I love my job!

So on Tuesday I had to spend my day at KCC, Kellogg Community College. For my job we go there and set up a table, somewhat for advertising somewhat for recruiting employees. Melissa from the Oakland site was kind enough to join me for the day so I wouldn't have to be alone.

The Bruin bear (I have no idea what his mascot name is) came around and posed for pictures. Once again proof that I am working so hard.
Much to Melissa and I's delight we were seated right next to the planned parenthood booth. Oh the things people will tell perfect strangers. They were handing out free condoms and something called a dental dam. Since I don't want to be offensive a dental dam is for protection during oral sex....I know hmmmmm?

Here is a list of some of the things we heard while sitting quietly in our chairs.
TO BE CONTINUED......THE CEILING JUST STARTED LEAKING EVERYWHERE!!!
Ok back to the post. Here is my list
1. "Are these made out of shark oil?" (referring to condoms, beggers can't be choosers)
2. Man "These are flavored condoms." Student "Alright! The edible ones!"
3. Man referring to condoms "The color isn't really for anything, its just an eye grabber"
4. student taking a handful of condoms "wow they only gave us one at Bronco Bash"
5. Cute blond picks up a dental dam and a crazy looking woman says "Don't take that, those are for lesbians" to which the blond drops it like its on fire.
6. student asking about a dental dam "OHHHH I thought it was for dental work" man says "nope it lays over your vulva"
7. Someone at the booth on the other side of us says to a girl "are you a baseball player" to which the girl responds "yes I am" and they said back to her "I thought so, you look like one" WHAT DOES THAT MEAN???
You can not imagine all the people that walked up to this booth not having any idea what was being handed out, and then watching most of their faces as they tried to sneak away without being obvious. Although there were a handful of people, mostly boys, that took one of each sample and more if they could.
Then theres this girl. Please don't intrepred this, I am not making fun of her. That being said, she was there ALL DAY, just hanging out. The event was from 11-3 and most people walked through one time, went to class and then went home.

Not this girl. Melissa and I think she lived nearby and was just hanging out for the day.

She did acquire many samples. and thought about face painting....

but mostly she just stood around and watched people.

Were we on tv? Hmmmm

This dude reminded me of the old guy from "UP" He was with the chess club.

and this guy was just plain creepy...that being said he was signing up at the planned parenthood booth to be a mentor, yes for children. SCARY....probably for Urbandale schools. lol April

So Sad

A picture from what I think is the best scene in the movie, other than the end of course.

How sad, gone at 57. Too young to die.

Some of my favorite Patrick Swayze movies:
1. Dirty Dancing of course!
2. The North and South series
3. Ghost
4. The Outsiders
5. Point Break
6. Road House
7. Red Dawn (this ones for Jeremy, not one of my favorites)

Did you know his first professional appearance was for Disney on Parade?

RIP Johnny Castle

aka Patrick Swayze

Disney

I love to get the mail. I love getting magazines, catalogs, flyers, and anything else that comes. I hate paying the bills but I don't mind when they come. I'm sad when it is a day that there isn't any mail to get. I think that they should have to deliver 7 days a week.

So today I was extra excited when I went to the mailbox and found this.....

Our Disney itinerary and goodies for our trip.

A friend of Sarah's is going to Disney also but they are leaving this weekend so we won't be there at the same time. She facebooked about packing and how much she hates it. I love it, love packing for Disney. I've had my list made for at least 3 weeks of what we are taking. If I could pack our bags today and have them ready at the door I would.

I'm busy right now looking for some Minnie Mouse ears for Sarah. I have a pair but the bow is pink and her costume is red. Her Nana is making it so hopefully she will like it. So if your out anywhere and find a pair let me know. I have already looked at Target, the Halloween store (yes I did go in there, long story, maybe another blog), Walmart, the party store in kzoo next to target, and a few places online. Jacob is dressing as a pirate but very minimally...only the hat and a patch over his eye. He's apparently getting too old to dress up for Halloween at Disney. I think the fact that its still Sept when we go throws him off also.

