Jan 1st - It's hard to break new year resolutions if you never make them.
Jan. 2nd - My youngest was sick today and missed the first day with her new primary teacher. She was bummed, but so excited to go next week.
Jan. 3rd - With a faster internet, my kids are discovering Netflix on the Wii. My kids are so spoiled. I remember having to go to a video store to rent a VCR and a video.Jan. 4th - I love hearing the piano around the house - piano lessons must be back in session.
Jan. 5th - Catching up with my blog is very time-consuming. I just keep telling myself that the book i'll get in the end is worth it.
Jan. 6th - My daughter overhead my and friends and I talk about a certain book (FABLEHAVEN) and now plans to read it herself.
Jan. 7th - It's a Friday night and both my son and daughter (A.K.A. my babysitters) are gone. Either we stay at home tonight or take our girls with us on a date.
Jan. 8th - Saturday is a special day - it's the day we are supposed to get ready for Sunday. I'm never truly ready for Sunday. Josh was one of the scouts today that took down the temple lights - how cool is that?
Jan. 8th - I went to over 7 stores to find a skirt for Danni to wear to church tomorrow. We left empty-handed each time. It would be great if there was a store that catered to YW modesty. Danni like Down East, but wants a more modern yet modest theme. I'll try the internet and hope I find more luck.
Jan. 9th - I love my family!
Jan. 10th - What a day!!
Jan. 11th - Danni got her braces off today! YAY!!!
Jan 12th - My son brought home registration materials for high school yesterday. I'm not sure I'm ready for him to go to high school just yet.
Jan. 13th - My kids love having their braces off and then they realize that they will have to wear retainers.
Jan. 14th - According to the news - I have a new Zodiac sign. For several years, I was Cancer and now I'm Gemini. The funny thing is if you say Jim and & I quickly - it sounds like Gemini.
Jan. 15th - Josh decided that he needed to be at a mandatory marching band practice this morning than on a snow campout with his scout troop. This was a hard decision for him to make.
Jan. 17th - I'm going to watch my son march in the parade today. It's going to be a great day!!!
Jan. 18th - It's hard to remember that it's Tuesday today. I keep thinking it's Monday - that what a 3 day weekend does to me.
Jan. 19th - I want to run away and take my family with me. Where should I go?
Jan. 21st - Thanks to Netflix, my kids are watching Christmas movies.
Jan. 22nd - There is too much to do on Saturdays. Saturdays are not long enough!!!!
Jan. 23rd - My two older daughters were recognized for memorizing all 13 Articles of Faith in 2010 tonight. What a great idea to keep the kids inspired to keep on memorizing them!! Thanks to all the primary leaders that helped my kids along the way.
Jan. 25th - I couldn't believe how much it cost to fill up my truck.
Jan. 26th - My daughter received two shots today at school. The firefighters came and gave several 5th graders the shots needed for 6th grade. I was so nervous all day and wanted to be there when the shots were taken to give her comfort. She did so great and didn't need me to comfort her. I was so relieved that these rounds of shots were done.
Jan. 27th - Josh played with the MHS band tonight. He's growing up!!!
Jan. 28th - I turned down the volume on my phone last night for a concert and forgot to turn in back on. I missed so many important phone calls because I forgot that some detail. A lesson learned!!!
Jan. 29th - Spent the day helping kiddos with Personal Progress and Duty to God goals. We spent the day as a family - gotta love that!
Jan. 30th - What a great fireside! The fireside introduced the new theme to the youth.
Jan. 31st - I loved the rain today!
Feb. 1st - 1 value completed! Good Job Danni!!
Feb. 2nd - "Baby, it's cold outside"
Feb. 3rd - I'm so very grateful to live in America. Watching the news surrounding the crisis in Egypt reminds me how lucky that I really am.
Feb.4th - We had an impromptu dance recital with the family 2night. It was great!!!
Feb. 13th - Spent the whole day home with my family. The four oldest, including Jim and I, are sick and so we stayed home from church. It was great to spend the day together even though we were sick. It's sad that we have to be sick to spend the day together. Next week. I hope that we all are able to go to church.
