Showing posts with label what we're up to. Show all posts
Showing posts with label what we're up to. Show all posts
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
>>LIFE LATELY
It sure is hard to blog these days. When I'm not chasing Henry around the house or playing games with Clover, I'm either changing diapers, making bottles, doing laundry, loading or unloading the dishwasher, trying to sneak in a shower or I'm sitting down for a second trying to catch my breath. Taking care of two little babes is exhausting....but I love it and I wouldn't want to be doing anything else.
We've been busy with all sorts of fun stuff. I guess not really "fun" stuff....but stuff. We're looking to buy a home here in Casper, so we've spent plenty of nights out looking at what's on the market. It's exciting and scary and overwhelming all at the same time.
We took a trip to Denver this past weekend for some doctor's appointments at the Children's Hospital. We met with Clover's endocrinologist, ENT, pulmonologist, a sleep doctor, had some x-rays done and some blood labs drawn. Clover is doing very well, but she is still struggling with her sleep apnea. Her last sleep study which was done back in June showed that she quite breathing 14 times an hour. Ugh. I tell ya, there is nothing worse than watching your little baby sleep and then see them stop breathing. She is on supplemental oxygen at night and during naps and we have started her on a few different medications to try to strengthen her lungs and get her breathing better. She also has reflux so we are trying to get a handle on that.
Her tone has improved dramatically over the past few months. She can hold her head up like a champ and she just learned how to sit by herself. She still won't bear any weight on her arms or legs, so we are still working on that. I'm not sure if she physically can't or she just doesn't like to....probably a combination of both.
She is smiley and goofy and makes us laugh every day.
Henry is cute and sweet and doing all sorts of fun stuff. He is walking, he loves to dance and sing and his latest thing is to answer the question, "what does a cow say?" He does the cutest little "mooo." He is currently teething on both sides of his mouth, top and bottom. He has a huge eruption cyst on the top of his gums and if it doesn't drain on its own pretty soon, we will have to take him to a pediatric dentist and have it done surgically. Poor kiddo....he is pretty miserable, but still manages to smile and be a sweetie pie. He will be one in a couple weeks which makes me very sad. He is the little baby of the family and he is growing up way too fast.
Curtis and I are doing pretty well. Curtis stays busy at work and I stay busy at home. Most nights we are so dang tired we just have to laugh....otherwise we might cry. :)
I am really looking forward to celebrating the holidays this year with the kiddos. I love this time of year and it is exciting to think about starting new traditions with our little family.
So, there you have it....the "short" version of our life lately. We are happy, healthy and busy.
We've been busy with all sorts of fun stuff. I guess not really "fun" stuff....but stuff. We're looking to buy a home here in Casper, so we've spent plenty of nights out looking at what's on the market. It's exciting and scary and overwhelming all at the same time.
We took a trip to Denver this past weekend for some doctor's appointments at the Children's Hospital. We met with Clover's endocrinologist, ENT, pulmonologist, a sleep doctor, had some x-rays done and some blood labs drawn. Clover is doing very well, but she is still struggling with her sleep apnea. Her last sleep study which was done back in June showed that she quite breathing 14 times an hour. Ugh. I tell ya, there is nothing worse than watching your little baby sleep and then see them stop breathing. She is on supplemental oxygen at night and during naps and we have started her on a few different medications to try to strengthen her lungs and get her breathing better. She also has reflux so we are trying to get a handle on that.
Her tone has improved dramatically over the past few months. She can hold her head up like a champ and she just learned how to sit by herself. She still won't bear any weight on her arms or legs, so we are still working on that. I'm not sure if she physically can't or she just doesn't like to....probably a combination of both.
She is smiley and goofy and makes us laugh every day.
Henry is cute and sweet and doing all sorts of fun stuff. He is walking, he loves to dance and sing and his latest thing is to answer the question, "what does a cow say?" He does the cutest little "mooo." He is currently teething on both sides of his mouth, top and bottom. He has a huge eruption cyst on the top of his gums and if it doesn't drain on its own pretty soon, we will have to take him to a pediatric dentist and have it done surgically. Poor kiddo....he is pretty miserable, but still manages to smile and be a sweetie pie. He will be one in a couple weeks which makes me very sad. He is the little baby of the family and he is growing up way too fast.
