Music and the Spoken Word

This morning I went with Annie and Joleen to Music and the Spoken Word at the Salt Lake Tabernacle.

I've never been to MATSW (way easier to type), and it was my first time in the tabernacle since they renovated it.

Oh my goodness, it was so great!  

We got there in time to hear the choir do a run-through.  

(We also sat down with enough time to be able to move up to the balcony because the man behind us was stinky...but that's a whole other creepy story)

We were allowed to take pictures before it started.

The music was so good!  They even sang Somewhere Out There...which apparently I used to sing before I could really talk.  My family always calls me whenever they hear that song.  Especially when they saw this on America's Got Talent.  

The spoken word wasn't too bad either.  Lloyd was in great voice this morning.

I plan on going back again.  There are advantages to having a later church time!  We were back with plenty of time.  If anyone ever wants to go, let me know!  I will go with you!

Student Quote of the Day

It's been quite some time since my students have said anything blog-worthy.

Is it a coincidence that I haven't blogged in a long time?  

Does that mean I only blog about students and life at school?

Yep...pretty much!

So today in my CTE Intro class (7th graders), we were cooking. 

Here's the great conversation that took place...

Student:  Miss Lacey, I don't think I should cook.

Me:  Why not?

Student:  Because I have dandruff.

Perhaps I'll invest in some hair nets!

Dear Rachel,

This blog post is dedicated to you.

Sincerely,

Shannon

Thanksgiving and Isla's Blessing

I got to spend Thanksgiving in Seattle with some of my family...Mom, Dad, Tammy and her family, Natalie and Justin, and Brent and Allison came later.  It was so great!  There was lots of food and games, and I loved it all!  Tammy was so nice to let all of us come take over her house.  Other than my flight being really delayed...and driving back to Pleasant Grove in snowy roads...and arriving home at 2:30 am...and getting 2 1/2 hours of sleep that night...it was pretty perfect! 

I finally got to meet my new niece, Isla.  Holy moly...what a cute baby!  She was blessed on Sunday, and Brent and Allison had asked me to make a dress for her.  It was so fun to make it!

What a cute family!  It was so fun seeing Brent with her.  This little girl is very loved!

 Oh I wish I could have taken her home with me.  Look at that face!  And the dress was a little big on that cute, tiny body, but it worked out pretty great!  Earlier she had on these bright pink shoes. It was adorable.

 I am obviously already the favorite aunt...can't you see it on her face? :)

Two Years Ago...

I can't believe it's been two years since I went through the temple!

Portland Temple

Such a special day.  What an incredible experience to be there together with my parents, all six of my brothers and sisters, three of my in-laws, Grandma Lacey, Aunt Mary Lou.  

I am so grateful for my eternal family!  

I love you so much!!!

This also means that Brent and Allison have been married for two years! 

(They were married the following day).  

 

Look what two years has brought...

 

I love this cute, little thing

And I've never even met her!

3 weeks, Isla!  I get to see you in 3 weeks!  I can't wait!

Coat Update

Remember that super cute coat I ordered from Old Navy?  If you don't remember, scroll down...it was only two posts ago.

Well it came yesterday!  

I was so excited!  

And it's so cute!  

Here's the problem....  

I can't really lift up my arms in it.  

It fits everywhere else, but it's tight through the arms and shoulders.  I was at Old Navy the other day and tried on the next size up (different color), but it was way too big.  

So what's a girl to do?

A.  Buy a bigger coat

B.  Not get the coat

C.  Just pray I don't have to give anyone a hug, drive, or do anything else that requires me to lift up my arms and suffer through it because it's cute.

Decisions. Decisions.

I'm Shannon Lacey, and I approve this message (That's for you, Michelle.)

I knew it...

The other day someone was telling me that he was going to be so excited to have the elections done so he wouldn't have to see the signs or hear about it on the news.  I responded with, "You know they'll talk about the results on Wednesday, and Thursday will start the talk of the 2012 presidential election."

Here's what I found on the MSN homepage today...

I just can't wait to hear about this for the next two years (insert heavy sarcasm)