Sunday, April 24, 2011

Happy 23rd Anniversary

So glad I married this guy 23 years ago. April 23rd was our 23rd anniversary. Cammie says to say 23 things I love about Kevin so here goes in no particular order of importance:

  1. He is very kind. On our second date we went to the hospital to see a friend of Kevin's who was paralyzed and he climbed on the bed and teased her till she was laughing.
  2. He is punctual. He doesn't like to be early, but I can count on him not to be late without letting me know.
  3. Kevin has an incredible memory. He didn't really have to study much, he would just look over his notes and ace a test. It drove me crazy in college as I studied my brains out.
  4. Kevin always gets the best parking place. It's truly a gift I envy.
  5. Kevin has always supported our family well. Even when he was laid off after 9/11, he did whatever work he could find to help us get by.
  6. Kevin is very good with money. We have never lived beyond our means and we always save for a rainy day.
  7. Even though going to church and the temple causes his "spiritual ADD" (Kevin's words) to kick in, he still goes. What blessings we receive because he chooses to be WHERE he's supposed to be WHEN he's suppose to be.
  8. Kevin doesn't like it when I'm mad. He tries very hard to listen and understand where I'm coming from and make things right between us as quickly as possible.
  9. Kevin talks to me. I know some guys are the silent type, and Kevin has his moments, but he likes to just talk with me about everything and I love that about him.
  10. Even though my family is big, and loud, and overwhelming, Kevin still comes to support family functions with the Horsley clan. He might hide in the other room with some of the other brother-in-laws, but he's there and supports my relationship with my family.
  11. Kevin also supports his own family. He tries hard to be a good son and brother, uncle and cousin.
  12. Kevin can fix almost anything. He doesn't do it as much now that we can afford to have other people do it, but he can build, fix, change tires, brakes, whatever.
  13. Kevin is great with computers. He cleans up the virus' and other messes the rest of us make of the computer.
  14. Kevin is a great dad. He was reluctant to be responsible for another little person, but once Amberly was here, he never looked back and has always been there for the kids.
  15. Kevin has always supported my dreams. When he graduated from college and I had a year left, he took a lesser job in Provo, so I could finish my degree. He has supported me when I went back to work and have done my graduate work.
  16. Kevin likes the outdoors. He takes us camping and he has introduced our family to scuba diving.
  17. Kevin loves to travel and loves to plan trips. I wouldn't want to travel with anyone else. He makes every trip special.
  18. Kevin is a good friend. He is loyal to those he considers his friends and would do almost anything for them.
  19. Kevin fulfills his priesthood responsibilities. He is the stake financial clerk and takes good care of the stake finances. He is a great example to Jeffrey of a home teacher and a priesthood holder in the home, by always being able to give blessings as needed.
  20. Kevin watches cartoons. The little kid in him is still going strong.
  21. Kevin doesn't swear. He's been a good example of using good language to me and the kids.
  22. Kevin is great at his job. He works hard for Wavetronix and cares a lot about how he is doing at work. He's very honest in his dealings with his employer.
  23. The best thing about Kevin is he's my best friend. He's the one I laugh with, cry with, fight with, worry with, walk with, parent with, travel with, dive with, everything with. I can't imagine my life or eternity without him. Thanks for a wonderful 23 years. Can't wait for decades more with you Kevin.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

THE LIVING CHRIST ACTIVITY

Earlier this year, the stake young women's presidency challenged all the young women and their mothers to memorize THE LIVING CHRIST. We culminated that challenge today at the visitors center by hearing from Sister Ashton of the General Young Women's Board, watching THE TESTAMENTS and all 200 of us saying THE LIVING CHRIST together as we stood under the CHRISTUS statue. The spirit was so powerful. What a wonderful way to celebrate the EASTER weekend, remembering the real reason we celebrate EASTER.






Thursday, March 31, 2011

Happy 17th Birthday Cammie


Cammie turned 17 today.

Cammie has been so excited to be able to give blood now that she's 17. We went to the Orem Red Cross and she had her dream come true. For her birthday she gave the gift of life. What an amazing girl. I love you Cammie.





We finished off her great birthday by taking Cammie to eat at Cafe Rio. Yummy. Hope you had a great birthday. You're a great girl.

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Great Job Jeffrey


Sunday, March 6, 2011 Jeffrey was honored at a court of honor for 7 other boys in the ward who have earned their eagle scout award. We're very proud of you Jeffrey. You worked hard and you did Great!


This weekend Jeffrey started his Lacrosse season. The boys have some work to do, but they got some good experience and looked great doing it.
Go Vickings! Jeffrey is number 39.


Saturday, February 26, 2011

Soldier Hollow

We had a great time at Soldier Hollow this week-end with our family. What a beautiful place we live in.

Monday, February 21, 2011

Janna's Birthday

Happy Birthday to my Baby!




We can officially go to PG13 movies as a family now. Yeah!

Thursday, February 3, 2011

A post without pictures

I don't think I've ever done a post without pictures. Lots of people do. They share their thoughts, feelings, dreams. I guess I kind of use pictures as a crutch to not get too personal here on cyberspace, but I think I'm going to give it a go.

It feels like it's still January. The older I get, the more I have truly come to HATE January. I am so tired of being cold. January through April are generally crazy months at school and I feel like I just survive until Spring Break. This year, things aren't as stressful since I don't have my own class, but they are still kind of crazy. I've been trying to create a Guided Reading training video for a few months now. I'm close to being done. I've been coordinating testing and that is going to go strong until the middle of May. My masters classes have started in earnest and I start teaching Reading Round-up in 2 weeks. I have also signed up for an autism class to help me understand my cute Kevin Rodham better so I can be a better primary teacher for him and I'm also an Activity Days leader, which I'm enjoying much more this time around (thanks Melinda).

I've noticed I'm a good compartmentalizer. I can take all these different responsibilities and make a filing cabinet in my mind and keep things organized. But winter makes me not want to file. Things start to feel a bit overwhelming and I want to just shut down and read or watch t.v. and eat popcorn until the middle of April. The cold kind of makes me want to hibernate. I've definitely started fantasizing about living in the Caribbean from November until April. I am a sun lover, much to the dismay of my skin, but I do love warmth.

Well, this has been a test of RaeAnn's emergency cold spell system. I don't generally ramble about things like this, but it seems to help many of my blogging friends to lay it all out there so here is my ramble sin pictures.

Oh, and I miss working on my spanish lessons. If anybody has the Rosetta Stone, I'll make you a deal. I'm done with level 1, but the pass code to level 2 won't work for me on the complimentary copy my brother gave me.

I also miss running outside. I hate the rec center (sorry Amberly, I know it's your new employer, but I'm just saying).

I think I'll be done for now. It feels like this post needs something....maybe a picture.