We have no children in CRAD, the Creative Recording Arts Department at Huntington Beach High School, but we so enjoy going to the concerts. The family went this afternoon and was treated to some music that we hadn't heard in years. As a matter of fact, for Scott and I, it brought back fond memories of our high school days. Dragging, dances, stomps and running around with the my girl posse to name a few. Dirt digging, dances, garage band and hanging with the boys were memories for Scott that bubbled to the surface.
These kids are amazingly talented and the technical side of the performance is top notch as well. We know some of the performers and are extremely fortunate that they attend FCCHB and are also involved in our worship, youth and music programs.
Just wanted to give a shout out to all you guys and let you know that a girl always has a soft spot in her heart for a musician who can play, sing and dazzle her with lyrics. I'm just saying . . .
Keep the arts alive! Long live rock 'n' roll! Retrofest 2010 was awesome!
Sunday, February 28, 2010
INVENTIONS
This will not be a pleasant discussion, however, it is time that this topic be addressed and solutions explored. I have contemplated this conundrum for many hours and I challenge you to do the same. Humor me as I lay it out for you.
The powers that be have come upon a grand invention. I am talking about toilet seat covers that are readily available in any number of public toilets. Those thin layers of paper protect our delicate bottoms from various forms of uncleanliness. It is likely that they maintain a barrier against untold disease and bacteria. Not to mention a calmness in knowing that something is between us and the cold ceramic throne.
I believe we can do more to maintain this high standard of excellence. Something to protect our fragile fannies from being splashed by the liquid lurking in the depths of the bowl. We've all been there. Making a #2, dropping the duce, turning the prairie dog loose and of course, making fudge. The residual "splash" is extremely unpleasant and so very hygienically challenged. We need more paper, more protection, more bowl.
Something seemingly simple has escaped the great minds of our generation. I am begging for an innovative concept to make our potties perfect, splash free and oh so dry.
Who is willing to step up and make my dream a reality?
The powers that be have come upon a grand invention. I am talking about toilet seat covers that are readily available in any number of public toilets. Those thin layers of paper protect our delicate bottoms from various forms of uncleanliness. It is likely that they maintain a barrier against untold disease and bacteria. Not to mention a calmness in knowing that something is between us and the cold ceramic throne.
I believe we can do more to maintain this high standard of excellence. Something to protect our fragile fannies from being splashed by the liquid lurking in the depths of the bowl. We've all been there. Making a #2, dropping the duce, turning the prairie dog loose and of course, making fudge. The residual "splash" is extremely unpleasant and so very hygienically challenged. We need more paper, more protection, more bowl.
Something seemingly simple has escaped the great minds of our generation. I am begging for an innovative concept to make our potties perfect, splash free and oh so dry.
Who is willing to step up and make my dream a reality?
Saturday, February 27, 2010
I WONDER WHY?
The following are some "I wonder why?" statements that have graced the Roderick house over the years.
I wonder why my second toe is taller than my big toe?
I wonder why Dad has cracked heels?
I wonder why girls sit on the toilet and boys stand by it?
I wonder why Grandaddy's hair fell off his head and into his nose?
I wonder why Shae's lips shake when she's going to cry?
I wonder why dog's lick their behinds?
I wonder why Mom has a wrinkly face?
I wonder why wind blows?
I wonder why Kelsey likes those sugar gliders?
I wonder why I like to eat?
I wonder why I have to clean my room?
I wonder why I can't draw on the wall?
I wonder why Grammy baths only have a little water?
I wonder why I can make bubbles in the bath tub?
I wonder why pee is yellow and poop is brown?
And the "why's" keep coming . . .
I wonder why my second toe is taller than my big toe?
I wonder why Dad has cracked heels?
I wonder why girls sit on the toilet and boys stand by it?
I wonder why Grandaddy's hair fell off his head and into his nose?
I wonder why Shae's lips shake when she's going to cry?
I wonder why dog's lick their behinds?
I wonder why Mom has a wrinkly face?
