We have been having a discussion about the difference between a cupcake and a muffin.
I actually googled this - the consensus seemed to be that a cupcake has frosting and a muffin doesn't.
So we started to think of other differences -
A muffin has "things" in it - blueberries, bananas, poppy seeds, etc.
You eat a cupcake for dessert and a muffin for breakfast.
A muffin seems "heavier" than a cupcake
A muffin will sometimes have a "muffin top" hanging over - a cupcake doesn't
Any other ideas?
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Happy Birthday Preston
Preston was born on April 29, 1988. It was a beautiful spring day and then two days later we came home from the hospital in a BLIZZARD!!!
Some things you may or may not know about Preston.....
He was born sucking his thumb.
He would put himself to sleep with his thumb and his "birdy blankie".
He was always "early to bed".
He loves sports - no surprise.
He was on a "Comp" soccer team.
He played baseball, football, volleyball, basketball and wrestled.
He loves Smothered burritos from La Frontera.
He was known as "Steadfast & Immovable Man".
He doesn't really like roast beef or spam.
He plays the clarinet and the saxophone - but not the piano.
He loves John Wayne movies.
He was in a Dance Recital his Senior year.
He is a wonderful son, brother, nephew, grandson and cousin.
He has been a great missionary. We are excited to have him come home!
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Friday, April 10, 2009
Raffle ticket payoff.....
So since Preston was 9 years old and started playing baseball, we have bought raffle tickets to support Hunter/Cyprus Baseball. I know my boys should go door to door to sell them - but it's been easier to just buy most of them myself.
The first person I knew that won anything was Haley. She won a dried flower picture that she gave to me because she didn't have any place to hang it. Haley - do you want it back?
Last year, we won a Hunter-Cyprus Baseball pullover "slicker" type thing that Evan wears.
Well this year - the big prize - we actually one a 32" LCD TV.
Can you believe it!
The first person I knew that won anything was Haley. She won a dried flower picture that she gave to me because she didn't have any place to hang it. Haley - do you want it back?
Last year, we won a Hunter-Cyprus Baseball pullover "slicker" type thing that Evan wears.
Well this year - the big prize - we actually one a 32" LCD TV.
Can you believe it!
Friday, April 3, 2009
I don't normally complain - but.....
TEN COMPLAINTS - TODAY - April 3, 2009
Complaint #1 - I'm tired of the snow - it can stop at any time
Complaint #2 - I continue to exercise and diet and still don't lose any pounds
Complaint #3 - 6th grade school teachers drive me (and my 6th grader) crazy
Complaint #4 - 6th grade math - particularly FRACTIONS!!!!!
Complaint #5 - I'm tired of "waiting" for attorneys (and others) at work
Complaint #6 - I can't seem to go to bed before 11:00 p.m.
Complaint #7 - Grocery shopping
Complaint #8 - Folding socks
Complaint #9 - Dusting
Complaint #10 - Trying to get a credit card/money/anything to Preston in Argentina - and yes I will elaborate. So the debit card was stolen on February 22nd and nothing has been easy since. We decided to get him a credit card. We went to the bank, requested the card, chose a design - the design was not available - chose another one - card came with wrong name on it (Evan James Wood - not Preston James Wood). Called the bank - requested another card - finally came with the correct name - but now 2 1/2 weeks had gone by. Go to the post office - send the card express mail - not cheap - guaranteed 5-7 day delivery - return receipt requested. Two days after mailing - find out mission offices had moved - the package was delivered to old address - but not picked up by the office elders -package was sent to the Central Post office - again no one went to pick up - finally office elders went on Tuesday March 31st - found out the package had been returned - package received in WVC on April 2nd. Called Mission Dept in SLC - asked if they knew how we could get money to Elder Wood - they are of no help! Call Wells Fargo - they are of no help! Decide to send Preston $$ via Western Union - send money on April 1st so he could get it on April 2nd - guess what it was a Holiday in Argentina (Sovereignty Day) - no Western Union offices opened. Today I still haven't heard if he has picked up the money yet......
Do I feel better - not really!!!!!
