I don't want to be banished, if they send me to Mexico I will only eat one meal a day and I will be so hungry."
"I am pretty sure you aren't going to get the X Box you have been asking for. I think you will be paying for a new TV!"
Oh...and that is not all.....
I did banish him outside to play with his brother. It was 5:30 pm and after the TV issue, I pulled myself together to start making a salad. Everything was going great until Brett came in from outside.
"Mom, Josh is covered in sand"
"How did he cover himself with sand?"
"I poured a bucket of sand over his head."
"Stay outside, don't come in!"
Josh was in the sandbox crying and Brett was pretty well covered with sand himself. I told him he needed to take off his clothes so I could hose him down. I thought of tossing them in the pool, but I didn't have time to get in the pool with Josh...so they both got undressed and "got the hose." Brett was enjoying the hose a little too much, so I told him, he was in trouble and to stop enjoying it! (I have no options here...) Then it was Josh's turn. I took off his clothes and of course he had a messy diaper. He did not like the hose and was clinging to me. So basically, we both got a quick hose down. I then put Josh in the bath for a more thorough clean up. Luckily, company was 10 minutes late and I was able to get put back together (physically, not mentally) When they finally arrived, they asked Brett,"What have you been up to today?" Brett's reply, " Nothing."
Summer Vacation
It has been a long hot summer here in AZ, but we have been fortunate enough to enjoy a lot of vacation time. We just got back from Pinteop and enjoyed 80 degree weather with rain showers everyday! We also visited Great Grandma and Grandpa Ballard in Snowflake. We took the boys to the Pioneer parade and they came home with a grocery bag full of candy! Brett said it was the best parade he has every been to in his entire life, I think he is right! I haven't been to a parade where they threw Reese's peanut butter cups and full size bags of M & M's. I agree that is a way to have a proper parade. At the end, the firetruck brought up the rear by hosing down all the bystanders. I thought I was safe sitting next to GG Ballard in her wheelchair, but she was lucky enough to be carrying an umbrella and we all got soaked! We are definitely going back and bringing more grocery sacks....
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