Five For Friday

ASU Institute Building
(very AZish look at the landscaping)

1. Last week when we found out we were going to the ASU game, Doug and I immediately headed out to the campus bookstore. Even though I never actually attended ASU, I was on the dance-line there for two years. How--you may ask? They allowed me to just take the band class required to be on the squad. Kinda weird if you think about it. Anyways, driving through campus flooded back memories of going to institute dances. Of course back in the day, the institute building was really old and pretty run down. I was amazed when I saw that they had a new building. Not many campuses (unless you are in Utah) have their very own building on the premises. It makes me excited to think my kids will have a seminary across the street from their school when we move back. Here and other places they have early morning seminary, which isn't bad just more convenient for the parents :)

2. I almost banned Sonic up until a few weeks ago. I think they would have lost one of there best customers--ha. Until........ours finally jumped the band wagon and are doing the half price drinks. I don't take the kids everyday, but twice a week after picking up Taylor we head out to the drive-in for treats. We all have satisfied tummies for under $4. Not too shabby! The only bummer part is it's from 2-4pm which means, I have to wait nearly all day to get a drink.

Jared is making some sorta freaky face--go figure
(maybe a little excited about the grape slush?)

3. Since football season is over and Taylor finished up basketball camp we have literally had nothing after school (other than Taylor's dance). Doug has also not been able to moonlight until he gets some mandatory certification, which means he is home after work. I know I have complained about how early the sun goes to bed, but I have to admit it is nice to have the kids bathed and fed by 6:30pm. This week we have done several things as a family. It's definitely nice for a change!

Doug playing "chicken feet" dominoes with the kids
Bones enjoys family time as well.
He is trained to sit right by the back door on his mat.

4. It's been three months since I have cut my boys hair. I originally started growing it out for our Halloween costume and then just plain got lazy. I really LOATHE cutting their hair. It's a screaming battle. After Halloween I decided to try and grow it out for the "California" long hair look. In my opinion, my boys hair just wasn't cut for that look. Actually, Luke probably could have gotten away with it since he has natural curl. My other boys were looking like helmet heads so I butchered them yesterday. I secretly think Jared was happy to have his "spiky" hair back rather than having to comb it everyday.

The boys loving the open windows with their new haircuts!

5. I really ho-hummed about this last piece of information, so hopefully I won't step on my friends toes by doing it. I didn't want to spill Angie's exciting news for her about their new house (hence why I am choosing the backside) Granted this photo was taken a few weeks ago, and sadly their house won't be done until after Christmas. I think the Gordon's were hoping to be in (as would I), but it doesn't look like it will be happening until the first of the year. They just barely put their house on the market *sniff, sniff* and are having to be out and about more (for showing purposes) Any of you who ever had to sell a house know exactly what I mean--leaving on a whim so someone can "look". Add that stress keeping it clean, being 8.5 months pregnant (AND NO STILL DOESN'T LOOK IT) you have an MIA Angie. I would have added in a belly photo of her, but I am not sure I could sneak one by. I will say she looks darling as ever and still can walk faster than me on our walks. I have no idea how--she continues to amaze me! I am still working on her to update her blog, I'll keep trying.........

Gordon's brick home--you would never find this beauty in AZ *sigh*
(back view)

good deed: donated a gift for tree