Here are the rules:
1.Link to the person who tagged you and post these rules on your post. (I don't really know how to do this, but I will try)
2.Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog, some random, some weird.
3.Tag 7 people at the end of your post by leaving their names as well as links to their blogs.
4.Comment to the people you've tagged and let them know they've been tagged.
Alright then, here I go......
1. I have skydived and bungee jumped! **Bungee jumping is worse, you have to worry about going down, AND going UP!**
2. I love to sing, BUT I am not too good:)
3. When I am shopping, I am the cheapest person in the world.
4. I love garlic. Pickled garlic, roasted garlic at Johnny Carinos, and Buddys salad!
5. I am a momma bear...Don't mess with my cubs!
6. I love to organize events, but my personal paperwork is a mess!
7. I have never been a runner...EVER! But in my mind I run all the time (like in marathons and stuff), and I LOVE the feeling!
Okay, so those are 7 things about me. Am I just too weird? Can we still be friends? Now I want to hear about you so I can decide if I can be friends with you! Just kidding....No really take the tag challenge!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Memories
I thought this looked like fun so I posted a few memories on a couple of my friends blogs who are doing this and decided to try it on mine.
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2.Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog then you are a party pooper...remember, every party needs one and that is why I invited you! Again...no pressure :)
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2.Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses.If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you. If you don't want to play on your blog then you are a party pooper...remember, every party needs one and that is why I invited you! Again...no pressure :)
Poky Pride Never Dies!
Poky Pride Never Dies. This is true. It is funny how we can still feel like we belong in High School. Whenever I am at an event when the Indianettes do their War dance, I still get chills. When I drive by Poky the words "We are loyal to you Poky High..." still come to mind. When I hear the word Highland I still get a little tense. Ya, I know that as an adult I should totally not be admitting to this. Friday night was the 2008 Blue and Black Bowl. Blue for Poky, Black for Highland. We live in the heart of Highland boundries. We moved from the heart of Poky boundries plus I am an alum. In our neighborhood we have former star Highland athletes and women who lead the Highland cheerleaders, not to mention the youth who currently attend.
Jason Ramsey coaches Poky defense and Kim, Tiffany and I all went to Poky. Our kids LOVE Poky, and we joke about how we will have to move so our kids won't go to Highland. Kim decided it would be fun to have a tailgate party before the game and paint faces, and paint hair. It was pretty funny, because the Ellis' both went to Highland, but were good sports and sat with us at the game. Their kids of course like Highland. When they were painting faces, Kymball said: Can you write "highland" across my forehead? Tiffanys daughters looked shocked and said "Ummmm, NO!"
Yes, I did let them put blue and red bows in my hair. (I totally would have let them use paint too, but I was the only adult who even did the bows---didn't TOTALLY want to stand out!) The kids all looked adorable! We had so much fun. Tiffany and I cheered like we did in high school. And all of us were good fans for the first quarter. At half time it was way past bedtime for us old fogies.
It brought back so many fun memories. It also brought back bruises on the back of my calfs! It was wonderful to see the kids have so much fun together. I loved seeing them all dressed up, filled with pride and excitement like I had. And yes, I do have a lot of crow to eat! Word of warning...trash talk is totally overrated....especially when your team does not win!
Jason Ramsey coaches Poky defense and Kim, Tiffany and I all went to Poky. Our kids LOVE Poky, and we joke about how we will have to move so our kids won't go to Highland. Kim decided it would be fun to have a tailgate party before the game and paint faces, and paint hair. It was pretty funny, because the Ellis' both went to Highland, but were good sports and sat with us at the game. Their kids of course like Highland. When they were painting faces, Kymball said: Can you write "highland" across my forehead? Tiffanys daughters looked shocked and said "Ummmm, NO!"
Yes, I did let them put blue and red bows in my hair. (I totally would have let them use paint too, but I was the only adult who even did the bows---didn't TOTALLY want to stand out!) The kids all looked adorable! We had so much fun. Tiffany and I cheered like we did in high school. And all of us were good fans for the first quarter. At half time it was way past bedtime for us old fogies.
