Today is Sgt. Aguliar's Funeral. He was killed in the line of duty last week.
My heart goes out to wife and kids, I know I never want that knock at my door. When I first heard this story it brought back an incident that had happened about 3 weeks ago.
Marc was working his 2nd job at the Theater and he actually had the early shift. Knowing that both kids were out with friends he called and asked me to meet him for dinner after he got off. Of course I said "Yes", it is not very often just he and I go out to dinner.
After dinner we headed home. Marc in his car and me in mine. He was enough ahead of me I could not see him in front of me. As I was getting on the freeway I noticed the highway patrol on the on ramp with all his lights off and I laughed. I waited for my cell phone to ring and Marc on the other end asking if I had seen him. But he did not call which was unusual. As I got to the prison heading south I noticed the lights of a cop car. My heart began to pound and traffic began slowing down and everyone began to move over to the right or left side of the freeway. As I got closer to the top of the Point, I realized the lights were Marc's. I then began looking in my mirror for the highway patrol guy from the on ramp to come up behind us but he wasn't coming. So as I passed the accident sure enough Marc is in the freeway checking on the people in the vehicles. At this point I was really panicking which is so unlike me, I know what Marc does and I have been at peace with it for years so I thought.
I was just getting off the exit when my phone rang and it was Marc, before he could say anything I asked him if he was Ok. (I think I yelled at him). He said yes but he would be awhile and not to worry. I was well passed the worried stage. When I got home I couldn't believe how I was acting about this. I have always taken the call outs and late nights in stride. But something was different this time, what I don't know but it was. When he finally got home I didn't tell him how worried I was but he knew something was wrong. Which I know surprised him cause I never act like I did.
You would think after 16 years of being a wife of a man who lands of aircraft carrier's, works on a flight line, and now is a cop I would be used to the dangers of the job, but really this is the first time I seen him doing his job. Ok I lie there since we use to work on the flight line together so the military stuff never worried me, cause I did the same thing so that doesn't count. I guess when you yourself don't do the same thing the fear of the unkown sometimes takes over.
My kids were surprised that I was so upset cause they thought I never got worried about dad. Little do they know when that pager goes off early in the morning and Marc hurries is gone in minutes I am awake for awhile but I always calm down quickly and fall back to sleep. Now I have to get back to that peace feeling but how?
San Francisco :)
32 hours on a bus, 112 women, 3 days, a bus driver who missed the exit to San Francisco & then to the Golden Gate Bridge, shopping, and Wicked sound fun? Trust me it was so much fun. I was very sleep deprived but would not change any part of this trip. This all started last November when my sister called and told me I had to go another girls trip to San Francisco with her and my mom. I knew this time I couldn't leave Johna home. I was unsure at first but Marc said I had to go.
The only draw back to this trip I would be gone for Marc's 45th Birthday. Marc told me I had to go cause I deserved it. Deserve 32 hours on the bus thanks babe, REALLY???
We left at 8:30 pm on Thursday night and traveled through the night to San Francisco. Friday we spent part of the day at the Golden Gate Bridge and driving around lost on the bus. Friday night was Wicked, both Johna & I have wanted to see Wicked forever. We enjoyed it. Saturday was spent shopping and sight seeing with everyone. Then Saturday evening we headed home, once again we rode the bus through the night and were back home by 10:00 am Sunday. It was a quick trip but it was packed with great memories..
This trip was so much fun with my Aunt Peggy, my cousins Julie and Leigh, my mom, Lindsay, Johna and I plus friends. It has been a long time since I have laughed so hard and enjoyed myself. I am ready to go again, anyone up for it??
Last time I was in San Francisco was when I was discharged from the Navy at Treasure Island. As we passed the exit for Treasure Island it brought back a lot of memories.
But this time Johna would be old enough to remember being there.
More photos to come..
The only draw back to this trip I would be gone for Marc's 45th Birthday. Marc told me I had to go cause I deserved it. Deserve 32 hours on the bus thanks babe, REALLY???
We left at 8:30 pm on Thursday night and traveled through the night to San Francisco. Friday we spent part of the day at the Golden Gate Bridge and driving around lost on the bus. Friday night was Wicked, both Johna & I have wanted to see Wicked forever. We enjoyed it. Saturday was spent shopping and sight seeing with everyone. Then Saturday evening we headed home, once again we rode the bus through the night and were back home by 10:00 am Sunday. It was a quick trip but it was packed with great memories..
This trip was so much fun with my Aunt Peggy, my cousins Julie and Leigh, my mom, Lindsay, Johna and I plus friends. It has been a long time since I have laughed so hard and enjoyed myself. I am ready to go again, anyone up for it??
Last time I was in San Francisco was when I was discharged from the Navy at Treasure Island. As we passed the exit for Treasure Island it brought back a lot of memories.
But this time Johna would be old enough to remember being there.
More photos to come..
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Marc,
Happy Belated 45th Birthday (last Friday).
You are the sweetest guy to be willing to
let me go on a trip for your birthday. I sure missed spending
your birthday with you. It's hard to believe 21 years ago I met you.
You probably don't remember but it was my first
night in PI and Dyce & Maria made me go out with them.
They introduced me to you and Green in a Bar. The sad thing
about that night is I didn't know it was your birthday, but I
never forgot you so I was so happy when we became friends. I guess
the rest is history.
I hope you enjoyed spending the day with B. I enjoyed my
day with all the girls, honestly I would have been happier
celebrating with you.
I Love You and hope we can spend another 21 of your
Birthday's together.
