Wherever we go, there we are...

Kid History 3

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Source: youtube.com via Chanelle on Pinterest

Best Way to Meet the Lord

2012-02-10T12:09:00.000-08:00

From one of my favorite movies...

2012-01-30T15:13:00.001-08:00

I KNEW it!!

2012-01-27T15:36:00.000-08:00

Stuck on an Escalator

2012-01-24T08:46:00.001-08:00

Just a little reminder...

2011-12-10T17:42:00.000-08:00

Attend the temple this month!

Define Necessity

2011-12-10T17:41:00.000-08:00

Makes you re-evaluate Christmas, doesn't it?

Farley Family Reunion

2011-12-09T06:15:00.000-08:00

One of my very favorite plays!!

So True!

2011-11-04T11:02:00.001-07:00

Chelsea's great Halloween makeup

2011-11-01T12:27:00.001-07:00

My Student Secretary - Jake Hunsaker!

2011-10-04T06:51:00.001-07:00

Revelation of the Pyramids

2011-10-02T06:55:00.001-07:00

Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford

2011-07-22T08:56:00.000-07:00

How Come?

2011-07-15T12:51:00.000-07:00

Why don't people update their blogs? Was it just a fad at the beginning and now it's too much work to post something once in awhile? I don't have room to talk, but then I've never been very consistent with my journal writing, either.

I miss being able to keep up with my family and friends through their blogs :-(

Happy Birthday to ME!

2011-05-26T08:05:00.000-07:00

Here's the fabulous birthday cake Chelsea made for me. It was not only beautiful, but delicious, too, with ganache and butter cream with walnut fillings. Kat and Chelsea made Cafe Rio salads for dinner - Yum! We had such a good time.

2011 YETI

2011-03-28T08:37:00.000-07:00

Another fabulous event in the City of Woodland Hills which was directed by Dennis.

A real "journal-enhancing" experience!

2011-03-19T18:57:00.000-07:00

Tom Hanks - Pageant Dad

2011-03-01T07:12:00.000-08:00

The Beauty of Mathematics

2011-01-09T06:32:00.001-08:00

Knees

2011-01-07T14:52:00.000-08:00

I had my knee scoped to repair a torn meniscus on Monday, December 27th. I hoped it would be completely repaired and that everything would be back to normal. Or better. Bad news: I need a total knee replacement sometime soon. My knee hurts all the time and today Dr. Nelson gave me a cortizone shot, which has helped tremendously. I have another appointment in two weeks to see how it's doing. He didn't seem too positive when I asked if either exercise (biking, eliptical) would strengthen my knee or if glucosomine would help. Looks like I have a course correction coming up. No more walking/running. I'll sure miss participating in the 5-ks.

A Digital Nativity

2010-12-30T09:19:00.000-08:00

A Digital Nativity

Cookin' Cousins

2010-12-18T06:48:00.001-08:00

The Silent Monks - Hallelujah Chorus

2010-12-12T18:56:00.000-08:00

Hunger Games Preview - Warning Graphic!

2010-11-29T15:17:00.001-08:00

The Story of Jonah - like you've never heard it before!

2010-11-23T07:28:00.001-08:00

The story of Jonah from Corinth Baptist Church on Vimeo.

Yep...I'm a Mormon!

2010-07-30T11:48:00.001-07:00

Justin

2010-07-22T13:19:00.001-07:00

We lost our dear son, Justin, on Tuesday July 6, 2010. He was suffering from depression, and though he fought it so hard, it was not enough. His funeral was held on Wednesday, July 14th at the Maple Canyon Ward chapel in Woodland Hills. We miss him more than he ever dreamed.

Happy Independence Day!

2010-07-01T10:10:00.000-07:00

I love the 4th of July. When I was growing up in Sunnyvale, California, my dad would help us up onto the roof top and we'd spread out a blanket where we could sit and watch the fireworks around the valley as well as the Blue Angels flight show from Moffitt Field Naval Station. It brings back memories of barbeques in the back yard with hamburgers, chips, and lemonade. I love to go to the giant Freedom Festival parade in Provo. This year Den and I will run in the Freedom Run 5-K, then go to the parade, and end up boating at Utah Lake with a picnic with the family. Have a great day - and may the Fourth be with you!