Feb. 14th - I really don't like Valentine's Day!!!
Feb. 21st - I went to the Phoenix Zoo today. The koalas will be there until March 31st and the best time to see them is from 8-10am when they are awake. They sleep most of the time.
Feb. 26th - My oldest daughter threw a birthday party for her sister. She planned the whole event and did most of the work. I love it when my kids help each other out.
Feb. 28th - Angela chose today to celebrate her 11th birthday. Happy Birthday Sweetie!!!!
March 1st - It's concert time!!! I have the opportunity of hearing my kids perform in two different concerts these next two week. Danni has a choir concert and josh has a band concert. I can't wait!!
March 5th - I spent the day at Heard Pueblo taking the University of Scouting classes. I took some great advancement classes and now think I understand the advancement process.
March 10th - I have another teenager.
March 11th - I took 9 tweens/teenagers to see the Justin Beiber movie.
March 14th - SPRING BREAK!! YAY!!!! I'm so glad that we didn't lose an hour this weekend.
March 14th - I took my family to see the Amococo exhibit todayat the Mesa Arts Center. This exhibit is only in Mesa until the end of the week. It cost $5.oo per person to get in which included a free pass to see the contemporary art gallery at the Mesa Arts Center. My kids enjoyed the Amococo exhibit but didn't care for the gallery.
March 14th - A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE TEACHERS THAT MY KIDS HAD. THANKS SO MUCH!!!!!
March 16th - Can't wait until it cools down again. I don't want to run the AC in March, but was warm today.
March 17th - I married my best friend 16 yrs. ago. Happy Anniversary Jim!!!
March 19th - My son is home from the Mountain Man Rendezvous. I'm so glad that my peeps are home again.
March 21st - What a great way to start a Monday!! My kids woke up early and were ready to go back to school. The cool, windy, and hopefully rainy day is the cherry on top!!
March 24th - ONE person CAN make a DIFFERENCE!!! That's what I've learned this year as I volunteered this year.
March 25th- "Hello Dolly... Well, hello Dolly"
April 6th - It was great to have lunch out in the rain today. Okay-it was just sprinkling, but it was just enough.
April 10th - My family spent the weekend in Lakeside with the Taylor Chess team. They competed for State and came in 4th place. Great job guys!!! While my son played chess, the rest of us played in the snow.
April 18th - I spent the weekend with my brother and sisters. I love my family!!
April 21st - I went on my last kindergarten field trip to day. It was so fun to spend the day with Emmy and her friends.
April 23rd - Angela was 4 years old when she said "mom" and 5 or 6 when she was able to speak using her own words and not song lyrics. I can't even imagine waiting 14 years to communicate with your daughter. I cry every time I see this video and think on those first few years with Angela. This is a sweet story and how technology gave her a voice.
April 25th - My boy, Jim and Josh, know all the Laffy Daffy jokes. They should create some new ones and submit them.
April 28th - One recital down! May is full of concerts and recitals. I love this time of the year!!
April 29th - I woke up early to watch the Royal Wedding. I remember clearly when I was 12 watching Princess Diana getting married. What a beautiful dress that Kate wore. I wish the couple success in the years to come.
May 2nd - What a great weekend!! We won't see weather like that again for awhile.
May 4th - May is such a great month as the kids are involved in concerts, recitals, award ceremonies, trips and other great events. It's the time when we honor all the achievements that our kids have made throughout the year. It's also a time when I realized that my kids are growing up and the make me a little sad.
May 11th - I saw Donny and Marie today at the Walmart in Riverview. It was great to see two people that I've loved watching since I was a kid.
May 13th - 1 concert down - 3 more to go.
May 18th - I ate my lunch outside. The weather is too nice to stay inside. I know that when we have great weather, our friends up north are not - sorry. We need all the good weather we can get before the 100's are back to stay.
May 19th - I attended my son's last junior high band concert this evening. They received a standing ovation with a extra song planned as an encore. When the lights dimmed after their last performance, I was a little teary-eyed. The concert was amazing!!!
