Someday I'll Catch Up

I have neglected this blog, but not on purpose! I feel, very soon, I will get the time I need to upload some pictures and share some stories and change up that very cold picture above now that it is finally warming up here! Even my birthday list is from April! Gah! Happy birthday, May people!

Some quick pics: Me on Constitution Ave.on our last day in WA DC.
Brandon in front of the Capitol.
Brodie after his first haircut. His curls are just returning now.

Time to make dinner!

Recital Time

Nineteen

A few weeks ago we were traveling in a car full of kids with a blizzard chasing us, roads closing behind us, the travel snacks had been left behind, and I refused to help drive. This song came on the radio, and somehow, everything quieted, and B took my hand and said, "This is our song." I hadn't heard it before. He had.

"Then"

by Brad Paisley

I remember trying not to stare
The night that I first met you
You had me mezmorized
And three weeks later
In the front porch light
Taking 45 minutes to kiss goodnight
I hadn't told you yet
I thought I loved you then

Now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe
The way I feel about you girl
Like a river meets the sea
Stronger than its ever been
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

I remember taking you back
To right where I first met you
You were so suprised
There were people around
But I didn't care
I got down on one knee right there
And once again
I thought I loved you then

Now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe
The way I feel about you girl
Like a river meets the sea
Stronger than its ever been
We've come so far since that day
And I thought I loved you then

I can just see you
With a baby on the way
I can just see you
When your hair is turning grey
What I can't see
Is how I'm ever gonna love you more
But I've said that before

Now you're my whole life
Now you're my whole world
I just can't believe
The way I feel about you girl
We'll look back someday
At this moment that we're in
And I'll look at you and say
And I thought I loved you then

And I thought I loved you then

We are so busy, but B, you took time to tell me. I've read your card 10 times this morning. Happy Anniversary, Blue Eyes. 
19 years is a long road between 21 and 40, and I've always loved you. I always will.

Long, Long Ago... In a Parking Lot Far, Far Away...

You know I'm a Star Wars geek, right? And as much as I appreciate George Lucas rounding out the story for us, I have a forever soft spot in my heart for Episodes IV-VI. So, a friend of mine found this, and I'd thought I'd share...

Oh, man, I'm still cracking up.

Spring Break In Salt Lake

It was a quick trip, but we made the most of it! A winter blizzard closed all the roads behind us as we drove, but the sun came out and they opened just in time to come home. Definitely worth the family time.

Shopping!

Eating!

Planetarium!

Temple Square!

Hogle Zoo!

And Maren's Birthday!

Hooray!

My SAPOTY (State Assistant Principal of the Year)

My B's interview at the NASSP Convention. *sigh* I think he's dreamy.

The Joy of Google

It has occurred to me how much more quickly arguments can be solved with the internet. I'm talking about the petty, often trivia-based marital arguments my husband and I find ourselves in on occasion. Do you know the kind?

B: "Time time time, see what's become of me, as I look around for my possibilities..."
K: "Ah, The Mamas and the Papas."
B: "Uh, Simon and Garfunkel sang this, honey."
K: "Uh-uh, it was The Mamas and the Papas. Look around, leaves are brown, and the sky is a hazy--"
B: Laughing patronizingly, "This was Simon and Garfunkel!"
K: "SO Mamas and the Papas."
B: "Yeah, whatever." *cough's "Simonandgarfunkel"
Silence... Crickets...

Now, let's add Google into the mix, shall we?

B: "Time time time, see what's become of me, as I look around for my possibilities..."
K: "Ah, The Mamas and the Papas."
B: "Uh, Simon and Garfunkel sang this, honey."
K: "No way, it was the Mamas and the-- What are you doing?"
B: "There, look: 'A Hazy Shade of Winter" is a song written by Paul Simon and recorded by Simon & Garfunkel in 1966 for their 1968 album, Bookends (although it also appeared on their Live from New York City, 1967). It peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it the second most popular song on the album after "Mrs. Robinson," which earlier reached #1.'"
K: Slight blush. "Ohhh, yeah. Hm, I always thought it was The Mamas and the Papas. Oh well."
B: "You're so cute when you think you know stuff."
K: "I know how not to make your dinner."

B: "Right." *kiss

The Power To Choose

Happy St. Patty's Day, everyone! Does anybody else think of Far and Away on this holiday? Shannon!

*sigh*
Actually, I haven't been feeling too well and I'm exhausted, but I thought a post might do me some good before I make myself go to bed early. That's right, a purely selfish post.

Last night I had a dream. I won't go into details, but I was confronted with an unpleasant prospect. And I am SO non-confrontational. But because it was a dream, I was able to keep my head, pause and gather myself and a small posse of my best girlfriends. They only stood behind me, but then I was ready. I felt like a part of the SuperFriends (wow, am I dating myself?). I could take what was coming and remain in control of my fears, my doubts, my hopes, and my strengths. I wasn't alone. And I had power. Not evil laugh I'm-going-to-rule-the-world power, because really, who would want to do that? Yet? (evil laugh). But I had the power to choose how I reacted to this onslaught. And I chose to strengthen myself with the presence of those I trusted, those who knew me, those who had faith in me.
SO, how is my dream so different from the trials I face in real, non-sleepy time? Even if I am alone and confronted, do I not have the power to gather the strength of those who love me? Who know me and have faith in me, even if all I can muster is the knowledge of God's love for me?
Just because I am non-confrontational does not mean I am weak. Just because a person doesn't like something, doesn't mean they aren't blessed with the abilities to get the job done... well.
So there you go. And thanks, SuperFriends. I knew I could count on you.