I'm just a slow learner, I guess.

So - it's been 2 weeks since my car broke down and died. I have stressed, cried, complained, and looked at so many cars online and in person that I'm SICK OF IT!!! And actually it all came down to the fact that I can't afford anything that I looked at anyway. Brad spent hours helping me and so did Anneke, so I thank them (and all the other family members and friends who patiently listened to me) so much for the help and support. In the end I got an old car from some people I know in Preston. I think it was the right thing to do, because I feel a lot calmer now.

BillNyeTheScienceGuyWouldBeProud

Friday was the Great 3rd Grade Science Fair! What a day. 3rd Graders take their science seriously and there were some really cool projects. They brought their projects on Thursday and so that afternoon we moved the desks into a good circular pattern so people could walk around in our room. Then they set up their projects and we spent an hour going from project to project while the kids explained what they were about. Then we were all ready for a whole day of it on Friday. So cute. When Kris brought his salt and sugar crystal project Thurs. morning, he said, "I don't know why my grandma and aunt want to come to the science fair. So if you see some ancestors walking around, that will be my family." And then he said, "I'm just so excited - can I do a headstand?" Yes, his ancestors came, and yes, he did a headstand.

Bye Bye Car

Ok. Now I have to get a different car. It hurts my heart. Mine bit the dust on the 12th of March. It needs a new motor which I'm not going to replace. So if anyone who happens to read this, or knows of someone, who wants to buy a perfectly good Ford Focus with just about new everything on it (tires, struts, water pump, timing belt, spark plugs, windshield, to name a few) minus a motor :), let me know. It's for sale. It's sitting in my driveway hoping for a new home. I'm asking $1,200 or best offer.

Happy One Month Birthday to Sophie!

Aaron, Cyndie and girls came up on March 13th for the weekend so that Aaron could play in the PHS Alumni Basketball Tournament. Fun, fun, fun. It was great to see Larry, Clint, Bryan, Mike, Matt, Chris, and Aaron play together. They won 2 and lost 2. On the 13th baby Sophie was 1 month old. She is such a little doll and so fun to nibble on. I just enjoyed having the whole Bayles family here for 2 1/2 days. Larry came for Sunday dinner and it seemed almost like old times having him here. The only problem with having someone come visit is that they have to go home. :(

Friday, the 13th - No bad luck for us!

Little tiny baby Sophie Grace was born this morning, and we are so thankful that everything has gone well for her and her mother. Proud parents are Aaron and Cyndie. Can't wait to hold her and do some nibbling. 34 years ago today, I too was giving birth to a beautiful baby girl with dark hair and long fingers, like her dad's. No mother could be any more proud of a daughter than I am of Anneke. She has truly been a joy to watch grow up and become a mother of her own daughters. She is very precious to me, as are all our children, and I'm thankful for her good husband and the way she has lived her life. Happy Birthday, Anneke!!!

Greetings

Just want to say Happy Valentine's Day to my family (and any friends) who read this. I have so many people who I am thankful for and love dearly. Will you all be my valentines?

35 Things

I saw this on Amy's blog and thought, "That would be fun." So here goes:

TYPE ONLY 1 WORD.
1. Where is your cell phone? coat
2. Your significant other? Chief
3. Your hair? short
4. Your mother? funny
5. Your father? funnier
6. Your favorite thing? family
7. Your dream last night? weird
8. Your favorite drink? Water
9. Your dream/goal? wisdom
10. The room you're in? office
11. Your fear? mice
12. Where do you want to be in 6 years? home
13. Where were you last night? bed
14. What you're not? rich
15. Muffins? usually
16. One of your wish list items? Money
17. Where you grew up? Ashton
18. The last thing you did? eat
19. What are you wearing? pants
20. Your TV? old
21. Your pet? bird
22. Your computer? Compaq
23. Your life? good
24. Your mood? frustrated
25. Missing someone? family
27. Something you're not wearing? shoes
28. Favorite Store? Stokes
29. Your summer? anticipation
30. Your favorite color? yellow
31. When is the last time you laughed? today
32. Last time you cried? today
33. Four places I go over and over? Oakwood, copy center, home, bed
34. Four of my favorite foods? popcorn, potatoes, meatloaf, pizza
35. Four places I would rather be right now? movies, New York, Utah, Mesa