Scripture Study

In addition to reading the scriptures this time we are trying to bring them to life. We bought Heros Lessons from the Book of Mormon by John Bytheway. It's an excellent tool. It can be purchased from Desert Book Club. We also bought American Mormon, I wasn't that impressed, and the RM.

Blogging

I can't wait to figure out my issues with posting. But honestly the best part about blogging is I get to reflect on current activities we are doing. Then I can truly sit back and be amazed by what all life has to offer. My boys loved attending Grandpa's solo. Lil Dan sang the chorus to Old Man River the whole way home. All he asked for at Christmas is he wished Grandpa would sing "I'll Be Home For Christmas". He wishes it we're on his MP3 player. They also enjoyed seeing their cousins again. At scripture study tonite for Jacob Chapter 3 & 4, We made tin foil plates. Eddie Ray was frustrated because the pen didn't work on foil so well. Tonight was really his first experience with engraving. But we all took the time to write in our Journals our testimonies. And we Thank Aunt Marianne for the cool journals we had to write in. As soon as the boys get a new journal they journal in it, even if they have tons of pages left in the last. It is just wonderful to watch the growth in all 3 of our young men. I learn so much from them daily. Rick and Dan both challenged themselves to make the next rank in scouting by the end of summer.

On Friday I took the boys out to Zio Johno's. What a blast Eddie Ray had a 40 oz lemonade and sprite mix. He dumped it, guess who wore it? Yep, Mom. Needless to say the rest of the evening was shot at that point. I looked as though I had a rather large bladder and it had let lose. Priceless moments eh? We came home and watched the Work and the Glory. It was awesome the boys were intrigued. Not a word they just soaked it in. For anyone who has not seen it, We as a family highly recommend it. So this morning the boys are playing all nice, busy being boys Dan & I deceide to go to our room and talk. We lock the door, probably 10 minutes later Dan's keys fall out the lock and I can see my key coming through the lock. Eddie Ray had deceided anything we had to talk about there was enough time to have done, so he was just going to see what we were up to. He is such a riot. He is way to smart for his own good. He did start off this morning by coming in to say hello then ran down stairs and made Dan & I a fake breakfast in bed. Then Ricky made us Scrambled Eggs and toast to actually fill us up. Life is good! Like I said my boys give me great material for my warped sense of humor.

Center for the Arts

Lil Dan had his art displayed at the Center for the Arts. They had a culture fair, Thursday March 6,2008. He made a section of the cool totem poles. What a great night. I ighly reccomend the Youth Pavillon to everyone, it's $5.00 per child. It's hours of fun and unlimited exploring. I can't wait for the official opening April 6. We only saw 1 floor. We were there for 1 1/2 hrs and still didn't make it through everything. But what a blast to watch as my boys had endless fun. We topped the night off at Happy Chef with Hot Chocolates. Eddie Ray wanted to know if it was a "date". I said so to speak. Then we got home, I was at the front of the house and the boys in the kitchen, the dog outside. Blackie went wild, the boys let him in and just as they shut the door. Some guy came out of the garage and ran for our back door. You can tell he pressed his face up against the window. So then I had a barking dog and screaming boys. Needless to say it was a long night. Eddie Ray is home with me today. He had nightmares all night and is quite clingy. Hopefully this is one post that I didn't mispell anything.

Nick Names
Dan - Big Dan, BFD, Dano, Danny, Daddy Dan
Susanne - Piepee, Sanne, The Lady
Ricky- Rick, Ricky, Ricardo
Dan- Where do we begin Lil Dan, Dan, Danny, JD, lil Dano
Eddie Ray- Monster, Little Ricky, Eddie Ray Ray

