The BIG Hunt!!

So as you all know it has been the deer hunt, and if any of you know me, you know that Troy is the most avid deer hunter around. Both he and Kayla look forward to 5 glorious days of bonding and looking for that "monster buck"They spends 2 days before making sure their guns are ready to go, that they have enough ammo and finding his "hunter orange" if they cannot locate a bright enough orange they must go and buy new!(and may I say it is not easy finding "hunter orange" anywhere in this great town that we live in!!) groceries are another must on the hunting list. Lunchable, jerky, water and trailmix are a must.

This year for the hunt Marquel and I were in Richfield where my volleyball team was playing in a tournament... So we were not around for the first morning adventures. But I do know that they were up and out of the house by 5:00 a.m. and on their way to getting the "big one" The two of them didn't have any success on saturday and came home empty handed on Sunday. They have been following two pretty large bucks for the last couple of years on and Monday morning set out to hopefully bring one of them home. But this year they would come home empty handed and lost the "battle of the buck"

Well, needless to say that while those two were out hunting deer, Marquel and I were out "hunting" department stores, that is. Marquel has been in need of a new winter coat, so while in town we stopped and were able to find this one.. I think it is adorable, and that Marquel and I had a very successful hunt... Now wouldn't you agree?

We also found this adorable shirt! We both fell in love with it, Marquel just had to have it, so I just had to buy it for her...:)

Picture Tag...

So I was looking at Nikki's blog tonight, and saw this; *photo tag.* I thought it looked like fun, and so I gave it a try. Here is how you do it. You go to your 9th folder, then the 22nd picture. This is what I found.

This is a picture of Marquel just after I finished doing her hair and getting her ready for school. It never fails that when I finish getting her ready, and I think she is having a good hair day, that I take a picture of her. This picture is of just that. I got her ready for school, loved her hair and her outfit, and so snapped a shot!! Isn't she adorable?

I tag: Tara, Carrie, Stephanie, Emily, and anyone else that would like to do this. It was a ton of fun!!

Growing up in a small town

Alright, all you small town people!! I went on to Valories blog and saw this... I was laughing my butt off, it is so true. I loved growing up in a small town where there was no stop light, infact you had to go 7 miles north to see one of those and that one didn't come into the county until I had graduated from high school, and I do believe that about 99% of this rings true to all that did grow up in a small town! I wouldn't trade my small town upbringing for anything and I sure do wish I could raise Marquel in a little town just the same!!
Sure hope you get a good laugh!

Those who grew up in small towns will laugh when they read this. Those who didn't will be in disbelief and won't understand how true it is.

1) You can name everyone you graduated with.

2) You know what 4-H means.

3) You went to parties at a pasture, barn, gravel pit, or in the middle of a dirt road. On Monday you could always tell who was at the party because of the scratches on their legs from running through the woods when the party was busted. (See #6.)

4) You used to'drag'Main

5) You whispered the 'F' word and your parents knew within the hour.

6) You scheduled parties around the schedules of different police officers, because you new which ones would bust you and which ones wouldn't.

7) You could never buy cigarettes because all the store clerks knew how old you were (and if you were old enough, they'd tell your parents anyhow..) Besides, where would you get the money?

8) When you did find somebody old enough and brave enough to buy cigarettes, you still had to go out into the country and drive on back roads to smoke them.

9) You knew which section of the ditch you would find the beer your buyer dropped off.

10) It was cool to date somebody from the neighboring town.

11) The whole school went to the same party after graduation.

12) You didn't give directions by street names but rather by references. Turn by Nelson's house, go 2 blocks to Anderson's, and it's four houses left of the track field.

13) The golf course had only 9 holes.

14) You couldn't help but date a friend's ex-boyfriend/girlfriend.

15) Your car stayed filthy because of the dirt roads, and you will never own a dark vehicle for this reason.

16) The town next to you was considered 'trashy' or 'snooty,' but was actually just like your town.

17) You referred to anyone with a house newer then 1955 as the 'rich' people.

18) The people in the 'big city' dressed funny, and then you picked up the trend 2 years later.

19) Anyone you wanted could be found at the local gas station or the dairy bar.

20) You saw at least one friend a week driving a tractor through town or one of your friends driving a grain truck to school occasionally.

21) The gym teacher suggested you haul hay for the summer to get stronger..

22) Directions were given using THE stop light as a reference.

23) When you decided to walk somewhere for exercise, 5 people would pull over and ask if you wanted a ride.

24) Your teachers called you by your older siblings' names.

25) Your teachers remembered when they taught your parents.

26) You could charge at any local store or write checks without any ID.

27) There was no McDonalds.

28) The closest mall was over an hour away.

29) It was normal to see an old man riding through town on a riding lawn mower.

30) You've pee'd in a cornfield.

31) Most people went by a nickname.

32) You laughed your butt off reading this because you know it is true, and you forward it to everyone who may have lived in a small town.

I would not have wanted to have been raised any other way!!!!

Tough times don't last... Tough people do!!

Field Trip

Entering Zion National Park!

Marquel's 3rd grade class got to go on an exciting field trip down to Zion National Park. Marquel was just so excited. First because she was going to get to ride the BUS and there would be NO Homework!! (If that is reason enough to be happy to go :o)) Another exciting reason would be that she would have to have "home lunch" (I never let Marquel take her lunch to school, I think it is because it is just to much work to make sure that it is made and that she remembers it!) Any way her class loaded the bus and 9:00 and were on their way to Zion's. They spent the day hiking, and looking at the different landmarks, she said they had a great time! They boarded the bus to come home, and Marquel said that everything was going well until they got to the 2nd Cedar City exit, where her school bus broke down...

