Here's Some Moore

Brag time

2011-12-29T15:47:00.000-08:00

Koy made the basketball team! He wasn't sure if he would, but there he is.

He has been working so hard. He doesn't get a lot of play time, but loves the time he does get. Check out the feller next to him here. Hehe, go Koy!

Macade and Nina attended a formal Army Christmas party. I didn't catch Nina because she wasn't in her dress when they were over. Next time he looks this fancy, he will be getting his Purple Heart or getting married!

Koy cleaned house at the awards banquet for Cross Country! He had a fabulous first year and we are looking forward to seeing him get even better.

He brought home a varsity letter, Academic All Region, and freshman MVP awards! Huge surprise for us! So proud of him and his hard work.

This is all I have caught pictures of in a spell. Next month....Skyler rocks the world!

Wow! I have a good lookin family!

2011-10-14T14:30:00.000-07:00

Dang I love these pictures

My friend and neighbor took them for us. She is just starting out. She did an awesome job!

I didn't even have to pull any teeth to get these good looking guys to cooperate. (Well, mostly)

Me and my best friend. 20 years together!

Move over Duck

2011-09-26T17:19:00.000-07:00

Apparently, Duck is not the only one smitten by this little sister.

Here she is walking Ko-way.

She has all these boys wrapped right around her finger

Yep, it's official

2011-09-15T19:22:00.001-07:00

He got down on one knee like a good little boy

They are giddy.

He is happy

She is so cute.

So fun to have this to look forward to.

Koy is a gazelle!

2011-08-27T16:23:00.000-07:00

Koy ran in the Cougar Challenge today in Kearns. He ROCKED! He ran in a freshman/sophomore division and came in 7th place overall. Timpanogos High killed the competition! Out of the top 10 in most categories, they had 7 or 8 runners. Koy was actually 6th out of his teammates AND the only freshman to place in the top 10.

He got a cool medal and all! He's super stoked because he has never been a part of a winning team.

The boys and girls took overall trophies home. They set a new record!

Cross Country is really cool! We have so much fun cheering Koy on. He is in the center on one knee in this pic.
Way to go KOY!

Why does my back hurt?

2011-08-23T16:50:00.000-07:00

I can't figure it out.

It hurts all the time

I don't know what I've done.

I guess I will just go to the chiropractor...

ps. If you guessed that I am the YW pres, you would be right. (Kati, your comment take the cake though. I should maybe drive out there and kick your butt!)

Seriously?

2011-08-15T17:09:00.000-07:00

Are you joking?

You're kidding?

Are you sure?

Are you messing with me?

You prayed about it right?

You aren't kidding?

Name the question for a prize;)

They are all taller than me!

2011-08-04T15:18:00.001-07:00

Back in the USA!!!

2011-07-08T08:16:00.000-07:00

I told you I was waiting for something good to blog about!!! He's coming home!! Click on his link to the right to find out more about his new jewelry.

Proud

2011-05-28T16:12:00.000-07:00

I can't even begin to tell you how proud I am right now of this courageous young man. Most of you know that Skyler has been in full time school since he was 18 months old. He has weathered good and bad teachers. He has loved school and he has hated school. He has worked very hard to fit into a world he sometimes doesn't understand. He has accomplished every goal that my mind would even dare set for him back in 1994.
HE IS GRADUATING!
Thank you to everyone that has supported him and helped him along his journey.

I am not dead

2011-04-27T17:51:00.000-07:00

Just preparing something profound to write here on my blog to entertain you all with. Coming soon......

Ah Lovely

2011-03-28T19:45:00.001-07:00

Just spent the evening with my best friend at the lovely Primrose Retreat Spa in Spanish Fork. http://www.primroseretreat.com/ Yep, Sterling pulled out all the stops this year for the anniversary. I loved it! It was fantastic to spend a couple of hours to ourselves being pampered. (The couples massage package is amazing!)

My Tatting Lesson

2011-03-26T19:48:00.001-07:00

So, bless Marie's heart for having patience... She has been teaching me to tat. I have wanted to learn how for a long time now and she was willing to teach me. So after all morning of trying to figure it out, I came home thinking that it may not be the craft for me, but I was determined to learn how to make this simple flower. If nothing else, I wanted Marie to be proud of me. So, after using at least 2 full shuttles of string, I saw the knot on the left forming. A few more times yielded something that at least resembled Marie's examples. Late tonight, I have conquered the flower!!! What make this even sweeter is I used my own Grandma Great's tatting shuttle! My mom found it in her old sewing machine.

I love spending my time with Marie. She is so fun and has great stories. She and her friends made me feel right at home during lunch and it was just like going out with my own girlfriends. I had to laugh at the way these catty ol gals talked about folks in their home, the latest jewelry they purchased, and their children. Good times.

Koy is cool

2011-03-18T08:49:00.000-07:00

Koy is so cool. And he doesn't even know it.

That's what makes him so cool.

And fun. He is really fun!

Koy is 14 years old! He is funny and cool and I am really glad to be his mom.

He was really stoked about the basketball Macade left for his birthday. Also very excited about a book that Skyler got him. (and Auntie Di.) Both Grandparents knew cash is every 14 year olds dream! And Dad got him the coolest running shoes ever! Thanks to everyone that made his birthday great!

Koy also picked up a few new merit badges to add to his collection. What 13 year old boy do you know that brings home 13 merit badges from scout camp and just keeps going. Swimming tomorrow and personal finance shortly after. Did I mention Koy is cool?

New Job, Old Home

2011-03-12T19:10:00.001-08:00

We couldn't be happier! Skyler is going back to his roots. Back home. He started working in the library at Kids On The Move. (KOTM) We had checked in with them months ago to see about work, but they didn't have a positions at all. A couple weeks ago, I got an email from the director, that a position had opened up. It was an answer to my prayers! We have really been searching for just the right job for Skyler. He is volunteering right now, but they are trying to make it a paid position. Yeah!!! Congrats Skyler! This is just the beginning buddy!

