FFF - Forced Family Fun!

Labor day fun at the Gibbons home, had to be a little forced, Seeing as Alissa was not feeling well, Jocey had Drill practice and was grounded from friends, Zoey just wanted to hang with her special friend, The boys wanted to play with friends - However almost everyone was out of town, We had a little "FFF" Forced Family Fun! A Gibbons Guy tradition is to go golfing at WillowCreek Country Club on Labor day morning before the Pro-Am begins, and then the families meet up at the pool for swimming and lunch, So that what we did. The Kids were bummed cause all weekend it was 90 degrees and today the high was supposed to be 71 degrees. Never the less we went, it was warm, we had great food, and a little forced family fun in the sun! When we got home, Hunter has been dieing to roast his Ginormous Marshmellows, So out comes the fire pit, Mom gets a bonfire going and the Roasting begins along with the silliness we call FHE! Enjoy!

The Answer!

So this is what Zoey decided to do!
She had a friend pick her special friend up and take him to the overpass where the answer was posted and on the overpass Zoey and another friend were waiting with a picnic of cheese and crackers and Chocolate! Cheesy (literally) but fun! The fun only got better when a cop thought they were throwing things down onto cars from the overpass and made them leave, Zoey was freaked out - to say the least!

The First Official Dance Date Request? "Zoey"

11:30pm at night, Chris asleep with ear plugs, I am just laying down and the pounding begins. Mind you I was warned this was going to happen, but have I told you teenagers do not know the meaning of the word Quiet, or Sleeping..." So Alissa and I went out to see the handiwork of the males who were helping ask Zoey to Homecoming! This is their handi-work - and the ironic thing of it all, the Boy who asked Zoey has the same name as someone in the vicinity who is running for the School Board, so His name appears all over the back of the signs. Illegal , yet creative & Funny, so no one tell!!!!
Zoey, even though she was sleep walking, was very excited to finally be asked, by who shall not be named... (By the way enjoy Alissa's coughing on video)
Now we have to figure out a way to answer him, I hate this part!

You know you have too much on your plate when.....

When you are not remembering the important things in life, you have too much going on....

( The sad thing about this list, is I didn't even mention everything)

Sunday: Dad Row in town, Stake Conference, Missionary Farewell, Dinner with Family, Goodbye to neighbors leaving for college, Meetings all day!

Monday: School starts, back to work, new dress code, Dad Row in town, Football, Dance Camp , SBO meetings

Tuesday: Work, School, Hair cuts, boys, Football, Dad Row leaves, Dance Camp, SBO Officers Video Shoot, Drill tryouts - Jocey makes Silverline Drill Team

Wednesday: Drill 6:00 am, Work, school, Dance Camp, look for Drill picture outfit, Football, Team Mom Meeting, Young Mens & Young Womens Combined Parking Lot Olympics at my school, Presidency Board Meeting at 8:45, 10:30pm home and working on Football Parent info until 1:00 am

Thursday: 6:00 am Drill, work, school, Dance Camp, SBO, Change school schedules for Jocelyn, Drill Pictures in Murray until 10:30 pm, Early Football, Football Weigh ins (Stone Z'd down this year), Football Parent Meeting, Teenagers at the house when we get home, Teen Movie at the house.

Friday: 6:00 am Drill and Drill Parent Meeting, Work, School, Jocelyn Sports physical (3 shots - she cried, Chris Laughed) Early Football, Drill Performance at Half Time at RHS Football Game, Football Game, Alissa & Zoey must be at game as SBO officers, Alissa Night time golf Tournament, Zoey Dance Company Sleepover Social, Grocery Shop, Boys Fighting like a pack of Wolves... Teenagers do an all nighter Harry Potter Movie Marathon.

So as you can see we keep a crazy life - This is where I am going with this:

Saturday, August 21, 2010: Chris decides to let me sleep in and take Stone to 8:00 am football - Chris is outside working on the yard, I check my emails, do some football team mom paperwork, get dressed, go get donuts and handouts for the team, Go to football, come home and get the call.....

"We missed you this morning, what are you doing?" (Mom Gibbons Called)

Missed me where? (my reply)

"Oh, Taylor's Baptism and luncheon" (Mom Gibbons)

"Oh My Gosh, I totally spaced it!!!! I can't believe we forgot all about it, I am mortified (to say the least)! "

What A Great Aunt I have turned out to be - mind you Alissa and I looked at the Invite not only 4 days ago and did not look at my calendar for the last 4 days. So I have just been given the Title of "Suckie Aunt"! So as you can tell, we were the only family not to show up on Taylor's big day and Chris was the only uncle not in attendance to the confirmation circle of his Bishop brothers youngest daughter. So we are now the Outcasts of the Family - and will be the unreliable ones from now on, Boy you know you have too much on your plate when...... I am sorry Taylor, Lisa & Brett - I don't know how you will forgive us for this one?

