Washington 16 - USC 13

In honor of the University of Washington beating the University of Southern California, a team previously ranked number 3 in the nation, I am posting this picture of James. Jon is a big time Washington fan. My mom made this blanket for Jon. I had the blanket spread out on the floor and James wrapped himself up in it with his rolling.

Washington is now ranked (24) for the first time in a few years!

GO HUSKIES!

I think Jon and I are in trouble. This is a new favorite thing for James.

Sad Day

Last night, we had our monthly Stake Meetings. They went well, and I think we are ready for Standards Night on Saturday, and the Lima Ward Conference on Sunday. I did get some really sad (for me happy for her) news. A good friend of mine is leaving in two weeks. She is joining her family in Washington. You see her husband started a new job in Bellingham, WA. Her daughter decided to go out there to start school. She just found out she has a job out there. She was going to stay here until their house sold. However, she decided that since she has a job out there, she is leaving and will come check on the house occasionally. I am so sad to see her go. She was the first person who talked to Jon and I at church. She helped me through my pregnancy, so my back would not hurt too much. She gave James the nickname, "Jimmy G." She has been a great friend to my family, and I wish her luck as she goes to Washington. We will miss you terribly, Denise!

A Day at the Zoo

Well, it was more like an hour and a half, not the whole day. James, some of our friends, and I went to the zoo yesterday. It was a really nice day to be at the zoo. The temperature was really pleasant, and there was not a lot of people there.

James got to see a little owl close up. We also got a better look at Nature's Neighborhood. I know it was a cool place, but the only other time I saw it, there were so many people, I just quickly looked through it. My favorite part of the zoo was the ant exhibit in "The Forest." If you haven't seen this part in Nature's Neighborhood. You should check it out. It was really cool!

I just have to say, "I love my zoo! I love my zoo!" (it from the commercial). I also love my zoo pass. It has more than paid for itself, and I am glad to support my own zoo by buying the pass through the Toledo Zoo.

What Matters Most

What matters most to you? Here is a video made by my church from a talk by President Monson.

It is a really good video and has made me think about if there is someone I need to write, or do better at showing those who matter to me that I do care about them. Anyway, watch the video and think about it.

Ohio State: Reinventing history

I read this on Sports Illistrated's College Football Page yesterday. I could not believe it. It is written by Stewart Mandel, a senior writer for SI.com, in his article "College Football Overdrive."

Ohio State: Reinventing history

From my perch high in the press box at Ohio State on Saturday night, I was looking around the interior of the always-wondrous Horseshoe when I noticed something peculiar. On the facade beneath the upper deck of the north end zone, the school lists seven national championship seasons. One of them is 1970.

Some quick research reveals that in 1970, the Buckeyes finished second behind Texas in the coaches poll ... and fifth in the AP poll (which crowned Nebraska). According to the treasure trove that is College Football Data Warehouse, the title that Ohio State so proudly displays was bestowed by the National Football Foundation and Hall of Fame -- and even that one was shared with Texas.

Hey, as long as you're at it, Buckeyes, why not tack on 1969? No love for Matthews Grid Ratings? And what about that '73 banner from Foundation for the Analysis of Competitions and Tournaments? There's still plenty of room on that wall.

Hot Dogs

James loves hot dogs! He ate a whole one for lunch the other day. Next to cheese (extra sharp cheddar), hot dogs seem to be his favorite finger food. Here he is actually eating hot dogs with mashed potatoes and cheese.

Sick Little Boy = Little Sleep

James has his first cold. He just has a running nose and a little bit of a cough, but he is miserable. Yesterday, I held him most of the day, and his normally squirmy body, just snuggled. He napping has been nonexistent or very short. He did not want to go to bed last night. I finally put in Cars and held him and he finally gave in to how tired he was. I sure hope he feels better son.

Here is a picture of James with the TV remote. He loves buttons. Every time he sees Jon or me changing the channel, he wants the remote.

Today is a very significant day in the US. It also is significant in my life. Eight years ago today is the date on my mission call. Yep, that is right. September 11, 2001. I left on my mission when I was 22. Crazy day. I did receive my call the next day (Idaho Falls in not too far by mail from Salt Lake City), but I feel there is something significant about the date on my call. Maybe it is just an interesting fact.

Happy Birthday

James just wanted to say... to his cousin.

Do I Look Like an Idiot?

My mom sent me this and I laughed so hard. I thought I would pass the laugh along. Enjoy!

Happy Birthday

James wants to say...

Labor Day

I just love it when James wakes up at 6:00 a.m. on a holiday. I wish I could say I was asleep when he started making noise and then crying. I did hope he would fall back asleep, but he did not. I was laying in bed trying to sleep and ignore the pain in my stomach (I was hungry, but not ready to get up) and in my knee (my PT stretches to do at home are making my knee really hurt).

Finally, I got James and changed his diaper and fed him a bottle, but he refused to go back to bed. I put him in the saucer and turned on Little Einsteins. Then I had breakfast and checked my email.

Then I decided to make my favorite muffins, Raspberry Jiffy Muffins. I got then mixed up and found out I did not have any cupcake papers. Sad. I guess I will actually have to wash my muffin pan.

Guess I should go ice this knee and keep James occupied. Hope everyone has a good holiday today, and the it did not start as early as mine.

Here is a Picture for those who really follow this blog to see James and how he is growing.

James, You Grew!

Wait! that is not James.

Last night, we had some friends over for dinner. After a rather exciting dinner, Cohen decided to try out the saucer. James likes it so much. Why not give it a try. Just so you know, Cohen is three.

It makes me motion sick just watching him spin.

"I Want to Be Big."

James thinks he is so big sometimes. Other times, he wishes he was bigger. He also loves this Tonka Truck, but cannot really play with it much right now. It is easier to play with when you can sit up and not laying down.