Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Future Kathrin
So remember this?
I got a letter in the mail today from the department of educational equity. my name was written all cute-like and someone had drawn a cute star on the back! Then I remembered. And I opened the letter:
6/16/11
Dear Miss Paul-
You are pretty. And so nice. The things you would like to remember from ESL are as follows:
1. Remember your ESL students. Do they understand the assignment?
2. Reading is awesome!
3. Take a binder to later ESL classes.
4. Transcribing is fun.
5. Never take a class the first 2 weeks of summer again.
6. Did your orange poppies ever grow?
Well. That's all. Hope you have a kick-A year!
Love, Me
Sadly, my poppies are just now getting big. Don't know why it took them so long.
I might be the only one that thought it was funny (I did when we were asked to write it at the end of my class by my hippie teacher) but there you go.
I got a letter in the mail today from the department of educational equity. my name was written all cute-like and someone had drawn a cute star on the back! Then I remembered. And I opened the letter:
6/16/11
Dear Miss Paul-
You are pretty. And so nice. The things you would like to remember from ESL are as follows:
1. Remember your ESL students. Do they understand the assignment?
2. Reading is awesome!
3. Take a binder to later ESL classes.
4. Transcribing is fun.
5. Never take a class the first 2 weeks of summer again.
6. Did your orange poppies ever grow?
Well. That's all. Hope you have a kick-A year!
Love, Me
Sadly, my poppies are just now getting big. Don't know why it took them so long.
I might be the only one that thought it was funny (I did when we were asked to write it at the end of my class by my hippie teacher) but there you go.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
The Week of Adventure!
Well, April got to go to NYC for ten days for a Ballet training, so I got to hang out in Orem with my babies! Best ever. We did a lot of fun things and had some really good times. First up? Thanksgiving Point's Ancient History Museum on a two dollar Tuesday. Free tip from me to you? Don't. Ever. Do. That.
It was also shark week.
We had a picnic at the park.
We came home from Grandma and Grandpa's one day and Grandma had let Brayden take home that hook. Twenty minutes later Brayden came upstairs in full pirate regalia.
We blew bubbles.
We went bowling with Aunt Laura.
This is a pretty standard picture of A and E. Audrey is usually oblivious of the irritation she causes Ellie.
We made cookies.
And we ate those cookies.
We relaxed.
And ate popsicles.
We sunscreened,
So we could go swimming.
We hiked Ensign Peak with Daddy and Aunt Tracie.
Then we went to the Drive in and saw "The Smurph's."
We read a lot of stories. (I was walking by Audrey's dark room and heard talking so I looked in and she was reading to her babies so I took a picture. Then she asked me to read to the babies and after I would finish a sentence, she would whisper what I had just said, "did you hear that babies? The princess had a new friend!")
We played dress ups.
This is Audrey's "long booiful hair"
We took a few pictures.
We went to Jump On It with Aunt Tracie.
Ellie didn't like the jumping but she loved this little ride.
And the toddler play area.
Tracie and the kids washed the cars.
And our big project? We painted Brayden's room. Now, you need some information. Alan and April had been renting out their basement until earlier this year. When the kids moved downstairs, Brayden's room had these super awesome (read: ugly and tacky) life-size stickers on the wall. The door was covered with stickers. And Brayden had drawn all over his walls, with this gem found in the closet.
These decals were such a nightmare. We spent half a day just getting rid of those and then ended up painting over most. . .which is why I moved the shelves.
I asked Brady what color he wanted to paint his room and he said, "Can we do two walls red and two walls green?" I said no. So we chose to do all four walls green. Instead of the dark green that he wanted, I found this cool "Carolina Parakeet" that turned out to be a lot of fun.
Totally worth it.
Best week ever!!!
It was also shark week.
We had a picnic at the park.
We came home from Grandma and Grandpa's one day and Grandma had let Brayden take home that hook. Twenty minutes later Brayden came upstairs in full pirate regalia.
We blew bubbles.
We went bowling with Aunt Laura.
