Random Stuff About Me

Kim......here are the answers to your questions......enjoy or be totally bored! :)

What time did you get up this morning? I got up at 5:30, but didn't get out of the bed until 6:15.
Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds
What was the last film you saw at the cinema? The Dark Night
What is your favorite TV show? Right now.....Survivor
What do you usually have for breakfast? cereal
What is your middle name? Dawn
What food do you dislike? I can't think of any...
What is your favorite CD at moment? Don't have one at the moment...but my favorite song is Fall For You by Secondhand Serenade
What kind of car do you drive? Honda Odyssey
Favorite sandwich? peanut butter
What characteristic do you despise? arrogance
Favorite item of clothing? my pajamas
If you could go anywhere in the world on vacation, where would you go? Disney World, again
Favorite brand of clothing? Don't have one
Where would you retire to? I would be happy to retire right where I am
What was your most recent memorable birthday? Cary took me on a shopping spree one year...that was fun!
Favorite sport to watch? whatever sport Braeden is playing at the moment, right now it's football
When is your birthday? Feb. 4
Are you a morning person or a night person? I would say night, but my husband would tell you neither. I hate waking up early, but I also don't stay up to late.
What is your shoe size? 8 1/2
Pets? Unfortunately a dog, bugsy
Any new and exciting news you'd like to share with us? None
What did you want to be when you were little? A teacher
How are you today? Happy
What is your favorite candy? Milk Duds, anything chocolate really
What is your favorite flower? Tulips and Roses
What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? date night with Cary
What are you listening to right now? The Dryer
What was the last thing you ate? Banana Chocolate Chip Muffin
Do you wish on stars? Only with my kids
If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Magenta or classic Red
How is the weather right now? Sunny and warm
The first person you spoke to on the phone today? Katie
Favorite soft drink? DR. Pepper
Favorite restaurant? Don't have one
Real hair color? Same as it is now, brown
What was your favorite toy as a child? carebears
Summer or winter? Summer!!
Hugs or kisses? Both
Chocolate or Vanilla? Vanilla
Coffee or tea? Neither
When was the last time you cried? Sunday night when I found out my mom's dog, Norman died
What is under your bed? nothing...maybe some dust
What did you do last night? Watched the Survivor season premiere
What are you afraid of? Being by myself at night and frogs
Salty or sweet? Both
How many keys on your key ring? 3
How many years at your current job? almost 11
Favorite day of the week? Friday
How many towns have you lived in? lots
Do you make friends easily? Not really.....I tend to be to shy to talk to anyone new

Bicycles and Toothbrushes

While I was bathing Kate the other night she asked me, "Mom, have you ever rode your bike and brushed your teeth at the same time?" I told her no and she said to me, "Now that would be talent." She cracks me up!

Future Politician?? - Update

Braeden gave his speech in class last week and it was a success from what he says......and I believe him because he WON. He is now the student council representative for his homeroom class.

Braeden also wanted me to post that his Football team won their game on Saturday. The score was 29 to 12. Go Lobos!!

Future Politician??

Braeden wants to be involved in everything. He is a Webelo in the Cub Scouts, plays football, and takes piano lessons. If he could he would be playing soccer and who knows what else. His new adventure is politics. On Monday he came home with a permission slip to run for student council. He has to give a short speech tomorrow to his class before the big vote. Here's his speech that took all of 5 minutes to write:

I should be elected because I will work to earn the rights of students. I will listen to the wants and the needs of students. I will be fair and honest in representing this class. I will work to earn more time at recess. I will make sure that all students are treated fairly, no matter what they're like. I will take all of your concerns to the counselor, principal, or vice principal and will try to get them resolved. Braeden Jones, right for fifth grade.....right for America! So vote for me. That is all.

GRRRRRRRR!!!

Thank you to Molly and her mom, Emily for thinking of Kate when they saw this mask. She absolutely loves it!! As soon as she saw it she put it on and didn't take it off until bath time. It cracks me up! I don't know when this tiger phase will be over but in the meantime I am loving it!