Kanab 2010

2010-06-01T14:32:00.000-07:00

We had such a fantastic time in Kanab over Memorial Day weekend. Den & I met Shawn, Jenny & kids and Chelsea and baby Ty at the Brown's condo which we rented for 4 nights. We spent a couple of days hiking in Zion's Canyon, then after all the kids left Sunday morning, we spent a day in Grand Canyon and a day in Bryce Canyon. Such a memorable trip!

Baby Ty

2010-05-07T12:23:00.001-07:00

We are so excited to tend Baby Ty this weekend while Chelsea & Skyler are in Hawaii. We don't have anything planned, except to play with him every day. Oh, except maybe Monday morning - I've been called to Jury Duty and unless the case is dismissed, I will be in court.

General Petraeus Speaks at BYU

2010-03-30T14:02:00.000-07:00

General Petraeus' Top 10 reasons BYU grads make good soldiers:

10 — They have already been on many a mission.

9 — Army chow is no problem for folks accustomed to eating green Jell-o and shredded carrots.

8 — It's not a problem if they don't know what rank someone is, they just refer to them as Brother or Sister so-and-so.

7 — They never go AWOL. They just call it being less active.

6 — They will seize any objective swiftly if you tell them refreshments will be served.

5 — They know how to make things happen. In fact if you ever need a base built quickly in a barren wasteland, stride out to where you want them to start, plant your walking stick down and say in a loud voice, "This is the place."

4 — They have innovative ideas for handling insurgents — like assigning them home teachers.

3 — They always have a years' supply of provisions on hand.

2 — They are the world's most reliable designated drivers.

1 — They understand how far Iraq has come over the last seven years, and they think that Iraq's old spot in the "Axis of Evil" can now be filled by the University of Utah.

Canyonlands Half Marathon 2010

2010-03-20T16:54:00.000-07:00

Dennis and I competed in the Canyonlands Half Marathon 2010 in Moab - he ran the half marathon and I competed in the 5-mile run with Chelsea as my coach/trainer. What a great time we had, even though we about froze to death up the canyon waiting for the race to begin.

Yeti Marathon scheduled in Woodland Hills

2010-03-18T14:47:00.001-07:00

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Going to the Temple

2010-02-06T16:03:00.000-08:00

This evening we're going to the Mt. Timpanogos Temple with the Terrys to do endowments for the family. So glad it's not snowing so Den can go. Seems like we always have to plan our activities around the weather.

My Two Favorite Groups and My Favorite Hymn

2010-01-26T07:32:00.000-08:00

It's SAD when Christmas is over...

2009-12-28T09:17:00.000-08:00

I love the days between Christmas and New Years Eve - mostly because all of my family is around me and we can really relax and enjoy one another. Christmas was wonderful again this year. My sweet husband never ceases to amaze me with the thoughtful gifts he gives me. And my children are so generous and thoughtful, too. How lucky and blessed I am to have such a great family.

We're looking forward to a better and happier 2010. This past year has been very hard for us in several ways and now we're looking for the silver lining in the dark clouds. So grateful for the gospel and the Savior's atoning sacrifice in our lives.

Merry Christmas Everyone!

2009-12-18T08:26:00.001-08:00

Not done with our shopping yet, not done with all the gingerbread boys yet, not done with all the decorating yet, but loving every minute of it! Can't wait for Jenny, Shawn and the kids to come.

2009-12-09T18:05:00.001-08:00

This is the most amazing Christmas light display I've ever seen - and it's right here in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

Balloon Regatta!

2009-11-08T18:12:00.000-08:00

We had such a great time at the Balloon Regatta in Page this weekend. We watched the balloons launch and fly each morning and on Saturday night they were all lined up on Lake Powell Blvd. Thanks, Wilsons, for a really fun weekend!

The Princess is Sleeping

2009-10-30T14:43:00.001-07:00

2009-10-27T06:58:00.000-07:00

A big snow storm is coming in today, so I got to work early before it hit and parked in the underground parking. Good thinking, huh?!

Today Greg Mortensen is coming to BYU for our Forum. He wrote "Three Cups of Tea" - should be a very good turnout in the Marriott Center.

The Story of My Life

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2006-11-17

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Saturday Afternoon Trail Ride

2009-10-03T15:41:00.001-07:00

We had such a good time on our trail ride with the Deweys this afternoon. The weather was cool and perfect for horse back riding. We rode for about 2 hours up South Fork in Provo Canyon - the leaves were gorgeous. We saw an elk on the mountain and I got to pet a tame deer. What a great afternoon - thanks, Steve & Emily!

