Seems like being behind is what I am good at lately!
On Thursday we got up and ready, and Ellie, Libby and I went to Hattie's one-year well check. Their doctor is in a new office, so it was the first time there. It is a nice place and still fairly close, so that is good. Hattie measured at 20 lbs. 15 oz. and 30" long. She checked out good, except she had a little rash on her tummy. It just showed up that morning and I chalked it up to her wearing her new birthday PJs without them being washed first. But the doctor said it looked like a viral rash. He asked if she had been sick, so I told him about the fevers. He said that is what it was then...just the tail end of that and a rash from the fevers. It will go away on its own, so that is good. Because of that, he only wanted her to have 2 of the 4 shots she was supposed to get. On Wednesday night I was flipping through the channels and Larry King had another special on autism. The part I saw was about immunizations and autism. Some of the guests claim that after their children received some immunizations (namely the MMR shot) that they exhibited the first signs of autism. So when Dr. Kleiner said that was one of the shots, I got all worried. So I asked him about it and told him about the show. He said he would obviously do whatever I wanted, but he told me that he has never seen it in all his years of practice and there is a lot of research claiming the opposite. It did make me feel better, but it is still a little scary!
That night I went to a class on food storage and 3-month food storage. Now I just need to plan out what we'll eat and watch for sales. It seems so doable and we already have several meals, so I just need to finish up.
Friday was school and preschool and a pretty regular day. I did have a YW presidency meeting in the morning. Luckily Becky lets up do them at her house so the kids all just play together while we meet. That night, Brian and I had a different date. Way fun, but different than the usual (dinner, errands, etc.). We first picked up our wood for our den floors, then we ate dinner at Westgate at Motu's. It's like an island grill. I had a pulled pork BBQ sandwich and it was yummy. Then we walked over to the Jobing Arena and watched the high school state basketball finals. Brian has been wanting to see a high school game for a while, so we finally made it to one! A friend in our ward refs, and he was reffing the final game, so he got us in. We watched one girls' game and the 5A boys finals. It was fun to be young again at a high school event.
On Saturday morning, Brian took Ellie, Eliza and Libby on a hike at some of the new trails in West Wing. They had a great time and look forward to more of those. We are excited, too, because they are going to do some trails on Calderwood Butte, which is the mountain right out our front door practically! While they hiked, I was home with a sleeping Hattie. Brian helped with a move in the mid-day, then in the afternoon I went to a bridal shower, then on to an engagement photo shoot. Terri and I took the pictures together and we went to Westgate. After being there the night before, I thought it would be a cool place. It was until we got kicked out!!!!!!!! We are troublemakers. We were just minding our business taking pictures of the couple of cool places we found as we were walking around. Towards the end, a security guard stopped me and gave me the 3rd degree asking me 20 questions....who are you? Do you have a studio. Do people pay you for this? Who are those people? How do you know them? etc. etc. etc. He was so rude! He pulled out his "rule sheet" for Westgate and said there was no professional photography for commercial purposes. I still don't think we fit that category, so I was just really surprised. He doesn't know that the kind of cameras we have are actually quite common among the lay-photographer. But he didn't go for it. He said, "I think you have enough pictures...I have seen you all over." Weird! I was so mad!! So annoyed! It's not like we were taking pictures of specific things at Westgate, then going to sell them. Argh. OK...I will cool off now!
Today I had a meeting--Bishop's Youth Council--then it was church. Hattie made it all the way through and Ellie was close. During the last hour, I got to go to Relief Society for the visiting teaching conference. Those are always inspiring to me and makes me want to be a better visiting teacher.
Tonight we had dinner at my parent's house. My brother and his kids were there (missed you Kamille who was home with Luke who was sick) and my grandpa and his wife were here, so it was fun to chat with them. We haven't seen them in a bit because of his knee replacement he had in January.
Now it's time for a new week!
Saturday, March 01, 2008
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
One
Today is Hattie's first birthday!! This morning was school and preschool. I tried to give Hattie a nap, but she wasn't going for it. So we packed up and did some errands. We went to Costco, JoAnn's and Wal-Mart, then picked up Libby from preschool. We stayed busy by hurrying home and eating lunch, then I did some visiting teaching. I had to drop something off at Connie's house because she is going out of town, then I got to visit with Jessie. I felt bad having to bring my girls, so I didn't stay too long! We were finally done with our errands, so we came home and Hattie took a long, much needed nap! Ellie took a nap later, then Hattie woke up. It's hard when they flip flop like that! Eliza played after school at a friend's house and came home around 4. When she walked in I could tell something was wrong, and she burst into tears and said, "Katie might have broken her arm again!!" So they were on their way to urgent care. Eliza was so sad thinking her friend might have a broken arm. We found out later that it wasn't broken, but Eliza's caring was so sweet. She kept asking me to call her mom to see how she was and she wanted to take her dinner. Eliza really is caring and concerned for others.
After Brian got home, we scarfed down dinner, then did cake with Hattie. She knew exactly what she was supposed to do. She dove right in and started eating the cake! Somehow (I can't recall now how) she got a fork and seemed to know what to do with it! She was a MESS!!!! So it was straight to the bath and into her new jammies. Aren't they cute?!?! I love the green trim. She had the pants on tonight, but the shorts that go with them are so darling! She opened her gift (a little Leap Frog learning bus thing). After 4 girls, you kind of run out of things to get that we don't already have.
I grabbed the camera and took some 1 year shots of Hattie B.
I had to hurry off to mutual where I taught the laurels about photography. I think they all enjoyed it and learned some things they didn't know about their camera. I just hope I don't get a migraine from all the flashes! I didn't even think about it before!
I can't believe Hattie is already one! It has flown by--although it has felt like she has been here forever! We love having her in our family. She brightnes up a room when she is there!
After Brian got home, we scarfed down dinner, then did cake with Hattie. She knew exactly what she was supposed to do. She dove right in and started eating the cake! Somehow (I can't recall now how) she got a fork and seemed to know what to do with it! She was a MESS!!!! So it was straight to the bath and into her new jammies. Aren't they cute?!?! I love the green trim. She had the pants on tonight, but the shorts that go with them are so darling! She opened her gift (a little Leap Frog learning bus thing). After 4 girls, you kind of run out of things to get that we don't already have.
I grabbed the camera and took some 1 year shots of Hattie B.
I had to hurry off to mutual where I taught the laurels about photography. I think they all enjoyed it and learned some things they didn't know about their camera. I just hope I don't get a migraine from all the flashes! I didn't even think about it before!
I can't believe Hattie is already one! It has flown by--although it has felt like she has been here forever! We love having her in our family. She brightnes up a room when she is there!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Recap in fragments
Sunday:
--had a meeting
--had church
--came home
--went to my brother's for dinner
--made my favorite Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe (thanks Karolyn!)
--had Rhodes rolls. YUM!!
Monday:
--school
--preschool
--as part of our room re-do we planned to have someone come in and deep clean our house because of all the dust and gunk from the construction. So that was yesterday. They were here all day and cleaned everything!!!!!!!!! It feels so great! But I was a little offended at the end because she hadn't told Brian what she would charge but wanted him to see her work then decide. So at the end I was at a loss of where I should really start with a price (Brian was at work). I had an idea in mind, but I asked her, "How much would you usually charge?" She then proceeded to tell me, "Usually like X amount. We worked SO hard. It was SO bad." I was like ready to cry right there!!!!!!! So I wrote her the check and wanted her to leave! OK--so I don't deep clean my house every week (or month) or that often, but I do clean it and don't feel at all like my house is filthy! True, at any given time you could find crumbs from any meal, but that is how living with 4 kids goes! But we do clean up! And seriously, who cleans above the cupboards (ever) or on top of the fridge (regularly) etc. etc?. They did those because it was a deep clean people!!!!! Anyway..I was so offended. I might be over it but it has made me feel so self-conscious about my housekeeping skills!