May 21st - I went swing dancing with Jim tonight. It was a lot of fun and it reminded me of those days long ago when Jim and I went country dancing.
May 24th - Danni was inducted in the NJHS last night. I'm so proud of you Danni!!!
May 25th - Josh did a great job last night at his guitar concert.
May 25th - I missed American Idol last night. May is a crazy month and they should keep AI on the SAME day!!
May 26th - I have a high school student. My kids are growing so fast. I wish that time would slow down just a little.
May 28th - My two younger daughters have waited patiently for this day since Aug. 1st of last year. Today the pools reopened for the summer season. They had a blast in the pool today and it's so fun to watch them swim.
June 12th - We just returned from a 3 day trip from Las Vegas. It's awesome to be bakc home. Josh compete in an international chess tournament there. Last night, we were stuck in traffic on the strip in front of the Bellagio and saw the whole fountain show from our car. WOW!!!
June 14th - It's so sad to see so much of beautiful AZ go up in flames in the Wallow Fire. Jim and Josh were just in that area a year ago for a scouting activity. I'm praying for all those in live in the area.
June 17th - How fun to watch the Gilbert temple being built, especially for those who live close by.
June 20th - My daughter learned the First Presidency and Apostle song at Stake Activity Days. It's such a cute and catchy song. I've been singing it since I've learned it!! My niece told me that you learn it in seminary.
June 21st - Today is the first day of summer. It's felt like summer since mid-May.
June 21st - My niece and I went to see a Brooke White concert this evening as a part of the YW Conference that my daughter is attending. She has an awesome voice and I loved hearing her sing "Let IT Be". I took lots of pics and videoed some songs, but left my camera with my daughter to take lots of pics until Friday. It was a great evening.
June 24th - My daughter just came home from a YW Conference - "Time to Blossom". She had a great time and it was so great to hear about her week and the things she learned. I gave her my camera for the week and she filled it with 489 pictures. She takes more pictures that I do. I can't wait to hear about the stories that to with the pics.
June 28th - My younger girls noticed that there were clouds in the sky and ran into the coat closet to put on their coats. The went outside to wait for the rain. After 5 minutes outside, they headed back in and complained that it's too hot outside. It's over 110 and clouds don't mean rain, at least they don't in AZ. Funny girls!!
June 28th - How do you expect kids to listen to their parents when Tarzan lives half naked, Cinderella comes home at midnight, Pinocchio lies all the same, Aladdin is the King of Thieves, Batman drives at 200 mph, Sleeping Beauty is lazy, and Snow White lives with 7 guys. We shouldn't be surprised when our kids misbehave, they get it from their story book!
June 29th - I'm playing in the rain, just playing in the rain - what a surprise rain storm.
June 30th - I'm worried about my Mesa neighbor friends who has lost power and are without AZ on this HOT day due to a SRP fire. I hope that they find ways to cool off.
July 4th - Thanks for all the birthday wishes. It's great to have so many wonderful family and friends. I started off the day in Benson, AZ with a home town 4th of July and traveled home in the afternoon to catch some fireworks in the evening.
July 5th - I went to Benson for the weekend and left my daughter there for another week. i hope she has a great time with Britt, Aunt Debbie, and her kiddos.
July 5th - What a crazy dust storm!!
July 7th - Our Home Teacher is playing guitar with U2- AWESOME!!!!!
July 8th - My daughter is coming home tonight - just in time for my husband and son to leave on a campout. This is the craziest summer !!! I miss having all my peeps at home.
July 9th - Mother Nature is finally cleaning up her storm that she made a few days ago. We neede a good rain to get the dust out of the air.
July 10th - My camera is not working - AARGH! If you know we well, you know how lost I am without it. What am i going to do???
July 12th - We now own pet gerbils - I hope they don't cause any problems.
July 15th - I have been to a lot of places, but I've never been in Cahoots. Apparently you can't go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I've also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognizes you there. I have, however, be in Sane. They don't have an airport, you have to be driven there. I've made several trips.
