Best Buds

This is Elder Gwynn and I in action. We are too much alike. Eek everyone better stear clear!

Tornado???!!!

This video is for Annie. She said she wanted to hear what a tornado siren sounded like. Well in my opinion it sounds a little errie. As if I should expect alien ships to be seen on the horizon like war of the worlds!

Birthday

Hey now! Its my birthday!

The 1st two are pictures from Sister Chapmans package. I got that tie in there, Ilove it.

This weekend while Addie and Kennedy were playing together Addie decided they should trade sandals. Addie's sandals were a bit big on her and she wanted to wear Kennedy's which were a bit small on her. They traded and it so happened Addie's sandals fit Kennedy better and vice-versa. Kobie and I laughed at how funny it was that Kennedy had such big feet and Addie's were so much smaller. Doug and I thought it would be a good idea to buy Kennedy a pair shoes that fit her feet. On the way he told Kennedy she had ski's for feet. Kennedy thought it was great, she had no idea what he meant.
Well, were were in a hurry and decided to stop at Wal-Mart. They had nothing!! It was slim pickins. I happened to find one pair of flip flops that were semi decent and decided for a few bucks they were fine. We headed out and on the way Kennedy spotted some Barbie shoes. Holy smokes they were hideous!! She wanted them so bad. I being a sucker let her have them. When Doug saw them he about died. I laugh because who cares, they are hideous but she loves them. When I woke up this morning and saw them I laughed, they are ugly!!

Some Fun In Nebraska

That darn CAT!

This cat is a little pest. It hates its owners but it loves me. I was helping a man in the branch with his house and during a little break, the cat jumped up on my lap and started to rub its head against mine and purr really loud. It must have known who I was. I think I should send it home in a box for the princess.

Wellsville Balloon Festival

This was a really fun week. Every year, people come from all around to see all of the hot air balloons that launch off here. I saw some pretty neat ones. The Energizer Bunny balloon is taller than the Statue of Liberty!

Not much to see...YET!

I realize that there isn't much to see in my classroom yet...but give me a few days and I am going to transform Room 403 into a place that will be the envy of all 1st grade. Please be sure to check back in a few days after I have untangle the desks and chairs, create bulletin boards, and added some special touches!

And the award goes to...

Paige has to be the most tolerant dog I know. Ever since Kennedy was born she has loved her beyond comprehension. She is always so patient and lets Kennedy sometimes get a little too rough and never snaps, growls or bites.
Yesterday I went into check on her as she was watching her morning cartoons and discovered she decided to "doll up Paige" with some hair clips.
Now mind you there are SIX clips, not all can be seen. Paige didn't even move. They were piercing her ears and bending them in ways that had to hurt.
Even if Paige runs away at every opportunity I have to say she really is a good family dog!

More & More Drywall

Where ever I go I end up doing some drywalling. It's just crazy! No one knew how to fix it so I signed up. Me and Elder Elder Pinchack pached it up. We didn't have enough drywall. If you zoom up to the finished picture there is a 2 nich gap at the bottom! They didn't give us enough drywall! So, the tim covered the gap and life goes on.

Meet the Kaizers

Here they are! Isn't it a small world? I thought Jordy would like this one. So, I now know Jordans MTC companions' parents. They only have one picture of Jordan. Come to find out...it's the back of his head. They all lined up for a picture and he turns around! Thats my

brother.

Junk Trailer!

Remember the guy I told you about that had the redneck wedding? Well he is moving. It seems inevitable but I cannot get away from big blue trailers and junk. He has tons of junk! So I had to load that baby down and tie it up! I thought Dad would appreciate this!

Houston we have contact!

The most important thing I have learned being a parent is that every child learns differently and at different times.

I said a lot of "I'll never" before Kennedy was born and have had to eat my hat on more than one occasion.

But, I have found with trial and error comes reward. Today was one of those days.

After a long bought with attempted potty training and no success I all but gave up. I tried all the things people suggested but as I said all children learn different and what works for one may not work for another.

For the past couple days Doug and I have told Kennedy if she went on the big potty we would take her to get pizza and buy her a big girl bed. Finally today she decided to take us serious. She went into the bathroom got on her potty and let go! Holy smokes she did it. She filled that thing up. Doug and I couldn't believe it, finally. Then Doug turns to me and says "I think we are out a couple hundred bucks now." We even thought it was a fluke until an hour later when she decided to go again.

I guess a posting about potty isn't a big deal to you but it was momentous to Doug and I.

Happy 4th of July!

I hope that everyone had a great 4th of July. Here are a few of the pictures from our party...

Now is this a tailgate party or what!?
And a Happy Engagement Anniversary to Heather and Doug!

I couldn't pass up the opportunity to do a little 4th of July post. Yes, I am proud to be an American and live in a free country where I have the right to make my own choices and live as I wish. But, the 4th of July holds another special meaning for me. July 4th is the anniversary of Doug and I's engagement. It has been our tradition every year since to celebrate the 4th watching fireworks put on by Central Christian in Mesa where our original engagement took place. However, sadly this was the first year since our engagement that they chose not to hold this event. I was sad but honestly its always fun to spend time with Doug on the 4th no matter where it is. We laugh about where we were 8 years ago and how far we have come. We have so much to be thankful for and have been blessed beyond measure.We had a great evening, thanks to Ben and Briana who had us over to their house for a BBQ and fireworks at Brianas parents, who live only a stones throw from Shnepf's Farms where the fireworks for Queen Creek were held this year. It was lots of fun!