Monday, January 30, 2012

January Jumbles

Our newlyweds got settled in their new surroundings and went on a cruise to the Mexican Riveria for their honeymoon. They had a great time, but had their camera stolen so they don't have any pictures to document their trip!! They tell us Garrett did some pretty good bargaining for deals allowing them to go zip-lining above the trees and para-sailing above the ocean. They saw some pretty exotic fish while snorkeling, ate alot, soaked in the sun alot and karaoked alot! Sounds like they had a great time. I guess I'll believe them. It's good to have them home and happily married.



We celebrated Lindsay's and Amie's birthdays this month. Another year older and wiser too!!  Happy Birthday----I'd say their aging just fine.


I finished up my DIBELS testing----I've enjoyed my carpool rides, lunch outings, visiting with the gals, interactions with the kids, and I've seen some improvement in the kids test scores. Way to go Cache County Schools!!!


Dale cashed in on his Christmas gift I gave him......we drove down to Salt Lake on the day of the "big storm" , got a bite to eat, and watched the Jazz play the Timberwolves. The Jazz made our trip worthwhile by winning.......we even made it home safe and sound. I wondered if we would, but Dale's got the skills and smarts for driving in the snow, unlike quite a few of the people we saw off the road! 



Danica pulled some late nights and even an all-nighter to finish one ofher drawings for the SV Art Show. She entered two pencil drawings. Both took 5th place.  Her "Decayed Majesty" piece will go on to compete in the Brigham City Art Show that has entries from Mt. Crest, Logan, Sky View and Box Elder. We hope the best for her.
Danica also had a soccer try-out for the Iowa Western Rebels girls soccer team. She was told that they want her and will get back to her with details. We're anxiously awaiting what kind of a deal they might have for her. College is just a step away--crazy!!
Danica was also honored as Sky View's student of the month. Dale and I were able to have a catered lunch with her at the school when they honored her. Way to go Danica!!!

Nate and Kim have been enjoying the sun while we've been in the deep freeze, but I'm glad that we finally had some storms that brought in some snow. Nate did get to go skiing at Tahoe with some buddies, so he's not been left out.
Kim learned the finer art of making Sushi from one of her friends----now we'll see if she can shine and show off her new talent when we hook up with them next time.


We didn't get to see our Idahoans live this month, but thanks to skype, we've been able to chat. Oakley just won't be the same now the Mallory's have taken up residency!



Our little Titan is growing leaps and bounds.....he's becoming more mobile and finds a way to get around. He's almost sitting up by himself as well as almost getting in a crawl instead of a scoot. It's fun seeing him learn and grow.




January has been a more relaxing month----but we've still been able to have some fun. It's a wonderful life!!