Through the years we've gotten a little older, a little grayer, a little bigger and hopefully a little better.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
It's a Wonderful Life
Through the years we've gotten a little older, a little grayer, a little bigger and hopefully a little better.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
17 Years
About 23 years ago I met someone who made me feel incredibly good about myself. This person balanced out my high strung personality with his laid back, mellow attitude. He managed to get past all of my FLAWS and find some things he liked about me. He became my best friend, my biggest support, and my husband (17 years ago - April 10, 1992).
Has it really been 17 years?
Mike and I haven't been the best example when it comes to celebrating our anniversary. As most of you know, Tucker was born 3 years into our marriage on our anniversary, and well... our anniversary is often pushed to a later date and then forgotten as life continues to rush by at lightning speed. This year wasn't any different. We are planning on doing something at a later date - nothing extravagant. We're pretty simple. Of course someday I hope we get to do something extravagant... maybe on our 25th anniversary...
Mike has so many wonderful qualities I often feel inadequate, but he makes me laugh EVERY day. Most of the time it is a shake the body guffaw, laugh until you cry laugh. I need that almost like I need air to breathe. So when he does things I don't appreciate, my famous saying is, "It's a good thing you make me laugh!"
And it is :)
One of my mom and dad's "songs" was by the Oakridge Boys called, "Little Things":
It's the way you kiss me when we're walkin' down the street
It's the words you whisper when we're driftin' off to sleep
A certain way you touch me, the way you say "hello"
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
The way you pour your coffee in the early mornin' light
The way you call my name out in the middle of the night
How you sit for hours singin' with the radio
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
It's not the memories or all that we've been through
It's not the distant dreams that keep me coming back to you
It's not the promises that keep me warm at night
It's just the every day, it's just the safe and sound, it's just our home sweet home.
And when we're old and gray now and the kids have gone away
We're alone together I may turn to you and say
There's something I forgot to tell you and by now I think you'll know
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
Woah woah, Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
Walkin' in the park, kissin' in the dark
The little things that baby makes me feel alright now
Baby it's the little things that make me love you
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so
So True!!!!!!
17 of the "little things" I love about Mike:
1. his sense of humor
2. when he sings (esp. when it's just to me)
3. when he tickles the back of my arms or scratches my back
4. his laugh
5. the way his eyes crinkle when he smiles
6. when he plays catch with the boys or basketball or any sport
7. that he cooks for me EVERY day!!!!!
8. his willingness to do the late night pick ups
9. when he teaches us at scripture study time OR listening to his lessons if/when I get lucky at church.
10. when he writes me notes
11. his before school stop in my room for a hug
12. his creative intelligent mind
13. his patience
14. his arm around my back when we're sitting in the pew at church
15. that when he sets his mind to do something, there is no stopping him.
16. his clicking noise that he makes right before he is about to say something important/ interesting that he's been thinking about
17. that he loves me and our family!
It's just the every day, it's just the safe and sound, it's just our home sweet home.
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
Happy 17th Anniversary, baby!
I love you!!!!!!!
Next Post: Mike and Jenn through the years in photos~ That ought to be interesting!
Has it really been 17 years?
Mike and I haven't been the best example when it comes to celebrating our anniversary. As most of you know, Tucker was born 3 years into our marriage on our anniversary, and well... our anniversary is often pushed to a later date and then forgotten as life continues to rush by at lightning speed. This year wasn't any different. We are planning on doing something at a later date - nothing extravagant. We're pretty simple. Of course someday I hope we get to do something extravagant... maybe on our 25th anniversary...
Mike has so many wonderful qualities I often feel inadequate, but he makes me laugh EVERY day. Most of the time it is a shake the body guffaw, laugh until you cry laugh. I need that almost like I need air to breathe. So when he does things I don't appreciate, my famous saying is, "It's a good thing you make me laugh!"
And it is :)
One of my mom and dad's "songs" was by the Oakridge Boys called, "Little Things":
It's the way you kiss me when we're walkin' down the street
It's the words you whisper when we're driftin' off to sleep
A certain way you touch me, the way you say "hello"
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
The way you pour your coffee in the early mornin' light
The way you call my name out in the middle of the night
How you sit for hours singin' with the radio
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
It's not the memories or all that we've been through
It's not the distant dreams that keep me coming back to you
It's not the promises that keep me warm at night
It's just the every day, it's just the safe and sound, it's just our home sweet home.
And when we're old and gray now and the kids have gone away
We're alone together I may turn to you and say
There's something I forgot to tell you and by now I think you'll know
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
Woah woah, Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
Walkin' in the park, kissin' in the dark
The little things that baby makes me feel alright now
Baby it's the little things that make me love you
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so
So True!!!!!!
17 of the "little things" I love about Mike:
1. his sense of humor
2. when he sings (esp. when it's just to me)
3. when he tickles the back of my arms or scratches my back
4. his laugh
5. the way his eyes crinkle when he smiles
6. when he plays catch with the boys or basketball or any sport
7. that he cooks for me EVERY day!!!!!
