Happy 18th Keys!
February 27, 2012
February 15, 2012
Valentine's Day: The Story
I wanted to buy tickets to the OKC Thunder game which was conveniently on Valentine's Day thinking it would be a fun alternative to our traditional V-Day date: exchange cards and watch a movie. Only problem - they were pretty much sold out (I could only find single-seat tickets). My in-laws graciously agreed to watch the kids so we could at least go out to dinner. That was nice.
Sunday night it snowed. Monday morning was cold, dreary and icy. However, Samuel's preschool had not been canceled so I found myself packing up the kids and making the 25 mile trip to Oklahoma City.
I believe it was fate. Most everyone was avoiding the roads and therefore not in their cars listening to the radio. I, however, was in my car, murmuring under my breath and listening to Jack and Ron on 98.9. When I heard it "Let's give away some Thunder tickets, caller number 9 will have a chance to win Thunder tickets by playing Simpleton Trivia."
I hesitated - was it really wise to talk on the phone while driving, in semi-icy conditions, with two kids screaming in the back? Probably not, but I decided it was worth the try.
Ring...ring... I was caller number six, please try again.
Ring... ring... ring... "You are caller number 10, would you mind holding in case caller number 9 gets the question wrong?"
I wouldn't mind holding at all.
The next thing I knew I was talking to Jack and Ron. Caller number 9 had answered incorrectly and I was getting a shot at the Thunder tickets. Samuel had decided he was a dinosaur and started roaring at the top of his lungs, Jack and Ron asked me what all that noise was. "Sorry, it's my son." "How old is he?" "He's 3." "Well, you tell him Uncle Jack and Uncle Ron said to settle down." He didn't settle down, so I had to answer the trivia question with now both kids hollering in the back seat.
Oh well, at least I'm used to it, because I got the question right and the next thing I knew I was picking up two tickets to my first NBA game. It was also the first time I have EVER won anything.
I decided not to tell Carlin and surprise him. That was seriously one of the hardest secrets I've ever had to keep. It was quite the Valentine's Date and definitely our most memorable Valentine's ever.
We were seriously 3rd row from the very top of the stands, but it didn't bother us one bit. We treated ourselves to some stadium food, bought me a Thunder t-shirt and sat back and enjoyed it.
I also decided I needed these guys to come home with me:
Yes, I'm referring to boys in the yellow shirts with brooms. I had this sudden day-dream of someone standing in my house with a broom, mop and rag, at the ready to clean up any spill or mess created by the kids the instant it happened. Just think how clean my house would be? Happy sigh.
Oh and the question was: What U.S. President was the first to lose an election? (I may not be saying that question exactly right... but I knew it, even before they gave me three choices). A. George Washington B. John Adams or C. Thomas Jefferson.
Sunday night it snowed. Monday morning was cold, dreary and icy. However, Samuel's preschool had not been canceled so I found myself packing up the kids and making the 25 mile trip to Oklahoma City.
I believe it was fate. Most everyone was avoiding the roads and therefore not in their cars listening to the radio. I, however, was in my car, murmuring under my breath and listening to Jack and Ron on 98.9. When I heard it "Let's give away some Thunder tickets, caller number 9 will have a chance to win Thunder tickets by playing Simpleton Trivia."
I hesitated - was it really wise to talk on the phone while driving, in semi-icy conditions, with two kids screaming in the back? Probably not, but I decided it was worth the try.
Ring...ring... I was caller number six, please try again.
Ring... ring... ring... "You are caller number 10, would you mind holding in case caller number 9 gets the question wrong?"
I wouldn't mind holding at all.
The next thing I knew I was talking to Jack and Ron. Caller number 9 had answered incorrectly and I was getting a shot at the Thunder tickets. Samuel had decided he was a dinosaur and started roaring at the top of his lungs, Jack and Ron asked me what all that noise was. "Sorry, it's my son." "How old is he?" "He's 3." "Well, you tell him Uncle Jack and Uncle Ron said to settle down." He didn't settle down, so I had to answer the trivia question with now both kids hollering in the back seat.
Oh well, at least I'm used to it, because I got the question right and the next thing I knew I was picking up two tickets to my first NBA game. It was also the first time I have EVER won anything.
I decided not to tell Carlin and surprise him. That was seriously one of the hardest secrets I've ever had to keep. It was quite the Valentine's Date and definitely our most memorable Valentine's ever.
We were seriously 3rd row from the very top of the stands, but it didn't bother us one bit. We treated ourselves to some stadium food, bought me a Thunder t-shirt and sat back and enjoyed it.
I also decided I needed these guys to come home with me:
Yes, I'm referring to boys in the yellow shirts with brooms. I had this sudden day-dream of someone standing in my house with a broom, mop and rag, at the ready to clean up any spill or mess created by the kids the instant it happened. Just think how clean my house would be? Happy sigh.
Oh and the question was: What U.S. President was the first to lose an election? (I may not be saying that question exactly right... but I knew it, even before they gave me three choices). A. George Washington B. John Adams or C. Thomas Jefferson.
February 3, 2012
Subs Across America
My Uncle shared this video with me and it's great. So, Happy Super Bowl everyone.
And now, if you'll excuse me... I'm going out for a sub.
And now, if you'll excuse me... I'm going out for a sub.
January 30, 2012
January 20, 2012
My Little Sunbeam
My friends have all been mentioning and honoring their sunbeams and it's made me feel a bit neglectful, for I too, have a sunbeam.