Fall is Here!

2009-09-29T08:41:00.001-07:00

There's supposed to be a big change in the weather. 85 degrees today, strong winds this afternoon, and a temperature drop to the 40's tomorrow. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather, but I'M NOT READY FOR SNOW YET.

Elder Enzio Busche

2009-09-25T14:29:00.001-07:00

Pat & Kat's Wedding

2009-09-13T17:38:00.000-07:00

We are so thrilled that Pat married Kat Mays on Saturday September 5th. Our yard looked great and the reception was so much fun! We had a cotton candy machine and a photo booth, and, except for hurricane-force winds and downpour for the first 15 minutes of the reception, everything went exceptionally well. Chelsea and Jenny made the chocolate wedding cake.

We are so happy to have Kat and Tayla in our family now - they are darling and wonderful and they fit right in!

Scofield Cabin

2009-09-13T16:28:00.001-07:00

Just got home from a fun weekend at Chelsea & Skyler's cabin at Scofield Reservoir.
Saturday was bright and sunny, but a little breezy. We took the boat out and Den did some fancy skiing.

No one else was brave enough to face the water which was 19 degrees colder than our August trip to Lake Powell. Two month old Baby Ty was happy as long as the engine was running and he was all bundled up in his hoodie and blankets.

Wesley really liked being on the boat, but we couldn't coax
him into the water. I don't blame him!

Early this morning everyone except Jessie, Kadence and I went fishing - they just about froze to death, but Skyler caught a fish. So the outing was a great success!!

Later we took a hike along the Lower Fish Creek and saw some beautiful scenery - Wes and Kadence saw a deer and a fox running across the trail. Thanks, Chelsea & Skyler, for a wonderful weekend!

I Love VT

2009-09-01T14:51:00.000-07:00

I visit the most wonderful sisters: Anna Poulsen and Dolly Scharf. My fabulous partner is Rachel Beckstrand, who is darling. My own Visiting Teachers NEVER MISS A VISIT and I love them to death: Bunnie German and Susan Self. They give me the lesson and then we spend the rest of the time talking about guns and preparedness!!

As in the Days of Noah

2009-08-19T09:01:00.001-07:00

Fabulous Lake Powell vacation

2009-08-17T12:15:00.000-07:00

Just got home from another wonderful week at Lake Powell. Wesley tore up the water on his kneeboard.

Just about everyone climbed through the "crack".

Three week old Baby Ty loved being on our new 22' open bow Cobalt as long as the motor was

running and the wind blew on him. He did pretty well for his first time at Lake Powell on the Leisure Princess.

Dennis, Jake and Megan climbed up and down the Moki Steps.

Our party consisted of
Dennis & Joyce
Chelsea & Ty
Justin, Jessie, Wesley, Kadence
Uncle Christopher, Nick, Jake and Megan

Looking forward to another week next year. Great weather, great food, great skiing/boarding, great company. Anyone wanna come?!!

Need a good laugh today?

2009-07-30T08:39:00.001-07:00

We Have a Baby!!

2009-07-21T08:08:00.000-07:00

Ty Danford Evans was born this morning at 5:27 am, after a 13 hour labor. Poor Chels! He weighs 7 lbs 1 oz and is 19.5 inches long. He is, of course, beautiful! I got to hold him this morning when he was only 2 hours old.

Grateful for Pioneer Ancestry

2009-07-14T07:47:00.000-07:00

President David O. McKay told of the experience of some of those early saints in the Martin handcart company. Many of these early converts had emigrated from Europe and were too poor to buy oxen or horses and a wagon. They were forced by their poverty to pull handcarts containing all of their belongings across the plains by their own brute strength. President McKay related an occurrence which took place some years after the heroic exodus:

“A teacher, conducting a class, said it was unwise ever to attempt, even to permit them [the Martin handcart company] to come across the plains under such conditions.”

Then President McKay quoted an observer who was present in that class: “Some sharp criticism of the Church and its leaders was being indulged in for permitting any company of converts to venture across the plains with no more supplies or protection than a handcart caravan afforded.

An old man in the corner … sat silent and listened as long as he could stand it, then he arose and said things that no person who heard him will ever forget. His face was white with emotion, yet he spoke calmly, deliberately, but with great earnestness and sincerity.

