Tagged "8"

8 TV Shows I Like To Watch
-Grey's Anatomy
-Biggest Loser
-Divine Design
-Today Show
-Ellen
-Oprah
-Private Practice
-Planet Earth

8 Things That Happened Yesterday
-counted fundraiser orders at Haydn's school
-did my ab workout
-vacuumed
-put away laundry
-watched Ironman
-answered emails
-talked to my sister
-mopped the kitchen floor

8 Favorite Places To Eat
-Olive Garden
-Subway
-Tony Roma's
-Outback
-Mainstreet Pizza and Noodle
-PF Changs
-Panda Express
-Baskin Robbins

8 Things I'm Looking Forward To
-Going to Disneyland with the "whole" family in Nov.
-the next book I can find time to read...anything that will take me away
-my next early morning run...just me and my music
-the Twilight movie
-sleeping through the whole night
-my kids participating in school sports
-my next trip "alone" with Delon
-Jake potty-trained

8 Things On My Wish List
-a home with more land
-traveling...everywhere
-learning how to play the guitar
-kids that clean up after themselves
-going to NY to see several Broadway shows
-to learn everything I can through reading and traveling
-completing more of my Family History
-witnessing the power of a tornado firsthand...at a safe distance of course!

8 People I Tag
-Kristen
-Sharee
-Lanae
-Maryann
-Holly
-Tori
-Emily
-Mom

Sleeptalking

Okay, I have obviously let Jake watch too much "Dora". He has been coming to sleep with us in the middle of the night now, for about 2 months. It's hard enough to sleep when he's got his head and feet in our sides...but the talking in his sleep keeps me wide awake! Last night, Delon and I had the privilege of hearing almost an entire episode of Dora. Jake sat up in bed and said, "Swiper, no swiping. Swiper no swiping!...Oh, man!!" And then of course that was followed by hysterical laughter, all while he was completely asleep. Then, again, there were mumbled conversations about Dora and Tico. Wow, this kid needs to get out more!

Scrap...eat...scrap...eat...

Scrapaway Cabin

One of the many "Great" Rooms

Cute cottage-kitchen

Scrapaway gals

You get the idea! The last weekend of Sept. I was invited to go up to a little Scrapaway retreat. It was a few days to get away from everything at a "Better Homes and Garden-like" cabin in Heber. It's beautiful there, I wish I could get away there more often.
Most people who know me, know that I am not a big scrapbooker...but this was a perfect opportunity to get something done. I am so behind! And in the process I met a lot of really great people. I had heard how intense these weekends were and that they meant business...little did I know. Those girls would get up and scrap, eat breakfast, scrap, eat lunch and so on. ( A few of us needed to get out and run or take a walk). The body doesn't handle a sedentary lifestyle very well when you're eating like we were! The food we had there was one of the best things...I can still remember the stuffed french toast rolled in cornflakes and coconut, mmmm!
Anyway, it was definitely a good experience for me...and though it may sound cliche', I learned a lot about myself that weekend and had the privelege of learning a lot about all the other great people there. Thanks to my friend Kristen who invited me and put up with my scrapbook sarcasm!

Our Little Princess

I love this picture!

My sweet Gracie-girl

Now you can see why we love her smile.

Ready to blow out the candles

The King, the Queen and the Jester!

Snow White...another dress to add to her collection!

Gracie with her singing Barbie...

Gracie is four now. The time has passed quickly. I was looking through old photos while trying to organize at the same time. I found myself flipping through all of them again and again...trying to remember what each day may have been like. I definitely remember the day Gracie was born, because she just couldn't wait! ( that was an intense 45 min.) Gracie has always been a girly-girl. She loves princesses, pink, lip gloss, high heels, dancing...the list goes on and on. She's also very independent, heaven forbid you flush the toilet for her! (that's another story). But through all of the drama, Gracie is such a sweet girl. She loves her brother Jake, and big sister Emilee. I think she wants to be just like Emilee when she gets bigger. Gracie helps to remind us of the simple pleasures, like playing, reading, coloring and picking flowers. We are grateful for Gracie and her smile. I just wish I could experience those first few years with her again...those were good times but busy times(with four kids)and I often wonder if I payed enough attention to all the little things she did. Gracie has helped me to recognize some of those things that are most important, like being there and responding when they look to you for approval after they've done something, or smiling when you see them come in the room, instead of acting like you're being bothered...even spotting the butterfiles way across the street in the neighbors yard while they dance around the flowers. I would be an empty shell of a person without my kids...they help me to be better, try harder and love deeper. Happy Bithday Gracie girl...we love you!!

My Little Man...

Trying to blow out his own candles

Licking the cake at Riley's request

The gang

Obviously not a fan of having his picture taken..he wanted to play in the cake!

He's two! I know, not very old in comparison to life expectancy, but old when you consider that he's my baby. I love watching Jake grow up and seeing his face when he has finally figured out how to do something without my help. It honestly seems like yesterday when I went in to have him. He was a perfect baby and continues to be the highlight of the evening when we're all hanging out. The older kids love to watch him and laugh at everything he does. He definitely knows how to put on a show! He's a very sweet boy and tends to remind me that patience is a virtue...one quality I am still working on. I love my "little man" and things wouldn't be the same without him. Happy Birthday Jake, WE LOVE YOU !

This ride has come to a complete stop...

I'm finished with Breaking Dawn. I must confess, I honestly didn't know what to think of these novels that everyone kept telling me I should read. I know how I am when I read...I knew I couldn't find the time to pick up a book, for fear of getting too consumed. My life was busy and overwhelming, so I waited. My sister has been convincing me to read these books since last year!

After the summer came to an end and school was back in, I knew I could find that window of time to read again. So I picked it up...little did I know that it was never a matter of finding time, but making time. It has been some ride since I turned that first page. Her attention to detail is incredible. I could honestly see and smell, even taste all of the things she described! Some have mentioned the authors tendency to go on and on, but I appreciated the specifics. It brought it to life. The characters are endearing, because, even if only in some small way, you can relate to what they are feeling. No matter who you are or where you come from, what your physical preferences are, or social standing...everyone can relate to love and being in love and the pain and joy that comes with it. We naturally want to be happy and if we really love someone, we want them to be happy too.

Though I know Edward was described as one of the most beautiful things Bella had ever seen, I believe most of what we admire in Edward's beauty is his love for Bella and his willingness to sacrifice for her happiness. Who wouldn't want that?

So even though Edward may not truly exist, anything is possible when it comes to love.

Now that this ride has come to a complete stop, I'll wait in line for the movie. Hope it satisfies!

Back 2 School

Out of the three that I have in school now, only one was actually excited to go. Riley. He has been excited for a while now and got upset when I told him that I was taking him the first day. He would have rather rode the bus. So much for apron strings! But all of them have great teachers and I'm glad that so far things have gone smoothly...a good start for us usually means a fairly uneventful year! Their first day was the 21st and kindergarten started a week later. Yeah!!! It's nice to have a little more peace and quiet during the day. I am so grateful for good teachers and schools. It makes sending them off a lot easier.