Sandys Daily Notes

A New Tradition

2009-12-01T20:53:00.000-08:00

Thank you for Thanksgiving... I don't mind making thanksgiving dinner for a crowd but I like it much more when Aaron and Miranda do it. I wonder if I have it at my house next year if 'aaron will do the fried turkey thing...yum... they did a wonderful job it was all yummy and it was fun to be with Aarons family. Thanks again.

But I don't want to do my homework

2009-11-19T20:27:00.000-08:00

So, I was getting ready to leave school today and I had my little pile to take home and work on. Dad was waiting for me to look at hardwood for the kitchen. I looked at the pile and said, "I don't want to do homework, I am the teacher and I (unlike my kids) have a choice". So, I walked right out of my room, locked the door and smiled. So we also looked at tile, went out to eat with Ethan and Miranda.Miranda and I ended up making window panels for Miranda's kitchen. It is almost 10:00. I better continue to help...

A month has gone by.......

2009-10-16T23:43:00.000-07:00

It has been a month since we got back from Hawaii. As usual time goes by way too fast. so I ask myself...what have you done?? wellllll I went to school by 7:30 for 12 days, went to two workshops, went out to dinner 3 times, watched general conference for 2 days, the maid came twice, grandma has been here 13 days (don't ask who is getting paid for it) Ethan is amazing and no it isn't him. he is the one fixing all the food for her, sitting for hours playing games, making sure she has her meds, taking out the stinking pee diapers (sorry grandma) etc etc. what a sweet boy. If we added up the amount of times he cared for her and got paid (not) he would have enough for a down payment on a condo. He wants to live away from home like a real adult. (sorry for the vent) I really don't mind her here except it it alot to ask of a 30 year old schitzophrenic boy.

Ok whew...let's see where was I I have entered about 600 names on my book list, I have read 2 books and listened to 2 books, I did not make peach anything, or tomato anything, I discovered I really don't like cooking anymore and soon as I can find a house near me that is for sale I will hypmotize Aaron and Miranda, they will love it and move here, Aaron will love us for finding this great house for them and will invite us for dinner at least 3-4 times a week. Ahhh. I have gained and lost 3 pounds, I walked in the pool once (today). I can't find the bath and bodyworks pumpkins I bought two years in a row, you know the ones that I cleaned out last year, bought orange dish soap to put in them, I have heard from 2 different people about genealogy, One was a 3rd cousin on the french side and one was unrelated on the side of my aunt beatrice who I only saw twice and then my uncle died and she lived back east. wow love to all before i bore you to death

Back from Hawaii

2009-09-13T10:47:00.000-07:00

Wow, time always goes so fast. We (Rani, Aaron and I)arrived on Friday, Sept 4. That afternoon was the rehearsal for the wedding of my neice Christelle and her soon to be husband Rob Masi. It was a beautiful day but it rained on the rehearsal. Not a good sign. We all went out to dinner at the Tiki restaurant on Waikiki. My sister Lisa made sure we all got virgin Mai Tai drinks. Just fruit juice. The next day we waited around for the wedding. It was held on the grass outside of Christelle's house, that goes toward the beach. Beautiful wedding and it did not rain. It was hot but there was a niced breeze. Rani was beautiful too as a bridesmaid. The next several days all I did was sit around talking to my mom and taking it easy. One day we went to the International Market Place. I bought some coral jewelry. Unfortuately Miranda got sick and decided to share with Aaron and I. Luckily we didn't come down with it until the day after we got home. Please Please remind me I never never want to take a redeye flight again. I couldn't sleep. It was awful. It took me several days to get back to normal. What ever normal is when you are sick. Sorry no pictures. I don't take any when Miranda is around. Her's are much better. Someday I will learn how to take them off of face book and use them here. Love to all

Hawaii better be paradise after all this

2009-06-04T19:08:00.000-07:00

Last night i stayed up until 2:30 trying to find a flight using my frequent flyer miles to Honolulu for Christelle's wedding in September....Yes it is June 5.

This is SPRING??????