“In substance he said, ‘I ask you to stop this criticism. You are discussing a matter you know nothing about. Cold historic facts mean nothing here, for they give no proper interpretation of the questions involved. Mistake to send the Handcart Company out so late in the season? Yes. But I was in that company and my wife was in it and Sister Nellie Unthank whom you have cited was there, too. We suffered beyond anything you can imagine and many died of exposure and starvation, but did you ever hear a survivor of that company utter a word of criticism? …

“ ‘I have pulled my handcart when I was so weak and weary from illness and lack of food that I could hardly put one foot ahead of the other. I have looked ahead and seen a patch of sand or a hill slope and I have said, I can go only that far and there I must give up, for I cannot pull the load through it.’ ”

He continues: “ ‘I have gone on to that sand and when I reached it, the cart began pushing me. I have looked back many times to see who was pushing my cart, but my eyes saw no one. I knew then that the angels of God were there.“ ‘Was I sorry that I chose to come by handcart? No. Neither then nor any minute of my life since. The price we paid to become acquainted with God was a privilege to pay, and I am thankful that I was privileged to come in the Martin Handcart Company.’ ”

Makes you proud to be an American

2009-07-09T15:26:00.000-07:00

2009-07-04T10:11:00.000-07:00

Hoorah for Den - he did it again - winning first place in his age group in Provo's Freedom Festival's 5K. He runs less than a 7 minute mile.

And the winners are...

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Wesley: 2nd place in his age group
Dennis: 1st place in his age group
Joyce: 1st place in her age group (can you BELIEVE it???)

We ran the CUCIL this morning in Provo along with Justin, Jessie, and Lori. Kadence rode in the stroller when she wasn't running - the wrong way sometimes. We all won prizes, too:

Dennis: lube job
Joyce: dinner for two at Applebee's
Lori: lube job
Justin: family pass to Boondock's
Jessie: Marie Calendar's pie
Wesley: Hogle Zoo pass for two adults and four kids
Kadence: family pass to Jumping Jacks

We made out like bandits!

Oh yes, a hot tub in my room...

2009-06-15T17:09:00.000-07:00

I'm staying at the Landmark Inn in Park City, right up the street from the outlet mall. I do have to spend some of the time working, and the rest of the time I can play.

Den came up with me yesterday and had to leave early this morning for work. I'm waiting for him to come back up today and we'll go to dinner.

We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet

2009-05-31T14:38:00.000-07:00

Den's Antelope-athlon

2009-05-16T09:24:00.000-07:00

As some of you probably already know, my husband, Dennis, foolishly joined an animal rescue group last year and has been assigned to protect the African Antelope. This type of work is rather tiring for a man of his age, but it is most rewarding. But even so, one rescue a day is all he can handle right now. Well, last week was his first real action, and fortunately his efforts were captured on the attached video. I hope you enjoy it.

The American Revolutionary War - We Must Remember Them

2009-05-04T11:29:00.001-07:00

We have ancestors, both Dennis and I, who fought in the American Revolutionary War for the freedoms we enjoy today.

New Prophet and Apostles Song

2009-04-23T11:52:00.000-07:00

First Car Made in Detroit after the Bailout

2009-04-12T12:40:00.001-07:00

Kirkmount

2009-04-09T07:09:00.000-07:00

Join the group "Fans of Kirkmount" on Facebook!

Instructional Leadership in the 21st Century Conference

2009-04-02T14:26:00.001-07:00

It's the end of the first full day of the CITES Instructional Leadership in the 21st Century Conference in the Salt Palace Convention Center. We heard Erik Weihenmayer last night as the keynote speaker. He's a blind climber that has summited the highest peak in each of the seven continents. He was funny and really inspirational. Den came to hear him and we saw Mike and Leslie Dicou there, too.

I'm tired today - preparing these national conferences is a lot of work, but very exciting to see them happen according to plan.

Lake Powell

2009-03-21T10:48:00.000-07:00

Today we're off to Lone Rock Beach for a picnic. We spent yesterday boating with Shawn and Jenny and the kids. Wes came with us and we're all having a great time. In fact, we're staying one day longer than we had planned, so we have to get substitutes for Den's lesson and my music leading in Relief Society tomorrow.

Kirkmount - My Favorite Celtic Group!

2009-03-17T13:22:00.001-07:00

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Lake Powell Here We Come!

