365 Days of Something

Stick a Fork in Me, I'm Done!

2010-01-02T10:02:00.000-08:00

December 31st

After much thought and consideration Paul and I decided to skip Vegas this year and just stay local. We went up to Salt Lake for Eve, the city's New Year's party. We had a lot of fun. I am so glad I didn't welcome in 2010 in my PJ's!

I plan to scrap the year 2009 this year since I didn't keep up with that but then I am kissing this project goodbye. It was fun but I am relieved to be done. Have a wonderful 2010 everyone.

Dec. 30th

2010-01-02T09:58:00.000-08:00

What the heck? There's a seagull in our neighborhood. That's a first!

I know this picture sucks but,

2009-12-29T22:31:00.001-08:00

it is one of my favorite from the day. It was so cute watching them hold hands and skate together. It was Emma that offered to help Andrew. It warms my heart when they are nice to each other.

Time to catch up again!

2009-12-28T18:13:00.000-08:00

December 14th. One good thing about getting a lot of snow is it clears the air and makes for beautiful sunsets.

Dec. 15th

Tonight we spent almost four hours driving from the pediatricians, to urgent care to the hospital and back to urgent care because Emma had fallen on the ice the morning before. After all of that her x-rays showed she was perfectly fine. She did not have a broken elbow.
Dec. 16th

Emma got to perform some of the ballroom dances that she has been learning at the her Christmas party. She did great. We had a lot of fun watching her strut her stuff.
Dec 17th

Paul took my car up to go skiing. I was promised a car wash in return. We love the rainbow soap!
Dec 18th

Tonight we had a family game night. Marius got most of the attention, even though he didn't want it. We love our fuzzy buddy.
Dec 19th

Paul took the kids to a BYU basketball game and I stayed home and wrapped presents. IT was lovely having several hours of silence. Marius decided to help me wrap presents. He's a goofball.
Dec 20th

This was the last Sunday before Christmas. We got dressed in our new, fancy, Christmas clothes and took our traditional family picture in front of the tree.
Dec 21st

The first day of winter! Can you find the "G"?
Dec 22nd

Today was the last day of the 2009 school year. This is what we gave the teachers this year. Who wouldn't like a Kneader's gift basket? (Hopefully not their teachers.)

Dec 23rd

This is a Radko ornament that I got at Bath and Body Works a long time ago. I think it was when I was working there. The kids love it. One thing I do like about Christmas is all the memories that go along with the ornaments and decorations. They all tell a story.
Dec 24th

The children were all nestled snug in their beds, however they were no where close to being asleep. Santa came and got everything done earlier this year but it doesn't mean we got any more sleep. We were all way too excited.
Dec 25th

Merry Christmas. I think the kids were pleased with what Santa had brought them. What do you think? ;)
Dec. 26th

Oh how I love after Christmas sales. I got all of this fabric at 50% off. It is enough for two complete quilts and it was under $100!!! I was so excited. It felt like Christmas, oh wait...
Dec 27th

I saw the cutest Disney Perler bead kits at Robert's this year. I love me some Little Mermaid so I got that set for Emma. She went right to work on Ariel. How awesome is this? I love it. If she doesn't share I might have to buy another set so she can make me my own Ariel.
Dec 28th

Today the tree came down and so did the rest of the Christmas stuff. I can only handle it for so long LOL! I wouldn't mind the keeping decorations like the nativities and the Santa pictures but the tree dwarfing my living room drives me insane. Our house looks very bare right now but it's okay. I did get my shelf set for winter. Doesn't it look icy? I'm so happy with how it turned out.

Sunday Dec 13th

2009-12-14T21:57:00.000-08:00

"Wake up! I need attention and love. Seriously if you don't get up now I am going to jump on you and stab you with my claws." This is how Marius woke up Paul on Sunday morning. There's nothing like living with a cat.

Saturday Dec. 12

2009-12-14T21:54:00.000-08:00

Today we ran all over creation Christmas shopping, eating out and watching a Christmas Carol in 3-D. This is the only picture that was taken all day long though. Sad isn't it?

Dec 11th

2009-12-12T08:26:00.001-08:00

One thing I love about Christmas are the unexpected gifts and goodies and Paul brings home.