Stay tuned for more things I love....

2011-03-10T15:48:00.000-08:00

But in the meantime...

Macade is not getting any mail!!!

Not that you all have not been writing, but it is not getting through to him. I have asked several of the Sapper ladies and they say their spouses are receiving mail here and there. Several have lost packages and they have pretty much altogether given up on the written letter. Most of them are talking to their loved ones over a very expensive little phone card. The Internet has become less than desirable also. Sooooo, I appreciate all of you mailing packages to Cade, but don't send anything you would be sad to lose. I will keep everyone posted. No pun intended.

My garage was warm today and I was happy about it. One less space to store diet coke, but totally worth the warm ride in the car.

Oh and I really love...

2011-03-07T19:24:00.000-08:00

When the space between each windshield wipe is perfectly timed.
This happened to me today. Rarely does this miraculous act of timing land amazingly on my windshield! I was driving my usual carpool route when I noticed that the wipers were set dead on with the rain! Glory be! That never happens! It is one of my biggest pet peeves that those controls were meant for my comfort, but never fail to make me insane! Constantly going too fast or too slow! AUGH!
So imagine my joy when I didn't have to mess with the dial one time all the way home!
Bliss!

For the sake of blog readers

2011-02-28T18:28:00.000-08:00

I really have nothing to blog about.
I guess no one else does either. (Except Miss. Thanks Miss, for entertaining me with your shenanigans.)
So, let me just throw out there, a couple things that I am grateful for... just for fun... bare with me people...
Sudafed. I am very very grateful for sudafed. (oh and Puffs with lotion)
Whoppers mini robin eggs. (Followed closely by Samoa's which are due on my doorstep any day now.)
Burts Bee's chapstick. I am a total addict and it's OK. I don't think any bees are harmed in its making. (I'm all about the bees.)
Good socks. I'm talking about those really cozy ones that hug your arch like it's a long lost friend.
Calendars. Weird, but true. I love calendars. I would be lost without the 5 that I update daily.
So, now you know how boring my life is. Someone else update their blogs! And let me know the blogs you stalk so I can stalk them too.

What a great 2 weeks!

2011-02-13T12:47:00.000-08:00

Of course, he managed to get a girlfriend! We LOVE Nina! She is one hip chick! She even speaks sign language!

We played with the neighbor in our foot bottoms! Dinosaurs, no less.

It is a rare picture for the Spencer grandkids if there is no one A-picking their nose, B-grinning like they are being tortured, C-not looking at the camera, D-closing their eyes, E-flipping off the camera or F- Trying to learn how to flip off the camera. (Notice little Pink on the front row working it out.)

It felt good!

Real good!

However, if I had a nickel for every time I heard:

-How long will you be home? (2 weeks)

-How long until you come home for good? (It's the Army! Who knows?!)

-Are you cold here? (He's at the base of the Himalayas people! Of course not!)

-Are you glad to be home? (Seriously?)

I could pay his monthly internet bill.

So grateful

2011-02-09T15:56:00.001-08:00

For amazing family! Sterlings parents came out in a snow storm on Monday just to see Macade. Thanks Mom and Dad for making the trip.

Conversations with a Soldier

2011-02-03T19:38:00.000-08:00

Cade upon getting on the freeway: Mama, we are going kinda fast....How fast are we going???!!
Mama: 55 mph

Cade after eating at Panda Express: This American food does not sit well with me.

Cade before even getting on his flight to Utah: Do we have shower gel at home?

Cade before leaving the house: I don't care how dumb I look. I'm freakin freezing. (Putting on his Afghani scarf.)

More to come....

He's coming home!!!

2011-01-27T09:29:00.000-08:00

Just sitting here waiting.... and waiting.... for a phone call that will make me so so happy!

Hangin with Duck

2011-01-21T17:43:00.000-08:00

Little Dudes favorite place to be...roughhousing with Duck and Ko-way!

Little Dude: DUUUCK!

Duck: Yes sir?

Little Dude: My name is not sir, it's ____.

Duck: Sorry ___.

Little Dude: DUUUCK!

Duck: Yes ___?

Little Dude: I am down here and you are up there. Come down here and let's have some bun!

We LOVE Dr. Graf!

2011-01-16T17:24:00.001-08:00

OK, so maybe not today... (minor adjustment day) but we really do love Dr. Graf and staff for being fabulous! All this metal had been the source of much misery but really... these guys are brilliant artists! Let me remind you of the canvas they got to begin with....

Now, Koy has got to take some of the credit here. I mean really, the stache is a nice touch, but can you believe this? I do smile makeovers every day and this one still puts me in shock! And they are not even done working their magic!

Dr. Graf and staff are amazing! They are always so patient with Koy and I feel like they truly do care about him. They take a personal interest in our family and ask about our well being constantly! Genuine!

So, we would like to send a big shout out to Dr. Graf and staff! We thank you! You have changed this kids life!

ps Dr. Graf, hope you don't mind my little plug for your office, but we love you guys!

Skyler Style!

2011-01-05T12:13:00.000-08:00

We have adopted a new wrapping technique at our house. Thought we'd share it for your year long enjoyment.

We call it ...

Skyler Style

Wild Utah

2010-12-30T12:59:00.000-08:00

Here is happy Skyler!!!

Over Christmas Break, the Moore clan decided to take a quick trip up north to do some animal watching. Skyler has an assignment to see 100 species for his zoology class. He is taking this very seriously and we have been know to lurk in backyards for a rare sighting. What we found was amazing! You only have to open your eyes to see these critters all around us! Take a look at what we saw. The moose that is in the picture above had a baby right on her heels that you can just see the shadow of. Cool!! This was actually our last sighting and the icing on our cake!