2009-03-16T07:16:00.000-07:00

We're excited to go see Jenny, Shawn and the Grandkids this week in Page, Arizona. We haven't seen them since Christmas time and I'm sure they've all grown a FOOT! We have a little surprise we're bringing them...

It's Already March!

2009-03-07T16:57:00.001-08:00

Tonight's the night to turn the clocks FORWARD one hour before we go to bed - I love, love, love having more daylight in the evenings.

Den is remodeling our storage room and adding more shelves. It will be so nice to be able to organize all the stuff down there so that I know what I've got and can see what I need. Better beef up the storage - our stocks really took a nose-dive last week.

25 Random Things About Me

2009-02-13T08:44:00.001-08:00

1. I love baked potatoes.
2. Dennis is my best friend.
3. I was an Athlete Driver during the 2002 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics.
4. I don't like cilantro.
5. I don't like people who are two-faced.
6. I love to organize things.
7. My favorite hobby is doing anything crafty.
8. I have a hard time driving in the snow.
9. I get ready for Christmas all year long.
10. I have a hard time with people who use apostrophe's where they're not supposed to in sentence's. Or people that use too many exclamation points!!!!!!! For every sentence!!!!!! They write!!!!!
11. I am a Mormon.
12. I like anything better than Primary - or the nursery.
13. I love to travel - anywhere - especially on cruises.
14. I enjoy cooking.
15. I love teaching, but sometimes I wish I'd gone into business instead of education.
16. I don't like people who don't know the purpose of a turn signal.
17. I wish all of my family lived closer to me.
18. I have two handsome, strong sons and two gorgeous, creative daughters. And two fabulous sons-in-law, a beautiful, talented daughter-in-law, and a fun, darling daughter-in-law to be! And don't even let me get started on my fantastic grandchildren...
19. I like to plan things out and need lots of preparation time.
20. I love spending time with family - they are the most important people in the world to me.
21. I love shopping great sales - it's like a game to see how much I can save.
22. I miss Mom, Dad, Carol, and Danny. I just know they're up there having a fabulous time without me and Moo...
23. I love being with my grandchildren.
24. I wish I were more athletic.
25. I have a fear of snakes, speaking in General Conference, and going to prison.

Don't Buy Anything!!

2009-02-13T07:38:00.001-08:00

Boat Show

2009-02-06T20:23:00.000-08:00

We went to the Boat Show tonight - our annual trip. Wesley went with us - he picked out his favorite engine ($50,000) and his favorite chopper. That kid has expensive tastes!!

FedEx

2009-02-04T13:17:00.000-08:00

That was GREAT!

2009-02-03T14:26:00.001-08:00

2009-02-03T10:55:00.000-08:00

Last night 4-year-old Kadence and I were eating dinner. I asked her what she had learned in Primary on Sunday. "We learned all about Joseth Sniff," she answered.

2009-01-31T09:37:00.000-08:00

Den, Kat, Tayla and I went to the Draper Temple Open House yesterday. It was a gorgeous day - sunny and warm with the snow glistening on the ground. We drove to a chapel near the temple where we watched a video on the importance of temples to members of the Church. Then we boarded a bus which took us up the hill to the temple. It's smaller than other temples, which is the way the Church is building them now so that they can build more temples and accommodate more people. There is no cafeteria or clothing rental there.

The tour was a silent one with a brochure and signs to follow. I was so impressed with the beautiful chandeliers - I've never seen ones that picked up all the colors like those. Of course the spirit was so strong there. I need to attend the temple more often - good goal for this year.

Afterwards we met Pat at The Outback for an early dinner. Gotta remember not to order the Chicken Fetuccini again - dry and tasteless!

I Got My CCP!

2009-01-31T09:32:00.000-08:00

Becky Poulter and I went to Rangemasters in Springville Thursday evening and completed the Concealed Carry Permit class. Mike S., the instructor, spoke really fast, was really funny, and taught us more than we really wanted to know! When Mike was drawing pictures on the chalkboard showing us where to aim on a person, or where to cut with a knife, I couldn't believe we were learning this stuff - it was against everything I'd ever been taught or brought up with.

We got fingerprinted and photographed and I sent all the paperwork into the Criminal Bureau of Investigation the next morning. After a background check by the FBI, I'll receive my card in about two months. This is my second background check - the first one was when I was a volunteer for the Salt Lake 2002 Winter Olympics - so maybe this one will go a little faster.