Our new luggage tags, hmmm what to do with the old ones, a scrap page maybe! Also another magnet for the fridge, maybe I'll take this one to work. I know how Mesha loves to look at my Disney photos.

I was thinking that I probably shouldnt post all of this info about when we will be gone since maybe someone other than the fab 5 might be reading this. BUT I remembered that we have someone staying at the house with her big bad boyfriend so that they can take care of the dog. So you see it won't really be like we're gone. Don't you worry I'll send lots of text and picture mail to let you know what we're up to. Only 14 days till we leave and 15 till we're in Disney!!

Just a Kid

Jacob and Sarah first day of school last year

Jacob and Sarah first day of school this year!

They are both growing up so fast. Sometimes I feel like it was just yesterday that they were babies. I'm happy with the age that they are now. I really like them right now...I know that sounds strange but I mean I actually like them as a person, not just my child. I think they are both pretty neat. I love that Jacob is so kind hearted, sentimental, sensitive, smart, detail oriented, stubborn, and so freakin cute still. I love that Sarah loves to sing and dance, smile, pretend to be shy, be helpful, loves school, likes to make new friends but is still afraid to knock on the neighbors door by herself, and again so freaking cute still. I love how they both worry about others, not in an obsessive way but they really care. A perfect example of this is my friend Cortnie...now I'm not just writing this cause I know she'll read it but I think its a perfect example. Cortnie spent alot of time with us this past weekend. At one point Sarah asked "why is Ms. Cortnie here again" not to be mean just cause at 6 she wanted to know why Ms. Cortnie was here again lol. So I said to Sarah "Ms. Cortnie's kids are with their dad and its a holiday weekend and noone wants to sit home alone so mommy and daddy have asked her to spend time with us." Sarah seemed happy with this answer so she went about her business. Today after school we were talking about her first day and Sarah asked when Ms. Cortnie was coming over. I told her not today but maybe another day to which Sarah immediately looked distraught and I asked her what was wrong. She said "Are Zach and Lauren home with her?" and when I told her yes she said "ok good, cause we don't want her to be lonely"

Isn't that so sweet!!

So Cortnie I'm afraid your stuck with us, at least until Mr. Wonderful comes along....then he'll have to come over too.

Fans and bands could be getting so used to end-of-tour pranks that they might be disappointed if they don't happen, but it's still a surprise when it does, as it did to Lady Antebellum in Raleigh, N.C.
In Lady A's Webisode to fans, Hillary Scott said the band was "shocked" when Kenny Chesney's road crew came out on stage in zombie costumes during Lady A's set and started dancing to Michael Jackson's "Thriller."
Scott said she and Lady A "definitely felt the love and how much effort they put into the prank."

more kenny

Found this article and I know its past my week of Kenny but I was wonderin if maybe I could do a once a week Kenny????? That way you would know its coming and you could just skip over it if you wanted to.....Anyways he mentioned Detroit so I had to post it. I heart Kenny!


Billboard: What's your takeaway from this summer?
Chesney: This year I felt, in a way, more appreciative than ever. The other night in Detroit, right before I walked off stage, I told the fans, "I want you to know that I know what it took for you guys to come here tonight, and I appreciate it." I have an appreciation for what the fans have gone through this year to see us play. That's something I've thought about a lot on tour this year. I know it didn't have to be this good, and it was.
The way the world is right now, you should wake up every day and thank God that anybody cares about your music. There's so many things that get in people's head. Parts of the business have suffered, but the one thing I think people can't live without is experiencing the music you love live. That's what I love about live music, being a part of a shared moment for a couple of hours. It's like church service. It's like a revival. The other night in Detroit was like a revival. Unbelievable. All of a sudden they had something to cheer about, and I felt it. You can't replace that.