Have I mentioned that I can't find the cord to get pictures from my camera? Which really makes me mad...because I have some really cute ones on there. The kids piano recital pics turned out super cute, Hope's birthday pics, etc etc....
So, just boring ol' me tonight. Seth and the bigger kids ( not Sadie)...are attempting a back yard campout tonight....We wanted to do something fun and free..so we are giving it a try. We roasted marshmallows on the BBQ for Smores....and I brought Sadie in for bed.... We'll see how long they last!!!
I went and saw Twilight on opening night....yep..midnight baby....with 20, 000 14 yr olds! I went with a few gals from my Ward....it was so fun! I am glad I went..I enjoyed it. I really loved the books....so I think the movie would have to be REALLY bad for me to not enjoy it. Like, I love Edward.....for reals. :)
I have been busy tonight making Ella's 4th Birthday party invitations. They turned out so cute! She wanted to have a Wizard of Oz birthday...so I found ruby slipper stickers and glittered them all up ...put in on the shimmery blue Bazzill card, with gingham backing ( like Dorthy's dress) I diecutted and glittered up some big e's and threw them on there too with some sparkley red ribbon. Ella approves!...she loves sparkles! Hard to believe she will be 4 in 2 weeks!!!!!
Thanksgiving is just around the corner....which makes me miss home and loved ones....( I know I know..I was just there!)...but I think we all miss the Thanksgivings we might have grown up with...I certainly miss not having to cook!!! IT wouldn't be so bad with a double oven...but with just one...I feel like I am cooking for days...
Well, I am going to peek out on the "cold ones"....( shameless Twilight wink wink)...
Hopefully I will find that cord in the mean time. Hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!!!
Peace!
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Short on Time
Top ten exciting and notable things that have happened in our family lately::::
1 - last month Hope won the Kid of Character award at school for CARING - boy, they got that one right...she is a very caring girl! Congrats Hope!
2 - Luke won this month for Fairness...way to go buddy!
3 - Luke has been playing soccer on a team for the past 2 months....this is his first team since he was 4 or 5. He rocks! We are so proud of his hustle....go Luke!!!and the White Dragons!!!!
4- Ella is the star student this week at preschool. She got to have show and tell and gets to bring in her fave snack. What does Ella love? Puppies and Horses!!! ( that hasn't changed!)
5 - On September 28th...Hope turned 7....yep 7...can you believe our Hopey Girl is growing up so fast? We had a scrapbooking party that was a lot of fun!
6- My great Aunt Maryanne turns 100 this next month. Happy Birthday Aunt Maryanne!!! She is the best! I just love her to pieces!
7 - Sadie got 2 molars and another small tooth in the front, along with her first haircut. ( just a little evening out)
8- Luke and Hope had their first piano recital this weekend....they both performed a solo number...and were awesome!!!! Aunt Christine has been teaching them and they are really catching on. I love love love to hear them practicing, they sound so good!!!
9- okay I am out of happenings - and out of time! gotta run!
1 - last month Hope won the Kid of Character award at school for CARING - boy, they got that one right...she is a very caring girl! Congrats Hope!
2 - Luke won this month for Fairness...way to go buddy!
3 - Luke has been playing soccer on a team for the past 2 months....this is his first team since he was 4 or 5. He rocks! We are so proud of his hustle....go Luke!!!and the White Dragons!!!!
4- Ella is the star student this week at preschool. She got to have show and tell and gets to bring in her fave snack. What does Ella love? Puppies and Horses!!! ( that hasn't changed!)
5 - On September 28th...Hope turned 7....yep 7...can you believe our Hopey Girl is growing up so fast? We had a scrapbooking party that was a lot of fun!
6- My great Aunt Maryanne turns 100 this next month. Happy Birthday Aunt Maryanne!!! She is the best! I just love her to pieces!
7 - Sadie got 2 molars and another small tooth in the front, along with her first haircut. ( just a little evening out)
8- Luke and Hope had their first piano recital this weekend....they both performed a solo number...and were awesome!!!! Aunt Christine has been teaching them and they are really catching on. I love love love to hear them practicing, they sound so good!!!
