First Day 2008

So it was with much anticipation and fanfare (you can tell from the picture can't you?) that we sent these boys off to their first day of school today. Zack starting 5th grade (his last year at elementary) and Colin starting 3rd. Kade makes the cut just because he gave a good cheezy smile. We are not sending Kade to school yet. He'll be my only company come afternoons next week, when McKena starts kindergarten.

"Ballerining"

We officially have a dancer at our house--it's about time after all these boys' things we've been doing. McKena was so excited to for her first day of dance. I signed her up on Saturday and it started on Monday--I fielded about a million questions of when it would be time to go to "ballerining." I think she's officially at that age where they have no concept of time yet always need to know when it's time to go. For instance, she knows she supposed to start kindergarten, but our kindergarten starts a full week after her brothers do, so how many questions about the timing of that do you think I'll get to answer? I'm sure that previous sentence is not grammatically correct but I don't have the energy to word it better right now.

FHE with the horses

We took our annual trip out to Lawson's to help facilitate McKena's dream of being a "cowgirl" when she grows up. Kade was pretty proud of himself up there, McKena loved it, Zack complained but then seemed to enjoy it, Colin, well the look on his face says it all... (let's just say he was forced)

Trip to Washington

I took the kids to Washington/Idaho for 10 days. We had so much fun thanks to the hospitality of my sister. We spent a fair amount of time playing in the backyard, swimming, etc. We also took a morning and went to the park (where we had a little friend slither through the grass by our feet). On Saturday we went to the airforce base for the Spokane airshow to watch the Blue Angels. The kids enjoyed that. They also enjoyed a couple of trips to the local Cabela's courtesy of Uncle Brett and Uncle Nick. On Monday we headed up to Priest Lake for the annual family reunion. You'll notice I don't have pictures of that because of course I forgot my camera. We had a wonderful time there too visiting with cousins. Anyway, there's our annual trip to Washington in a nutshell.

The new soccer uni

Zack had his first games with his new team--they competed in the Cache Valley Cup. They won 1 game and lost 2 but they are still learning their new positions and configuration on the field. They will be starting their fall season in 2 weeks!

Tag: Getting to Know Emily

Tag: Getting to Know Emily

Name: Emily Morrison
Maiden name: Allen
Eye Color: Greenish Blue (depends on what I'm wearing)
Hair Color: Blonde right now, but naturally I'm sure I'm light brown.
Height: 5'7"
Either/Shy or Outgoing? More on the shy side until I know you.
Spender or Saver? Spender, thank goodness John is not.
Truth or Dare? Truth, but sometimes I appreciate a little adventure.
Books or Movies? Both--though there haven't been any great movies lately.
Romantic Comedy or Action/Adventure? Romantic Comedy
Cats or Dogs? Not really either, but if I had one it would be a dog.
Mountain or Beach? Not much beach experience but I think I would like them.
Sweet or Salty? SWEET!
Do you...Get Annoyed Easily? I don't think so--I do have my pet peeves though.
Like to Travel? YES! If I could just get John to be a little more excited about it...
Like to drive fast? 5-7 over, but not 10!
Sing Well? No, nothing in this department.
Have a Talent? I play the piano, and lately I'm faking that I play the organ during church every Sunday.
Watch Scary Movies? Sure, I'm game, but not the gory kind, more like the freaky kind. M. Night what's his name are my type.
.Shave your legs everyday? No, but I should
Floss regularly? Regularly every other day
Get Motion Sickness? Not too bad
Have you ever...Performed on Stage? No, unless piano recitals count.
Been out of the country? Where? Yes, only to Canada. A trip to Russia to visit my parents is in the works, though.
Had any body hair waxed? No, I'm not much for pain.
Lied about your age? Not that I recall
Used a fake ID? I would have no idea where to get one.
Gotten a Speeding ticket? No, never even been pulled over! (refer to above speeding question)
What is...The last CD you bought? I don't buy them, but John still does, probably Leona Lewis
The last movie you saw in the Theater? Mamma Mia
The last movie you rented? Johnny English came in the mail today
Your Greatest Fear? Spiders or Bears
Your Greatest Strength? John says it's that I'm bossy (not sure that's a strength, probably a weakness).
Your Greatest Weakness? Impatience
Your Happiest Memory? Family Reunions as a child
Your Favorite...Movie: The Bourne movies
TV Show: The Office, Carpoolers, Jon and Kate plus 8
Actor: Matt Damon
Actress: I don't really have one, I can appreciate things about a lot of them.
Food: Mexican
Drink: Diet Coke
Color: Pink, now I'm liking some turquoise too
Scent: Freshly washed clothes
Season and WHY: Autumn -- my birthday, Halloween, Thanksgiving
Day of the Week and WHY: Saturday--John's home
Favorite Stores: American Eagle and Target
What do you Think About... whether to grow my hair or cut it is a daily debate in my mind
Miracles: Happen, but I can't think of any personally right now.
Astrology: Libra
War: I try to remain ignorant about politics, but I guess I wish the war would get over.
Reincarnation: No
Karma: Not sure
Luck: Yea
Aliens: I don't think so
Tell us one of your most embarrassing moments: At the beginning of my freshman year of college I was riding my bike past a boy--right then my sandal flew off and I had to get off my bike and retrieve my sandal (which I did quickly and then rode off quickly without a word).