--went to Target with my parents, Ellie and Libby to pick out Hattie's birthday gift. The plan was for Hattie to come, but she hasn't been feeling well (a fever--and tiredness.) So we went and picked it out for her. She got some bath toys and little ride-on toy.
Today:
--took E2, H and L to Brian's mom and I went and took some pictures of a friend's new baby.
--picked up my girls
--home
--played out front
--picked up Eliza
--piano lessons
--E2 & H naps
--quiet time for E & L and I laid down for a power nap. I was so tired!
--dinner
--had a meeting for girls camp this summer.
--Target
--American Idol! I am not too impressed with the boys tonight.
--had a meeting
--had church
--came home
--went to my brother's for dinner
--made my favorite Garlic Chicken Pasta recipe (thanks Karolyn!)
--had Rhodes rolls. YUM!!
Monday:
--school
--preschool
--as part of our room re-do we planned to have someone come in and deep clean our house because of all the dust and gunk from the construction. So that was yesterday. They were here all day and cleaned everything!!!!!!!!! It feels so great! But I was a little offended at the end because she hadn't told Brian what she would charge but wanted him to see her work then decide. So at the end I was at a loss of where I should really start with a price (Brian was at work). I had an idea in mind, but I asked her, "How much would you usually charge?" She then proceeded to tell me, "Usually like X amount. We worked SO hard. It was SO bad." I was like ready to cry right there!!!!!!! So I wrote her the check and wanted her to leave! OK--so I don't deep clean my house every week (or month) or that often, but I do clean it and don't feel at all like my house is filthy! True, at any given time you could find crumbs from any meal, but that is how living with 4 kids goes! But we do clean up! And seriously, who cleans above the cupboards (ever) or on top of the fridge (regularly) etc. etc?. They did those because it was a deep clean people!!!!! Anyway..I was so offended. I might be over it but it has made me feel so self-conscious about my housekeeping skills!
--went to Target with my parents, Ellie and Libby to pick out Hattie's birthday gift. The plan was for Hattie to come, but she hasn't been feeling well (a fever--and tiredness.) So we went and picked it out for her. She got some bath toys and little ride-on toy.
Today:
--took E2, H and L to Brian's mom and I went and took some pictures of a friend's new baby.
--picked up my girls
--home
--played out front
--picked up Eliza
--piano lessons
--E2 & H naps
--quiet time for E & L and I laid down for a power nap. I was so tired!
--dinner
--had a meeting for girls camp this summer.
--Target
--American Idol! I am not too impressed with the boys tonight.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
First Haircut
...for Ellie that is! At age 2, Ellie had her first haircut! I went to my friend Brooke and she straightened it up a bit and it looks so cute! And Ellie did great! I was wondering how she would act, but she climbed right up in the chair and sat still during the cut! She didn't quite grasp the concept of putting her chin down so Brooke could get a better look at the back; instead, Ellie leaned her whole body forward. It was funny.
Here is a before shot:
During & after...
Today Brian had to help out with a vendor fair that the Kiwanis club sponsored. So he left early this morning and set up and stayed till this afternoon and helped take it down. While he was gone Eliza went for a play date with a friend, and I took Ellie, Hattie and Libby to a craft boutique. My parents met us there, so luckily my dad could help with my girls! My friend Karlee was there selling her uber-cute wares. If you haven't checked out her stuff, go look! As tempted as I was (there is one fabric she uses that I am in LOVE with) I only left with one church bag for Ellie. She has been using a tote that is way too big for her, so I got her a cute one to take her stuff in. I also got to see her new diaper bag that she will be selling soon. It's adorable! She is going to be in another boutique in a couple of weeks. Here is the info:
Place: Arrowhead Elementary School (75th and Union Hills).
When: Saturday March 1st from 9-5 and Sunday the 2nd from 10-4.
She said she is working on a lot of stuff for that show, so check her out!
Tonight Brian and I went out. We stopped at Babies R Us to get a crib rail protector as Hattie has taken to chewing on her crib while she is waiting for us to get her out! We also stopped at JoAnn's for some fabric. My parents like to browse thrift stores, and I've had them look for some fun chairs I can use in photo shoots. They have found two chairs and I found fabric to recover them. I hope they turn out cute!
We ate dinner at a new restaurant (new to us). It's called Sandbar Mexican Grill and it's at the 101 and Northern. As we waited to be sat (sit? set?), we noticed this was a place where "hip" young people come to eat. And well, quite frankly, we aren't hip! But I loved my dinner! Brian had chicken tacos and thought they were kind of plain (there wasn't much on them), but my dinner was so good! I had the Mesquite Chicken Salad!! YUM!! Even Brian liked it. It had chicken, greens, mangoes, mandarin oranges, strawberries and a delicious prickly pear vinaigrette dressing. Can't wait to have that again!
Now we are home and finally catching up on the Apprentice from Thursday night!
Here is a before shot:
During & after...
Today Brian had to help out with a vendor fair that the Kiwanis club sponsored. So he left early this morning and set up and stayed till this afternoon and helped take it down. While he was gone Eliza went for a play date with a friend, and I took Ellie, Hattie and Libby to a craft boutique. My parents met us there, so luckily my dad could help with my girls! My friend Karlee was there selling her uber-cute wares. If you haven't checked out her stuff, go look! As tempted as I was (there is one fabric she uses that I am in LOVE with) I only left with one church bag for Ellie. She has been using a tote that is way too big for her, so I got her a cute one to take her stuff in. I also got to see her new diaper bag that she will be selling soon. It's adorable! She is going to be in another boutique in a couple of weeks. Here is the info:
Place: Arrowhead Elementary School (75th and Union Hills).
When: Saturday March 1st from 9-5 and Sunday the 2nd from 10-4.
She said she is working on a lot of stuff for that show, so check her out!
Tonight Brian and I went out. We stopped at Babies R Us to get a crib rail protector as Hattie has taken to chewing on her crib while she is waiting for us to get her out! We also stopped at JoAnn's for some fabric. My parents like to browse thrift stores, and I've had them look for some fun chairs I can use in photo shoots. They have found two chairs and I found fabric to recover them. I hope they turn out cute!
We ate dinner at a new restaurant (new to us). It's called Sandbar Mexican Grill and it's at the 101 and Northern. As we waited to be sat (sit? set?), we noticed this was a place where "hip" young people come to eat. And well, quite frankly, we aren't hip! But I loved my dinner! Brian had chicken tacos and thought they were kind of plain (there wasn't much on them), but my dinner was so good! I had the Mesquite Chicken Salad!! YUM!! Even Brian liked it. It had chicken, greens, mangoes, mandarin oranges, strawberries and a delicious prickly pear vinaigrette dressing. Can't wait to have that again!
Now we are home and finally catching up on the Apprentice from Thursday night!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Daddy Daugther Dance
Tonight was the "Gals & Pals Dance" at Eliza's school for dads and daughters. Eliza, Brian and Libby went. Eliza wanted Libby to go and we asked if it was okay and they didn't mind. It was a western theme, so they got all dressed up and were so excited. They both got a corsage. They had dinner and danced. Libby didn't dance, but Eliza did. Brian said they had a really fun time. They also got a cute pink plastic boot as a party favor.
