Who let the Dogs Out?

The Deputy's and the K-9 unit came to our SNAP tonight and told us all about the dogs that these two use.  It was so educational and the participants asked a lot of really good questions.  I learned that dogs can smell around 30 scents at the same time.  That's why it's so hard to disguise drugs in different odors.  I'm not sure how anyone figured out how a dog could smell that good but that's what we were told.

The light dog is Cody and used to find drugs.  His favorite toy is a ball and that's how he was trained.  They use their favorite toys and then add the different smells with them.  The striped dog had a cool name but I forgot it.  He is used to stop and find criminals.  He will only bite if he is told but will bark.  When someone is scared their heart pumps harder and they sweat more. They can't help it and that makes it easier for the dogs to find them quickly.

It was really neat learning about the dogs and all they do.  I think all the participants really enjoyed tonight.

Ivy's Program

The Fourth Grade Students at Ivy's school did a program about Utah.  The program was Thursday night at 6:30 and so I wasn't going to be able to make it since I have SNAP.  Ivy called me and told me that they were performing for the other students in the afternoon and that I could come and watch her then.  Of course I had to go since she called. I was glad I didn't have anything else planned.  The program was so good.  I got teary eyed a few times. (I know that surprises you..if you know me)  The talked about the Indians...yes Indians...not Native Americans. (we have a Sister missionary serving her that corrected one of my kids for referring to her as an Indian)  They talked about the pioneers and how they settled this area.  They sang so loud and good.  The songs were awesome.  The kids that had parts were wonderful....at least the ones I could understand.  Half of them spoke in Spanish since this school teaches English and Spanish all day.  It's fun hearing the kids rattle off their parts.  I was proud of Ivy and she did her part so well.  It was in English so I understood.  I think she was a little excited that I was able to some watch her.  I was really excited too.  Larry went to the night program with Trichelle, TJ and Zaden.  The girls makes me smile.  I really can't believe how big she is getting!

when I'm 90

Boots and Mary and Mine and Carla's hero's!  Mary is 90 and Boots is right behind her.  These two are so classy, smart, witty, and young at heart!  They bowl every week and I think they both golf when the weather is good.  I think that is the secret to staying young....being active!  Carla and I have vowed with each other that we are going to continue to bowl until we are 90.

I admire Mary and Boots and love them to pieces.  The make me smile every week when I see them.  They both asked me today at different times if they could nominate me to be the President of this bowling league.  It made me feel good but I do not want that responsibility at all.  I go bowling for the fun of it.  I don't pay attention to the league rules and don't want to.  I'm happy just being on a team and visiting with everyone!

When I'm 90 (if I live that long) I want to be like these two women!  I might need to get a heavier ball though because I think they both bowl with a heavier ball than mine...they are not wimps! I seriously admire them both!