July 16th - I was shocked that were no crazy line to see Harry Potter last night. The theatre did have empty seats. Did everyone see it at midnight last night??
July 24th - What a great rainstorm! We need the rain, so keep it coming!!!
July 25th - My son started band camp today - I hope he has a great time. Between 2 weeks of band camp, 1/2 weeks of scout camp, and youth conference - I'll only get a glimpse of my son before school officially starts. He has a lot packed in the next 2 1/2 weeks of school.
July 29th - My daughter went to Youth Conference and my son had all day band camp, so we took the two younger kids up north. We hung out with Grandma and Grandpa Pace up on the rim just north of Strawberry for the day. We had such a great time and the weather was super nice, especially after the rainstorm.
Aug. 3rd - Jim and I went up to the rim and back today. We dropped Josh off at scout camp. The band is taking a 2 day break from band camp, so we are send Josh off to spend some time with the scouts. Have Fun!!!
Aug. 4th - I spend the afternoon getting my son's high school schedule. I still can't believe my is going to high school. When did he grow up??
Aug. 6th - My son is safe home from Scout Camp. I'm glad that he was able to go, even if it was just a few days. Monday morning, back to band camp! I never see this kid anymore!!!!
Aug. 8th - I hope to see my kids more now that school is starting. I know that I have hope, but it seemed like the older two were gone all summer.
Aug. 9th - School starts tomorrow and I'm sending my oldest off to high school. I'm very anxious and nervous about having a high school student. It's not easy letting your kids grow up!!
Aug. 10th - My house is so empty - I miss my kids. I can't wait to pick them up and hear about their day.
Aug. 15th - I'm having a really really bad technology day. My external hard drive with my pictures may have crashed and my cell phone doesn't work. It's my worst nightmare losing my pictures!!!!! I still have hope that we can same them. I still have half of them on another hard drive, but not the last year.
Aug. 17th - I walked my son's high school schedule last night during their Open House. His classes are really spread out all over campus and I got a good workout. I was lost half the time and needed directions even with a map. I have a new appreciation for high school kids, especially those who start off their morning at 6:30 with Marching Band and then return later that evening for marching band practice. No wonder Josh is so tired at night!!
Aug.17th - Since I blog, I have online access to some pictures that could have been lost forever due to the crash of my extra hard drive. Thanks for everyone who has encouraged me to start and continue blogging. Another great reason to blog!!!
Aug. 23rd - I'm ready for the temperatures to cool off. What is up with this record heat all week long? You know that it's going to be a hot day when it's 92 degrees at 6:30 in the morning.
Aug. 24th - 15 years ago today, I became a mom. Happy 15th Birthday Josh!!!!
Aug. 25th - I watched Josh perform the opener of his marching band show tonight. It was great to see what Josh has been working on this past month, especially since he spends so much time with the band. I really enjoyed the show tonight - Good Job Josh!!!
Aug. 27th - I attended the football game tonight with Josh while he played in the stands. It was fun to watch the football team, cheerleaders, and the band perform tonight. I could have done without the heat though - 110 degrees is jut too hot for he!!
Aug. 29th - I offered my 6 year old 7-UP and she said that she couldn't have any because she wasn't 7 years old. We had a good laugh about that!!
Sept. 1st - I watched the weather anchor announce that the rest of this week and next would be around 112 degrees. I was wondering if my TV was broken, or it I was in a Groundhog Day cycle because we just had 10 days of this crazy heat.
Sept. 2nd - Good Job ASU!! Good Luck MHS!!
Sept 2nd - I thought my cell phone was broken and even went to the Verizon store to have the look at it. I was told that I needed a new one and that there was nothing they could do. Danni looked at the phone and in a few minutes tada - my phone works now. She should have that job at Verizon. Thanks Danni!!
Sept. 5th - We found how unprepared we are w/o electricity! We had enough flashlights, but didn't know how to deal w/o our lifeline.