The elk at the Hardware Ranch were so cool! They are free roaming but come here to be fed most days.

We were looking for this fellow all around Willow Bay. We were shocked to find him clear up in the mountains, almost to Hardware Ranch. He was only about 15 feet off the road and posed for us just long enough to get these great shots. What a majestic bird!

This picture is a bit blurry. It was about 20 degrees and windy on Antelope Island this day. We were a little close for my comfort, but we were saved by the DNR officer. Cool!

This was one of the coolest sightings. We came over a hill to see a herd of antelope. Then something spooked them and we caught amazing footage of 2 coyotes!!!! So great!

We also saw porcupines! This was a great trip and we had one happy boy in the backseat the whole time!

Really.....

2010-12-18T17:35:00.000-08:00

Stay off the roads if you can't drive.

Just sayin

Remembering a Hero

2010-12-03T20:08:00.000-08:00

Follow Cades blog to keep updated on his work

Little Boys at Christmas

2010-11-28T18:46:00.000-08:00

Boys will be boys. Sterling had to buy the Polar Express this year to go under our tree. It was fun to see him working so hard to put it together all for the moment when.... Lucas came over to see. He loved it. Couldn't get enough. I had a hard time taking pictures that wouldn't blur due to him bouncing around with excitement.

Doesn't his little face say it all? He was in awe. He might stalk our house every day just to watch the train.

And here is our pretty tree in our gorgous new living room. It looks so pretty that I just sit and stare at it.

Happy

My friend Marie

2010-11-26T19:18:00.001-08:00

For Thanksgiving I know I should be gushing about some little soldier in Afghanistan...
but I already did on his blog. hehe
Today I am grateful for my friend, Marie.
This started out as a simple patient/dental assistant relationship. You know, I suck up her spit and she is just a good patient...
Well she starts bringing in hand made items to sell. Now, this chick is 90 years old and crafts like a goddess! She makes cards and hats, scarfs and baby sweaters. I mean, she is pro! So I start buying up a few items. I took the boys over to pick some things up at her place and they could not believe she is 90! She is though! She is amazing!
So, I stopped by to purchase some of her crocheted stockings and next thing I know, I have been chattin it up with my new BFF for 2 hours! AND made a lunch date before I left.
I gotta tell ya, she is cooler than half the friends I have that are my age. And she is lonely. She is in an assisted living center but has no friends because they are all miserable and she is so healthy and fun loving.
In true Gordon Moore fashion, I would love her to be my Grandma. I love her and I am thankful for her at this time of Thanksgiving.

Is this what I've come to????

2010-11-17T19:21:00.000-08:00

I am not proud of this...
I woke up today and noticed by bedside table looked sad.
I want to point out several things
-The peace earrings, (my subtle attempt at world peace)
-The controller for my music
My Army squeeze stress ball
-The self tanning lotion (I am one pasty chick lately)
-The inch of dust on everything. (EWWW)
-My new found love, Lyrca (Drugs ahhh)
-The new Kindle on top of two other books I have yet to read.
-And of course the 3 empty jugs of Diet Coke!
Pitiful, pathetic...

Sigh...

2010-11-09T15:32:00.001-08:00

Long week. Very long week. I got to speak to Cade for a while on Saturday and while it was fantastic to talk to him, it made me miss him like crazy! Maybe more than that, I just want to hold him. I know that he is seeing things none of us would dare be witness to and I just want to wrap that little man up in a big hug and remind him he is loved and it will be ok.

OK

2010-11-06T19:25:00.001-07:00

No comments on the last post please.

Sweet!

2010-11-05T10:42:00.001-07:00

The Utes will be wearing these jerseys in the TCU game this weekend. They are in support of The Wounded Warrior Program. Notice how the names are replaced with the commitment, loyalty etc... So cool of the Utes, Underarmour and the Wounded Warrior Program!
Go Utes!

Joy, Rapture and Singing from Rooftops

2010-11-03T21:00:00.001-07:00

My lover has come through for me again!
I love him!
I love this!
I am happy!

Again... new address

2010-11-01T17:54:00.000-07:00

Well, just an adaption. Leave out Afghanistan in his address. See his blog by clicking on his picture to the right and it will give all the details.

In honor of Happy Hour!

2010-10-30T17:35:00.001-07:00

Happy Halloween!!!

Ps. Can I take your order?

It's been brought to my attention...

2010-10-27T13:33:00.000-07:00

YES!!!

Football's Over

2010-10-21T19:23:00.000-07:00

Sad day.
Koy's team is out of the tournament.
He is bored without Coach kicking his trash every day.
I guess he better get another job.
I am even bored.
But I'm not getting another job. (Unless it's at Hobby Lobby)

New Title, New Address

2010-10-12T14:47:00.002-07:00

Check out Macades blog to the right for some exciting news!!!

Creepy

2010-10-06T20:00:00.000-07:00

At young womens tonight, in the kitchen, painting pumpkins when one of our Beehives goes to get a drink.
She runs back in and says "there are boys in the gym and they don't have shirts on!"
Wow, excitement! If they could only get so excited about Personal Progress right?
Oh no, that's not even the good part.
Koy was one of the boys.
Creepy!

Got Wood?

2010-09-29T19:12:00.001-07:00

Seriously the weirdest thing... No trees in the backyard. Well we do still have the sicamore, but no more ginormous trees. I feel naked. And we have more wood than we know what to do with. We have been chopping for days and haven't made a dent! It's weird that when I stood next to the trunk real quick to take this picture, I could hear the water in it. It had enough moisture (just for you Miss) in it that you could hear it. Kind of like bubbles in a sink sound. Weird. I do miss those big ol trees. I hope I get used to it soon.
Did I mention the new hot tub? I am sure that it will help ease my sorrow.