Complaint #1 - I'm tired of the snow - it can stop at any time
Complaint #2 - I continue to exercise and diet and still don't lose any pounds
Complaint #3 - 6th grade school teachers drive me (and my 6th grader) crazy
Complaint #4 - 6th grade math - particularly FRACTIONS!!!!!
Complaint #5 - I'm tired of "waiting" for attorneys (and others) at work
Complaint #6 - I can't seem to go to bed before 11:00 p.m.
Complaint #7 - Grocery shopping
Complaint #8 - Folding socks
Complaint #9 - Dusting
Complaint #10 - Trying to get a credit card/money/anything to Preston in Argentina - and yes I will elaborate. So the debit card was stolen on February 22nd and nothing has been easy since. We decided to get him a credit card. We went to the bank, requested the card, chose a design - the design was not available - chose another one - card came with wrong name on it (Evan James Wood - not Preston James Wood). Called the bank - requested another card - finally came with the correct name - but now 2 1/2 weeks had gone by. Go to the post office - send the card express mail - not cheap - guaranteed 5-7 day delivery - return receipt requested. Two days after mailing - find out mission offices had moved - the package was delivered to old address - but not picked up by the office elders -package was sent to the Central Post office - again no one went to pick up - finally office elders went on Tuesday March 31st - found out the package had been returned - package received in WVC on April 2nd. Called Mission Dept in SLC - asked if they knew how we could get money to Elder Wood - they are of no help! Call Wells Fargo - they are of no help! Decide to send Preston $$ via Western Union - send money on April 1st so he could get it on April 2nd - guess what it was a Holiday in Argentina (Sovereignty Day) - no Western Union offices opened. Today I still haven't heard if he has picked up the money yet......
Do I feel better - not really!!!!!
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
SLCC Softball update....
Can I say that MK's softball team is ON FIRE!!!!!
Ranked 7th in the Nation
On a 20 game winning streak
Overall record 32-5; Conference record 28-3
MKW is doing great with the opportunities she is given. Here is a blurb from last weekend's games -
Game 2 - Saturday - "Offensively the Bruins were led by designed player Meranda Wood, Weese, McDonald, and first baseman Hayley Atiyeh. Wood finished 2-4 with one homerun her second of the season, two hits and two RBI’s."
Game 2 Friday - "Meranda Wood came off the bench to hit a pinch hit solo home run in the sixth inning.
I'm not sure what a "designed" player is (it should be designated player) and she has actually hit 3 homeruns this year.......
Yes - I am proud of my daughter.......
Ranked 7th in the Nation
On a 20 game winning streak
Overall record 32-5; Conference record 28-3
MKW is doing great with the opportunities she is given. Here is a blurb from last weekend's games -
Game 2 - Saturday - "Offensively the Bruins were led by designed player Meranda Wood, Weese, McDonald, and first baseman Hayley Atiyeh. Wood finished 2-4 with one homerun her second of the season, two hits and two RBI’s."
Game 2 Friday - "Meranda Wood came off the bench to hit a pinch hit solo home run in the sixth inning.
I'm not sure what a "designed" player is (it should be designated player) and she has actually hit 3 homeruns this year.......
Yes - I am proud of my daughter.......
Thursday, March 19, 2009
63 days.....
Preston will be home in 63 days! It will be great to have him home - but - I'm getting a little nervous about it at the same time.
He has been on cloud 9 - literally - working 24/7 for the man upstairs - rising early - studying the scriptures - teaching the gospel - working with Pte Argyle on a daily basis - traveling and teaching other elders - WOW!!! In his email this week, he kind of went off on a tangent about member missionary work - and then said "anyways, now you all have seen a little bit of what you are all gonna have to deal with when i get home"
Again I'm excited that he is coming home - but I know that it will be at least a couple of days before the Preston we sent off two years ago is really back.......
He has been on cloud 9 - literally - working 24/7 for the man upstairs - rising early - studying the scriptures - teaching the gospel - working with Pte Argyle on a daily basis - traveling and teaching other elders - WOW!!! In his email this week, he kind of went off on a tangent about member missionary work - and then said "anyways, now you all have seen a little bit of what you are all gonna have to deal with when i get home"
Again I'm excited that he is coming home - but I know that it will be at least a couple of days before the Preston we sent off two years ago is really back.......
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