Darwin's Theory

My 9th Grade teacher in High School (Mr. Plumber) always would give me a bad time about the theory of evolution.  He knew I was Mormon and knew my beliefs.  He purposely did this just to get a rise out of me.  We would go around and around on this subject.  Unfortunately I had to take this class from him twice (Biology).  The first time was 7th hour, last class of the the day.  We called it the Zoo hour, because no one in that class could pay attention and listen.  I wasn't the only one who had to repeat the class.  Anyway, the second I took it I got straight A's.  

The point I am trying to make is, looking at my grandson, Maverick and all of these contortions he can move his body into, it would almost make sense that we did come from apes.  He looks like such a little monkey when he can put his legs up able his head, and eat his toes and all of those cute things.  Of course we have seen proof that Becca can do that too.  If only we as adults could do those things.  Unfortunately when arthritis sets in and all that old age stuff starts getting to us its over.  Did Darwin's Theory include arthritis?

Not that I am bragging......but......!

  I have been able to really enjoy both grandsons this week.  Megan went to get both of them matching outfits so their professional photographer grandfather could take some pictures.  I decided it was as good of time asany to take pictures.  It is a difficult task to get both to cooperate.

"Who Me?  I didn't do anything!"

"Ok, we're both smiling, what do you expect?"

"My finger tastes pretty good, but, got any cookies?"

"Are we done yet"

"How much longer do we have to sit here with eachother?"

"I'M not putting up with this anymore! My diaper is FULL!"

  Thank you for enduring me.  I just couldn't help myself.  I have so much fun with these little guys.  I call them my little "M" men.

My Grandboys

I got to babysit Max two days straight and these are some good times we had!

Shhhhh.......... He is finally asleep!

Not an easy task 

I SCREAM YOU SCREAM WE ALL SCREAM!

What do we have here!!! THRIFTY ICE CREAM!!??

YUM!!! To bad Jeremy you didn't stay to have some!! 

And Amy isn't here.

We all ate this bad boy in one sitting!! 

You just have to have the right connection and know the right people!

I got this for free!!

The Women With The Worlds Biggest Boobs

Ouch!!

So, it's that time of year again. You're rushing around trying to get everything done and just plain enjoy the holiday. Sit and watch a different holiday movie every night. I do hate the way that LIFE channel chops up White Christmas. I have the DVD, but if it happens to be on and I am channel surfing, I will stop and watch it. The kids will even sit there with their mouths hanging open and say, "they cut out the part that........"

For the most part, all of the decorations are up. I haven't done my shopping, there won't be much of that, but I will do some baking.

But we have been hit here with the flu. Colds mostly. Yuck!!! We didn't get the flu shot soon enough. Grandma did. Last week Hannah started with a sore throat, sneezing and fever. I took her to the doctor today. He put her on antibiotics, gave ME and ALAN flu shots, me a chortizone shot in my sholder (I honestly thought I was going to have to tell him to get Alan smelling salts when Alan saw the needle.) Next week I will take Hannah and Bec in for their flu shots. In the mean time, tonight, Becca and I started sneezing and getting all stuffed up. Today ALONE, the three of us have gone through 3 boxes of kleenex. It's off to Costco tomorrow for 8 more boxes of kleenex.

Next year, I will get my flu shot in October as usual!!!

I have really taken my time in posting this blog because I knew it would be extemely difficult.  I just wanted to share a few thoughts of my brother Jim, Uncle Jim to many of you.

Jim in the past few years I didn't see a lot of Jim, but when I did get to see him, it really meant a lot to me.

Jim loved his music.  His favorite groups were Eagles, ELO, America, Doobie Brothers.  Even as I read his old mission letter he would sign them Eagles Forever.

I will miss him desperately on this earth life.  I will always wonder what happened, why it happened.  

Jim, you're the best.  I love and miss you

                                           Love, Ree