End of an Era

2010-09-20T19:10:00.001-07:00

I'm not sure how long this wood "ladder" was up before I noticed it. I did have to take a picture for Macade before this tree started coming down.

Sterling and I, with a little help from all our cranky neighbors, decided the trees needed to come down. We were a little worried about them coming down on their own right onto someones house. Our house foundation is also at risk.

Don't worry that this truck was broken down in my driveway for 2 full days before becoming a temporary fixture in the backyard. (It leaves lovely black spots wherever it is.)

This tree has gotten out of control. But I won't lie... I am sad. It looks a little naked outside without it. OK a lot naked. It was part of this neighborhood. Boy, the cranky neighbors might not have to rake leaves for 2 days, but their air conditioning bills are going to sky rocket!

Oh and let's not forget the shed. This little beauty had to go to get to the trees. We have one bare backyard! This shed is being replaced with a big old shop and my new hot tub to help ease my tree separation anxiety.

More pics coming soon!

Did I mention....

2010-09-17T16:29:00.000-07:00

That Skyler is 18 years old?!!

My chubby little baby.

Gone are the days...

Replaced by hairy legs and a beard.

Happy belated blog birthday buddy.

You inspire me

Onion Days

2010-09-06T18:57:00.000-07:00

Nothing quite like Payson Golden Onion Days folks. You gotta love the scones in the park, the sun beating on your face as you watch 43 different dance companies come by and especially the killer demonic bees that attack innocent parade goers.

ps Macade is now receiving mail and hungry for more.
PFC Moore, Macade
118th Sapper Company
FOB Salerno, Afghanistan
APO AE 09314

Can someone explain this to me?

2010-09-01T16:15:00.000-07:00

So, I got a new phone. All the prior phones text messages don't exist right? The phone is clean. The nice boy, Thaniel, at Spring, moves all my contacts over. (Don't forget Thaniel, BFF)
So, new phone...
No text messages...
No recent calls list...
So why when I open the inbox is there a message that looks like this???

Aug 16
Cade
I Love you Mama

Nothing else
No more messages
Just this one from 2 weeks ago
Does anyone else have goosebumps?
I love you too kid!

Shout out to my hubby

2010-08-25T14:21:00.001-07:00

Thank you, thank you, thank you! The kitchen is amazing. I know it was tough for you and that I was no help at all, but it is so fabulous! I feel like every time I walk in the door, it is a new surprise. I love it all over again. The living room looks great as well as the hall. Just so everyone knows, Sterling did everything from the floor up to the ceiling. (With a little help here and there by my bro in law and our friend, Mike.) Sterling even hung new doors and did all new baseboard and molding. He even let me hang my ginormous clock and family pics. It really does make me so happy! Thanks honey for making my life beautiful!

Before and After

2010-08-12T18:27:00.001-07:00

Unbelievable!

Drum Roll Please....

2010-08-02T20:36:00.000-07:00

Because my house is freakin hot!!!

Check out this floor that my hubby put in! Ignore the vacum.

My favorite part of the kitchen is the way cool fauset and the trash can cabinet! The countertops are great too!

OH and the range hood is fabulous!!

I am so excited with how it has turned out! I could die and go to heaven in this kitchen right now!

My Boy's Address!

2010-07-26T13:26:00.000-07:00

OK, here it is. Just for the next few weeks.

PFC Moore, Macade
118th Sapper Co
1868 Regimental Ave
Fort McCoy, WI 54656

He is loving some letters right now. If you have time to send him one, I am sure he would love to hear from you!
Thanks

Yipee!!

2010-07-20T19:03:00.000-07:00

The floor is in!!! It is so gorgous! Way to go Sterling! It looks so nice that I want to mop it 3 times a day to make it shiney! OK, maybe 2 times a day. I will maybe want to take an axe to it later, but right now, I LOVE it!!!

We took the sink out yesterday to make way for the new cabinets coming tomorrow. And then we jumped in and did something crazy...

We decided to paint the kitchen REALLY dark to add contrast to our light cabinets.

O my fear!!!

I am so anxious about it all coming together and actually matching that I had to actually "stress eat" tonight. OK, so I always stress eat, but this was for real! Cafe Rio has never tasted better. It calmed my fear and made me realize that it is going to look amazing!!!

Note: The paint color and the color my camera shoots are 2 totally different colors! It really looks fabulous!
I might need to go "joy eat"!!!

Farewell Sappers

2010-07-12T15:54:00.000-07:00

It took me a couple of days to pull it together and some pictures from my sister but here

are some photos from the Sapper farewell.

I have never seen anything quite like this before. It was the most heart wrenching experience of my life and my kid wasn't even there! Daddy's just staring at their little ones and wives sobbing.

The picture above is of all of the gear they put on their backs as they got into one last formation to board the plane.

This photo is the soldiers making their way through the crowds after kissing their families goodbye. PS this is where I lost it completely. These brave men were holding back tears with everything in them!

I decided I wanted to be a support to not only Macade, but his fellow soldiers, which is why I went up even though he left early. (Thanks for doing that Macade. I could not have said my goodbyes in that hanger.) However, when I saw these two men, I couldn't help but ask for a picture. This is General Tarbet and SGT Major Summers of the Utah National Guard. I have heard them speak before and read several articles by them. They are military celebrity!!!

So, Macade, this is who has your back at home! And they are now my BFF's!!! Just thought you should know. When you come home healthy and happy, you will see the 3 of us waiting for you.

I love you son. I am so proud of you. I will be thinking of you constantly. My heart has an empty space in it. But in just a short year, I look forward to seeing you return with your unit having completed your mission successfully.

God bless you all.

Fox13now.com did a good story on this that I couldn't figure out how to blog it. But look it up and check it out.

Oh my Kitchen!!!

2010-07-11T10:58:00.001-07:00

If anyone knows who built my house... my husband would like to know. There are several points of interest he would like to discuss with them.