I wonder why wind blows?
I wonder why Kelsey likes those sugar gliders?
I wonder why I like to eat?
I wonder why I have to clean my room?
I wonder why I can't draw on the wall?
I wonder why Grammy baths only have a little water?
I wonder why I can make bubbles in the bath tub?
I wonder why pee is yellow and poop is brown?
And the "why's" keep coming . . .
PASTA & POLENTA
The 28 day experiment is coming to an end and we have discovered that we enjoy whole grain pasta and polenta.
I use polenta to make a lasagna type dish. Layers and everything using thinly sliced polenta in place of the noodles. Polenta on the bottom, followed by tomato sauce (all veggie) followed by grilled veggies of your choice, followed by cheese on top. Yummy and healthy.
Whole grain pasta has become a favorite with the whole gang. I cook it up like regular pasta and pile a variety of veggies, that have been roasted in olive oil, on top. Roast veggies on a cookie sheet at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes. I use a little garlic and crushed fresh basil, too. The family eats it up.
Dessert? I wash and cut up strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries and throw them in a bowl and drizzle honey lightly over the top and gently stir. Addison, Shae and Hope can't get enough of this new favorite dessert.
Who knew we'd like eating a little more healthy.
I use polenta to make a lasagna type dish. Layers and everything using thinly sliced polenta in place of the noodles. Polenta on the bottom, followed by tomato sauce (all veggie) followed by grilled veggies of your choice, followed by cheese on top. Yummy and healthy.
Whole grain pasta has become a favorite with the whole gang. I cook it up like regular pasta and pile a variety of veggies, that have been roasted in olive oil, on top. Roast veggies on a cookie sheet at 450 degrees for about 10 minutes. I use a little garlic and crushed fresh basil, too. The family eats it up.
Dessert? I wash and cut up strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries and throw them in a bowl and drizzle honey lightly over the top and gently stir. Addison, Shae and Hope can't get enough of this new favorite dessert.
Who knew we'd like eating a little more healthy.
3:00 IN THE MORNING
I woke up this morning at 3:00 and tip toed down stairs to get a drink of water. As I reached the bottom I glanced outside and discovered that it had snowed. "That's not right" I thought and then I realized we had once again been hit.
When I returned to bed I shared with Scott what I had observed and we discussed going out and cleaning it up . . . not. We returned to slumberland.
I awoke to wind, rain and raised voices. Addison had discovered the scene and was arguing with Hope about who's friends had accomplished the deed. I intervened and said it could be any of their friends. Addison replied "My friends would never do that and if they did they would do a much better job." Okay.
This was said before she discovered her car had also been a victim of the dreaded white paper. Now it was on. Addison told Hope to find out who did it and let her know. She then drove off to work in a big snit.
Hope did find out who the culprits were and she proceeded to inform her sister.
The HBHS girls fresh/soph soccer team that Addison coaches.
When I returned to bed I shared with Scott what I had observed and we discussed going out and cleaning it up . . . not. We returned to slumberland.
I awoke to wind, rain and raised voices. Addison had discovered the scene and was arguing with Hope about who's friends had accomplished the deed. I intervened and said it could be any of their friends. Addison replied "My friends would never do that and if they did they would do a much better job." Okay.
This was said before she discovered her car had also been a victim of the dreaded white paper. Now it was on. Addison told Hope to find out who did it and let her know. She then drove off to work in a big snit.
Hope did find out who the culprits were and she proceeded to inform her sister.
The HBHS girls fresh/soph soccer team that Addison coaches.
Saturday, February 20, 2010
I HATE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS
Have you ever seen people blow their nose and then look at the kleenex to see what came out? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever stepped outside, bare footed, and stepped in dog poop? Yeh, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever watched people sample treats right out of the bulk foods bin? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever watched people dig in their ears with keys and/or bobby pins? Yes . . . I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever grabed fruit out of the refrigerator and discover your hand has been engulfed in mold? Yep, I
hate it when that happens.
