I missed last weeks post because we were sick on Sunday, we didn't get to go to our Stake Conference. We decided to have our own 'church lesson.' Taylan participated in the Oquirrh Mountain Temple celebration last summer and each member of the performance received a DVD copy of the performance, so we watched it! The kids had so much fun on stage, the music and dancing was amazing!
We have completed the insurance process on the water damage to the house! We now are having to repair the backside of the roof without insurance coverage! The previous owners have not used a Snow/Ice sheet and the damage is due to the lack of that coverage! CHECK YOUR ROOF! It is required by code in the state of Utah and most other states with cold weather! We started putting Taylan's room back together and should finish that room soon. The other room will be completed next and the roof will get done this spring....we are taking volunteer applications!
The kids have been off track for 3 weeks, they are returning to school on Tuesday. But we had a lot of fun making arts and crafts, games and activities. This week we made valentine cards, books, crowns and magic wands!
The FHE lesson for this week was, Faith in the gospel. Dad gave the lesson, we learned about doing good, better and best! Sometimes, when we have our prayers, scripture study or perform our callings we do good! But how can you do better and reach for your BEST! The kids helped with songs, scriptures and refreshments! We played BINGO together (I kept winning!!!)
David has been called to serve in the Stake Athletics program---Surprised? He is now gone from 530-1030 every Thursday, serving the men of our stake. Plus side? He has gotten A LOT of exercise being the referee for the basketball games.
Andi signed up for the school play and has been practicing with the choir for several months. They are doing a rendition of Sleeping Beauty titled '100 Year Snooze.' They will be performing on Thursday, Feb 18th at the elementary school @ 130 and 630. The cost is FREE, so come watch! I will be at both performances. Each performer is responsible for a costume, both last year and this year have been Renaissance era. I made Andi's costume last year and figured she could use it again. She didn't want to, but I convinced her I could alter it. Needless to say, I procrastinated, we went to DIs and found something instead!
David loves listening to sports radio talk shows and chased them down on Friday at a location and picked up 4 tix to the BYU vs AFA basketball game for Saturday. After I left work we drove to Provo, the game was over in the 1st 10 minutes, the cougs soared over the Air Force by 45 points. We went to a burger joint in Provo for dinner and had a great night!
Vday is here! David and I went to our ward Vday party on Friday night. We enjoyed a spaghetti and meatball dinner, played a game then had a Salsa Dance off! David and I were in it last year and I had SOOOO much fun! I wanted to do it again, David was not so willing, but he participated for me! We were to watch a couple perform the steps then do our best to copy them. The steps this year were more challenging then last, especially for the guys. We'll just say David did the splits! We came home with 1st place! Watch for the video on YouTube!
David got us a gift certificate to 'The Spa' in Sandy for a 1 hr couples stone massage! He asked me not to get anything because his gift was for us both, but I did anyway. He loves Michael Jackson and has wanted the 'This Is It' DVD (not much, not romantic) but he loved it! We got Janalise a Minnie doll, Bren and Andi Zhu Zhu pets and Taylan got a 'sports music' CD. We all got chocolate!
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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Sunday, January 31, 2010
We're Off TRACK!?!?
My girls and the boys I babysit for are off track this week! We haven't done a lot of out of the house things, but we tried to stay busy in doors. Tents were built, games were played, tickle wars were held!
We set down and talked about our FAMILY RESOLUTIONS for this new year. One of the things was adding more family time so Taylan introduced our family to game nights a couple of weeks ago and the fun continued on Sunday, we played Monopoly 2000! Another was to be more organized and clean, which is mostly going to be up to me, but I really think the kids are wanting to help. They are willing to clean up and set the table and clear the table and sweep the floor after every meal now!
We missed FHE this week, which I am sad about! We have been doing REALLY well, but we had a crazy day and it just didn't happen!
Cookie sales continue and the girls meet their goal of 250, which gets them to the cookie party. They get Girl Scout credits $10 for every 50 sold! Both girls wanted to do more, but getting out there with little ones was not as easy as I had hoped! Thanks to EVERY one who bought 1 or 26 boxes, my girls appreciate your support!
No NEW news on the house and water damage. We are waiting for the insurance company to return our calls. We need to get a roofer out here to evaluate the damage before we can continue.
I have started back to work at LHM Honda. I placed a bug in my friend and former co-worker's ear several months ago that I may be at a point where I wanted (and let's face it...needed$$$) to return to work. If something was to come about where a position opened up to think of me first. She talked to me 2 weeks ago and said they were looking to completely start a new with the receptionist positions. I told her 2-3 days a week would work out for me....so I am now working Tu nights and Sats. I LOVED my first day back! I felt so appreciated and the new management was very impressed with my work ethic...pat myself on the back!
