On the Radio

I like B98.7 radio.

I listen to it daily

whenever I'm not listening to my i-pod.

I like the Radio contests

the only one I ever play or try to play

My favorite

"THE SECRET SOUND"

Here is how it works:

Todd chooses a sound that is found in most households

he then records the sound

B98.7 plays the sound at 8:10 a.m., 1:10 and 4:10.

Be the 20th caller

guess the sound correctly

and win!!

Every time someone guesses incorrectly

the pot goes up $98.00

Easy peasy right?

NOT!

They have this contest about 1-2 a year.

last time they had it

I just knew I knew the sound...

I tried calling

(I typically only listen in morning on the way to school)

I never ever ever got in.

Soon the prize money started getting huge

like in the 7-8,000.00 range.

Todd started giving clues

one a day.

He was giving clues that fit my guess.

He was giving my guess away!!

I had not even had the chance to guess it yet.

My dialing became more frantic...

and still no luck getting through.

I just knew with these clues someone was going to guess.

And they did!

Some random idiot...

who needed clues...

guessed my answer...

the one I had known forever.

Breaking apart a garlic clove.

And he won!! He won over 8,000.00
URGH!!

So now...

"The Secret Sound" is back.

again, I think I know the sound.

The prize money is in the $2,000.00 range and growing.

Yesterday as Brooklyn was doing homework at 4:10

she yells "mom the secret sound is on"

I go into her room

and decide I will try calling

(remember I don't usually play late in the day)

Dial once....busy

Redial....busy

Redial....busy

Redial....RING!!

Seriously!! Brooklyn and I are ecstatic.

Here is my chance to make my guess.

Which I feel really strongly about.

"Hello, B98.7 you are my 16th caller"

"TRY AGAIN"

URGH! URGH!

He was after the 20th caller!!

After years of listening to this game...

I FINALLY get my phone to ring

and...

I am 4 callers off!

Seriously?!?!

I just know my guess is correct...

I will persevere and keep trying...

Someday I will get a chance to guess...

Hopefully, it is a time I do indeed know the correct sound.

"Big Stud"

Happy 17th Birthday Benjamin

"Big Stud"

Benjamin is growing up.

Literally.

This brings us much much joy.

He is now officially as tall as me.

I am glad to say in the next few months

he is bound to pass me right up.

He is a fun young man to have around

sweet to his sisters

kind to others

works hard

funny

and handsome too.

We are blessed to have him in our family.

Here are a few pictures of the last few months....

Hiking at Lisa Falls

Ben in full fantasy make-up
Shooting his with his buddies

A few of his good friends.

It seems absolutely crazy...

crazy...

that two years from now

he will be leaving to serve a full time mission.

~heavy sigh~

A moment we look forward to

and dread.

He has grown up so fast.

Sometimes I wish time could slow down

or even stand still

just for a moment.

Have a great birthday Benjamin.

I love you!

Friend Making Monday, Super Bowl?

I really am enjoying this "Friend Making Monday" thing.
It gives me something to post about
without me having to think too much.
So if your wanting to link up and join Friend Making Monday
go here: http://www.alltheweigh.com/


Here's this week's question:
Did you watch the Superbowl? If so, did you enjoy it? If not, what did you do instead?

I did NOT watch the Super Bowl this year.
To me the Super Bowl is not so much about the football.
It's about the social event.
The party, the friends, the family and the food.
My sweetheart was working...
so no party for us.
It was just me and the kids.
My teenage son didn't really like either team
so didn't want to invest the time to watch.

So...while the kids watched a movie
I read a book.
Not really complaining at all.
I love a good book.

I did, however, miss the commercials.
The friends, the family and the food.
So here's to a super bowl party next year.
And I did, however, tune in immediately following the Super Bowl
to catch the newest episode of Glee.
I wasn't disappointed.

Indecision...

Life can be full of Indecision...
Big things to decide
small things to decide
So many decisions in life..
I could make a list
But I wont, it could probably go on forever.
My most recent bout of indecision...
Is this:

If your a semi frequent visitor of my blog
you are probably noticing
my round of background changes...
sorry.

I loved my Jane Austen books.
But, I felt the need for change.
So I have been trying a few on for size.
I think I have tried 4 in two days. ;)
This one seems to be a keeper.

I'm into shabby.
So hopefully this particular indecisive moment
IS OVER!