Mainly this sweet tile job and the lovely linoleum underneath it. (This would be the neighbor kid that we recruited during a sleep over.)

Note to my bishop: Your wife has some serious agression issues that you should know about. She alone, took the tile out of 1/2 the kitchen... and LOVED it! I think she should be a contractor. Just sayin...

And Koy is sick and tired of pulling up staples from "Stapleopolis". (Skyler's name for our lovely linoleum).

But after much heartache, oh I mean body aches, we do have new lights and we are laying our floor tomorrow.

Thanks to all of our neighbors, friends and family for helping us out so much! We are so excited to see our end result in...well I don't know. But it should be "lovely".

More pics coming soon.

Boo Hoo!

2010-07-07T11:07:00.000-07:00

Sad, Sad day

He's gone...

2010-07-06T12:52:00.000-07:00

For a year that is. We dropped Macade off this morning and will go have dinner with him tonight, but he flies out early tomorrow morning. He is very ready to go. I don't know how to feel. We are very busy with our kitchen project and that is maybe a good thing. We could've chosen a less stressful way to deal with our stress though. Anyway, be sure to check out Cades blog as I will be posting his progress as I can.

Alert!

2010-07-01T18:51:00.000-07:00

Our house is under construction! We are remodeling our kitchen! We are very excited! We will not be having a going away shindig for Macade but we hope if you would like to talk to him before he leaves, you will call. He is very excited and anxious to get going. Again, we ask that only positive conversation comes his way. He has been swamped with negative feedback that is not helpful, but damaging. This is especially hard coming from family that Macade thinks so highly of. He needs everyones support! Especially that of his family and friends. He is being so brave and we are very proud of him.
Will get some before, during and after photos going of our kitchen.

You can't keep a good kid down

2010-06-21T16:35:00.000-07:00

Even if the doctor says so.

Koy had surgery again on Tuesday. The tooth that we have worked so hard to save was coming into his palate. So they cut and chained and stitched and sent him home for me to deal with. Tuesday night he had a friend over to watch movies. Wednesday, he played football with his cousins and Thursday when I left to run some errands, there was a little head popping up and down as I came around the corner. Trampoline of all things!

AND, they said to not eat anything harder than mashed potatoes for 5 days.

"I'm 13 years old for crying out loud. Just tell me not to breathe."

So, you see what I have been up against?

It's in the air...

2010-06-10T14:12:00.001-07:00

Well, it actually just started raining again, but I have hope because of these little beauties.

And one of my besties made my toes so cute I can't stand it. These are called Trendy Nails and my friend does them for such an amazing price and she will come to your house!!! There are tons of patterns and they just rub on. SWEET! Love them. So if you need a little pick me up, give me a call and I will give you her name and number!

Let the excitement begin....

2010-06-08T12:51:00.000-07:00

Just when you thought the weather might get hot...
don't worry...
the Spencer family reunion is coming up...
so it will be in the 60's and raining again by Friday.
But....
We don't care!!!

Happy Memorial Day

2010-05-31T15:25:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to take a second to thank all those who have served for my freedom. As I dragged the kids through the Orem City Cemetery this morning I remembered several cemetery visits as a child myself. I will admit that, as my nephew said, "I only do it for my Mom." I went along and went through the motions without giving much thought to why we celebrate this holiday.
This last couple of years and especially today had deeper meaning for me. I was able to appreciate the sacrifices of those who have given for me to be free.
As we prepare to send our son to war, this sacrifice is all too real. That people have done this day after day for so many years has completely left me in awe.
The service at the cemetery was beautiful and left me with a feeling of pride after seeing those veterans that love this country so much, with tears in their eyes as they remembered their fallen friends.
May God bless them and those that continue to serve.
My friend K, has posted a beautiful photo of Cade on her blog. She is gifted with a camera and with her kind words. Check it out at http://www.pricelessimpressions.blogspot.com/

Seriously

2010-05-27T20:02:00.001-07:00

Seriously? All in 2 days? What the???

It's Friday Night

2010-05-21T15:24:00.000-07:00

And I am not doing much.
Drinking a coke.
Maybe do some scrapbooking.
And wishing...

They would bring back McRib!

Duck and Moore

2010-05-12T14:50:00.000-07:00

I want to introduce you to our newest family member.

We love him.

We wait for him to come every day at about 5:30 when he sees "Ducks truck" come around the corner.
Our neighbor that we will call "Buddy" has adopted our family as his own. He has Skyler and Koy's names down but calls me "Moore" because he is too lazy to say the Sister part. But, here's the best one. He calls Sterling, "Duck". He adores Duck. He sees him come home, he is on our porch. He hears Duck working outside and he is on his back playing monkey. He even thinks Duck is home and he is sneaking out of his house in his foot bottom pj's and through our door. He adores Duck. Duck is so wrapped around Buddy's finger that he does anything for the kid. He spent more on "snacks" at Costco for Buddy than we spent on our own kids. He throws Buddy around and swings him by his "beets". (He can't say f's.) They are each others best buddies.
Buddy hangs at our house and even has his own cup picked out here. He has been known to try to put a rock through the garage when we didn't answer the door. Then he was caught trying to break the window to get in. He cries such a mournful little cry when he has to go home.
He wears us out! And we love it! I look forward to being a Grandma.
In 15 years.
When I am old enough of course.

