KokoMoJo

I miss Koko today. Remember how she would howl to the sound of a siren and then act real embarrassed when we laughed at her? It was like she thought she was a human, but sometimes she couldn't hold back from letting those animalistic instincts out every once in a while. Or even when she would sit outside the sliding door and just let out a moany bark like "Hey, doesn't everyone know I'm outside? It's cold out here!" I can't say that I miss her draggin her rear across the carpet, but I loved that dog!

Comfy Beds Straight from the Kitchen

So one day me and Blake were plotting against Rachel. We wanted her to fall asleep so we could stick her hand in warm water so she would pee the bed. I think I was actually in high school. We were baaaad kids, what can I say. Anyway, we decided we didn't want her to pee all over everything so we would put a bed of paper towels down under her. Honestly, I don't remember how we figured this would ever work, but it seemed like a good idea at the time. We never really did it, but I remember a few days later Mom asked me where all the paper towels were going. I immediately blurted out that me and Block had made a bed of paper towels and that we used every single one we could in the entire house. This was a lie. But mom still thinks it happened. Sometimes we ask her to remember it and she says she does. Hmm....

Learn the Story Behind the Person

I think my most favorite Christmas tradition is our Christmas tree one. I love the power that comes from praying to be able to find someone to serve. I know that in the past we have been a little late in choosing someone to serve, but it always seems to work out at just the right time. The feeling after we not just put up a Christmas tree for someone else, but as we get to know them and emulate the love of Christ, brings possibly some of the most genuine feelings I have ever had and will have...ever. I love meeting new people and learning their stories. I heard this quote once, "You will learn to love anyone, once you've heard their story" and I believe it with all my heart. I try to keep this in mind as I meet new people and especially when I struggle to connect with them. This tradition has taught me so much and I love it. I plan on doing this when I have a family of my own. It is one of my most treasured experiences.

MMMM Cheeks:)

Hey Rach, remember that one time when we were at Gumpma's and Granny Margaret's and I was in the shower? Just so ya'll know, those frosted shower doors become see through when you smoosh your cheeks up against 'em. Ha

2 Words...

Safety Pullout

That is all.

Dotted Lines and Annihilated Cars

So first off, Rachie's a genius. I love it when we have dinner discussions that are all about Rachie and her genius ideas. The other day me and Andy were talking about his first visit to Eagar and how at dinner, where he afterward yammied, we all just bashed on poor little rachie. Two stories dominated all others at the dinner table that night
1) Rach has common sense for sure. One of the jobs we have as a receptionist at the office is taking payments from the patients. After taking a payment, we hand-write a receipt for our records and tear out the white copy for the patient. Well Rach had some trouble one day. Instead of tearing out the white copy which is clearly marked as the one to tear out with visible perforated edges, Rach tries to tear out the yellow copy. And it doesn't occur to her that maybe she should try the white copy even after struggling with it-- ripping it down the middle. Maybe she just thought she was having a bad day, for after completely ripping up the receipt, she simply taped it up and handed it to the patient. And i can't lie and say I jumped in and helped her. I watched her struggle through the entire ordeal, just laughing. Afterward, I just teased her and teased her. She was just like "Ohhhhh, I thought it was harder than usual." Genius rach, genius. And it doesn't even stop there. A couple days later, or maybe it was a week later, she does the exact same thing. How do you not see those perforated edges. Hey, I think this time she might have gotten the scissors out...I pray for her.
2) We all know that Chas at the office is also pretty smart and lucky. One day while working at the office, her car got broken into and some stuff was stolen. Well after school, Rachie strolls in, probably with a number of genius ideas swirling in her head and Lori tells her about Chas' car getting broken into. Rachie starts freaking out and was like "Whoaaa, did it like split right in half?" We were all sorts of confused for a second until we realized it as just another of Rachie's moments. We love you rachie poo!
What a great impression to give to Andy. It was a great dinner that night:)

Mommy BodySLAMMED me!

So I've known Mom is pretty tough for a while now, but it wasn't up until she straight-up body slammed me that I was afraid of her! I don't even know what I said the first time she proceeded to body slam me (yes, as of now, she has done it twice to me). All i know is that one minute i was just fine and the next, I found myself flying through the air laughing hysterically, only to land straight on my back. Stunned....completely stunned. Mom may talk in a sweet innocent voice, but seriously...watch out for mom's body slams. She'll getcha when you least expect it!!