Yep, Samuel is three and officially in the Sunbeams class. (For those of you who don't know, moving to the Sunbeams class is kind of like a rite of passage for our children in the LDS church, it moves them from nursery to the big kids class and makes them look all grown-up).
I would like to say he's been walking around singing "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam" but he's only done that once.
Instead he keeps singing the following lyrics:
"I move like Jack, I move like Jack, ooo-ooo-oo-ooo"
Yes, that's right, he's singing "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5. Can you tell what Mommy keeps blasting in the car every time it comes on the radio? (I can't help it, I love that song and haven't tired of it yet).
I probably should be concerned... but I'm not.
Yep, Samuel is three and officially in the Sunbeams class. (For those of you who don't know, moving to the Sunbeams class is kind of like a rite of passage for our children in the LDS church, it moves them from nursery to the big kids class and makes them look all grown-up).
I would like to say he's been walking around singing "Jesus wants me for a Sunbeam" but he's only done that once.
Instead he keeps singing the following lyrics:
"I move like Jack, I move like Jack, ooo-ooo-oo-ooo"
Yes, that's right, he's singing "Moves like Jagger" by Maroon 5. Can you tell what Mommy keeps blasting in the car every time it comes on the radio? (I can't help it, I love that song and haven't tired of it yet).
I probably should be concerned... but I'm not.
January 9, 2012
Meet Lillian
This is Lillian.
She is bright and curious and wears her emotions on her sleeve. You always know how she is feeling by just looking at her face. Such an expressive face! Her eyes sparkle when she is happy and burn when she is angry. They also gleam mischievously.
She has such a big personality. She loves the color pink, shoes, necklaces, Tinker Bell, Wonder Pets, playing with Samuel, dancing, singing, eating, helping Mommy, being with Daddy, and anyone who will read to her. Oh and hats.
She also loves her friends and swinging.
She doesn't quit and can be quite stubborn (a trait she gets from me, I'm afraid). She is incredibly curious and inquisitive. All of these traits get her into a lot of trouble, but they also get her out of a lot of trouble. I am comforted in some ways to know that she will be a strong young woman.
She turned 2 last Friday and already she completely amazes me. Dear Lillian, I love you. I love your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your dancing, and the complete joy you have in life. Happy Birthday to one incredible little girl (because I just can't call you my baby-girl anymore, can I?).
She is bright and curious and wears her emotions on her sleeve. You always know how she is feeling by just looking at her face. Such an expressive face! Her eyes sparkle when she is happy and burn when she is angry. They also gleam mischievously.
She has such a big personality. She loves the color pink, shoes, necklaces, Tinker Bell, Wonder Pets, playing with Samuel, dancing, singing, eating, helping Mommy, being with Daddy, and anyone who will read to her. Oh and hats.
She also loves her friends and swinging.
She doesn't quit and can be quite stubborn (a trait she gets from me, I'm afraid). She is incredibly curious and inquisitive. All of these traits get her into a lot of trouble, but they also get her out of a lot of trouble. I am comforted in some ways to know that she will be a strong young woman.
She turned 2 last Friday and already she completely amazes me. Dear Lillian, I love you. I love your smile, your laugh, your hugs, your dancing, and the complete joy you have in life. Happy Birthday to one incredible little girl (because I just can't call you my baby-girl anymore, can I?).
December 29, 2011
Sugar and all that jazz
Our holidays have been pretty normal, full of family, food, and sugar. I think I'm officially sugared-out (and this coming from the girl who always has room for Chewy Sprees and homemade cookies).
Samuel got a camera but has spent more time with his Lightning McQueen bubble bath.
Yep, it's bubble bath inside a car, the best of both worlds according to my son.
Lillian also loved her gifts, but more than anything she has loved having everyone home, playing and getting attention.
Carlin bought me a library. Okay, it's actually a Kindle, but with all the books available at my fingertips and the fact that I can download books from my library instead of putting myself on waiting lists, it's as good as a library if not better.
With all the hustle and bustle of the past few months, I've been reflecting on where the time goes. With this thought I stumbled upon a video via MormonMessages. It was something I needed to hear and I've decided to make it my motto for the New Year.
So, if you find that I am blogging less just know that it's because I've decided to cherish the time with my children while they still think Mommy is invincible and consider me their best friend. Or to be with my husband, visit with a friend, or something of that nature, because "moments are the molecules that make up eternity" (Neal A. Maxwell).
Happy New Year everyone.
Samuel got a camera but has spent more time with his Lightning McQueen bubble bath.
Yep, it's bubble bath inside a car, the best of both worlds according to my son.
Lillian also loved her gifts, but more than anything she has loved having everyone home, playing and getting attention.
Carlin bought me a library. Okay, it's actually a Kindle, but with all the books available at my fingertips and the fact that I can download books from my library instead of putting myself on waiting lists, it's as good as a library if not better.
With all the hustle and bustle of the past few months, I've been reflecting on where the time goes. With this thought I stumbled upon a video via MormonMessages. It was something I needed to hear and I've decided to make it my motto for the New Year.
So, if you find that I am blogging less just know that it's because I've decided to cherish the time with my children while they still think Mommy is invincible and consider me their best friend. Or to be with my husband, visit with a friend, or something of that nature, because "moments are the molecules that make up eternity" (Neal A. Maxwell).
Happy New Year everyone.
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