December 10th

2009-12-12T08:23:00.001-08:00

I am doing a lot less decorating this year. I only have my nativity sets out, my shelf is decorated and so is my hutch. I love changing out this shelf each holiday season.

Dec 9

2009-12-09T16:10:00.000-08:00

It's too damn cold.

Dec 8

2009-12-09T16:07:00.000-08:00

Snow plows. They are a necessary evil. They are loud. They wake me up and when I hear them I know there is snow, but they also make things a lot better, for the most part. Winter is here.

Dec 7

2009-12-09T16:05:00.000-08:00

Snow. It came. It sucks. It's cold. Poor kids.

Dec 6

2009-12-09T16:01:00.000-08:00

This is Karen and Carla. Each year they throw a ward Christmas party/open house. Tonight was their party for 2009. The kids love going and eating all the yummy finger foods. Thank you ladies for a fun night!

Dec 5

2009-12-09T15:59:00.000-08:00

Tonight we went up to the Energy Solutions Arena to watch BYU play basketball against San Francisco University. They had a Jazz Mustang on display that Andrew thought was cool. BYU won the game. I won't say it was tons of fun though. We had to move several times before we got good seats. It's a good thing it wasn't crowded.

Dec 4

2009-12-09T15:57:00.001-08:00

Tonight we started decorating our tree. It didn't end well. One of my ornaments broke and the kids clumped everything in certain sections. Oh well...

Dec 3

2009-12-09T15:55:00.000-08:00

I still need to do some trimming to square this puppy up and figure out the backing but otherwise it is done. I can't wait to see it quilted. I think it will be adorable. I would love to try this someday with pinks.

Dec 2

2009-12-09T15:53:00.000-08:00

It's that time again. I am trying to plan what outfits we can wear for Christmas pictures. I think this is what we are going with.

Dec 1, 2009

2009-12-09T15:51:00.000-08:00

Today is December 1st and I really have no complaints. There is no snow. It's still sunny and I'm not freezing to death. What more can I ask for?

November 30

2009-12-09T15:47:00.000-08:00

There are days when I woman needs a pie. A whole pie. Today was that day. I had a Razzelberry in the freezer taunting me so I baked it and started eating it after 9:00 pm. I love Razzelberry pies. I had some at Thanksgiving and it just wasn't enough. I fixed that.

November 29th

2009-12-09T15:41:00.000-08:00

This is currently my most favorite line of fabric ever. I have three quilt kits that I have bought or put together that uses this line. I'm in love.

I will update tomorrow

2009-12-06T21:18:00.000-08:00

I know I am slacking. I am so ready to be done with this. Anyway from here on out I think I will only post weekly. See you tomorrow.

11/28/09

2009-11-28T21:56:00.000-08:00

Today was the BYU vs. Utah Utes game. It went into overtime but WE WON!!! It was awesome. Go Cougars!

November 27th

2009-11-28T21:51:00.000-08:00

Black Friday!!!

This is the 3rd annual black Friday outing for Paul and I. I always look forward to this day. We had a rocky start (Me wanting to go early, Paul wanting to sleep) but it the end it was worth our efforts to go out in the crowds.

Nov. 26

2009-11-28T21:48:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 25th

2009-11-28T21:46:00.000-08:00

Have we mentioned that we have a lot of leaves? While Paul and I raked and bagged for 3 hours Andrew made the most of the ones we hadn't gotten to yet. He stacked them all up in the corner and then he and Emma took turns hiding in them. After that the kids took turns jumping off the fence into the pile. Awesome!

November 24

2009-11-28T21:43:00.000-08:00

We can't get enough of Cosmo. The basketball Cosmo is very athletic and so fun to watch. I can't wait to see more of his moves as the season goes on.

November 23rd

2009-11-28T21:38:00.000-08:00

I bought this kit a couple of months ago. I love it and love how quick it went together but was a little disappointed because it was much smaller than the one they had displayed in the shop. I went back in to buy some more fabric so I could extend it and they were sold out of the fabrics that were in the kit. I sewed some more strips on and the window pane chenille (that I got as a substitute) made the fabric pucker. At this point I am still debating my options.

326/365

2009-11-22T19:44:00.000-08:00

Holy cow this year is almost gone!

Tonight Emma and I made muddy buddies together. It was our first time making them. She was a big help. The only mistake we made was not making a full batch. They were delish and we all want more.