This is a pretty standard picture of A and E. Audrey is usually oblivious of the irritation she causes Ellie.
We made cookies.
And we ate those cookies.
We relaxed.
And ate popsicles.
We sunscreened,
So we could go swimming.
We hiked Ensign Peak with Daddy and Aunt Tracie.
Then we went to the Drive in and saw "The Smurph's."
We read a lot of stories. (I was walking by Audrey's dark room and heard talking so I looked in and she was reading to her babies so I took a picture. Then she asked me to read to the babies and after I would finish a sentence, she would whisper what I had just said, "did you hear that babies? The princess had a new friend!")
We played dress ups.
This is Audrey's "long booiful hair"
We took a few pictures.
We went to Jump On It with Aunt Tracie.
Ellie didn't like the jumping but she loved this little ride.
And the toddler play area.
Tracie and the kids washed the cars.
And our big project? We painted Brayden's room. Now, you need some information. Alan and April had been renting out their basement until earlier this year. When the kids moved downstairs, Brayden's room had these super awesome (read: ugly and tacky) life-size stickers on the wall. The door was covered with stickers. And Brayden had drawn all over his walls, with this gem found in the closet.
These decals were such a nightmare. We spent half a day just getting rid of those and then ended up painting over most. . .which is why I moved the shelves.
I asked Brady what color he wanted to paint his room and he said, "Can we do two walls red and two walls green?" I said no. So we chose to do all four walls green. Instead of the dark green that he wanted, I found this cool "Carolina Parakeet" that turned out to be a lot of fun.
Totally worth it.
Best week ever!!!
Thursday, July 28, 2011
SYTYCD: Melanie gets her own post.
Have you been watching this summer? Remember, SYTYCD (So You Think You Can Dance) is one of the top five things that I love about summer. Really, addicted. If you have been watching, you'll know who and what I'm talking about. Melanie. She's a dance goddess. She makes everything look so effortless and the passion that she puts into every piece is just amazing. So here are a few of her highlights. Because I want to watch her dances over and over and over again. You're welcome.
1. This first dance just might be my favorite EVER. Not just this season. Yeah, I know. Choreo: NappyTabs
2. Her partner for the first few weeks was Marko, who is also a phenomenal dancer. Choreo: Travis Wall (sigh)
3. This was done last night and I was FREAKING out. I was watching by myself and there was no one to scream to about the beauty I had just witnessed. I included the long version because I loved Lady Gaga's reaction. Choreo: Mandy Moore
4. I just love this one. Choreo: Dee Caspary
5. This was choreographed by Sonja Tayeh who is so unique and awesome and really really cool. I love love loved this routine. If Mel doesn't win, it will be Sasha.
Amazing.
1. This first dance just might be my favorite EVER. Not just this season. Yeah, I know. Choreo: NappyTabs
2. Her partner for the first few weeks was Marko, who is also a phenomenal dancer. Choreo: Travis Wall (sigh)
3. This was done last night and I was FREAKING out. I was watching by myself and there was no one to scream to about the beauty I had just witnessed. I included the long version because I loved Lady Gaga's reaction. Choreo: Mandy Moore
4. I just love this one. Choreo: Dee Caspary
5. This was choreographed by Sonja Tayeh who is so unique and awesome and really really cool. I love love loved this routine. If Mel doesn't win, it will be Sasha.
Amazing.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
The Little Mermaid with Little Victoria
I can't believe that Tor will be 10 this year. It's so crazy how time goes by so quickly! When I heard that Little Mermaid was playing at Tuacahn, I knew I wanted to go. I loved it in NYC and thought about how much Tor would love it. This inspired all the other summertime dates because I knew that if I took her on a date, the others would want one too! And who am I to deprive them of Aunt Kat time?
