School

Catchy title, eh?

Anyway, it's the first day of school! Here are my kids, showing their personalities, this morning before heading off to fourth grade!



I'm so excited for them! Good luck today kiddos!

The first day of school prompted memories of third grade. My last born son and I were reminiscing about how eventful it was. Here's my synopsis of third grade:

The first day of school, my teacher, Mr. Wright taught us the meaning of the word "Difficult". Yes, it was a sign.

Theresa ate paper and liked it. She said it was a good substitute for gum.

Merrilee asked to be my friend. I was so glad. To this day I wonder, though, if my mom talked to her mom about this.

Someone wrote my name with a boy's in the "Tunnel of Love." My best friend Cyndi and I ran out after school equipt with erasers and pencils. First we erased, then we scribbled over it. After all, I wasn't even old enough to date.

Lisa pulled the fire alarm. Bad idea. First, Mrs. Russell caught her by the arm, bruising her, then the firemen gave her "the lecture."

Now, on the fourth grade...

U of U Five for the Day

I went on my morning walk around campus and have to share what I saw that I was grateful for:

1. The flowerbed I pass by. I just love looking at the variety. Plus I rarely see a weed. Kind of makes me think it's fake, but it's not....Oh - and every year it's different. Some years it all one color of flower, some years it's a rainbow. This year it's mostly a green leafy flowerbed.


2. The fountain across from the Marriott Library. Today there was a group of kids with towels splashing around.


3. A bunny munching on some clover. So cute! I swear there is a whole bunny community living around my building.


4. I saw kids, older people, someone in a wheelchair and a group of Asians. I love the variety of people on campus.

5. Orson Spencer Hall (OSH). I pass by this old building on my walks and think of my great great great grandfather, who was the first chancellor of the U of U, and who this building is named after. There is a pretty rose garden by it as well.



There you have it: my five favorite things about the U of U campus.

And one I hate:
The cigarette smell. Too bad it's everywhere.

Walkin' on Sunshine

Here's why I'm walking on sunshine today:

1. My shiny yellow shoes. I feel like I'm walking on sunshine!

2. My 4.0. That's right! My first term of graduate school was a success. I think I'll go back after all.

3. My Grandma A. She says she's dying, which I'm sure she is, but her deadline for death was before July 17. I'm glad she missed her deadline. I blame her for my need for cleanliness, plus she's a little crazy, but really, I just love her! She always saved me paper dolls because she knew I loved them, drove all the way from Heber to Layton to bring me Brewer's Yeast when I was pregnant, and loves Little House on the Prairie and Jane Austen - just like me.

4. My sister-in-law who saved me from insanity last weekend. She called out of the blue and asked if my kids could sleep over Friday. Fine, twist my arm...

5. My evening walks. Especially if Darin goes with me.