Love you tons !!!
P.S. You still look like you did 21 years ago.
I Love My Job !!!
I never thought I could love this job so much. For almost 19 years I have struggled, laughed, and cried over my job. It was by accident that I got this job and I didn't know if I would ever make it mostly cause of how sick it made me.
I feel I was taught by the best there was in this field but today when I read an article in the Ensign titled What Mothers Can Learn from the Savior. This article talked about how mother's are like the Savior in the things they do for their children. I never had thought being a mom was like the Savior in anyway, but this article explained how it was. I have really been struggling with Johna and Brandon growing up and not knowing what my place in their was anymore. For 19 years my life has revolved around them and doing for them. Now they are old enough they pretty much take care of themselves. My Heavenly Father knew I really have been struggling so he sent me a great article plus little things that made me realize no matter how old Johna and Brandon get they will always need their mom.
Last week Johna sent me a text that read " I just saw a Duck" and I asked her if it was a mommy or daddy. She said a mommy and boy did she quack at me. I then responded by telling her she was quaking at her babies so you wouldn't hurt them. Johna the responded just like you. I began to laugh at to myself and realized she knew I would protect her anyway I could. Later as we talked on the phone she had to tell the whole story over again and we laughed together and celebrated that she had did so well on her test. This was a huge wake up call for me that even though she feels she a big girl now, there are times that she just wants mom to know she is okay.
Brandon has always known how to make me smile. I must admit we spent a lot of time together since Marc and Johna work nights. This last week we have spent a lot of time watching the Olympics and discussing his World War class together. I love talking with him and I am so amazed at his comments about things. But then he brought up a conversation that he and his friends had about parents. Brandon friends could not believe that he enjoyed being with his mom. Then he added " I only enjoy being with you because you make me laugh cause your so short and I tower over you, then he said I Love You can I drive to the store? I laughed and he said no really they can't believe we have real conversations about everything. He then proceeds to tell me that none of his friends talk to their parents about stuff. Wow I must be doing something right.
All of these things got me thinking about my life. Everyday as Johna leaves for school she says "Good Bye Mom and I Love You", and I say the same thing back and wish her good luck on anything she has going that day. I drive Brandon and his friend to school everyday and when he gets out of the car he tells me I Love You Mom and Have a good day. Yes, a teenage boy tells his mom he loves her in public. I also tell him the same thing. Every night now that they are big they come to my room and climb on my bed and we talk about the day and they tell me Good Night and I Love You Mommy. Could I ask for anything more? No, I am blessed to have my kids there is nothing in this world better than them.
I Love You too Johna & Brandon :)
I feel I was taught by the best there was in this field but today when I read an article in the Ensign titled What Mothers Can Learn from the Savior. This article talked about how mother's are like the Savior in the things they do for their children. I never had thought being a mom was like the Savior in anyway, but this article explained how it was. I have really been struggling with Johna and Brandon growing up and not knowing what my place in their was anymore. For 19 years my life has revolved around them and doing for them. Now they are old enough they pretty much take care of themselves. My Heavenly Father knew I really have been struggling so he sent me a great article plus little things that made me realize no matter how old Johna and Brandon get they will always need their mom.
Last week Johna sent me a text that read " I just saw a Duck" and I asked her if it was a mommy or daddy. She said a mommy and boy did she quack at me. I then responded by telling her she was quaking at her babies so you wouldn't hurt them. Johna the responded just like you. I began to laugh at to myself and realized she knew I would protect her anyway I could. Later as we talked on the phone she had to tell the whole story over again and we laughed together and celebrated that she had did so well on her test. This was a huge wake up call for me that even though she feels she a big girl now, there are times that she just wants mom to know she is okay.
Brandon has always known how to make me smile. I must admit we spent a lot of time together since Marc and Johna work nights. This last week we have spent a lot of time watching the Olympics and discussing his World War class together. I love talking with him and I am so amazed at his comments about things. But then he brought up a conversation that he and his friends had about parents. Brandon friends could not believe that he enjoyed being with his mom. Then he added " I only enjoy being with you because you make me laugh cause your so short and I tower over you, then he said I Love You can I drive to the store? I laughed and he said no really they can't believe we have real conversations about everything. He then proceeds to tell me that none of his friends talk to their parents about stuff. Wow I must be doing something right.
All of these things got me thinking about my life. Everyday as Johna leaves for school she says "Good Bye Mom and I Love You", and I say the same thing back and wish her good luck on anything she has going that day. I drive Brandon and his friend to school everyday and when he gets out of the car he tells me I Love You Mom and Have a good day. Yes, a teenage boy tells his mom he loves her in public. I also tell him the same thing. Every night now that they are big they come to my room and climb on my bed and we talk about the day and they tell me Good Night and I Love You Mommy. Could I ask for anything more? No, I am blessed to have my kids there is nothing in this world better than them.
I Love You too Johna & Brandon :)
B can drive
So in December Brandon turned 15 so guess what that means? Yep, Learner's Permit :(
He didn't seem to interested in getting his learner's permit, so I left it alone. But a couple of weeks ago he asked if he could go get it. So I gathered ALL the paper's needed, don't get me started about that. They should of just asked for a urine sample too.
So off to the DMV, after 1 1/2 hour wait it was our turn. But to make matter's worse it only took him 6 minutes to take the written test. Once he was done with that, he had to wait again for 1/2 hr. to GET HIS DRIVER'S PERMIT. That's right he PASSED!!! He was so excited and so was I kindda. I thought I would be excited but I was sad that my baby now can drive.
