Lego Robotics

Lego Robotics:

3 coachs

7 kids

1 robot to build

5 programs to design

4 months of weekly meetings

1 lego table to run the robot on

1- 8hr Saturday of Team building activitys (building a bridge with paper clips and paper), oral report (on transportation) & robot run's thru of the programs.

Result:

3rd place out of 89 teams

one of 4 honourable mentions for robot design

Way to go! Great job Robot Panthers!!

& Thanks to the best coaches!!! You guys are the best!

Just a quick up date YEAH!

Brooke turned 1 on Nov 14th and is walking, we feel so blessed to have our dear baby.

Lauren is a Big 5 and loves kindergarden, soccer, pokeman, cousins, any activity outside & baby Brooke.

Alieda is 8 and was bapized in July. She is such a peacemaker we are soo grateful to have her in our family. Alieda loves her best friend, cats, riding her bike & learning how to rollerblade.

Joshua is 10 (crazy I even have one soo big) Josh loves his Xbox 390, Friends playing the Xbox with him, reading the wimpy kid books and drawing. We are so lucky to have such a great boy in our family! he is so wonderful to his sisters and loves them to death.

Choose you this day whom you will SERVE

So my camara is still broken... So I'll bore you with this, I guess it makes me feel better.

Its cheaper than therpy.

Henry Reid....

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, the country's most powerful Mormon politician, criticized his own church during a meeting with gay-rights activists, reportedly scolding Mormon leaders for supporting the ban on same-sex marriage in California.

The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Reid brought up the topic last week during a meeting in his office with organizers of the National Equality March, held over the weekend in Washington, D.C.

One participant told the newspaper that Reid said the decision by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support the successful Proposition 8 ballot measure in California last year was a "waste of church resources and good will." Another said Reid made clear that he "felt it was harmful for the church to focus on such a divisive issue."

Source Fox News

Your such a fake loser! CAN YOU STAND FOR ANYTHING?

Sometimes its not popular to do what the lord ask's of us...

As for me I CHOOSE THE LORD, Who do you choose?

Liar Liar

Honestly this just made my day! Finally someone who'll stand up- I wonder If I would of been that brave.

From foxnews today

"President Obama's address Wednesday to Congress was greeted warmly by applause from Democrats, but also some disruptions, including one moment in which a congressman accused Obama of lying.

South Carolina Republican Rep. Joe Wilson shouted "You lie!" after Obama had talked about illegal immigrants."

I couldn't of said it better Go Rep. Wilson!

& Thank you

Broken

So sad to report our camera has expired. Just our luck to leave us with Aleida's baptism and all of our recent adventures photo-less. So we are at the mercy of my brother Peter- Waiting and Waiting for him to send us our only photo of Aleida's big day- Sign-

Brookie's spa

How could you not post this? We sure love our little baby!

La Jolla Shores

My Cousin from ages pass caught up with us this last week in San Diego it was soo FUN- Aleida has found a new best friend in Suzette's oldest daughter Sydney and I fell in love with Izzy (her 3yr old) I think its because she talks a lot like me. Rosiland tried to steal Max but all is forgiven Thanks Suzette lets do it again!

San Fran

Peter really wanted to hit the "City" so we went. So glad we did we left Brooke with Barbara and just enjoyed a day with the older kids. We also hit the Oakland Temple Peter had never been so that was a blast.

The Logger

Where to start?

I'll start with the Logger a super cool train in the Sierra's. Bree, Reb and I took Uncle Peter up to ride the old train this last month it was so much fun!

One of the Greats!

This last month has been so fun. But the biggest highlight was my dad's 80th b-day.

We had all the grandchildren ask my dad a question- which he answered in a evening of root-beer floats and cake. I learned so much about a man I've know my whole life. Fun things like what was his favorite pet (he had tears in his eyes remembering his 1st parrot). Who are his favorite Indians (the friendly kind). Why he quit Pre-Med after 2yrs at the Y. How to make a impact in the world (surround yourself with the leaders and be ready to make a change yourself)

Why he joined the Air Force-How he meet Mother-Etc. I have to say that one of the questions that my Dad answered has been weighing heavy on my mind- Ian asked What was one of the worst things that happened to you and how where you be able to pick yourself up after that disappointment and move on to success? Dads answer gave me an answer to my own prayers- he spoke about a fire that accured at his dealership in Utah- Although they had insurance he knew that this day would change the eternal nature of our family - How amazing! Seriously on one of the worst days of his life he had the faith and a witness that a loving Heavenly Father had a plan for him. He said that this knowledge has given him great comfort throught his life.

I love my Dad!

Our 1st stay (hopefully our last) at Children's

Tuesday-Low grade fever- simple right?

Wednesday-Headache-super bad nothing helped

Thursday-Fever, headache and body aches sounds like flu-right?

Friday-Apt with Dr Chan for anything to help with headache got med's for sinus infection and Tylenol with codeine for headache (1st night josh is able to sleep thru night)

Saturday-Josh wakes up with swelling around his eye and forehead (not good)-back to Dr's for a shot of super antibiotic's in the back side (Josh did not like this at all)

Sunday-Back to Dr's to check process NOT GOOD- ending the morning admitted to Children's Hospital waited from 9am to 6pm for C-T scan (nice)

worst parts of the day- IV tried 3 times-so glad Kevin was around for that-2nd worse part was Starving-no food for Josh until the scan just in case they had to operate. At 10pm we got word that the scan showed no abscess and they would just continue the antibiotics and we could go home the next day- YEA! so were so excited we got Josh pizza and french fries to celebrate! Josh was awesome what a good boy! he was so good! WE ARE SO PROUD OF HIM!

Monday-last of meds home by noon. He is doing great and will be back in school by mid-week.

