Lea-isms

She came home one day from school singing this little song from music class. "This is the song that never ends. Yes it goes on and on my friends. Some people, started singing it not knowing what it was. And they'll continue singing it forever just because.....(repeat)" (repeat) (repeat) and (repeat)....... Her teacher called it the "Drive you crazy song". A couple days later Lea said "I can't remember the words to the "Drive you crazy" song - do you remember mom?" Ummmm, yes, but I'm not telling.. No Lea I don't. :)

Wednesday was a half day and we planned to go to the park with friends. The Findlays take Lea to school and Miss Leslie asked if we were going to bring our bikes. No - Lea is the only one who has a bike. I think it was Hugh (Lea's friend) - "Does Lea still ride with training wheels? Because I don't anymore." (Something like that). Lea said "Yes I still have the training wheels because I'm scared." Lea the daredevil.

"When I'm 12, I'm going to get my ears pierced." Sure go ahead - you'll be 7 years ahead of me Lea. More and more things will happen for her when she turns 12.

Today we're watching our Sorensen cousins: Ashley asked "What days do you feed the pig?" Ummmm.... we don't. Lea walks in and casually says "We don't, cuz we already ate it." yep.

Jeff and His Random Mind

As was promised here are Jeff's 25 random things. I know I just wrote in the third person, which is weird, but so am I, so who cares. To begin with I have read many other 25 random things from people and have seen several state it was hard coming up with the 25 items. Whether or not I'd like to admit it, this was not difficult for me. Maybe I have a random life, but most likely its because I have a random mind. Alison would probably agree with the later. Many a time I have started a conversation with Alison, only to find her looking at me like I'm growing a third eye (really I could have said growing a beard for that is just as unlikely... see below) as she has no idea what I'm talking about. I of course am seriously irritated she can't read my mind and can't pick up my train of thought to find out how or why I would start a conversation in such a way. I then have to explain my mental process, which leaves her in wonderment on how I have managed to make it through life without finding myself on the pages of darwinawards.com. I often ponder this as well, but I'd better not push my luck tonight and ponder this any further or soon I'll find my mental progression move from pondering darwin awards to Jessica Simpson's recent weight gain, and then I'd never get this done. And please don't get caught up on the last sentence, as I don't understand how such a progression could occur, but it happens. Really its best to ignore it and pretend I'm normal. On that note, I'd better get to the list.

Supposedly their are "rules" to this whole thing, and is kosher to post the rules with this as its the thing to do, so here they are: Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits, or goals about you.

1. I like to wear speedos
2. I've failed at this because Alison told me to keep it clean, and that is a really unpleasant image
2a. I tend to do things people tell me not to do.
2b. I think it is funny she has to tell me to keep it clean
3. I like to exercise but don't
4. I did a triathlon in 2008 and almost finished last
5. I sleep 4-5 hours a night just because I don't want to sleep more
6. I am a CPA who knows nothing about taxes
7. I love football especially the NFL
8. I turned down a job to work for the Arizona Cardinals
9. I hate the sun, but live in Arizona
10. A doctor once laughed at me because of my medical history
11. I have had more than 7 concussion
12. I can't remember people’s names
13. I can't grow a beard
14. I used to be part of a singing group called the Spuddies
15. I once had a 30 minute phone conversation with a wrong number
16. People think my wife is a single mother
17. I have been hit by a car twice while riding my bike
17a. I did more damage to the car than it did to me
18. I use an iron more than my wife
19. I have ridden an electronic bull
20. I have ridden a real cow
21. I am not good at finishing home improvement projects. I'm really not good a finishing anyth...
22. I don't like to dress up for Halloween
23. I was caught by the police in the street holding an illegal shotgun - they took it away and told me to have a nice day
24. I was once a suspect in a kidnapping investigation
25. I wish I could play the guitar
26. Christmas trees make me sick
27. I don't like to follow rules

a child's prayer

After a rough sacrament meeting (wiggly, grumpy, tired, etc), we finally made it to Primary. Lea had been asked last week to give the opening prayer. It didn't occur to me to stay and listen, but Candace asked if I was - sure why not. Lea stood at the microphone, looked to the back to see if I was still there, and gave this sweet prayer: "Dear Heavenly Father, Please help us to feel safely. And...please help us to have a good time at Church. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen." I was so proud of her. After church I told her how great she did - she said: "I only said two things." Me: "That's okay - you did it by yourself and that's so great!" I was humbled by her simple prayer and all the stress of sacrament meeting disappeared and I enjoyed the rest of church. I love you Lea! :)

1st Sunday of the year: Lucas is pre-sunbeam; Lea - CTR6

Me, me, me! :)

For those not in the Facebook world - I originally posted this there. Rules: Once you've been tagged, you are supposed to write a note with 25 random things, facts, habits or goals about you. These are about me - Alison. Stay tuned for Jeff's list. :)