Update

2010-05-10T15:12:00.000-07:00

So, busy as usual here in the Ghetto. As I type there are several police units scouring the neighborhood for heaven only knows what. I'll let you know what's up after they frisk me. (Please frisk me...) That would at least make it worth the fact that I couldn't get onto my street.
Anyway, I updated Cade's blog and let's just say there is much to do with him before deployment.
Skyler is good. His new math tutor is a champ! I only wish I would've found him sooner. Unfortunately, I think the math teacher is the problem. Anyway, he will sail through accounting next year! He applied for a job at the local ballpark. Say a little prayer for him.
Koy is still the funniest little dude I know. He is done with track and enjoying an occasional root beer. He is singing in his last concert this week and I think he is a little bummed that it's almost summer time. My kids are freaks in that they detest summer. They get too bored. Weirdos. He told me today that he had next year all figured out to his advantage. He will be in A Capella with a lot of 9th graders. So he figured he could make lots of older friends then be nice to the "sevies" that would love to hang with a 8th grader that has lots of 9th grade friends. Then he got that mad scientist look and said, "younger people are so easily manipulated." Watch out people! This kid is a little... wow! I love it.
Sterling is going mad himself trying to find a contractor that will renovate our house. It is a big deal and I'm hoping it works out. Don't worry that I wasn't so into the idea of adding a train room. That is until he figured out he would have to sweeten the deal with a master bedroom and bath for me. Hmmmmm... I see a connection to a certain 7th grader here.
I am staying pretty busy as it is the only way to stay sane. Well, at least not insane... well...
OK, anyway, I hope you are all doing well too.

Macade is being deployed!

2010-04-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

So Macade spent the better part of the morning at Camp Williams being poked with all sorts of good stuff to prepare for his deployment. The word today is that he will spend this weekend with his unit and then report on Wednesday for FTX. (Field training exercises). It sounds like he will be at Camp Williams for a couple of weeks and then come home for a few days before leaving for Wisconsin. He will have even more info by the end of the weekend. He is going with a SAPPER unit? I am not sure what it stands for but it is the big bad unit to not mess with I guess. It is a full combat unit and he will be right in the thick of things. He needs all the support he can get right now and throughout the next year. We are asking that only positive and uplifting words come his way. (And ours) He is anxious to get going and I am fairly certain that there is something good in whatever they poked his arm with this morning, because he is ready to go! Thanks to everyone for supporting our family.
ps I will also resume posting on his blog 1armyguy.blogspot.com

Got the Call

2010-04-28T09:12:00.000-07:00

So Macade received the call on Monday! He is to report on Thursday and if all goes well he is off to Afghanistan. He is very anxious! He will be training most of the month of May and then leave the country in June. More info coming tomorrow.

No news is good news....

2010-04-23T13:04:00.000-07:00

Well, maybe.

Macade hasn't received the call yet. I realize the Army can be slow with the paper pushing, but come on! Anyhow, we will keep everyone posted on that progress. (Or lack thereof).
Skyler, I am devastated to say, did not make the PACK. We are very sad, but ready to move on and will just keep at it until we find something for him.
And Koy tied his last time for the mile. He was ticked! But he did beat his previous 1/2 mile time by 6 seconds.
Baby steps people. One day at a time. Just breathe.
Oh sorry. Are you still here? I was just typing to myself.

I need therapy on so many levels.

I have news!!!

2010-04-16T09:47:00.000-07:00

And pictures! So the big news of the week...(For each kid)
If you haven't heard yet, it looks like Macade has been transferred to the unit that is deploying to Afghanistan in June. Now, it is not a done deal yet. We are still waiting for word from his Sgt. He would be in training pretty much all of May and then ship out. He is very deep in thought these last few days and wants to spend a lot of time with us. He is anxious and nervous, but he has said several times that he is ready to serve the country. He would be gone for a year with a compact unit and that is pretty much all I know. I will keep this blog updated on him. Here he is with his good friend Robbie.

Skyler has been really busy as well. This week he had spirit week. He got to dress like a pirate yesterday and was so excited about it that I am not sure he slept at all. When I went to wake him up I said, "ahoy mate. Are you going to shower this morning?" His reply? "Parlay".
He is interviewing for a student leadership club at Timpanogos High today. It is called PACK and he wants it so bad!! It will be a shame if he doesn't make it being he has more school spirit than anyone I know. (PS I literally dyed my hair green with food coloring in high school. I would not recommend doing that by the way.)

Koy has been so into track! Who knew?! He runs about 4 miles a day after school and is holding his own with the big boys. Keep an eye out for him in the future! He is running the mile and half mile. He has never complained once about the amount of time he spends training. He loves it! The biggest news for him though is that he made the acapella choir!!! Only 12 7th graders made it for next year. It is normally just 9th graders! I am thrilled beyond reason! He doesn't understand what the big deal is, but I, myself, could sing from the rooftops! I remember being so bummed about not joining choir and then hoping my kids would. So this is a huge deal for me even though he has threatened me not to tell the world. (You didn't hear a thing!)
So, it's been a pretty eventful week around here. Next post I will download our photos from our hiking trip with US Synthetic.

To the cute boy

2010-04-06T17:20:00.000-07:00

Playing his guitar on the steps at Timpanogos High School...
Do you know Ricky Martin?

Koy's latest

2010-04-05T18:40:00.000-07:00

You have got to love this kid!
Mom (from work: Koy what are you going to do today?
Koy: Can I hang out with my friends?
Mom: Who?
Koy: Chris and Landon
Mom: Where
Koy: Here or there
Koy: Giggle, giggle, I just sounded like Dr. Seuss. Would you, could you in a house?
Mom: Wetting her pants at work.

Ricky Martin in Gay???!!!

2010-03-29T18:09:00.000-07:00

I had no idea!

So, as you can tell...

2010-03-15T18:15:00.000-07:00

Life has been nuts around here lately! We had a cancer scare with my sister, (all is well, thank goodness!) Koy turned 13 and started track every day, Skyler is enrolled with vocational rehabilitation, and Cade started work at US Synthetic. Me, I am just trying to keep up with them all.
So, I really had nothing in mind to blog about, but I met someone today worth mentioning. His name is Finn and he is 4 I think. He said the greatest thing to me. I told him he was a big boy and he told me he had a magic bed. "It makes me grow." Thanks Finn, for reminding me that life is simple.

