Proud, and Not So Proud

First of all, I am so proud of Joshua.

He told us the last week of school that he wanted to play High School Football.

Something that I thought he made up his mind NOT to do.

We are fine with it either way, but I guess the HS coach talked him into it.

He also told us about Football camp.

It is held at BSU (Boise State University). It lasts 5 days, and costs $290.00. We decided he could go, IF he earned all the money himself.

So, since the 2 weeks since school has gotten out, he has earned $305.00. He has worked his tail off and we are so proud of him. Most of this was earned mowing lawns. Some of it was taking care of animals while folks were out of town. This week he has more on his plate, and by time Saturday gets here (when they leave for BSU) he will more than likely have $100 or more for spending money. SO SO SO Proud of him. And all of this ontop of football practice every night (yes already) and his daily chores around the house. He's a good kid.

Here's a pic of Joshua in his uniform next to his dad just so you can see how big my boy is getting. And just an FYI, Jared is 6'1. He doesn't have far to go to catch his daddy.

Now for the Not so Proud. It's for me.

Today is the start of a new me.

There was a pic of Joshua and I together. NO WAY I would post it on here though. I look like a cow in a pink shirt.

I am using my Wii-Fit as part of my weight loss routine.

Here are the readings from this morning:

Just Yuck. That is all I have to say.

My goal is 3 pounds a week. Anything beyond that will be welcome.

I will be updating at least on a weekly basis.

Hopefully it will all be good news.

Hot wings here we come!

Remember these cute little things?
They have now turned into these:

I had no idea they would get so big so fast.
Most of them turned out to be Roosters, so we are going to
have to take them to the butcher. I tried to talk Jared
into doing it himself but he doesn't want to.
Not sure why. He has gutted a deer , and an elk right in our
front yard. He must have some sort of fowl fright?

For good measure...

The girls dance photos (2008).

Spring Recital 2008 (Baylee's Dances)

Hound Dog
Catch A Falling Star.


I've never been good at video taping (sorry for the out of focus swaying)
I love how she periodically pokes her tongue in the side of her cheek for concentration, LOL.

Spring Recital 2008

This first one is "Baby Ballerinas". It is the 3 and 4 yr old class that Tyleigh is in. This video cracks me up because Tyleigh was SO nervous before going onstage...and then she was the last one off stage. Also, the look on her face when they are bumping into each other, and she looks at her hand after kissing it to see if her lipstick came off. Then her dress comes undone. Totally classic. This one will be good to show at her wedding reception...LOL


This Second one is Butterfly, by Charlie Gracie.

Some events from the past couple weeks....

Our new toy. (We had one before but it broke thanks to some teenage boys.)

Baylee my Monkey girl trying to give me a heart attack.

Dallin's First Baseball game in "Minors"

The Pitch

It was a double, but I missed the whole swing and running because I was screaming..LOL

So he is on 3rd by time I get to the camera again.

His first score. Yay!

The end of the school year is SO busy.

I will be reporting more events in the days to come.

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Bang the drum slowly.....

Just a few pics of Joshua, my drummer boy, at the local Spring Jazz Festival.

I am still amazed that he just picked up the drum sticks and the band director (for the Middle School and High School) wanted him to play drums for the High School band as an 8th grader. Not sure where he gets him musical talent.

I've never tried to play an instrument before, so maybe me?...LOL

He plays in the Middle School / High School Band Concert tonight, and then at the High School Graduation on Sunday.

He wants to start a band with a few of his friends.

Not sure how I feel about that, but they did have a fabulous name picked out!

"Toxic Shock"

Then I told him what it meant and he changed his mind...

Bwa ha ha!

What a small world....

So I find out this friend of mine Anna
and I "sort of" "knew" each other years ago.
How funny is that?
So I'm posting a few pre-90's pictures to see if they will refresh her memory.
This first one is my Jr year, the next is Sophmore.

This is a picture of our whole young women group right before the ward split.

This one is me and two girls from Somerset Ward after graduation.
Bonnie and Becky Morgan. So Anaa, Do we look familiar? LOL

I love remembering the past. Especially good times like the teenage years...LOL
The 80's were the best.

I love this commercial!

I absolutely LOVE the discovery channel.
My Favs are:

Deadliest Catch
Man Vs. Wild
Survivorman
Dirty Jobs

Love this one too...even if my fishermen can't sing...LOL



Speaking of.... does anyone else remember this song/video.
Ugg. I hope it doesn't get stuck in my head too long...LOL



I think I'll stick with the Boom de ah dah