8.6.10
Driving: I love driving through the canyon. It is also good that the kid does well in the car, but there is something about the beauty of nature that is calming and happy.
Ziplines: Okay... expect the unexpected here... I, scaredy-cat crybaby of the universe, climbed up a cargo net, walked across a rope walkway and went down a zipline tonight! Sure, it tooke me 25 minutes to my husband's 3... but still! I impressed myself!!!
Snacks: my family rocks in the food department. It's fun to never be hungry!
8.19.2010
8.5.10
Costco: So many wonderful things in that store... all in bulk... perfect for family reunions... amen.
Packing: don't you think that when you start the packing process you inevitably say to yourself that you're going to forget something... I've embraced that feeling, and raise you a "I'm going to forget 2 things!"
Piggies: you could think I'm going to talk about playing piggies with the kid... I'm not! We got some yummy pig we're going to make into wonderful yumminess! Umm Umm Yumm!
Costco: So many wonderful things in that store... all in bulk... perfect for family reunions... amen.
Packing: don't you think that when you start the packing process you inevitably say to yourself that you're going to forget something... I've embraced that feeling, and raise you a "I'm going to forget 2 things!"
Piggies: you could think I'm going to talk about playing piggies with the kid... I'm not! We got some yummy pig we're going to make into wonderful yumminess! Umm Umm Yumm!
8.4.10
Tickles: what is better than a screaming/laughing kid?
Standing up: Little E is standing and trying to walk. It is hilarious because today she grabbed hold of the little man and he grabbed her arms... then proceeded to make Little E walk backwards... until they crashed. Hilarious!
Finger foods: the kid has decided to revolt against anything on a spoon. Thank heavens for finger foods!
Tickles: what is better than a screaming/laughing kid?
Standing up: Little E is standing and trying to walk. It is hilarious because today she grabbed hold of the little man and he grabbed her arms... then proceeded to make Little E walk backwards... until they crashed. Hilarious!
Finger foods: the kid has decided to revolt against anything on a spoon. Thank heavens for finger foods!
8.3.10
Peeing on a stick: I like it when it comes back negative... at least this time I liked it! (I'm late, but now there's nothing to worry about!)
Prep time: I'm getting excited for our family reunion this weekend. I love spending time with family and I'm trying to find little things to do to make it fun for the kids.
Gratitude: I've had a lot of events happen, and a lot of things I'm looking forward to. I'm so grateful for my life. It has it's ups and downs, but overall, what a good ride.
Peeing on a stick: I like it when it comes back negative... at least this time I liked it! (I'm late, but now there's nothing to worry about!)
Prep time: I'm getting excited for our family reunion this weekend. I love spending time with family and I'm trying to find little things to do to make it fun for the kids.
Gratitude: I've had a lot of events happen, and a lot of things I'm looking forward to. I'm so grateful for my life. It has it's ups and downs, but overall, what a good ride.
8.2.10
Stress: I think that sometimes it's a good thing to be under high amounts of stress. For starters it reminds us of how good we normally have it, secondly, adrenaline is the mother of invention (forget about necessity!), and finally after solving a problem nothing feels better than letting go of the stress!
Freelance: I'm done for the time being... whew!
Support: I called G today in a total panic (see stress above) and he was able to calm me down, and help me find a solution as quickly as he could. I have my own personal computer handyman!
Stress: I think that sometimes it's a good thing to be under high amounts of stress. For starters it reminds us of how good we normally have it, secondly, adrenaline is the mother of invention (forget about necessity!), and finally after solving a problem nothing feels better than letting go of the stress!
Freelance: I'm done for the time being... whew!
Support: I called G today in a total panic (see stress above) and he was able to calm me down, and help me find a solution as quickly as he could. I have my own personal computer handyman!
8.1.10
A new month: isn't it wild that it's already August?!? It amazes me how the older I get the faster time goes.
Testimony meeting: I love our little ward. We might be few in numbers but we're huge in spirit!
Afternoon naps: after playing so hard, our little family had a good nap... well I laid down and pretended... but it was still good down time!
A new month: isn't it wild that it's already August?!? It amazes me how the older I get the faster time goes.
Testimony meeting: I love our little ward. We might be few in numbers but we're huge in spirit!
Afternoon naps: after playing so hard, our little family had a good nap... well I laid down and pretended... but it was still good down time!
7.31.10
Cracker Barrel: I love breakfast at the Cracker Barrel! So guess where we went this morning? YUM!
Dating: it was so amazing to feel like G and I were dating again. It was fun to just be goofy and laugh at things. I am reminded over and over again why I fell in love with this man.
Babies: we went home tonight and picked up the little man. He didn't really want to come home. I think that it is a tribute to my sister and her kids.
Cracker Barrel: I love breakfast at the Cracker Barrel! So guess where we went this morning? YUM!
