Today we went to a basketball game, YEAH, OK Lady Dawgs for winning :)
I loved being there because I also got to talk to my good friends from Omak and Cashmere.
I love this format of the regional tournament bringing all the teams together like this. It kind of reminds me of the football jamboree.
Then we went to the Princess and the Pea, and it was fabulous! I loved it, as did everyone who went with me.
We had quite the gaggle...Me, my little one, my mother-in-law, my oldest step-daughter, and her two girls (my grand babies). Yup, that would basically be four generations of us together! How much fun!!! I love all these girls so much!
Well, then after we decided to go to the Breadline for a late lunch. That was such a nice and relaxing time. I truly love spending time with them all.
Yup, today was super through and through :)
The only bummer for the day is that Ricky is sick. Poor guy!! We were supposed to have dinner with friends tonight, but we had to take a rain check because Rick is down with the flu.
2009/02/21
2009/02/19
Princess and the Pea
I can't wait to go and see the local production of Princess and the Pea. It's a Missoula Children's Theater show!
I am taking my little one, and I am going with my oldest step-daughter and my grandkids :) Yeah for family time! I need to ask Grandma if she wants to go, too, since she went with us last year.
This has become a tradition for us!
I love these shows! I love the concept behind them and that they bring versions of some of my favorite stories alive!
They have been doing these shows for almost as long as I have been on this planet!!
Like I said, I can't wait!
I am taking my little one, and I am going with my oldest step-daughter and my grandkids :) Yeah for family time! I need to ask Grandma if she wants to go, too, since she went with us last year.
This has become a tradition for us!
I love these shows! I love the concept behind them and that they bring versions of some of my favorite stories alive!
They have been doing these shows for almost as long as I have been on this planet!!
Like I said, I can't wait!
Something that makes me go...Hmmmmm
Recently I have the experience of being in a court and going through a legal process.
It's always interesting, but I think what surprises me the most is how people can outright LIE and think they won't get caught? Why would you put something in writing and swear it's the truth (and also allow others to do so on your behalf), and then think that nothing will happen?!
I guess that could be ego? Not sure. Whatever it is...I'm baffled.
It's always interesting, but I think what surprises me the most is how people can outright LIE and think they won't get caught? Why would you put something in writing and swear it's the truth (and also allow others to do so on your behalf), and then think that nothing will happen?!
I guess that could be ego? Not sure. Whatever it is...I'm baffled.
2009/02/18
Adding a pic :)
This is a pic of our little one's VIP shirt! I made her another one, too! She has a bear on it because that's her nickname...she's our little bear :) I love this pic, too, because she was looking out the window, and it was soooo sunny, YEAH!
2009/02/17
VIP
Today was a sUpEr DuPer day!!! Our little girl was the VIP (Very Important Person) in her classroom. She actually has this title for the week. I just love that her teacher does this!
I think it's such a cool thing for kids to experience, and I know they remember it because as we were busy preparing for this big week, Jordan kept talking about how he remembered everything from when he was the Student of the Week, when he was in first grade.
Then I was telling Cody (who is deployed right now) in an email about all we were doing, and he started talking about his experience of being the Super Star for the week in elementary school!
I can remember something similar, too. I was in the third grade, and I don't remember what we called it, but it sure felt good to be so appreciated :)
So, I will post pictures later of the really cool board we made to showcase our little one's life. She is so proud of that board and all of the things that are important in her life!
She wore her party dress to school, and she had me put curlers in her hair last night, as she wanted, "Big, curly hair like yours, Mom."
Of course, she got a zillion compliments, and she told me today after school that she felt so pretty today because everyone told her that they liked her dress and hair! Too cute!
I made her some special VIP shirts to wear later this week, and she is also going to wear her new cowgirl shirt that she got for Valentines Day :) She's so cute because she has her entire wardrobe planned out for this week! LOL!
She gets to take special snacks one day, and her daddy is going to surprise her at lunch tomorrow!!
Then on Friday her class is going to write special things about her and she will get this book to bring home.
This has been just as much fun for us :) Tonight we are busy writing her a special letter that her teacher will read to the class tomorrow!
What a great year first grade has been for us!!! We love her teacher to pieces, as she is an incredible woman who loves all of her kids so much. We never knew this teacher before this year, and how lucky and blessed we are to have her in our lives!
I think it's such a cool thing for kids to experience, and I know they remember it because as we were busy preparing for this big week, Jordan kept talking about how he remembered everything from when he was the Student of the Week, when he was in first grade.
Then I was telling Cody (who is deployed right now) in an email about all we were doing, and he started talking about his experience of being the Super Star for the week in elementary school!
I can remember something similar, too. I was in the third grade, and I don't remember what we called it, but it sure felt good to be so appreciated :)
So, I will post pictures later of the really cool board we made to showcase our little one's life. She is so proud of that board and all of the things that are important in her life!
She wore her party dress to school, and she had me put curlers in her hair last night, as she wanted, "Big, curly hair like yours, Mom."