We set down and talked about our FAMILY RESOLUTIONS for this new year. One of the things was adding more family time so Taylan introduced our family to game nights a couple of weeks ago and the fun continued on Sunday, we played Monopoly 2000! Another was to be more organized and clean, which is mostly going to be up to me, but I really think the kids are wanting to help. They are willing to clean up and set the table and clear the table and sweep the floor after every meal now!
We missed FHE this week, which I am sad about! We have been doing REALLY well, but we had a crazy day and it just didn't happen!
Cookie sales continue and the girls meet their goal of 250, which gets them to the cookie party. They get Girl Scout credits $10 for every 50 sold! Both girls wanted to do more, but getting out there with little ones was not as easy as I had hoped! Thanks to EVERY one who bought 1 or 26 boxes, my girls appreciate your support!
No NEW news on the house and water damage. We are waiting for the insurance company to return our calls. We need to get a roofer out here to evaluate the damage before we can continue.
I have started back to work at LHM Honda. I placed a bug in my friend and former co-worker's ear several months ago that I may be at a point where I wanted (and let's face it...needed$$$) to return to work. If something was to come about where a position opened up to think of me first. She talked to me 2 weeks ago and said they were looking to completely start a new with the receptionist positions. I told her 2-3 days a week would work out for me....so I am now working Tu nights and Sats. I LOVED my first day back! I felt so appreciated and the new management was very impressed with my work ethic...pat myself on the back!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Back on Track
I am getting back on track!!!!!!! I hope to do more blogging as part of my journaling, I love to talk about my family and their achievements (what mom doesn't!)
We have not been the greatest FHE family, however, we have been doing FHE every week for 3 months now! Taylan, Andi and Bren all have been doing well in preparing their own assignments and understanding what should and shouldn't be a lesson. This week Andi prepared a lesson on modesty, she listed several items on paper and then we had to determine if the item was modest or not. Taylan asked Andi what her lesson was on and RESEARCHED to find a scripture that talked about it, he did a great job! Brenaya had a great activity planned....musical chairs! Janalise would get sooo mad when the music was shut off because she loves dancing and running around.
I had the insurance company back out today to evaluate our situation with the water and they want to bring the roofers out for an inspection. They found last week water still dripping from the outside of the house and found icicles IN the attic. Roof problem?!?!? I hope we don't have to tear the back of the house or the roof off to get this taken care of!
Girl Scouts are out and about! Bren and Andi are both girl scouts and are selling cookies. I took them out on the first day of sales...we hit a lot of the car dealerships where I have connections, but have yet to hit my neighborhood! I know we have a lot of girls around here selling and I hate 'bothering' neighbors if I feel like someone has already been around.....but I am planning on going around tomorrow, so watch out!
Had a fabulous time at my mother-in-laws make-up party on Saturday, it's nice to have a few hours with just the LADIES!!!! I do not like paying the cost of the products....$13 for lipstick are you kidding me, $28 for foundation...YIKES! But I did buy some youth facial cleanser for $10. That I can do! I feel like I go to these make up parties ALL the time and I know their products, policies and proceedures...I could become a rep, but like I said I can't justify the cost and would feel awkward asking others to do it.
We have not been the greatest FHE family, however, we have been doing FHE every week for 3 months now! Taylan, Andi and Bren all have been doing well in preparing their own assignments and understanding what should and shouldn't be a lesson. This week Andi prepared a lesson on modesty, she listed several items on paper and then we had to determine if the item was modest or not. Taylan asked Andi what her lesson was on and RESEARCHED to find a scripture that talked about it, he did a great job! Brenaya had a great activity planned....musical chairs! Janalise would get sooo mad when the music was shut off because she loves dancing and running around.
I had the insurance company back out today to evaluate our situation with the water and they want to bring the roofers out for an inspection. They found last week water still dripping from the outside of the house and found icicles IN the attic. Roof problem?!?!? I hope we don't have to tear the back of the house or the roof off to get this taken care of!
Girl Scouts are out and about! Bren and Andi are both girl scouts and are selling cookies. I took them out on the first day of sales...we hit a lot of the car dealerships where I have connections, but have yet to hit my neighborhood! I know we have a lot of girls around here selling and I hate 'bothering' neighbors if I feel like someone has already been around.....but I am planning on going around tomorrow, so watch out!
Had a fabulous time at my mother-in-laws make-up party on Saturday, it's nice to have a few hours with just the LADIES!!!! I do not like paying the cost of the products....$13 for lipstick are you kidding me, $28 for foundation...YIKES! But I did buy some youth facial cleanser for $10. That I can do! I feel like I go to these make up parties ALL the time and I know their products, policies and proceedures...I could become a rep, but like I said I can't justify the cost and would feel awkward asking others to do it.
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