Ambition

A conversation with Ashley today:

A: Mom, when I grow up I'm gonna be a billionaire so I can buy a mansion and shop alot. Don't try to stop me!

Me: How are you going to become a billionaire?

A: I'm gonna be a trick pilot and do lots of air shows like Amelia Earhart. People will pay me to put their name on my plane. I'm also going to sell books about my adventures. And if that doesn't work out, I'll be a food critic!

Sometimes I forget how cool it is to be young and full of dreams. I don't think you can stop this girl. Look out world, here comes Ashley!

Oh My Goshes

When Morgan was a little girl (think two or three-years-old), she used to love to dress up. Her favorite accessory to any princess-type get-up was a pair of my high heels, or "OH MY GOSHES" as they were called. She named them this because every time she wore them, people would say, "Oh my gosh!" (Usually when she wore them to church on Sunday!) You see, I had to pick my battles back then. Wait...I still do. Anyways, she always wanted to dress up like "Cinderbrella" or the likes for church. After a full round of negotiations, we usually left the house in an appropriate church dress and a pair of "Oh My Goshes." (This, of course, after she inspected me to make sure I had on my "lipstick and anyways (hairspray.)"

Fast forward ten years. Morgan still loves a good pair of "Oh My Goshes," only now they fit her and she buys them with her own money. Some people might think these shoes are a bit mature for a twelve-year-old. In the spirit of "picking my battles," I'm glad this is the only truly mature piece of clothing being pushed for. Besides, I think it is really cute how some things never change. Go ahead and say it, "Oh my gosh!"

The Picture in Question

Spring Break Fun

We've had so much fun this Spring Break! On Wednesday we went to the Springs Preserves with Grandma, Aunt Nikki, Cole, Carson, and Brett. Below is a video of our adventure. (Just click the picture to view!)


Springs Preserve 3/20/08

What do you do at 2 a.m.???

Me? I finish redecorating bedrooms and then blog about them. Sleep is for sissies! (Just don't call me before noon tomorrow. Or do I mean today? Yikes!) Ashley decided we needed to redo her and Morgan's bedrooms. She's been scouring the Internet for everything she would need to make this happen. We found most of this stuff at Target. The "paint" accents were Nicole's idea and they came from Lowe's. Both of the girls are ecstatic! Dave and I are exhausted. (The girls actually helped a ton!) We did everything from new blinds and curtains to the rugs on the floor. We probably hauled out 10 garbage bags full of junk from each room. Scary! I wish I took before pictures, but here are the afters:

P.S.

According to Nicole, I left out the best part of the lockdown story. Some of the kids were getting scared because they've seen police activity before. I have the CUTEST little girl in my class who wanted to help. She said, "Ms. Brown, since I'm Alicia Keys, should I sing to make the children feel better?" How could I refuse that offer?

I'm Always Doing These Things!

Just in case you think I embellish...why would anyone think that? We had another lockdown today. Here's the article to prove it. I love my job!!!

_______ Elementary School Put On Lock Down
Posted:
March 14, 2008 11:03 AM PDT
Featured K*** Video

_____________Elementary School went on lock down Friday afternoon as police chased down a suspect involved in an attempted robbery.
The school is located at ___________ near _______and _______.
Metro police say they spotted a suspicious person running through the area.
Police say a man and woman tried to rob a saloon, and that they may have had a gun.
As a precaution, the school was put on lockdown.
Action News reporter ___________has more details on the crime and how it affected the community.
Keep it tuned to Channel __________ News for the latest on the search for the suspect.

It's just a little unnerving when they announce a lockdown and then you immediately hear the police chopper above?!? There's never a dull moment, but guess what??? I'M ON TRACK BREAK! NEENER NEENER NEENER! (I don't know who I'm neenering, but it feels kind of good.) Hope everyone enjoys their Spring Breaks!

Snuff Doggy Dog

I just want to send a birthday shout-out to my little sis! This is one of the funniest girls alive. It's been one heck of a year already, but good things are coming for this girl. You know what they say, Steph...

10 Things/Memories I Love About Stephanie:

10. Making up songs on the phone all night long and singing them in Britney Spears headsets at the top of our lungs.

9. The time she came to visit me in Provo and we drove our car into Smith's 'cause we could.

"I wanna funk, I wanna funk, I wanna f-f-u-f-u-n-k!"

8. Ronald Mc'Donald PJ's.

7. True Love Tests and the wedding march

6. Pig Latin, Gymboree microphones, and Kids Bop.

5. Pedicures with TWO flowers on the toe.

4. Piano Bar

3. Saturday morning contests

2. The tripper game

1. SOUR MILK!!!

You are a great sister, aunt, sister-in-law, and friend. We love ya girl! Make it a good one!

Annie Update

Okay, so this is a little late, but casting calls were made and Morgan and Ashley both scored the parts they wanted in the play! Morgan will be the drunken orphan-hag Ms. Hannigan. Ashley will be the sassy/salty/stay-out-of-dark-alleys orphan, Pepper!

Rehearsals started 2 weeks ago. This is going to be a great production. The theater is amazing and the girls are having so much fun!!! We'll keep you posted!

Brace Face and Metal Mouth

How does she make it look so cute, though???

Thanks, Uncle Dave! Unbelievable orthodontics by Dr. Dave Smith!