Dating: it was so amazing to feel like G and I were dating again. It was fun to just be goofy and laugh at things. I am reminded over and over again why I fell in love with this man.
Babies: we went home tonight and picked up the little man. He didn't really want to come home. I think that it is a tribute to my sister and her kids.
7.30.10
Sisters: my wonderful and amazing sister took the day off of work so that she could take my kid for the weekend! It was so amazing to me! It meant so much to be able to have that time with my husband without a kid around. Thank you thank you!!! You rock!
Movies: G and I were able to goof off all day today. It was so much fun! We went out to breakfast, went to a movie, ate some more... pretty much the perfect day for me.
Sundance: to end the night G took me to Sundance to their outdoor theater. I huffed and puffed getting up the hill... apparently I need to do more Zumba... but once we were there it was amazing to be on a hill, sitting on a blanket, snuggled up to G. Good times!
Sisters: my wonderful and amazing sister took the day off of work so that she could take my kid for the weekend! It was so amazing to me! It meant so much to be able to have that time with my husband without a kid around. Thank you thank you!!! You rock!
Movies: G and I were able to goof off all day today. It was so much fun! We went out to breakfast, went to a movie, ate some more... pretty much the perfect day for me.
Sundance: to end the night G took me to Sundance to their outdoor theater. I huffed and puffed getting up the hill... apparently I need to do more Zumba... but once we were there it was amazing to be on a hill, sitting on a blanket, snuggled up to G. Good times!
7.29.10
Memories: 5 years ago I got married. I'm so grateful to have such an amazing person in my life. Grateful that he loves me and grateful for the many ways he shows his love. I couldn't have asked for a better match to me. I love that man!!!
Family time: G took the rest of the week off, so today we spent time as our little family. It was so much fun to be together and I'm grateful for the down time.
Dates: since the little man was feeling better my in-laws took him so that G and I could go out to dinner. It was nice to go and get something fun to eat. Even if it took us forever to decide what we wanted.
Memories: 5 years ago I got married. I'm so grateful to have such an amazing person in my life. Grateful that he loves me and grateful for the many ways he shows his love. I couldn't have asked for a better match to me. I love that man!!!
Family time: G took the rest of the week off, so today we spent time as our little family. It was so much fun to be together and I'm grateful for the down time.
Dates: since the little man was feeling better my in-laws took him so that G and I could go out to dinner. It was nice to go and get something fun to eat. Even if it took us forever to decide what we wanted.
8.06.2010
7.28.10
Sickos: the kid is sick today. I feel so sorry for him. His poor little bum...
Joints: have you ever noticed that when you're on the floor, your joints pop as you get up... yes, that is the sound of me getting older... you just have to laugh about it!
Laughter: I have always found it to be the best medicine. I'm grateful for a sense of humor when cleaning up isn't so fun.
Sickos: the kid is sick today. I feel so sorry for him. His poor little bum...
Joints: have you ever noticed that when you're on the floor, your joints pop as you get up... yes, that is the sound of me getting older... you just have to laugh about it!
Laughter: I have always found it to be the best medicine. I'm grateful for a sense of humor when cleaning up isn't so fun.
8.03.2010
7.27.10
Loves: whenever the kid is wanting to cuddle or to be held I will say the word "loves" to him. He will promptly sit on my lap and cuddle up. Today we gave a lot of "loves."
Wipes: as I found out that the kid was giving loves because he wasn't feeling so good, I was also reminded quickly of why I love wipes so much. They are handy to have for many a messy situation.
Computers: I am so grateful to have my handy dandy laptop. It is so useful and if I need to be mobile while I work I can. Yay for the invention! (and Yay that they don't cost an arm and a leg anymore!)
Loves: whenever the kid is wanting to cuddle or to be held I will say the word "loves" to him. He will promptly sit on my lap and cuddle up. Today we gave a lot of "loves."
Wipes: as I found out that the kid was giving loves because he wasn't feeling so good, I was also reminded quickly of why I love wipes so much. They are handy to have for many a messy situation.
Computers: I am so grateful to have my handy dandy laptop. It is so useful and if I need to be mobile while I work I can. Yay for the invention! (and Yay that they don't cost an arm and a leg anymore!)
7.26.2010
7.26.10
J's B-day: today is my nephew's birthday. It's amazing to me that 15 years ago I was in the room with my sister, her husband, and my parents to witness his birth. He came out with the most glorious hair. It was dark at the roots and had white tips. J has always been such a good kid and I'm so grateful for how much he loves my kid. Happy Birthday J!
Freelance X2: I got another smaller job given to me today. YAY!
Dad: my dad made me laugh today. He likes to tease, but at the end of the day I've always known that he loves me. I'm grateful for a dad that is not only a terrific father, but an amazing grandpa as well.