Schow Family Portrait

2009-01-26T07:20:00.000-08:00

Family photos from Dave & Von's photo booth.

Dave & Von's Wedding

2009-01-25T17:38:00.000-08:00

Jessie & I flew to California this weekend for Dave & Von's wedding - it was so beautiful! We attended the rehearsal on Friday and then the wedding and reception/dinner. It was so good to see Robert and Patricia there, as well as Katie and Rob (their new baby, Giovanni, is absolutely darling!).

Dave & Von had a white candle imprinted with the names of the family members who have passed away - a special touch.

They rented a "photo booth" where we could have our pictures taken - so we all scrunched in for a Schow Family portrait. There was lots of dancing (see Robert's moves above) with great 80's music and an over-the-top DJ.

I was feeling a little bit sorry for Jessie at the wedding because she didn't know very many people - until I realized I didn't know any more than she did!

We stayed at Mary's house and between wedding-doings we went to the Winchester Mystery House, spent a couple of hours (not really, but we COULD have) at DSW shoe shopping, went to Valley Fair Mall, and made a last-minute run to Le Boulanger for wonderful sourdough bread and Dutch Crunch rolls to take home in our carry-ons and a couple of sandwiches for us to eat on the plane.

Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful

2009-01-22T06:33:00.001-08:00

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We celebrated Kat's birthday at Tepanyaki's with a great show as well as good food. Wesley even enjoyed his eel - eek! - he said it tasted like chicken. We're so glad we could get together to celebrate Kat's special day. Happy Birthday, Kat! (and birthday or not - DON'T go with PACO!!!)

Target Practice

2009-01-17T14:09:00.000-08:00

Den and I had our first "target practice" date Friday night at Rangemasters in Springville. I shot 75 rounds on my new .38 special - my Christmas gift from Den. We spent most of the evening trying to adjust the laser sighting - it needs a little more work but we'll save that for our next date. I need to go buy some more ammo - 105s this time - the 130s have too much of a kick for me right now.

2008 in Review

2009-01-01T16:57:00.000-08:00

In the Doghouse

2008-12-09T11:00:00.001-08:00

This is a very funny video - you might want to
share this with you husband!

http://bewareofthedoghouse.com/video.aspx

PIE NIGHT 2008!

2008-11-27T07:39:00.000-08:00

A smaller crowd than usual, but a great location and a fun group nontheless! We held Pie Night at Skyler and Chelsea's clubhouse, complete with pool and video room and indoor swimming pool and hot tub. Good eats, too!

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Here's something I never thought I'd see in my life time!

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And CHELSEA likes my music! She says it's perfectly ME! Yeah, Chelsea!

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And Savannah says she LIKES my music - Hooray for Buzzy!!!

2008-11-10T07:14:00.001-08:00

Wesley says the music on my blog is weird. I like it. It makes me happy. I still like Wesley - he's a TERRYffic KID!!! I think we'll keep him.

Synchronized Swimming

2008-11-04T18:08:00.001-08:00

2008-10-28T12:11:00.001-07:00

ɹoɹɹǝʇ ǝɔʎoɾ puɐ sıuuǝp ɯoɹɟ uǝǝʍoןןɐɥ ʎddɐɥ

2008-10-20T14:56:00.000-07:00

As some of you know, as part of my calling, I make the programs for my ward sacrament meeting each week.

This week I made a colossal blunder. When I needed a filler image to take up space I quickly typed 'Jesus Picture' in Google and just grabbed the first one that looked good.

I printed them all out and handed them out at church today just like normal.

What I DID NOT NOTICE until halfway through church is that Jesus is holding a WINCHESTER RIFLE!!!!!!!

oops!
Aaron Case
Location: Leesburg, Virginia

Here is the program:

Looking forward to Halloween!

2008-10-19T06:57:00.000-07:00

HE'S #1!!!

2008-10-06T16:53:00.000-07:00

Dennis took FIRST PLACE in his age group at the "Splash-n-Dash" Triathlon in American Fork on Saturday, October 4, 2008. He was 22nd over all! He beat out a nephew HALF HIS AGE!! That's MY MAN!!!

NO PARENT LEFT BEHIND

2008-09-23T15:27:00.000-07:00

You cannot read these and not laugh out loud. These are real notes written by parents in an ALABAMA school district. Spellings have been left intact.

