What's up?

So here we are again. Sitting down to take another look on the past and reflecting on what we have accomplished......... Not much to think about. It has been kind of a slow week but I will go over a few things with you.
To start off the week I went to the annual Green Conference up at the South Towne Expo Center. I had a headache after the first few hours. So much information in so little time can put a toll on your brain. It was worth it though. I now feel like an expert on drip systems. I still lack the experience of installing them, which is a whole lot more educational than hearing someone speak about it. It is a good thing that I am in need of a few zones here at home to practice with. Lots of work is waiting for me in the spring.

Speaking of yard work, sorry I have not posted any pictures yet of what it looks like. It has been muddy now for a while and have not dared to walk out there.

School is going ok for me. I think I am being voted in for group leader on this report that we are supposed to do for the final. I did not even campaign for this. So wish me luck and I hope I do a good job.

We went to the dollar movie theater and experimented with Caleb to see if he could sit through an entire movie. Nope! We saw chipwrecked and he paid attention to the exciting parts. He only had to leave the theater twice or so. Thank heavens the row behind us was empty too, so he could wander around a little as well.

When we got home from the movie we found a rabbit that had just been hit on the road right in front of our driveway. I had to pick it up or Ginger would surely get it. Well it was in bad pe so I had to finish it off. I felt bad for the little guy. It is in heaven now so no worries.

I hope all is well for you and your weeks have been blessed.

Resolutions for 2012

Well another year has already started and I haven't posted my resolutions. I would like to do so now.
Last year I made it down to 195 lbs. on the Tahitian Noni Fit diet plan. I was amazed at the results and wanted to keep it that way. Then along came a move and then winter. Well now I am back up to 210 lbs. and want it off. To do that we got memberships at the fitness center and plan to go there at least twice a week.
Last year was a great year. We were able to buy a home and do some other things. This year we want to spend/save our money even better so we can do even more things and have even more fun.
Speaking of money, we have started a long project on finishing up our backyard. I will take pictures to show you our progress. We hope to get it somewhat decent to have a party at our place this fall.
Since we are Sunday school teachers I would like to study more, like when I was on my mission type of study.
Carolyn has made a goal to read 30 minutes a day. She has already finished two books and well into the third. It has only been two and a half weeks and she is doing great.
Since school time is here, we would like to get a good grades. Carolyn is taking physics and statistics and I am taking intermediate writing. All of these classes will be a great experience for both of us.
Caleb's goals for this year is to talk, so mom and dad don't go crazy, and to be potty trained, to help out on cutting back on some of the expenses.
Ginger's goal is to run, jump, and play outside with dad or Caleb (but it is not like she doesn't do that already, she just wants more).
Well that is about all or most of our goals for this year. It looks like you guys are setting some pretty awesome goals too. Keep up the good work and we'll do this again sometime.

Christmas Pics

 Caleb is as happy as ever

 Lights at Temple Square

 It was a cold family outing

 Caleb didn't know what to do with all of his presents so Mommy and Daddy had to help him out

 Ginger has done this before and dove right into her presents.  She then decided to help Caleb open his presents because he was going too slow.

 Look at all the wonderful things Brandon got

 This is a gift from Grandma Kidd.  We wanted to show her that we are playing with it.

 Brandon and Dad went up to Idaho this past week and got a good amount of ducks.  There were hardly and geese but we took advantage of most of our opportunites.  It was one of the best shooting days of Brandon's hunting history.  Four birds with seven shots in one day.  He thinks it was because of the gun he was using (someone elses).

This is Carolyn's best gift this year.  Earings with diamonds and her birthstone in them.  She also got some bubble bath soap and a popcorn maker for family nights.

All in all it was a great couple of weeks for us KIDDS here in American Fork.  We hope that everything went well for all of you too.  Have a great start to this new year and we will see you all later on in this year.  Right?