Just let me say this don't take your kid to take their driver's test unless they have studied, I bet that more than 50% of the kids taking the test failed. But the worst of it all is the parent's were more upset than the kids. All Johna and I could do was laugh cause one mother was throwing a tantrum that her daughter failed the test 3 times in one day. I couldn't believe it that she actually was actually like my nephew who is almost 18 months old when he can't have a treat. Note to self: Never throw a tantrum at DMV you never know who is watching and laughing...
He didn't seem to interested in getting his learner's permit, so I left it alone. But a couple of weeks ago he asked if he could go get it. So I gathered ALL the paper's needed, don't get me started about that. They should of just asked for a urine sample too.
So off to the DMV, after 1 1/2 hour wait it was our turn. But to make matter's worse it only took him 6 minutes to take the written test. Once he was done with that, he had to wait again for 1/2 hr. to GET HIS DRIVER'S PERMIT. That's right he PASSED!!! He was so excited and so was I kindda. I thought I would be excited but I was sad that my baby now can drive.
Just let me say this don't take your kid to take their driver's test unless they have studied, I bet that more than 50% of the kids taking the test failed. But the worst of it all is the parent's were more upset than the kids. All Johna and I could do was laugh cause one mother was throwing a tantrum that her daughter failed the test 3 times in one day. I couldn't believe it that she actually was actually like my nephew who is almost 18 months old when he can't have a treat. Note to self: Never throw a tantrum at DMV you never know who is watching and laughing...
Friends...and turning 40
It seems just like yesterday I was graduating from High School. I still remember how I thought my friends and I would stay in touch. How wrong I was, since I am horrible at keeping in touch. But this summer a chance presented itself for a few of us to get together for an evening. I was so excited since many of these friends I had not seen since I joined the Navy.
We met at Ang's house for dinner and we stayed til after 2 AM. What a way to celebrate my 40 Birthday. The first 2 hours of my birthday was spent with some of the most amazing women. I was not looking forward to my 40th birthday but I would have not spent it any other way.
We spent the night reminiscing about high school, friends, and where our lives have taken us. I don't remember when I have laughed so hard and felt like I fit in so well. I find it so amazing that in this group of women you will find Mothers, English Teacher, Pharmacist, Humanitarian, Professional Photographer, Business Owners, Graphic Designer, Secretary. I am so grateful to have women in my life that keep me grounded and make me remember who I am. There is nothing greater than old friends and great times.
It's About Time....
Okay so I am the most horrible blogger there is. It has been over 6 months since I updated this blog. I started this blog only cause my sister said we needed to start one. I did have good intentions to keep up on my blog so everyone could see what we were up to. But unfortunately life gets in my way.
So this blog entry is going to catch you up on the past 6 months of our lives.
Brandon - Since the last time we heard from Brandon he was playing baseball. His team struggled in the post season tournament so his season ended in mid June. So he spent the rest of the summer "hangin" with his friends and doing HORRIBLE chores for me. He now is a Freshman at AFJH. He says he hates school but he is doing very well. This year he wanted to take Ballroom (okay I told him he needed to). There are a lot more girls in the class then boys and he has to dance with 5 or 6 different girls, which he says he hates. I love watching him as he "practices" his dances. But by far his favorite class is German. And trust me you when you come visit you better brush up on your German for he loves to speak to everyone in German. He still loves to yoyo and I love watching all his amazing tricks.
Johna - Over the summer Johna continued to work her 2 jobs. She also decided to run for Miss American Fork. So every Saturday all summer she had workshops and service she had to do for the pageant. Unfortunately she did not win but she did win Miss Congeniality and Committees Choice. This was a great experience for John she has never been a girly girl and for this she had to. We were so proud of her for trying new things. She has started college at the Y and boy did she jump in with both feet. She decided to run for Freshman Council for Multicultural Students. She was chosen to be over all the volunteers for all their Freshman Events. She is loving being at the Y but hates all the studying and homework. She is taking 15 credit hours and can't wait for finals in 2 weeks. She has registered for winter semester and is taking just as many credits.
Marc and I: We took a last minute trip to Oregon in June. Marc's mom has been diagnosed with Cancer and had to have surgery to remove a tumor on her face. So Marc and I felt we needed to be there for that. It had been almost 8 years since I had been back to Oregon. Marc had went back last year. We left the kids to fend for themselves. It was a long drive but I enjoyed spending time with Marc. While in Oregon we stayed with Marc's brother Gary and his wife Tammy. We had a lot of fun. Tammy and I did a couple of things together wdhich was a lot of fun. Marc and I love to go to the beach and just walk around. So one day we took off to Seaside. There was a huge car show going on so we strolled down the main street and looked at all the cars. We walked on the beach a little and I collected a pail full of sand for Kaesen. Marc's Mom is doing well and has finished her radiation treatments. We hope an Pray she continues to get well and beat this.
As a family we spent the 4th of July at Lindsay's at her annual party. It so much fun to get together with everyone and spend the afternoon and evening, visiting, eating, watching fireworks, and watching the kids swim. Lou you are a great hostess and I Love You tons.
Our main family adventure this is was my mom's side of the family had it's annual family reunion in Huntington Canyon. We meet at the big rock and spend 3 days fishing, eating, visiting, playing games and pitching horseshoes. We have a horseshoe tournament every year which is quite the event. We pick teams by pulling names out of hats. The finals came down to my dad and Riley against Harlan and I. I thought after 4 games I was going to die. But Harlan pulled it out for us and we were the Champions. What is so amazing about this reunion is that we get to visit and catch up with my 3rd and 4th cousins. Not many families can say they socialize with that distant of family.
