So, Carlee’s post about Target has prompted me to write about something that has been bothering me.  About two weeks ago, I was in Macey’s (grocery store) parking lot with Dylan loading up some groceries.  A man wearing a black shirt, levis and was holding an empty gas can approached me and asked for some money.  He stated that his car had run out of gas about a 1/2 mile down the road and he needed to purchase some gas.  I was suspicious of his story, so I politely told him I did not have any money and returned to what I was doing.  A few moments later two older women approached their car which was by mine.  As they started to open their car doors the same man came up to them and gave them the same story he had given me.  I overheard one woman say, “I have one dollar you can have.”  She gave the money to him and proceeded to get into her car.  The other woman was also opening her wallet to give him money, but I did not overhear how much she had.  Anyway, I was so irate that they gave him money that I wanted to turn around and tell them not to because I felt they were being scammed.  I didn’t however mostly for fear of what the man might say or do.  Then as I got into my car I watched the man walk two rows over, put his gas can in his trunk, get into his white Chevrolet car and drive away.  By this time I am fuming mad because he lied and took advantage of these two women who were probably scared to death of what he might do if they didn’t give him something.  I took down his license plate number, color, make and model of his car, wrote down what he was wearing and wanted to call the cops.  However, after talking with Ryan about the situation he explained there probably wasn’t anything that the police could do.  So, I decided not to report it.  It has weighed on my mind so much since then and I just wish I would have been brave enough to say or do something to stop him.  So, I’m just curious as to what you would have done in this situation.  Is it worth maybe calling Macey’s and asking them to beef up security in their parking lot?  Calling South Ogden City and telling them to patrol down there a bit more frequently? Or should I just give up and consider the man lucky to have met two very nice women who were willing to share what they had with him in a so called time of need?  I’m curious as to what you think.

For sale: 2 adorable children.  One girl (3) and one boy (2).  They love to eat, but only what they want and when they want (with the exception of treats; those are welcome anytime). They also love to sing, color, play ball, chase each other around the house, ride bikes and ocassionally (ok – all day every day) fight, throw temper tantrums, talk back and hit.  They are sure to add the spark to your life that you may feel you’ve been missing.  They give good hugs when they are in the mood.  They are sure to help give your home the lived in look you might be looking for.  They love to watch Dora and the Backyardagains and are happy to sit and watch them all day if you choose to let them.  They are hardly any trouble and could be the perfect match for your home.  If interested please call me.  But be quick – they may not last long (at least at our house.)

This past week was full of fun times with the kids.  After my last post I decided to try and get out more and do some fun things.  Mostly because when we are home the kids just fight and I get frustrated.  However, when we are out, we all have our minds on other things and can enjoy each other a bit more. 

Wednesday was a trip to the Dinosaur park with Keri and Maelynn.  The kids enjoy seeing all of the big dinosaurs and playing on the playground.  Hannah and G especially love watching the dinosaur replica’s in the upstairs of the museum. 

Thursday we headed up north for haircuts and decided to so for a swim at the North Ogden Aquatic Center with Keri, Maelynn and Grandma Bruce.  Last week when we went neither one of the kids would get in the water without my assistance.  This week however, they both took to the water like fish and had a grand old time.  G even swallowed a gallon or two of water without any complaint.  It was a much more enjoyable day.

Friday we ventured to Get Away Today for a free Sea World Adventure carnival.  It included seeing some animals, playing games, a large blow up slide and free treats.  The kids loved it and G won a splash ball and beach paddle ball game in the fish walk.  Spencer was kind enough to win a blow up whale to play in the water with for Hannah.  Thanks Spence.  All in all everyone had a great time.

 Last, Saturday Ryan and I headed down south to Provo to help Shell and Jeff move.  I wasn’t much help in the whole move part of it, but it was nice to visit for a bit.  The kids enjoyed seeing them and had fun playing at the park at their apartment building.  Then we decided since we were down that way we would stop and check out Cabella’s and IKEA.  They were both really cool stores, but could have been enjoyed a bit more without the kids.  They were all troopers though and especially considering they had hardly any nap.  All in all it was a fairly enjoyable day. 

Anyhow, we’ve had some fun and look forward to more fun things over the summer.  So, if anyone comes up with any wonderful ideas of things for three very small children to do, let me know.  I’m always trying to find something to keep them occupied and me from pulling my hair out.

Well, here it goes.  Ryan blog tagged me, so I guess I have to oblige.  I am not much of a blogger.  My last blog was in November sometime.  I know I need to be better, so we will see if this jump starts me for the year. 

 I wish I was more adventurous-I have this strong desire in me to be more adventurous, but for some reason something inside of me holds me back.   I want to try new things and learn new things, but I lack self confidence.  I wish I could jump right into something new without even thinking about it.  I wish I could do something wild and crazy at a moments notice without concerns about what other might think.  Maybe someday I’ll go sky diving with Ryan.  It’s something he has always wanted to do and it would definately be a step out there for me. 

I can remember phone numbers and birthdays but not what I did yesterday-I have this ability to remember specific dates for events in my life like the first time I went to Disneyland I left on August 15 and came home August 20 or I can remember birthdays and phone numbers for those who have been important in  my life, like friends from elementary school that I no longer have contact with.  I however, cannot remember small things like what I needed to do today without writing it down.

I love to travel-I have never been one to love to be away from home.  I didn’t like sleeping over at friends houses, I didn’t like going on vacation without my family, I didn’t even want to leave my parents when I got married.  This however has changed and now I love going different places and seeing different things.  I have had the opportunity to travel to Europe, New York, Washington D.C., and Canada.  If I had the time and money I would like to go to Scotland, England, Australia and many more countries and states.  I would even enjoy just getting away and seeing more of Utah and it’s neighboring states.  I still love being home, but I’ve discovered that there is so much more out there I want to see that is outside of Utah or my house.

My favorite all time movie is Annie-I love a good musical.  I have always been attracted to the movies with singing and dancing.  Growing up I probably watched Annie a 1000 times or more.  My parents will atest that I was a little obsessed.  I have it memorized and I still don’t get tired of watching it. 

I love to dance-I love going dancing.  I don’t know how to dance and I know I make a fool of myself, but I think it is so much fun.  I would like to take dancing classes with my husband and learn how to dance the Tango or something.

So, here are five fact about me that you may not know.  In return I will tag my dad and  Zac Williams.  I don’t know of anyone else that hasn’t all ready been tagged that might have a blog.   

Well, my dorky and persistent husband insisted that I join the blogosphere (whatever that is) so here I am. This may very well be my last entry, but we’ll see. The intent of this is to share adventures and encounters I have with my adorable children. Of those there are plenty, but my free time is scarce so trying to capture them all in this journal of sorts may prove to be more of a challenge than raising the little critters.

So, stay tuned for some fascinating details and stories. It’s always a wild ride around here.

Bye for now.