cundick's of the caribbean

sun & sand here we come...

see you soon.....

who knew...

Jackson's teacher made her class all spool knitting blocks in February and Jackson has loved leaning to knit. Ryan and I have both peeked in on him in the wee hours of the morning to find him knitting away by the morning light in his bed...so cute. His teacher has nick named the little group of knitters in her class "the old ladies" because they pull out their knitting projects at school every chance they get. He made some really cute necklaces and now he even started making hats!! He already looks forward to helping me with my project for PCMC :) which is great because I can use all the help that I can get. Way to Jackson, you are so talented!!

day of green...

We were visited by "Liam The Leprechaun" this morning and the boys enjoyed a "green" breakfast featuring...doughnuts, green orange juice, strawberries & cream and green eggs & ham!! He also left us some treasure, gold covered chocolate....who doesn't love St. Patrick's Day!!

soccer...

Ayden started spring soccer this morning and it was a chilly 30 degrees but he still manged to work up a sweat chasing the ball. His team won and he did a great job guarding his goal and passing to his teammates. Way to go Ayden!!

genius...

don't worry...

There are only two things to worry about,

either you are well or you are sick.
If you are well, then there is nothing to worry about,
but if you are sick, there are only two things to worry about,
either you will get well or you will die.
If you get well, then there is nothing to worry about.
But if you die, then there are only two things to worry about,
either you go up or you go down.
If you go up then there is nothing to worry about.
But if you go down you will be so busy shaking hands with your friends
you won't have any time to worry :)

our favorite place on earth....

10 days and counting...

With our cruise being less than a month away I decided to hunker down and potty train Landon. To my amazement he has done very well, only a couple of accidents early on but totally dry day and night for 4 days now!! He is doing so great and I can see an end in sight. No more diapers or pull ups and $$$ in the bank :) Way to go Landon, you are so awesome!!

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss, March 2, 1904

make your own Oobleck

* 1 1/2 C. Corn Starch
* 1 C. Water
* Green Food Color (optional)

Mix the ingredients and allow children to play with the mixture. When"pushed" together, the mixture will appear dry and solid; as children let go of the mixture, it flows like a smooth liquid.

We had so much fun playing with Oobleck yesterday after school..beware Oobleck does tend to make a big mess but is lots of fun!!

Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel. All claimed that they were the best. The most important. The most useful. The favorite.

Green said:

"Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and of hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Without me, all animals would die. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."

Blue interrupted:

"You only think about the earth, but consider the sky and the sea. It is the water that is the basis of life and drawn up by the clouds from the deep sea. The sky gives space and peace and serenity. Without my peace, you would all be nothing."

Yellow chuckled:

"You are all so serious. I bring laughter, gaiety, and warmth into the world. The sun is yellow, the moon is yellow, the stars are yellow. Every time you look at a sunflower, the whole world starts to smile. Without me there would be no fun."

Orange started next to blow her trumpet:

"I am the color of health and strength. I may be scarce, but I am precious for I serve the needs of human life. I carry the most important vitamins. Think of carrots, pumpkins, oranges, mangoes, and papayas. I don't hang around all the time, but when I fill the sky at sunrise or sunset, my beauty is so striking that no one gives another thought to any of you."

Red could stand it no longer he shouted out:

"I am the ruler of all of you. I am blood - life's blood! I am the color of danger and of bravery. I am willing to fight for a cause. I bring fire into the blood. Without me, the earth would be as empty as the moon. I am the color of passion and of love, the red rose, the poinsettia and the poppy."

Purple rose up to her full height:

She was very tall and spoke with great pomp: "I am the color of royalty and power. Kings, chiefs, and bishops have always chosen me for I am the sign of authority and wisdom. People do not question me! They listen and obey."

Finally Indigo spoke, much more quietly than all the others,
but with just as much determination:

"Think of me. I am the color of silence. You hardly notice me, but without me you all become superficial. I represent thought and reflection, twilight and deep water. You need me for balance and contrast, for prayer and inner peace."

And so the colors went on boasting, each convinced of his or her own superiority. Their quarreling became louder and louder. Suddenly there was a startling flash of bright lightening thunder rolled and boomed. Rain started to pour down relentlessly. The colors crouched down in fear, drawing close to one another for comfort.

In the midst of the clamor, Rain began to speak:
"You foolish colors, fighting amongst yourselves, each trying to dominate the rest. Don't you know that you were each made for a special purpose, unique and different? Join hands with one another and come to me."

Doing as they were told, the colors united and joined hands.

The Rain continued:
"From now on, when it rains, each of you will stretch across the sky in a great bow of color as a reminder that you can all live in peace. The Rainbow is a sign of hope for tomorrow." And so, whenever a good rain washes the world, and a Rainbow appears in the sky, let us remember to appreciate one another."

Friendship is like a rainbow:

Red like an apple, sweet to the core.
Orange, like a burning flame, never dying out.
Yellow like the sun that brightens your day.
Green like a plant that keeps on growing.
Blue like the water that is so pure.
Purple like a flower that is ready to bloom.
Indigo like the dreams that fill your heart.

walk'n on sunshine....

Look closely at the picture....it is amazing ;)

spring fever....

today.....

christopher

My little brother Christopher was called to serve in the Concepcion, Chile mission yesterday!