Last but not least here are some photo's of all of our summer adventures.
So this blog entry is going to catch you up on the past 6 months of our lives.
Brandon - Since the last time we heard from Brandon he was playing baseball. His team struggled in the post season tournament so his season ended in mid June. So he spent the rest of the summer "hangin" with his friends and doing HORRIBLE chores for me. He now is a Freshman at AFJH. He says he hates school but he is doing very well. This year he wanted to take Ballroom (okay I told him he needed to). There are a lot more girls in the class then boys and he has to dance with 5 or 6 different girls, which he says he hates. I love watching him as he "practices" his dances. But by far his favorite class is German. And trust me you when you come visit you better brush up on your German for he loves to speak to everyone in German. He still loves to yoyo and I love watching all his amazing tricks.
Johna - Over the summer Johna continued to work her 2 jobs. She also decided to run for Miss American Fork. So every Saturday all summer she had workshops and service she had to do for the pageant. Unfortunately she did not win but she did win Miss Congeniality and Committees Choice. This was a great experience for John she has never been a girly girl and for this she had to. We were so proud of her for trying new things. She has started college at the Y and boy did she jump in with both feet. She decided to run for Freshman Council for Multicultural Students. She was chosen to be over all the volunteers for all their Freshman Events. She is loving being at the Y but hates all the studying and homework. She is taking 15 credit hours and can't wait for finals in 2 weeks. She has registered for winter semester and is taking just as many credits.
Marc and I: We took a last minute trip to Oregon in June. Marc's mom has been diagnosed with Cancer and had to have surgery to remove a tumor on her face. So Marc and I felt we needed to be there for that. It had been almost 8 years since I had been back to Oregon. Marc had went back last year. We left the kids to fend for themselves. It was a long drive but I enjoyed spending time with Marc. While in Oregon we stayed with Marc's brother Gary and his wife Tammy. We had a lot of fun. Tammy and I did a couple of things together wdhich was a lot of fun. Marc and I love to go to the beach and just walk around. So one day we took off to Seaside. There was a huge car show going on so we strolled down the main street and looked at all the cars. We walked on the beach a little and I collected a pail full of sand for Kaesen. Marc's Mom is doing well and has finished her radiation treatments. We hope an Pray she continues to get well and beat this.
As a family we spent the 4th of July at Lindsay's at her annual party. It so much fun to get together with everyone and spend the afternoon and evening, visiting, eating, watching fireworks, and watching the kids swim. Lou you are a great hostess and I Love You tons.
Our main family adventure this is was my mom's side of the family had it's annual family reunion in Huntington Canyon. We meet at the big rock and spend 3 days fishing, eating, visiting, playing games and pitching horseshoes. We have a horseshoe tournament every year which is quite the event. We pick teams by pulling names out of hats. The finals came down to my dad and Riley against Harlan and I. I thought after 4 games I was going to die. But Harlan pulled it out for us and we were the Champions. What is so amazing about this reunion is that we get to visit and catch up with my 3rd and 4th cousins. Not many families can say they socialize with that distant of family.
Last but not least here are some photo's of all of our summer adventures.
Graduation Fun
I decided that I would share a little more about Johna's Graduation. As excited as I was to see her graduate there was a lot of sadness to. My little girl is now a big girl and off to College. Speaking of College I better give the BIG Update, Johna received a Presidential Scholarship from SLCC in early May, which she accepted. So she started planning her college classes and even registered. But then a HUGE Surprise came in early June. BYU offered her a Multicultural Scholarship !!! Her dream of attending BYU was now about to come true, so we thought... She had a difficult time deciding since you have already committed to SLCC, but after much thought and prayers her decision - - She is a Cougar !!! She will be attending BYU for the next 4 years. Classes have been selected and registered for so there is no turning back. Here is a little glimpse of what the Senior Dinner Dance, night before graduation,graduation and graduation night had to offer.
Marc and I are so proud of her and where she is going to college. She has bought us all Y shirts and we will wear them proudly. Even Uncle Gary has one.. Ok so he may not wear his but it the thought that counts. I can't wait to see what the future holds for my baby girl. I promise you it will be so bright you'll have to wear shades !!
Marc and I are so proud of her and where she is going to college. She has bought us all Y shirts and we will wear them proudly. Even Uncle Gary has one.. Ok so he may not wear his but it the thought that counts. I can't wait to see what the future holds for my baby girl. I promise you it will be so bright you'll have to wear shades !!
May 2009
I was hoping May would come and go with no fan fair. But I was sure wrong about that. May started out busy and just kept up. Anyone that keeps up with our family knows that May brings High School Softball and then we start Summer Softball. This May was different than the norm for us this year. Johna has decided to hang up her cleats after high school ball. I am very sad to see this but excited for her what is in store for her next. As I have said before the season for the team was HORRIBLE, but Johna had a good season individually. The great thing about softball season family traditions come out. It has been tradition that my dad always sits in the outfield to watch the game. I think that is why Johna loves to play the outfield, she knows grandpa is close and can give tips when he can. This year we had a new addition to our cheering section. Kaesen would sit out with my dad so he could play on the grass. Lindsay came to all games she could, now that Kaesen is here, it is hard for her to come in the snow and watch.
