Busy Spring

I have never orchestrated any kind of spring cleaning until now. With Kevin leaving in the next few days for work and with our upcoming move we have been cleaning out all kinds of stuff and finishing up projects that we have been working on for quite a while. About a week ago we put in new windows. I don't know if you can tell from this picutre, but they are really nice. Kevin also put in new countertops in our kitchen and cleaned out the garage. I've been in the attic and clearing that out. It is amazing how much stuff can be accumilated over time. This move will be good for us for many reasons including a good opportunity to dejunk. Jared had stayed busy going to school and playing soccer. He scored a goal the other night! Anna has fun chearing the team on.
So far we have been keeping pretty busy. Hope your springs have been eventful!

Soccer Game

Buena Vista has started its own soccer league. There are three teams in Jared's age group. I'm coaching his team. I must say that it is a lot easer to coach at the college level than at the peewee level. The kids are enthusiastic though. Here are some pictures of Jared playing in his game. They don't have uniforms yet, they will come next week. My favorite picture is this one. I think it depicts a typical peewee soccer game. All the kids crowded around the ball kicking it into each other.
Jared is the tallest on the team and really the tallest one out on the field. He loves playing (who wouldn't). The other day we had to cancel a game due to rain and he did his best to try to convince me that no one would care if it was raining and 40 degrees outside.
Waiting for the game to get started. The little girl in this picture is in Jared's Kindergarden class and he just loves her. They play at school everyday and when we arrive for soccer practice she is the first person he looks for. The other day he said, "Oh, there is Grayson. Isn't she the most beautiful?" I gave him a double take look and he got really embarrassed. I just thought it was cute because he really enjoys her friendship. I wont worry about him and girls just yet.

Another Forwarded Email

I have received this particular email before, but have not participated. However this time it was sent to me by my dad and how could I refuse not to. I am not emailing to friends though, instead I am just posting mine and Kevin's answers. Kevin's are italicized Welcome to the 2008 edition of getting to know your friends.
1. What is your occupation? Mom. College Admissions Counselor
2. What color are your socks right now? White. Black
3. What are you listening to right now? My neighbors lawn mower. Nothing
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Chocolate chip cookie. Captain Crunch (Real healthy I know)
5. Can you drive a stick shift? Yes. Yes
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blue. Yellow
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Diedra Dryden. Tiffany
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes
9. How old are you today? 27. 31.
10. Favorite drink? Lemonade. Water
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? Soccer. Toss between Basketball and Golf
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Do highlights count?. Yes.
13. Pets? At the moment none, but our kids are begging for a dog and they might get one for their birthdays this fall
14. Favorite movie? Mary Poppins. Hoosiers
15. Last movie watched? Enchanted
16. Favorite Day of the Year? All vacation days spent with extended family.
17. What do you do to vent anger? I use to play soccer. Nothing like taking out a forward to brighten your day. A little violent I know but what can I say? Now I keep it in or play the piano. I've mellowed in my "old age". Keep it to myself.
18. What was your favorite toy as a child? My stuffed Minnie Mouse, which I still own to this day. Balls any kind.
19. What is your favorite, fall or spring? Spring. Spring-March Madness
20. Hugs or kisses? Absolutely!!
21. Cherry or Blueberry? Blueberry. Cherry.
22. Do you want your friends to email you back? It doesn't matter
23. Who is most likely to respond? Who knows
24. Who is least likely to respond? A lot of people I'm sure
25. Living arrangements? At the moment in our home in Buena Vista with our two kids Jared and Anna
26. When was the last time you cried? Sunday.
27. What is on the floor of your closet? Shoes.
28. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? Not sending it
29. Who is the friend you have had the shortest that you are sending this to? " " " "
30. Favorite smell? Magnolia blossoms. Fresh cut grass on a golf coarse.
31. What inspires you? People who endure. The Savior.
32. What are you afraid of? Not knowing. I've always have to have a plan. Not being able to provide for my family.
33. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Plain. Cheese.
34. Favorite car? Sad to say but a Honda Mini Van. Trucks...big trucks!
35. Number of keys on your key ring? Three. Six
37. How many years at your current job? Seven years this October. Five years
38. Favorite day of the week? Sunday.
39. How many states have you lived in? Three. California, Virginia, Alaska. Five. Alaska, Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Virginia.
40. How many countries have you been to? Two. U.S. and Canada