Last night we sat down to watch The Incredibles with Eliza and Libby. I laid down and was out in about 3 minutes!!! I was out for the night. Very unlike me but very needed! But yesterday we went to the park day for an enrichment activity. First it was just Kari and I and our kids, then Karolyn came followed a little bit by Becky. The kids had fun playing and eating. Kari made these waaaay yum cookies...I need the recipe!
In the afternoon I did some errands and finally picked out and ordered our flooring! Now I am anxious to have it put in. I hope it was worth all my energy trying to decide! For dinner I made a recipe that is in our new ward cookbook. It is the Baked Ziti and it was great!!! We all loved it.
Today--I loved the cloudiness and rain! Libby had preschool, but other than that we stayed home. Ellie was so sad when Brian left with his two "gals," so she, Hattie and I took a field trip to Target. She got to look at the toys and books, which she loved and she got to pick out some ice cream, which she came home and ate two bowls full!! My parents came over for a minute and Ellie loved their attention and entertained them by "reading" books to them.
Happy weekend!
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
New Beginnings
Tonight was our young women New Beginnings night. It was lots of fun and went great! Our theme was "Who's On the Lord's Side" and it was a sports theme. We set up the cultural hall like we were watching a game and the chairs like bleachers. We had balloons and posters up, too. And most everyone who came wore sports attire or a jersey or team shirt. I asked a guy in our ward who is a DJ to be our music for the night. When people came, he played music. Then when each class president introduced the new girls in her class and after the new girl was introduced, she ran down the center of where the chairs were set up and high-fived the class presidencies and ran through a banner with her name on it, all while Mike played a fun song as background! We had a great speaker speak about our theme and she used a great analogy of all sports related stuff: coaches, teammates, spiritual locker room (going to church), etc. It was great. Then I gave out some MVP (Most Valiant Progress) awards to the girls who received their medallion this past year. When each girl came up, Mike played music. I ended up sharing a little ditty I threw together at the last minute using song titles from High School Musical. Here is what it was...I thought it was pretty creative.
"What Time Is It?" It’s Personal Progress Time! Let’s make this the “Start of Something New” and make it another year of having several of us earn our medallion. So "Get’cha Head in the Game" and work on a little something “Everyday.” The results will be "Fabulous." You can "Bet on It." Right now, I’ve "Gotta Go My Own Way," so I hope you’ll take this challenge and work to earn your medallion along with me. So let’s help each other "Work This Out" because "We’re all in This Together."
After it was over, we invited everyone to our "concession stand" where I had just gotten some typical concession stand treats that we handed out.
I am relieved it is over, but it did go well and was fun.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Behind
I am behind! Again!
Saturday:
We did some home chores--cleaning out the cars and the garage. That always feels so good! Then we looked at another flooring store. I still can't decide on a floor for the new room. I think I've decided, then I second guess myself! I wish the samples were like 5'x7' so you could really see what it would look like! We got a few more samples to consider. We also watched my nephew. The girls enjoyed having a boy around for a change.
On Saturday night I went to Stars on Ice with Eliza and Brian's two sisters. We go every year, but this was Eliza's first time going. It was a great show. Sasha Cohen was there along with Jamie Sale, David Pelletier and several other talented skaters. At one point a skater was skating to a country song called "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" and Eliza leaned over to me (right when they sang those words) and said, "I love this! This is so fun!" LOL I had to laugh inside. But we had a great time together. She loved having treats during the intermission. We got popcorn, a red rope and a "strawberry delight"--a frozen strawberry slush with whipped cream on top. She really wanted to get the skaters' autographs after, but they don't do that at these shows. She even found a paper and was ready!
Sunday:
Church. No meeting, but we were on time--even in the soft seats. But Ellie and Hattie weren't the best behaved. :( I taught the lesson in laurels. It was about a woman's responsibility to teach. For a handout I had a paper bag for each girl and put in an apple along with a little containter of that yummy toffee apple dip.
We had dinner at Brian's parents' house since his sister and family were down from Flagstaff. I snuck out early for a fireside.
Monday:
No school but Brian still worked. We mostly hung out at home, but I did do some errands in the morning. Crazily, I went to Costco. We started putting Hattie in a different car seat, so I don't know what I was thinking going there since I wouldn't have her car seat to take her in and keep her in. Ack! We managed but it was hectic for me! She sat in the cart for a bit but didn't want to stay there long. So I ended up holding her and trying to push the cart. Plus is was really crowded there. I guess everyone had the same idea that I did.
After Brian got home we ate dinner, then went to the resort for family home evening. We checked out the new pool and slide area, then sat on the lounge chairs and had a lesson. From there we drove out in the desert just west of our house and found a place to stop, get out for a minute and eat some brownies. Of course, Brian found a few hills to climb in his car--scaring me just a tad! I am such a wimp!
Today:
Eliza went to school, then it became a crazy day! Here's how it went.
--got everyone ready. Went to my moms and picked her up so she could ride with us on our errands. Most of them I just needed to run in so since she came, I could leave everyone in the car. First was Deseret Book to get some things for New Beginnings tomorrow night. Hattie got really fussy, so my mom got her out. She was fussy really the whole time! I think it's because she was hungry! We have transitioned her over to whole milk, but I forget it's not formula so I need to feed her food more. Bad mom. It was there that I looked down and realized I had Brian's shoes on. I had slipped them on at home to go out front, but I didn't bother to look down and change before leaving home. Oops. Luckily they were sandles, but they were a bit big on me and quite masculine! And I think it was there that Hattie lost her pacifier! We survived our errands, I think, then came home and did the school pick-up and piano lessons. Brian had a regional meeting today followed by a dinner, so we were on our own. We had dinner, played and danced to our iTunes.
All the girls are in bed sleeping, so I can relax now. Everyone breathe out with me now! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Here is a funny picture of Ellie. Or in other words: What happens when ELiza and Libby put on their dancing outfits and Ellie wants to join in. This is her interpretation.
And this is the latest on the room addition that is taking forever! I am not sure why, but at least we are really loving the results. I think all that is left is some paint touch up and the flooring. Then, of course, it'll be on to the cabinets and putting stuff back in!
Saturday:
We did some home chores--cleaning out the cars and the garage. That always feels so good! Then we looked at another flooring store. I still can't decide on a floor for the new room. I think I've decided, then I second guess myself! I wish the samples were like 5'x7' so you could really see what it would look like! We got a few more samples to consider. We also watched my nephew. The girls enjoyed having a boy around for a change.
On Saturday night I went to Stars on Ice with Eliza and Brian's two sisters. We go every year, but this was Eliza's first time going. It was a great show. Sasha Cohen was there along with Jamie Sale, David Pelletier and several other talented skaters. At one point a skater was skating to a country song called "Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy" and Eliza leaned over to me (right when they sang those words) and said, "I love this! This is so fun!" LOL I had to laugh inside. But we had a great time together. She loved having treats during the intermission. We got popcorn, a red rope and a "strawberry delight"--a frozen strawberry slush with whipped cream on top. She really wanted to get the skaters' autographs after, but they don't do that at these shows. She even found a paper and was ready!