Saturday

2009-11-22T19:40:00.000-08:00

The kids got to meet LaVell Edwards at the BYU game on Saturday. Later we found out that he knows their grandma Fern. It's too bad we didn't have that info while we were chatting with him. If he had known he might not have been in such a hurry to get back to his box with his kettle corn.

Friday

2009-11-22T09:17:00.000-08:00

Friday night we left the kids over and David and Nancy's so Paul and I could go out for dinner. Nancy had tons of cookies for them to decorate. They really outdid themselves decorating. It looked like we came back to Santa's workshop.

Thrusday

2009-11-22T09:13:00.001-08:00

Emma won a medal at Reflections tonight for her picture of leaves that she took in our backyard. She was so excited!

Wednesday

2009-11-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

I can't believe this is the only picture I took all day. I wanted it for a product review for my other blog. (which you can read all about over there) I really wish I had something else to use today though.

Tuesday

2009-11-22T09:08:00.001-08:00

We spent a lot of time last night and tonight helping Emma clean her room. It had gotten so bad that we had to intervene. We re-arranged the furniture so she has more room in her floor for games and fun. She is so happy to have her room clean again.

Monday

2009-11-22T09:05:00.001-08:00

I think I may be finished. The reason I say I think is because it is suppose to have a red border and I don't think I like it. So for now it is done. If I choose to add the border I have another hour or so of work. No biggie. There is no way that I will be able to have the quilted before Christmas so it is going to hang on my rack just like this.

Sunday

2009-11-16T20:12:00.000-08:00

One of our family traditions is watching Amazing Race together on Sunday nights. Here are the kids right before we started this weeks episode. This season has fun because they went to Sweden. We were able to tell Emma "you rode on that train". It's fun to see them in places you've been. I really love the memories that we are creating as a family.

Saturday

2009-11-16T20:10:00.000-08:00

We didn't get as lucky today. I woke up to snow in our yard. At lease it didn't stick to the roads or stay around for long.

Friday

2009-11-16T20:08:00.001-08:00

Eww. Ick. Yuck. NOOOOOO! We dodged a bullet. Look how close it came to our yard. I am not ready for this yet. I hate snow.

316/365 Thursday

2009-11-16T20:06:00.000-08:00

Leaves, leaves and more leaves. Tonight we tried to rake the leaves but we didn't get very far. There were just too many. We did get a huge pile that the kids had a blast playing in.

315/365 Wed.

2009-11-16T20:03:00.000-08:00

Today I washed our sheets. Marius thinks our bed is his bed. He looked so put out when I took him off the down comforters and put him straight on the mattress. He's a total spoiled turd.

314/365

2009-11-10T18:34:00.000-08:00

See, leaves are charming and provide hours of entertainment. Emma asked me to come take a picture outside. I was on the phone so I handed her my camera. When she came back I checked her pictures and was surprised to see what she had done. By that time she was back out touching her peace sign up (the leaves fall so fast it was already getting covered) and that's when I snapped her picture. FYI-One leg of the peace sign is hiding behind her.

313/365

2009-11-10T06:41:00.000-08:00

It's going quicker than expected. I actually started sewing the top together tonight. I still don't think I will try and have it quilted before Christmas though. That would cut it really close. Anyway I am pleased with my progress.

Sunday Nov. 8th ( 312/365 )

2009-11-08T17:42:00.000-08:00

We have a very large backyard, with four very large trees that have very large amounts of leaves. I think it is quite charming to have a yard full of pretty yellow leaves. Paul hates it. They fall off late in the year. Usually they get snowed on before we get them picked up and then they get soggy and nasty. I'll be honest, they are a huge pain. They're still pretty though.

Saturday Nov. 7th

2009-11-08T17:39:00.000-08:00

Today our ward put on a Super Saturday and it was quite super. My favorite thing I made was this harvest sign. I love the colors and the wheat V made out of vinyl. I also made family blocks and a tile with a quote from President Monson.

Thursday 5th

2009-11-08T17:37:00.001-08:00

(sorry these are out of order)

I took some more pictures of my Thanksgiving stuff today. I love this Jim Shore pumpkin but often forget I have it. Oops. This year we found it again and I am happy to have it out on display.

