My Retro Music Playlist

I was driving in my car the other day and the song "I Wanna Sex You Up" came on the radio. Instantly I was back in high school. I think it was the summer right after my sophmore year (1991). Anyway.......so I decided to put a few of my favorite songs of my junior high and high school years on a music playlist. O.K. I know what your thinking "I Wanna Sex You Up".....as one of my favs???? Yes, I quite like the song and you might be surprised at the others as well. Oh well, we all went through our phases. As I think of others I'll add them to the playlist. Pretty sure I won't keep this playlist on for long. ENJOY IT WHILE YOU CAN!!! LOL!!!!

P.S
(I guarantee there is a few songs on this list you secretly like as well i.e. Vanilla Ice)
P.S.S.
The summer of 1991 was when I met my husband. We were both working at "The Oaks" in Ogden, Canyon. I was a 16 year old counter girl, and he was a 22 year old waiter. That was a very interesting summer.......

Our Grand Marshall

Our family celebrated a wonderful night dedicated to my grandfather Don S. Brimhall. He is being honored as North Ogden City's 2008 Cherry Day's Grand Marshall. Personally I think that is AWESOME!!!! There is no one I know that is more deserving than him. He has always been a wonderful example to me, and I love him dearly.

A dinner and reception was held at the North Ogden Senior Center to pay tribute to my grandpa and all the Veterans living and from the city of North Ogden. Wow, what a diverse crowd. I was seated next to a guy I went to high school with that was enlisted for 9 years in the Army. I felt very honored to be there, not only for my grandpa, but for the rest of the veterans as well.

My uncle Dar gave an amazing speech that outlined my grandpas service through-out WWII, Korean War and the Green Beret. It still amazes me everything that he went through during his military years. He received numerous awards and recognitions though-out his service.

Next week, on the 4th of July, he will be in the Cherry Days Parade. I will most likely post some pics of that. It was a wonderful night, but was overshadowed by other family problems. My hopes and prayers go out to certain members of my family that are in dire need of help right now.

These 2 pics were taken at the reception/dinner. Check-out my grandpa, 91 years old and still going strong.

" Alcoholic drinking's three stages:
impulsive, compulsive, repulsive. "

Alcoholism is a chronic disease that makes your body dependent on alcohol. You may be obsessed with alcohol and unable to control how much you drink, even though your drinking is causing serious problems with your relationships, health, work and finances.

Yeah Baby! My all boy ROCKBAND.......

Finally........Rockband for the Wii came out. I bought it for the boys yesterday at Target. A pledge of "slavery" was made by all 4 if I got it for them. And surprisingly enough they lived up to their part of the bargain. The toyroom is officially dejunked and cleaned, as well as #4's room. Good Job, boys. Now they want Wii fit........I think their closets need some attention. I guess we'll have to wait and see.

You gotta love my little one when he shakes his booty....

Don't give up if you still wanna try,

Don't wipe your tears if you still wanna cry,

Don't settle for an answer if you still wanna know,

And don't say you don't like HIM if you won't let HIM go.

Catching up with Old Friends........

It's sad to admit but I've lost contact with alot of my friends from high school. Don't ask me why, various reasons I'm sure. After the news of my friend Stephanie's passing I felt like I needed to inform my friend April. I have known April since seventh grade. She was better friends with Stephanie than myself, and I felt like she needed to know. Anyways...........I am sooooo glad I called because I have truly missed her in my life. She and her 4 cute kids came over for swim day today. I loved catching up with her and I even convinced her to play on my women's soccer team. Actually, I didn't do much convincing, April sounded really excited about it. Since Katie got her FOOT/TOE broken by the "she giant", we've been in some need of another player. Luckily, surgery wasn't needed, but she is in a BOOT for a minimum of six weeks. SOOOOO SADDD!!!!

If you can't already tell I love to post motivational quotes......

The Grand essentials of happiness are:
something to do, something to love,
and something to HOPE for.

It's been a long time since I've had something to HOPE for.

One Advantage.......

"One advantage of marriage, it seems to me, is that when you fall
out of love with each other, it keeps you together until MAYBE
you fall in love again"

Life put into Perspective......

It's hard to imagine that fifteen years ago I graduated from high school (Yeah, Weber High Class of 93') Anyway I got to thinking about how truly blessed I am in my life. Yes indeed, I have my challenges, but all in all I'm doing ok. My own mortality came into perspective tonight as I went to the viewing of a old high school friend. She was a 33 year old mom with 4 kids. I last saw her a couple months ago. She was playing on a coed soccer team that my team was playing. I could tell that she was having health issues, but thought nothing to ask her about it. Now she's gone and I regret not catching up with her. My prayers go out to her family.

Stephanie Shaw Leo
1975-2008

Finally some pool like weather....

Well, I was finally able to change my blog background. I've been waiting for the weather to get nice so I could get a pic of the boys and myself in the pool. Major grief is always created when I bring up taking their picture. The problem this time is I'm not the one taking the pic. Anyway, it's not what I had in mind, but it'll have to do. We have had 2 pool days in a row with friends this week, because the weather has been fantastic. Here is a couple pics of our pool parties. More to come for SURE!!!!!

FYI: My weekly pool day will be every Monday at 2:00. This is tentative based upon weather, holidays etc.