Of course, she got a zillion compliments, and she told me today after school that she felt so pretty today because everyone told her that they liked her dress and hair! Too cute!
I made her some special VIP shirts to wear later this week, and she is also going to wear her new cowgirl shirt that she got for Valentines Day :) She's so cute because she has her entire wardrobe planned out for this week! LOL!
She gets to take special snacks one day, and her daddy is going to surprise her at lunch tomorrow!!
Then on Friday her class is going to write special things about her and she will get this book to bring home.
This has been just as much fun for us :) Tonight we are busy writing her a special letter that her teacher will read to the class tomorrow!
What a great year first grade has been for us!!! We love her teacher to pieces, as she is an incredible woman who loves all of her kids so much. We never knew this teacher before this year, and how lucky and blessed we are to have her in our lives!
2009/02/16
Going for a ride!
Last Saturday I got to go for a ride!! I was so excited to try out my new saddle (Rick gave it to me for Christmas).
We had such a good time, and I love my saddle by the way! I am such a girl because I love how all of my stuff matches :)
We rode for about an hour, and it was super sunny and mild as far as temperature goes. It was so nice, and it made me so wistful for spring.
I also am eager for our adventures this summer, as we will be doing a lot of horse camping.
I may also try out barrel racing, as I have had several of my friends offer to teach me. We will see...
One thing for sure, I LOVE my horse. I am so glad he is healthy again. That whole experience with Pigeon's Disease was scary and worrisome.
Now that Smokin' Joe feels better, he definitely is more fun to ride. He's got a walk that is incredibly fast, which is almost double-time from when he wasn't feeling so swell.
I still can't believe I lived so long without a horse in my life. I will not be without one now ever again!
We had such a good time, and I love my saddle by the way! I am such a girl because I love how all of my stuff matches :)
We rode for about an hour, and it was super sunny and mild as far as temperature goes. It was so nice, and it made me so wistful for spring.
I also am eager for our adventures this summer, as we will be doing a lot of horse camping.
I may also try out barrel racing, as I have had several of my friends offer to teach me. We will see...
One thing for sure, I LOVE my horse. I am so glad he is healthy again. That whole experience with Pigeon's Disease was scary and worrisome.
Now that Smokin' Joe feels better, he definitely is more fun to ride. He's got a walk that is incredibly fast, which is almost double-time from when he wasn't feeling so swell.
I still can't believe I lived so long without a horse in my life. I will not be without one now ever again!
Wow! So long, indeed!
The last time I posted here...January 25th! So much has been happening since then for sure!
I've Twittered some (over in the left column), but that's been about it.
Ironic, huh? A talker who is not talking. Go figure.
Let's see if I can get you up to speed. Well, let's first talk about the play!
Our show was incredible (last blog)!!! The kids pulled it off, as they always do. They were such a talented bunch.
The show itself made me laugh, cry, and just think about life in general.
Several people who came and saw the show did have tears themselves. Good storyline and strong acting can evoke those intense emotions.
My favorite moment during our run was just following our matinee. A group of older ladies (in their 70s and 80s) had made a special day of it by going to lunch at the Breadline and then coming to our show.
All of these ladies came up to the actors and me in absolute gratitude. They had tears in their eyes as they told us that thie play will forever leave an impression on their hearts. They thanked us all.
And, as they walked away, I looked at these incredible teenagers and reminded them what gifts they all are...what powerful talents they have and are willing to share with others. Man, talk about a PROUD moment!!
The only thing that saddened me about the show was the lack of attendance. I was surprised at how many people did not come to the show, especially our own employees in the District, and yet, I saw so many of them at the home basketball games prior and after the running of the show.
I realize it will take time, but I am committed to remind people how valuable the arts are and should be!!
The best part of it all was remembering just how much I love drama and directing shows! I can't wait for our next one now!
I've Twittered some (over in the left column), but that's been about it.
Ironic, huh? A talker who is not talking. Go figure.
Let's see if I can get you up to speed. Well, let's first talk about the play!
Our show was incredible (last blog)!!! The kids pulled it off, as they always do. They were such a talented bunch.
The show itself made me laugh, cry, and just think about life in general.
Several people who came and saw the show did have tears themselves. Good storyline and strong acting can evoke those intense emotions.
My favorite moment during our run was just following our matinee. A group of older ladies (in their 70s and 80s) had made a special day of it by going to lunch at the Breadline and then coming to our show.
All of these ladies came up to the actors and me in absolute gratitude. They had tears in their eyes as they told us that thie play will forever leave an impression on their hearts. They thanked us all.
And, as they walked away, I looked at these incredible teenagers and reminded them what gifts they all are...what powerful talents they have and are willing to share with others. Man, talk about a PROUD moment!!
The only thing that saddened me about the show was the lack of attendance. I was surprised at how many people did not come to the show, especially our own employees in the District, and yet, I saw so many of them at the home basketball games prior and after the running of the show.
I realize it will take time, but I am committed to remind people how valuable the arts are and should be!!
The best part of it all was remembering just how much I love drama and directing shows! I can't wait for our next one now!
