Sunday, June 29, 2008
Ensign Peak


Friday, June 27, 2008
Friday Favorites-Beach Baby



Random Update Post
First of all, the contest that I had, like 2 weeks ago, actually does have a winner. CG picked the winner because I seem unable to do it without feeling like I'm hurting everyone's feelings. So, if there are any complaints, send me an email and I'll pass it on to CG, guilt free. The winner of the lovely prize for best name is.......drum roll please.......
Nextly, we have decided to take our house off the market and just rent it out and, in theory, buy our dream house. So far, we have yet to find anything, but we're keeping our fingers crossed. This should be quite the adventure. We've already rented out th basement and have someone interested in the upstairs, but we don't have anywhere to go. Except my in-laws basement. But I'll keep y'all posted on if and when we'll be moving. And I guess I'll have to change my name to Landlady of Perpetual Chaos. Don't you kind of feel bad for our future renters?!
This is what Babs looked like yesterday morning when I went in to get her up from her nap:
Yeah, I kinda freaked out a little. She looks pretty happy here, but I don't think this is a good way to wake up. Don't worry though because I remained calm enough to take pictures and Lolly was there telling me what to do the whole time.
We were planning on visiting my Dad this weekend, but now I'm not sure if we're going to be able to go. Last night Lolly was sporting a fever of 104.3...after taking medicine. We're taking her in to the doctor this morning so hopefully it's just a virus since she seems to feel fine otherwise and we can still go on our trip. If not I'm going to be really sad, but I will definitely be rescheduling for another weekend soon.
Now, this is more of a question than an update. I've heard of other blogs doing fabric swaps where everyone who is interested signs up and then you get to send some cute, fun fabrics to that person that you think they might like and then you'll get some in the mail too. That's pretty much the only kind of swap I can even think of doing right now and sounds like a lot of fun, but I don't know anyone who is doing one. I would totally do one, but I don't think there would be enough people signing up to do it. Unless you want to. Does anyone know someone who is doing a swap like that? I would do it, but I think you have to have at least 5 people sign up and I'm not sure that I even have that many people who read my blog! ;o)
That's all the updates that I can think of for now. I didn't really get all that much sleep last night with Lolly being sick, but never fear. I do have a Friday Favorite.


Monday, June 23, 2008
Fancy Meeting You Here!
CG needed a part for one of our various yard care contraptions and since Home Depot is so close to Old Navy I asked him to drop me off there so I wouldn't have to get dragged into the home owner vortex that is Home Depot. As all of you know, we have had our house on the market for a while and in a vain attempt to make our house appear more "spacious" we packed half of our lives. I thought that I had kept out the next size of clothing for Lolly but have since found that I didn't. Poor Lolly. She's been running around in some less than comfortable summer clothes and midriff baring shirts looking like her mother clearly doesn't know how to dress her child. Or dress ups. I thought I might find some bargains on summer clothes at Old Navy so that was my official excuse for going.
As I was wandering through Old Navy I saw a woman that looked extremely familiar, but just about everyone looks familiar these sleep deprived days. But I decided to get a closer look anyway to see if it was who I was thinking it was. Then I happened to see a cute little girl with little blond curls and was pretty sure I knew who it was. It just had to be one of my favorite bloggers.....the one and only Hairyshoefairy! So, I mustered every ounce of courage my hermit self has and said that she looked familiar and asked if we knew each other. She said she didn't think so, but I was just positive it had to be her! Exposing myself as a total stalker, I asked if she had a blog. Then we started chatting and laughing like we've been friends forever. It's funny how you know so much about someone that you've never met just because you read their blog. Being the prepared blogger that she is, she pulled her camera out of her very cute purse and took our picture. Can I just say how unfair it is to have your picture taken after a long and less than attractive day next to someone who is very photogenic?!?! As a side note I think I need to break out some bronzer or something cause I'm kind of glowing and not in a good way, more of an "other worldly" way.
So we chatted and laughed and talked about how totally odd the situation was, but it was so much fun. CG and Lolly came to pick me and Babs up and got to meet them, too. Have you ever noticed that when you're out in public not looking your best you will ALWAYS see or meet someone and be wishing you had actually brought the diaper bag with you so that you could wash the guacamole off your baby's face and clothing or the ketchup off your toddlers face?! Wait, you mean that doesn't happen to everyone? Just me? Huh.....
We continued to chat until Lolly had totally worn out CG and left him begging for mercy. HSF and I made plans to get together with our kids and said goodbye. We also made a deal...I'll help her with her mantel and she'll help me with my hair. I think I'm getting the better end of that bargain! Then we purchased a new pair of flip flops for Lolly because what girl doesn't need another pair of shoes?! As we were standing in the check out line, we saw HSF come running back in the store looking slightly panicked and then ran back out a minute later. But now we all know about her less than legal hobby! He he. We've all been there before!
My girls and I are totally looking forward to playing with our new friends. Lolly even recognized them when she saw their blog this morning. Thanks not thinking I'm a stalker HSF! I had a great time chatting with you!