Have you ever kept the flowers your loving husband gave you just a little too long and they have turned into slime? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever had a tiny little abrasion in your nose and it hurts like all get out and you can't blow out the scab? Yeh, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever squeezed a pimple and viewed the contents hit the mirror? Umm, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever vomited in the kitchen sink? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever discovered a used condom on the beach? Yep, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever put chewed gum on your dinner plate to save for later? Huh, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever experienced a dog sneezing in your face? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever fallen in the toilet because your husband left the seat up? Yes, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever had to clear out a bath tub because a child has pooped in it? Yeh, I hate it when that happens.
I haven't done any of this stuff :)
Have you ever stepped outside, bare footed, and stepped in dog poop? Yeh, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever watched people sample treats right out of the bulk foods bin? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever watched people dig in their ears with keys and/or bobby pins? Yes . . . I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever grabed fruit out of the refrigerator and discover your hand has been engulfed in mold? Yep, I
hate it when that happens.
Have you ever kept the flowers your loving husband gave you just a little too long and they have turned into slime? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever had a tiny little abrasion in your nose and it hurts like all get out and you can't blow out the scab? Yeh, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever squeezed a pimple and viewed the contents hit the mirror? Umm, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever vomited in the kitchen sink? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever discovered a used condom on the beach? Yep, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever put chewed gum on your dinner plate to save for later? Huh, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever experienced a dog sneezing in your face? I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever fallen in the toilet because your husband left the seat up? Yes, I hate it when that happens.
Have you ever had to clear out a bath tub because a child has pooped in it? Yeh, I hate it when that happens.
I haven't done any of this stuff :)
LIKE A KISS ON THE LIPS
We love February. Once again we anticipate and look forward to introducing the very hot love story explained in the Song of Songs. Yes, that is a book in the Bible and yes it is scriptural to enjoy your marriage with sensual, physical love.
It is always a treat for us on the first night of the five week series. We have 30 couples registered this year and last night was quite a night.
Couples enter the class very tentatively with expressions of fear, embarrassment, bewilderment, excitement. Couples we know, couples we don't. Couples who have been married a few short months and couples who have been married many happy years. Couples with kids and couples without. But everyone one who comes to this class, either dragged or willingly, will find that the God we worship wants us to be pleasured by our spouse in an intimate explosion of physical love.
People are shocked and perhaps disturbed by what we share. It is unbelievable to some that our Bible contains such descriptive language about sex. As the class continues, couples begin to loosen up and discover that the Bible is the best sex manual that was ever written.
So if you are in our class, do your homework. If you are not, you don't know what you're missing.
It is always a treat for us on the first night of the five week series. We have 30 couples registered this year and last night was quite a night.
Couples enter the class very tentatively with expressions of fear, embarrassment, bewilderment, excitement. Couples we know, couples we don't. Couples who have been married a few short months and couples who have been married many happy years. Couples with kids and couples without. But everyone one who comes to this class, either dragged or willingly, will find that the God we worship wants us to be pleasured by our spouse in an intimate explosion of physical love.
People are shocked and perhaps disturbed by what we share. It is unbelievable to some that our Bible contains such descriptive language about sex. As the class continues, couples begin to loosen up and discover that the Bible is the best sex manual that was ever written.
So if you are in our class, do your homework. If you are not, you don't know what you're missing.
JESUS
Hope was in fourth grade and we elected to transfer her to Newland Elementary School. She was a bit anxious about her first day at a new school, but being Hope, it didn't last long and she slipped directly into her new class room and surveyed the situation. She waved good by and smiled her smile and that was it.
When she came home that day I couldn't wait to find out about her adventure. She shared all kinds of exciting tales of new friends, new text books and new teachers.
And then she became quite serious. She looked at me with an expression of reverence and honor and said "Mom, Jesus goes to our school." At first I was not comprehending what she was saying and then the spark of understanding ignited.
Hope had several hispanic kids at her school and "Jesus" was one of their names.