Sept. 6th - My day was completely booked today with so much to do. It was not the time for the battery in my car to sopt working. Thanks to my dad and sister for rescuing me, friends for picking up and taking my kids to their various activities, and wonderful husband for taking me through my car issues and reassuring me that tomorrow will be a better day.
Sept. 9th - It's so fun to watch kids play in the rain even if it's only 5 minutes.
Sept. 9th - It's so fun to watch kids play in the rain even if it's only 5 minutes.
Sept. 9th - Lightening and rain made an appearance at the football game and the game was delayed. The band went home and I missed the rest of the game. I sure hope it was a good one!!
Sept. 10th - While the storm was raging outside, I was inside listening to the speaker at Stake Conference.
Sept. 11th - I moved to a different stake.
Sept. 18th - I had the opportunity to speak in church again. If you're counting, that's twice this year. The best part was Jim was right next to me this time around. I get so nervous and worked up ahead of time, and then I'm calm during the actual talk. I'm so glad that it's over and I know that I'm safe for the next 6 months - hopefully much longer than that.
Sept. 22nd - My kids are so lucky to have cousins their age that live close by. Josh has classes with 5 of his cousins, while Danni has classes/clubs with 2 of hers. "Cousins by chance, friends by choice"
Sept. 22nd - My daughter tried out for the school play and got the role of the queen. I'm related to royalty!!! Good Job Danni!!
Sept. 25th - It rained for just about 5 minutes. The sky is blue and the sun is shining, but there is a small grey cloud above our house that is providing us with a little Sunday Morning Shower. That's such a great way to start off a Sunday!!
Sept. 30th - Tomorrow, my son is participating in his first marching band competition. The band has spent hours working on their show to get ready for this day. Good Luck MHS Marching Band!!
Oct. 3rd - There is a you-tube video of Josh's marching band show. It's early in the season and they are working on cleaning it up. I thought they did an awesome job. I really love the music that was written especially for them.
Oct. 4th - I've waited a long time for a cool night like this. I hope we can say goodbye to the triple digits and hello to fall.
Oct. 7th- The Budget truck hauling the band equipment broke down while traveling to the football game at Skyline. Some parents went to retrieve some instruments, water, and seat covers so the band could play during the game. They didn't have enough instruments to perform their show. Oh well! The band kids had a great time and MHS won the football game, so it all turned out well.
Oct. 9th - I went to the ward camp-out with Jim and my 3 girls plus a guest. We had a great time, even though we froze - 25 degrees! I really missed my son who stayed in Mesa to compete in another competition to qualify for state, which they did.
Oct. 10th - I'm sad that the Diamondbacks lost their last game, it was a heart-breaker. Good news, Mesh High won and ASU beat the Utes. I could cheer for the utes, except against my school.
Oct. 13th - This has been a relaxing week - it's the calm before the storm. Next week will be the craziest week that I've had yet. There is so much going on that I could seriously use 5 extra hours each day to pull it off.
Oct. 19th - Angela had her 3 yr. Eval and IEP today. Having a daughter in Special Education is like learning a foreign language - EET, FFB, OT, PT, DDD, AZIP, NCLB, LD,
Oct. 20th - It's Homecoming week and the last home game of the football season. This is the last time that the marching band will perform their show at home. They will have four competitions in the next 4 weeks. The show is called "The Diamond" and Josh ends the show holding the diamond. Come and check the show out and see how hard the band has worked this year.
Oct. 21st - Taylor had their choir concert last night. I wasn't able to video the concert, so I just watched and listened. It's such a treat to watch a concert w/o technology. I just wished that there was a way we could go to a concert and leave with a video with good images of our kids participating. It was a great concert!
Oct. 21st - Emmy and I saw this unicorn-unigoat on a preschool field tirp and again a kindergarten field trip. It pass away at the farm.
Oct. 23rd - Josh competed last night at ASU Sun Devil stadium. Watching Josh march on the field with the band was an incredible sight. The MHS band did a great job and came is second place in their division. They did win the music award for their division though. After all the bands competed, the ASU Marching Band performed. They are one of the best bands in the PAC 12 and they did an awesome job.
