Okay, so ever since I can remember I have always danced when I hear music. I actually remember my dad telling me to stop "tapping" on the kitchen floor. To this day you could very well catch me in the act while driving in the car. I think it is just in my blood!
So, at practice occassionally I will "pull out" a move or two. My cheerleaders look at me all weird (like I really care!), like they are embarrassed of me...
Well, two Saturdays ago we were at a competition at Grandview High School and while the judges were tabulating scores they decided to have a "dance off" with the PARENTS of the cheerleaders. Well, needless to say, my cheerleaders pulled (and I mean pulled) me down from the bleachers to the floor. At that point I submitted to my fate. ( I kept saying that I wasn't a parent of one of them....) Then the MC said they needed a male dancer from Eaglecrest... Luckily I have a great husband and he joined me on the dance floor.
So, everyone warmed up together for 20 seconds, then we had to do a solo for 10 seconds. Then all the men danced 10 more seconds, and then the women danced for the last 10 seconds. Then the crowd voted... Tommy lost by default.... a middle aged man with a beer belly tried to do a back handspring and landed on his head... we figure he deserved to win for risking his life (or his ability to use his arms and legs in the future); however, I did win... yeah I am pretty cool (actually I am still a little embarrassed).
And thanks to technology, one of my cheerleaders recorded me on her phone and put me on YouTube... don't bother searching, here it is (thank goodness technology is not so great, as she didn't get a clear recording, but yes that is me)
And even with this incriminating footage, I will keep on dancing!
More or Less Bryan's ..... More about the kids, Less about the parents
Thursday, November 20, 2008
About Me
I got this in an email (thanks Christina) and decided since I haven't been super inspired to blog, that I would "reply" here....
Two Names you go by:
1. Annie
2. Mom
Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Cords
2. Sweater (it's cold today!)
Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Craft-pretty much anything
2. Relaxing with Tommy
Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. A massage - I have had a crick in my neck this whole week and it is making my neck, back shoulder hurt :(
2. A healthy child
Two favorite pets you have had/have:
1. Sophie
2. Abbie
Two things you did last night:
1. Stayed up with a sick kid
2. Listened to Tommy read Breaking Dawn aloud
Two things you have eaten today:
1. Cereal
2. Left overs from dinner last night, Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, YUM!
Two people you last talked to:
1. Graham
2.Tommy
Two places you have been in the past year:
1. Las Vegas (3 times)
2. Florida
Two favorite beverages:
1. Since they are selling now, Egg Nog
2. Milk or water
Two Names you go by:
1. Annie
2. Mom
Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Cords
2. Sweater (it's cold today!)
Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Craft-pretty much anything
2. Relaxing with Tommy
Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. A massage - I have had a crick in my neck this whole week and it is making my neck, back shoulder hurt :(
2. A healthy child
Two favorite pets you have had/have:
1. Sophie
2. Abbie
Two things you did last night:
1. Stayed up with a sick kid
2. Listened to Tommy read Breaking Dawn aloud
Two things you have eaten today:
1. Cereal
2. Left overs from dinner last night, Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, YUM!
Two people you last talked to:
1. Graham
2.Tommy
Two places you have been in the past year:
1. Las Vegas (3 times)
2. Florida
Two favorite beverages:
1. Since they are selling now, Egg Nog
2. Milk or water
TWILIGHT!!!!
Has anyone else been waiting with as much anticipation for this movie as I have???
Tonight at 12:01 (or tomorrow I guess) I will be watching TWILIGHT!! FUN FUN FUN
Tonight at 12:01 (or tomorrow I guess) I will be watching TWILIGHT!! FUN FUN FUN
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Sanctity of Marriage
I wrote this and have been contemplating whether or not to post it. I do feel very strongly about this topic, so I decided to do it.
Growing up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was not a difficult task for me. While I had Mormon friends, I had many more friends that were not of my faith. Each of my friends were supportative and tolerant of my beliefs. Many of them praised my ability to use clean language, to speak kindly of others, remain virtuous, and abstain from drugs and alcohol. I had heard stories of members in different parts of the country that did not receive the same type of tolerance, and could not imagine the reason for such injustice.
