tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6390108247521415562012-02-12T13:34:36.043-07:00Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comBlogger5281100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-69941661295780513712012-02-11T20:49:00.002-07:002012-02-11T21:00:09.355-07:00

My huge problem this pregnancy has been my aversion to health food...okay back up... that's not true.  I just felt like saying aversion.  HEALTHY food sounds tasty!  I just can't afford it. ha!  No seriously, I could go for soy milk and expensive cereal- greek yogurt or pom juice just about every meal.  But did you see a pattern there?  ALL my cravings have been centered around sweets!  It's

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Friends, I am so excited to introduce Oana Befort to you today.  She is seriously so talented!  I love her illustrations and watercolor- she has something I wish I had!  I've enjoyed following along her blog for quite some time.  Every post is so beautiful- I'm seriously in awe at her art.  Being from a family who appreciates art, (my dad is an amazing artist!) I can't get enough of her stuff.

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We had a freak break in the cold last week, it was amazing. It was near 60, maybe past, I dunno I was too busy enjoying it. I was getting the boys ready for the park and got them all excited about that and also feeding the ducks- when Brody asked, "can we have a picnic, too!?" I instantly called Tony to see if he was up for a picnic at the lake for dinner and suggested he pick up the pizza (he

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If you're a photographer or a person who get's their picture taken this applies to you.  Or if you want a valentines-ey decoration to hang up like I did this is for you.  So, it's for everyone (: What you need: Burlap (at least 1/4 yard) scrapbook paper glue gun scissors ::I simply cut out each triangle, making them the same size, and tied each flag together with a string I pulled out of the

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-84242383799771047122012-02-02T11:22:00.002-07:002012-02-02T11:48:51.970-07:00

People are probably wondering how far along I am- but I'm not telling (yet).  It's just because I don't know for sure!  I won't know until I get a sonogram.  For now we only have a rough idea based on the pregnancy calculator method.  It's funny because I completely believed that method the first time around with Brody.  It didn't dawn on me that it might actually change (i believe everything

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The problem I have with blogging, see, is all the blasted adorable stuff being hurled at my face right and left.  Seriously I have to avoid pinterest because it just means I will want to do this or make that or buy those or have that house and everysinglecutethinginside.  Arg.  Blogging makes me want stuff, I guess.  Weird.  Maybe I should quit?  Speaking of stuff, I'm jealous you guys are

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-67330696803656203422012-01-31T18:08:00.004-07:002012-02-06T09:22:03.631-07:00

Hi all!  I was recently contacted by Ashley who shared with me her amazing mission.  She started The Shine Project which is all about helping people!  What a wonderful thing- she's so inspiring!  I'm going to let her take the blog today- and have her share with you more about it.  She also has been so generous to offer one of you one of her darling necklaces! Take it away, Ashley! Hi I’m Ashley.

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Over a year ago I had my sights set on moving to Florida.  Tony and I both talked about it and decided it was going to be best for our family.  I was a little nervous- I'm not a fan of hurricanes and humidity- but I ended up getting SUPER excited about that possibility.  Then our plans changed.  We decided North Carolina was the better option.  We had everything planned and were about to sign a

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-34934865310279642812012-01-28T10:21:00.002-07:002012-02-02T10:25:04.264-07:00

While Tricia was here Tony took me on a date that he'd been planning for several months.  It was initially going to be a surprise but he couldn't wait to tell me.  We went to Indiana for a day date to a spa where we got facials, couples massage with salt scrub, & hot rock foot soak.  Neither of us have ever been to a spa so it was always something we wanted to do.  It was so thoughtful and I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-51439069887376753152012-01-27T22:13:00.003-07:002012-01-28T06:57:05.820-07:00

My sister-in-law Tricia is on her way to South Africa to be amazing and volunteer in an orphanage amongst other things.  On her way there, she wanted to stop off to see us!  We love having family visit!  It was so great to spend a few days with her.  We had one very beautiful day and the rest were cold and rainy so we mostly hung out at home.  Plus Hyrum got pretty sick (still is).  But we did

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-74884296348973527412012-01-23T11:49:00.004-07:002012-01-23T13:01:32.050-07:00

My due date is still a ways off when you count the days.  When you count the weeks even.. knowing the ones under my belt aren't even half the way there, I think I have time.  But I don't.  I DON'T have time to neglect something that has been lingering in my thoughts for years.  YEARS!  I want to figure this one out- and see it through.  Whatever my conclusion is. So here's my big dilemma....