Sunday:
Church. No meeting, but we were on time--even in the soft seats. But Ellie and Hattie weren't the best behaved. :( I taught the lesson in laurels. It was about a woman's responsibility to teach. For a handout I had a paper bag for each girl and put in an apple along with a little containter of that yummy toffee apple dip.
We had dinner at Brian's parents' house since his sister and family were down from Flagstaff. I snuck out early for a fireside.
Monday:
No school but Brian still worked. We mostly hung out at home, but I did do some errands in the morning. Crazily, I went to Costco. We started putting Hattie in a different car seat, so I don't know what I was thinking going there since I wouldn't have her car seat to take her in and keep her in. Ack! We managed but it was hectic for me! She sat in the cart for a bit but didn't want to stay there long. So I ended up holding her and trying to push the cart. Plus is was really crowded there. I guess everyone had the same idea that I did.
After Brian got home we ate dinner, then went to the resort for family home evening. We checked out the new pool and slide area, then sat on the lounge chairs and had a lesson. From there we drove out in the desert just west of our house and found a place to stop, get out for a minute and eat some brownies. Of course, Brian found a few hills to climb in his car--scaring me just a tad! I am such a wimp!
Today:
Eliza went to school, then it became a crazy day! Here's how it went.
--got everyone ready. Went to my moms and picked her up so she could ride with us on our errands. Most of them I just needed to run in so since she came, I could leave everyone in the car. First was Deseret Book to get some things for New Beginnings tomorrow night. Hattie got really fussy, so my mom got her out. She was fussy really the whole time! I think it's because she was hungry! We have transitioned her over to whole milk, but I forget it's not formula so I need to feed her food more. Bad mom. It was there that I looked down and realized I had Brian's shoes on. I had slipped them on at home to go out front, but I didn't bother to look down and change before leaving home. Oops. Luckily they were sandles, but they were a bit big on me and quite masculine! And I think it was there that Hattie lost her pacifier! We survived our errands, I think, then came home and did the school pick-up and piano lessons. Brian had a regional meeting today followed by a dinner, so we were on our own. We had dinner, played and danced to our iTunes.
All the girls are in bed sleeping, so I can relax now. Everyone breathe out with me now! Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.
Here is a funny picture of Ellie. Or in other words: What happens when ELiza and Libby put on their dancing outfits and Ellie wants to join in. This is her interpretation.
And this is the latest on the room addition that is taking forever! I am not sure why, but at least we are really loving the results. I think all that is left is some paint touch up and the flooring. Then, of course, it'll be on to the cabinets and putting stuff back in!
Friday, February 15, 2008
My radical time on Wednesday night at mutual ended a little too soon as I came down with a migraine after I got home. It was a bad one, too. I wasn't too worried at first because it was the first time I was going to try my new prescription. It was Relpax and supposed to be really good for migraines. And at $20 a pop, it better work! Well, it didn't touch it at all and seemed to make it worse!!! Great! Luckily I got it at night and was able to go to bed. By morning I was better although my head still hurt. I took some Tylenol and it felt better. But I still try not to move too fast or it sends me into a whirl.
On Thursday I didn't have much time before I had to pick Eliza up from school. It was parent teacher conferences, so they got early the past two days. It was kind of a weird day in that Libby went to the zoo with my sister-in-law and her kids, Sarah came over to watch Ellie and Hattie while ELiza and I zoomed over to a friend's house for a good-bye lunch for another friend who is moving. We had a nice time eating lunch and socializing. After the get-together, Eliza and I were errand-bound. I set out to go to a flooring store, but they weren't open (just the sign, hence my mistake in thinking they were open). But I found another one nearby. So I picked up some samples from them and we have to narrow it down from there. After several other errands, I dropped Eliza off at home and met Brian at her parent teacher conference. Her teacher had great things to say about her. She is doing well, is a great artist and writer and is a great citizen and so polite. We were happy to hear all that! After that we got dinner at Babbos for Valentine's day. Brian surprised me with yellow roses. He also gave each of our daughters a rose and a Valentine. They were so thoughtful and had a sweet message from him inside each one. He does that every year; it's so sweet. We have 4 lucky girls!
After getting Eliza from school and Libby from preschool today, we met Kari and her kids at the park. We had lunch and let the kids play, but we didn't last long as it was icy cold!!! Brrrr. Tonight Brian and I were able to go to the temple. Eliza and Libby went with my parents and Dallin and Abby to Chuck E. Cheese, and Ellie and Hattie had fun with Kathryn--one of my young women. Tomorrow things should settle down a bit, I hope!!
On Thursday I didn't have much time before I had to pick Eliza up from school. It was parent teacher conferences, so they got early the past two days. It was kind of a weird day in that Libby went to the zoo with my sister-in-law and her kids, Sarah came over to watch Ellie and Hattie while ELiza and I zoomed over to a friend's house for a good-bye lunch for another friend who is moving. We had a nice time eating lunch and socializing. After the get-together, Eliza and I were errand-bound. I set out to go to a flooring store, but they weren't open (just the sign, hence my mistake in thinking they were open). But I found another one nearby. So I picked up some samples from them and we have to narrow it down from there. After several other errands, I dropped Eliza off at home and met Brian at her parent teacher conference. Her teacher had great things to say about her. She is doing well, is a great artist and writer and is a great citizen and so polite. We were happy to hear all that! After that we got dinner at Babbos for Valentine's day. Brian surprised me with yellow roses. He also gave each of our daughters a rose and a Valentine. They were so thoughtful and had a sweet message from him inside each one. He does that every year; it's so sweet. We have 4 lucky girls!
After getting Eliza from school and Libby from preschool today, we met Kari and her kids at the park. We had lunch and let the kids play, but we didn't last long as it was icy cold!!! Brrrr. Tonight Brian and I were able to go to the temple. Eliza and Libby went with my parents and Dallin and Abby to Chuck E. Cheese, and Ellie and Hattie had fun with Kathryn--one of my young women. Tomorrow things should settle down a bit, I hope!!
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Like, Yeah, Totally!
Tonight for mutual we had a combined activity with the young men and it was a decades dance. We were supposed to come dressed from a certain decade. I chose the 80s. Rachel went 80s and was totally decked out and looked so cute. And Marcy was crazy in her 70's get-up! We had such a great time though! We danced and played games. It was a fun activity.
On Monday Libby didn't have preschool because her teacher broke her foot. So we did some errands and hung out at home. In the evening we had family home evening. I had bought some conversation hearts and decided to focus on service (seems like a recurring theme!). If I caught them showing love or serving, I put a heart in a small jar. When it's full, they get a reward.
Tuesday:
I can't remember what we did. That's terrible! Oh wait--Libby went to a birthday party. She was supposed to wear a princess dress but got dressed in jeans and t-shirt and said that is what she was going to wear. At the last minute, I asked her if she wanted to wear a dress. She decided to change and wear a dress! Silly girl. On the way home from the party, she said, "That was so fun. It was fun time." It is cute hearing that from her because she doesn't show emotion like that very much. During the party I raced to Wal-Mart and back. Last night Brian had a meeting, so I worked on putting the girls to bed. It went on way too long! To be honest, it's the part of the day that I don't like the most. When night comes, I just want them to be in bed so I can unwind! Ack! It certainly wasn't like that last night.