Friday the 6th

2009-11-08T17:30:00.000-08:00

Forgive me for what I am about to do. I know this picture is not flattering at all but it's really all I've got. Paul and I went to Red Iguana on a date Friday night. Here is Paul enjoying his guacamole.

November 4th

2009-11-05T06:46:00.001-08:00

The one that started it all...

I found this big turkey at Hallmark years ago. I thought it was pretty awesome. I couldn't just have one Thanksgiving decoration though. See where this is going? Now I have a small collection of turkeys and a pilgrims and cornucopias and all sorts of random fall stuff. Last night it all came out for it's annual appearance.

November 3rd

2009-11-05T06:41:00.000-08:00

This is the quilt that I am taking to quilt group on Thursday. It is also the quilt that I have absolutely no chance of finishing before Christmas. If miracles happen and I actually do finish the top I guess I could just hang that over by quilt rack...

November 2nd

2009-11-05T06:38:00.000-08:00

While we were in California in September we took the kids to the Lego store in Downtown Disney. Emma bought a bucket of random pieces. She just busted that baby open and started creating this week. She created a whole scene but my favorite was this crab that she made out of wheel wells.

November 1st

2009-11-05T06:36:00.000-08:00

I figured it had been a while since we had seen Monsieur Marius. Doesn't he look thrilled to be featured again?

Happy Halloween

2009-11-03T15:38:00.001-08:00

There is actually another picture that I like a lot better but I chose this one since it sums up the day so well. We love Halloween!

Oct. 30th

2009-11-03T15:35:00.000-08:00

Today I was busy with Emma's class party and errands galore. I wanted something fun and festive for dinner that was also super easy. I made Witches Brew. Doesn't it look nasty? I'm sad to say, no one loved it.

October 29th 2009

2009-11-03T15:08:00.000-08:00

Today I was a good little housewife. I baked banana bread and it was delicious. Now if I could just muster up the energy to make zucchini bread with the two zucs that have been on my counter for over a month...

Wednesday

2009-10-29T08:22:00.000-07:00

Tonight is the school's skate night at classic skate. The kids were asked to dress up in their costumes. Andrew didn't get to go since he is sick but Emma went and had a great time. Paul is such a good daddy to take her.

Tuesday

2009-10-29T08:20:00.001-07:00

Last week sometime, someone shared red apples in the bounty booth. I took a bag and off I went. For one reason or another they never got taken into the house. They rolled around in the car for days. I finally brought them in but so far they haven't made it up the stairs. They are still sitting there. Right now. Oops.

Monday

2009-10-29T08:16:00.000-07:00

Today I decided to take a risk and drive from Macey's to Kneaders in the hopes of getting a cinnamon roll. They sell out really early in the day so there were no guarantees I would get my object of desire. When I got there I was thrilled to see they still had them. I bought three and some of their famous pumpkin bread. Since it is such a staple around here I thought I had better showcase it on my blog ;)

TIme to catch up

2009-10-25T20:14:00.000-07:00

October 14th.

Our flight to Portland was running about 30 minutes late. It took us a while to get our luggage, our car and then drive to our hotel. It was close to 12:30 Utah time when we got to our room. We both went right to sleep.

October 15th

Today we walked around downtown Portland. The vibrate autumn colors on the trees was a delight. We loved the city, especially Powell's.
October 16th

Today we drove to Tillamook and toured the cheese factory. I loved it there. It was so fun to see and sample the cheese. My favorite part of the day was when we ate the ice cream. It was delicious.
October 17th

Today we drove through the most severe rain I think I have ever driven through to see Multnomah Falls. We got so wet but it was worth it. The falls were gorgeous.

October 18th

Today is our last day in Portland. I wanted a picture of what we got to see each morning at breakfast. I just loved watching the streetcars and seeing the gorgeous fall leaves.
October 19th

Tonight we took the kids to see Stellaluna at the Scera. It was done with puppets. It was cute and the kids enjoyed it but I was glad when it was over. I don't recommend buying tickets for the night after returning home from a trip.
October 20th

Today Maggie and I went on a walk by the canal and the water had been drained. There was still some left and the ducks were trying to make the most of it. They were quacking back and forth and we joked that they were saying, "hey, where the hell did the water go?" They sounded confused LOL!
October 21st

