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Tuesday, March 1, 2011

FHE

We decided to let Lisa conduct FHE a couple of weeks ago and we let Eric conduct the week after that. It was funny to watch how they react to different situations.

Lisa

Lisa spent all day making a program. Then, by hand, she copied the program so everyone had their own copy with their own name on it. It was placed in the assigned seat Lisa wanted us to sit in. Lisa conducted, had Eric lead the music, Mom said the prayer, and then Lisa gave a lesson on politeness. The lesson was fine. It had a little participation by Mom and Dad to keep it going in the right direction. Then she had us play a game she made up, and we had treats. It was fun to watch her plan all of this.

Eric

It was Eric’s turn the next week. Lisa made a podium (made out of empty diaper boxes) to stand behind and rest papers on for the lesson. So Eric stands behind the podium, welcomes us, and tells us if we are sitting in the right place. Then he picks the song and leads the song. At this time, Lisa kind of gets an idea of what is going on (that Eric is controlling absolutely everything) and she refuses to participate, folds here arms, and looks irritated. Then Eric announces he is going to say the prayer. After he says the prayer he gives a lesson which really ticks Lisa off because Eric is doing everything. Then he gives about a 30 second lesson on the scriptures. So we all took turns getting behind the podium and sharing our favorite scripture. Lisa still does not want to participate. Then we play a game, which Eric explains, leads, and referees. Then he says the closing prayer. He knows the right way to do things but I was too amused to argue with him.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Skull Valley

I took Eric and Lisa to Skull valley on Saturday. I didn't take any pictures but it was a lot of fun. The Weather was kind of cold. Eric would not answer me unless I called him "fire-fighter Eric". That is who he pretends to be now days. Lisa spent the day trying to convince me we need horses. I finally asked her what she would do with horses. She said "look at them and pet them". Of course the neighbors on both sides of us have horses so she can look and pet them. We may have to compromise and get a dog. Maybe.

The women in the neighborhood regularly get together, stay out late, and talk (under the guise of book club). This week I guess the guys thought they wanted a turn. So on Tuesday we went over Nate's house to watch the Jazz Lakers game. It was a blow out. So at half time he gave us a demonstration of his mome theatre system that lasted the rest of the night. It was an impressive set up. I have never seen a sub woofer so powerful and so crisp. I started to hide in a corner becasue I don't like it too loud. Even from the corner, the pants by my shoes were moving as that thing was pushing air through the room. Unbelievable.

Last night we built a fort in the living room for Eric and Lisa to sleep in. They have been asking to do this all week. Of course, they didn't make it through the night. Lisa came in every 10 minutes complaining that Eric was destroying the fort. When I would come in Eric would pretend like he was sleeping with a smirk on his face. They are both fun kids.

Basement

Basement Information

Pool Table Room -- North Wall. Measurements to drill hole through wall if we ever decide; measurements to drill hole in foundation if we choose this option. I don't like the idea of drilling into the foundation. Foundation goes up 67 inches. foundation is 23.5 inches from north wall. studs on west wall measuring from north wall: 15.5 to 17 31.25 to 32.5 47.25 to 48.75.

Home theatre room-- Throw distance from projector to wall - 182 inches. 2 inch smurf pipe to accomodate future technology. HDMI wire.

Kitchen wiring -- electrical outlet to island.

LM