bonus

With Brian losing weight, I have found another bonus...more space in our closet! A company called looking for donations. This is what they got: two suits in great shape, two sport coats, a dozen slacks, about two dozen polo's, a dozen or so dress shirts and the list goes on and on. I think he has lost 90 pounds so far. Keep up the great work!

New Moon

Yes, we went to the midnight showing of New Moon. When we first talked about it, we decided to go on Friday night. The midnight showing would of been too tough for Karlee the next day at school. Then Karlee got an invitation to a friends birthday party and they were going to go on Saturday. Karlee decided to go with her friend. All of a sudden it was Thursday and we didn't have tickets. Kinzie went by Fossil Creek and all the midnight showings were sold out. Their next showing was at 3. I, of course, said no way. I stopped by Star Village around 3 and they still had tickets available. Bailee was soo excited.Thanks Poppi for watching Adam so Kinzie could go with us.

We had fun. A little silly at first, then just anxious for the movie to begin. I think it was better than Twilight. When Jacob took of his shirt, I was surprised at the attention he got...I'm definitely Team Jacob!! ;)

3 weeks old

Monday when Mason got home from school, he wanted to hold Adam. Adam had been a little fussy but I gave him to Mason anyway. Mason started rocking and patting his bottom, within a short while, Adam was happy and Mason was loving it!

Adam really is growing, even though he still looks little next to Poppi's hand.

Old Glory

Saturday night we were privileged to attend a flag retirement ceremony. One person told me that there were 50 flags to be retired and another thought 80. What ever the number, it was impressive.

All of the flags, but this one, had been prepared in advance. I had no idea that the stripes were separated from the blue. The flag is cut into three sections. They said they do not separate the blue so the union will stay intact.

Then one section at a time was placed into the fire. So 50-80 flags in three sections, we sat and watched the flame for quite some time. The kids went and had some cookies and hot chocolate, patriotic music was playing with a slide show, it was very peaceful.

Only 6 more months and Mason will be a cub scout and will be able to participate in events like these. He is getting excited!

Moms & Muffins

This is what I love about being a mom. It's hard to find one on one time, but I'm getting better at it!

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I know how much water my under sink cabinet holds...do you??

new old friends

When we first moved here we met a family down the street, Karlee and Brooke then got together often. He remarried and I met his wife shortly after Carson was born, she was due in a matter of weeks. This whole time they have been attending a private school so we haven't been able to connect and get the girls together.

A couple of weeks ago we saw them at CiCi's for a school fundraiser night. They are at the same schools now!! Brooke and Karlee have two classes together. Mason and Bradly are in the same class. Then they have a kindergartner and a 4 year old, both boys. We've been able to get the kids together many times. It's been very convenient. Mason has been wanting a boy friend in the neighborhood for a long time. Bradly is very nice. His mom and step mom are both great. I think we have a winner.
We went down the street to invite Bradly to the park, then all of a sudden I had 5 boys. They had a blast! When Karlee got home she headed over to get Brooke.

I'm soo glad we found our old friends, and made some new ones at the same time.

perks

With Brian being the Bishop of our ward, our family has received many blessings. But Wednesday night was a perk to being the "Bishops wife".

The youth of our ward had planned a night of dinner and entertainment for the 55 and over crowd. When I first heard the age limit I was disappointed that I couldn't attend. Then I was invited to go with Brian! Wahoo!! Brian wasn't home in time for the event, because of work, but I went anyway. One Sister was surprised to see me and reminded me, in a fun way, that I wasn't old enough to be there. So I told her, with a smile, that I thought it was open to grandparents (wink, wink). She laughed. Then I told her I was invited because of Brian ...it's all about connections :0).

For dinner we had salad, and soup (in a bread bowl, yum). Dessert was ice cream sundae. The Deacons served and they did a great job. The food could of been mac and cheese and I would of loved it. It's nice to not have to cook every night.

These are the same Deacons. They did "Stayin' Alive". It was awesome!! I was so impressed.

They all knew the words and the moves.

Bailee, Jessica, and Ivy sang this song. Bailee was swinging her hips really getting into the song. I recorded the song so I don't have a picture of them performing.

The Priests did a remake, hip hop, of "Lost that Lovin' Feeling". It was different. Yup, that's all want to say about that.

The only two Laurel we have, did "Surfin' USA".

I think when the girls sang this song, it just might of been the first time they had heard it. They tried real hard, and had lots of fun. That's what counts, right??

The last song was "Respect". There were many more songs, these are just the ones that really stood out to me. They even gave out awards...golden trophies. The best overall was the, drum roll please.......Deacons!! No surprise. The whole night was great, I don't know when I laughed that hard. Everybody left feeling younger...isn't that what laughter is suppose to do??

gymnastics

This is the first day of gymnastics for our boys, the picture was taken weeks ago. They were soo excited to go. They were counting down like it was Christmas. There are only a couple of classes left. Luckily there is another session in the spring. I'm sure they will be in attendance for that session as well.

Carson's teacher just happened to be someone from church. I think they both were excited to already know each other.

fraud

On Wednesday I was reviewing our checking account online and found a pending charge for $349 that we didn't charge. We both got very nervous. I called the local branch and he told me that there wasn't anything they could do until it posts. It is possible that it may never post. We were not thrilled to have to wait and see. On Thursday I got back online and noticed another pending charge for $108, the first one had not posted yet. So I called the bank back and they also thought it was odd to have two. We had Brian's card considered stolen and now he'll get a new card in a few days. Today the $349 was posted, panic sets in. I called the banks 800 number to file a dispute, it should be back in our account in a few days. Hooray!! I called the company of the $108 to see what they could tell me. Evidently is was for a go phone. The guys name is Michael, and I even got part of his phone number. The woman on the other line told me that is wasn't approved so it won't go through on our account. Whew! When I talked to my bank and told them I had some info on this person they weren't interested...since it never was posted to our account. I was excited to have some information on this person in hopes to catch him. What a let down that the bank didn't care. I want him caught. We were lucky to have noticed it soo quickly. I don't check my account daily or even weekly. I guess we are living right. Such a blessing that only one transaction went through. I think I will monitor our account daily, OK maybe weekly. :O)