Oct. 30th - I woke up this morning with the news that I have a new niece born early this morning. YAY!!
Oct. 31st - The MHS Marching Band had a great competition on Saturday. They took first place in their division with awards in music, visual effect, percussion, and general effect. They upped their previous score by 12 pts. They are working hard toward state competition in a couple of weeks.
Nov. 3rd - This is a BiG weekend for my two oldest kids. DANNI is in the school play tonight and tomorrow night. She has worked super hard this past month on this play. She is super excited for the performance. JOSH has the 1st part of the state marching competition on Saturday. If their band does well, they can continue on the2nd part of the competition. i have a nephew in the play with Danni, two nieces in the marching band with Josh, and another niece that is going to state cross country. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!!!!!
Nov. 5th - Josh's marching band did really well today. They earned Superior with Distinction award and won a music award. They qualified for the State Competition next week. It was an amazing show and I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to see it again.
Nov. 11th -The MHS Marching Band is marching in the veteran's day parade tomorrow. The parades starts at 11:00 in downtown Mesa. What a great way to spend Friday morning. Don't forget to cheer on the band as they march on by. Saturday in their big competition and we want to wish them luck!!! The parade is on 11/11/11 at 11 - that'll be easy to remember.
Nov. 12th - Today is the Marching Band State Championship. Bands all over the state have worked hard for this day. Good Luck MHS Marching Band!!! Good luck Josh, Ashley, and Brittany. I hope you enjoy the show!!!!!!!!!
Nov. 12th - Marching band season is over for MHS. The band saved their best performance for the last. It was an amazing experience to see Josh on the field. He worked hard this season and is proud of his performance today. The MHS Marching Band took 5th in state in their division. GREAT JOB!!!!
Nov. 15th - With my husband's new calling, we have had the missionaries over 4 out of the last 5 nights. They bring such a great spirit into our home. In 4 years, my son will be old enough to serve a mission. It's neat that Jim has a calling the will how Josh a glimpse of what his future can hold. He was Scoutmaster for several years before Josh was a scout and now is is Ward Mission Leader several years before Josh can serve a mission.
Nov. 16th - Late late starts and early early releases. I wish that I had those kind of school days. There is only a 2 hour window when all of my kids are in school today. I'd rather have the kids take the day off and spend the day with them.
Nov. 19th - GO DEVILS! GO DEVILS!
Nov. 22nd - My oldest daughter had to be a school 2 hours early to perform for the junior high principals before their early morning meeting. It occurred to me that all my kids were in school by 7:40. Last year, all my kids woke up at that time. The elementary school starts early this year and Josh attends high school which starts earlier. Josh no longer has A hour because marching season is over, so he had the latest start. It's weird to drop Josh off after the girls.
Nov. 23rd - Angela is going to be in the school spelling bee. I'm so excited for her!!!
Dec. t8h - The Christmas concert season for the Pace family begins to night with Josh's band concert. In the next two weeks, we have 8 concert, 1 dance performance, and a spelling bee. This is my favorite part of the Christmas season and I'm going to enjoy every minute.
Dec. 8th - My son looked so dapper in his tux. The MHS had a great Christmas concert. Opps - Winter concert. Great job Josh!!!!!
Dec. 9th - Angela participate in the school spelling bee today. This is such a huge accomplishment for her, especially since she has a language learning disability. I was so thrilled for her to participate in a school activity with her peers. Congratulations Angela!!!! You did an amazing job!!!
Dec. 20th - Last year our family went to see David Archeleta sing with the Mormon Tabernacle choir and my parents love hearing him sing. They were so excited to tell me the good news that he is going on a mission. I loved watching him since he was in American Idol. What a good example to set aside something so important to serve a mission!!!
Dec. 31st - It's tough when there is a dance for 14+ and your daughter is 13 yrs. old and a lot of her friends are going. It's tought to make the right decision - I'm proud of you Danni!!!! She is going to the movies with her sisters!!! She is awesome!!!!