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-90870587498468224182012-01-20T19:09:00.004-07:002012-01-20T19:20:36.055-07:00

So I decided since film is expensive, and exposing it is expensive, I would use ONE roll for the entire year of 2011.  The roll has 12 images on it, so it would be perfect right?  Unfortunately these are more like bloopers than pictures.  I'm not sure what happened HERE (can I blame it on the new place I took it to?) but every time I get my hands on film and my diana I seem to screw it up.  Sadly

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-1431693298615888692012-01-18T12:58:00.005-07:002012-01-18T13:05:27.806-07:00

Thank you friends, for your sweet comments and concern for my family lately!  I'm ready to move forward, even though the effects of things will linger for a while.  But moving on!  (Literally... we're moving next month..and we're not going to the same place we thought- somewhere better.  That's the good news.  But more on that later.)  So, back in the spring last year, I turned root beer bottles

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-9945475482378513322012-01-16T14:24:00.004-07:002012-01-16T14:54:29.671-07:00

We had a snow day, well couple of days.  Compared to my winter in Idaho the snow fall was weak sauce; but beautiful nonetheless.  I'm actually glad it wasn't coming down by the foot- I've decided I'm not a winter person.  I'm a snow person but only from the warmth of my own home- or for a day trip to it.  That's what i prefer, yep.  Don't mind my huge snow pants.  Anyway.  This lil activity was

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Tony had a great birthday this year.  In the morning we greeted him with some streamers and notes pinned up that Brody and I worked on the day before.  We had chicken biscuits and apple juice and sent him off to work.  We met up with him for lunch at Firehouse, our absolute favorite sub place in the world, (got his free birthday sub) and after he got home from work he opened presents, had

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-86657249287806896262012-01-11T07:13:00.000-07:002012-01-11T07:13:55.000-07:00

Today is very special!  Happy birthday to the love of my life and my best friend Tony!  My life has been so much more exciting and happy since you came along.  I'm so grateful for you. He's only 7 months older than me so I can't make cracks at his age so instead I want to list the many things I love about him.  This will be easy... 1. I love that we keep in touch throughout the day.  When he

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I want to update about my pregnancy progress biweekly (every fortnight, if biweekly is confusing;) this go round.  Maybe every Sunday?  Err.... we'll see how things go.  With Hyrum I did once a month or so but I want to get more gradual belly shots.  Okay... so even though I technically shouldn't be showing enough right now for people to even consider that I'm pregnant, I still want to document

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I'm so happy to have Ruthann from A Bit of Lovely be a sponsor!  I'm very excited to show you a few of her darling creations!  She makes adorable bird nest necklaces along with other jewelry- and I'm in love with the pieces she crochets.  Here are a few of my favorites... She is graciously offering a reader a $15.00 shop credit to use towards anything you want! To enter:*Visit her shop and tell

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I usually do a year in review post... you know the ones.  It usually takes me WAY too long to do since I have to go back a year, pick my favorite moments, grab pictures, photoshop them in a neat little collage, then write it out and send you back with a million little links attached.  Sounds like a rather appealing task at the moment.  Me and all my copious amounts of energy lately would just

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-53778042472777917912011-12-29T21:54:00.005-07:002012-01-02T19:26:15.865-07:00

This year, Christmas was so wonderful.  I couldn't stop saying what a perfect day it was.  And Tony too kept saying what a success everything was.  I was actually really excited to see what Christmas- just us four- would be like.  It was our first time just us.  We've always either traveled to Virginia to see my family or we'd spend a large part of the day with Tony's fam in AZ.  We love seeing

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-75696600039342839832011-12-28T12:55:00.005-07:002011-12-29T22:30:12.548-07:00

I think one of the only things we know to do to celebrate news such as this is to eat.  So eat we did!  But of course, with so many new adventures coming up next year (big move, 'nother baby) we decided to go cheap and get wings at B-dubs on Tuesday, when the wings are on special.  I wouldn't have blogged about it but when I thought about it, my memories of celebrating the first two kids

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-640969123123791322011-12-26T10:14:00.003-07:002011-12-29T22:30:22.818-07:00

A secret I didn't think I could!  I found out Monday the 19th and up until mid-morning on Christmas I was dying to share something with him.  I really wanted to wait until Christmas though, and I really wanted it to be an absolute surprise.  But I'm horrible at surprising my husband...and news like this is too exciting not to shout from the rooftops.  Plus, he's too smart for my own good so I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com53tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-36151009510830628092011-12-22T10:07:00.003-07:002011-12-22T11:28:24.508-07:00