While I was gone Emma made me a Christmas present. She wrapped it up so I wouldn't peek at it before Christmas. She even made me an ornament and used that as part of the packaging. It's adorable and I can't wait to put it on our tree this year.
October 22nd

My Aspens are turning yellow and dropping their leaves. It seems like yesterday that I was taking pictures of the brand new, green, tender leaves of spring.
October 23rd

Today was wonderful. I got to go to Salt Lake to see my cousin get married. It was so nice to be able to spend the day with family and to be at the temple.
October 24th

Today is the Homecoming game. BYU vs. TCU. Too bad that TCU creamed us. I do get very excited each time they light up the Y though. There is just something about it that makes me happy.
October 25th

Tonight we went to dinner and Joi and David's home. We went so that Paul and David could give Grandpa David a blessing for the surgery that he is going to have this week. While we were there we got to meet the new kittens, Max and Millie. They are ragdoll kitties. They are so cute and oh so fluffy.

286

2009-10-13T19:18:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my dryer died. This dryer was given to us a long time ago. Paul and I were living in our first home. We had a washer and a clothes line. That was it. The secretary where Paul worked offered us her old dryer. I remember her saying she didn't know how long it would last. That was over 13 years ago! Notice the wood paneling. Notice the broken lint catcher. This thing made the most horrid noises. The bearings were shot, but it kept going. It would get so hot it would scorch our underwear. We kept it though because it worked and it was free. Would you believe it was the heating element that finally gave out? I will miss you. You worked long and hard for us and I appreciate your service. It breaks my heart to see it sitting out back waiting to be taken to it's final resting place.

285/365

2009-10-12T22:19:00.000-07:00

Here is another one of outdoor Halloween decorations. I have to say, I do enjoy the orange lights and creepy spiders.

Sunday

2009-10-11T20:33:00.000-07:00

The kids wanted some scary Halloween stuff for our yard. While I would prefer cutesy harvest things (think hay bales, pumpkins and scarecrows) I aim to please. I surprised the kids with some tacky, scary, Halloween decor. I think our scene turned out pretty good.

Saturday

2009-10-10T21:21:00.000-07:00

Oh how I love pumpkins. They are all so unique. There are thousands of shapes and sizes. Tonight we saw warty pumpkins, large pumpkins, small pumpkins, green pumpkins, tall pumpkins, short pumpkins, and even mushy pumpkins. I loved them all.

Friday

2009-10-10T21:19:00.001-07:00

Aren't they cute? Father and son watching a movie on the laptop. Awww.

Thursday

2009-10-09T19:15:00.000-07:00

Tonight a small group of us girls got together and went to Fame. We really enjoyed it! When we got there though the theater was completely black, no lights at all, no other people. It was hilarious. Finally four other people showed up. We felt like we had a private showing.

Wednesday

2009-10-09T19:12:00.000-07:00

It seems like we have been going to Orem/Provo a lot lately. We drive through Lindon on our way and I am always in awe of the beauty of this tree. It is so unique the way it is part green and part red. Today I finally had my camera with me and I got a picture of it.

Tuesday

2009-10-09T19:10:00.000-07:00

Today I finally got to pick up my wall hanging from the quilters. I had asked for pumpkins but had no idea that they would do them like this in the light parts. It was such a fun surprise!

Monday

2009-10-09T19:08:00.000-07:00

Today the kids got to stay home from school because it was a teacher's prep day. It wasn't all fun and games though. Emma had two teeth pulled. She was very nervous going in but did great!

Sunday

2009-10-09T19:06:00.000-07:00

We love Halloween around here. Today we finally got everything put out. It's a bit of a clusterfudge but the kids and I like it.

Saturday

2009-10-04T19:23:00.000-07:00

Tonight we took the kids to see Into the Woods. It was great. I love that at the Scera they let you meet the cast after the show.

Friday

2009-10-04T19:20:00.000-07:00

Tonight we went to the BYU vs. Utah State game. It was a gorgeous sunset and the fall weather was crisp and cool. It was a perfect night for football.

Once Again I Can't Decide

2009-10-01T22:01:00.000-07:00

Mount Timp. or Apples? Only time will tell.

Wednesday

2009-10-01T18:31:00.001-07:00

What a difference a day makes. Yesterday I thought my head was going to explode from the heat while exercising and today it is chilly willy. I have to say that I prefer the cooler weather. It's cold weather that I can't deal with.

