Happy St. Patrick’s Day

At preschool today, Dylan made these cute leprechaun masks.  I didn’t send him in green, but he was very excited that Miss Karen gave green stickers to any kids not wearing green.

 

THIS IS FOR YOU, DUSTY

When we went to the Pacers game I was given the following book and my brother said he expected to see the review on my blog.  So, Dusty, pursuant to your request…

When the Game was Ours.  Honestly, I didn’t think I would enjoy reading this book.  I love watching basketball, but I don’t keep up on stats or anything and didn’t really want to read about it.  However, I actually found this book really interesting.  The lives that Larry Bird and Magic Johnson have led and the experiences they had being such important figures in the NBA and how they got there – fascinating!  They have such different personalities that drove them both to be the best.

I think it is interesting that after reading this book I have 33 more to read to reach my goal.  33 is Larry Bird’s number.  Coincidence???… yes!!

Only 34 to Go

Here are the next four books I read.

Tainted.  I’m really beginning to wonder about these Reader’s Choice books from my local library.  This book was full of horrible language and wasn’t a very good story at all.  It took me a long time to read because I wasn’t interested in reading it.  I had to finish it because that’s just my personality.  Anyhow, don’t bother or waste or your time with reading this book.

A Painted House.  I’ve heard rumors this story is based on Grisham’s childhood.  Well, some stories are better left untold.  After my sister-in-law, Nedra, told me this wasn’t supposed to be one of his usual stories I thought I would like it better, but I didn’t.  I was bored and learned far more about picking cotton than I ever wanted to.  Of people I’ve talked to, they either love it or hate it, so I’ll let you decide.

The Chamber.  This book started off strong, perhaps because I had just read ‘A Painted House’ and then the book just ended up disappointing me.  It just dragged on and probably could have been 200 pages shorter.  I’m hoping the next book I read is a good one because I have not enjoyed the last three.

Taken by Storm.  This was really easy reading and a very cute, very funny story.  It was just what I needed after the last few books I read.  The book is geared toward a younger age group than myself and I think it is great reading.  I must say though, the guy and girl on the cover are nothing how I pictured the main characters, but that’s just me.

 

Saturday in Indiana

On Saturday we went to a fun place to run the kids, and the adults, tired!  I don’t remember the name of it.  Anyhow, it had this huge foam filled pit you could jump into, batting cages, a small indoor soccer court, and bounce houses.  It was a lot of fun.

PARKER

LAUREN

NEDRA

DUSTY

TAWNI

KATE, ELLE & MISC.

Later that evening we played this silly game where you try and get an Oreo from your forehead into your mouth without touching it.  It was funny and very entertaining!  I couldn’t do it though… sad.

Finally, after an incredibly loud Sunday night storm, very limited sleep, and tornado warnings in Indianapolis, I flew out at 6:00 am Monday and headed home to Utah.  Thanks for a wonderful trip!

Indiana Pacers v. Utah Jazz

I spent my weekend in Indiana with my younger brother, Dusty, and his family.  Friday night we had floor tickets to the Pacers v. Jazz game.  While I am not really a “fan” of either team, the chance to sit on the floor was so much fun!!!  Prior to the game we got to go to a dinner where Larry Bird spoke to us.  That was really neat too!  Dusty’s friend who got the tickets also gave me a book by Larry Bird and Magic Johnson and a signed Tyler Hansbrough jersey.  During the game, when Gordon Hayward, from the Jazz, came in the first time the crowd went wild.  Seriously, I have been to a lot of professional sports games and I’ve never heard anything like it.  Apparently Hayward is from Indiana and played college ball there, and even though he was playing for the Jazz, his people LOVE him.

Pre-game dinner.

Here’s a little video from our seats.

Pacers v. Jazz

Dusty and me!

Here are my shoes in comparison to the floor… soooo close!  The white line is where the court starts.

Warming up.  This was actually really entertaining to watch, because the Pacers really sucked during the game.

The game.

So, the Pacers apparently get their name from the pace cars used in the Indianapolis 500.  This made me wonder what their mascot would be.  Meet Boomer!