Curtis and I are doing pretty well. Curtis stays busy at work and I stay busy at home. Most nights we are so dang tired we just have to laugh....otherwise we might cry. :)
I am really looking forward to celebrating the holidays this year with the kiddos. I love this time of year and it is exciting to think about starting new traditions with our little family.
So, there you have it....the "short" version of our life lately. We are happy, healthy and busy.
Thursday, September 26, 2013
>>WE'VE GOT A WALKER!!
Oh my, my little guy is growing up right before my eyes. He's 10 1/2 months old and took off walking today!
Henry is such a joy in our home. He's a ball of energy, he's silly, he's funny, but he's also shy in front of others, he's a complete sweetheart and he's a little smarty pants.
I love my boy!!
Henry is such a joy in our home. He's a ball of energy, he's silly, he's funny, but he's also shy in front of others, he's a complete sweetheart and he's a little smarty pants.
I love my boy!!
Thursday, May 23, 2013
>>ER VISIT
Yesterday we ended up taking Clover to the Emergency Room. This was her 3rd trip to the ER since we brought her home from the NICU. Poor little sweetie. She has had a cold for a couple of days now and her congestion just got to be too bad. I could tell she was struggling to breathe and she also had a lot of mucous/phlegm in her chest and throat that she kept choking on. She just isn't quite strong enough to do a good cough to get it out....so to the ER we went.
They started breathing treatments on her right away, then proceeded with x-rays and blood work. Getting blood is always a joke....it's complete torture for poor Clover and in the end, they are never able to get a vain and they end up poking her in the heal. It just breaks my heart every time.
Everything came back looking okay, but they wanted to admit her for the night because she was requiring more oxygen than what she is usually on at night.
I stayed the night at the hospital with Clover while the boys (daddy and Henry) slept at home. I think it was a loooong night for all of us.
Clover was able to leave the next day after having a pretty decent night and getting her breathing under control. Henry was SOOO happy to have his sister back. I could tell he missed her and didn't like having her away.
They started breathing treatments on her right away, then proceeded with x-rays and blood work. Getting blood is always a joke....it's complete torture for poor Clover and in the end, they are never able to get a vain and they end up poking her in the heal. It just breaks my heart every time.
Everything came back looking okay, but they wanted to admit her for the night because she was requiring more oxygen than what she is usually on at night.
I stayed the night at the hospital with Clover while the boys (daddy and Henry) slept at home. I think it was a loooong night for all of us.
Clover was able to leave the next day after having a pretty decent night and getting her breathing under control. Henry was SOOO happy to have his sister back. I could tell he missed her and didn't like having her away.
Monday, May 20, 2013
>>KID'S FIRST TRIP TO UTAH
We got really brave and decided it was time to take the kids to Utah. They did as good as they possibly could have during the long drive. We made it as far as Ogden Canyon before Henry officially decided he was DONE being in his carseat.....so...the last 45 minuets of the drive was a real doozy.
It was great to be able to see our family. It has been too long.
While we were there, we were able to bless the kiddos. Curtis said a fabulous blessing for both babies and it was a very special and touching day. It was also Mother's Day, so that was extra neat.
Here is our attempt at getting a family photo of us after the blessing...
This was their first time on grass....they weren't very impressed.
It was great to visit with the grandmas and grandpas. I sure love my family!
This trip also marks the first time Clover or Henry wore summer clothes. Oh happy day! They are SO cute in their shorts!
It was great to be able to see our family. It has been too long.
While we were there, we were able to bless the kiddos. Curtis said a fabulous blessing for both babies and it was a very special and touching day. It was also Mother's Day, so that was extra neat.
Here is our attempt at getting a family photo of us after the blessing...
This was their first time on grass....they weren't very impressed.
It was great to visit with the grandmas and grandpas. I sure love my family!
This trip also marks the first time Clover or Henry wore summer clothes. Oh happy day! They are SO cute in their shorts!
Monday, April 22, 2013
>>CUTE GIRL IN A PINK HELEMT
Check out Clover's new helmet! Isn't she cute!?!
I don't know how we got this cute smile out of her while she was wearing this because she absolutely hates it! She'll scream, hold her breathe, tense up and even pull at her g-tube when we put it on her. Poor little stinker!
