I've Been Tagged!

Tag - you're it!
Rules- Each player lists 7 habits/facts about them, then when they are done they tag 6 of their friends.

1. I grew up surrounded by sports-crazy brothers, so I've always loved playing and watching sports. In fact I started dating Kirk at BYU because he could get me front row tickets at all BYU basketball and football games (well, there was more to it than that!). The neighborhood kids in Kearns called me "Too Tall Joan" when I would play football with them on the front lawn. There was a popular player then called "Too Tall Jones"

2. I love to hike, especially in my gorgeous southern Utah surroundings. Mike is my best hiking buddy, he's always willing . . . wish he lived closer.

3. I live with 3 snakes (Pauline will you still come to visit me?)

4. I love music—playing, singing, dancing and listening to a variety of good stuff. I loved teaching songs to my kids when they were little (Shellie first sang a solo in church when she was barely 2). I used to sell children's music, and I made my kids come with me to perform.

5. I'm very interested in people. I love to get to know them. Shellie, Bri and Christan say that if you give me 30 seconds with a stranger in an elevator, I would know their entire life story! (Not true - its the one place I'm not chatty!) Although I love to talk to someone in person, I really hate talking on the phone.

6. Our Honeymoon was primarily a fishing trip. I was sick and FREEZING at the Wild Rose lodge at Henry's Lake (how did I let you talk me into that Kirk?).

7. I never used to swear — maybe 10 times in my whole life — until I met my friend Susan Taysom a few years ago. Actually, I still never swear - I just quote Susan now and then.

O.K. I tag Christan, Bri, Susan, Kenny, Mike and George.

HAPPY 6TH BIRTHDAY TRENT!

I can't believe my grandson Trent is 6 years old now! There's something special about your first grandchild! I remember the first time I held him, he was so tiny. And those beautiful blue eyes — he's gonna make the girls crazy when he's a teenager (probably already does). Trent loves to play outside, catch all kinds of critters and hold all kinds of critters—like this snake! He also loves to fish, either with a pole, or with a net. He is really quick—when he and I had a frog catching expedition at the cabin, I couldn't believe how he could grab those frogs mid-jump! Love you so much Trent!

The Girls Are Back in Town!

Grandma and Grandpa Barrett came into town with my sister Nancy and her family last weekend. We had a great time crashing in on everyone at Nancy & Bryan's condo. Then when the guys went to Priesthood meeting, the girls partied and played games (Apples to Apples gets pretty hilarious when you're playing with kids!). Here's a photo of Shellie, Abby, Great Grandma and cousin Jamie.

Signs You're In a Bad Hospital

*All the diplomas on the wall are signed by Sally Struthers.

*You recognize your doctor as kid who was mopping the lobby when you checked in.

*In the operating room, you see a surgeon holding a sign that says, "WILL DO SURGERY FOR FOOD!"

*Every couple of minutes, you hear a bugle playing Taps.

*You and your roommate have to take turns on the I.V.

*Through fog of anesthesia, you hear the surgeon shouting, "Bring the darn Scotch tape! And plenty of it!"

*Instead of "patient," they use the term "plaintiff."

Its a Heck of a Way to Lose Weight!

Kirk has lost about 13 pounds in the last 10 days. I don't think I want to adopt his method though. He spent four days at Dixie Regional Medical Center and had a foot of his colon removed. Ouch! That, combined with his diet of no food (not even water) for two days, and then only liquid for the next two, really did the trick! His surgery was done laproscopically (spelling?), so he is recovering faster than expected. He's been home for a couple of days now, and is getting stronger every day. He is a little bored but is trying to be a good boy and follow the doctor's orders. He's on his way to a full recovery. Love you Kirk!