Top Ten

Top Ten for the last week of June 2008: Here goes:
10- Swimming with the Boyacks! Except for my pink shoulders and back...
9- Playdates: Jordan, Matthew, and Landon make a great Pirate/Police squad.
8- Baby Showers: My cousin Kristy is having a GIRL!
7- Enrichment Night! I gave a presentation on Deceptively Delicious- we had a yummy french toast with pumpkin, eggs with Cauliflower puree, and banana bread with cauliflower puree in it, too!
6- Watching Jordan snarf down banana bread with Cauliflower puree in it!! he he he
5- Swimming with Ryan and the kids- we are loving the water..
4- Car wash night- Friday night! Fun.
3- Running the Step Rock Run 10k with Ryan
2- Going to the Drive in to see Wall-E! Good times- talk to me when you've seen the movie- it was interesting in many ways...
1- Being the mother of three monkeys- I sure love them!

I'm the Mom

Oh, I heard about this just last night at Enrichment Night and had to look it up on youtube this morning.. it's a definite winner. I remember thinking,"I'll never do that when I am a mom." Ha. It's a hard job, and I love it. Enjoy!

Still Laughing..

Ah, the 80's. I swear this could have happened at the Miss American Fork competition!! I used to watch all the contestants in amazement- they were brave. This girl? Very pretty, not so much skilled in the trumpet solo area.. no one even claps! But I am still laughing over it, so thanks, Kina, for sending it my way!!

Top Ten

Weeks are going by faster!! Here's my top ten for the week:

10- Running. I really do like it once I get out of the door!
9- My house was clean. See #1.
8- Herriman Days Rodeo. Yeehaw!
7- Scentsy: I am going to convention in July!
6- Going on a Costco Run with Rusti and Kids!
5- Making delectable treats for the baby shower- I learned a lot!
4- Going to the waterpark with the kids- we have this fun splash pad park that is kinda cute!
3- Swimming with the kiddies and Ryan.
2- Going to a delicious BBQ with all my preschool parents and kids! I loved it!
1- Having a baby shower for Tricia! So fun- so pink!

Only 50...

Kris sent me this e mail survey that I thought had some really thought-provoking questions, so I am answering them here:

Learn 50 things about your friends, and let them learn 50 things about you!
Do you like blue cheese? No- but my dad does
Have you ever smoked heroin? NO!
Do you own a gun? No, but Ryan has a few.
What flavor do you add to your drink at sonic? Cherry to Caffeine free Diet Coke!
Do you get nervous before doctor appointments? Yes, but mostly at the Girly appts.
What do you think of hot dogs? Can't help but love one at Costco or at a Baseball game..
What is your favorite Christmas song? Umm, I love them all- but my new favorite Christmas Album is Sarah McLachlan's Wintersong.
Can you do push-ups? Yeah, not so much. I like free weights.
How many tattoos do you have? None!
What is your favorite piece of jewelry? My Wedding Ring.
What is your favorite hobby? I'm with Kris on this one: Running, Reading, Blogging.
Who was your first boyfriend/girlfriend? His name was Joe and I found out that his Dad was a polygamist who had a second wife in Arizona- he was from Riverton..
Do you have ADD.? No, I don't think so. What was the question?
What is one trait that you dislike about yourself? I wish I was more thoughtful.. I have some great friends that are so thoughtful..
What is your middle name? Irene
Name three thoughts at this exact moment: I am totally tired, I am glad it's Friday, what am I going to make for Dinner tonight?
Name three things you bought yesterday. Steak, Hot Dogs, and more hot dogs. We barbecued...
Name three drinks you regularly drink. Water, Caffeine Free Diet Coke, Milk.
What is your current worry right now? I am spending too much!
What is your current hate right now? my tile grout!
What is your favorite place to be? With my family, with friends- so anywhere with them!
How did you bring in the New Year? Watching Harry Potter at Landon and Darci's house-then we toasted with a fresh lime and kissed!
Where would you like to go? Hawaii for my tenth year anniversary! Disneyland with my kids and Ry.
Can you name three people who will complete this? I will tag three friends..
Do you own slippers? Yes, but I forget to wear them!
What shirt are you wearing? A cheesy white t-shirt from Ryan's work- can you say techno-nerd?
Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? I'll let you know when I have slept in some!
Can you whistle? Yes, I can
What is your favorite color(s)? I love red and pink but not together..
Would you be a pirate? Yes. If I could sail with Orlando Bloom! J/k!
What songs do you sing in the shower? Whatever song is in my head..
What is your favorite girl's name? Julia
What is your favorite boy's name? Jordan and Robert...
What is in your pocket right now? Not a thing
What is the last thing that made you laugh? Jordan and his friend Landon wrestling on our trampoline with the sprinkler underneath...
What were your best bed sheets as a child? I never had any theme sheets- just white with blue flowers to match Hollie Hobbie wallpaper.
What is the worst injury you have ever had? I broke my arm twice as a kid but I don't remember it.
Do you love where you live? Yes, we love our house.
How many TVs do you have in your house? Three.
Who is your oldest friend? My mom and sisters, then Jamie.
How many dogs do you have? Brinkley. He makes me crazy sometimes...
Does someone have a crush on you? I sure hope so! (Ryan)
What is your favorite alcoholic drink? I don't drink alcohol.. but love non alcoholic Shirley Temples.
What is your favorite book? Pride and Prejudice- Jane Austen
What is your favorite candy? Anything Milk Chocolate.
What is your favorite Sports Team? Not my thing... the Jazz I guess.
What song do you want played at your funeral? Clair De Lune- my favorite.
What were you doing? Checking my e mail
What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? I can't believe Bobby is the first one up!

