Watch me grow!

On her Birthday, September 24, 2001

When she turned 1. September 24, 2002

(ages 3 and 4 are missing because I used our film camera then and I don't know how to scan things)

Age 5, September 24, 2006

Age 6, September 24, 2007

Age 7, September 24, 2008

Age 8, September 24, 2009

Happy Birthday to the best daughter I've ever had! I love you sweet dolly girl!

Utah State Fair

We had lots of fun at the fair. We saw many interesting things. A sculpture made of butter, sheep, horses, art galore, and lots and lots of people. Connor ate a fried pb&j, Tristan ate a fried snickers. We bought a keychain for Grandma's birthday made out of a grain of rice with the kids names written on it (she loved it by the way). We saw some a truck pull, but it was too loud and too stinky! We all rode on the big yellow slide, Anna twice! It was a hot day, but we had tons of fun! We live just a few blocks away from the fairgrounds so we just walked there. Boy were we tired when we got home.

The King of Siam

My Grandparents served a mission. They were Temple workers at the Laie Hawaii Temple. They also served in the Visitors Center there. They saw lots of different tourists while they were there. One tourist just happened to be the King of Siam. He wanted to see the inside of the Temple. My grandpa explained that only worthy members of the church got to go inside. He told the king what we do in temples. This king was very determined that no one could stop a King from doing what he wanted to do. My grandpa stopped him. Grandpa stopped the King of Siam. I know this isn't really the King of Siam, but when I think of the King of Siam, this is the only picture that comes to my mind.

oh what a joyous reunion!

On 9/9/09 my cute Grandpa passed away.

I'm not sad. He lived a good life. He was 92 years old. My Grandma died 2 years ago. I can imagine they are so happy to be back together. Chris wonders what good food Grandma'll have on hand for Grandpa. You could never visit without eating some kind of treat!

I'll miss you Grandpa Clay. I hope you keep watching over us. We love you!

Sunday Quote of the Day

"Anyone who imagines that bliss is normal is going to waste a lot of time running around shouting that he has been robbed. The fact is that most putts don’t drop, most beef is tough, most children grow up to be just like people, most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration, and most jobs are more often dull than otherwise. Life is just like an old time rail journey ... delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders, and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed. The trick is to thank the Lord for letting you have the ride."
— Gordon B. Hinckley

(emphasis added by me, but copied off another blogger.)

Violin -lin -lin

Connor, my big 5th grader, has the opportunity to play in his new school's orchestra. He has chosen to play the violin. We picked it up today and oh boy is that kid excited. He wants to start leaning NOW. I've always loved the violin, and I'm excited to see him learn.

What a day!

Wednesdays have always been pretty busy around these parts. Now that school is in full swing, they are even busier. Connor and Anna get out of school early on Wednesdays (1pm) so that necessitates another trip to North Salt Lake (there and back 3 times!) It's about 15 minutes each way. Fun times.

Today I got pulled over after dropping Tristan off at school. I failed to come to a complete stop. It's true, I did just do the rolling stop thing. I can't believe the police officer gave me a ticket! I can't even just call in and pay it either. I actually have to go to court. LAME. Go pick on someone who is really breaking the law.

Tristan only had an ok day at school. I guess he had trouble following directions when he was reading aloud during Science. The teacher's aide was really upset. I have some words of advice for her. "when you work with 13 and 14 year old boys, there are going to be days when simple directions aren't followed." thanks.

I was feeling kind of lonely today and actually wishing they would call me in to Substitute. I know now that I need to save my energy for everything that happens after school!

oh, I updated my book blog. there is a link to it over on the left of the page. I've read 6 books in August (and about 200+ pages of Shell Seekers but gave it up (yawn)). I've read some good ones this month, go check it out.

Also, please leave a comment if you are reading this. I feel like there are maybe 3 readers if I'm lucky. I'd like to know that someone out there is reading me!