I picked her up around 11 and we headed south. The ride went quickly with the help of the portable DVD player and the air conditioning provided by mom's car. We got to the hotel (Sun Times Inn) and went swimming. I forgot sunscreen so we didn't swim too long and then we went shopping! We found two shirts, a pair of shorts a headband and some sunglasses all for $14. Then we went to dinner at Golden Corral where they had cotton candy AND a chocolate fountain. Tor was so excited for a buffet and then barely ate anything. Kids.
We headed over to Tuacahn and I was so excited! I can't believe I've never been to a show there, it was so beautiful! We got there early and drove into Snow Canyon park for a mile or so but then I felt guilty that I didn't pay the fee box so we turned around. Stupid fee box.
I love the red rocks in St. George. The surroundings of the theater are incomparable. We were able to move up about 5 rows because we traded seats with a mom/daughter who wanted to sit by the rest of their family. We did not complain! I cannot even say enough good about Tuacahn and the show. For a $30 adult ticket, ($23 kids) we were able to see a Broadway show. The biggest difference between NY and St.G was that the show in NY was more polished, which is a given since it has been set up and going for much longer. St.G also had the benefit of being outside and was able to utilize more of their surroundings, like a huge waterfall that flowed down onto the stage, and fireworks at the end! It was amazing. We both loved it.
We went back to the hotel and slept. Well, Tor slept. It was the worst mattress I have ever slept on, maybe slightly better than sleeping on the floor. I knew, though, going into it that it wasn't going to be the Marriott for $40 a night. So I can't complain.
We went to IHOP for breakfast and then drove home. It was a short trip but so very worth it! I loved spending time with the cute little bug, I sure love her!
On our way! Don't worry. I was parked.
She's so excited!
She thought she was so funny for doing this.
I love a theater that lets you eat shaved ice in your seats!
This is our tired picture. We both wanted to sleep more.
On the other side of the placemat there was this helmet that you were supposed to draw a design on. Tor is so creative and is always designing dresses for her dolls and drawing and stuff. Her helmet had these shooting stars, it was so cute!
We had to get a picture with our shades. We're friends.
I picked her up around 11 and we headed south. The ride went quickly with the help of the portable DVD player and the air conditioning provided by mom's car. We got to the hotel (Sun Times Inn) and went swimming. I forgot sunscreen so we didn't swim too long and then we went shopping! We found two shirts, a pair of shorts a headband and some sunglasses all for $14. Then we went to dinner at Golden Corral where they had cotton candy AND a chocolate fountain. Tor was so excited for a buffet and then barely ate anything. Kids.
We headed over to Tuacahn and I was so excited! I can't believe I've never been to a show there, it was so beautiful! We got there early and drove into Snow Canyon park for a mile or so but then I felt guilty that I didn't pay the fee box so we turned around. Stupid fee box.
I love the red rocks in St. George. The surroundings of the theater are incomparable. We were able to move up about 5 rows because we traded seats with a mom/daughter who wanted to sit by the rest of their family. We did not complain! I cannot even say enough good about Tuacahn and the show. For a $30 adult ticket, ($23 kids) we were able to see a Broadway show. The biggest difference between NY and St.G was that the show in NY was more polished, which is a given since it has been set up and going for much longer. St.G also had the benefit of being outside and was able to utilize more of their surroundings, like a huge waterfall that flowed down onto the stage, and fireworks at the end! It was amazing. We both loved it.
We went back to the hotel and slept. Well, Tor slept. It was the worst mattress I have ever slept on, maybe slightly better than sleeping on the floor. I knew, though, going into it that it wasn't going to be the Marriott for $40 a night. So I can't complain.
We went to IHOP for breakfast and then drove home. It was a short trip but so very worth it! I loved spending time with the cute little bug, I sure love her!
On our way! Don't worry. I was parked.
She's so excited!
She thought she was so funny for doing this.
I love a theater that lets you eat shaved ice in your seats!
This is our tired picture. We both wanted to sleep more.
On the other side of the placemat there was this helmet that you were supposed to draw a design on. Tor is so creative and is always designing dresses for her dolls and drawing and stuff. Her helmet had these shooting stars, it was so cute!
We had to get a picture with our shades. We're friends.
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