It brought back so many fun memories. It also brought back bruises on the back of my calfs! It was wonderful to see the kids have so much fun together. I loved seeing them all dressed up, filled with pride and excitement like I had. And yes, I do have a lot of crow to eat! Word of warning...trash talk is totally overrated....especially when your team does not win!Last note: You feel really old when you are in the womens bathroom and they say "ladies first" to you....for crying out loud!!!!
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Why get a Jack-o-lantern when you have a Jaron
The tooth fairy has visited the Gordon home 2 times this week! Jaron had Mrs. Welch pull his tooth on Thursday, and last night I pulled the second one! (I feel pretty cool, because I have never pulled a tooth before.)
So tonight as I was doing homework with him I looked at him and thought "Man, Jarons smile looks just like a jack-o-lantern smile!" Gotta love Jaron--he has a great personality!
A Halloween Story
Saturday, the kids and I were able to get the Halloween decorations up! Sean reminded me of a story that happened a couple Halloweens ago. Sean has a great schedule now, but a few years ago it was pretty crazy, and he was gone ALOT.
I got the bug to put out Halloween decorations. I was probably pregnant with Emily, so it was just me and the boys. When Sean landed, he got a message from me in tears. By the time he called, I was fine, but apparently earlier that evening when I was putting out the decorations, I got spooked. They scared me so bad that I hid out in the bedroom with the doors locked! I guess I didn't want those decorations to come get me! Hahaha.
Friday, October 10, 2008
I am having a great day
Man! Do I ever have some wonderful friends! I didn't realize that I was sounding so negative last night. I was concerned, and when you add tired into the mix, then I guess it gets a little bit messy.
I have been so excited for the great info that has been coming out this week about saving money. I guess I get my enjoyment of bargains from my Grandma Gibson. My uncle Kurt said "If shopping were an Olympic sport, Mom would definatly get the gold medal. Not only that, but she would get it at the bronze price!"
I can't claim to be at that level yet, but I have been known to brag about a bargain or two! hahahaha (Those of you who spend time with me know that I am constantly bragging about getting things 90% off!)
I am thrilled, because Sean has been gone this whole week, and will be home tonight! Yeah! Happy Friday!! :)
I have been so excited for the great info that has been coming out this week about saving money. I guess I get my enjoyment of bargains from my Grandma Gibson. My uncle Kurt said "If shopping were an Olympic sport, Mom would definatly get the gold medal. Not only that, but she would get it at the bronze price!"
I can't claim to be at that level yet, but I have been known to brag about a bargain or two! hahahaha (Those of you who spend time with me know that I am constantly bragging about getting things 90% off!)
I am thrilled, because Sean has been gone this whole week, and will be home tonight! Yeah! Happy Friday!! :)
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Being a mom is not for the faint of heart!
The reason is that your heart is so full multiple times a day! Sometimes you are so full of happiness, that you feel it will burst! Then on the flip side, it breaks constantly. Not only does your heart ache for yourself, but most painful is seeing those you love in pain. Even if your child is crying because their ice cream melted too fast, it brings on a flood of emotion and concern.
Then there is the disappointment that comes from their mistakes. Then of course the huge guilt that comes for YOUR mistakes!
Perhaps the biggest pain comes in pushing them thru their struggles. You know that they HAVE to do something incredibly difficult for them in order to overcome it.
Then of course there are other times when we have absolutly NO CLUE what to do, and you just have to ride it out.
I am currently riding the motherhood coaster! I have no clue of what to do, yet remain hopeful. I think I will retreat to being a child. Tonight I plan on turning my concerns over to Heavenly Father, knowing that he loves me and my entire family. I don't know if he is going to plow ahead thru my troubles for me, or if he will be the ever loving Heavenly Father standing behind me PUSHING me in the right direction.
I guess it is true, we may be a parent, but we will always be a child!
I am so greatful to be surrounded by the best people in the whole world. Have a great day! :)
Then there is the disappointment that comes from their mistakes. Then of course the huge guilt that comes for YOUR mistakes!
Perhaps the biggest pain comes in pushing them thru their struggles. You know that they HAVE to do something incredibly difficult for them in order to overcome it.
Then of course there are other times when we have absolutly NO CLUE what to do, and you just have to ride it out.
I am currently riding the motherhood coaster! I have no clue of what to do, yet remain hopeful. I think I will retreat to being a child. Tonight I plan on turning my concerns over to Heavenly Father, knowing that he loves me and my entire family. I don't know if he is going to plow ahead thru my troubles for me, or if he will be the ever loving Heavenly Father standing behind me PUSHING me in the right direction.