Stake Conference

We had a "special" stake conference yesterday. Elder Russel M. Nelson was in attendance and gave a wonderful talk. Braeden was super excited about it. The session started at 10a.m. and we got there at 8:45 thinking we might get a half way decent seat. We still ended up in the gym in the hard chairs. Braeden was upset about that, but with 1,939 people there we were closer then most. Cary had Braeden and Joshua take their journals and record their thoughts. I was really impressed with what they wrote down. Here is a look into the mind of a 7 year old and his 10 year old brother..............

Joshua: First we sang a song and it was loud and wierd. Next we heard President Roberts and he said that when Jesus Christ was sacrificed that he had a crowen(crown) made out of thorns. then we heard a talk from president Alleman about mishinerey(missionary) work and when these people talk about Golden Nugits (nuggets). Next the choir sang a song and it was loud but butifll(beautiful). Then we heard from elder Martino and he said that a teenager Sgrugol (struggled) with Spanish but he did not cumplane(complain) for two years.

Braeden: It's still an hour 'till we start and I'm already feeling the spirit! I'm so excited to see Russell M. Nelson from the quorum of the twelve speak.............Elder Nelson has entered the room, and I learned that whenever a general authority enters a room , your supposed to stand up........If we all listen to the prophet there would be no bad things in the world........It is a huge blessing to be forgiven of our sins..........We can chase darkness away from others by telling them about the gospel........Whenever you look in the mirror, don't look at the freckles or pimples or warts. Just know that you are a son of god.

Chicken Noodle Soup

We had homemade chicken noodle soup and cheddar biscuits today after we got home from church. As we sat down to begin eating Joshua said, "I am about to take my tastebuds on a journey." I don't know where he comes up with this stuff, but I think he has been watching to much Food Network.

May We Never Forget

September 11, 2001

Two Peas in a Pod

Kaitlyn and I went to a Mother/Daughter Tea Party last night at church. I wasn't sure I was going to go until a friend (Alicia) convinced me to and I am glad we did. Kate loved that we looked like "twins". It was so fun! We matched from our head....our pony tails, down to our red shiny shoes. Believe it or not the only thing I had to buy was the black T-shirt for Kate. We had all the rest. I hate posting pictures of myself so here is a rare glimpse of me and my gorgeous daughter Kate.

When Big Cats Attack

I went upstairs last night to check on the kids after they went to bed and this is how I found Kaitlyn. She was being mauled by her white tiger, Snowflake and her recently acquired lion, Summer.

For Grandma

This picture is for my mom. Here is Kate in the dress you sent her for her birthday. She absolutely loves the purse. I think she is going to be like Ashley in that she loves purses just like Ash does. If you are wondering what she has is that purse: an animal print pencil, gum, kleenex, 3 tubes of lip gloss, and a necklace. She's to cute!

Kate's Birthday

Kate in her class with her silly birthday hat. The kids absolutely loved the chocolate cupcakes I brought in. They thought it was the best thing ever!

Kate loves all things animal print. So we had to do her party with an animal print theme. I had to throw some hot pink in to make it extra girly.

Kate got this cheetah along with an Eric Carle Book from our good friends the Flores's. She was in heaven.
Kate was very excited about getting the Camp Rock CD. She is so funny. She has really started noticing boys and she always lets me know if they are cute. The Jonas Brothers are definitely on her cute list.

Last, but not least she wanted a big orange tiger to go with her big white tiger but we could not find one anywhere. So she settled for a big lion instead. She was still absolutely thrilled! I have never seen a child so in love with huge cats. Go figure!

Happy 5th Birthday to Kate!!

And there Off......

Yesterday was the first day of school and the first time in 10 years that I have been home alone all day by myself. It was really quiet and I found myself looking at the clock counting down the hours until the kids came home. I worry now more that Kate is in school, but she was excited again this morning to get up and get ready so I guess that is a good sign. Braeden was especially nervous because he is going to a new school where he is changing classes every hour. He absolutely loved it though. I think he feels more grown up. Joshua was really nervous and shed a few tears, but he has come such a long way since kindergarten. Over all it was a really good first day of school.

Late Night

We had a YW "late night" last night. It was tons of fun! We made pizzas, played board games, rocked out to Rock Band, danced with Dance, Dance Revolution, ate lots of yummy treats, and watched Penelope (which was a super cute movie). We have such great, goofy girls in our ward! I love them to death!!