"Jocey Bossy" is Finally 15!

Really my Preemie is 15? I am in a little shock, probably cause she is exactly like her mom, oh yeah, be afraid, be very afraid! Needless to say if you look at picture of all my children, Jocelyn definitely looks like her Mom, but in attitude, she is the same also.... She is stubborn, yet giving, Confident, yet insecure, A friend to all, but not at all times, loves children, loves drama, loves hanging out with friends (especially ones of the opposite sex) a fighter to the end, An amazing Dancer, singer, actress & leader, and truly one of a kind!
So here is 15 Fun Facts about Jocelyn

1. Born Aug 6th - 6 weeks early - on her Grandpa Row's B-day
2. Had Gag Reflux for 10 1/2 months - looked like a starving bird for 3 months
3. My only child to have a broken bone - Jumping rope mind you????Yeah I know How???
4. Stubborn as all get out - Just like her MOM
5. My only Brunette - Yeah ME!!!!
6. Had Chicken Pox at 2 1/2 and you could not find a clear spot on her.
7. Has Danced since she was 6 years old (with 1 year hiatus)
8. Played Softball for 2 years (8 & 9) and won a championship for her age group
9. Hates SODA - What who's child is this?
   
10. Loves to Flip and Tumble in Rain and Thunder Storms (taught herself an Aeriel, back tuck & flips)
    
11. Has amazing Relationship with her cousins!
    
12. Loves Lake Powell, the Beach, & Herriman Lake(just like her mom)
    
13. She thinks "Justin Bieber" and Taylor Lautner are the end all be all! (Dad teases her that JB is probably Gay - sorry about the racial slur)
    
14. Dunford, Chocolate Donuts are her favorite! (Just like her dad)
    
15. Favorite Color: Yellow, Favorite Food - Steak and Mashed Potatoes, Favorite Character is Tinkerbell, Loves to watch the Ghost Whisperer, icarly, Jonas, So you think you can Dance, Biggest Loser, American Idol, Benchwarmers, Harry Potter, Twilight saga movies, Scary movies with friends (especially boys)...
    
    

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Life is Fragile - Never take it for granted!

We all have our share of trials and sometimes, I know we think that we are the only ones out there having a hard time, Well let me tell you something, I have to continually remind myself that the people we associate with and the bonds that keep us close are those that will help through the hard times. This year has been a big challenge in our home and we have had our fair share of biggies, however tonight, after receiving a difficult call from a close neighbor and friend, I know that our savior is looking out for each of us!
After just hitting the 40 year old mark, I have reflected on where I wanted to be in my life at this point. On many occasions I feel very blessed with the my amazing husband, my crazy children, my awesome friends, and my crazy life! Then there are the days when you think, why me, and why do we have to face the trials that come our way, and then I sit back and remember that the Lord would never give me a trial that I could not overcome, because he suffered for everyone one of our trials and sins. I know the Lord watches over each and every one of us and sends us signs and messengers along the way.
My close neighbor and friend, with whom I can tease and mess with, had a massive heart attack tonight and when his wife called to let me know what had happened, I felt a sickening feeling and yet a peaceful feeling that he would be OK! Just a few days ago, while taking our kids to Herriman Lake, me and this neighbor sat and laughed and talked about this very subject of heart attacks and how he was worried that his family was prone to these and that he was not ready to leave his family and not ready for that to happen to him. I believe that this attitude is what will pull him through this tough road. Tim, you are crazy, funny, an awesome dad, and a good friend - I am praying for you and your speedy recovery!

Pinoeer Day Tournament, "We are the Champions!"

Stone has been playing super league baseball for 3 1/2 years with 2 different teams and he loves it! After coming home from Cooperstown, this month, he has been slightly bored.... This last weekend a school friend of his asked if he could fill in on another Super League baseball team for the weekend, and play in a holiday tournament - Needless to say the team was basically 1/2 original players of the South Valley Bulldogs and a few pick-ups from other teams to fill the roster. The tournament was in South Jordan, only 5 miles away, and you won't believe it but his sisters even came to watch and support him. Well with this modge-podge team they were able to make it to the Championship game and Win 17-7 in the 5th inning and after 2 1/2 hours of play and at 10:00 pm on the 24th of July!

Stone has finally won a championship!
I am not sure who was more excited his mother, his crazy sisters, or him, but we are very proud of the team for coming together and only playing together as a team for 1 week - They looked like they had been together for years - IT WAS AWESOME! Good Job "Gibby" You have a 1st place trophy, finally, under your belt!