Early this month we took some quick pictures for our family Christmas cards.  I just set up the tripod and used my remote, like always.  I only sent Christmas cards to family this year.  I usually do it that way since there is SO much family to get them off to.  You understand, right?  Here's what I sent out- Merry Christmas to you, too!I thought I'd share some outtakes... As I was setting up my

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-27650518168979182532011-12-21T19:38:00.001-07:002011-12-22T08:12:05.398-07:00

It's been fun to slowly add to my Christmas decor little by little over the last 6 Christmas seasons that Tony and I have been married.  Here is a little of what I've done around the house with it all.  I love this time of year.  It's going to feel so bare when I take all this down in a couple weeks.  COUPLE WEEKS!?  Seems cruel. The pillow & carousel are from my first Christmas & the three below

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-88245829308666173702011-12-20T21:24:00.005-07:002011-12-20T22:32:30.053-07:00

It was his first time writing and sending a letter to Santa!  We finally had him do it today.  I helped Brody write the letter (he held the pen, I wrote what he told me to) and Tony helped him with the envelope.  Every year Brody and Hyrum get letters FROM Santa (neither Tony nor I write them honestly- and they are addressed from the north pole so... our kids are pretty in with the big guy, I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-58680087939468397522011-12-20T07:28:00.002-07:002011-12-20T10:04:55.974-07:00

When I was little I remember Santa used the same labels and same font every year on all the gifts he brought.  What a genius idea since as I got older I got wise to if his writing looked like my mom's or something.  As if I wanted her helping him (no offense mom;)- I wanted "the big man" himself to sign my gifts. Well in our household now we do things a little different than we did when I was

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-68461250401224236382011-12-19T22:38:00.006-07:002011-12-20T21:37:26.127-07:00

Sorry about the two posts in one day.  I just have multiple drafts waiting to get out before Christmas.  Duty calls.  (not really)  So the weekend was great, here are some... glimpses of it.  You know the usual- Brody begging me for fresh squeezed O.J., shredded wheat drizzled with honey (the best), having all my boys home, attempting to watch Polar Express (for the 15th time) this time with the

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-64328958790776854532011-12-19T06:47:00.002-07:002011-12-20T21:37:26.129-07:00

It's always a treat when I get to have family over.  Luckily for them they don't have to sleep on the couch like old times.  We were so excited when we found out my brother and his new wife, Arely, were going to be driving through on their way to my parents last week.  They spent two nights and a day with us- and before they left were even sweet enough to help me take the boys to get their shots.

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-80615769768294818352011-12-18T18:33:00.002-07:002011-12-18T18:48:07.496-07:00

A couple weeks ago, we had the unique experience to check out "Lights Under Louisville" at the Louisville Mega Cavern.  It's the only underground light show in the world.  We wouldn't have even known about it had it not been for Group-on.  We thought it was pretty cool- and I know Brody was loving it.  So apparently this "mega cavern" was built in the event of a nuclear attack?  That's what I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-42997622464276680612011-12-17T19:32:00.008-07:002011-12-19T07:08:14.446-07:00

Ha!  I shortened my what this mom does.  Quicker.  Anyway, Brody and I baked a load of sugar cookies back around Halloween and we still have a large ziplock full of them in the freezer (we even gave some out!).  My mom gave me some old holiday cookie cutters from my childhood while I visited them for Thanksgiving so I figured they had to be put to use, even though none of us are going to be

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-19388626472446607642011-12-15T08:29:00.003-07:002011-12-20T10:09:17.949-07:00

We've had lots of festive fun this month.  Here's my happy list of it all: ::Getting our tree the last day of November & the same day welcoming a new Elf on the Shelf in our home for the first year.  He has a name!  Bo Jingle.::putting lights on the house bushes.::decking the halls right after we got home from our Thanksgiving trip.  I love decorating for Christmas!  That'll get it's own post

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-91796894317194426262011-12-14T09:41:00.003-07:002011-12-18T12:29:09.040-07:00

I had a bunch of red and white & green felt and wanted to do something with it for Christmas but was trying to decide what.  Then I came upon an idea I thought I would share!  I love this garland. By the way, that bear in the picture is from 1986, my 2nd Christmas.  I love it.  I decided to display it leaned on my JOY letters since it's string broke off and I can't hang it on the tree.Here's how

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-30108817761483738892011-12-13T07:57:00.002-07:002011-12-14T10:03:17.037-07:00

Hey Guys!  I'm happy to share with you some beauty tips that have recently come my way!  See how these affordable, multi-purpose products can help you easily perfect your holiday makeup looks.  I'm talking about Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly, NEW Vaseline® Lip Therapy Original®, & NEW Q-tips® Precision Tips™. Before Rocket XL even contacted me to review Vaseline and Q-tips I was already a believer.