Because Clover has such low tone and still struggles to hold her head up, she spends a lot of time laying down....this has caused the back of her head to become a bit flat. We are hoping the helmet will help with this and get her cute head nice and round again.
I don't know how we got this cute smile out of her while she was wearing this because she absolutely hates it! She'll scream, hold her breathe, tense up and even pull at her g-tube when we put it on her. Poor little stinker!
Because Clover has such low tone and still struggles to hold her head up, she spends a lot of time laying down....this has caused the back of her head to become a bit flat. We are hoping the helmet will help with this and get her cute head nice and round again.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
>>MILLIE FOUND A FRIEND
I know I blog a lot about Millie, but I can't help it when she is so darn cute.
She made friends with the neighbor....and watching them play between the fence is the cutest thing I've ever seen.
She made friends with the neighbor....and watching them play between the fence is the cutest thing I've ever seen.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
>>MILLIE
This last weekend we took the plunge and got ourselves a puppy....a Boxer puppy.
Millie is a character and we love her so much already.
She is so adorable, so loving and so full of spunk.
Last night she bit Curtis' toe and he yelped out and told her "No!" She came right up to him and licked the toe she bit and laid her head on his foot. How can you get mad at that?!?
She pretty much has us wrapped around her little finger....er, paw.
Curtis calls her "the most cuddly cute dog in the world." And I would have to agree.
We love having her in our family!
We haven't even had her a week and she has already gotten so much bigger. Part of me wants her to stay little forever...however I am excited for her to get bigger and learn new things and be able to do more things outside. For now I have to follow her around the house everywhere she goes. She loves finding new things to chew on as well as sneaking into rooms and going to the bathroom.
She's a rascal, but we sure love her!
Millie is a character and we love her so much already.
She is so adorable, so loving and so full of spunk.
Last night she bit Curtis' toe and he yelped out and told her "No!" She came right up to him and licked the toe she bit and laid her head on his foot. How can you get mad at that?!?
She pretty much has us wrapped around her little finger....er, paw.
Curtis calls her "the most cuddly cute dog in the world." And I would have to agree.
We love having her in our family!
She is totally spoiled!
We haven't even had her a week and she has already gotten so much bigger. Part of me wants her to stay little forever...however I am excited for her to get bigger and learn new things and be able to do more things outside. For now I have to follow her around the house everywhere she goes. She loves finding new things to chew on as well as sneaking into rooms and going to the bathroom.
She's a rascal, but we sure love her!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
>>GOTCHA!
There have been a lot of practical jokes going on in our house lately.
Exhibit A. Mike the Mouse
I bought this little mouse last year at Ikea specifically to scare my grandma. I put it on her ironing board and it worked just as planned. She was terrified.
Well, then I forgot all about it until I found it a few weeks ago buried in a box at home. My mischievous side came out and I decided to put in on the stair to scare Curtis. Score! Then I decided to put it in the bathroom to scare him again. Score! Then, that same night mind you, I put in the bed for one last scare. Score again!
It was awesome.
Then he scared me about a dozen times with it the following week. It's amazing how real the mouse appears when tossed along the hardwood floors. It's uncanny, really.
Exhibit B. Creepy crawly plastic spiders
The other day Curtis bought a package of plastic Halloween spiders in hopes of frightening me. We are already both a little on edge about spiders considering we found a black widow just hanging out on our couch a few nights ago. Eek!!
Well, Curtis did succeed in scaring me with the spiders....but nothing like I scared him.
If you are ever looking for a sure way of scaring someone with a big fake spider....just put one in a cereal bowl in the cupboard. Gets 'em every time!!
It got to the point where we were both constantly suspicious of one another....constantly on the lookout. So, last night we decided it was time to call a truce.
The funny thing about it though, was after we called our truce and promised not to scare each other anymore, Curtis got scared by one of the fake spiders that was left in the hamper from when he was trying to scare me. Bah, ha ha ha ha.
Oh, good times.
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PS. If you want to participate in the soup recipe exchange, it's not too late. It will be a few days before I have time to compile all the recipes, so please do share if you haven't yet. This kind of thing works best and is more fun with more people participating. So, if you are just the tiniest bit interested, please do email me a soup recipe. You won't regret it come snowy, freezing cold days. Thanks, gracious!