J's B-day: today is my nephew's birthday. It's amazing to me that 15 years ago I was in the room with my sister, her husband, and my parents to witness his birth. He came out with the most glorious hair. It was dark at the roots and had white tips. J has always been such a good kid and I'm so grateful for how much he loves my kid. Happy Birthday J!
Freelance X2: I got another smaller job given to me today. YAY!
Dad: my dad made me laugh today. He likes to tease, but at the end of the day I've always known that he loves me. I'm grateful for a dad that is not only a terrific father, but an amazing grandpa as well.
7.25.10
Chaos: I can only describe church today as chaos. Sacrament was loud, Sunday school was quiet, and sharing time was like walking into the zoo. I'm laughing right now because I can't believe that I'm comparing church with one of my family activities... but I totally am!
Friends: our Home Teachers came over today and the lesson was on friendship. I was humbled again by the blessing I have in my life of having such amazing friends. It amazes me how such wonderful people allow me to be a part of their lives.
Laughter: whenever my sister's kids come over the kid runs around the house with hysterical laughter. My in-laws came over after my sister's kids left and he was in such a great mood that it rubbed off and he was able to be very cute for them. Small blessings.
Chaos: I can only describe church today as chaos. Sacrament was loud, Sunday school was quiet, and sharing time was like walking into the zoo. I'm laughing right now because I can't believe that I'm comparing church with one of my family activities... but I totally am!
Friends: our Home Teachers came over today and the lesson was on friendship. I was humbled again by the blessing I have in my life of having such amazing friends. It amazes me how such wonderful people allow me to be a part of their lives.
Laughter: whenever my sister's kids come over the kid runs around the house with hysterical laughter. My in-laws came over after my sister's kids left and he was in such a great mood that it rubbed off and he was able to be very cute for them. Small blessings.
7.24.10
The day of painting: my niece came over today and G and I were able to paint without having a kid underfoot. We got the whole accent color painted. It's nice to have one section done, however, it's also daunting to have the rest of it to do! He he!
Pioneers: today is pioneer day! I'm grateful for my pioneer heritage. I'm grateful for the sacrifices they made so that I can have the advantages that are only here because of them. I'm blessed to know that I have English, Irish, Scottish, and French ancestors. The Irish and Scottish explain a lot. :) Blessed honored pioneers.
Date night with a kid: we are blessed to have a kid who is very well behaved. It's really fun to be able to go out on a date with him in tote and have him be a fun little man. He is so good at being entertained by his surroundings that when he is excited by playing with a straw G and I can have a good conversation. I love my little family.
The day of painting: my niece came over today and G and I were able to paint without having a kid underfoot. We got the whole accent color painted. It's nice to have one section done, however, it's also daunting to have the rest of it to do! He he!
Pioneers: today is pioneer day! I'm grateful for my pioneer heritage. I'm grateful for the sacrifices they made so that I can have the advantages that are only here because of them. I'm blessed to know that I have English, Irish, Scottish, and French ancestors. The Irish and Scottish explain a lot. :) Blessed honored pioneers.
Date night with a kid: we are blessed to have a kid who is very well behaved. It's really fun to be able to go out on a date with him in tote and have him be a fun little man. He is so good at being entertained by his surroundings that when he is excited by playing with a straw G and I can have a good conversation. I love my little family.
7.23.10
Freelance: I was offered a freelance job today! I'm so excited and thankful. It's nice to be able to keep up my skills and be creative, but also it's nice to have some extra cash. :)
Subway: eat fresh.
Book of a Thousand Days: I LOVED this book. So cute! I have been on this kick of reading tween novels, and this one is one of my favorites now. I'm glad that I got those pamphlets from the library.
Freelance: I was offered a freelance job today! I'm so excited and thankful. It's nice to be able to keep up my skills and be creative, but also it's nice to have some extra cash. :)
Subway: eat fresh.
Book of a Thousand Days: I LOVED this book. So cute! I have been on this kick of reading tween novels, and this one is one of my favorites now. I'm glad that I got those pamphlets from the library.
7.22.10
Dreams: I've always been a day dreamer, but I've also been blessed (cursed) with vivid dreams at night. Last night I had an amazing dream about a beautiful little newborn. (No, this isn't an announcement.) I'm grateful for the blessing of family and the fact that sometimes when I dream, my dreams come true.
Gravity: I first fell in love with this song because of SYTYCD, but today as my son accidentally turned on my ipod, I fell in love with it all over again.
Glasses: I wish my glasses were up to code (they are about 3 prescriptions old) but today I'm grateful for the fuzziness that is my sight with out contacts. I laughed at myself today as I bumped into things and stepped on things... It makes me giggle just to think about it. Thank heavens I live in the day and age of contacts.