I am tagging: Tricia, Marci, and Rusti.

Top Ten

10- We purchased some "grown-up" furniture: new couches! yahoo.
9- Having Sidewalk Chalk fun with Jordan. "Jordie, what's this?" "It's a carfoodship." "A carfoodship?" "Yeah, see the apple?" (me laughing)
8- Walking Bobby up the deck stairs, and in a moment, asking him to hold my hand (and be my little boy) and what does he say? "Ugh! We're not in the parking lot!" He's growing up too fast.
7- Lots of fun playdates.
6- Visiting with Bonnie after she returns from NYC.
5- My Neice Dawson is Baptised Saturday! Lots of fun cousin time.
4- Watching movies with Ryan after kids are in bed.
3- Father's Day Crepe making with Jordan.
2- Wrapping ties with Bobs and Jordie- Bobby proceeds to tell dad, "I got you a tie for Mother's day and I wrapped it and it is hiding in the office downstairs."
1- Little Miss Sunshine adds at least 5 new words to her Vocabulary: blanket, bear, Brecka.....

Little Miss Sunshine

So Julia wore a cute hand-me down today- bright yellow- and so named my Little Miss Sunshine! But to really brighten your day- start the video and get a wink from Miss Julia.. makes me laugh every time!

I'm a Danish...

So thanks, Lizz, for the laugh! Apparently, they weren't aware that I ALREADY have a muffin top! What kind of breakfast are you??

You Are Danishes

Indulgent and a bit greedy, you eat whatever you feel like eating... nutrition be damned. You have a total sweet tooth, and you pretty much give into it whenever you feel like it. While it treating yourself is nice occasionally, try eating a vegetable every once and a while. Lay off the donuts and muffins, unless you want to be sporting a "muffin top" of your own!

What Kind of Breakfast Are You?

At the Zoo

Oh, the zoo.. We had a family pass for the past year, and really, really enjoyed it! We took several friends and family with us and each time was different! Each time we went, there was something to enjoy- the tiger swimming, the black bears playing and swimming together, the leopard pacing right by the glass- eyeing the kids, a baby giraffe, the white alligator, the bird show, the rhino's up close... it was FUN! So here is my dedication- pictures of our year at the zoo!

Pony Tales

I got Julia's hair into a pony tail on Thursday last week before going on a day of shopping and visiting! It was so cute.. and even though she pulled it out later it was fun to try! Her hair is really coming in! What was really crazy though, was how Julia reminds me of my Baby sister, Megan- (who is now married and in her 20's) but seriously- it took me back to putting her hair into ponytails, etc.! Love you Meg!

Top Ten

10- Running slow.. I ran 10 miles but was supposed to do 15...
9- Making cards for card group! Fun times.
8- Having a Girls' Day with Marci and Tricia! Lots of fun until poor Camden got a huge sliver in his foot...
7- Lunch with Grandma and Aunt Kaye! We love them!
6- Visiting Jamie's new house :) We had a great time, Jamie!
5- Playing outside in the sun! Trampoline, in sandbox, swinging.. I play this "crab" game with Jordan on the tramp- if I catch him I tickle and pinch- he's like something out of the movies (crouching tiger, hidden dragon!)- he's quite coodinated and can roll and stand back up... makes me laugh!
4- Havin' some Scentsy fun with Darci on Saturday! Love the stuff.
3- Freezing in Providence Canyon- roasting hot dogs and marshmellows and having a great time!
2- Driving around USU campus and reminiscing with Ryan! We had SUCH a good time there! Go Aggies!
1- Being my clumsy self- I accidentally broke my MIL Bonnie's vacuum and dumped a cup of butter on Darci's floor!

Say Your Prayers

I was thinking about what is keeping a smile on my face lately; and it has to be Jordan's prayers. Since the time he began saying them on his own, he has coined a phrase that is all his own, and I love it. He begins his prayer and thanks his Heavenly Father for this day, then he says, "Thank you for all we can do." That's it. It melts my heart every time, because I realize that it encompasses all that he does in one day- and it is so innocent and heartfelt; and I didn't teach him that! So one quick story: Ryan and I went to a Christmas cousins party, and left the boys home with a sitter. As we returned and got them into bed, Jordan decided to have his dinosaur puppet, "sniffles," say HIS prayer. When he began his prayer in his deepest, most fierce dino voice, Ryan and I couldn't help ourselves and busted up laughing... good fun. Jordan is such a fun kid to get to know- he's a little shy and rough around the edges, but the sparkle in my eyes. A side-note to that story, just an hour or so later Ryan and I were watching a lame Jackie Chan movie in bed when my water broke... Julia was on her way! I am thankful for all we can do.. life is great.

Top Ten!

Here's my top ten for the last week of May:

10- Bobby learns to pedal his tricycle!
9- Shopping for friends- baby gifts are so much fun to shop for!
8- Making cards for my card exchange! They turned out CUTE!
7- Book Club! We reviewed a book called A Thousand Splendid Suns- very good.
6- Going for a walk with the kids and the dog.
5- Watching Julia push a stroller we got from Grandma this week!
4- Date night with Ryan- we saw Iron Man and I loved it!
3- Our last trip to the Zoo on our pass! Jordan and Bobby got to touch a huge snake and an armadillo- they were excited!
2- Riding the Zoo train- Bobby's favorite thing..
1- Running a combined 12 miles this past week! Yahoo for me.