1. My son is under a doctor's care and should not take PE today. Please execute him.

2. Please exkuce lisa for being absent she was sick and i had her shot.

3. Dear school: please ecsc's john being absent on jan. 28, 29, 30, 31, 32 and also 33.

4. Please excuse gloria from jim today. She is administrating.

5. Please excuse roland from p.e. for a few days. Yesterday he fell out of a tree and misplaced his hip.

6. John has been absent because he had two teeth taken out of his face.

7. Carlos was absent yesterday because he was playing football. He was hurt in the growing part.

8. Megan could not come to school today because she has been bothered by very close veins.

9. Chris will not be in school cus he has an acre in his side.

10. Please excuse ray friday from school. He has very loose vowels.

11. Please excuse Lesli from being absent yesterday. She had diahre dyrea direathe the sh*ts.

12. Please excuse tommy for being absent yesterday. He had diarrhea, and his boots leak.

13. Irving was absent yesterday because he missed his bust.

14. Please excuse jimmy for being. It was his father's fault.

15. I kept Billie home because she had to go Christmas shopping because i don't know what size she wear.

16. Please excuse jennifer for missing school yesterday. We forgot to get the sunday paper off the porch, and when we found it monday. We thought it was sunday.

17. Sally won't be in school a week from friday. We have to attend her funeral.

18. My daughter was absent yesterday because she was tired. She spent a weekend with the marines.

19. Please excuse Jason for being absent yesterday. He had a cold and could not breed well.

20. Please excuse mary for being absent yesterday. She was in bed with gramps.

21. Gloria was absent yesterday as she was having a gangover.

22. Please excuse brenda. She has been sick and under the doctor.

23. Maryann was absent december 11-16, because she had a fever, sorethroat, headache and upset stomach. Her sister was also sick, fever an sore throat, her brother had a low grade fever and ached all over. I wasn't the best either, sore throat and fever. There must be something going around, her father even got hot last night.

Now we know why parents are screaming for better education for our kids.

2008-09-23T15:20:00.000-07:00

In April, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday. Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older. And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts. They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first. The audience laughed so hard they cried. She is such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!

Maya Angelou said this:

"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."

"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."

"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."

"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life'."

"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."

"I've learned that you shouldn't g o through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."

"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."

"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."

"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back..."

"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."

Please send this to five phenomenal people today.
If you do, something good will happen: You will boost another person’s self-esteem.
If you don't...the elastic will break and your underpants will fall down around your ankles!

Weightlifting

2008-09-21T19:47:00.001-07:00

For those of you who don't want to spend the money for those fancy exercise machines, here is a little secret for building arm and shoulder muscles. Three days a week is best. Begin by standing with a five pound potato sack in each hand. Extend your arms straight out to your sides and hold them there as long as you can. After a few weeks, move up to ten pound potato sacks and then fifty pound potato sacks, and finally get to where you can lift a one hundred pound potato sack in each hand and hold your arms straight for more than a full minute. Next, start putting one potato in each sack.

2008-09-21T19:25:00.000-07:00

EXERCISING WITH TANYA

For Christmas this year my wife purchased me a week of private lessons at the local health club. Though still in great shape from when I was on the varsity chess team in high school, I decided it was a good idea to go ahead and try it. I called and made reservations with someone named Tanya, who said she is a 26 year_old aerobics instructor and athletic clothing model. My wife seemed very pleased with how enthusiastic I was to get started.

Day 1. They suggest I keep this "exercise diary" to chart my progress this week. Started the morning at 6:00AM. Tough to get up, but worth it when I arrived at the health club and Tanya was waiting for me. She's something of a goddess, with blond hair and a dazzling white smile. She showed me the machines and took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. She seemed a little alarmed that it was so high, but I think just standing next to her in that outfit of hers added about ten points. Enjoyed watching the aerobics class. Tanya was very encouraging as I did my sit ups, though my gut was already aching a little from holding it in the whole time I was talking to her. This is going to be GREAT.

Day 2. Took a whole pot of coffee to get me out the door, but I made it. Tanya had me lie on my back and push this heavy iron bar up into the air. Then she put weights on it, for heaven's sake! Legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made it the full mile. Her smile made it all worth it. Muscles feel GREAT.

Day3. The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter and moving my mouth back and forth over it. I am certain that I have developed a hernia in both pectorals. Driving was okay as long as I didn't try to steer. I parked on top of a Volkswagen. Tanya was a little impatient with me and said my screaming was bothering the other club members. The treadmill hurt my chest so I did the stair monster. Why would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete by the invention of elevators? Tanya told me regular exercise would make me live longer. I can't imagine anything worse.