1. I'm the baby of my family and I love it! 2 sisters and 4 brothers.
2. I was an aunt for the first time at the age of 7. I remember taking my nephew to 1st grade for show-n-tell.
3. I lived in the same house until I went to college - my parents still live in that house.
4. I've had 4 surgeries in the same spot. Once when I was 7ish and 3 more in the past 6 years.
5. I've never broken a bone.
6. I knew 2 of my brother-in-laws long before I ever met Jeff.
7. I love to play sports and am very VERY competitive. (Bowling is my secret talent - I can even beat Jeff)
8. I'm not a dare devil - I'm afraid of heights.
9. I don't like new places or environments.
10. Large groups make me very uncomfortable and I only talk to people I know very well. Not exactly what you would call a social butterfly.
11. Have been called snobby or stuck-up because of #10.
12. I prefer to be at home - are we seeing a pattern here?
13. Animals make me nervous - horses, cows, dogs, rabbits, etc.
14. I won my class Spelling Bee in elementary school - not sure which grade (3rd or 4th), but was able to compete for the grade level in front of the whole school.
15. I know just as much and sometimes more than Jeff about football - NFL, college, player stats, etc. I've watched more football games in my life than I care to count. From Gridkids to college I watched my brothers play everywhere.
16. I have an autographed picture of Ty Detmer's (BYU quarterback) Heisman photo and met him in person to get it.
17. I can fall asleep in 20 minutes or less in the car no matter where we're going. I don't drive very much on our long trips and if I can make it an hour, it's a proud moment. :) Jeff does all the driving.
18. I like to watch "nerd" tv: Numb3rs is one of our favorite shows.
19. I have a major sweet tooth - favs are Reeses peanut butter cups and snickers - especially the snickers ice cream bars......yum! Also a big Dr. Pepper fan.
20. I don't like to try new things at restaurants - I have my favs and stick with those.
21. I taught preschool one year for Lea and 2 of her friends.
22. I learned to water-ski at a young age and hated it - I now enjoy it.
23. I have two kids named Lea and Luke (Lucas) and NO I don't like Star Wars. We moved away from the L names and the Star Wars theme for #3 - Abbey.
24. I currently own 9 pairs of shoes - until Christmas I only had 7.
25. I love my family and I love my life.

Me and my hubby

Luke-inese

It's the official language of Lucas. Only a select few can actually understand it, let alone speak it.

Sunday morning (we have 1 o'clock church), I was helping Lea take a bath and enters Lucas with this piece of advice. "Wea, no going potty in da baf". He's been told this several times.

A little bit later after she was dressed for church and had combed her hair herself (it looked cute). "ooo, Wea you wook so priddy".

Famous words occurring during "nap" time. "Mah (my) poopie." and then he proceeds to turn around so you can check the diaper.....

What a sweet boy! :) Do you speak Luke-inese?!

Soccer days

Lea started soccer and well it's been less than uneventful. Last year I mentioned she could play soccer after t-ball was over and it brought on much tears and "I don't want to play soccer". Well, she was a little more excited the closer signups came for soccer and the idea of having more pink sports equipment - poor Lucas with all those girlie hand-me-downs.... :) She was especially happy to know her friend Brisa was going to play and wanted to play on the same team. So off we went to our first practice with Coach Jeff (this one is Brisa's dad and Bishop of our last ward) and Alexis as the assistant coach. Well, that was fun and she had a great time being a "truck", "revving her engines" and follow the FUNdamentals that Jeff had prepared for them. Practice #2 was great as well. Team name: Greased Lightning and Coach Jeff calls the kids Lightning Bolts.

Running laps - Ethan (in the blue) played t-ball with Lea.

Then came Saturday - game day...... Not so happy Lea showed up and refused to get ready or even get out of the car at the game. After much tears, bribing, threatening by me and Jeff (the occasional threat from Lucas repeating us), she finally got out of the car and we made it to the field. We'd already missed the first 10 mintues (which is one period). They play 3 - 10 minute periods of 4 on 4.

She refused to play, go near the team, or put on her shinguards and new uniform. Ironically her shirt says JOY. :)
And don't think I'm so horrible for taking pictures. Don't you look back on difficult days and wish you'd taken pictures to remember and share the memories? I do. I wish I had taken Lea's picture when we were "enjoying" head lice - although that memory is burned in our brains for a very long time - lesson learned. :) We finally got her in the uniform and turned her over to Coach Jeff - we were out of patience and Coach Jeff has so much more.... thank you!!! :)

She's at least on the field - although not too interested in moving....

We're moving and may even crack a smile. We'll see.
NOPE. Not so much. She was running and randomly looked our way and this was the face we got as she ran off the field. Lea informed me she hit heads with another player. After a brief pep-talk from daddy Jeff, she went back and had a great time. Luckily our friends were there to cheer her and that was way better than her parents cheering her on. :) She loves Miss Becky (former preschool teacher) and Miss Erin (Ethan's mom). She glared at Coach Geoff (Ethan's dad) for trying to make her smile.

Ethan just scored a goal and Lea is all smiles too.

Worn out from running all over the field. YEAH! She was so happy after the game - had treats and was loving soccer!!!!