Might as well laugh about it...

Kyle sent me this link from The Onion. I thought I'd share the laugh:

November 20, 2008

Seahawks QB Matt Hasselbeck Returns From Injury For Some Reason

SEATTLE—After missing five games with a bulging disc in his back, Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck returned to his 2-8 last-place team Sunday for reasons that are unknown at this time. "Well, that was pointless," a visibly exhausted Hasselbeck said after throwing for 170 yards and three interceptions in the Seahawks' 26-20 home loss. "I guess I thought I owed it to my teammates to go through that with them, but looking back on it, no one would wish that on another person. I mean, that game was quite possibly more painful than the extensive nerve damage in my back that kept me out. I can't remember why I decided to suit up for this one." When asked if he intended to play this Sunday against the Redskins, Hasselbeck responded by asking why, in God's name, he would do that.

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Bree's Birthday Party

Bree was really excited about her birthday party. When we got there she was dancing and "exercising". Bree wanted to take a few pictures using my camera...
She took one of Aunt Glenna and Uncle Errol: She tried to take one of her baby sister but the swing kept moving and it was hard to time it right. She got a close-up of her presents (and Grandma)... And one of Auntie Kari (too close)... and a great one of Grandpa. She also gave us a close-up of her point of view.Thank you for that, Bree... Now back to my pictures: Ellie is 3 and a half weeks old. Camden got to say hi and give her a pat on the head. Carter and Bree pretended to enjoy their dinner but somehow all of the watermelon ended up on Carter's plate (Bree didn't want hers) and most of the meat and cheese got deserted for birthday cake... Bree loved her cards as much as her presents. She would open it up and "read" outloud, "Dear Bree-nana..." and go off on a big long story for about a minute before opening the present. She asked Carter to help her, too. Camden is walking now and I just had to get a shot of how sturdy he is on his feet! Luckily I got this one because right after he fell down. He really is doing awesome, though.

Happy 3rd Birthday Bryanna!

My niece is 3 today!! I can hardly believe how fast our family is growing... Walking and talking and showing everyone their own little personalities!
On Sunday Bryanna ran up to me and said, "Auntie Kari I'm having a Strawberry Shortcake birthday party!" I told her that was really exciting and she got a very concerned look on her face and said, "Auntie Kari are YOU coming to my birthday party?"
Of course! I wouldn't miss your birthday for the world Breebree! Auntie Kari loves you!
Happy Birthday!

Mexico friends

We've had a great time with the friends here in Mexico. There are 12 here in Cabo. One of the women picked all 5 of us up in the truck for the mtgs. Dad and Uncle Errol rode in the truck bed and Mom, Aunt Glenna and I squished in the front and backseat of the cab. She brought her oldest granddaughter, too. Her name is America and she is 6. Of course the truck was full so America perched on the armrest in between the driver's seat and the passenger's seat. Seatbelts here are more of a luxury than a necessity. If there is one available, it is for an adult.

Every mtg is at the one home:

After mtg we went to have dessert with one of the friends, Francisco. He is 28 and speaks a little English. Between his English and Aunt Glenna's bit of Spanish and my bit of Spanish we did very well! From him we learned of some of the friends in other areas, and conventions. He told me twice that I speak very good Spanish! (Thanks to you profesora Roa.) He also taught us some words we wouldn't learn from a classroom pertaining to mtgs. I got his email and also the email of another girl here who is 17 and learning English. Her name is Melissa. Hopefully we can help each other along with our languages! She gave her testimony in Spanish and then did her best to translate for us. The others in the meeting are mostly women and several little kids who aren't old enough to take part yet. Also a boy who I would guess to be about 14 or 15. They are few but very hearty and welctoming! We felt right at home.

Today we stopped by one of their shops.

Here we are in the shop with the lady who runs it, Alejandra. She works here with her husband, who also runs a fishing boat, when people are interested. They have 2 kids.

We had fun shopping, Dad got a couple of shirts, Mom and I got some skirts. On our way back we stopped at a coffee shop. I have to say, everytime I've traveled the most interesting part of my trip has been getting to know the friends! I would love to come back here someday soon to see them again.

Pirates and Halloween

I haven't updated my blog for awhile because Halloween night I got sick- not sure if it was from swimming in salt water or day or a bit of heatstroke or both! That had me down until Sunday morning... Then we had meeting and since then I've just been too lazy enjoying the pools and the sun to update!

On Halloween day we took a snorkeling trip on a pirate ship across the Sea of Cortez. Here is our ship complete with pirate crew:

The famous arch where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.

I like cruise ships- I'm not sure I want to go on one but I like watching them.

Parasailing. Again- something I like to look at but not sure I'd want to do!

Dad snorkeling!

I don't know what it is about these birds but they just make me laugh! I had to snap a picture of them when we docked. The flags on the backs of the boats each stand for a fish that boat caught that day. You can tell if a boat did particularily well by the flags and also by the pelicans following it in to shore! I don't know all of the flags but red is Wahoo, blue is Marlin or Sailfish, yellow is Dorado, white is Tuna.