Today: Libby had preschool. I stopped by Target to get some leggings for my 80s outfit. Keith grouted the tile. We just have to stretch the carpet back, then the outside will be done. Then it will be on to the inside. It seems like it is dragging on!!! In the afternoon we spent a lot of time outside and I got plenty of scooter time in. I think I know why they call them Razors. They sides are so sharp. I caught a rough spot in the driveway a couple times and the scooter banged both ankles. OUCH!!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
5:55
That is what time Libby decided to wake up yesterday morning. I told her it was still the middle of the night and to crawl into bed with me and go back to sleep. Next thing I know she said, "It's 'five five six.'" I thought--this is going to be hopeless!! She kept telling me the time for a while, then it would get longer and longer in between until she had fallen back asleep. But, of course, then I heard Ellie and Hattie waking up for the day. It was about 7:15, so it wasn't too bad.
Yesterday morning we tidied up a bit, then went to Fry's for a minute before heading to the aiport. Brian's plane was a little late and the girls got a little restless. So we were happy to see the sign in the cell phone lot say "ready for pickup" next to his flight number. Everyone was glad to see daddy home! We came home, Ellie and Hattie napped and Brian took E and L to the park for play time and soccer time. In the evening we got Sarah to babysit and Brian and I went to the worldwide broadcast. It was about strengthening the family and it was excellent! It was motivating and gave me some great ideas and thoughts. We had Bajio again for dinner. It was delish(again).
Today was a good Sunday. I had a meeting, but I was able to get everyone's hair done before I left. Although when they show up at church it doesn't look as good as when I left! Marcy gave such a great lesson in young womens about making our homes a good environment. As part of her lesson she contacted each girl's mom and had her take one special thing from her room and write why it was so important and what it tells about that girl. It was touching and the girls were touched to hear what their moms had to write. After church Eliza and Libby did a puzzle, then wrote their Valentine's for Wednesday and Ellie did some coloring. We had breakfast for dinner at my parents, which is always a fun time.
Happy Valentine's week!
Yesterday morning we tidied up a bit, then went to Fry's for a minute before heading to the aiport. Brian's plane was a little late and the girls got a little restless. So we were happy to see the sign in the cell phone lot say "ready for pickup" next to his flight number. Everyone was glad to see daddy home! We came home, Ellie and Hattie napped and Brian took E and L to the park for play time and soccer time. In the evening we got Sarah to babysit and Brian and I went to the worldwide broadcast. It was about strengthening the family and it was excellent! It was motivating and gave me some great ideas and thoughts. We had Bajio again for dinner. It was delish(again).
Today was a good Sunday. I had a meeting, but I was able to get everyone's hair done before I left. Although when they show up at church it doesn't look as good as when I left! Marcy gave such a great lesson in young womens about making our homes a good environment. As part of her lesson she contacted each girl's mom and had her take one special thing from her room and write why it was so important and what it tells about that girl. It was touching and the girls were touched to hear what their moms had to write. After church Eliza and Libby did a puzzle, then wrote their Valentine's for Wednesday and Ellie did some coloring. We had breakfast for dinner at my parents, which is always a fun time.
Happy Valentine's week!
Friday, February 08, 2008
Randomness
Wednesday--
I had a good morning on Wednesday, then we took Brian to the airport. He had a business trip to New York. I can't remember what fund company it is for--I think Oppenheimer. They go and learn more about their funds and what they offer. He's been enjoying it as much as he can for being in meetings most of the time. His hotel is about a block from Ground Zero, so he got to go see that, which he said was really cool to see.
That night I had mutual, so I had to get a babysitter. I got one of my young women who graduated last year. They had a blast with her and even got pedicures. (She graduated from beauty school not too long ago, so they had fun). For mutual we went to Sarah Updike's house and made sugar cookies. She makes the best, best cookies and I wanted to learn, er...I wanted the girls to learn from her. :) She had some made for us to decorate, then we took them to 4 girls in our class who weren't there.
Thursday:
Thursday was a pretty normal day. Keith was here most of the day working on the room. At night we went to Kari's house for dinner. Rachel and her kids came, too, since all of our husbands are out of town. She made such a yummy dinner--chicken, potato casserole, rolls, salad, cookies. It was good and a lot of fun. The kids really enjoyed playing together. I have to laugh when I think about it because all of us moms were up and moving the whole night--helping kids with dinner or helping them get along, etc. Oh the things we do!
Today:
Today started early with Ellie getting up, then I had to hurry and get myself ready before Hattie woke up. Then I did the school run. Becky invited Ellie over to play with Claire, so I came home and put Hattie down for a nap and got a bunch done. I cleaned my kitchen and did a few other things. It was nice to have some time "alone!" After I got Libby from preschool and Ellie from Becky's, we went to Target to get a birthday gift for a party Libby is going to next week. This afternoon it was playtime, naps, making sugar cookies, etc. Keith painted the inside of the room today. The color is going to have to grow on me. It is blue, but just different than the neutral colors we are used to! I think once we get the cabinets up, it'll be nice.
Tonight we got McDonalds for dinner, then went to the park to eat and play for a bit. I must digress here about McDonalds for a minute. I gave my order and the voice "on the other end" sounded kind of like a machine. It was female, but pretty robotic. I pulled up to the window and it was a young guy. I teased, "Your voice changed!" Then I asked if it was a machine. He said, "No, it's someone in a different state." Hello?!?!?! Now McDonalds is now outsourcing the ordering to someone in a different state? What is this world coming to?
After we got home, it was bath time and decorating the cookies. It was a bit messy, but they seemed to have a fun time.
I am excited to go pick Brian up from the airport tomorrow! I'll leave you with some "just because" flowers Brian sent me last week.
I had a good morning on Wednesday, then we took Brian to the airport. He had a business trip to New York. I can't remember what fund company it is for--I think Oppenheimer. They go and learn more about their funds and what they offer. He's been enjoying it as much as he can for being in meetings most of the time. His hotel is about a block from Ground Zero, so he got to go see that, which he said was really cool to see.
That night I had mutual, so I had to get a babysitter. I got one of my young women who graduated last year. They had a blast with her and even got pedicures. (She graduated from beauty school not too long ago, so they had fun). For mutual we went to Sarah Updike's house and made sugar cookies. She makes the best, best cookies and I wanted to learn, er...I wanted the girls to learn from her. :) She had some made for us to decorate, then we took them to 4 girls in our class who weren't there.
Thursday:
Thursday was a pretty normal day. Keith was here most of the day working on the room. At night we went to Kari's house for dinner. Rachel and her kids came, too, since all of our husbands are out of town. She made such a yummy dinner--chicken, potato casserole, rolls, salad, cookies. It was good and a lot of fun. The kids really enjoyed playing together. I have to laugh when I think about it because all of us moms were up and moving the whole night--helping kids with dinner or helping them get along, etc. Oh the things we do!
Today:
Today started early with Ellie getting up, then I had to hurry and get myself ready before Hattie woke up. Then I did the school run. Becky invited Ellie over to play with Claire, so I came home and put Hattie down for a nap and got a bunch done. I cleaned my kitchen and did a few other things. It was nice to have some time "alone!" After I got Libby from preschool and Ellie from Becky's, we went to Target to get a birthday gift for a party Libby is going to next week. This afternoon it was playtime, naps, making sugar cookies, etc. Keith painted the inside of the room today. The color is going to have to grow on me. It is blue, but just different than the neutral colors we are used to! I think once we get the cabinets up, it'll be nice.
