Benefit Concert

Also a benefit is going on through silent auction. Here is a link to my brother's picture http://welovethenielsons.blogspot.com/2008/10/richard-webb-temples.html. It all goes for a good cause.

Dino museum and other fun stuff!

Since it is fall break this week and we weren't going to Disneyland (sob sob, can anyone tell I'm still bitter?) I took today and tomorrow off to spend time with the kids. We were able to go to one of our favorite places the dinosaur museum. Not sure the real name because they just changed it. The kids always get a kick out of going. You get to see cool dinosaur bones and usually there are traveling exhibits. We sometimes wished that we lived closer to it again.

They also had a PSI exhibit this time around which stood for poop scene investigation. The kids got a total kick out of that. We felt bad that Matt didn't make it this time because I know he would've loved this. Kristina was happy to fill in as our other photographer!

The kids also got to pan for gold. It was such a nice day today so I didn't mind it too much. Sometimes it is so stinking hot I don't have the patience to sit there with them!


They also got to be in the movies! At the museum there is a little section for the movies that have been filmed in AZ. They have a blue screen in a little booth that you can try and get into the action from the movie!

After the museum we decided to head to the temple. It has been awhile since we have last been there. In fact it was probably since last Christmas. Isn't that just terrible?! It was so nice and pretty and helped the kids calm down after so much fun.

We then headed off to my work to make copies. The kids love to go there to visit just not to have their teeth cleaned. They think it is cool to sit at my desk and socialize with my coworkers. Can't say that I blame them there because the are just plain great to be around! After that we headed to McDonalds on the way home and met up with Cassie, Ranan, and Jada. It was good to see them. I didn't get a picture of Jada because she was too busy playing. Did manage to get a nice pic of Cassie and Ranan. Thanks for joining us. What a fun day we had:)

Tagged 7 Random Things about me!

Thanks so much Kathleen!!

1: I tear up or cry when I go on Small World at Disney or see the Electric Light Parade at Disney. Don't worry tears of joy! I am such a dork:)

2: I can almost tell you what tv show is playing on most the major networks of any given night. There goes my dorkness again:)

3: I have worked at the dental office off and on for 13 years.

4: I have 7 brothers and 6 sisters.

5: I hate, hate, hate when people do not return their grocery carts to the cart corral or in front of the store.

6: It freaks me out to go to bed without watching shows that I have taped that evening. I am such a loser!!

7: I always have to count my stairs when I go up or down. Wow never realized how strange I really am:) ha ha

Since it is late and my brain is not working I tag whoever wants to do this!

Four

I thought this would be fun. Anyone else who wants to do it go for it!!!

Four, Four, Four, Four...

Four places that I go over and over: Kids school, Church, work, Walmart

Four people who e-mail me regularly: Aunt Tricia, Lesa, Aunt Diane, Annette

Four of my favorite places to eat: Serrano's, In and Out, Sonic, NYPD Pizza

Four places I would rather be right now: Disneyland, Disneyworld, Hawaii, San Diego

Four TV shows I watch over and over: The Office, The Amazing Race, Heroes, Lost...who am I kidding, I can't just choose 4 I have way too many!!!

Sick Kids

This week has been crazy in the sickness department at the Bucko household. It started after church on Sunday. The kids had their Primary Program which Sam and Riley did great in. They were so excited to do their parts. When we got home Sam told me he thought he had a headache.

Sam - Mom I think I have a headache.

Me - Why do you say that buddy?

Sam - My head hurts here, here, and here (pointing all over his head) but not on the outside only on the inside.

Poor kid. He didn't sleep well all night and woke up with a fever. Before I left for work his throat was looking pretty nasty. Thinking he had Strep Throat I made an appt. for the next day. He had a fever off and on all day. The next day he woke up still not feeling to good. As we were just about to go down stairs he grabs his mouth and I hear his tummy rumble. He proceeded to barf. YUCKY!! This is like his second time doing that. He told me that he didn't quite like throwing up. Later when it was time to wake dad though he was excited to tell him all about it and how it was his favorite color, yellow!! (I know gross but I couldn't resist!) After a doctor visit he did not have Strep. Thank heavens! We were told to keep him home one more day but I really think he could have made it to school on Wed. Oh well.

Today Kristina woke up with a fever and headache. Aaarrrgghhh!!!! She was still feeling pretty crummy come bed time so I think she will be missing one more school day. Then Riley decided to go to bed early which is so unlike her. I am keeping my fingers crossed that she is just tired and not getting sick. Poor kids! JUST PLEASE DON'T BREATH ON ME OR DAD!!!!

UPDATE: Well I think Riley is coming down with all this sickness junk. It is a Friday night and she wanted to go to bed around 8. That is unheard of in this house!! She was very quite and tired since coming home from school. Darn it, I was hoping it wouldn't get her. Once again, JUST DON'T GIVE IT TO ME OR DAD!!!!

YW Standards Night

This past Tuesday I was able to join Kristina for YW for their Standards night. I wasn't feeling to up to going but I am so glad I did. Kristina is blessed to have such wonderful leaders who care for the girls and keep their best interest at heart. I feel that is why she loves YW so very much. I am so thankful for that because when I was her age I was not quite a fan and could be quite a stinker about it. The night was stressing Temple marriage and the choices they make today and how it effects what happens in the future. The spirit was strong and I was so glad to be able to share it with my sweet Kristina. She is such a great young lady and has such a strong testimony of the gospel for her age. She makes me so proud. I know she has her moments (oh boy does she have her moody moments:)) but she is very good girl whom I love so very much. Thank you leaders for all the work you do. I am so glad my daughter has you in her life!

Temple Print Sale

Hi everyone! I just wanted to let you know that my awesome big brother is selling his Temple prints this Saturday, the 20th, at his home. Click on the link that I have on my blog, Richard Webb Temples, and the details will be there. He has prints in Deseret Books and if I do say so they are amazing! Just check it out!

Like father like son

The first picture is of Matt many years ago in our NY apt. He had fallen asleep on the couch and I woke him to go to bed. I left the room for a few moments and came back and this is as far as he got. Flash forward many years to the next picture of Sam. The other day he fell asleep on the floor. I woke him up to take him upstairs and went to retrieve some of his toys to return to the playroom. This is as far as Sam got. Those two are like two peas in a pod when it comes to sleeping:)

My work family

I have been blessed to work at such a great office! If you had to work you totally couldn't find a much better place to be. I thought I would share some of our pictures with you. Today we went to lunch just for fun (thanks for the idea Marisa. We missed you, Julie, and Lisa.) and then some of ladies went for pedicures after. If any of you know me you know that I do not like to be touched much. This was my first pedicure and it was very hard for me to relax because I really HATE to have my feet touched. I would probably have another one but after some time had passed. Who would've thought I could be such a big baby?!

This is us on Hawaiian day. We celebrate in June on the half way mark between Christmas. I borrowed Lisa's copies cuz I forgot my camera. Thanks Lisa:)

Lisa and her friend Melissa were lucky enough to join me and my friend Jeni and sister-in-law Brittney to get our copy of Breaking Dawn . We were so excited because the radio station said that Stephanie Meyers was going to be there and they LIED!!!! That is why we are so very sad. Thanks for partying with the old women Lisa and Melissa:) I love my office and all the wonderful people there!

Saturdays at the Buckos

Sam creating lego cities and so forth. He totally loves his legos!

Riley finding all the stuff animals you could possible imagine to play with. Here are just a few.

Kristina with her mad skills at Mario Kart Wii. That kid can kick some bootie:)