9- okay I am out of happenings - and out of time! gotta run!
I slack...I am a slacker
Okay - you know it is bad when someone you didn't even know read your blog comes up to you at Church and tells you it is time to update your blog.... thanks Michelle...I guess I needed some extra motivation. To be honest, I feel like I am still recovering from my jaunt back east. I flew to Pittsburgh with Sadie and Ella for 8 days..where we drove back home ( Canada = home) for my cousins wedding. Sadie should be ban from all aircraft. The girl never slept a wink on either flight of apx. 5 hours!!!!!!! Kill me!!! I know it could have been worse, she didn't cry the whole time or anything...it was just hard to keep her happy...in such a small place...without constantly slamming the poor people's seat in front of us...etc.. I even tried drugging her for the flight home, because I really thought I might have a nervous breakdown if she wouldn't sleep again. Well, instead or drowsiness, Sadie experienced "combativeness:, a rare side effect. She hit, slapped and even bite me....THE WHOLE TIME.......it was horrible.
I know the Lord was mindful of me, because I kept it together and was able to keep her quiet most of the time. A sweet lady a row across from us stopped me in the bathroom after the flight to tell me she thought I was a good Mom... how sweet!...she quickly followed that up with a .."Now, go find Daddy!"
Amen sister!!!!
SO, ...here are the top things I miss most about home..in no particular order: Family ( you know who you are!) , Real Chinese Food....( sorry American Chinese people....you DO NOT have it going on!) Harveys hamburgers( yum!), east coast Pizza.....the real thing baby!.....changing leaves, ( I thoroughly annoyed my sister by pointing out all of the fall colors!) Polite drivers ( I am sorry but AZ drivers are the worst!)...and candy. ( the candy here STINKS!)
Over all the trip was as success...it was tough with Sadie...she didn't adjust well, sleep well, etc. I wore everyone out with my craziness....But it was great to see so much extended family..and show off pics of my "GIGANTIC" family. ( their words, not mine!) :) :) :)
I would never turn down time with my sisters...can't beat it!
I got to see my Grandma too...aka Great grandma around here....that is always a treat..she is getting up there...I think she said 86. If I overshot..she doesn't have a a computer, so it's all good!!
I will post pics....I need to post about so many things that have happened in our family...yikes~~~
I know the Lord was mindful of me, because I kept it together and was able to keep her quiet most of the time. A sweet lady a row across from us stopped me in the bathroom after the flight to tell me she thought I was a good Mom... how sweet!...she quickly followed that up with a .."Now, go find Daddy!"
Amen sister!!!!
SO, ...here are the top things I miss most about home..in no particular order: Family ( you know who you are!) , Real Chinese Food....( sorry American Chinese people....you DO NOT have it going on!) Harveys hamburgers( yum!), east coast Pizza.....the real thing baby!.....changing leaves, ( I thoroughly annoyed my sister by pointing out all of the fall colors!) Polite drivers ( I am sorry but AZ drivers are the worst!)...and candy. ( the candy here STINKS!)
Over all the trip was as success...it was tough with Sadie...she didn't adjust well, sleep well, etc. I wore everyone out with my craziness....But it was great to see so much extended family..and show off pics of my "GIGANTIC" family. ( their words, not mine!) :) :) :)
I would never turn down time with my sisters...can't beat it!
I got to see my Grandma too...aka Great grandma around here....that is always a treat..she is getting up there...I think she said 86. If I overshot..she doesn't have a a computer, so it's all good!!
I will post pics....I need to post about so many things that have happened in our family...yikes~~~
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
The Best!
I am passing along this link to my fave recipe blog.....I met this lady on a scrapbooking message board...She is amazing... I want to try everything on there! Our faves so far are the cinnmon rolls...to die for! Santa Fe Chicken Salad...so good.... and tonight we are having smashed potatos.
I love all the pics that go with each recipe.....it makes me feel more confidant in trying something new. Check it out! and be sure to let me know what you try!
http://creatingpostitnotes.blogspot.com/
I love all the pics that go with each recipe.....it makes me feel more confidant in trying something new. Check it out! and be sure to let me know what you try!
http://creatingpostitnotes.blogspot.com/
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Quirks - Nicole tagged me
Nicole tagged me on her blog....so I thought I would play along...although most people I know who read this blog are here for the pictures of the kids...so, sorry if you are getting more than you bargained for here....
