Manner's Tea

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Every year the 1st graders at our grade school have a "Manner's Tea" where they teach the kids "manners". First, they do little dances with a BOY, then they have a "tea party" where the kids have to curtsy to their "BOY," who then pulls their chair out for the girls to be seated (this is NOT a date, people!), then they put their napkins on their laps, & eat cake & punch! It is too cute! Brielle is in a light pink dress, 2nd from the front of the left side of the screen. Her partner is Josh Pope, who informed her that he was gonna "sneak a kiss" during the dance (she was HORRIFIED & I told her his mama would be watching & he wouldn't DARE in front of her!) You'll have to pause the music at the bottom of my blog to hear them "Rockin' Around the Clock"... Brielle did SUCH a cute job! You can tell she's counting out her beats. She's my beautiful little perfectionist! I just love her little bootie-shaking. She's got it going on! Her teacher this year is Suzanne Hunzeker. You'll notice I'm real wobbly... That'd be because I'm trying to hold a wiggly 22 month old kid while I'm videoing. Brielle, you did GREAT! You and your classmates did a FANTASTIC program!

The 14-Year Run is Done...

Well, 14 years was a good run. But all things must come to an end. Mine did just a bit ago, thanks to State Trooper Bates who clocked me going 54 in a 35... I hadn't had a ticket since before I was married! And I still wouldn't if I were my sisters, Karmen & Tiff, who somehow flirt their way out of EVERY ticket! Brooklyn was sitting in the seat next to me & even said, "Act like Karmen!" but all that would come out was the pathetic look, the begging eyes, & the hard-nose State Trooper didn't buy it. He must enjoy watching a poor helpless girl squirm. Okay, not girl... old lady. Either way, my run is over. I do have to say he was pretty nice, though. I mean, he actually could've given me a ticket for a hundred & some-odd bucks, but he only wrote it in as 10 over the speed limit so that the ticket would only be $75. Plus also, I didn't have proof of insurance in the car (well, it was an expired card, but I DO have insurance!) which he said could've added $116 MORE bucks! Luckily, he just warned me to get the new cards in & didn't cite me on that one, too. Dang it all. Oh, well... Now the pressure is off me. The 14-year run is done!

SnowBall Dance

Each year, our little town has a "SnowBall" and it has been a tradition for us to take our family. This year, Tony took the 4 oldest kids while I stayed home with Brig to do stuff for my church calling (nice excuse, huh? I really spent most the night veggin'...). This year the theme had something to do with a Luau... They had surfer music, limbo, sailor hats, the works! Ever since Brooklyn & Brikenna were 4 years old, they've gone. They've danced in the middle of the dance floor with herds of their friends. Now that Bridger and Brielle are older, they love it, too. Mostly Brielle loves it when her daddy holds her and HE dances while she giggles! Bridger just runs around like a boy, knocking into people & then taking off... Here's a few of the pics from The SnowBall 2008!

This brought a nice smile to my face!

Click on the snowman-monster to start... then again to swing the bat! I got 238.5 just now. How far did you whack him?

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Winter Blues!

Okay, so I need a pitty party. I've got the winter blues... again! I'm in desperate need of St. George sunshine. I want to play a wild game of volleyball without goosbumps on my legs. (For those of you who don't know, goosbeumps make your leg-hair grow faster! Think I'm kidding? Go shave, then stand in the freezer for a while. That smooth, baby-bootie skin will suddenly be prickley! Swear!) I want a real tan that comes from sunshine, not tanning bulbs. I want to throw a baseball & get one thrown back at me so hard it stings. Before you all go sending me samples of zoloft, maybe you could say something funny to make me laugh. Leave a joke. A quote that is bound to make me smile. SOMETHING! Tomorrow is Valentines Day & I have lots to do for school parties and such, so I'll have a reason to put my 5 layers of mascara on tomorrow. For today, though, I'm throwing my own pitty party. Bring on the bons-bons & reality TV! I need a hug... (You have to say that like Donkey on Shrek to get the full effect! :))

Kissing Daddy!

Brig LOVES his daddy! This baby boy will forcefully grab Tony's face & plant a precious kiss right on him... & then not "quit" the kiss until Tony finishes the pucker first! It's too cute. Sorry Brig's face is in the window-light badly. And sorry you have to witness him getting his nose wiped. Brig. Not Tony. :) You'll get the main idea. My baby LOVES to kiss his daddy! (You'll have to pause the music at the bottom) Plus, you'll see how cute it is... he calls me his "Guppy-Mamma!" Oh, priceless!

Surgeon Generals Warning:

Don't swallow bubblegum!

(Thanks to Marissa! I stole this from her! Hee hee)

The Campbell Clan

Many of you already know that I grew up in a huge family. I have 8 sisters, 3 brothers, & only 1 set of parents, which is unusual in this day & age. I guess I've been thinking a lot about my family the last few days with everything that has gone on with my brother-in-law, Mike... I know that when this hard trial hit him, his family dropped everything to rush ~hours away~ to the hospital. He had family members driving thru dangerous snow storms, through scary canyons, so that they could be at his side. Members of my family did the same to be with Tiff while she faced this. This has got me thinking about the trials I face, as well. I know when I've had things happen to me, my brothers & sisters & parents show up as fast as they can. And if they can't show up, the phone is ringing non-stop. That's what family is for, huh? I bet this has got many of you thinking about how important your own family is in your life. I'm so grateful for each one of my family members who love me & support me & are there when I need them. I'm also grateful for their wonderful spouses (my brothers & sisters in-law... who I will need to get pictures of someday!). They allow my brothers & sisters to be there when we need each other. So, meet my family! In the top picture are all of us girls, in order: Tawnja, Tracy, Jennifer, Brenda, Me, Valerie, Karmen, Debbie, & Tiffany. In the bottom picture are my parents & brothers, in order: Mom & Papa, Keith, Ben, & Joel. I'm so glad Families Can Be Together Forever!

Update on Mike

I believe our family has truly experienced a miracle this week with my brother-in-law, Mike. Thank you for the many prayers, the fasts, & kind words of support to my sister, Tiff. Mike has made a complete turn-around & is back to his hilarious, sarcastic self. My brother, Ben, has kept us updated on Mike's condition for the past 4 days & his comment was that he had witnessed a miracle. I know Mike & his family are very private people, so I'll leave it at that. (And I'll be deleting this post soon so he doesn't see it and then want to pin me down to torture me or something!:)) He isn't out of the woods yet, and he is still hospitalized while they continue test upon test, but just know when we band our faith together, miracles DO happen! Thanks to you all! We love you!

Micheal George

I just wanted to take a second & ask you all to remember my brother-in-law, Mike George in your prayers right now. Yesterday some very scary things happened with him & he is currently in the U of U hospital in Salt Lake in the ICU. He has been diagnosed with viral encephalitis, which is a brain infection. I know with the power of the priesthood, & with all your faith, all things are possible. Please keep him & my sister, Tiff, in your prayers. And, Happy Birthday, Tiff! I wish we had somewhere fun to be celebrating right now instead of the hard trial you are experiencing. You are in our family's prayers. Rain check, okay Dippiest? And I know my kids will brush your hair and rub lotion on your feet. We love you both so!