We, as a family, have a tough time watching the auditions for American Idol.
Not only for the sometimes squawking that come from the contestants,
but as Hard-working Dad says ... it also shows the occasional
exploitation of those with mental illness. A big "no-no" !

We do, however, enjoy seeing the finalists duke it out in the end.
Here are our rankings of the winners from the past American Idols.
Thumbs up, down or depends on the song? Do you agree?

Very Involved Mom (VIM) and Son Critique

Kelly Clarkson
VIM Thumbs Up Son #1 Thumbs Up

Ruben Studdard
VIM Depends Son #1 Thumbs Up

Fantasia Barrino
VIM Not sure Son #1 Have no idea who she is

Carrie Underwood
VIM Depends Son #1 Depends

Taylor Hicks
VIM Where is he? Son #1 Thumbs Down

Jordin Sparks
VIM Thumbs Down Son #1 Thumbs Up

David Cook
VIM Thumbs Up Son #1 Thumbs Up

Kris Allen
VIM Thumbs Up Son #1 2 Thumbs Up

Other Idol Favorites

Chris Daughtry
VIM 2 Thumbs Up Son #1 2 Thumbs Up

Elliott Yamin
VIM Thumbs Up Son #1 Likes "Wait for You"

Kellie Pickler
VIM Thumbs Up Son #1 Who is she?

David Archuleta
VIM Thumbs Up Son #1 Thumbs Up

Very Involved Mom will miss Paula Abdul!

Resolutions

Here are a few resolutions that we made at
Family Home Evening for 2010.
Perhaps you can guess whose resolutions goes
with which member of our family?

"Write a song"

"Read the Old Testament"

"Go to potty"

"Get a fridge and microwave"

"Hang up 3 pictures in our house"

"Publish numbers"

Some of us have more than one resolution.
We wish all the best in accomplishing
your goals in the new year!