Exhibit A. Mike the Mouse
I bought this little mouse last year at Ikea specifically to scare my grandma. I put it on her ironing board and it worked just as planned. She was terrified.
Well, then I forgot all about it until I found it a few weeks ago buried in a box at home. My mischievous side came out and I decided to put in on the stair to scare Curtis. Score! Then I decided to put it in the bathroom to scare him again. Score! Then, that same night mind you, I put in the bed for one last scare. Score again!
It was awesome.
Then he scared me about a dozen times with it the following week. It's amazing how real the mouse appears when tossed along the hardwood floors. It's uncanny, really.
Exhibit B. Creepy crawly plastic spiders
The other day Curtis bought a package of plastic Halloween spiders in hopes of frightening me. We are already both a little on edge about spiders considering we found a black widow just hanging out on our couch a few nights ago. Eek!!
Well, Curtis did succeed in scaring me with the spiders....but nothing like I scared him.
If you are ever looking for a sure way of scaring someone with a big fake spider....just put one in a cereal bowl in the cupboard. Gets 'em every time!!
It got to the point where we were both constantly suspicious of one another....constantly on the lookout. So, last night we decided it was time to call a truce.
The funny thing about it though, was after we called our truce and promised not to scare each other anymore, Curtis got scared by one of the fake spiders that was left in the hamper from when he was trying to scare me. Bah, ha ha ha ha.
Oh, good times.
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PS. If you want to participate in the soup recipe exchange, it's not too late. It will be a few days before I have time to compile all the recipes, so please do share if you haven't yet. This kind of thing works best and is more fun with more people participating. So, if you are just the tiniest bit interested, please do email me a soup recipe. You won't regret it come snowy, freezing cold days. Thanks, gracious!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Monday, August 22, 2011
>>BACK FROM THE FAIR
and boy does it feel good to be home!
Last Sunday I kissed the husband goodbye, left the safety of my home and entered into a world I had never before experienced in such depth...the world of State Fair. I spent EIGHTglorious exhausting excruciating busy days dealing with nothing but....
sheep shows,
beef shows,
goat shows,
horse shows,
swine shows,
poultry shows,
rabbit shows,
cat shows,
dog shows,
fashion revues,
purple ribbons,
blue ribbons,
red ribbons,
cowboy boots,
cowboy hats,
angry parents,
happy kids,
mad kids,
sad kids,
tired kids,
tired parents,
cow pies,
smelly barns
hot weather,
cotton candy,
snow cones,
restless nights,
clowns,
carnies,
and lots and lots of fun!!!
In approximately 365 days I get to do it all again....
Isn't life funny? You just never know where it's going to take you...
I would have never ever guessed in a million years that I would be living in small town Wyoming helping kids with their 4-H livestock projects and learning things like the difference between ewe and wether lambs.
I guess life really is like a box of chocolates.
Last Sunday I kissed the husband goodbye, left the safety of my home and entered into a world I had never before experienced in such depth...the world of State Fair. I spent EIGHT
sheep shows,
beef shows,
goat shows,
horse shows,
swine shows,
poultry shows,
rabbit shows,
cat shows,
dog shows,
fashion revues,
purple ribbons,
blue ribbons,
red ribbons,
cowboy boots,
cowboy hats,
angry parents,
happy kids,
mad kids,
sad kids,
tired kids,
tired parents,
cow pies,
smelly barns
hot weather,
cotton candy,
snow cones,
restless nights,
clowns,
carnies,
and lots and lots of fun!!!
In approximately 365 days I get to do it all again....
Isn't life funny? You just never know where it's going to take you...
I would have never ever guessed in a million years that I would be living in small town Wyoming helping kids with their 4-H livestock projects and learning things like the difference between ewe and wether lambs.
I guess life really is like a box of chocolates.
Friday, July 22, 2011
>>TAP, TAP, TAP
this thing on?
Is today seriously the 22nd?? Holy crap...where has summer gone?
This month has been busy busy. I have been home only a few short days this entire month. No joke...I've slept in my own bed only a handful of times the entire month of July.
I can't really complain though. I think I do better when I'm busy.
So, what have I been up to all month? Here's a peek....
Local Rodeo.