Conversation with Koy

2010-02-14T18:06:00.001-08:00

Koy: Goodnight Mom. I love you.

Mom: I Love you more.

Koy: You probably do.

Mom: Unable to speak through peeing her pants at his honesty.

The New Payson Temple

2010-02-05T18:36:00.000-08:00

Sterling forwarded me this beautiful rendition of the new Payson Temple.

I thought my friends and family might appreciate this being as we have been talking about where it is going to be and how it will look.

Nice but don't you think Spring Lake Temple would sound better?

For my dental friends....

2010-01-25T17:55:00.000-08:00

Is there anything grosser than bloody spit??
Yes, I have found there is.
She was 5 years old and wanted to clean the toe jam from between her toes WHILE I was trying to suck up her bloody spit!
Seriously people...
Why?
Ps That is going in the dental journal

Oh A Promotion!

2010-01-18T15:18:00.001-08:00

Wow, I have had a promotion.
I must be doing really good!
Maybe it's my sparkling personality.
Maybe I mingle with the right people.
Maybe it's because they can tell...
I love the youth in our ward!!!
I am so lucky to be the new 1st counselor in the Young Women!

OK Maybe sooner than I thought...

2010-01-14T21:20:00.000-08:00

I have started a book blog! OK, I know, I can't even keep this one up but I have so many gals asking what I am reading that I couldn't help myself. I also would love to hear what everyone else is reading. So, here is the address...
www.Becsbooknook.blogspot.com
Enjoy!

For Real...

2010-01-13T17:37:00.001-08:00

Can I even call myself a blogger?

ps Have to run to YW but don't worry, I will be back in a few months.

News...

2009-12-11T19:02:00.000-08:00

So, I can't believe how behind I get with the blogging. OOPS! Let me fill you in on the random happenings around here.
-Skyler is going on his first date!!! A cute little gal at school asked him to Sadies! FA LA LA LA!
(Singing songs of delight...)
-YW going well. (I know, right?)
-Haven't started Christmas shopping yet. (Maybe next year)
-Haven't started Christmas cards. (This is a shocker for me too! I may not get to them! I am donating my time to the old people this year.)
-Koy getting braces back on. Not happy. But won't he look swell?
-Cade wants to be a policeman..... (Hold the laughter, he is serious!)
-No word on deployment yet, but Guard this weekend. Say your prayers. Have you seen those spiders they have in the middle east? Yikes
So I am sure there is more. I only have visions of sugar plums...
And the cards I have not done, the newsletter I should write, the shopping I need to do.......................................

The word is out!

2009-11-03T15:51:00.000-08:00

Hold on to your Diet Coke ladies and gentlemen...
Actually, I don't know if this is kosher anymore...
I might have to drink in secret...
Oh sorry...
I am the new Miamaid advisor in our ward!
I know, I know...
Gasp and giggle... gasp and giggle...
but it's true...
The Young Women will never be the same...
I have already launched my "Diet Coke in Young Women Campaign"!

Disclosure: I really am excited and somewhat nervous, but nothing the Diet Coke can't handle.

Cards, Cards, Cards

2009-10-18T16:06:00.000-07:00

So it has been requested and I have finally given in.

I will be making a limited number of cards for Christmas this year.

Right now I am making an assortment that I can sell as random packages or you can order several of one design.

Note: Some of the patterned paper may vary slightly according to whether or not I can get these patterns.

The cards will be $1.50 per card and come with the envelope for mailing.

Cards also make a great gift! I love to give packages of random cards for gifts. (Grandma's love this!)

I can also do cards for any occasion, so let me know next time you need a card for a wedding or anniversary too!

You can e-mail your orders to me at bmor9292@yahoo.com

Football, football, football

2009-10-06T18:00:00.000-07:00

Tis the season for

Football!!!

We watch it, we play it, we pretty much live it. And although I am still not in the same "red zone" as my sister who watches her boys play in at least 4 games a week, I feel like that is all we do these days. And so be it! It is great! We are actually headed out the door to our 8:00 PM game, hand warmers in hands. I keep my big sleeping bag in the back of my car for just such occasions. Had to dig to find my beanie and hurry to cook up some hot chocolate, but we will make it. I love fall!!! I love the cool days! And I love Football!

PFC Moore

2009-09-19T15:37:00.000-07:00

Hey all! Just wanting to praise my kid again! He got another promotion! He is now Private First Class Moore! For a few more details look at my Gordon Moore Clan blog to the left here. Does anyone, (like Maryam) know how to copy and paste the same blog post to several blogs?

Why is it???

2009-09-08T15:58:00.001-07:00

That I never have a camera at Payson Onion Days??
Why?
In the height of our aching economy, even Payson Parade entries are struggling.
Just picture the semi truck, ok it was actually a Ford pick up hauling a hay trailer, with speakers blaring and a half dozen 60-somethings doing some square dancing.
The title painted on the construction paper sign....
New pre-school, enrolling now!
Hmmm...

I am IN!
If anyone else wants to enroll, I will be swingin down there this week!

Really???

2009-09-03T15:15:00.001-07:00

This is a horrible case of dental veneers if I have ever seen one! Who is this guy kidding?! Anybody can shave their dog and throw on some fangs. Ewww! I am pretty sure this guy will be a postman in the next life!
CNN: 9/2/09 Chupacabra Found and Dead!!!! - The funniest movie is here. Find it

Is there nothing going on the the lives of You?

2009-08-25T15:29:00.000-07:00

So I have to admit...
I am bored.
Nobody blogs anymore and quite frankly it just won't work for me.
I need to know what you people are doing.
I also have noticed that a couple of people I know that just had third babies have altogether quit blogging. I can't figure this out. Are you really that busy? (He he)
I must have pictures of the little ones and their doings!
Enlighten me people.
My life is so mundane!
Help a sister out huh?

