Payton James attended an "Ultimate Fight Challenge" last night w/ friends & their folks. Payton had won the tickets for this big event at a Louis Palou conference. Well Payton was so jazzed to go and asked me to make a sign he could take that said "In It To Win It" . . . the "In" portion was the nickname of the fighter that he met at the conference. Well I spent a lot of time making him a bold multi colored sign by taping 2 opened manilla file folders together. . . . so the thing collapsed & folded into a size of paper but when he wanted to root on the fighter guy he could open the sturdy sign up & wave it in the air. WELL . . . . two problems. The "In" nickname dude wasnt there at the 3 1/2 hr fight, AND . . . Payton didnt like the event. His exact words??? "Mom, it was GAY" He elaborated by explaining these guys were all on top of eachother. I reassured him . . . "Oh so I think they wrestle and box." He said "No mom they fight - they do everything!" Then I concluded - "Oh ok they must do karate, wrestle & box." Bottom line - not Payton's cup o' tea.
Darla on the other hand also did something for the 1st time this past week . . . . she went skiing and she LOVED it. It helps when Timberline Lodge is considered a neighbor. Every year they give our local 1st graders free all day passes & equipment for an annual field trip. Well Alan & I both dont care for the ski lifts but we entrusted our dear Darla to some friends & school staff. Darla was her usual self in ensuring Mama didnt forget a single thing the morning of her field trip.
Sun block. Check.
Snow boots, clothes, hat, gloves. Check.
Extra tastey lunch. Check. "Mom I dont like string cheese anymore." "Uhh...sorry Darla."
On the bus she goes - "Have fun Darla. Love you!"
Darla gets home - and her report "She absolutely LOVED skiing. She said she had a great teacher and learned how to ski really fast." My friend Debbie's report . . . . "Darla did awesome. She picked it up really fast. The instructor was really impressed w/ Darla."
Darla on the other hand also did something for the 1st time this past week . . . . she went skiing and she LOVED it. It helps when Timberline Lodge is considered a neighbor. Every year they give our local 1st graders free all day passes & equipment for an annual field trip. Well Alan & I both dont care for the ski lifts but we entrusted our dear Darla to some friends & school staff. Darla was her usual self in ensuring Mama didnt forget a single thing the morning of her field trip.
Sun block. Check.
Snow boots, clothes, hat, gloves. Check.
Extra tastey lunch. Check. "Mom I dont like string cheese anymore." "Uhh...sorry Darla."
On the bus she goes - "Have fun Darla. Love you!"
Darla gets home - and her report "She absolutely LOVED skiing. She said she had a great teacher and learned how to ski really fast." My friend Debbie's report . . . . "Darla did awesome. She picked it up really fast. The instructor was really impressed w/ Darla."
GOT GOGGLES?
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A couple of exciting firsts...even if both weren't well received. I'm so proud of Darla! Noah wants to learn to snowboard and unfortunately for him I have NO desire to ski or snowboard. Luckily, Joel used to and wants to pick it back up. I was kind of glad to see that the UFC wasn't well received, even the commercials are a bit disturbing if you ask me. Thanks for the updates Amy!
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