Always fun to be had at the rodeo. Not to mention the deliciousness that is kettle corn and snow cones.
Bar J Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
We went to the Bar J Chuckwagon and watched the Bar J Wrangler perform. If you ever have the chance to see them perform, jump on it. They are a hoot!
Climbing in Jackson Hole.
This is a lot harder than it looks. Nearing 30 years old = no muscle strength whatsoever. The problem is, once you climb up, you have to get back down.
This is my favorite picture....my grandma helping my aunt climb.
Shooting with Best Friends.
This was so much fun. I never thought I would enjoy shooting, but I had a great time. I even managed to hit the target a few times....not too shabby. Plus, we got to hang out with two of the best peeps I know.
Cheney Family Reunion.
Look at these kids. I LOVE my nieces and nephews! Aren't they just the cutest things you've ever seen!?! Don't they look like they need another little tiny baby cousin to play with? I agree. Hopefully we can get on that soon.
4-H Camp.
That's right...I went to 4-H camp. Surprisingly, I had a splendid time. I thought I wouldn't because, well, I don't like camping and I was also terrified of being mauled by a grizzly. The kids were darling, they got along so well, and I had a great time. And, I didn't get eaten by a bear. However, a grizzly was spotted on our way out of camp the last day....dun, dun, dun....
Well, there you have it. My July so far. There is still lots more fun to be had. In a few short days I will be consumed with county fair and then state fair, but I will do my best to include you in on all the fun!
Happy weekend to you!!!
Is today seriously the 22nd?? Holy crap...where has summer gone?
This month has been busy busy. I have been home only a few short days this entire month. No joke...I've slept in my own bed only a handful of times the entire month of July.
I can't really complain though. I think I do better when I'm busy.
So, what have I been up to all month? Here's a peek....
Local Rodeo.
Always fun to be had at the rodeo. Not to mention the deliciousness that is kettle corn and snow cones.
Bar J Ranch in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
We went to the Bar J Chuckwagon and watched the Bar J Wrangler perform. If you ever have the chance to see them perform, jump on it. They are a hoot!
Climbing in Jackson Hole.
This is a lot harder than it looks. Nearing 30 years old = no muscle strength whatsoever. The problem is, once you climb up, you have to get back down.
Shooting with Best Friends.
This was so much fun. I never thought I would enjoy shooting, but I had a great time. I even managed to hit the target a few times....not too shabby. Plus, we got to hang out with two of the best peeps I know.
Cheney Family Reunion.
Look at these kids. I LOVE my nieces and nephews! Aren't they just the cutest things you've ever seen!?! Don't they look like they need another little tiny baby cousin to play with? I agree. Hopefully we can get on that soon.
4-H Camp.
That's right...I went to 4-H camp. Surprisingly, I had a splendid time. I thought I wouldn't because, well, I don't like camping and I was also terrified of being mauled by a grizzly. The kids were darling, they got along so well, and I had a great time. And, I didn't get eaten by a bear. However, a grizzly was spotted on our way out of camp the last day....dun, dun, dun....
Lastly, we are again knee deep in another house project. This spring, as you may know, was super super soggy wet, resulting in a wet basement. With the smell becoming gradually worse, we decided to bite the bullet and tear up our basement floor. Doesn't it look fun? More to come on this later...
Well, there you have it. My July so far. There is still lots more fun to be had. In a few short days I will be consumed with county fair and then state fair, but I will do my best to include you in on all the fun!
Happy weekend to you!!!
Thursday, June 2, 2011
>>OLDIES BUT GOODIES
The past few weeks we have been catching up on some of the movies from our past. It's been a lot of fun. You should give it a try sometime.
Here is what we have watched if you need some ideas of where to start.....
The 80s and early 90s were a great time for movies, wouldn't you say? We frequently watch the classics such as Top Gun, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sixteen Candles, Back to the Future, etc., but I still have a few childhood favorites that I want to revisit...hits such as...
Harry and the Hendersons ('87)
E.T. ('82)
Teen Witch ('89)
Three Men and a Baby ('87)
Willow ('88)
What about you? What were your favorite childhood movies? Any I must revisit?
Here is what we have watched if you need some ideas of where to start.....
The Fugitive ('93)
Awesome movie. Action packed, lots of turns and twists, and stars Harrison Ford to boot.