Day 4. Tanya was waiting for me with her vampire teeth in full snarl. I can't help it if I was half an hour late; it took me that long just to tie my shoes. She wanted me to lift dumbbells. Not a chance, Tanya. The word "dumb" must be in there for a reason. I hid in the men's room until she sent "Lars" looking for me. As punishment she made me try the rowing machine. It sank.

Day 5. I hate Tanya more than any human being has ever hated any other human being in the history of the world. If there was any part of my body not in extreme pain I would hit her with it. She thought it would be a good idea to work on my triceps. Well I have news for you Tanya - I don't have triceps. And if you don't want dents in the floor don't hand me any bar bells. I refuse to accept responsibility for the damage; YOU went to sadist school, YOU are to blame. The tread mill flung me back into a science teacher, which hurt like crazy. Why couldn't it have been someone softer, like a music teacher, or social studies?

Day 6. Got Tanya's message on my answering machine, wondering where I am. I lacked the strength to use the T.V. remote so I watched eleven straight hours of the weather channel.

Day 7. Well, that's the week. Thank heavens that's over. Maybe next time my wife will give me something a little more fun, like free teeth drilling at the dentist's.

2008-09-18T09:05:00.004-07:00

Top Ten Ways General Authorities Eat Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

2008-09-18T09:05:00.002-07:00

10. Paul H. Dunn: " I remember back in WWII that I ate a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. Back then, they were big enough to live on for a week. Being the only soldier to have survived the battle in my brigade, I really didn't know if I could eat it or not, but I remember my fallen buddy's words as he died in my arms: "Paul, if you just take one bite at a time you can tackle anything." So I took that giant cup and, breaking it with the bat Babe Ruth gave me after I struck him out with two outs in the bottom of the ninth in the seventh game of the World Series, proceeded to wolf down the tiny morsels."

9. David B. Haight: "Imagine 70 years ago on a rough road between Idaho and Logan. There were on Circle K's, no 7-11's. You had to bring your Peanut Butter Cups with you. Ruby and I split one for the first time in 1937…"

8. Dallin H. Oaks: "The Reese's Peanut Butter Cup challenges us to consume. From the beginning there have been three steps in eating a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup. First, remove the wrapper. This is best done quickly, by turning the cup over, grasping the outer fold and pulling away from the bottom, Second…"

7. Joseph B. Wirthlin: "When I was young I would sprint to the corner store, buy a Reese's and run my hand through my hair before taking it down in one bite. These days I don't sprint, and I have no hair, but the peanut butter cup remains."

6. Richard G. Scott: "If you have not eaten a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup, I plead with you. Eat one now. Enjoy the chocolate, the peanut butter. Do not delay. If you have thought, "That's not for me", I plead with you to reconsider. Of all foods I treasure, this one was the first."

5. M. Russell Ballard: "The time has come when members of the church need to reach out to our friends and share a cup, a peanut butter cup. It is not enough to raise a chocolate bar, it must now have peanut butter."

4. Thomas S. Monson: "I remember I ate my first Reese's Peanut Butter Cup when I was a tender lad of eight. My mother came up to me, and with a loving twinkle in her eye, asked, 'Tommy, are you eating a Reese's?' And I would invariably smile up to her, 'Yes, Yes, I am.' 'But Tommy, did you know that Sister Jensen next door hasn't eaten a Reese's Cup in years?' My young mind thought upon the plight of my neighbor… Tears were shed. Hearts were gladdened. A cup was shared."

3. Boyd K. Packer: "In all my years, I have always eaten my Reese's Peanut Butter Cups the same way - the established way we have been instructed to eat them. There is a far greater evil in this world, though - those who believe they can eat their cups in a way unconventional to the time-honored manner. We must be true and faithful and eat our Reese's Peanut Butter Cups in the customary and recognized approach as it has been established."

2. Neal A. Maxwell: "I intentionally initiate the delicious design of deglutition of the Reese's Peanut Butter Cup by nibbling a negligible nit of the culinary creamy cavalcade. It is exclusively through small entities that the great things are fabricated."

AND THE #1 WAY… J. Golden Kimball: "Hell, Heber, I'll eat a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup any damned way I want!"