Next came the beginning of Brandon’s baseball season. It was great to be able to watch him play. He played both 1st Base and Outfield. He is trying to live up to his “little” sister (Johna). Now that he is taller than her, he feels she is the little sister. His team the White Sox’s took 2nd in league play. They struggled in the tournament and didn’t make it past the quarter finals. Brandon is starting to come out of his shell and try new things. Which is a great thing.
This year Mother’s Day was a great day !!! This year we all went to Olive Garden for and early dinner. I was able to spend the afternoon with 3 of the Greatest Mom’s there are. Each of them teach me so much and I love them just as much. This was Lou’s first Mother’s Day and so it made it extra special.
To close out Johna’s high school softball career we had the end of the year banquet. And we finally got smart and had Café Rio cater it. It was yummy and the clean up was quick. This year all the seniors received their jersey and a signed ball from the team. It was a way to end a season.
It is seems so weird to say Johna graduated from College before High School. For the last half of her senior year she attended MATC. She wants to be a Physcial Therapist when she grows up and they have a Physical Therapy Aide program. She graduated from MATC 2 weeks before High School. She is now a State Certified Physical Therapy Aide.
The biggest event in May for our family came on May 29th . High School Graduation !!! Johna was so excited but yet nervous. She was the last person to graduate even though she was graduating with High Honors. They graduate in alphabetical order and she was the last one. My brother in law Gary came from Oregon to go her graduation. She was so excited to have him there. After graduation my mom treated us to Brick Oven for lunch. After lunch Johna went with Mike & B to see the movie UP in 3-D. Graduation night was spent with her class at Boondock’s. She was out until 3 AM which she was not happy when I woke her up at 8:30 to get ready for work.
That about sum’s May up for us. Stay tuned for June.
Next came the beginning of Brandon’s baseball season. It was great to be able to watch him play. He played both 1st Base and Outfield. He is trying to live up to his “little” sister (Johna). Now that he is taller than her, he feels she is the little sister. His team the White Sox’s took 2nd in league play. They struggled in the tournament and didn’t make it past the quarter finals. Brandon is starting to come out of his shell and try new things. Which is a great thing.
This year Mother’s Day was a great day !!! This year we all went to Olive Garden for and early dinner. I was able to spend the afternoon with 3 of the Greatest Mom’s there are. Each of them teach me so much and I love them just as much. This was Lou’s first Mother’s Day and so it made it extra special.
To close out Johna’s high school softball career we had the end of the year banquet. And we finally got smart and had Café Rio cater it. It was yummy and the clean up was quick. This year all the seniors received their jersey and a signed ball from the team. It was a way to end a season.
It is seems so weird to say Johna graduated from College before High School. For the last half of her senior year she attended MATC. She wants to be a Physcial Therapist when she grows up and they have a Physical Therapy Aide program. She graduated from MATC 2 weeks before High School. She is now a State Certified Physical Therapy Aide.
The biggest event in May for our family came on May 29th . High School Graduation !!! Johna was so excited but yet nervous. She was the last person to graduate even though she was graduating with High Honors. They graduate in alphabetical order and she was the last one. My brother in law Gary came from Oregon to go her graduation. She was so excited to have him there. After graduation my mom treated us to Brick Oven for lunch. After lunch Johna went with Mike & B to see the movie UP in 3-D. Graduation night was spent with her class at Boondock’s. She was out until 3 AM which she was not happy when I woke her up at 8:30 to get ready for work.
That about sum’s May up for us. Stay tuned for June.
Softball Ends Baseball Starts
It is said that everything must come to an end. And that is exactly what has happened with softball. Johna has decided to hang up her cleats for now, but stay tuned I'm sure next year she will find a intramural team to play with. Just when I thought my days at the field were over Brandon announced he wanted to play baseball. I was so excited for this since I love to watch baseball and softball. He is playing AF Rec Pony League Baseball.
B has always been a natural at baseball so to see him out there is so much fun. Johna has a hard time sitting in the stands. She is so funny to watch, she is now learning what I have gone through the past 5 years watching her play.
Currently B is playing both first base and outfield. His team is 2-2, so if you ever need something to do on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Night come visit me at the baseball field.
B's First at Bat
Johna's Last at Bat
B has always been a natural at baseball so to see him out there is so much fun. Johna has a hard time sitting in the stands. She is so funny to watch, she is now learning what I have gone through the past 5 years watching her play.
Currently B is playing both first base and outfield. His team is 2-2, so if you ever need something to do on a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday Night come visit me at the baseball field.
B's First at Bat
Johna's Last at Bat
Senior Day @ Softball
It's been a week now since Johna played her last home game as a Lady Caveman Softball player. What a season she had, the team overall didn't do so hot. But individually she did great. The last home game for any player is hard but yet exciting knowing it's time for you to pass on the bat to someone else. On Senior day the booster club honors the Seniors. This year I decided our Seniors deserved something special so I made poster's of them doing all the things they loved and had them sign them as if they were professionals. It was a lot of fun.
This day was a loss for the team but Johna had a great day on the field and in the batters box. She hit 500 in the game with 2 single, a walk and struck out. Johna is ready to move onto bigger and better things. I am glad for the season to be over, no more booster club!!!!
This day was a loss for the team but Johna had a great day on the field and in the batters box. She hit 500 in the game with 2 single, a walk and struck out. Johna is ready to move onto bigger and better things. I am glad for the season to be over, no more booster club!!!!
Life Is Rushing By...
It seems just like yesterday, Johna was starting her senior year,Brandon was starting 8Th grade, Marc had just got back from Sturgis & I was trying to figure out life and how to handle it all.