Tonight we got McDonalds for dinner, then went to the park to eat and play for a bit. I must digress here about McDonalds for a minute. I gave my order and the voice "on the other end" sounded kind of like a machine. It was female, but pretty robotic. I pulled up to the window and it was a young guy. I teased, "Your voice changed!" Then I asked if it was a machine. He said, "No, it's someone in a different state." Hello?!?!?! Now McDonalds is now outsourcing the ordering to someone in a different state? What is this world coming to?
After we got home, it was bath time and decorating the cookies. It was a bit messy, but they seemed to have a fun time.
I am excited to go pick Brian up from the airport tomorrow! I'll leave you with some "just because" flowers Brian sent me last week.
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
Rainy Day Schedule
Yesterday was so nice and rainy! And so cold! So instead of our regularly scheduled outside playing, we stayed inside and played games. We found Uno, which we haven't played in a while, Eliza and Libby played a half game of life, then we played one game of Apples to Apples junior. In the evening, Eliza and I did some errands, getting some paint at Lowe's, plates at Smart and Final for mutual tomorrow night and formula at Costco. I think it was our last time buying formula for Hattie. Soon she'll be on whole milk. Yeah!
Today we hung out at home. My girls have been so hard lately, so things have been really hard lately. So I am trying to think of new strategies to keep me from going crazy. I am about there, so I hope they work! I watched a friend's little boy today while she helped out with a funeral. Ellie and Libby loved having a little boy around. He was a novelty almost! He is about three weeks older than Hattie, but he's already walking, so that is funny to see. We survived although I think both babies were jealous when I would hold the other. It was a juggling act for sure!
Tonight we had a day-late family home evening since Libby fell asleep early last night. We didn't want her to miss a timely lesson on obedience!
In home-remodel news--the outside is painted but he still has to do the trim and the inside. I am getting antsy!!!
Today we hung out at home. My girls have been so hard lately, so things have been really hard lately. So I am trying to think of new strategies to keep me from going crazy. I am about there, so I hope they work! I watched a friend's little boy today while she helped out with a funeral. Ellie and Libby loved having a little boy around. He was a novelty almost! He is about three weeks older than Hattie, but he's already walking, so that is funny to see. We survived although I think both babies were jealous when I would hold the other. It was a juggling act for sure!
Tonight we had a day-late family home evening since Libby fell asleep early last night. We didn't want her to miss a timely lesson on obedience!
In home-remodel news--the outside is painted but he still has to do the trim and the inside. I am getting antsy!!!
Monday, February 04, 2008
Catching Up Again
Wed. night:
We had a great mutual night called "Inside Out Beauty School." Olivia did a great job organizing everything and I think the girls really enjoyed it. First, two ladies spoke about inner beauty and they did such a great job. One of the ladies talked about how we fought to have our bodies, so we need to be grateful for them and appreciate them. Then the girls rotated between 4 other classes: skin care, hair styles, hair products and make up. I learned some new things--like put your mascara on both side of your lashes to make them look longer.
Thursday:
I can't remember what I did. Bad!
Friday:
I picked Libby up a few minutes early from preschool and we went to Becky's for a friend's baby shower. The kids played while we visited and had lunch. It was a fun time. After we got home it was naps and time out front for the other girls. I love going out with them and I figure it's my only time to "exercise." Lately I've been riding all around on their scooter. I've only hurt myself once! It is fun and they love to ride with me.
That night we took the girls to the Chocolate Festival in downtown Glendale. My dad is good friends with the owners of Cerreta's Chocolates, so each year we take the girls down to make a chocolate pizza at their booth. They had a blast making it although they didn't really get it that you made it, then let it harden before eating. They were digging in right there--although I would have loved to, too!
Saturday:
Brian took the older three girls on a hike, while I stayed home with Hattie while she napped and I got to watch President Hinckley's funeral. It was a beautiful service and I loved hearing all the stories about him. Several were funny and they are just so "him." He was so respected and admired. President Monson even read a condolance letter from President and Mrs. Bush. It gave me the goosebumps to hear! It was still on when Brian got home with the girls and they were showing a video of and about President Hinckley. Eliza and saw it and said, "Is he alive again?!" She was so hopeful. :)
That night Sarah babysat and we did some errands--looking for flooring for the new room mostly. We had dinner at Bajio. So so yum. I have had it once before but our meal was so delicious. I had the Chicken Green Chili Salad. It just had such great flavor!!
Sunday:
Libby was up a lot in the night coughing and coughing, so Brian took Ellie and Eliza to his sister Laura's daugther's baby blessing (did you follow that?). Then we all met at our ward for church. Libby only seemed to cough at night which is weird but she has been fine since then and last night was better, too. It was our ward's Ward Conference and the meetings were great--mostly focused on the Sacrament. I learned a lot and was really informed and uplifted. Our Laurel class president taught our class lesson and did a wonderful job. She is so upbeat and fun. I had to teach the last 10 minutes. It went okay--never as good as I picture in my mind, but at least it is over!
In the afternoon/evening my mom and brother Brian and his family came over for dinner. We had Mexican haystacks which turned out yum. We set everything out and you layer chips, then meat seasoned for tacos, and you can add what you want: enchilada sauce, tomatoes, onions, salsa, cheese, sour cream, olives, etc. Yum! We watched for my dad on TV since the Super Bowl was here--in Glendale--and he had to work it! He said he saw some celebreties--Adam Sandler and John Travolta. Luckily there weren't too many problems and he got off at a decent time and was able to come over for a little bit.
Now we are in to a new week! Happy Monday!
We had a great mutual night called "Inside Out Beauty School." Olivia did a great job organizing everything and I think the girls really enjoyed it. First, two ladies spoke about inner beauty and they did such a great job. One of the ladies talked about how we fought to have our bodies, so we need to be grateful for them and appreciate them. Then the girls rotated between 4 other classes: skin care, hair styles, hair products and make up. I learned some new things--like put your mascara on both side of your lashes to make them look longer.
Thursday:
I can't remember what I did. Bad!
Friday:
I picked Libby up a few minutes early from preschool and we went to Becky's for a friend's baby shower. The kids played while we visited and had lunch. It was a fun time. After we got home it was naps and time out front for the other girls. I love going out with them and I figure it's my only time to "exercise." Lately I've been riding all around on their scooter. I've only hurt myself once! It is fun and they love to ride with me.
That night we took the girls to the Chocolate Festival in downtown Glendale. My dad is good friends with the owners of Cerreta's Chocolates, so each year we take the girls down to make a chocolate pizza at their booth. They had a blast making it although they didn't really get it that you made it, then let it harden before eating. They were digging in right there--although I would have loved to, too!
Saturday:
Brian took the older three girls on a hike, while I stayed home with Hattie while she napped and I got to watch President Hinckley's funeral. It was a beautiful service and I loved hearing all the stories about him. Several were funny and they are just so "him." He was so respected and admired. President Monson even read a condolance letter from President and Mrs. Bush. It gave me the goosebumps to hear! It was still on when Brian got home with the girls and they were showing a video of and about President Hinckley. Eliza and saw it and said, "Is he alive again?!" She was so hopeful. :)
That night Sarah babysat and we did some errands--looking for flooring for the new room mostly. We had dinner at Bajio. So so yum. I have had it once before but our meal was so delicious. I had the Chicken Green Chili Salad. It just had such great flavor!!
Sunday:
Libby was up a lot in the night coughing and coughing, so Brian took Ellie and Eliza to his sister Laura's daugther's baby blessing (did you follow that?). Then we all met at our ward for church. Libby only seemed to cough at night which is weird but she has been fine since then and last night was better, too. It was our ward's Ward Conference and the meetings were great--mostly focused on the Sacrament. I learned a lot and was really informed and uplifted. Our Laurel class president taught our class lesson and did a wonderful job. She is so upbeat and fun. I had to teach the last 10 minutes. It went okay--never as good as I picture in my mind, but at least it is over!