8. his willingness to do the late night pick ups
9. when he teaches us at scripture study time OR listening to his lessons if/when I get lucky at church.
10. when he writes me notes
11. his before school stop in my room for a hug
12. his creative intelligent mind
13. his patience
14. his arm around my back when we're sitting in the pew at church
15. that when he sets his mind to do something, there is no stopping him.
16. his clicking noise that he makes right before he is about to say something important/ interesting that he's been thinking about
17. that he loves me and our family!
It's just the every day, it's just the safe and sound, it's just our home sweet home.
Baby it's the little things that make me love you so.
Happy 17th Anniversary, baby!
I love you!!!!!!!
Next Post: Mike and Jenn through the years in photos~ That ought to be interesting!
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Hooray, Yippee, The Pooh Will Soon Be Free!
Tucker's computer applications class was assigned to create a movie trailer.
This is what Tuckman came up with:
This is what Tuckman came up with:
Do we have a budding producer on our hands?
Tucker Turns 14 -
In honor of Tucker's recent birthday:
Fourteen Facts About Tuckman ~
1. Favorite Song: "Road Man" - a reggae flavor
2. Over 6 feet tall (6' 1")
3. Likes to toot his horn (literally)
He recently earned a superior rating on both his solo and and duet at the solo and ensemble competition.
4. Can "drop" his opponents on the spot
5. Favorite Color: purple (I think - )
6. Avoids most vegetables - will tolerate salad with ranch dressing and possibly broccoli - somewhat enjoys squash and other veggies when battered and fried.
7. Eats at least 10 eggs per week
8. His dribbling is the heart beat of our home :)
I start worrying when I don't hear it and Tucker is home.
9. Talented writer
10. Has a quiet, yet awesome sense of humor and can laugh at himself to boot!
11. Would be a fantastic spy because he is extremely hard to read.
12. Is the master at avoiding conversations - esp. with his mother :(
13. Creator of "squirrel man"
14. Is BOSS!!!!!!!
Thursday, March 26, 2009
This is for you Shannon
It took me two months and my daughter's amazing skills but I now have a new post.
Are you happy now Shan?!?
'Cause we are!
and Taysom :P
Previous post cont...
New Beginnings
My Young Women's group
Alyssa, Lauren, Me, Brittany, and Priscila
I'd like to say that that wasn't our pose and that we just weren't ready, but...
The steps to kissing someone
1: get close to them
2: Look deeply into there eyes
3: Do it before they realize whats going on and move away
Tucker knows he loves me, even though he is apparently too cool to have his sister kiss him on the cheek.
shouldn't this be the opposite???
the two princesses of the house
Say cheese!
This year for new beginnings my ward all represented a value and a princess who went along with the value. I was Belle and I represented knowledge. We all had to explain how the princess went along with the value, and tell it like we were the person. I must admit everyone said I did the best and was the funniest. Just had to mention that :) I had a lot of fun, and I think everyone else did too. I mean who doesn't like wearing crowns and eating refreshments?
The Most Spectacular Update Ever by Taysom
Well, I don't know about you, but i am tired of getting onto our blog and seeing the same thing that it has been for the past two months, so I am making a new post. Below are some pics of some events that have occured since the last time this blog was updated.
Henry's black hole powerpoint
I never got to see him present his powerpoint, but my mom did and she said it was phenominal. I truly believe Henry is perfect for speaking to a crowd because he speaks very loudly (anyone who knows him would back me up on that statement :) and he is very confident. I can't wait till he starts debate in a few years! Henry also is very knowledgeable about black holes. He tried to explain to us what everything was and what everything does at the dinner table, and i must admit most of it went over my head.
Ilah's Math Competition
Ilah has recently been placed in math advanced, which is basically just a club that allows the members to go to competitions and just brag about being smart... you really can't go wrong :) She went to her first competition in Bolivar and although she did not place, she had a great time with her friends and got some good experience. She is working really hard at her math homework and goes to meetings on wednesdays to help prepare her for the next one. She definetly is continuing to carry on the family name in the world of academics!
Ilah's reading project
Ilah finnished the book Bridge to Terabithia and for a project made an awesome diorama of Leslie and Jess' tree house and the rope swing. Check out the awesomeness above.
Henry's Pinewood Derby
giving his car some last minute encouragement before the big race
Henry! faster than a speeding bullet!
Henry and his car arrow-dynamic... haha! get it :)
Henry recently had his pinewood derby. He did awesome! He took first in his age group and I think he took third overall, but his car was definitely the most creative. He made his car an arrow, and my dad came up with the name arrow-dynamic for it. (Get it! Instead of aerodynamic it’s arrow-dynamic… Ah! I love it) Needless to say, it lived up to its name. Good job, Henry!
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