It was in college that I first felt any persecution for my beliefs, or being "Mormon". My roommate and I were at a friends apartment (who was not of our religion) and he had invited his neighbors over. We were playing card games and making cookies, when it was brought up that my roommate and I were "Mormon". The neighbor began saying the most awful things about us directly based on our religion. Our "friends" were laughing at what this guy was saying. I remember looking at my roommate like "Is this really happening?", "What are we supposed to do?". At that moment I said we were leaving. We grabbed our things as quickly as possible and left. Our two "friends" ran after us, obviously not realizing how upset those comments made us.
I remember thinking "Aren't we old enough and mature enough to be past this?" I seriously thought that as people got older they became more tolerant of differences between people; whether it be religious, racial, or any other. What I have found to be true is quite the opposite.
I understand why the Lord has taught us to become as children. They hold no prejudice or dislike, they are loving and trusting.
I have decided to write this post because of all that has happen in California with the passing of Proposition 8, making marriage legal only between a man and a woman. I know that there are many members of the church that are being persecuted because they voted yes. I have read news articles and editorials regarding this persecution, and I have felt very saddened for them and for the church. The Los Angeles Temple was vandalized, due to the belief of the "No on 8" proponants that it was the fault of the "Mormons" for the law passing. It is heart breaking to see and hear of such intolerance of our American right, to believe as we like and vote accordingly.
I would like to say that, while I do not agree with a homosexual lifestyle, I am accepting of them as people. Sexual orientation, race, religion (etc) would never be the deciding factor if someone was going to be my friend, and it would NEVER cause me to do or say hateful things.
Eventhough Proposition 8 was in California, not Colorado, I feel overwhelming joy and saddness from it. Joy that people believe in the sanctity of marriage, and believe God made man and woman to be joined together. Saddness because of the hatred directed at the church and its' members.
While some people may read this post and disagree (which you absolutely have the right to) I just had to take my own stand and agree with "The Family: A Proclaimation to the World" as it states:
"[We] solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children."
I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I know that he lived as a man and did many miraclous things. I know that he bled in Gethsemane and died on the cross, for me and for all mankind. I know that His church has been fully restored as it was when he walked in Jerusalem. I know that we have a prophet on the earth today that receives revelation, just like Adam, or Noah, or Abraham. I am grateful for the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation, that I know I can live with my family forever, even after death. I am grateful that from my childhood I was taught to act as Christ would, and though I am not always perfect at doing so, I am glad that in the face of adversary I have been given strength to do exactly that.
Here are some links if you would like to read more about Prop 8 and it's effects in California.
http://www.ldsmag.com/ideas/081110hate.html
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/california-and-same-sex-marriage
Growing up as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints was not a difficult task for me. While I had Mormon friends, I had many more friends that were not of my faith. Each of my friends were supportative and tolerant of my beliefs. Many of them praised my ability to use clean language, to speak kindly of others, remain virtuous, and abstain from drugs and alcohol. I had heard stories of members in different parts of the country that did not receive the same type of tolerance, and could not imagine the reason for such injustice.
It was in college that I first felt any persecution for my beliefs, or being "Mormon". My roommate and I were at a friends apartment (who was not of our religion) and he had invited his neighbors over. We were playing card games and making cookies, when it was brought up that my roommate and I were "Mormon". The neighbor began saying the most awful things about us directly based on our religion. Our "friends" were laughing at what this guy was saying. I remember looking at my roommate like "Is this really happening?", "What are we supposed to do?". At that moment I said we were leaving. We grabbed our things as quickly as possible and left. Our two "friends" ran after us, obviously not realizing how upset those comments made us.
I remember thinking "Aren't we old enough and mature enough to be past this?" I seriously thought that as people got older they became more tolerant of differences between people; whether it be religious, racial, or any other. What I have found to be true is quite the opposite.
I understand why the Lord has taught us to become as children. They hold no prejudice or dislike, they are loving and trusting.
