Jackson has obtained a nickname for himself... Quoticus. He earned it from his sharp memory of movie lines. After seeing a movie, he will basically re-quote it to you, even if you were sitting right next to him during the movie...it can be a little anoying. However, I realized where he might have gotten this little gift from. If you look at our refrigerator, you will see little bits of paper taped all over it. They are clippings from magazines and horescopes from newspapers. Mostly inspirational things to keep us positive. Some of them are so good I thought from time to time I would share one on the blog under the title "Quoticus". Here is a recent one...
Let go of...The need to feel secure
We all have those times when we
don't know where we're headed or
who we are. But you can't grow
if you stay in your comfort zone.
Step into the unknown. Release
your need for guarantees. Your
life will evolve into something
better than you can imagine, if
you give it half a chance.
PS: as an update on the Hoods life...Tom is in Little Rock, AK for the summer selling alarm systems. Already he is having great success, but it is a challenge having him gone. We miss him a ton! I have taken a big jump and am trying out being a brunette for the first time in 10 years. I am still getting used to it and will post a picture when I feel a little more confident : ) I hurt my knee skiing 2 weeks ago but am doing well. No surgery needed at the moment. Kids are doing well. They are trudging along with school, hoping summer will be here soon.
Monday, Easton accompanied me and my girlfriends to No Doubt. It was a blast.
The video I took of "Don't Speak" was not good enough quality to post : ( but it was soooo good.
Cameron chose to celebrate his birthday 1 week early while Dad was in town. Cameron chose Red Lobster since seafood is his favorite. He really wanted to actually get the lobster, but we were able to talk him into the snow crab legs instead. He loved 'em!
Our really nice waitress suprised him at the end of the meal with a huge lobster from the tank. He got to touch it and watch it squirm.
For Cameron's Birthday party we went to a Salt Lake Bees Baseball game. Cameron didn't want to stand next to the Bee mascot in a photo, so I took one with him in the background :)
The last week in April I finished a 9 year career at Provo Dental Care. I have really enjoyed working there. The friends I have made and patients I have met will always be special memories for me. Sometimes in life change is good, even when it is difficult. It helps us grow. As I move on to new experiences, I am excited for what the future holds.
Paige, Jackson and Cameron got to go tubing at Soldier Hollow with Dr Pitts' office.
Jackson looking cool while getting towed up the hill.
Timpanogos took 2nd place in the State High School Hockey tournament! 
Yes, Easton is 16! Still no driver's license...that's OK There is plenty of time yet to practice : )
Celebrating Jackson's 13th Birthday at Bear Claw.
