17 November 2007

The Nutcracker!


On Friday, James, Mama Judy, and I went to Weber State to see cousin Jaycee in the Nutcracker. She was a sugar plum ferry! She was cute and did a great job! I have seen the Nutcracker before and can't say I'm a huge fan of ballets, but it was entertaining and I thought the orchestra did a superb job!

My ears have a keen sense for unique juvenile conversation, I guess. Here is the conversation I heard while waiting in line at the drinking fountain during intermission. There were two boys, probably around 13 years old, one with short hair, one with shaggy, one with a button-down shirt, one with a sweater, both in khaki pants. I'm sure their moms made them come. They had apparently noticed the male ballerinas in the performance (do you call them ballerinas if they are men). . .

Boy 1: Hey Collin, did you think those guys had really tight pants.
Boy 2: Yeah, you'd think they'd have a little more room in them.
Boy 1: I know. Were they "tights?"
Boy 2: No (in a Duh! tone of voice). They're "bags."
Boy 1: Oh. I wouldn't want to wear them.
Boy 2: Me neither.
Boy 1: See you later
Boy 2: Bye.

Do you want to print paper cutouts of all of the characters from the Nutcracker?
Click here to do so from a PBS website.

14 November 2007

Under Construction!

We've had some problems. It is being fixed, but things are quite messy now. Don't worry, though, we are not actually using the toilet in the hall. There's another one that's actually hooked up downstairs. Hopefully things are fixed in another day or two. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure.

13 November 2007

I have failed, NaBloPoMo

I didn't write anything yesterday! I can't believe it. I have failed the month of November . . . I'm sorry.

So what has been going on in the last couple of days? James has been called to be the Elders Quorum President. He's feeling a little overwhelmed, but I think it's cool and he'll do a great job! I have to go to Relief Society tonight to talk about the University of Excellence. It's a thing our ward is doing based on the Pursuit of Excellence program that is similar to other church goal setting programs.

My 8th period is still driving me crazy, but today my grafitti artist finally got suspended. His first time graffiti partner got a good talking to and seemed pretty scared today. One of the boys who also causes us all grief every day actually stayed after class to apologize for his behavior on Friday. (I guess his mom got the e-mail I sent her.) They were even well-behaved during the fire drill. Wow! Maybe there is hope after all.

Willie stayed home from school, sick today.

We were supposed to pick up Alicia from the airport tonight, but she decided we weren't good enough and called another sibling. Poo poo on sisters-in-law with broken shoulders who don't think we're good enough.

Christmas is coming. My sister said she is nearly finished with her Christmas shopping. Poo poo on sisters who have to get their shopping done months in advance. Isn't is still November.?

The insurance came through and decided to fix our newest plumbing problem. They decided it was the bathtub that was leaking. They are replacing the whole tub/shower, and patching up two parts of the downstairs ceiling. No poo-pooing on insurance companies today. Things are good!

Have a great day, everyone!

11 November 2007

Happy Veterans Day!


It's Veterans Day today - November 11th! James decided to get all dappered up to go to church and to go speak in the care center sacrament meeting in our stake. It went well and was very patriotic. Don't you think he looks nice?