In the afternoon/evening my mom and brother Brian and his family came over for dinner. We had Mexican haystacks which turned out yum. We set everything out and you layer chips, then meat seasoned for tacos, and you can add what you want: enchilada sauce, tomatoes, onions, salsa, cheese, sour cream, olives, etc. Yum! We watched for my dad on TV since the Super Bowl was here--in Glendale--and he had to work it! He said he saw some celebreties--Adam Sandler and John Travolta. Luckily there weren't too many problems and he got off at a decent time and was able to come over for a little bit.
Now we are in to a new week! Happy Monday!
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Zoo
Today Libby had a preschool field trip to the Wildlife World Zoo. Libby has been so excited to go. This morning I got myself ready before anyone was up, then I came out to get Ellie who had woken up. I walked by Libby and Eliza's room and noticed their light on and Libby was totally dressed and getting her shoes on! We dropped Hattie off at Brian's mom's, then Ellie, Libby and I went to the zoo. It was a chilly morning!! But we had a great time. We cruised around the zoo and checked out all the animals. I had a little advantage that my girls get quite nervous around animals, so they both stayed right by my side! We took a ride on the little train they had. Ellie cried for the first half of the ride, then she finally settled down. After about 2 hours, we took a ride on the carousel (which was a labor of love seeing how dizzy it makes me!) and called it a day! The zoo was totally empty, so it was a great time to go.
We got home and Libby and Ellie decided to be a little rambunctious and make a lot of messes and just be difficult!
Update on the construction: yesterday was sanding (a MESS)and base boards. Today we got touch ups on drywall and ledges on the bottoms of the niches. He is trying to find a door! Home Depot and Lowe's didn't have any in stock. I hope he can find one soon! Then it's prime and paint, then on to the inside.
We got home and Libby and Ellie decided to be a little rambunctious and make a lot of messes and just be difficult!
Update on the construction: yesterday was sanding (a MESS)and base boards. Today we got touch ups on drywall and ledges on the bottoms of the niches. He is trying to find a door! Home Depot and Lowe's didn't have any in stock. I hope he can find one soon! Then it's prime and paint, then on to the inside.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Sore Back Side
That title about sums up my sledding adventure with the youth on Saturday. But first let me re-cap our Friday so I can stay in order. On Friday the drywall people came early and finished their part.
That night was our date night and we did a couple of errands before eating at Babbos. I had my new favorite--Chipotle Chicken Pasta. Yum!! Then we had to go to Wal-Mart and Frys for groceries. It was fun to be with Brian though.
Now on to Saturday. It started off early with a 4:20 alarm clock. I got ready and made sure I had all my snow gear. We met at the church at 5 and ended up leaving around 5:30 for Forest Lakes, which is up on the rim about 2.5 hours away. I drove and Rachel got to ride with me, so that was fun to chat the whole way. We had 5 young women with us. We ended up having enough room for everyone, but I was stressing a little bit as no other leaders were able to come with us. One other ended up coming to drive, so that was helpful. Once we got to our Bishop's parents' house, we put on our snow gear and went into their big heated workshop. Both Rachel and I had eaten breakfast, but we were starving! The priests had camped out the night before, so they were making breakfast and we were lucky enough to get a plate of food. Then we drove about 3 minutes to our sledding location. We had a lot of fun. Many of the girls were fearless, going up and down numerous times. For my first time down, Rachel and I went together and ouch. Rachel was in front and got snow in her face the whole time and I got my share when we landed. After that we got a little braver and did the plastic saucers (that made you turn in circles on the way down) and we did a "boogie board" type sled, even going head first on those. I tried the snow board once but didn't do that great. Overall it was a great day! I had a ton of fun sledding and being with the girls. A couple of the girls brought some flavored drink mix, so some of us sat and enjoyed snow cones with fresh snow. They were really good! While we were eating we got pelted with some snow balls the YM thought would be funny to throw!
When we walked back to the cars, we learned that the person who drove us over couldn't find his keys! He had put them in his pocket, which probably was a bad idea being in the snow. And by the end when we left, there were lots of people on the hill, so finding them would have been nearly impossible. We looked around the car, then I headed back to the hill scanning as I was walking. Meanwhile, back at the truck, several of them gathered around and one of them offered a prayer. As I was walking to the hill, people were walking back to the car and I asked them if they had seen any keys. I didn't have any luck, then I asked Dallin Peugnet. He said, "Yes." I thought he was kidding, but he proceeded to pull some keys out of his pocket and they were the missing keys! He had seen one of the younger kids playing with some keys and he asked, "Are those your keys?" They weren't, so Dallin asked for them (not knowing we were even missing any). It was just a quick and definite answer to prayer. After that little scare, we went back to the house and ate our sack lunch, then headed home. On the way home all the girls in our car had fallen asleep, with Rachel and I in the front wishing we were sleeping! After I got home I was feeling a bit sore, which has only gotten worse as the days go on. I have two good looking bruises on the backs of my knees where I think I must have slammed them hard on the sleds as we landed. I also have a not-very-pretty bruise on my back side. It continues to grow and I am feeling it! I am careful when I sit down or get up or roll over in bed! Ouch! But it was worth it. I was soooo tired when I got home. I sat down and dozed for about 15 minutes and it was so hard to wake up. I was sleeping hard!! That night the Miss America pageant was on, so I watched most of that in between putting girls to bed. I didn't really care for the new way they did the Miss America pageant. It was too casual. Just my opinion. I was sad when Miss Utah got voted out. She was my favorite. Brian went on a daddy-daughter with Eliza and they went to Cabellas and got dinner at the Johnny Rockets at WestGate. They had a fun time.
Sunday morning I had a meeting before church, then church--Sacrament Meeting--was crazy. It must have been the rain, but my girls were not very well behaved. I ended up in the foyer with Hattie and Ellie about half way through. Libby even had to go out once! I was not thrilled! The rest of the day was fine, though. I am not a big fan of our new church time though. By the time we get home, it's time to start dinner practically, it's too late for Ellie to nap, etc. But I am trying to get used to it. While I am complaining, can I just say that Hattie still is giving me trouble napping. She has been in her room crying for about an hour this morning. I went in once and had to change her diaper, but now she has no excuse! It's going to be some tough love this week I have a feeling to get her back on schedule.
Last night when Eliza and Libby were putting on their PJs, Libby accidentally put her head into one of the arm holes. It was so funny, then Eliza did it and they were being so silly. I couldn't stop laughing. It was so funny to me. I thought they looked like ladies who lived in another country with the wraps covering their heads.
And this morning--this is what we saw out our front door. Foggy day!
Happy Monday.
That night was our date night and we did a couple of errands before eating at Babbos. I had my new favorite--Chipotle Chicken Pasta. Yum!! Then we had to go to Wal-Mart and Frys for groceries. It was fun to be with Brian though.