When she came home that day I couldn't wait to find out about her adventure. She shared all kinds of exciting tales of new friends, new text books and new teachers.
And then she became quite serious. She looked at me with an expression of reverence and honor and said "Mom, Jesus goes to our school." At first I was not comprehending what she was saying and then the spark of understanding ignited.
Hope had several hispanic kids at her school and "Jesus" was one of their names.
SPROUTS
Sprouts has become my new favorite grocery store. It has everything a healthy family could want at remarkably reasonable prices. Truly. I was skeptical on my first trip but have been beckoned to the greener side of life.
Several of my favorite new finds are vanilla coconut milk, vegetable chips (bulk), blueberry bars, ancient grain bread, honey almond butter, every kind of salted nut (bulk) and of course all of the yummy fruits and veggies. I love spending time just reading labels and pondering new ideas for meals. WOW, this is so not me about 2 months ago. The 28 day eating plan must be altering my brain cells.
COSTCO has a new rival and it's name is Sprouts.
If you haven't made a trip to Sprouts, just do it.
Several of my favorite new finds are vanilla coconut milk, vegetable chips (bulk), blueberry bars, ancient grain bread, honey almond butter, every kind of salted nut (bulk) and of course all of the yummy fruits and veggies. I love spending time just reading labels and pondering new ideas for meals. WOW, this is so not me about 2 months ago. The 28 day eating plan must be altering my brain cells.
COSTCO has a new rival and it's name is Sprouts.
If you haven't made a trip to Sprouts, just do it.
2010 OLYMPICS
We are a complete Olympics lover family. The fam was so fortunate in 2002 to be able to attend the festivities in Salt Lake City. The atmosphere is like no other athletic event. It is patriotic on so many levels that it is hard to capture the emotions that it evokes. Leave it to say that it is jaw dropping marvelous.
2002 brought with it a fashion icon. The coveted tam worn by the Olympians at the Opening Ceremonies. Those little navy blue head coverings, brought to the games by Roots were, indeed hard to find. But the Roderick's are born to find the most elusive fashion gear imaginable and we, in the true spirit of the games, would not be beat.
We went directly to the Roots Store in Park City and began our search. We waited in line for 2 hours and were able to purchase 2 tams each at $20.00 a pop. What a proud moment in Roderick history. USA, USA, USA.
2010 will prove to be a little more challenging as we are not able to travel to VanCouver. So we have sent our personal envoy to represent our clan. Kelsey is there this weekend and she is cheering our USA team on to victory. Her side bar assignment is to once again score the adorable head piece that our athletes are sporting. Ralph Lauren designed the knitted beanie and I want one so that I may copy the pattern. Go Kelsey and the USA!
Good luck honey, I just checked ebay and the beanies are selling for about $400.00 each.
2002 brought with it a fashion icon. The coveted tam worn by the Olympians at the Opening Ceremonies. Those little navy blue head coverings, brought to the games by Roots were, indeed hard to find. But the Roderick's are born to find the most elusive fashion gear imaginable and we, in the true spirit of the games, would not be beat.
We went directly to the Roots Store in Park City and began our search. We waited in line for 2 hours and were able to purchase 2 tams each at $20.00 a pop. What a proud moment in Roderick history. USA, USA, USA.
2010 will prove to be a little more challenging as we are not able to travel to VanCouver. So we have sent our personal envoy to represent our clan. Kelsey is there this weekend and she is cheering our USA team on to victory. Her side bar assignment is to once again score the adorable head piece that our athletes are sporting. Ralph Lauren designed the knitted beanie and I want one so that I may copy the pattern. Go Kelsey and the USA!
Good luck honey, I just checked ebay and the beanies are selling for about $400.00 each.
Monday, February 8, 2010
JUST SO YOU KNOW
The 28 day plan has been a challenge and a benefit. We are all eating much more healthful and we are eating at home almost exclusively which is proving to be beneficial to our spending plan.
