Things That I LOVE!!!!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day I am dedicating this post to the things that I love. In no particular order:

1. My nieces and nephew.

2. Dr. Pepper

3. Chocolate

4. Reading a good book under a blanket on the couch.

5. The musical Wicked

6. scrapbooking

7. The little kids book Kisses.

8. Unexpected phone calls from Taylor or Ashley.

9. Soarin' Over California

10. Teaching school

11. DVR, which allows me to record & watch American Idol, Rachel Ray, my soap opera, Men in Trees, and all of my other favorite shows.

12. Fresh pinapple

13. Hanging out with my sisters.

14. Having the summers off.

15. Good smelling men.

16. Freshly vacuumed carpet

17. Making a quilt.

18. Downy with Febreeze

19. My grape car air freshener

20. Soft serve ice cream.

21. My Madre and Papa Bear

My Beautiful Amaryllis

After Christmas I purchased an Amaryllis bulb. I love growing beautiful plants so I thought that I'd give one of these a try. This is what my beautiful flower looked like:

I had a really hard time getting the color to look right so I also took a sepia picture:

And this black and white one:

I'm not sure which one is my favorite, but I really like this black and white one.

I think that I got a twin bulb. When the first stem was starting to bloom a second stem started growing . It was so cool!! I got to enjoy this flower's beauty for twice as long as most people enjoy there's.

TAGGED!!!

Thanks Taylor!!! Cody, Melanie, Taylor, Ashley you're it!!!! I want to see your answers on your blog soon.

Two Name You've Gone By: 1. Em 2. Aunt Emmy

Things You Are Wearing Right Now: 1. My new spectacles 2. My Ashley Explorer T-shirt

Two things you Want (or have) in a Relationship: 1. a Relationship :) 2. a man

Two of Your Favorite Things to do: 1. scrapbook 2. read

Two things you did last night: 1.looked at Shannon's wedding album 2. attended institute

Two people you Last Talked To: 1. Mom 2. Shannon

Two things You're doing tomorrow: 1. making a couple of quilt block at the library 2. taking a nap

Two Longest Car Rides: 1. Cody, Wy to Disneyland in second grade 2. Cody to Nauvoo

Two Favorite Holidays: 1. Christmas 2. Halloween

Two Favorite Drinks: 1. Dr. Pepper 2. Ice water

Two Things About Me you may not have known: 1. I was in the colorguard in high school 2. I love going to concerts and plays/musicals.

Two jobs I have had in my life: 1. Housekeeper 2. Rodeo Concessions

Two Movies I would watch over and over: 1. One Fine Day 2. Sweet Home Alabama

Two Favorite Foods: 1. Cabbage Pockets 2. Chocolate

Two places I'd rather be right now: 1. Gillette or Buffalo, WY playing with my neices 2. In bed taking a nap

Cow-a-bunga

Yesterday, after school, Raydean Deets brought me this cute cow bank. She said that she saw it and had to get it for me. Then she proceeded to tell me that Randon wanted to keep it and she wouldn't let him because they were going to give it to Miss Arnold, cause they're "cool like that". Poor kid has to give up his cute bank to his stinky Kindergarten teacher. Thanks Randon!!! Isn't it adorable?

Who wouldn't want to keep it?

Gone Digital

I can't believe it!!! I actually made a cute header for my blog!!!!! Unbelievable! At first, I have to admit, I was very frustrated. I've heard that digital scrapbooking is easy. This may be true for those who have logged many, many hours playing with their computer. I've been trying to sneek a minute here and a minute there to figure it out. I finally conquered the machine. Sort of. I hope you enjoy the new blog. Hopefully it will get even cuter over the next few weeks.

Disneyland

A couple of weeks ago when I wished my friend, Robyne, Happy Birthday she invited me to go with her, her mom (Darlene), and her Aunt Shawna to Disneyland for the weekend. I told her no at first because we were supposed to have an activity and Linger Longer that weekend, which I am in charge of. Then her mom told me that I had to go because it was for Robyne's birthday. So I changed my mind and got ready for California and the warm weather.


I left Thursday after school and drove to Melissa's house. We had dinner and chatted. I hadn't seen her for awhile and it was good to catch up with her. She's so funny.

Friday we headed to Orange County Airport. Then a quick taxi ride took us to Disney's Grand Californian hotel. While we were standing in line to check in I looked over and saw...........John Stamos. I didn't think that it was him at first and then he walked right past us and I knew. I went to reach for my camera and that is when I realized that I had forgotten it in my classroom. Bummer.




Then we headed off to eat at the Rainforest Cafe. Next it was on to Disneyland!!!!! We took the lightrail into Disney. It dropped us off by the Matterhorn ride so that is where we started our first session of rides. That night we watched the new parade. Here is a picture of Robyne and I waiting for the parade to start:


The next three days were a blur. Rides, getting wet, walking our feet tired, rides, and food. The lines were really not that long. I think the longest wait was 40 minutes. Which we only waited that long on one ride. My list of favorite rides definitely includes: Indian Jones, Splash Mountain, Grizzly Rapids, and Space Mountain. However, my all time favorite ride is Soarin' Over California. I rode that ride seven times. It is the absolute best!! Here is a picture of the four of us the last time we rode it.

Another highlight of the trip was watching Aladdin on Stage twice. I love watching shows live on stage. I love the way Disneyland looks. The tulips were in full bloom. They were so beautiful.

When it was time to go home we headed off to the airport in a mini van taxi, driven by a man with a turban. When it was time to go through security I forgot to empty the change out of my pocket and so I got searched at the airport. Wow, what a thrill!!! When we were sitting in the airport just a couple of chairs away was Jimmy Osmond. We snuck this picture of him:

I love going to Disneyland!!!!

Found!!!

I didn't tell one single person about this blog because I am the biggest dork in the world and just needed a place to write down my dumb thoughts. I didn't think that anyone would look at it. It made me feel good that somebody found me, thanks Janice. I also have secretly checked out all of yours. He He He. I love looking at all of your pictures. They are great!!! Now I'm going to have to keep up with writing on this on a regular basis. I do however have to warn you that any blog that follows may be rediculous in their dorkiness. You have been warned. :)