In 5 days Johna will be 18 & a legal adult, she no more wants to be an adult than I do. Graduation announcements need to be addressed, scholarship interviews are ongoing, softball is in full swing & graduation is just a month and half away. She is trying to manage school, softball & 2 jobs and next week she'll be adding a Physical Therapy Assistant Internship to the mix. She stresses so much about it all but trust me she loves it and always comes out on top.
Brandon can not wait for school to be out and has decided to play baseball. He tried out last week for a rec. league team and was "Drafted" to the White Sox. Yesterday he had his first practice and he came home so excited cause he was named the starting 1st basemen. I was so proud of him, it has been over 5 yrs since he has played and now he has a starting position. I am so excited for this, I thought my days at a ball field were over and I was kindda sad, I love to watch the kids play.
Marc is working all the time it seems like. If he's not at work at one of his many jobs he is working on his bike. He has decided to repaint it I'm not sure what color but he is excited. He hopes to have it done soon & put back together so he can ride on weekend's and get ready for this year's trip to Sturgis with all the guys.
I actually got a new camera in March. I am so excited to have a new camera. I have to take time to download all the pictures I have taken and upload them here. So stay tuned for them.
In 5 days Johna will be 18 & a legal adult, she no more wants to be an adult than I do. Graduation announcements need to be addressed, scholarship interviews are ongoing, softball is in full swing & graduation is just a month and half away. She is trying to manage school, softball & 2 jobs and next week she'll be adding a Physical Therapy Assistant Internship to the mix. She stresses so much about it all but trust me she loves it and always comes out on top.
Brandon can not wait for school to be out and has decided to play baseball. He tried out last week for a rec. league team and was "Drafted" to the White Sox. Yesterday he had his first practice and he came home so excited cause he was named the starting 1st basemen. I was so proud of him, it has been over 5 yrs since he has played and now he has a starting position. I am so excited for this, I thought my days at a ball field were over and I was kindda sad, I love to watch the kids play.
Marc is working all the time it seems like. If he's not at work at one of his many jobs he is working on his bike. He has decided to repaint it I'm not sure what color but he is excited. He hopes to have it done soon & put back together so he can ride on weekend's and get ready for this year's trip to Sturgis with all the guys.
I actually got a new camera in March. I am so excited to have a new camera. I have to take time to download all the pictures I have taken and upload them here. So stay tuned for them.
Craziness
It is now official, I am the craziest person alive. Once you read this post I promise you will agree.
First before I get to all the craziness I will update you with my primary situation. I am still Primary Secretary (YUK!!!). Many parents have called and told me they were grateful I dared to be blunt and not hold anything back. That goes to show how well they do not know me for I held a lot back. Never come to my primary and laugh or make fun of a child especially one that has a handicap. Even the parent I told off (in a polite church way, OK kinda) said she would try and explain to her children what they did was wrong, and yes that set me off again. You don't try and explain to them, you tell them how terrible they were and have no mercy on them. Enough about that whole ordeal, this is the last thing I will say about it. This whole situation brought back many childhood memories, of me telling many friends off and thank goodness for Heather, who would beat them up for me.
Last week I attended a friend's mother's funeral. It was sad to think someone that I have very fond memories from childhood is now gone. Vange I will never forget those 10 inch long nails that were green from working at the flower shop. (her nails were real not fake) Or stopping at your house in the mornings before school to chat with you while I waited for Heather.
Last week was softball tryouts for Johna. She was very nervous about them. She made the team as a starting outfielder. Right where she loves to be.
Ok here comes the craziness, today was Johna's first softball game. Yes today, in the snow and all. I sat out in the snow watching AF and Wastach play for an hour before they called the game because it was snowing so hard no one could see the Bright Yellow Ball. Yes, I am froze to the bone, look like a drowned rat. But the worst of it all I will be back in the stands for her next game tomorrow. I really am crazy but it's all worth watching a good game of ball.
First before I get to all the craziness I will update you with my primary situation. I am still Primary Secretary (YUK!!!). Many parents have called and told me they were grateful I dared to be blunt and not hold anything back. That goes to show how well they do not know me for I held a lot back. Never come to my primary and laugh or make fun of a child especially one that has a handicap. Even the parent I told off (in a polite church way, OK kinda) said she would try and explain to her children what they did was wrong, and yes that set me off again. You don't try and explain to them, you tell them how terrible they were and have no mercy on them. Enough about that whole ordeal, this is the last thing I will say about it. This whole situation brought back many childhood memories, of me telling many friends off and thank goodness for Heather, who would beat them up for me.
Last week I attended a friend's mother's funeral. It was sad to think someone that I have very fond memories from childhood is now gone. Vange I will never forget those 10 inch long nails that were green from working at the flower shop. (her nails were real not fake) Or stopping at your house in the mornings before school to chat with you while I waited for Heather.
Last week was softball tryouts for Johna. She was very nervous about them. She made the team as a starting outfielder. Right where she loves to be.
Ok here comes the craziness, today was Johna's first softball game. Yes today, in the snow and all. I sat out in the snow watching AF and Wastach play for an hour before they called the game because it was snowing so hard no one could see the Bright Yellow Ball. Yes, I am froze to the bone, look like a drowned rat. But the worst of it all I will be back in the stands for her next game tomorrow. I really am crazy but it's all worth watching a good game of ball.