Thelma and Louise ('91)
Loved this movie! We actually hadn't ever seen it before, but it was talked about last week on NPR, so we decided to add it to our Nexflix queue and I'm glad we did. Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis are awesome! Great movie...I would totally watch it again.
Waiting for Guffman ('96)
This is another movie I hadn't ever seen until now. Funny, funny, funny. Loved this movie. This movie has totally inspired me to start up a community theater in Thermopolis. I'm not ambitious enough to do so, but boy would it be fun. Loved the characters. Loved this movie.
Footloose ('84)
Good movie...good dancing...classic 80s style. Anyone up for getting together to learn the dance from this movie? I'm serious! Let me know.
Beetlejuice ('88)
Wow, this was sure a blast from the past. Beetlejuice was one of my favorite movies as a kid. Michael Keaton does a great job as Beeltejuice...totally crude, disgusting and even manages to drop the F-bomb in this PG movie. Total Tim Burton movie.
Little Shop of Horrors ('86)
This was another favorite of mine growing up. I can't decide if it was a good thing or not to watch this movie as an adult. It is weird...crazy...violent...even a little disturbing. I think it would be better had I not watched it again and just had the memories of it being the best movie ever. However, I will always love Audrey and wish I looked and sounded like her, just as I did when I was 6.
The 80s and early 90s were a great time for movies, wouldn't you say? We frequently watch the classics such as Top Gun, Some Kind of Wonderful, Sixteen Candles, Back to the Future, etc., but I still have a few childhood favorites that I want to revisit...hits such as...
Harry and the Hendersons ('87)
E.T. ('82)
Teen Witch ('89)
Three Men and a Baby ('87)
Willow ('88)
What about you? What were your favorite childhood movies? Any I must revisit?
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
>>TWO THINGS
#1. We canceled our cable. *gasp!!* You know how much I love TV, right? Like, I love it a lot. A lot. But I actually find myself excited about getting rid of it. I do not need to let TV control my life. This does not mean that I won't be taking full advantage of Hulu and Netflix...nosireebob.
#2. It is my turn to pick the book for book club. Any suggestions? Any must reads?
I've read the following books these past few months...
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance by Elna Baker
Gap Creek by Robert Morgan
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Freakonomics (half way through) by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner
I thoroughly enjoyed each of these books, however, I want to pick something new for bookclub...so...let me hear it...what are your suggestions?
#2. It is my turn to pick the book for book club. Any suggestions? Any must reads?
I've read the following books these past few months...
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance by Elna Baker
Gap Creek by Robert Morgan
Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech
Freakonomics (half way through) by Steven Levitt & Stephen Dubner
I thoroughly enjoyed each of these books, however, I want to pick something new for bookclub...so...let me hear it...what are your suggestions?
Sunday, February 27, 2011
>>TONIGHT...
I'll be watching the Academy Awards!!
Yep, you-betcha. Sure thing.
Are you an Oscars watcher?
Yep, you-betcha. Sure thing.
Are you an Oscars watcher?
Thursday, February 17, 2011
>>NOTHING BETTER
No better way to spend the evening than by eating pizza, drinking soda, and watching a movie with my man.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
two.thousand.eleven
But before I get to 2011, lets back up a bit.
I spent the last week of 2010 in Utah celebrating the holidays with family and friends. It was wonderful.
Curtis and I also celebrated our 8th anniversary on Dec. 27th. EIGHT glorious years of marriage indeed!!
We partied on New Year's Eve by watching a lifetime movie with my grandparents and mom, and then falling asleep at 9:30. So, basically, it was just like every other of our New Year's Eves.
We scared my grandma with a fake mouse I bought at Ikea. I put it on my head and she was NOT amused. Not even a little.
We ate at Joy Luck twice and Cafe Rio twice. I'm craving more pork salad and tangerine chicken. You people that live closer than 6 hours from these restaurants don't know how lucky you are.
Our drive home from Utah was awful. It took us a full 8 hours to get home, driving 35mph a lot of the way on icy snow-packed roads. Oh the joys.
But now it's 2011, a new year.
I love the start of a new year. I say that every year, but I do, I love it.
It's a time for fresh beginnings and new hope.
Hope for a better year.
