The Funny things that Cameron says and does!

Cameron is so funny.

So yesterday he shows Becca the Curious George DVD case and says, "look mom, cheese". Becca though that there was a picture of cheese on the cover or something. Then Cameron proceeds to open the DVD case, and there was a piece of cheese IN the DVD case. (maybe he was saving it for later). It was one of those Kraft singles, so it was still in the wrapper. It was so funny, I wish I could have been there.

Then today, I didn't get to see him very much because I had class, and he has pre-school. So when I got home it was time for his nap and so I went to go talk to him. I asked him how pre-school was and he said it was good. I asked him what he learned about and he said shapes. So I say, "What is your favorite shape?" He pauses for a second and says, "A star!" Then I asked him why, and he says, "Because it goes in the balloon in the sky out the window." And I say, "cool!" Then I ask what his second favorite shap is, and right away he says "Oval!". I asked him why, and he says, "Because it goes in the balloon in the sky out the window." Then I crack up and so does he. What a goof!

Creed

Here are some pictures and videos of the Creed concert! It was a blast!!! They were so awesome!

Our Seats. We had front row in this same section,

but couldn't see, so we were able to move up! These were much better.

Here are some videos. The sound isn't really good on these, but they did sound Awesome!!!! (remember to pause my playlist)

Overcome

My Sacrifice

With Arms Wide Open

Higher

What an awesome concert!!! I've always wanted to go to a Creed concert. Last time they were supposed to come to Utah (before the Olympics), a dang lady rear ended the lead singer so they had to cancel. I was so mad! We already had our ticktets and they were like 2nd row! I'm glad they got back together. I'm excited for the new album Full Circle, released on Oct. 27th!!!

Venting Frustration

Can somebody please tell my why our society is so messed up? There are so many things that I could post, but I'm not going to. One thing that is really messed up, in my opinion, is our nation's public school system, especially here in Utah. I started my classes yesterday for the new semester, and one of my teachers currently teaches at East High School. His previous teaching job was at a private school in Salt Lake. He told us during class that every year at the private school, they would receive new books, and then basically throw them out the next year or two because "no one wanted them". He told us that in his new class of 40 students, they only had 10 books for the whole classroom! Is there something wrong with this picture? Education is one of the most important things that we can receive in this life. How are our kids supposed to receive a proper education when there aren't even enough text books for each student to have? In my opinion, our society has their priorities messed up. It seems like we care about entertainment more than our students' education. I love sports and entertainment, but why in the world do we spend billions of dollars on that and hardly anything on schools? I don't care if I don't get paid much being a teacher (because obviously I'm not doing it for the money), but don't make my students suffer and have inadequate materials so they wont be able to learn all they can. I know having every single school receive the same adequate funds is probably not going to happen any time soon. There has been talk by the legislature for years about increasing per pupil spending and increasing teachers' salaries. But when is it actually going to happen? Who knows. Until then, I will do all I can as a teacher to make sure that our students, who are our future, receive the proper education that they deserve. That's my opinion anyway. What do you think?

Fun with Photoshop!

Here are some of the pictures that I have done for my class. The first picture is the original, and the second is the one that I edited with Photoshop. It is a lot of fun!!! I am by no means great, but I have fun!

Cameron Playing in the Pool

Black and White Cameron Playing in the Pool...where's the ball?

Here is my final project. My assignment was to make a tableau. For those who don't know, a tableau in this case is a picture of a scene that tells a story in just one picture. I decided to do the end of a chess game. Check Mate! (I played my sister Megan, and this was the first time she had ever played, and she won! Good job Megan!)

Here is the original:

Here is the final product with edits done in Photoshop.

So anyways. They aren't great because I'm still learning the program. I'm going to be sad when I can't use Photoshop anymore when I graduate...unless I spend a fortune for it. Anywho, tell me what you think! Have a great day!

4 months later...

So it's been a while since I've blogged. I have been busy with work and school and family, that I just didn't think about it. A lot has happened since I blogged last. The kids have grown and developed so much, it kind of makes me sad. I don't want them to get too big too fast. Here is a recent picture of Allie.

She's so adorable! I can't believe how big she is getting.

Here is a picture of Cameron.

He is so hilarious!!!!

Classes are going well. I'm taking 3 right now during the summer. One is an online History class about early western civilizations in the Middle East, Europe, East Asia, and Africa. It's pretty time intensive, but I'm learning a lot. Another one is a teaching course called Data and Assessment Decision Making. It isn't too bad. And I'm taking a digital photography class. That class is so fun. I'm learning how to take good pictures using proper composition styles and techniques. I'm am by no means great, but some of them have turned out alright. I'm learning how to edit them using photoshop. (Luckily it is free to use on campus, because it's like a $600 program.) Here are just some of the pictures I've used for my assignments.

I'll try to keep this updated more frequently rather than every 4 months. I am going to get myself a nice new camera so I can take some cool pictures. I'll post some of the ones that turn out well. Have a nice day!

Nap time on Sunday

So Becca and the kids are taking a nap, so I thought I would do a new post, since I haven't in a long time. I can't believe how fast Allie is growing up. She'll be 2 months old next week. Cameron is a handfull, but I love him soo much! He learned how to climb out of his crib, but suprisingly has done okay with is "new bed" (his crib with the side off). He fell out of it last night though and bumped his head pretty hard. Poor little dude! So we put his matress on the floor and he's doing pretty well. He's been napping for about 2 hours! Anywho...here are some recent pics of us!

Camron with his new haircut!

Allie Jane in her pretty pink dress!

Big Brother!!!

I love our family!!!!

Allie!!!

The past couple of days have been quite an adventure. Running back and forth from school and the hospital, chasing Cameron, trying to study, remembering how to hold a newborn again, and much more. But, I've had the best time. I didn't think it was possible to love someone as much as I love Cameron. Allie is so precious and I lover her just as much as I love Cameron. Becca and I are both much more comfortable with Allie than we were with Cameron. I love Allie so much. I love her dark hair, her dimple on her left cheek, the way she snorts when she gets mad, and just everything about her. I'm so proud of Becca for doing so well. I love you sweeite!!!

Here are some pics from the hospital:Our first family picture

Mommy and Cameron (with his cracker and cheesy smile!!)

Daddy and Allie

Little Allie