Another Aggie in the Family!

Okay, I don't know what's in our gene pool to draw our family to go to Utah State, but Madison is definately in! I think it came down to the chapstick they sent her with the "Utah State" logo on it! Now that she's made the decision, she's starting to get excited. I'm doing a lot of research on the school - it looks like she'll have a great time.

This week has been "eat out of the crockpot week" as we all come and go from our activities. It was really great to have a few minutes to read scriptures last night. It's back to spring soccer/field hockey and I thought that while one child is waiting, we can read together and make good use of the time.

Tonight is Patrick's third lesson with the sister missionaries. They are incredible sisters, and always bring in the spirit. Patrick reports back to Camp Lejuene next week, but has said that he wants to be baptized. I think he needs more time to learn - hopefully there will be a group of active LDS in Afghanistan. Whether or not Patrick joins the church, it has been really good to have him come visit & hang out- we care about him very much. Madison was asked to Prom yesterday by her good friend Jordan. He borrowed the music from the chorus teacher, scanned in a copy, and wrote "Madison, will you go to Prom with me?" in the alto line. The chorus teacher had a special copy just for Madison and she was so "out of it" she began singing the line while the chorus was watching her and laughing. I love that idea! She brought the music home, and he did a great job! I think she'll really have a good time going wtih a friend.

Garrett is sick and Cecily sick again. I have watched more Disney movies holding Cecily than I'd like to admit. It's sad when you think that Disney's Tarzan is sexy - so wrong!

Move over Michaelangelo!

Today I had a lot to do, but the beautiful blue sky and melting snow called Cecily and I outside,

and we played for an hour or two in the afternoon. She sled on the hill, then we made snow angels and ate snow and ice at the park. We tried to make a snowman, but it kind of made itself into a sculpture, and before you knew it, I was making Venus. I'm glad I got a picture, because some teenagers kicked it down a few minute later. Tonight a rep. from Utah State called Madison to talk about her college decision, and after talking to the girl, Madison is thinking seriously about going to Utah State. I don't think she can go wrong with either school, and I think she is excited about smaller classes, more face to face time with the professors, more diversity, and the music theatre program. This is a big decision! I need to get the kids to bed now, and Madison and Rhett are going to sit down and talk about colleges.

Birthday Girl and Spice Girl

We had a small family party after church for Becca's big "8" party. Aunt Laura drove down from Alexandria to come to the party! Becca's requests for birthday presents ran went from a tropical clown fish in an aquarium to a trash can - not just any trash can, but a steel plated one with a lid and a pedal to push the lid up and down. Becca is unique, and I found most of the gifts believe it or not at "Ross Dress for Less" while shopping with my friend, Sachiko. I also found a $39 prom dress for Madison that she actually loves! We have another snow day today - this time the school out is warranted, because we were socked in overnight! I went to "Earl's Hardware" and bought three disc sleds, waxed the bottoms with candle wax, and the kids are outside hitting a big hill by a friend's home.

Money from Aunt Laura was welcomed, as was the steel trash can. Maybe her room will look a little cleaner now. Here's a hint... happy birthday... I got you some laundry detergent!

She loved her scriptures. The pink case was the envy of all. Thank you Gramster!
Friday night was "Senior Karaoke Night". Madison was part of the spice girls, letting "Ginger Spice be her alter-ego for the night. Rhett and I went discreetly since Madison wasn't crazy about us watching her. You can see the act on youtube below, and they won first prize out of twelve acts! Because of the recession, they won free french fries and cookies from the cafeteria at lunch. Definately a belt-tightener from last year! Leather pants courtesy of Goodwill.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qQYDP7hReLY