Sunday, January 27, 2008

President Hinckley


We can't think of a better man than President Hinckley. Seeing as how he is the President of the church we knew the longest in our lives we are thankful that we were able to listen to him speak on so many awesome subjects. For Clayton to be called to serve as a missionary while he was Presdient was pretty awesome. We will never forget his laughter and jokes. He is a great man that helped so many people. We are happy he is finally able to join his wife again and be in Heavenly Fathers presence. We are also thankful for all the temples he built. We Thank Thee O God For President Hinckley. He was awesome.

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Funnies

It is a time of year when we all need a laugh so here are some funnies to get you through the next week.

Lesson 1:A man is getting into the shower just as his wife is finishing up hershower, when the doorbell rings.The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs.When she opens the door, there stands Bob, the next-door neighbour.Before she says a word, Bob says, 'I'll give you $800 to drop thattowel.'After thinking for a moment, the woman drops her towel and stands nakedin front of Bob, after a few seconds, Bob hands her $800 and leaves.The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs.When she gets to the bathroom, her husband asks, 'Who was that?''It was Bob the next door neighbour,' she replies.'Great,' the husband says, 'did he say anything about the $800 he owesme?'Moral of the story:If you share critical information pertaining to credit and risk withyour shareholders in time, you may be in a position to prevent avoidableexposure.

2:A sales rep, an administration clerk, and the manager are walking tolunch when they find an antique oil lamp.They rub it and a Genie comes out.The Genie says, 'I'll give each of you just one wish.''Me first! Me first!' says the admin clerk. 'I want to be in theBahamas, driving a speedboat, without a care in the world.'Puff! She's gone.'Me next! Me next!' says the sales rep. 'I want to be in Hawaii ,relaxing on the beach with my personal masseuse, an endless supply ofPina Coladas and the love of my life.'Puff! He's gone.'OK, you're up,' the Genie says to the manager.The manager says, 'I want those two back in the office after lunch.'Moral of the story:Always let your boss have the first say.

Sunday, January 13, 2008

Tales of a First Grade Nothing

So, I've been thinking a lot lately about my first graders this year. Never before have I had such an interesting group.
One day before Christmas, we were writing about what we see that is different at Christmas. One little boy who doesn't talk much as it is, wrote this, "At Christmas time I see a tree and a baby." Then he drew a picture of the Nativity scene. When the rest of my students had written presents and Santa, this was a very touching moment.
A few days later, I had another student pull me aside just before recess and say, "I can't go out to recess...I'm allergic to snow." This was a funny moment.
This week I had a student (if you have read the post about the runaways, you'll remember her as H=Hellion...) who came in to my class yelling at me. This was an angry moment.
I have decided that, at least most of the time, the touching and funny moments out-weigh the angry ones.
Anyway, just thought I'd share...

Monday, January 7, 2008

BOOOOOZER




So there I was at work, when suddenly just outside the window Carlos Boozer comes walking down the street. He was having his picture taken for the coolest bank in the nation a.k.a Zions Bank. Needless to say we all pulled out our cell phones and started taking pictures. He then came into the branch and signed pictures for all of us and then we all won tickets to the next game. Not really but that would have been cool huh. Anyways go JAZZ

Sunday, January 6, 2008

Hair Cut


Clayton said those of you who have had a hair cut at the M.T.C. might appreciate this picture. We were at the Bergs' house and Clayton wanted a simple hair cut. By the end of the haircut Judy, Clayton's mom had the vacuum out and was trying to suck up what is left of Clayton's hair. For those of you who are worried Judy didn't succeed at getting all of it but lets just say there wasn't much to get in the beginning.