Christopher, I am so happy for you!! You will be such a wonderful missionary for the people of Chile. I am so thankful for the great example you are for my boys and for the choice you have made to serve our Heavenly Father teaching the gospel to his children In Chile. I know that you will be a valuable and dillangant servant during your time there and that many blessings will be bestowed upon you. Our Heavenly Father will guide you and protect you during your time in Chile and you will become closer to him as you teach and learn the gospel. I am so blessed that you are my brother and I love you....Congratulations!!

after 15 months...

Ryan and I went to Celine Dion last night and it was AMAZING!! She is so fabulous in concert and puts on a wonderful show... I think she changed 6 times and she sounded perfect :) Her stage was in the middle of the arena so our seats were great. We had a wonderful time....Thanks Celine it was worth the wait!!

In memory....

I can't believe it has been 10 years since Ryan's brother passed away. I would like to share a special memory I have about Todd. We went to California for Christmas in 1998 and I was 10 weeks pregnant with Jackson. If you know me you know I love Disneyland but being pregnant and going to Disney don't mix. I spent a better part of the day sleeping in the backseat of the car to nauseous to even move. Todd and Ryan took turns running back to the car to check on me every hour to see if I was ok. Todd was so happy we were expecting a baby and said "it was just what everybody needed". I now look back and wonder if somehow he knew how much Jackson's birth would mean to our family. Jackson birth wasn't planned but our Heavenly Father knew just when to send him....5 months after Todd's death we were blessed with our precious little Jackson at a time when we need joy, hope and faith. From a very young age Jackson seemed to know things about Todd he would point to pictures of him like he really did know him and say "remember when Todd use to play the piano" not a question a statement. The vail at times is truly thin. Todd's death brought me closer to my Heavenly Father and gave me true unwavering faith and peace knowing that we will be united with our lost loved one's again.

Michael Todd Cundick, 28, passed away from this earth February 22, 1999 to join his Heavenly Father.

Todd was born April 18, 1970 to Russell Charles and Adrienne Beckstead Cundick. He leaves behind him many loving friends and family members.Todd was an accomplished pianist and he loved to write poetry. He had a natural ability to express himself through his music and his poems. He was a student at Salt Lake Community College, he was studying the fine arts. Todd loved the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, skiing, biking, rollerblading, and camping. He shared his love for Gods earth with everyone around him. Todd loved working with his hands drawing and anything that involved detailed work. Todd will be missed for his tender heart and sweet spirit that he shared with those around him.

Survived by his parents, one brother, Ryan (Renee) Cundick, grandparents, Larry and Marguerite Huber, grandmother, June Beckstead, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins that cared for him greatly.

We will miss you Todd.

FAMILY

I ran into a stranger as he passed by,
'Oh excuse me please' was my reply.

He said, 'Please excuse me too;
I wasn't watching for you.'

We were very polite, this stranger and I.
We went on our way and we said goodbye.

But at home a different story is told,
How we treat our loved ones, young and old.

Later that day, cooking the evening meal,
My son stood beside me very still.

When I turned, I nearly knocked him down.
'Move out of the way,' I said with a frown.

He walked away, his little heart broken.
I didn't realize how harshly I'd spoken.

While I lay awake in bed,
God's still small voice came to me and said,

'While dealing with a stranger,
Common courtesy you use,
But the family you love, you seem to abuse.

Go and look on the kitchen floor,
You'll find some flowers there by the door.

Those are the flowers he brought for you.
He picked them himself: pink, yellow and blue.

He stood very quietly not to spoil the surprise,
You never saw the tears that filled his little eyes.'

By this time, I felt very small,
And now my tears began to fall.

I quietly went and knelt by his bed;
'Wake up, little one, wake up,' I said.

'Are these the flowers you picked for me?'
He smiled, 'I found 'em, out by the tree.

I picked 'em because they're pretty like you.
I knew you'd like 'em, especially the blue.'

I said, 'Son, I'm very sorry for the way I acted today;
I shouldn't have yelled at you that way.'
He said, 'Oh, Mom, that's okay.
I love you anyway.'

I said, 'Son, I love you too,
And I do like the flowers, especially the blue.'

FAMILY
Are you aware that if we died tomorrow, the company
That we are working for could easily replace us in
A matter of days.
But the family we left behind will feel the loss
For the rest of their lives.

And come to think of it, we pour ourselves more
Into work than into our own family,
An unwise investment indeed,
Don't you think?
So what is behind the story?

Do you know what the word FAMILY means?
FAMILY = (F)ATHER (A)ND (M)OTHER (I) (L)OVE (Y)OU

what do you consider an apology....

I thought I would share this with all of you....I just got this book and it was truly eye opening, we all can learn this valuable lesson and strengthen all of our relationships :)

landon and the wii

Over the past 3 weeks Landon has discovered the Wii and he has become really good at it. He loves to play tennis, golf and bowling and even beats his dad and brothers!! This morning I was getting his brothers ready to take his brothers to school and found him in the toy room playing golf...he is getting so big :) How is it that I have a hard time figuring out how to hold the controller to make my Mii do what I want and he is already a pro *lol*