Hope for a better being.
Hope for lots of things.
2011 is going to be a great year!!
I spent the last week of 2010 in Utah celebrating the holidays with family and friends. It was wonderful.
Curtis and I also celebrated our 8th anniversary on Dec. 27th. EIGHT glorious years of marriage indeed!!
We partied on New Year's Eve by watching a lifetime movie with my grandparents and mom, and then falling asleep at 9:30. So, basically, it was just like every other of our New Year's Eves.
We scared my grandma with a fake mouse I bought at Ikea. I put it on my head and she was NOT amused. Not even a little.
We ate at Joy Luck twice and Cafe Rio twice. I'm craving more pork salad and tangerine chicken. You people that live closer than 6 hours from these restaurants don't know how lucky you are.
Our drive home from Utah was awful. It took us a full 8 hours to get home, driving 35mph a lot of the way on icy snow-packed roads. Oh the joys.
But now it's 2011, a new year.
I love the start of a new year. I say that every year, but I do, I love it.
It's a time for fresh beginnings and new hope.
Hope for a better year.
Hope for a better being.
Hope for lots of things.
2011 is going to be a great year!!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
summertime and the livin' is easy
This one is for you, Brock!
PS: I would love it so much if one day you and Shannon could come soak in the hot springs with us.
I just returned home from a week long trip involving all things summer.
camping
fishing
family reunions
BBQs
tubing down the river
tan lines
thunderstorms
fair rides
cottoncandy
etc, etc
Isn't summer the best!?!
We had such a good time. We are always torn at the end of these trips....we want to stay and never leave, but we also are ready to be home.
Here is just a tiny portion of our trip in pictures . . .
Lane and Elisa
Have you ever seen such a thing? The goal is to pick up the pig and put it in the barrel in something like 60 seconds. Then all the kids are sprayed off with a fire hose.
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my ever-so-talented hubby juggling croquet balls.
Notice all the tie-dye?
Our family is just cool like that. Plus, families who tie-dye together, stay together!
PS: I would love it so much if one day you and Shannon could come soak in the hot springs with us.
I just returned home from a week long trip involving all things summer.
camping
fishing
family reunions
BBQs
tubing down the river
tan lines
thunderstorms
fair rides
cottoncandy
etc, etc
Isn't summer the best!?!
We had such a good time. We are always torn at the end of these trips....we want to stay and never leave, but we also are ready to be home.
Here is just a tiny portion of our trip in pictures . . .
c a m p i n g
We went camping at Brooks Lake near Dubois, WY. It is probably the prettiest place I've ever been. We were at 9,000 feet and the mountains still towered over us.
Curtis was finally able to fish for the first time since moving to Wyoming 4 years ago.
Isn't this gorgeous?!?
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My darling niece, Elisa. I wanted to put her in my pocket and bring her home with me. She's adorable!! You wouldn't guess from her face in this pic, but she really did enjoy this ride. :-)
Clark and Elisa on the big ferris wheel.
There's nothin' like a small town county fair!!
There's nothin' like a small town county fair!!
Have you ever seen such a thing? The goal is to pick up the pig and put it in the barrel in something like 60 seconds. Then all the kids are sprayed off with a fire hose.
t a l e n t . s h o w
my ever-so-talented hubby juggling croquet balls.
Notice all the tie-dye?
Our family is just cool like that. Plus, families who tie-dye together, stay together!
Lots of things didn't get captured on film due to my camera dying.
Other adventured included . . .
Sleeping in a tent for 4 nights straight.
Tubing down the Salt River where I may or may not have ran a stranger over with my tube causing their tube to float away down the river. The stranger may or may not have given me dirty looks the rest of the way down the river.
Visiting with friends who we haven't seen in ages and drooling over their adorable kids. They were so cute I was tempted to just gobble them right up for dinner.
Such a great trip, can't wait to do it again!!
Sleeping in a tent for 4 nights straight.
Tubing down the Salt River where I may or may not have ran a stranger over with my tube causing their tube to float away down the river. The stranger may or may not have given me dirty looks the rest of the way down the river.
Visiting with friends who we haven't seen in ages and drooling over their adorable kids. They were so cute I was tempted to just gobble them right up for dinner.
Such a great trip, can't wait to do it again!!
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