The RULES1. Link the person who tagged you…In my case, Katie.2. Post these rules.3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them
( I don't know how to link anything...I Am lucky I figured out how to post this!!!..my wonderful sister is responsible for my cute blog paper..thanks Chel!)
here goes:
1 - I don't like my food to touch.....I like those plates where everything is separated.
2- I make up pet names for everything....I annoy people...because they can't forget my silly little names I make up....especially for "private parts"...sorry, people, I can't say them!!!!!!! ( my poor kids!)
3 - I never eat the "white yucky part" of an egg...I take it out ALWAYS. I call it the "body". gross, I know. You know, that little piece of nastiness hanging out by the yolk...
It was so funny when Wendy, my university roommate of 3 yrs....told me all these years later that her and her husband think about me and me egg issues all the time!
4- I am deathly afraid of bats....I hate them and I can't understand why Heavenly Father created such a disgusting flying rodent. I don't care WHAT they eat....it isn't worth it!!
5 - I hate belly buttons.....even my kid's. I try never to touch them...except for the occasion quick soapy wash..... I blame Cindy Moorehead......
6- I say things in 3's...no idea why...a story that comes to mind that I still get razzed about happened at Jardine's when Seth and I were dating I think...Adam, Seth and I were eating chips and salsa....at one point we ended up running out of chips...and we were totally bummed. I suddenly remembered there was a bag in the pantry ..and shouted while pointing... "The brown bag! The brown bag! The brown bag!!! ( figures it would have to do with food.....but it extends to all areas!)
Wow, I can think of all sorts of quirky things about myself..I must be quirky. :)
Ok, so I don't know how to link you all, but Julie, Christine, Tiffany,Mel, Chel, go for it!!!
The RULES1. Link the person who tagged you…In my case, Katie.2. Post these rules.3. Tell about 6 unspectacular quirks of yours.4. Tag 6 fellow bloggers by linking them
( I don't know how to link anything...I Am lucky I figured out how to post this!!!..my wonderful sister is responsible for my cute blog paper..thanks Chel!)
here goes:
1 - I don't like my food to touch.....I like those plates where everything is separated.
2- I make up pet names for everything....I annoy people...because they can't forget my silly little names I make up....especially for "private parts"...sorry, people, I can't say them!!!!!!! ( my poor kids!)
3 - I never eat the "white yucky part" of an egg...I take it out ALWAYS. I call it the "body". gross, I know. You know, that little piece of nastiness hanging out by the yolk...
It was so funny when Wendy, my university roommate of 3 yrs....told me all these years later that her and her husband think about me and me egg issues all the time!
4- I am deathly afraid of bats....I hate them and I can't understand why Heavenly Father created such a disgusting flying rodent. I don't care WHAT they eat....it isn't worth it!!
5 - I hate belly buttons.....even my kid's. I try never to touch them...except for the occasion quick soapy wash..... I blame Cindy Moorehead......
6- I say things in 3's...no idea why...a story that comes to mind that I still get razzed about happened at Jardine's when Seth and I were dating I think...Adam, Seth and I were eating chips and salsa....at one point we ended up running out of chips...and we were totally bummed. I suddenly remembered there was a bag in the pantry ..and shouted while pointing... "The brown bag! The brown bag! The brown bag!!! ( figures it would have to do with food.....but it extends to all areas!)
Wow, I can think of all sorts of quirky things about myself..I must be quirky. :)
Ok, so I don't know how to link you all, but Julie, Christine, Tiffany,Mel, Chel, go for it!!!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Back to School ALREADY!!!!
I am not sure what is up with AZ, but the kids had their first day fo school on Monday. We barely got back from UTah Sunday night....from Dave's wedding weekend. The kids might have been a little groggy, but they all made it. Luke started the 3rd grade.....holy crap. Hope started the 2nd grade and Ella started preschool as well...her and Lucy get to go together, so that is extra fun.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)