Addison has found it a little more difficult because of her limited diet, but she is trying. Shae has found it easy since she was already a vegetarian. Hope has found it hard, but is enjoying the results. She has lost several pounds and is running track. Scott and I are loving the new recipes. In fact, Scott is cooking more than me and he is very good at it.
All in all, as the experiment nears it's end we have to admit it has been a wild and wonderful ride and we will continue to try to maintain the healthy habits we have implemented.
Addison has found it a little more difficult because of her limited diet, but she is trying. Shae has found it easy since she was already a vegetarian. Hope has found it hard, but is enjoying the results. She has lost several pounds and is running track. Scott and I are loving the new recipes. In fact, Scott is cooking more than me and he is very good at it.
All in all, as the experiment nears it's end we have to admit it has been a wild and wonderful ride and we will continue to try to maintain the healthy habits we have implemented.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
WIND
I love to go to bed early and read, every night, since we've been married. Scott seems to forget this and in a very sarcastic way, shows me his annoyance with my activity.
He comes to bed, sighs, and puts on this red eye mask so he can sleep. He claims he can not sleep while I read because of the light. Right.
Scott also has a hearing thing. He is always asking me to repeat what people say . . . movies, seminars, dinners. I get tired of it and I suggest he get those ears checked out.
Last night when he came to bed the wind was howling outside and the rain was gently falling. He gets in bed and performs his ritual. I ask in a serious tone "Can you hear that wind? It must be coming down out there." He looks at me with one side of the eye mask pulled up and says "What wind?" He can't sleep with the light on but noise doesn't bother him. It didn't make sense to me.
He replaced his mask and turned over as I purposely mumbled. He rips off his mask and says "I can understand you. You are trying to punk me." I was and he didn't bite.
No more guilt for me. You can hear and you can sleep with the light on dear.
He comes to bed, sighs, and puts on this red eye mask so he can sleep. He claims he can not sleep while I read because of the light. Right.
Scott also has a hearing thing. He is always asking me to repeat what people say . . . movies, seminars, dinners. I get tired of it and I suggest he get those ears checked out.
Last night when he came to bed the wind was howling outside and the rain was gently falling. He gets in bed and performs his ritual. I ask in a serious tone "Can you hear that wind? It must be coming down out there." He looks at me with one side of the eye mask pulled up and says "What wind?" He can't sleep with the light on but noise doesn't bother him. It didn't make sense to me.
He replaced his mask and turned over as I purposely mumbled. He rips off his mask and says "I can understand you. You are trying to punk me." I was and he didn't bite.
No more guilt for me. You can hear and you can sleep with the light on dear.
GROWL
Dakota and I are watching TV on the couch and she starts this low growl, doesn't even lift her head. I calmly tell her to be quiet and she complies for a few seconds and then starts growling again. I listen and look and can't discovered anything that should be encouraging this behavior. I continue watching TV and once again she starts. I finally understand what is annoying her.
Under the lounge chair on the living room floor is the bane of her existence. It is her small stuffed bunny.
She hates that thing.
Under the lounge chair on the living room floor is the bane of her existence. It is her small stuffed bunny.
She hates that thing.
SEVEN
The first seven days of our new lifestyle in eating has been interesting. I shopped at "Sprouts" last week for the first time ever and I loved it. I need not shop anywhere else during these next 21 days. They have all the we need.
This next seven days we try to eliminate dairy, poultry and eggs. This is going to be tricky because we are all milk drinkers and cheese consumers.
Scott has been researching all the recipes and has come up with some keepers. One item we have discovered is almond butter and apples. We have been seizing those treats by the scores. Everyone loves them.
There were only 2 Roderick's who broke the eating rules last week. Can you guess who?
This next seven days we try to eliminate dairy, poultry and eggs. This is going to be tricky because we are all milk drinkers and cheese consumers.
Scott has been researching all the recipes and has come up with some keepers. One item we have discovered is almond butter and apples. We have been seizing those treats by the scores. Everyone loves them.
There were only 2 Roderick's who broke the eating rules last week. Can you guess who?
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