Utah vs. BYU.....the fans

So, I should preface this post in that I am normally a BYU fan. I grew up cheering for my Cougars. Well, after Kenyan graduated from the U, I've had to somewhat adjust. I enjoy cheering for the U, but don't always cheer them on as much when they are playing the Y. Kenyan said I was a 60-40 BYU fan, I said it was still about 80-20. Anyhow, I was glad for the Utes and am very excited they get to go to a BCS bowl game.

My friend Amy and I were going to "decorate" a former colleague's car in UTAH attire last Friday before the game on Saturday, but she decided to take a personal day. Fortunately for us, the Utes won and she didn't take a personal day today. Amy and I went down to our former school during lunch to "decorate" her car.....oh, did I mention she's an avid BYU fan!! Take a look:

The victim and the culprits

Utah's #1 Fan!

Picture Tag

I've been tagged, twice actually, so here we go. I went to my picture folder, fourth file, fourth picture and here's what I came up with: This is a picture from when we went camping up Henry's Fork in the Uintah Mountains. This is us playing the high elk game around the campfire. If you have never played the high elk game...you are missing out!!



4 People I tag: Jodi, Shanda, Cindy, and Sarah S. (And if any of you have already done this, then just disregard this tag.)

I'm an Esme!

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You are thoughtful and care very deeply for your family. A loving home is of great
importance to you and you always try to make people feel welcome. Although you have a great capacity to love, you also have a great capacity to hurt, so at times you can be
sensitive. You're firm when you need to be, but people trust your judgment and
appreciate the kind way you always handle things.

Ummm.....Happy Halloween???

I know, I know, Halloween was almost 2 weeks ago, but better late than never, right? Since I have switched tracks I actually got to celebrate Halloween, on Halloween, with my class this year. (Most teachers hate Halloween....I love it!) I was Miss Frizzle from "The Magic School Bus." Most of my kids immediately recognized who I was, and then they called me Miss Frizzle all day long.



Kenyan also dressed up for work.....and after doing so began to wonder where he was going to keep all the keys he needs for work!! Kenyan was a redneck, or Cousin Eddy...isn't he hilarious!! He took his regular work clothes to work in case people made fun of him, but that's what it's all about!


He was also worried about going to the Trunk or Treat looking like that and wondered if he would continually get harassed for as long as we are in this ward. That's what it's all about, ha ha ha! Everyone loved his costume!!! He was the hit of the night!

I've been tagged......

(I've been tagged....and while I wait for my next parent/teacher conference appointment this will keep me busy....)

8 Things tag...

8 T.V. Shows I like... The Amazing Race, Survivor, The Office, Dancing With the Stars, The Biggest Loser, Deal or No Deal (I still like it, even if they didn't pick me to be on the show.), The Price is Right, Friends (reruns still count!) (Apparently I'm a game show and reality tv junkie!)

8 things I did yesterday...Taught school, videotaped a lesson for my national board certification, had Parent/Teacher conferences, watched the Utes pull out a win against TCU (I was the good luck charm, just ask Kenyan), fell asleep watching "Get Smart," talked to parents all night, talked to parents all night and talked to parents all night.

8 things I am looking forward to...Going to Disney World in January, my math endorsement being finished, getting my Master's Degree next May, turning in my National Board papers at the end of March, Thanksgiving dinner with my family, Christmas, playing Guitar Hero world tour (we're saving it for Christmas), going off track (I know I just came back on, but 6 more weeks and I get a break again!)

8 things I wish for... for Kenyan to get a job, to have the perfect class, for parents to not make excuses for their kids, enough money to support my shopping habit, to have time to sit down and read a book that's not related to school, the back room in our house to be organized, a self-cleaning house(I'm also stealing that one...who wouldn't want that?!), a cure for diabetes.

8 people I tag... Stephanie Dixon, Cookie, Lu, Sarah S., Jeri, Jill, Julie, and Beth

(P.S. I know I'm running behind on this...but Halloween pictures are coming!!!)

Tagged and Tagged Again

Tagged

Apparently I've had a lot of catching up to do so I hope all of you have enjoyed all of the blogging:) So, the first tag on here is from Anna and the second is from Shanda. Here we go.....

5 things I was doing 10 years ago: (That was a long time ago!!!)
1. In my last year of high school
2. Wishing I knew how to act around guys. :)
3. Deciding what I was going to be doing for Halloween
4. Celebrating my birthday
5. I might have been in Disney World (It was either 10 or 11 years ago...it works!)

5 things on my to do list today:
1. Finish my wedding scrapbook
2. Write National Board papers
3. Homework for my math class
4. Put grades in
5. Plan lessons to be video taped for National Boards

5 snacks I love:
1. Salt & Vinegar Pringles
2. Sixlets
3. Diet Dr. Pepper w/vanilla (I love Sonic!)
4. Anything with chocolate & peanut butter
5. Popcorn
(Is it bad that none of those are really healthy?)

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Buy a house
2. Buy wave runners
3. Buy a black, baby grand piano
4. Invest-although, I don't know if right now is the best time for that
5. Take my entire family on vacation

5 places I've lived:
1. Lafayette, IN
2. Sandy, UT
3. Rexburg, ID
4. Logan, UT
5. West Jordan, UT

5 jobs I've had:
1. Kmart
2. JC Penney
3. Down East Outfitters
4. Zions Bank
5. Teacher-Jordan School District

5 people I tag:
1. Stacy
2. Beth
3. Julie
4. Kellie
5. Jill

Another Tag!!

The rules are:Link to the person that tagged you, and post the rules on your blog.
Share 7 random and/or weird facts about yourself.
Tag 7 random people at the end of your blog.
Let each person know that they’ve been tagged
by leaving a comment on their blog.

1. I have scars on three of my fingers on my left hand from sticking my hand down a bowling ball return when I was little.

2. When I eat Lucky Charms I like to eat the oat pieces and save as many of the marshmallows I can for the last few bites.

3. I sneeze when I put gum or a mint in my mouth.

4. I like to try out for game shows: Wheel of Fortune and Deal or No Deal

5. I like to watch the Biggest Loser while eating junk food.

6. I am usually know as "Miss Adams' tall friend."

7. I have my clothes in color order in my closet. (I have OCD, or as Amy likes to call it...CDO....in alphabetical order, the way it should be.)

I tag....Cookie, Stephanie, Mandy, Wendy, Lu, Bobette, and Monica

Happy Birthday to me!

I celebrated #27 on Sunday! It was a great day. We were at Kenyan's dad's house so they all came in and sang to me in the morning. And I have to say, they sounded pretty good for that early in the morning!!

We spent four hours of the day driving home from Elko to Salt Lake, but then my sister-in-law Crystal made a delicious steak dinner for us and the boys decorated cupcakes for me!

Before we left for Reno, Kenyan gave me a new game to play on the DS to keep myself occupied on our drive to Reno. :) (I get antsy easily! 4 hours flew by in no time!!) My mom took me out to lunch on Monday-Paradise Bakery-yummy! This was my first time and it was delicious! I also got some cute Halloween decor from her too-I love Halloween. Thanks mom!

Thanks to everyone for all the birthday wishes and cards I received, I appreciate your thoughtfulness!

Ethan decorating cupcakes


I managed to blow them all out!! Don't let the 4 candles deceive you, I really did turn 27. :)


The cupcake decorating culprits.....du, du, duuuuuuu.


Ethan, me and Conrad. Those cupcakes were yummy!!