Now What?

I really can't believe that Once On This Island is over. Now what am I going to do with all of my time?

Several of the kids were crying when they left last night. I was OK until Clarissa (TiMoune) and her mom came to say goodbye. They are moving soon and I have been trying to convince them that Clarissa can just stay here with me. Clarissa's mom came up to me and told me she had a solution: I could move with them. I lost it then. I cried and thank heavens Kira cried with me. I love these kids so much. It has been amazing to watch them grow as singers and actors and friends. I will miss them. I will also miss working so closely with Natalie, Paul, Becca and Kira. We're going to have to get together often just to have a good laugh. You guys are amazing at what you do! Look for pictures soon.

Any ideas for next years' show?

Happy Birthday, Colton

Sorry this is a belated birthday wish, but we still love you, buddy!

Dude, Where's My Class?

OK, so have you have had a moment where an opportunity presents itself and you just can't pass it up? Well just such an opportunity came to me yesterday, and I had to take it.

Friday, during 5th grade specialty, I ran across the hall for a minute to talk to a student about musical. Mr. Francis was suppose to be in the class, but he had gone to the office. After talking to our "Erzulie," I went back to my room. As I reached the door, I just couldn't stand it. I had to go back! I went back to Mrs. Crockett's class and said, "We're playing a trick on Mr. Francis. Come with me!" I hustled them all in to my room w/ Mrs. Decker's class. They sat down quietly to watch a scene from a musical.

What happened next, is like a 'priceless' commercial. I watched through the window on my door for Mr. Francis to come back. When he did, he peeked through the window first to "check" on them. He did a double take when he saw the room empty. (Meanwhile, I'm telling the kids what's going on.) He walked in the room for a few seconds and came back out. He stood in the hall with his hands on his hips looking up and down the hall. He turned around and walked into Miss Hone's room. He quickly returned to the hall with the most confused look on his face. He went straight down to Mrs. Cannon's room, sure that she was the culprit. (sorry, Jessie!) When he didn't find them there, he went to find Mrs. Crockett and confess that he'd lost her class.
After a small moment of confusion, Mrs. Crockett knew exactly where they were and came to peek in my window. I motioned for her to come in and we all had a really good laugh!! I'm still chuckling, even as I write this!

The only problem is, now I've added Mr. Francis to the list of people who've vowed to get me back.

On a more solemn note, Mr. Amendola leaves tomorrow for Kuwait. I had a good visit with him at the end of school today. We will miss you Rex, take care!

A to Z TAG!!

A - Attached or Single: Attached for 15 years!
B - Best Friends: Pony Express People: Stacey, Natalie, Kira, Paul, Becca, Jill, Mary, Jed, etc., etc., etc. I also love my neighbors, the Jensens, Burnhams and Rawlings.
C - Cake or Pie: Does that include Cheese Cake?
D - Day of choice: Saturday, it's a special day, its the day we get ready....j/k. I do love to spend the day with my family!
E - Essential Item: Sunglasses, Singing Voice.
F - Favorite Color: RED! RED! RED!
G - Gummy Bears or Worms: Bears! Dipped in a chocolate fountain, even better!
H - Hometown: Clarkston, Utah
I - Indulgence(s): Cheese Cake! Bubble Baths! Cafe Rio Salad!
J - January or July: July, are there really January people?
K - Kids: Kyrie, 13- a teenager in every way!
Zachary, 10- the most tender hearted kid, ever.
Whitney, 7- I still can't figure out why everyone does what she says.
Halle, 2 1/2- Our beautiful butterfly, she calls pajamas "janamies;" how cute is that?
L - Life is incomplete without: MUSIC
M - Marriage Date: January 8, 1993- the biggest snowstorm of the year! I should have gone for July.
N - Number of Siblings: 1 brother: Brian, 4 sisters: Diana, Kate, Candis, & Amanda
O - Oranges or Apples: Oranges!
P - Phobias or Fears: Jeremy Brunner, now that he's vowed to pay me back for screaming in his classroom and scaring the students. Snakes. Driving in fog.

Q - Quotes: "In all of living have much fun and laughter. Life is to be enjoyed, not just endured."
-Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley

R- Radio station in your car right now: (There wasn't an R on Natalie's or Laura's, so I made one up. I hope that's legal) My station is set to KSL, my husband's to sports radio, and my kids prefer Radio Disney.
S - Season: SPRING
T - Tag Three Friends: Mary M., Becca R., and Jill- aren't you glad you set up a blog today? Just copy and paste, girls!
U- Unknown fact about me: It took me 10 years and 2 kids to get through college- go Aggies.
V - Very favorite store: Roberts
W - Worst habit: Procrastination, arguing with my teenager.
X - X-ray or Ultrasound: Ultrasound, for sure!
Y - Your favorite food: Steak
Z - Zodiac: Virgo

What a Week

If I can survive the next 2 weeks of musical, it will be a good thing. Today we had a mom donate $1200 worth of make-up for the play. We have a dad building platforms. So many people have volunteered to sew costumes. I am blown away by the generosity of our faculty and parents.

Halle went with me to rehearsal yesterday. She was so funny. She had so much fun playing with Natalie. Halle would tell Natalie, "You're funny!" Halle had 2 little yellow blocks that were her "phones" and she would hand one to someone else and then "talk" to them on it. The kids in the cast were begging her for a turn. And, Paul, I am sorry she 'upstaged' you when you were giving your serious speech about facial expression and emotion.

Thank you, Amanda for taking Kyrie this weekend. She needed to spend some time with you. You were an answer to my prayers!! I love you.

Happy Birthday, Hunter!

Hey, Hunter, we hope you have a spectacular 2nd birthday. You are getting so old. Remember- Aunt Cindi loves you!!

We don't, however, love the time springing forward!!!

Our School Rules!

Way to go, Readers. Jarron Collins was amazing. What a nice guy. He even got into the act of dowsing Doug and Mark with strawberry syrup!! Zach was very excited to have his picture taken with him. Whitney was too shy to even shake his hand. I know what your thinking--Whitney, shy? I was a little surprised by all of the parents that showed up. There were even some that don't go to our school!! What's up w/ that?