Marquel had asked me if she could take my camera, and I had agreed, as long as she kept it in it's case and took extra good care of it! She wanted to take some pictures and these are the images that she captured!! Great Job Marquel!! I believe she takes after her dad...

Waterfall she saw on the hike

Pond on the hike

Leaving Zion National Park

Tiger Pride

Last tuesday night Marquel brought home a red slip saying that she was going to recieve an award in school the following day, and parents were invited to see the presentation. Since I am finished with school every day at 11:30 a.m. I jumped at the opportunity, and told Marquel I would meet her at the elementary for the assembly.

The assembly started with the pledge, and then the entire elementary sang the "National Anthem." Sure wish I could have recorded it for all of you to hear. After that they presented Marquel and the other 9 students with the Tiger Award for Service! I have been told by many of Marquel's teachers that she is always helping and volunteering to do what ever is needed for any of her classmates.

Marquel, Congrats on earning the Tiger Service Award!!

*SnOw*

Sunday we woke up to a winter wonder land!! After watching the weather, and telling Marquel that there could possibily be snow in the

northern part of the state, Marquel was ready to pack our bags and head north to gain a better chance of being able to play in the snow. So you can imagine the surprise she woke up too.

Enough snow that she could actually make a snow angel... So up and at um, snow boots and coat... We must make a snow angel! Marquel had to find the perfect spot on the lawn, spot found, and only one set of tracks to get to the site! She made her snow angel and then played in the snow for hours, the Mitchell family is so ready for winter! Well, the snow part of it anyway:)

So here is how you make the perfect Marquel Snow Angel.....

And there you have it!! The "Perfect" Marquel Snow Angel!!

Handbag give away---It's FREE

Ok---so there is this cool website that is giving away free designer handbags! To celebrate the October 15, 2008 launch, they are giving away a free handbag every hour for 24 hours on the day of the launch. These handbags are usually priced between $30 and $80! After signing-up you can select the handbag you would like to win and it's so easy to sign-up! There's absolutely no catch - this means no shipping/handling fees or credit card required, so go do it!!Here's a link to their website:


http://www.handbagplanet.com/

6 odd quirks about myself

Ok, I've been tagged. Here it goes....What are 6 odd quirks about myself?

1- I love to mow the lawn--The rows have to be straight, and I alternate my paths every week. One week north to south, next east to west, next diagnal.. I know crazy, but that is how it has to be..
2-My bed has to be made before I can leave the house... On the days that Troy doesn't work during the week, he always forgets to make the bed. I need the sheets to be pulled tight, or I can't get a good nights sleep.
3- My desk at school always has to be in order and the homework baskets have to be graded before I can go home..
4- I hate when people call my cell phone, and if I don't answer it they leave a message. I know, I know, that is what you are suppost to do, but I hate using my minutes to listen to a message when I would rather call them back.
5- I pick out the clothes that I am going to wear to school for the next day the night before. If I don't my day seems to not run as smooth.
6- When doing laundry I wait until all of it is washed and dryed and then I take an hour or two and fold them all at once. I can't fold one load at a time... What if a sock get lost... And it is with the 2nd load that I washed not the first...
Well, now that that is finished I tag... Haylee, Tara, Kim, Stephanie, Nia and Emily

Manti Volleyball Memories

Alright, everyone... I am not sure what to call this, blast from the past!, Templar Volleyball in the 90's!, CEU? I'm not sure.. But one thing for sure is that we can call it a good time!! Tara (Christensen) Mogle played volleyball for me 7 years ago at MHS! Tara and her cute family are living in St. George and they come and see Canyon View play whenever we have a match down there. Well, after our match with Dixie, she waited for me to finish talking with my players and then pulled out these great photos. Her along with a bunch of other amazing girls played volleyball for me. A tradition at Manti High was to travel to CEU over in Price and attend a team camp.. (I do believe it was one of the highlights of the season... ) Well, other than going to state, and the girls always trying to one up the year before with a birthday bash!! *Remember the decorated door--the doors connected us and you blew up balloons to celebrate at midnight-you were suppost to be in bed!! But never fear. You couldn't be out done!!:)* Another trip down memory lane would be when we all traveled to So. Summit and everyone came home with food poison...Well, all the girls sickness went away, but mine stayed.....For another 8 months!
Times with the MHS Volleyball team were some of the greatest times of my life! I will never forget the hard work, their dedication, and their friendship! I always love seeing the girls and catching up on their lives after volleyball!! Volleyball at Manti was amazing... To get to the greatest part of this entry Well, you will need to scroll down and see these pictures!! They are great!! Tara thanks for the memories! I will cherish them always!!

Nina and Traci--Check out Traci's head phones!!

Traci listening to her "Walk Man"

Me and Nina Madsen!!

Traci my sis-in-law showing off her abbs!!

Tara letting me know that she needs more playing time!! Check out Haylee (My assistant--why isn't she helping me? haha)

As you can tell, we always had a good time, the girls worked hard on the court and played hard off!! I will always treasure the friendships that we made!! Thanks MHS Volleyball!