Dreams: I've always been a day dreamer, but I've also been blessed (cursed) with vivid dreams at night. Last night I had an amazing dream about a beautiful little newborn. (No, this isn't an announcement.) I'm grateful for the blessing of family and the fact that sometimes when I dream, my dreams come true.
Gravity: I first fell in love with this song because of SYTYCD, but today as my son accidentally turned on my ipod, I fell in love with it all over again.
Glasses: I wish my glasses were up to code (they are about 3 prescriptions old) but today I'm grateful for the fuzziness that is my sight with out contacts. I laughed at myself today as I bumped into things and stepped on things... It makes me giggle just to think about it. Thank heavens I live in the day and age of contacts.
7.21.2010
7.21.10
Baby tables: my mom gave me the table that I grew up drawing on. It is currently in my family room and my kid loves playing under it. Today he took his cousin and was pointing to the top of it. He was talking gibberish, but I swear, she looked like she understood what he was trying to say.
Naps: it's a beautiful thing when 2 babies sleep at the same time.
The smell of fresh basil: I love it. It makes me happy because it makes me think of the yumminess I'm about to consume.
Baby tables: my mom gave me the table that I grew up drawing on. It is currently in my family room and my kid loves playing under it. Today he took his cousin and was pointing to the top of it. He was talking gibberish, but I swear, she looked like she understood what he was trying to say.
Naps: it's a beautiful thing when 2 babies sleep at the same time.
The smell of fresh basil: I love it. It makes me happy because it makes me think of the yumminess I'm about to consume.
7.20.10
The counter-top by the fridge: sadly for years the counter-top by our fridge has been the landing place for all things that I don't know what to do with. It's been pretty bad... but since I'm prepping for painting all those sad and lonely things finally had to find a home today. It's amazing how good it feels to see it completely cleared off.
Goo-gone: seriously one of the best products on the planet. SERIOUSLY!
Bath time: I love watching the kid be so happy in the water. Even thinking about it brings a smile to my face. I love his high pitched little squeal he gives when he is kicking his legs and the water splashes him, I love how he plays with the ripples in the water and is fascinated by the drain, I guess I just love the kid...
The counter-top by the fridge: sadly for years the counter-top by our fridge has been the landing place for all things that I don't know what to do with. It's been pretty bad... but since I'm prepping for painting all those sad and lonely things finally had to find a home today. It's amazing how good it feels to see it completely cleared off.
Goo-gone: seriously one of the best products on the planet. SERIOUSLY!
Bath time: I love watching the kid be so happy in the water. Even thinking about it brings a smile to my face. I love his high pitched little squeal he gives when he is kicking his legs and the water splashes him, I love how he plays with the ripples in the water and is fascinated by the drain, I guess I just love the kid...
7.19.10
Getting out of the house: there is something to be said for being a homemaker and the power of just getting out of the house. It's beautiful.
Prepping the house: I spent a good chunk of time today prepping the house for painting. I also was able to get one wall primed too. It was a pretty productive day.
Phones: sadly I'm one of those people that when I forget my phone at home I feel lost. I love my iPhone and the games/books/texting it gives to me.
Getting out of the house: there is something to be said for being a homemaker and the power of just getting out of the house. It's beautiful.
Prepping the house: I spent a good chunk of time today prepping the house for painting. I also was able to get one wall primed too. It was a pretty productive day.
Phones: sadly I'm one of those people that when I forget my phone at home I feel lost. I love my iPhone and the games/books/texting it gives to me.
7.18.10
Ruth: I love the Book of Ruth. I remember growing up that after my mom and I had read through the whole of the BofM we would pick other books to read and the Book of Ruth was one of my favorites. I was able to teach my Primary class today about Ruth and the example Naomi set for her. The beauty of obedience and the power true conversion has in the lives of family. It was a good day.
Parents: G's parents spoke in church today so we went down to their ward. I am amazed at the growth of my mother in law. Her sweet testimony is such a blessing in my life.
Brownies: we got this awesome recipe from my sister for these decadent brownies. G made them this morning and we took them to his parents house. If I say so myself they were pretty darn tasty! Good thing they were polished off or I might just have sat and ate them in a corner by myself.
Ruth: I love the Book of Ruth. I remember growing up that after my mom and I had read through the whole of the BofM we would pick other books to read and the Book of Ruth was one of my favorites. I was able to teach my Primary class today about Ruth and the example Naomi set for her. The beauty of obedience and the power true conversion has in the lives of family. It was a good day.
Parents: G's parents spoke in church today so we went down to their ward. I am amazed at the growth of my mother in law. Her sweet testimony is such a blessing in my life.
Brownies: we got this awesome recipe from my sister for these decadent brownies. G made them this morning and we took them to his parents house. If I say so myself they were pretty darn tasty! Good thing they were polished off or I might just have sat and ate them in a corner by myself.
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