Funny Stuff

So, Bryon took my kids to see Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs on Saturday. They loved it and one liners from the movie is all I have heard since then. Cayden didn't have football tonight, so I decided to take them to see it again.

It's so funny to watch a movie with the kids that they've already seen because they start laughing in anticipation of a funny part, which in turn, makes me laugh.

Cayden was the funniest. His giggle is so contagious and sincere. I smile just thinking about it.

Hannah always taps me on the shoulder, "Oh! This is a funny part!"

Even Taylor got into this one. He has the memory of an elephant. He can remember one liners word for word. We re-live the movie for weeks afterwards with Taylor around.

To sum it up, I recommend this movie. Although, please remember that it is a cartoon and the name of the movie. It won't be winning any Best Picture Awards. It will just give you a little to laugh about!

Date Night

Cool uncle Bryboo is taking the kids to a movie tomorrow night and letting Mom and Dad have a date.

What to do? What to do?

If you have any suggestions, send them my way. We are looking for a good time!

Seasons Change

Fall is coming. I smell it in the air. I see it on my yellowing trees and my reddened bushes. There is no escaping the change. It's natural. Fall brings new things: ghosts and goblins, pumpkins, and turkey dinners.

This fall is different than last. I greet it with excitement and sadness. Dad isn't here to give glow sticks to the kids. He loved to find big cherry wax lips for the kids. He loved to see them in their costumes and to handout candy to the neighbors. He loved to bake homemade rolls, pies, stuffing, and juicy Turkeys.

I have all of his recipes. It doesn't taste the same when I make them.

This year, we are headed to Vegas for Thanksgiving. Out with the "traditional" dinner that we've done my whole life; In with the change. My Mom's onboard with us. We are cruising the Vegas Boulevard in hopes of finding something new.

Here's to fall, change, and lasting family memories.

Labor Day Madness

I bet you can't guess what we did on Labor Day.

We haven't ever "done" Park City before. It was fun but the lines were LONG!

We ended the day with a delicious dinner at Ruth's Chris: my family's favorite place to eat. Yummy!

Hannah decided that the sleds were too heavy and her Dad was too strong not to help. Good thinking kid-o!

The Alpine Coaster was my favorite ride. I didn't get any pictures because we were riding it.

It went really fast! The attendant reassured me that it couldn't come off the track, so there was no need to brake unless we were going to run into someone.

Whoa! I took his advice to heart. I was actually scared. It reminded me of the Wild Mouse ride at Lagoon: That feeling that you are going to just tip right of the track on the corners!

Definitely an exciting ride. In fact, I felt a little motion sickness when we were done.

Of course, the kids thought it rocked!

dear old golden rule days

I realize that haven't posted anything about the first day of school.

My kids DID start school along with everyone else. It's just that I was wanting and waiting for something funny, cute, or interesting to post.

Nothing yet.

Taylor began his junior high days this year. He loves it. He has little information for me when he comes home. I am aware that this is typical of a boy his age. He did tell me today that a group of girls in his social studies class asked him for his phone number. Not already. I better make sure he gives them his cell phone number. I don't need giggly girls calling our house and hanging up!

Cayden has the same attitude toward school this year as he did last: he's loving recess! He is excited to be the oldest Williams at Farr West Elementary though.

Hannah sits in the front row in her class. Her reputation must have followed her from first grade. She finally got put in the same class as her best friend, Savannah.

Book of Mormon Stories

Last week I took Hannah with me to our Wednesday Y.W. activity. We always meet with the YM for the first 10 minutes to make announcements, sing a song, and have an opening prayer. Mike was conducting and asked if anyone could play the piano. I had my head turned, scanning the crowd to see if there was anyone who knew how to play when I heard him say,

"Oh! You can play?"

I looked next to me to find Hannah with her little hand straight up in the air, excitedly volunteering to play the opening song.

She has been taking piano for about 9 months. Luckily, she had Book of Mormon Stories memorized. She played a little fast, but played nonetheless, with complete confidence.

Isn't she a brave little thing. I love her!

"Dad!" moaned Taylor

You know when you were a kid and everything your parents did embarrassed you? Jason and I have officially hit that mark. I've been there for a while. Jason just joined me this morning.

Taylor had to go to school early this morning in order to pay $10 at the cashiers office for a class fee.

Jason drove him to school bright and early this morning (7 AM). I guess the parking lot where parents drop kids off was crazy busy, so Jason just pulled in to the "bus loading" zone. Again- it's 7 AM. Way too early for buses.

Taylor freaked out! "Dad! You're not supposed to drive in here! The Sheriff is right there! What are you doing? You're going to get us in trouble!"

Taylor was so embarrassed that he didn't want to be seen getting out of the car. Funny. Jason was still laughing when he got home.

Poor Taylor. He has such embarrassing parents!