The Peach Shake Experiment

2009-10-01T18:28:00.001-07:00

Today I got to have lunch with some fabulous friends. We drove through Taco Amigo and then went to a park to eat. It was hot today and a peach shake sounded quite fabulous. I have to say I didn't like it. It was too chunky. I am so glad I tried it though. Now I no longer have to wonder if I would love it or not.

9/28/09

2009-10-01T18:17:00.001-07:00

This picture really doesn't do the beauty justice. I love fall. I remember my first fall in Utah. I couldn't believe how awesome the mountains looked. I still love looking up at the mountain and seeing all the splotches of color. It makes me very happy. I feel very blessed to live here.

270/365

2009-09-27T21:38:00.000-07:00

My goal this week is to get my Halloween stuff all put out. We aren't traveling, we don't have a birthday, I'm not preparing a lesson. I only have a couple of commitments. In theory it should happen. Paul says I am just going to jinx myself. Only time will tell.

BYU FOOTBALL!

2009-09-26T21:06:00.000-07:00

Today we got to go to our first game of the year. We missed last weekend's game because we were in California. The kids were a little sad that we got there too late today to play all the games that local merchants have set up outside the stadium but then we got to see Cosmo and they perked right up. Who doesn't love Cosmo?!?

Friday

2009-09-26T21:04:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Part Duex. Tonight we celebrated Emma's birthday with Paul's family. This is a cookies and cream ice cream cake that Emma wanted.

Thursday

2009-09-26T21:03:00.001-07:00

Today our precious baby girl turned 11. I can't believe it. Happy Birthday Love Bug.

Wednesday

2009-09-26T21:01:00.000-07:00

I am so far behind. I wanted all of my Halloween/Fall stuff out right after 9/11 but I still haven't done it. I just set out a couple of things that I bought this year but other than that I've done nothing. I need to get it together soon. (Don't worry the clock won't be staying)

The First Day of Fall

2009-09-22T19:31:00.000-07:00

Oh what a glorious day! It's my favorite time of year. I love the colors and the crisp cool air. Happy Autumn everyone. (Only one more G picture to go!)

Monday

2009-09-22T19:26:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things about California is the shopping. This trip was no exception. I dropped some dough in H&M. Swoon. My love affair began almost 10 years ago while in Stockholm. I bought several awesome skirts and a dress that I am way too fat for now at H&M. I didn't realize until recently that it was available in the US. My wallet wishes I didn't know. I am now on trend with the fall cardigan craze.

Sunday

2009-09-21T08:17:00.001-07:00

I decided to treat the family to brunch at Goofy's Kitchen. The thing I love about eating there is the level of interaction the kids get with the characters. They got to dance with Goofy, hug the chipmunks repeatedly and Andrew took a little stroll with Baloo.

Saturday

2009-09-21T08:15:00.001-07:00

You should have seen the kids today at the beach. It was like they had never seen the ocean before. They had so much fun and would have stayed for hours if we had let them.

Friday

2009-09-21T08:14:00.001-07:00

Here are the kids acting scared right before getting on the Hollywood Tower of Terror. We totally love this ride. It never gets old.

Thursday

2009-09-21T08:10:00.000-07:00

Help, I can't decide! I love them both for different reasons. This was our first day in the park. The kids and I went in alone and had a really good time. We had never seen Pocahontas and Meeko before so that was a treat. It was also not very crowded so I got a picture of the castle without anyone in it. That never happens.

Wednesday

2009-09-21T08:07:00.001-07:00

Here is another installment of which crappy picture do I choose? I took just a few at both the Salt Lake airport and the John Wayne airport. (our favorite by the way) None of them turned out well. I would like to blame the kids (they were acting goofy out of excitement) but I won't do that;) I will just pick a picture they aren't in!

My Autumn Bag

2009-09-15T16:25:00.000-07:00

I recently bought myself a new bag for autumn. Paul insists on calling it my mustard purse. I insist that it's saffron, not mustard, but I digress. Emma came home from Activity Days with five flowers. When I saw this one I knew I had to have it. I bought it from her (Oh yes I did) and put it right on my bag. It's awesome! I will think of here every time I see it.