What a week!

So if you where wondering what he had in Dr Sanchez words-Right peri-orbital cellulitis and Sinusitis but ruled out abscess.

Nice what he means is no nasty stuff that need to be drained out of his eye!

so grateful for Blessings-Prayer-Insurance

T.E.A. Party 2009

I checked out our local T.E.A party It was my 1st protest! and I'm addicted! It was so fun everyone was so nice and it felt so good to be around people just as angry as I am about our $ being spent with no care at all!

I felt like America fell a sleep at the wheel NO more do I feel that way- the people I met last night are smart-awake-educated-workers I think that this was such a good thing! over 6,000 people came. I have a feeling some incumbents will be losing there jobs coming election time! Time for a CHANGE !

Did you know that if you are 20yrs old your EXTRA taxes that you will pay in your life time for the stimulus plan's INTEREST (just interest) will be over $125,000+ How in earth will we ever get out of this?

Did you know that Our CONGRESS signed this stupid bill with out even reading it!

Our Republican congressmen should be ashamed - Why did they allow this to happen!

I know that now is a good time to be poor - But has anyone thought about what we are doing to our children? they will be the highest taxed Americans ever! I would rather lose my house than have my children be burdened with my mortgage

And I'm not some anti-government or anti-tax freak I have no problem paying my share to live in this wonderful country. We have the best emergency-services-army-police-etc. I have no problem paying teachers I DO have a problem with how the Money is MIS-USED and MIS-SPENT!

I better stop my rant since I'm on the terrorist watch list for donating to pro 8 (I'm in even bigger trouble since I signed in at the party)

Thanks for indulging me! I think I've gone a little crazy! But I'm so mad Its like the straw that broke the camels back - As a Californian I'm the highest taxed American- and they want to raise our sales tax and income tax! And our Governor told us to suck it up! What? I just wrote a check to the government for money I don't even have in our savings! FOR WHAT? Sorry I went off again I'm just so dang mad!

My camera's battery went out so I only had a couple of shots there where some funny signs!

Some that I didn't get on film

"Obama is not my MOMMA"

"8 and already broke"

"We can spend our way out of debt"Obama's quote - tried this didn't work!

"My grand kids Should pay there mortgages not yours"

Easter

What a great Easter!

Here's a quick run down of a great weekend

1st The weekend started out with cousins

2nd We attended great egg hunt followed by fun brunch outside

3rd Enjoyed a fun morning together with a great breakfast and another egg & Easter basket hunt

4th Listened to beautiful music and Easter messages at church

5th Dinner with Lopez's and Galli's

6th Early to bed

What a great Easter can't wait until next year!

Our little fish

Sweet little Aleida surprised us all with a total sweep at her Swim/Skills Meet.

The little fish walked away with 1st place in all 4 events- Backstroke-Butterfly-FreeStyle-Breaststroke. (we hadn't realized how much she had progressed Since I'm not a swimmer and can't really figure out what they are doing at practice-LOL) The best part of the night was how modest she was. Aleida was so cute she just kept telling everyone they did such a good job (with a little tinkle in her eye) We are so proud of Aleida and all of her hard work- Way to GO!

IDOL

Last year Kevin signed us up to go to the show.

And finally we were able to attend. We only got

tickets to the dress rehearsal But

It was AWE some it was so much fun we saw all the

Idols and Ryan Seacrest He is so nice and quick witted.

I though they all did a good job but the judges still burned

them. We missed the judges (man they have it easy)

but still so much fun! It was great to see how

much work goes into every show and amazing they can

pull it together in 3hrs! I'll never look at a live show again

on TV and not appreciate the hard work behind it.

And it was totally Free, nice. The ticket had a age limit of 14yrs

old. So our little Idol fan had to stay home. We ended up

taking Chloe who had a blast! No photo's they even take

your phones away from you but still so much fun!

Hoping that we don't have to

wait another year!

Monterey Bay Aquarium

This year we wanted to find a great family activity that both Brooke and the older kids could enjoy. And the Monterey Bay Aquarium is it! If you haven't been I strong suggest it! We are so excited to use this pass this summer! And I love any extra excuse to go to the beach!

Student of the Month

We are so proud of our big guy! Josh has always been such a good student but it took k-4th to get the Grand prize! in his own words "I was so surprised! I though if I hadn't gotten it by now it wasn't going to happen" Its so amazing how important this is to him, I had no idea it was something he thought about. (such a good mom I know) We are so blessed that he has such a great teacher this year! To round out such a great accomplishment Kevin surprised him by taking him to lunch. I'm sure he had great day that he'll always remember!

Coco's cooken!

Chloe has started a cooking blog for kids, She's such a cute girl! Right now the BEST chocolate cookie recipe is on her post. I know you've heard that before BUT I'M SERIOUS its the BEST! I've got to get to Reb's and have one right now! YuMmY

http://cocoscooken.blogspot.com/

LaLA and the CaMERA

I went to download my camera and to my surprise there where 200+ photos of our trip to pick up Bella.   I picked a couple I thought were really good, so enjoy the Ride thru the eyes of Lauren my little artist~

Valentines Day 

1st Donuts (eaten way before photo could be taken)

2nd Do nothing all day took really long nap (Broooke's present to us)

3rd Ride bikes to Me N Eds with kids

4th  Watch Movies all night snuggled up with the kids

5th  Take out for Adults: Sal's (the best food ever! does look good but oh mother its good!) and Jamba Juice for the girls.

6th  Enjoyed all the homemade gift my kids made!

7th  Went to bed early (I sure love my guy)

And ate all the candy I wanted all day and our brownie my mother in law makes us every year YUMMY

BEST DAY EVER!