The Disney Renaissance

Tonight we were trying to figure out what movies were in the "10 year Disney Contract". There were debates about when it started, what movies were in it, when it ended, etc. I did my research and here is the answer.

It was known as the Disney Renaissance; when Disney returned to making animated films that were based on fairy tales. It actually started in 1989 and finished in 1999 - one each year, except 1993. Interesting. They are not all the "Classic Disney" movies you normally think of. Nor, do they include all the great princesses. The list is a follows...

• 1989 - The Little Mermaid
• 1990 - The Rescuers Down Under (I never would have guessed that one)
• 1991 - Beauty and the Beast
• 1992 - Aladdin
• 1994 - The Lion King
• 1995 - Pocahontas
• 1996 - The Hunchback of Notre Dame
• 1997 - Hercules
• 1998 - Mulan
• 1999 - Tarzan

Spiritual Students

Several people have requested more stories about first grade drama so I thought I’d do another post about my wonderful first graders. However, since it’s Sunday I figured I’d write about their spiritual sides.

Since I teach in Payson, Utah – I have mostly little LDS kids in my class (in fact, I’m pretty sure all but one is LDS). Sometimes they confuse school with Sunday school and mix church and state a little too much.

One little boy (the Bishop’s son) is very spiritual. One day we were talking about finding settings in stories. Their assignment was to pick their favorite setting out the book we read and draw a picture of it. This particular little boy picked Egypt as his favorite setting. In his picture he included Moses and a burning bush.

A few days later we were talking about nouns and we were compiling a list of nouns that started with a “T”. The same little boy came up with tithing.

One of my absolute favorite kids is a little girl who has several handicaps (physical and mental). She can do most of the things but it just takes her a little while longer to process. Also, when she gets really excited she rocks back and forth and shakes her arms. She also talks very loud. She really is the sweetest little girl though and is always SO happy. I love her! Okay, so there’s a little picture for you so now here’s the story – every morning we have “share circle” where 3 kids can sign up to share something during our morning meeting. This girl was really excited to sign up one morning and unfortunately she was gone at speech during share circle so she didn’t get to share. The rest of the morning she was so upset and kept asking when she would get to do her share. After centers I called everyone back into share circle so she could share. This is what she says…

“In primary we are getting ready for our program and we are learning songs and my favorite song is Called to Serve and will everyone stand up and sing it with me and we can march too.”

The best part is all of the kids was like “Oh, I love that song!” and stood up to sing it. The 1 non-member also claimed she knew the song. Don’t worry. We didn’t sing it.

I HATE THE DENTIST

Reasons I hate the dentist...

1. I hate the gritty toothpaste.
2. I hate the forceful flossing.
3. I hate how they always tell me I don't floss enough.
4. I hate the rubbery fingers in my mouth.
5. I hate the hygienist who tries to ask you questions while her fingers are in your mouth.
6. I hate the warm water that squirts your face.
7. I hate the suction thing that never gets all the toothpaste grit out.
8. I hate the X-rays - how the things they stick in your mouth pinch your cheeks.
9. I hate the taste of fluoride.
10. I hate how the dentist always tells me to move my tongue - I don't know where to move it to nor how to move it!
11. I hate how I never know where to look - straight into the dentist's eyes? Up his nose? Do I just close my eyes?
12. I hate how my teeth hurt for hours afterwards.
13. I hate the smell.
14. I hate how I always gag.
15. I hate the spit I collect in the back of my mouth.
    

3 years ago my mom called me and told my it was time for my 6 month check up. With all good intentions, I said "I have dental insurance through work, no need for you and dad to pay out of pocket for me, I'll go on my own." 3 years later I have not been to the dentist. I honestly tried to find a dentist but quickly got discouraged and gave up.

Last week I was eating a Starburst (something I do regularly) and it kind of hurt. So I went to the mirror to see what I had stuck in my tooth. To my surprise, I saw that I had a hole in my tooth! Could it be? My first cavity EVER?!?!? I think so. After crying for 45 minutes I have scheduled a dentist appointment. Tomorrow, at 5:00, I will take my "big girl pill" (thanks mom) and face the consequences of ignoring my dental hygiene for 3 years. Wish me luck.

Donut eating contest

Here is the video of the donut eating contest.

Halloween

Our friends the Olsen's hosted a Halloween party that we went to Friday night. There were costumes, a game of splash and donut eating contests. Here are some pictures of the highlights.

COSTUMES:
Winners: Becky and Russ

Russ as a guy from Guitar Hero.

Brianne and Jeff as Bride of Frankenstien and Frankenstien (Jeff was more dressed up earlier in the night and looked more the part)

Suzanna and Jeris as hippie and mexican wrestler

Adam and Becky as WT and polygamist wife

Jonathan and Ali as Greek God and Goddess

Leslie as MoTAB membe

Splash Game

Winner - Brett

Boys Donut eating contest

Winner - Justin

Girls Donut eating contest

Winner - Stephanie

Justin vs. Trevor

Who can eat 8 donuts the fastest?

Winner - Justin at 2 minutes 56 seconds.