20 "Moore" things we've done

2009-08-16T10:41:00.000-07:00

1-Macade came home
2-Skyler goes to Stake Dance (Hawaiian style)
3-Koy signs up for football
4-Cade working at Old Navy (again)
5-Sterling to Choo Choo convention
6-Becky working
7-Macade signs up for MATC Deisel Mechanics
8-Skyler takes $209 to sign up for school (free education?)
9-Koy gets first locker at the Orem Junior High (I know...)
10-Sterling selling choo choos on ebay like a mad man
11-Skyler still not driving, but don't worry, turning 17 soon
12-Koy wearing football pads everywhere. (Poor Sonic chick lol)
13-Becky working
14- Macade signs contract to move out
15-Macade panics after signing contract to move out
16-Becky impressed that she has something to blog about
17-Cade buys a motorcycle
18-Skyler really nervous when going to Stake dance
19-Koy really nervous about being stuffed into locker
20-The Moore's are ready for school to start. All of them.

Really...

2009-08-05T14:42:00.000-07:00

So the most exciting, bloggable thing that has happened since Macade got home is...
???
Wow!
I am pathetic!
You know you have a boring life when...

You are reading my blog about how nothing exciting and bloggable has happened.
B

Hooah!

2009-07-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

My baby is home! So glad when he stepped off the escalator and then so stressed that he stepped off the escalator.
He has so many options that he is fearful. He actually misses being yelled at and told what to do.
I feel for him.
He could use your prayers. (So could his parents.)
So glad to have him home!

9 hours now!

2009-07-23T10:47:00.001-07:00

I know I'm crazy but who wouldn't count hours?!?
He's so anxious to get home. He kept calling me and asking how to move up his flight time.
I am so excited to get him home and help him start this new chapter of his life.
9 hours now!

Five more days folks!

2009-07-18T09:28:00.000-07:00

So we are almost counting hours now! He should be coming home Wednesday evening sometime! We are very happy to get to see him!
We will get to spend the whole weekend with friends and family and he is happy!
He misses his little brothers most of all. He tells me every day how much he misses them.
Cannot wait to squeeze that MAN!

There are 7 day in a week!

2009-07-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

But this one feels like 27 days!

2009-07-14T19:50:00.000-07:00

9 days and counting

It's the Final Countdown

2009-07-13T14:27:00.000-07:00

My boy is coming home!

10 days

Count with me people!

Dirty little secret #??? revealed

2009-07-08T15:02:00.000-07:00

I have lost count of my dirty secrets shared here, so I will guess that I'm at #4 or so.

I sweat!

I sweat like crazy! Whether I am hot or not, I sweat! I am sure my mother and maybe a few friends are just snickering with joy that I have reached a prime age where my grotesque body functions rule my world. I know this is disgusting, but true.
So I feel compelled to once again sing from the rooftops that Becca at Dr. Stones office has changed my world forever!

This amazing product has given me new found joy. I can wear a white undershirt. I can give great big hugs. I can even go without deodorant!

So to my favorite assistant..

You Rock!

Introducing Phyllis

2009-06-30T15:31:00.000-07:00

We have a new member of our family.

She is smart and stylish. She has a smooth voice and knows a lot!

She is really a peacemaker in our family.

We love her.

We will keep her as long as we can.

How did we ever live without her?

Skyler has affectionately named her Phyllis.

I know we found our way somehow but not without several ripped maps, silent mothers in the passenger seat and many a cuss word from our fathers.

Welcome to our family Phyllis. God bless Garmin!

Retreat to Chico

2009-06-24T20:31:00.000-07:00

This past week we jumped in the car and went to the nut farm!

Really! We went to Chico, California where Sterling's parents are serving a mission on a walnut farm. It was absolutely serene! We spent almost a week helping here and there, but mostly just enjoying ourselves. The farm is owned by the church and is home to about 12,500 acres of walnut trees. We decided this is about 20 square miles. The place is enormous! To get to the opposite end of the farm takes about 20-25 minutes. OK so who is eating all these nuts?! 90% of the nuts they process leave the country. They were shipping to Australia, Iran, China and several other foreign countries while we were there. It really is quite a process too. I have new respect for the people that keep this farm rolling. Including my in-laws that work from before sun-up to sundown daily.

Deseret Farms is also home to several million critters as we found out. We saw a skunk, a fox, several owls, many deer, a coyote, jack rabbits, and a raccoon, just to name a few. But the highlight of the animals had to be when we took a walk and came across a doe with her two young fawns. These babies couldn't have been a few days old and were maybe a foot tall. They were the cutest things I have ever seen. One of the little guys got confused about following his mama and came to within a few feet of us. Then he dropped and must have thought he was hiding real good. He stayed that way throughout the night and we were trying to figure out where to buy milk to feed it when it's mother finally came for him. So cool!

I was also able to spend time with my brother Shane that lives in Sacramento. Although I didn't have my camera, we had a very nice dinner with Shane and his friend Ana.

SERENE!

Hey from sunny California

2009-06-21T13:44:00.000-07:00

It is sunny!!!!!!

Who knew that you only have to drive 12 hours to find the sun!

Newsworthy stuff coming soon!

2009-06-11T16:25:00.000-07:00

Don't worry!

This weekend is the
Spencer Family Reunion!
There are plenty of good stories and great pictures just around the corner!
B
PS. No worries! Only family friendly pictures I am sure.... well maybe!

Funny bit of the week

2009-06-04T18:44:00.000-07:00

As given by my dental lab guy's son.

Mom: Tell Becky what is in your mouth.

Little dude: A loose central.

Only my dental friends can appreciate when a 4 year old says he has a loose central.
AND, only a dental lab guys kid would say he has a loose central!

To you little dude! That made my day!