Now on to Saturday. It started off early with a 4:20 alarm clock. I got ready and made sure I had all my snow gear. We met at the church at 5 and ended up leaving around 5:30 for Forest Lakes, which is up on the rim about 2.5 hours away. I drove and Rachel got to ride with me, so that was fun to chat the whole way. We had 5 young women with us. We ended up having enough room for everyone, but I was stressing a little bit as no other leaders were able to come with us. One other ended up coming to drive, so that was helpful. Once we got to our Bishop's parents' house, we put on our snow gear and went into their big heated workshop. Both Rachel and I had eaten breakfast, but we were starving! The priests had camped out the night before, so they were making breakfast and we were lucky enough to get a plate of food. Then we drove about 3 minutes to our sledding location. We had a lot of fun. Many of the girls were fearless, going up and down numerous times. For my first time down, Rachel and I went together and ouch. Rachel was in front and got snow in her face the whole time and I got my share when we landed. After that we got a little braver and did the plastic saucers (that made you turn in circles on the way down) and we did a "boogie board" type sled, even going head first on those. I tried the snow board once but didn't do that great. Overall it was a great day! I had a ton of fun sledding and being with the girls. A couple of the girls brought some flavored drink mix, so some of us sat and enjoyed snow cones with fresh snow. They were really good! While we were eating we got pelted with some snow balls the YM thought would be funny to throw!
When we walked back to the cars, we learned that the person who drove us over couldn't find his keys! He had put them in his pocket, which probably was a bad idea being in the snow. And by the end when we left, there were lots of people on the hill, so finding them would have been nearly impossible. We looked around the car, then I headed back to the hill scanning as I was walking. Meanwhile, back at the truck, several of them gathered around and one of them offered a prayer. As I was walking to the hill, people were walking back to the car and I asked them if they had seen any keys. I didn't have any luck, then I asked Dallin Peugnet. He said, "Yes." I thought he was kidding, but he proceeded to pull some keys out of his pocket and they were the missing keys! He had seen one of the younger kids playing with some keys and he asked, "Are those your keys?" They weren't, so Dallin asked for them (not knowing we were even missing any). It was just a quick and definite answer to prayer. After that little scare, we went back to the house and ate our sack lunch, then headed home. On the way home all the girls in our car had fallen asleep, with Rachel and I in the front wishing we were sleeping! After I got home I was feeling a bit sore, which has only gotten worse as the days go on. I have two good looking bruises on the backs of my knees where I think I must have slammed them hard on the sleds as we landed. I also have a not-very-pretty bruise on my back side. It continues to grow and I am feeling it! I am careful when I sit down or get up or roll over in bed! Ouch! But it was worth it. I was soooo tired when I got home. I sat down and dozed for about 15 minutes and it was so hard to wake up. I was sleeping hard!! That night the Miss America pageant was on, so I watched most of that in between putting girls to bed. I didn't really care for the new way they did the Miss America pageant. It was too casual. Just my opinion. I was sad when Miss Utah got voted out. She was my favorite. Brian went on a daddy-daughter with Eliza and they went to Cabellas and got dinner at the Johnny Rockets at WestGate. They had a fun time.
Sunday morning I had a meeting before church, then church--Sacrament Meeting--was crazy. It must have been the rain, but my girls were not very well behaved. I ended up in the foyer with Hattie and Ellie about half way through. Libby even had to go out once! I was not thrilled! The rest of the day was fine, though. I am not a big fan of our new church time though. By the time we get home, it's time to start dinner practically, it's too late for Ellie to nap, etc. But I am trying to get used to it. While I am complaining, can I just say that Hattie still is giving me trouble napping. She has been in her room crying for about an hour this morning. I went in once and had to change her diaper, but now she has no excuse! It's going to be some tough love this week I have a feeling to get her back on schedule.
Last night when Eliza and Libby were putting on their PJs, Libby accidentally put her head into one of the arm holes. It was so funny, then Eliza did it and they were being so silly. I couldn't stop laughing. It was so funny to me. I thought they looked like ladies who lived in another country with the wraps covering their heads.
And this morning--this is what we saw out our front door. Foggy day!
Happy Monday.
Sunday, January 27, 2008
So Sad
We were so sad to hear the news of the passing of President Gordon B. Hinckley--president of our church. We will miss him. He holds a special place in our hearts and we just loved him. The happy thing for him is that he had a lovely reunion with his sweet wife who passed away a little bit back. But it is still sad for us and I have an empty place in my heart.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Day 3 of Office Redo
Today is day three of our office redo. We are taking our living room and making it into 2 rooms. Part will be our sitting/living room area and the new room will be an office, computers, crafts, etc. Day 1 included taking out the carpet and framing.
Day two was more framing and electrical.
And today has been more electrical and now dry wall.
It sure is taking shape and we are happy with how it is looking. I thought and thought (and thought some more) and drove Brian crazy trying to decide what we were going to do with the walls. ...like what kind of openings or niches or doors, etc.!!! I even crafted a 3-D portrayal so I could get a better idea of what it was going to look like! We decided to do arched openings at the top and two niches on both walls. It's been a little hectic being home with my girls while all the work is going on.
In other news. Hattie has been terrible at her naps!!!!!!! She has had some sort of stomach virus that is literally working its way though. But she would either not nap or just nap for like 30 minutes. So now I guess I am going to have to retrain her! Not fun. I hope she catches on quickly. I can't handle it much longer!!!
Tonight was scrapbook night at Becky's and I actually got something done. For the past probably 6 years, organizing my pictures has been on my list of new year's resolutions. Well, I am finally getting to it!!! I put pictures in a album that you just slip the photos in. I will be so thrilled if I can get my photos out of boxes and in those!! At least my girls can at least look through them. Wow--two goals started in one week!! What's next!?
Day two was more framing and electrical.
And today has been more electrical and now dry wall.
It sure is taking shape and we are happy with how it is looking. I thought and thought (and thought some more) and drove Brian crazy trying to decide what we were going to do with the walls. ...like what kind of openings or niches or doors, etc.!!! I even crafted a 3-D portrayal so I could get a better idea of what it was going to look like! We decided to do arched openings at the top and two niches on both walls. It's been a little hectic being home with my girls while all the work is going on.
In other news. Hattie has been terrible at her naps!!!!!!! She has had some sort of stomach virus that is literally working its way though. But she would either not nap or just nap for like 30 minutes. So now I guess I am going to have to retrain her! Not fun. I hope she catches on quickly. I can't handle it much longer!!!
Tonight was scrapbook night at Becky's and I actually got something done. For the past probably 6 years, organizing my pictures has been on my list of new year's resolutions. Well, I am finally getting to it!!! I put pictures in a album that you just slip the photos in. I will be so thrilled if I can get my photos out of boxes and in those!! At least my girls can at least look through them. Wow--two goals started in one week!! What's next!?
Monday, January 21, 2008
Food Storage Monday
A goal of mine for a bit now has been to get my food storage organized and situated so A.) I can use it and rotate through it and B.) to see what I still need to get. So today my sister-in-law and food storage guru, Chrystalyn, came over and helped me! Honestly is was really fun and so productive. See all those containers in the picture? Those have just been in boxes in my pantry, so we got those out and washed and filled! I got a labeler and have had lots of fun labeling the containers. It is so refreshing to get that done! It feels so good. Now it'll be way easier for me to rotate through it.
Before she came over I took advantage of Brian being home and swept and mopped the floors. Yay!
After the big food storage day, I took some pictures of my niece in her baptism dress. She was baptized last March, but are just finally getting around to pictures!
It was a good, productive day off! Our girls had fun playing with Chrystalyn's kids, Brian took Ellie on some errands, then Libby got a turn to do some errands, Eliza had a playdate with a friend from school......It was a good Monday.
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