I have decided to write this post because of all that has happen in California with the passing of Proposition 8, making marriage legal only between a man and a woman. I know that there are many members of the church that are being persecuted because they voted yes. I have read news articles and editorials regarding this persecution, and I have felt very saddened for them and for the church. The Los Angeles Temple was vandalized, due to the belief of the "No on 8" proponants that it was the fault of the "Mormons" for the law passing. It is heart breaking to see and hear of such intolerance of our American right, to believe as we like and vote accordingly.
I would like to say that, while I do not agree with a homosexual lifestyle, I am accepting of them as people. Sexual orientation, race, religion (etc) would never be the deciding factor if someone was going to be my friend, and it would NEVER cause me to do or say hateful things.
Eventhough Proposition 8 was in California, not Colorado, I feel overwhelming joy and saddness from it. Joy that people believe in the sanctity of marriage, and believe God made man and woman to be joined together. Saddness because of the hatred directed at the church and its' members.
While some people may read this post and disagree (which you absolutely have the right to) I just had to take my own stand and agree with "The Family: A Proclaimation to the World" as it states:
"[We] solemnly proclaim that marriage between a man and a woman is ordained of God and that the family is central to the Creator's plan for the eternal destiny of His children."
I know that Jesus Christ is my Savior and Redeemer. I know that he lived as a man and did many miraclous things. I know that he bled in Gethsemane and died on the cross, for me and for all mankind. I know that His church has been fully restored as it was when he walked in Jerusalem. I know that we have a prophet on the earth today that receives revelation, just like Adam, or Noah, or Abraham. I am grateful for the knowledge of the Plan of Salvation, that I know I can live with my family forever, even after death. I am grateful that from my childhood I was taught to act as Christ would, and though I am not always perfect at doing so, I am glad that in the face of adversary I have been given strength to do exactly that.
Here are some links if you would like to read more about Prop 8 and it's effects in California.
http://www.ldsmag.com/ideas/081110hate.html
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/california-and-same-sex-marriage
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Exciting News
We are
ADOPTING!
We decided to adopt the first week in October and have been working on getting all of our paperwork in. We are pretty much just waiting for our background checks to move forward. We are really excited for this whole new adventure. It is definitely different than when we had Graham!
Our case worker keeps telling us that the families that are more vocal and proactive about adopting usually have a baby placed sooner than others. So all you who are reading this... Tell your friends! :)
I will probably start an "Adoption Blog" for our family soon (if I can keep up with two blogs...) for birth mothers to look at. You will be more than welcome to browse and share it with others (however, most of it will probably be a repeat of stuff on this blog. It is mostly for protecting our privacy).
Anyway, just wanted to share our good news!
In A Rut
There have been MANY of you who have complained about my lack of posts...
My life really hasn't been that interesting lately. Let me recap the last month
We had a few friends over to carve pumpkins and make caramel apples, it was sure a lot of fun! (Sorry no pics)
We celebrated Graham's 3rd birthday, pretty low key, with family. Let me just say he is spoiled!
I have been in full swing with cheerleading (part of the reason why I haven't been blogging), practices pretty much every day, competitions every Saturday, and emails, study hall etc. that fill up any spare time I have (or so it seems!)
Graham broke (somewhat) our camera, and I hate posting without photos... it's just not as fun! It is not a complete lost cause... but it's close (it seems we have had some problems with our electronics lately, hopefully nothing else breaks!)
So, to all my friends who have been bugging me-
I will try to be a better blogger :)
My life really hasn't been that interesting lately. Let me recap the last month
We had a few friends over to carve pumpkins and make caramel apples, it was sure a lot of fun! (Sorry no pics)
We celebrated Graham's 3rd birthday, pretty low key, with family. Let me just say he is spoiled!
I have been in full swing with cheerleading (part of the reason why I haven't been blogging), practices pretty much every day, competitions every Saturday, and emails, study hall etc. that fill up any spare time I have (or so it seems!)
Graham broke (somewhat) our camera, and I hate posting without photos... it's just not as fun! It is not a complete lost cause... but it's close (it seems we have had some problems with our electronics lately, hopefully nothing else breaks!)
So, to all my friends who have been bugging me-
I will try to be a better blogger :)
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