We are in 2nd Nephi Chapter 30. I can't believe how much more we are all getting out of this reading of the Book of Mormon. Sorry we couldn't take the challenge in honor of President Hinckley. It has been wonderful just reading one chapter at a time and truley pondering it. The boys immediately picked up on false doctrine from other churches. Like the Popcorn church we were invited to, come to a movie Theatre sing god's praises, and eat popcorn, come dressed however. The boys felt that could be one that they were talking about. Eddie Ray has finally memorized the 1st article of faith. "We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in his son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost"
As I lay around sick the last 2 days how it warms the heart to hear your youngest return home from school and say to his Dad " I'm gonna go snuggle with my Mom, she needs me" He was right I did. We read 6 books together. Then he had to go.
I thank Heavenly Father every day for these 3 precious souls he entusted us with. Can they frazzle me oh Yes! But most of all they complete our family, oh the miracles we see in them everday, not to mention they give me a great material for my warped sense of humor. I should have taken pictures but I just felt so icky on Sunday. I was wearing shorts, Eddie Ray complained he wanted shorts on to. I said I didn't care. Next thing I know he is in my room with his (NEW) camoflauge pants on cut horriably. I asked him how that happened? He said he didn't know. Til I reminded him I put those pants away, I asked for his scissors and the pant legs. He brought them right to me. I told him maybe we'd let him wear to school on Monday. Talk about a shocked look on a little boy.

Super Survey

Getting to know ME
Where were you born? Waterloo, Iowa Middle name: Renee How old will you be this year? 40 Wierd other than new aches I feel the same as I did at 20. Good or bad I don't know Nicknames: Piepee ( All the other are not tolerated by me. Oh except Brett use to call me Sanne and Nichol called me "the Lady" Are you taller than your mother or father? Yes Do you cry often during movies? If it's in any way emotional, I'm bound to cry. Charly still gets me.
What is your biggest pet peeve? People assuming I would just love to watch their monkeys all day while they play. Okay that sounds just nasty. I love children, but some just don't get I would love to just hang with mine. Their only little for so long. Favorite color: Burgandy Favorite foods: Ahh... so many. I love Italian! Manicotti has to top the list. As my husband says it depends on Restaurant. Village Inn Works skillet, Wendy's Taco Salad, you get the idea, I find a food I stick with it.Favorite Beverage: Sprite then Milk .Favorite cold cereal: Peanut Butter Capn Crunch Favorite smells: Cinnamon Apple Pie, Stetson, fresh baked bread Favorite time of day: Around 10:00pm I get to wind down and see my husband with out Eddie Ray standing in between us going" I want up there to"
Favorite make-up products? Lip gloss or lipstick, I haven't been into make up for a while. You know it's a special day if I actually put it on. How many pillows do you sleep with? Four, My husband says I am a pillow hog .Do you play an instrument? No Have you ever been skinny dipping? Yes. in Florida at Cocoa Beach @ 3 am. Did you do any sports in High School? Basketball and Powder Puff Football. What was the last movie you saw in the theater? The Bucket List, it was pretty funny at times. What is your favorite article of clothing? My overalls, they are comfy and practical, my husband just doesn't think it's so attractive. What is your dream vacation? Hawaii. It's where my husband wants to retire. What was your first impression of your spouse? I couldn't keep Dan & Brian D. straight, one was nice with a cute butt. The other annoying. But in a Perkins kitchen uniform, they all kind of blend together. If you were an animal what would you be? A Bird they get to fly for free, and they sing most of the day, worst part they eat worms. And most know how I feel about hose after 4th Grade What is your favorite "me- time" activity? Reading, watching movies, working on cars, Favorite TV shows? Grey's, Boston Legal, Medium, sad but I have Satellite Dish. I love the Speed Channel, but my favorites are all on Sundays, so I don't get to see them. What is your dream car? 73 Monte Carlo or a 67 Chevy Camaro Black Cherry. What is one of your weaknesses? Marianne's shortbread cookies. What do you fix for dinner when there's nothing to fix? A soup of odds and ends. However now I have a menu, I have to syick to Monday Thru Saturday. It takes away the sponetity. If you could live in a different decade/era which one would it be? I'm not really sure, like Amanda I am intrigued by that era but I'm not sure I'd get my chores done. .What is the emotion you feel the most? Happy Do you consider yourself outgoing? Yes, sort of. What is something you are constantly working on? Being a better mom! Any hidden talents? I'm not sure What is a word or phrase you overuse? Bull, it seems alot of people i have contact with are full of it, so I feel compelled to say "Bull" What was the hardest thing that happened to you this past year? Dealing with issues from my kid's past. What is the best thing that happened to you this past year? Celebrating twenty years with Dan. What is one thing you hope to accomplish this year? Getting the engine finished in the Monte and completing the Book of Mormon with the bys.The best piece of advice you learned this past year? Prayer will get you through anything