Monday

2009-09-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

Today I was determined to finish my wall hanging. I was also determined to put on a double border (as seen here) but the light outer border was not meant to be. I couldn't live with the spacing inconsistencies so I took it off. (See Marius, he thinks these are custom made lounge pads. He couldn't be more wrong!)

Sunday

2009-09-13T21:13:00.000-07:00

I am so ready for Halloween. Each and every year I think, I can't buy more decorations there's no room for them, but every year I find something I can't live without. This argyle pumpkin spoke to me. I also have a small round one. They are just too cool!

Saturday

2009-09-13T21:10:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was Nancy's birthday but we waited to celebrate it until tonight. She had asked us all to write her a poem for her birthday. Paul and I gave her a series of haiku's. Happy Birthday Nancy.

Friday September 11th

2009-09-13T21:08:00.000-07:00

Today was the last day of Emma's flag duties at her school. I was glad that I was able to get a picture of her with our beautiful flag on September 11th.

Thursday

2009-09-13T21:06:00.000-07:00

Today I got to pick up my quilts! I am so excited to have them back. They look amazing. Now I need to find time to bind them. This one will be bound with the green fabric that you see in this picture.

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2009-09-09T15:57:00.000-07:00

I can't stop grinning. Seriously. I really can't stop. I poked my head, and camera, into the first ballroom dance class today. They were practicing their first step and then the teacher said "boys choice to practice holds." Watching these timid little boys pick a girl was just adorable. Really, it was too cute for words.

Mmmm Peaches

2009-09-08T21:58:00.000-07:00

Emma went peach picking again. She came home with sooo many. I was afraid we wouldn't be able to use them all so I did my what had to be done. I doubled the peach julius recipe tonight.

Monday

2009-09-08T21:54:00.000-07:00

Tonight Andrew came downstairs long after he was suppose to be in bed. He was so excited to show me his Transformer. It didn't matter that it was something I had seen many times before. He was so enthusiastic about showing it (the things he will do to avoid sleeping) to me again that I couldn't resist listening to him.

My Baby

2009-09-06T22:02:00.000-07:00

This past week I was asking my friends on Facebook if anyone had a little girl I could borrow. I was yearning for the good ol' days full of pink, plastic, crappy toys like Strawberry Shortcake and Littlest Pet Shop. When Emma came in wearing this shirt I couldn't help it. I hugged her and cried a little. She's still my little girl.

Saturday

2009-09-06T21:59:00.000-07:00

Are you ready for some football? BYU started their season today playing against Oklahoma University in the new Dallas Stadium and they won! Go Cougars!

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2009-09-04T21:29:00.000-07:00

My mom and dad came for a visit today. I had asked my dad if he could teach the kids how to fish and today was the day. We went up to Tibble Fork Reservoir to practice. Andrew has now earned his fishing belt loop and arrow points for all the activities associated with fishing. We didn't catch anything but we had fun! I love this picture because it shows how interested they were in everything that grandpa was doing.

I have to admit something...

2009-09-04T09:06:00.000-07:00

yesterday is the second time this year that I have forgotten to take a photo. Yesterday I took my camera everywhere but never used it. I got a really bad headache in the evening and went to bed around 9:00pm and never thought about taking a picture again. Two times out of the year is really not that bad, right? I snapped this one this morning and just plan to count it as yesterday.

Paul and I have been using this video for the last couple of days. It sucks, we ache but something needed to happen. Wish us luck.

Onto the next project

2009-09-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

I have started my autumn wall hanging. This one is super easy, super quick and I hope it ends up super cute.

Favorite Things

2009-09-01T22:07:00.000-07:00

One of my most favorite things in the world is vertical/misshapen pumpkins. Guess what? I'm growing one. It's a dream come true. Look at it in all of it's wonky glory. Could it be any more imperfect? I wonder how long before the weight of it rips it off my fence...

Tiki Tatoo

2009-08-31T21:39:00.000-07:00

It isn't everyday you get a custom tiki tattoo from the PTA president. I had no idea Mary Anne was such an artist! Andrew loves his tattoo and loves that it matches Harrison's. He didn't want to shower tonight because he was worried it would wash off, but he did, and it still looks great.

Fires

2009-08-31T21:32:00.001-07:00

The fires here and in California are mucking up the air. The positive is it does make for beautiful sunsets. I do hope it clears up soon.