Our Crazy Little Monkey!

Don't blink or you'll miss something...at least that is how it seems to be with Clancy these days. He has changed so much in the last couple of weeks (ok, he still weighs 22 pounds with his clothes and shoes on). So, other than the lack of physical changes, Clancy is really different now. He is talking all the time. A lot of what he says is in the form of a cheer. He pumps his fists and chants "Choco Muck" (chocolate milk), "Baketball" (Basketball), and today was cheering for "Airbets" (Airplanes). He is also becoming quite a little dictator--sit here, stand up, etc. I just can't believe how much he has learned lately, including all the requirements for entrance into the "Terrible Twos".

Tonight he was saying something that I didn't quite understand, but was sort of similar to how he says "snack". I asked him if he was hungry, and if he wanted a snack. He, being the eater that he is, of couse said "Yes" and shook his head excitedly. I asked him what kind of snack he wants and his response...."food". I wonder if some of the snacks I've been providing are inedible, or somehow don't quite make it into the "food" category.

This movie is just a tiny glimpse into Clancy's new dance moves. One evening after dinner, we put on some music and had Clancy dance. This was what he did. I really think he was attempting a somersault, which I do not know how to teach him safely. This just solidified my plans to put him in some sort of tumbling/gymnastics class next year. The kid is small and pretty tough, so who knows..maybe you'll see him on the pommel horse one day!

GO Cougars!

I know I just posted something a few minutes ago, but it is 10:oopm on a Friday night and Clancy and Andrew are both out for the night, so I decided to post a tribute to the cougars!

A few weeks ago, Andrew, Clancy and I went to the BYU vs. UW game. I was so excited to see them play in person (for those of you that are not aware, I am a big BYU football fan). The game itself was just too close for me. I appreciate a contest, but I was so nervous for the cougars throughout the game. I had been expecting a blow-out, not the hard-fought game that unfolded. In the end, the cougars won when Jan Jorgensen (a fellow Carbon Countyan) blocked the extra point that would have sent the game into overtime. What a relief when the game finally ended! Clancy was glad too, he missed a nap and was hiding under Andrew's legs by the time the game ended.

The night before the Cougars played in Seattle, we attended the team's fireside devotional. It was neat to see that these players and coaches that I appreciate for their athletic abilities also have testimonies of Jesus Christ and are great representatives of BYU. That night Fui Vakapuna autographed Clancy's "Mr. Potatohead Sticker Book" with a Crayon. It was funny, but that was all we had.

The next week Andrew flew down to Utah for a PwC recruiting event--a BYU football game tailgate party. The recruiting event just happened to take place on BYU campus right before the BYU vs. UCLA game (supposedly the biggest home game of the season), so I nagged him until he bought a ticket to see the game. After about 3-4 calls from Andrew (one after each touchdown) I requested an update only after 2 touchdowns. Much to my surprise, I got another phone call after just 5 minutes. This was a blow-out. I couldn't believe it--the cougars were unstoppable.

Clancy has definitely picked up on our love of the Cougars and football, since he is constantly chanting B-O-O (his version of BYU) and begging me to sing the Cougar fight song (lately that has become our diaper changing song). I can't wait to take him to another game! Go Cougars!

A Really Cheap Date

Last night Andrew and I went on a free date to see "Shrek, the Musical" at the 5th Avenue Theater. Andrew's company offered him some really good and free tickets for us and another couple. It was a lot of fun.

At first I wasn't sure I would like the show because I really wasn't a fan of the movie, but I really like musicals and we went for it. There was definitely a lot less potty humor in the musical than in the movie, and the songs and acting were really amusing. It also seemed that the moral of the story--you know, not judging people before you get to know them--was more obvious in this version. The acting, the dancing, the sets, and the singing were really impressive, but I guess I shouldn't be surprised since many of the cast members have either won or been nominated for Tony Awards. Soon Shrek will be leaving Seattle for Broadway, so if you liked the movie or are willing to give the story another chance in a different setting, I recommend it!