I guess it is true, we may be a parent, but we will always be a child!
I am so greatful to be surrounded by the best people in the whole world. Have a great day! :)
My crazy husband
For those of you who may not know me well, I want to preface this a little. Sean and I have been married for 11 years. I am happy to say that I am truly married to my best friend. As such, one of our favorite things to do together (get your mind out of the gutter, the is a G rated blog!) is to laugh together. Aside from our children, our greatest source of humor comes from eachother.
Sean has been a pilot for over 15 years. He grew up in the bay area, and for our first Christmas together we flew to California to visit family. One of the sites he took me to was the Golden Gate Bridge. I thought it was odd that everyone kept teasing him. They were pushing at him, and our nieces were looking over the edge, and Sean would get really mad at them. His oldest brother Curt is a real tease. Apparently Sean is totally AFRAID OF HEIGHTS! My man-of-steel pilot husband is afraid of heights!
Who would have imaginged that a pilot would be afraid of heights! Well, yesterday I got this photo of him standing on a suspension bridge. Apparently this is the WORLDS highest suspension bridge! (Don't ask me where it is, I can't even keep track of where he goes anymore!) lol
Monday, October 6, 2008
Reasons to be prepared!
Okay, so you all know that I have been totally freaking out about food storage lately. The following is an e-mail my friend Cami Ellis forwarded to me. It was friend of a friend who is living in Texas dealing with hurricane Ike.
Dear Friends:
Just to let you know that we are doing well. We have a 6'x6'hole in our roof, no electricity or running water, Trees downeverywhere. However, because we listened to the counsel of our Prophet we are prepared. In fact it seems to me that it's only the members ofthe church who seem to be calm, prepared, and helping one another withtrees in roofs, flooding, etc.
There is a POD or Point of Distribution in Tomball where we live. Thereyou get water and ice IF you have enough fuel to wait in the 3 hourlines. We don't have to do that because we have 3 full water barrels, 75juice bottles filled with water, and our pool which is dirty but we useit to flush.
It is very difficult to get gas. Police guard the stations when fuel isdelivered and you might wait half a day to get up to the pump just tohave them say, "Too bad, we are out".
I am grateful that we have a generator. We run it 4 hours a day to keepour fridge and light. I am grateful that we have had fuel for it. Youcan't even buy gas containers as they are rationed. We can only buy breadonce a week and are limited to 2 loaves at a time. Water is rationed by thecase at the grocery store. 3 cases per family.
The ATM machines do not have power. For the past 6 months I have stashed small bills away because I have had such a feeling of foreboding. Wehave cash because of that. LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT. Get cash in small billsbecause the stores can't make change and credit and debit cards oftendon't work. I had to pay 5 dollars more for an item because theycouldn't make change for me. PHONES ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY.
Believe it or not...I have not had a bath in 4 days, Today was the firstday I got to wash my hair with pool water. I haven't fixed my hair in aweek!!! It just doesn't matter anymore. We can not do laundry becausewe don't have water. So, we wear our clothes until they are literallydisgusting. When we do finally get water we will have to boil it since itis contaminated. I am grateful for my parents. When we got low on generator fuel theydrove 45 minutes to help us. They filled up their cans and brought us 10gallons of fuel which kept us going until this morning at 6:00 am whenwe finally found some gas.
A prepared Family and a loving extended family is the key to survival andmaking it through right now. I know that my parents would drive to theend of the earth to help me and it's nice knowing they are there. I knowthat I would do the same for my children. I want all of you to know that I have such a testimony of following thecounsel of our living prophet. There really is safety and peace in yourheart if you are prepared. Please get your generators, 5 gas cans fullof gas, canned goods, baby items, baby wipes to bathe, and all thewater you can store...even if you have to trip on it in your home. Haveyour lanterns, crank flashlights, tarps, rope, etc.. ready to go becauseyou never know when it will be your turn to endure the test. It'soverwhelming, but it's going to be ok eventually. I have a home, I havefood, I have water, because I listened to the counsel of the prophet. Please make sure you do the same. It's time to have your life in order. Tomorrow may be too late.