Not So Slow News Day
Let me first explain the title of this blog. I have to watch the news everyday to see what is going on in the world. Many days it's the same news from the day before or they find some old story about cops or the mortgage crisis and so Marc and I have a standing joke that it must be a slow news day. A lot of days at our house are slow news days. So I forget to update my blog but my sister reminded me I needed to so here it goes. Sit down grab a diet coke and chocolate donut and keep your tray tables in the upright position and here we go.
Let's start first with Brandon. He is still going to school, and doing okay if he would just turn in his homework. It must be a boy thing. He still loves to tear apart and rebuilt nerf guns. He was ordained a teacher in January, it is really great to have the priesthood in my home even if it is only the Aaronic Priesthood. It's so hard to think my baby is now a teenager. No girlfriends yet but stay tuned to see if he gets one.
Marc can not wait til Spring to get out and ride the Harley. That is if he ever gets it put back together. Actually he and Bill have been working on it and fixing the leaks. And now he's decided to paint it since it's all tore apart. I am truly thankful for Bill who let him tear it apart in his garage not mine. He still is doing security at the new Quirrah Mtn. Temple in South Jordan and at the movie theater. He plays basketball on Friday's then comes home and complains about how old he is.
I guess I am next. I am still secretary in the Primary. I am sure many people wish I wasn't after last Sunday. I need to learn to keep my mouth shut,but I just can't when it comes to kids being rude to other kids. I let everyone know especially parents, I'll leave it at that, let's just say my mom would have been embarrassed at what I said. I'm still working (YEAH!), the mortgage field is so weird right now, I do a lot of loan proposals but not a whole lot of loans. I must admit I can't wait for spring to ride with Marc and watch some good high school softball.
Last but not least Johna !!! Her life is never a slow news day. Let's see where should I start, I know at the beginning but where is the beginning with her. Ok here is the college update. She applied to Standford, BYU, U of U, UVU, and Salt Lake Community College. And the answer from all of them YES!!!! we want you to be a student at our school. She was so excited and now the decision where to go but the bigger question is who will give me a scholarship to go to their school. Stay tuned for the decision. Softball tryouts are next week so she has been working hard for those. Speaking about work she is working again for Hapari Swimwear, so if you need a swimsuit go visit her. You can look at their suits on the web at www.hapari.com.
I guess that is our slow news day. I will post some new pictures soon, my camera died so I have not been taking any new ones.
Let's start first with Brandon. He is still going to school, and doing okay if he would just turn in his homework. It must be a boy thing. He still loves to tear apart and rebuilt nerf guns. He was ordained a teacher in January, it is really great to have the priesthood in my home even if it is only the Aaronic Priesthood. It's so hard to think my baby is now a teenager. No girlfriends yet but stay tuned to see if he gets one.
Marc can not wait til Spring to get out and ride the Harley. That is if he ever gets it put back together. Actually he and Bill have been working on it and fixing the leaks. And now he's decided to paint it since it's all tore apart. I am truly thankful for Bill who let him tear it apart in his garage not mine. He still is doing security at the new Quirrah Mtn. Temple in South Jordan and at the movie theater. He plays basketball on Friday's then comes home and complains about how old he is.
I guess I am next. I am still secretary in the Primary. I am sure many people wish I wasn't after last Sunday. I need to learn to keep my mouth shut,but I just can't when it comes to kids being rude to other kids. I let everyone know especially parents, I'll leave it at that, let's just say my mom would have been embarrassed at what I said. I'm still working (YEAH!), the mortgage field is so weird right now, I do a lot of loan proposals but not a whole lot of loans. I must admit I can't wait for spring to ride with Marc and watch some good high school softball.
Last but not least Johna !!! Her life is never a slow news day. Let's see where should I start, I know at the beginning but where is the beginning with her. Ok here is the college update. She applied to Standford, BYU, U of U, UVU, and Salt Lake Community College. And the answer from all of them YES!!!! we want you to be a student at our school. She was so excited and now the decision where to go but the bigger question is who will give me a scholarship to go to their school. Stay tuned for the decision. Softball tryouts are next week so she has been working hard for those. Speaking about work she is working again for Hapari Swimwear, so if you need a swimsuit go visit her. You can look at their suits on the web at www.hapari.com.
I guess that is our slow news day. I will post some new pictures soon, my camera died so I have not been taking any new ones.
Catching Up
Ok, I know it has been forever since I have updated our blog. But nothing real exciting has been going on. It seems that time just gets away from me and before I realize it, the New Year is here.
We had a great Christmas this year. Our Holiday Season started out with my Grandma staying with us for a week then on Christmas Eve she went to my moms house. I love just talking with my grandma, she has always been a great friend in my life. I lived with my grandma my senior year in high school and it was so much fun. So having her at my house brought back lots of memories.
Christmas Eve was spent at my mom's annual Christmas Party where all the extended relatives come eat, visit and just have fun. Then we get to open our PJ's from Santa. As usual Marc had to work so when he got home at just after midnight we decided to wake up the kids (17 & 14 remember) and let them open all their presents. It was a lot of fun but the best thing of all I got to sleep in til 9 am on Christmas Morning.
This Christmas was a lot of fun because it was Kaesen's 1st Christmas. It is so much fun to have a baby around. He was only 3 1/2 months old but it was fun.
New Year's came and went. We spent New Year's at home with Johna and Mike (Johna's Boyfirend). Brandon was at a party at his friends house. I enjoyed watching TV and eating ice cream with everyone.
My days are filled with work, helping Johna apply to college, making sure Brandon's homework is done, I am grateful to still have a job. Being in the Mortgage field is kindda scary. But I must say that I have been really busy since rates dropped.