2009-04-16T18:02:00.000-07:00

We went to bed hearing the rain upon the roof. Peaceful falling rain. We woke up to a beautiful spring day, NOT!!!!! 6 yep! 6 inches of very heavy snow.... It was really pretty. I am thankful that we fertilized the lawn last week. Which is your favorite pic?

Make a Smilebox slideshow

2009-03-25T18:10:00.000-07:00

Tonight, dad and I tried to do taxes. It was too crazy to figure out the condo rental stuff, so we called the guy who did them for the last two years. we got on Laura and Rani's blogs and had fun reading about those who we love. Last night we got birthday cards ready for our twin grand daughters. about time, their birthdays were at the first of the month. I still think I am getting alzhiemers but loren tells me to not worry, it's ok to forget birthdays, the problem occurs when I forget I have grand daughters.

Lock down

2009-02-28T19:45:00.000-08:00

WOW what a day Friday. I was sitting with about 3 students finishing up on adding fractions. The principal came over the intercom and told us to keep the kids inside during recess. And also check our email. So I being the obedient one and also brimming with curiosity, checked my E-mail. It said that someone in our neighborhood was murdered. We were on lockdown. All doors were locked to the outside except for the front doors. About 30 minutes later, He came over the intercom again.

This time it was asking if all teachers with student teachers, aides etc. basically those who didn't have kids at that time to please come to the office. It seems that the news got hold of the incident and parents were coming to get their kids. It was crazy. They had to sign them out and a teacher etc. went to get them. We didn't want parents running all over the school. That lasted about 1/2 hour. We were then told that the police had found the guy and for the last 15 minutes it was crazy. If they hadn't of caught him, we would be having all the kids in the gym and allowing them to leave only with their parent. Nothing like a lock down to excite your day. I actually wanted to see the chaos that would of been in the gym. Oh well. After 25 years of teaching this was a first. I don't think it will happen again.

Bella and Edward

2008-11-22T10:52:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Rani, Rachel and I went to see Twilight. I was a little sceptical. But it was true to the book with all the longing looks and beautiful bodies. I didn't think the actor playing Edward was good enough looking after seeing him in harry potter but he was in the movie. I love mindless stories that I don't have to think about, It is a great way to relax. and afterward we went out to dinner. good excuse for a girls night out. and Maggie is coming down today without her kids we are going shopping and will go get Rani at 5:30 for dinner. and maybe more shopping. I don't know what we are shopping for but in that case maybe I won't spend any money.

Loren's proddings

2008-11-22T10:35:00.000-08:00

LoLo called me the other day and asked why I wasn't writing on my blog and I must admit I hadn't thought about it. So here is our catch up. dad is doing fine. Mom is doing fine. Ethan is doing fine. just kidding. Dad is still getting up early and going to bed early. He likes the creative side of his job. He is tired when he gets home and likes to sit in front of the TV for the rest of the night. school is crazy. I have to do so many more things and really don't have the time. The big push in education is data driven instruction. If I pretest a student and find (for example) that he is reading too slow. I teach towards his reading faster. then weekly I test his rate and see if he is reading faster. If not I change my instruction to help him. so all 30 kids have to be tested weekly on their goals. the challenge is finding the time to teach and test. they all have at least 3 goals and 6 objectives.
Len and Angie have been living with us. they bought a house in Springville and will be moving at the end of the month. I love visiting with Angie. She also cooks dinner. wow am I spoiled. and to top it off she is a good cook.
grandma is with us until after thanksgiving. JaNeanne went to Alex's house in California. Love to all

2008-10-26T21:23:00.000-07:00

Me and my Loren ! Oh how love I him.

2008-10-23T18:47:00.000-07:00

We love our little Pace!

My new blog.

2008-10-23T18:34:00.000-07:00

miranda taught me how to blog tonight.....again. i will try to keep up with this for the second time!

This picture of Ben and I at basic Training graduation at Fort Sill, Oaklahoma. Chris and I flew out and had a great time. I have never felt so patriotic. These are outstanding young men who are willing to give their lives for their country. Ben was amazing. I am so proud of him.