Life

I was told I needed to update my blog so here it is. I am still out in Virginia living with my family. I have started a second job. It is not full time which I am greatful for because if it was I would have no life outside of work. So anyways, I am now a substitute teacher here in the Fairfax County Public School system. I am trying to grab only PE jobs to help me gain access to this field. I have done a social studies class along with an art class. They were okay but I subbed for PE the other day and I loved it. Some of the kids tried to pull the wool over my eyes but I saw right through them. I am hoping I can get more PE jobs here soon. I still lifeguard and teach swim lessons. I am a little over halfway done with the session I am currently teaching. My 1st class has one little girl in it and she has made a huge improvement. Then my 2nd class has 5 little rambuscious boys in it. I'm sure my class looks very chaotic at times but they are all improving on their skills. That is also a hard class because the boys are 3 different levels and not just the one I am supposed to be teaching. I do my best. My sister Michelle and her daughter Mylee are coming for a visit on the 15th and are staying about a week. My family and I are very excited.



I'm not dating anyone but would really like to be. I signed up with my sister onto ldssingles.org. No matter how many flirts or messages I send out I get very few in return. The guys in my ward don't ask you out and I'm tired of asking them out. I've asked a few people out in my ward and for the most part they've accepted and then found an excuse to get out of it later. I have trouble getting to a lot of the activites because I work until 2030 and by the time I drive to the activity it will be over so I don't even try going anymore. My little brother Michael is doing aweseom in Brazil. He is having a most wonderful time. I am helping my mom get all the Christmas packages ready. We have two families to mail to and each family will be getting multiple boxes.



That's what happens when everybody can't be home for the holidays. Krista is home for this Christmas so I am stoked about that. I have her some very cool gifts I know she will enjoy. That's all for now. I will try to add a few pictures because one long paragraph is just plain boring. Have a most excellent day. I think I am getting sick. I have been sneezing all morning and have had a stuffy nose. I'm tyring to take my vitamin C because I can't afford to be sick right now.

Here is the most recent picture of me.


Tootles!

American Accents

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Found this clip while browsing the internet. I thought it was quite funny just because I love to see people change their accent. I wish I could do some other accent especially a New Zealand accent. I tried and tried while I was over there but all my companions just picked up my American accent. Funny huh. Well here you go.

Triathlon

My sister Michelle once again is Amazing! One of my life dreams was to participate in a Triathlon. My sister found one that was being held in her area in Colorado Springs, CO and had me sign up with her. It was called the Tri Creek Sprint Triathlon. It was through the Cherry Creek Park in Aurora, CO.



We swam 800 meters.


The water was freezing cold. Well a mere 60 degrees. We were one of the only few who did not have a wet suit. I felt bad for the gentleman who only was wearing a Speedo.

We Biked 13 miles.


I had to help my little sister out with that one because she was not able to practice on a real bike. I was helping her switch gears and giving her encouragement to climb up the one side of the hill and fly down the other side.

We Ran/Walked 5k.


Now Michelle probably could have kicked my booty but she stayed with me the whole way giving me the encouragement I needed to finish the race.

We had an Awesome experience! I absolutely loved it. Our official time was 2 hours and 39 minutes. We crossed within seconds of each other.


I got asked the question the other day if I would do it again and my response is Absolutely! I now know what I need to do. I definitely need to train harder on the running and do more running outside instead of on the treadmill.

My Awesome mother came to enjoy this expereince with us and to give a helping hand.


My sisters husband Doug Bemis and her little girl Mylee Bemis also came along for support.


Grandma and Mylee playing in the sunshine.


Triathlon's ROCK!

Bicycle Built for 2

My younger sister Michelle and I have always wanted to ride a bicycle built for 2. Well I traveled up to her in Rexburg, ID and we rented a bike and made one of our dreams come true. We had a blast riding it around town. Now here is a video of us riding the bike around the parking lot when we first got it. We disappear for a moment but don't worry we will come back into the frame soon enough.

Funny Video

My good friend Sarah Jones showed me this video the last time we were at her house. It is so funny. It made my Mom my Dad and I laugh really hard. I also love the British accents. Hope you Enjoy!

White Elephant Gift

My Dad and I went to a party the other day to celebrate the Chinese New Year. We were told to bring a white elephant gift. We came back with a true white elephant gift. What do you think?



The duck even has a hidden talent. Well you can tell what that hidden talent is just from looking at the photos. I think it is the funniest thing ever.

Colin Matthew

My family keeps growing and I'm loving it. Here is the newest member of the family. He was born February 8 2010. He weighed 8lbs 4oz and was 21 in. long. He is so cute. He is the 4th child of my older brother Matthew and his wife Emily.


My niece Lia who is now 4 almost 5 is holding her youngest brother. I think she is adorable.


Here is a picture of Grandma Gibbons holding her newest grandbaby. He is the 5th grandchild in our family.

My Buddy and Me

I have been wanting to build this huge snowman. I have almost 2 feet of snow to work with. The only thing is it is very cold here and their is no moisture to the snow. The snow is very dry and does not pact together very well. I was determined though and was able to create my little buddy Mr. Snowman.

Trampoline Magic

As you all may know from previous posts we own a trampoline. It gets completely covered with snow every time. I have had the opportunity to clean it off both times and am going to have to do it at least one more time. I decided to shovel the snow off seeings how my hands were not efficient enough. The shovel worked a lot better. I discovered while shoveling that the bottom was covered in a very thick ice sheet. The video shows how thick the pieces are. Here are before and after pictures of the trampoline.


This is a video of the ice chunks I found as the base layer on the trampoline.

Let it Snow

Well Family and Friends, VA has had a couple of major snow storms in the past couple of months. The fact that two of them hit in the same month about a week apart has not been good. Both my parents were able to make it onto their plane and get to their destinations is safety. As for me I am just snowed into the house. Well I have a broken shovel to fend with but it can become very tiring to use this shovel for long periods of time. Here are a few pictures to prove my point.


In this next photo my Dad had been working hard shoveling. As you may see the shovel is whole. That is only because he borrowed a shovel from one of our neighbors. Its even harder for my Dad to use the broken shovel than it is for me. I am shorted and have smaller hands.


Our driveway is long so we are able to park all three of our cars on it but one gets buried deep. Because my tires are really bad and I need new ones my parents feel safer if I drive one of their vehicles. I'm fine with that but more poor car because it hasn't been driven for a bit really got snowed in. Who knows by the end of the storm it may be completely covered.


This last photo is of me with my cool as sunglasses.