Johna has been applying to college and for scholarships, I was never so glad to see Feb. 1st come. That is the deadline for applying for scholarships. She is nervous about the whole issue but don't worry, she is a great student and has great ACT scores and most of all any school would be lucky to have her as a student.
She has huge bragging rights at our house right now for 2 Term grades came out and she had a PERFECT 4.00, she has worked so hard for Perfection and finally obtained it. We won't discuss Brandon's grades, that is a whole another story.
Tonight is another huge night for Johna she is receiving her Young Women's Recognition Award. I thought she had a lot of work to complete to the award. But I have to do a spotlight on her using PowerPoint. And boy is that a lot of work and I only had 2 days to get it done. It has been fun going through old pictures and remembering her as a little girl.
Marc & I can't wait for warm weather so we can get out on the bike and ride. That about catches everyone up on our lives.
We had a great Christmas this year. Our Holiday Season started out with my Grandma staying with us for a week then on Christmas Eve she went to my moms house. I love just talking with my grandma, she has always been a great friend in my life. I lived with my grandma my senior year in high school and it was so much fun. So having her at my house brought back lots of memories.
Christmas Eve was spent at my mom's annual Christmas Party where all the extended relatives come eat, visit and just have fun. Then we get to open our PJ's from Santa. As usual Marc had to work so when he got home at just after midnight we decided to wake up the kids (17 & 14 remember) and let them open all their presents. It was a lot of fun but the best thing of all I got to sleep in til 9 am on Christmas Morning.
This Christmas was a lot of fun because it was Kaesen's 1st Christmas. It is so much fun to have a baby around. He was only 3 1/2 months old but it was fun.
New Year's came and went. We spent New Year's at home with Johna and Mike (Johna's Boyfirend). Brandon was at a party at his friends house. I enjoyed watching TV and eating ice cream with everyone.
My days are filled with work, helping Johna apply to college, making sure Brandon's homework is done, I am grateful to still have a job. Being in the Mortgage field is kindda scary. But I must say that I have been really busy since rates dropped.
Johna has been applying to college and for scholarships, I was never so glad to see Feb. 1st come. That is the deadline for applying for scholarships. She is nervous about the whole issue but don't worry, she is a great student and has great ACT scores and most of all any school would be lucky to have her as a student.
She has huge bragging rights at our house right now for 2 Term grades came out and she had a PERFECT 4.00, she has worked so hard for Perfection and finally obtained it. We won't discuss Brandon's grades, that is a whole another story.
Tonight is another huge night for Johna she is receiving her Young Women's Recognition Award. I thought she had a lot of work to complete to the award. But I have to do a spotlight on her using PowerPoint. And boy is that a lot of work and I only had 2 days to get it done. It has been fun going through old pictures and remembering her as a little girl.
Marc & I can't wait for warm weather so we can get out on the bike and ride. That about catches everyone up on our lives.
A Day of Giving Back
Today is the one day out of the year I get up at 3 AM, ride in back of a cop car and shop. Today was Salt Lake County Shop with a Cop. Marc and I try every year to do this. The day starts so early, but by the end it more than worth it. We start at Little America in downtown Salt Lake where we get our kid & have breakfast then onto K-Mart for some shopping!!!
This year the K-Mart we were shopping at was on 90th South in West Jordan. The favorite part for the kids is the ride to K-Mart. For it is no ordinary ride, it's in the cop car with lights & sirens going. I always feel so bad for the guest's staying at Little America -- imagine 150 (at least) cop cars lined up with lights and sirens going. Then in percession we go down 4th South & onto I-15 to 90th South.
This year we got a 7 yr. old boy and his whole Christmas List was basic items, shoes, socks, shirts, pants etc. I was surprised their was no toys. But Marc and I couldn't let him leave without a toy or two. I always marvel at how excited they get over simple things, Hulk Shoes was the big item this year. Once Tristian found those shoes he was satisfied and didn't care about anything else except the model cop car Marc found for him.
To top the morning off each child visits with Santa and then all their gifts are wrapped. All the kids that participate in Shop with a Cop always have great hearts, they always want to get stuff for their whole family-- even the cat. By 9 AM it's all over and you are tired but worth every minute.
Marc and I leave this experience so grateful for what we have and the opportunties we have.
The Percussion on I-15
Waiting for Santa to Land
Marc finding out when Santa will arrive
Marc & Tristan waiting for Santa
Santa Finally Landing
Family Fun
It has been almost 5 years since I have seen my cousin Brande & Mike and their kids. We always seem to miss them when they visit from California. But this year we made sure we got together. Food has to be involved when we get together, so we met at Provo Mall had lunch and let the kids off to go shopping. Sounds scary, not really. Johna took Makeal shopping, Makeal is not used to bargain shopping like Johna is but she learned quick it pays to look for a deal. Brandon and Dylan went off to look at phones, toys, books, whatever they could find as long as they were not near their sister's.
The Haycock Grand Daughter's. This is all of us.
The Haycock Great Grand Kids This is all of them...
Unfortunately Lindsay messed up the good thing Brande and I started. Your suppose to have a girl first then a boy.. Don't worry we will forgive you someday :). Thanks again for a great day Brande & Lou..
Fun at the Top of the World --- Okay Top of Utah -- Snowbird
2 gorgeous boys and the center of attention
My 2 Best Girls !!!
Yes, Dad we are listening..
YEA!! Phone Service @ 11,000 ft.
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