Friday, June 20, 2008
Friday Favorites-Color?
That post was deep. A nice deep pink.
Edited to Add:Conversation with CG
Me: Did you read my Friday Favorites post?
CG: Yes. You were half asleep when you wrote that, huh?
Me: (laughing) Yep.
CG: Yeah, I thought so.


Monday, June 16, 2008
A Little Religion To Start our Week Off Right
Religious Bras
A man walked into the ladies department of a Macy’s, one of the largest department store chains.
He shyly walked up to the woman behind the counter and said. “I’d like to
buy a bra for my wife”
“What type of bra?” asked the clerk.
“Type?” inquires the man “There is more than one type?”
“Look Around,” said the saleslady, as she showed a sea of bras in every shape, size, color and material.
“Actually, even with all of this variety, there are really only three types of bras,” replied the salesclerk.
Confused, the man asked what were the types.
The saleslady replied “The Catholic type, the Salvation Army type and the Baptist type. Which one do you need?”
Still confused the man asked “What is the difference between them?”
The lady responded “It is all really quite simple. The Catholic type supports the masses, the Salvation Army type lifts up the fallen, and the Baptist type makes mountains out of mole hills.
I wonder what the Mormon bra would be? Any ideas?!

Friday, June 13, 2008
Friday Favorites-Of The Canine Persuasion
Dexter's fabulousness is best told in pictures.
Cute little puppy.



Here is CG favorite picture of him. Dexter is a very good sport. He idolized CG.
Even with his redneck lip, he still looks regal.

Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Official Contest Rules
- Leave your name suggestion in the comments section of this post
- You can enter as many times as you like as the creativity hits you
- The more the merrier so if you know anyone who likes contests, send them on over
- I'll take suggestions until Sunday night at midnight (I know y'all will be around here right up until midnight!) so that everyone will have the time get the necessary diet coke, chocolate and sleep in order to come up with something fabulous
Let the contesting begin!


Tuesday, June 10, 2008
True Confessions...I cut my hair.
I didn't cut off all that much....


Monday, June 9, 2008
Maiden Voyage of the Mormon Assault Vehicle
Here are the highlights of our weekend. Well, some of them anyway.
We also went to a park downtown with a little stream and fountain for kids to play in. It's probably pretty popular, especially when the temperature hits the triple digits.
Speaking of the van, I'm thinking it needs a name. Something clever and funny. Hmmm...this could take some thought. Maybe we could have a contest and whatever suggestion we end up using that person gets a major award in the mail from me. Mail that isn't a bill. Everyone loves that. Of course, it could end up being a battle to the death for all 3 of my loyal readers! I'll let you know when I come up with something brilliant. And for all those who want to participate in the contest say "I".
Clearly it's late and I need to go to bed.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
We Have Arrived
For us it is this:
We have purchased our very first mini van. The mortgage, the girls, the dog...they were all just preparing us for our giant leap into adulthood.
We are now officially grown ups.


Monday, June 2, 2008
Lardy, Lardy!
The History of Aprons
I don't think kids know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half- hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that 'old-time apron' that served so many purposes.