Non-Stop to Paris.....Hmmmmmmmm

Well it's official Delta Airlines has a non-stop flight from SLC to Paris. That's got my traveling cogs-a-movin. Paris this fall sounds wonderful. What to do ????

New Blog Buddies!!!!

Well, I finally got my dad to start a blog. I suggested it be a blog for him and my mom, but if you see the blog you will soon realize it is 100% my dad!!! Taylor (Tee Tee) my little bro even started one up. He says MySpace is still better. Whatever Tee Tee, MySpace is for the nasties! My sister-in-law Trish has her own website as her blog. That's awesome. Anyway.......welcome to the blogging world!

Track Days....

My boys go to the track at least 2 or 3 times each week. Maybe more depending upon the week. I love to go and watch, but I'll have you know it's a love/hate thing for me. I love to see them kick butt on the track, but hate to see them get hurt. i.e. My oldest bit it pretty good last night. He got the wind knocked out of him, possible bruised or broken ribs (Nice). Anyway.......check out my baby taking a pee. Good thing I have boys instead of girls.

(Click on pic for a better view)

Just Hangin.....

This is a pic of the RICHKIDS and EDGEBOYS. We had them over to "hang" yesterday.

Soon to be BRACEFACE!!!

Well, mother like son. My poor 12 year old is soon to have a mouth full of metal. I knew he needed a consultation (with an orthodontist) to see if he would need them sooner or later, looks like sooner is the verdict. I had braces through my entire Jr. High years, it's only fair he have them as well. Poor kid went in with a smile today, and came out with a pulled tooth. Doc Broadbent said it HAD to come out. So within a month or so #1 will have a SHINY new smile. Good Luck, Buddy!

Special Day for my Deacon

Well, I can't believe it. I have a son that has the Priesthood. My #1 was sustained and ordained a Deacon today. He also successfully read the 13th Article of Faith during sacrament meeting. He didn't even seem one bit nervous, I think I was the more nervous one. I am sooooo proud of him. He is such an example to his 3 younger brothers. He was quite excited to go around and collect fast offerings. Welcome to the big, wide world of being a Deacon.

Memorable Comment: "Mom I am so excited to have the Priesthood, now I can move mountains"

Premier Team

My #2 made the Premier La Roca U10 Team. Good Job #2 :)

La Roca Street Soccer

My #2 competed in a Calle Street Soccer Tournament at Weber State this weekend. They played in the parking lot of the Dee Events Center. And in true fashion his team took 1st place.....again! Good Job #2 (sorry no pics)

PAL Camp

My #1 attended the Weber County School District PAL Camp this week (Program for Accelerated Learners) He is quite the smarty. He was one of 35 six graders through-out the district that were chosen for the Math category. These two pics were taken at a reception held (at Roy High) Friday night to show and demonstrate their accomplishments through-out the week.
Good Job #1

We Finally Won......but a broken toe was the price!

I have to give a shout out to my women's 5 on 5 indoor soccer team. We finally were able to win our first game in months. It's not that we "suck", it's that we are always placed in a higher league. I requested that for the new session we be moved down, and it looks like it payed off (sorta). It was not an easy game. It was back and forth the entire game, and it was BEYOND PHYSICAL!!!

List of Injuries:
Katie
-got plowed over at least twice
-broke her toe (needs surgery to pin it back in place)
Jodie
-Rolled her ankle
Me (Carly)
-Swollen right knee, multiple bruises, was fouled on at least 4 or 5 times

It may not sound that bad, but you need to realize all of these injuries were inflicted by one opposing player. She slammed me so hard against the wall she got a yellow card. But that was one of several she inflicted through-out the game. I'll have you know I only had one foul the entire game, plus I kept my mouth shut (except for one comment towards the end). I think I only cussed once. That's a big deal for me. I woke up this morning as stiff as can be, I wonder how Katie feels? I better quit complaining!

Good Job Team X-Treme!!! And Haley if you read this, YES you are going to play next time we play them. We played clean, and that says alot.

CrossFire and S.W.A.T.

Well, I posted on my blog a poll for a team name for our new U8 BOYS soccer team......the winner is CrossFire. Actually RUSH had more votes, but I just realized there is another team/organization with that same name, so CrossFire it is. I searched the Internet for team names and CrossFire was my favorite by far. The jersey colors will be silver, black and white. My little bro Taylor is drawing up a awesome logo for the team. I requested something with a SOCCERBALL and FIRE. He said it'll be a piece of cake. Taylor is also drawing up a logo for our sister team (sorta) S.W.A.T. (Soccer with an Attitude). S.W.A.T. is a U10 girls soccer team. Ellie and Jodie's (my buds) girls play for the team.

Thanks again to Taylor! You are a very talented graphic/design artist, what would I do without you.

FINALLY.......

I just have to give a SHOUT OUT to my Ellie-bo-Bellie!!!! She finally decided to enter the world of a book reader again. She read her first book (in ages) in a day and half. And of course it was Twilight. I am soooo dang excited. She already started on New Moon because she's HOOKED!!!! She used to love to read in her younger years, but had forgotten had wonderful a good book can be. Anyway, I'm having a hard time finding a good book as of late. I start one, get disenchanted, then never pick it up again. What to do! Besides my yard is taking all my precious time.