I know that if we are prepared, we have nothing to fear. I am so greatful to be a member of the church and have a living prophet of God. We have been warned to be prepared (not freak out like me) and I know that we will be blessed from our obedience. I loved the tip about water and money in small bills. Thanks for all the motivation and gentle reminders !
Dear Friends:
Just to let you know that we are doing well. We have a 6'x6'hole in our roof, no electricity or running water, Trees downeverywhere. However, because we listened to the counsel of our Prophet we are prepared. In fact it seems to me that it's only the members ofthe church who seem to be calm, prepared, and helping one another withtrees in roofs, flooding, etc.
There is a POD or Point of Distribution in Tomball where we live. Thereyou get water and ice IF you have enough fuel to wait in the 3 hourlines. We don't have to do that because we have 3 full water barrels, 75juice bottles filled with water, and our pool which is dirty but we useit to flush.
It is very difficult to get gas. Police guard the stations when fuel isdelivered and you might wait half a day to get up to the pump just tohave them say, "Too bad, we are out".
I am grateful that we have a generator. We run it 4 hours a day to keepour fridge and light. I am grateful that we have had fuel for it. Youcan't even buy gas containers as they are rationed. We can only buy breadonce a week and are limited to 2 loaves at a time. Water is rationed by thecase at the grocery store. 3 cases per family.
The ATM machines do not have power. For the past 6 months I have stashed small bills away because I have had such a feeling of foreboding. Wehave cash because of that. LISTEN TO THE SPIRIT. Get cash in small billsbecause the stores can't make change and credit and debit cards oftendon't work. I had to pay 5 dollars more for an item because theycouldn't make change for me. PHONES ONLY WORK OCCASIONALLY.
Believe it or not...I have not had a bath in 4 days, Today was the firstday I got to wash my hair with pool water. I haven't fixed my hair in aweek!!! It just doesn't matter anymore. We can not do laundry becausewe don't have water. So, we wear our clothes until they are literallydisgusting. When we do finally get water we will have to boil it since itis contaminated. I am grateful for my parents. When we got low on generator fuel theydrove 45 minutes to help us. They filled up their cans and brought us 10gallons of fuel which kept us going until this morning at 6:00 am whenwe finally found some gas.
A prepared Family and a loving extended family is the key to survival andmaking it through right now. I know that my parents would drive to theend of the earth to help me and it's nice knowing they are there. I knowthat I would do the same for my children. I want all of you to know that I have such a testimony of following thecounsel of our living prophet. There really is safety and peace in yourheart if you are prepared. Please get your generators, 5 gas cans fullof gas, canned goods, baby items, baby wipes to bathe, and all thewater you can store...even if you have to trip on it in your home. Haveyour lanterns, crank flashlights, tarps, rope, etc.. ready to go becauseyou never know when it will be your turn to endure the test. It'soverwhelming, but it's going to be ok eventually. I have a home, I havefood, I have water, because I listened to the counsel of the prophet. Please make sure you do the same. It's time to have your life in order. Tomorrow may be too late.
I know that if we are prepared, we have nothing to fear. I am so greatful to be a member of the church and have a living prophet of God. We have been warned to be prepared (not freak out like me) and I know that we will be blessed from our obedience. I loved the tip about water and money in small bills. Thanks for all the motivation and gentle reminders !
Friday, October 3, 2008
So this is honest labor!!!
The above photos are of 15 months of an entire school collecting them!
Keep in mind that I volunteered for this! Last year I had a wonderful idea to really pitch in and help the new school make money. As I searched for things to do, everything I could find already had somebody doing it. Then the idea came: Cream of Weber milk tops! I get that kind of milk anyway!
You always hear about schools getting like $700 for box tops, so I was really excited--we go thru 3-5 gallons a week, so I thought "The Gordons could do that alone!" Ya right! There was already quite a few milk tops when I began the project 15 months ago. I have been collecting them, and storing them at home for 15 months. Sean had threatened to throw them out several times. I knew that he was serious this last time, so I finally counted them up.
For a grand total of 771 milk tops. After I get my paperwork completed, in a couple months our school should get a check of a grand total of........wait for it...........yes..........$38.00! That is an average of 8.4 cents a day!
Okay, so seriously I am totally happy to do it, and every bit of money is helpful and appreciated, and yes we are doing it for the kids, but it reminds me:
On a shopping trip, Tupperware party, Christmas, buying school stuff, etc., you could totally blow a ton of money without even blinking an eye. If you are trying to save money, by scrimping on groceries, gas, entertainment, hand me downs, etc, IT TAKES FOREVER just to get $30!!!!!
So the next time we are slothful and buy whatever we want, or struggle to save for something special, I hope to remember the MILK TOP story for MYSELF and my family, and really make my choices count!
(Now my subtle tribute to Paul Harvey): So now you know THE REST OF MY STORY...GOODDAY!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Raspberries!!!
We are so excited and in disbelief! Jaron was outside playing and said "Mom, come look. We have raspberries!" I knew that we had acouple of buds, so I said "Ya, are they white?" "No, they are purple or red. I had to go look for myself. We actually got raspberries this year! We were able to eat 6 raspberries today! Hopefully we should get about 2 more in a couple days, and if the weather holds out for another few weeks, another handful. SO AWESOME!!!! We have really been blessed this year. I have loved having a garden! BUT, does anyone need yellow squash?!?!!!
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Potatoes!
Jarons class has been learning about potatoes in school. As part of their studies, they went to the potatoe expo in Blackfoot. Today we went to a farmers field to glean potatoes. They will be donating them to the foodbank.
When I was about 12 I did this with a youth group. I remember the potatoes being few and far between. With this memory in mind, I decided to pick up all the potatoes (even the ones the size of my thumb.) I did manage to fill a bag (probably a hundred potatoes). I kept noticing that I was giving the kids bags constantly. The crazy thing was that they were getting full!...with BIG ones, too. Before long, bags were breaking, and I was running to help kids. Then I noticed these rows full of large potatoes. The kids were sitting by the row just loading them into the bags!
Once again memories from my youth come back to me wandering away from the group finding huge potatoe after potatoe. Then getting in trouble because I was digging where they had not been harvested yet. To myself I am thinking "Oh no, they are going to get in trouble." I then notice that it is not just the kids doing it, but all the adults as well!
I kept making comments like "Oh, looks like they missed a few, or You call this GLEANING? or do you really think it is okay to get THESE ones." **Okay, so I admit I am a paranoid dork!** But they all just laughed at me! As we were driving to the spud cellar, the thought occured to me.."I bet he left those out so it would be a little easier for the kids, afterall, they are going to the foodbank!"
After we took the kids back to school, Sean and I went back and got some for ourselves. And by then of course, they had all been harvested! I was right (eventually), that farmer was just being a really nice guy to us! So needless to say, I worked very hard for those potatoes...the first time out of stupidity, the second time because I really WAS gleaning! I am sore and tired, but so very greatful for the wonderful experience with Jaron and Sean, and for the blessing of those potatoes!
When I was about 12 I did this with a youth group. I remember the potatoes being few and far between. With this memory in mind, I decided to pick up all the potatoes (even the ones the size of my thumb.) I did manage to fill a bag (probably a hundred potatoes). I kept noticing that I was giving the kids bags constantly. The crazy thing was that they were getting full!...with BIG ones, too. Before long, bags were breaking, and I was running to help kids. Then I noticed these rows full of large potatoes. The kids were sitting by the row just loading them into the bags!
Once again memories from my youth come back to me wandering away from the group finding huge potatoe after potatoe. Then getting in trouble because I was digging where they had not been harvested yet. To myself I am thinking "Oh no, they are going to get in trouble." I then notice that it is not just the kids doing it, but all the adults as well!
I kept making comments like "Oh, looks like they missed a few, or You call this GLEANING? or do you really think it is okay to get THESE ones." **Okay, so I admit I am a paranoid dork!** But they all just laughed at me! As we were driving to the spud cellar, the thought occured to me.."I bet he left those out so it would be a little easier for the kids, afterall, they are going to the foodbank!"
After we took the kids back to school, Sean and I went back and got some for ourselves. And by then of course, they had all been harvested! I was right (eventually), that farmer was just being a really nice guy to us! So needless to say, I worked very hard for those potatoes...the first time out of stupidity, the second time because I really WAS gleaning! I am sore and tired, but so very greatful for the wonderful experience with Jaron and Sean, and for the blessing of those potatoes!
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