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-67229189083680616712011-12-12T20:04:00.002-07:002011-12-14T10:03:39.230-07:00

...The cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow,But children grow up, as I've learned to my sorrow.So quiet down cobwebs; Dust go to sleep!I'm rocking my baby and babies don't keep. -Ruth Hulbert Hamilton

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-13307457511668730212011-12-10T14:50:00.009-07:002011-12-18T12:29:09.045-07:00

I love this season - a time for giving, am I right?!  So have you had the pleasure of listening to She & Him's new Christmas album "A Very She & Him Christmas"?  I certainly hope so!  It's so chill.  Perfect for late night editing or blogging.  Anywho.  I couldn't help but notice Zooey's ultra cute bow.  I thought:  I want that!  And since, beautifully enough, Christmas falls on Sunday this year.

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-32639994305746476542011-12-09T09:49:00.002-07:002011-12-21T07:19:36.665-07:00

After getting Sprinkles on our trip we decided to go to the United States Botanic Garden.  I went many years ago- but not during Christmas time.  It was pouring down rain and we walked several blocks in it.  But once we got inside the humidity warmed us right up.  It was so warm in there, we had to pile our jackets on Hy's tiny stroller.  Haha.  I love the Botanic garden- It is so gorgeous!  

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-71734746785317715132011-12-08T22:22:00.010-07:002011-12-21T07:18:54.748-07:00

Our D.C. vacation was probably the most eventful vacation I've been on in a while.  None of "what do you want to do?  I dunno what do you want to do?"  None of that.  It was go, go, go - fun, fun, fun- with the occasional afternoon nap.  Just see for yourself!  There were just too many pictures, I had to include a jump break.  If you follow me on Instagram you know I'm not clogging your feed as

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-5183709234062934322011-12-06T11:05:00.003-07:002011-12-06T11:18:14.358-07:00

While we were on our Thanksgiving trip I pretty much only took cell phone pictures.  But I did bring my "big camera" just incase.  I only took it a couple places.  My mom watched the kids for Tony and I one morning and we were able to tour D.C. together, alone, like old times.  We ran out the door so fast we forgot to eat breakfast!  (Not like we were anxious for a date or anything...)  So we ate

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-77245094473662987312011-12-03T08:53:00.003-07:002011-12-18T12:29:09.047-07:00

The day before December happened the boys and I had a fun little morning activity in our jammies.  Breakfast was still in our teeth but I couldn't wait another minute to cut snowflakes out.  I have several uses for them this year; but the other's are a surprise.  Brody enjoyed it!  H of course just munched on snacks and wandered around.  This is one of those "what this mom does" things.  I'm

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-2398132516925155012011-12-01T09:46:00.004-07:002011-12-01T10:00:31.966-07:00

Oh, our trip to my parents' in Virginia?  (which is conveniently three minutes from my most favorite city in the world, Washington D.C.)  Yeah, we did lots.  I'll get to most of that eventually but I had to share this little outing to Georgetown.  One of the many things we did that day- but it has to have it's very own post.  Mainly because ever since the first time I went there back in 2004 I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-66306784215080569902011-11-30T21:11:00.005-07:002011-12-16T22:17:57.239-07:00

We were blessed to get to go to Virginia, where my parents live, to celebrate Thanksgiving.  It was such a special trip!  Our Thanksgiving was great- my mom is such an amazing cook!  We also threw some Ice Skating in, in between eating and watching football/the parade.  I LOVE going to that place this time of year.  It was Tony and my fourth time... I love going with him because it was the first

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-68128990388472131642011-11-28T11:22:00.004-07:002011-11-29T22:21:16.576-07:00

A couple Saturdays ago, the 12th, we threw a party to celebrate Hyrum's first birthday!  I was actually tossing with the idea to even have one... part of me was sad to think about it, to think about all our family who wouldn't be there.  I also thought, he's pretty young, he's not going to remember if we do or not.  But I think a first birthday is very special... and I wanted to celebrate it!  We

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Since everyone in life is planning their holiday smorgasbord, I thought I would share this festive little ditty.  No need to thank me... I know everyone is looking to replace that Christmas Ham for some beef this season; so LOOK NO FURTHER!  You have come to the right place.  Mongolian beef!  Festive indeed.  Has flank steak ever tasted so good?  I submit that it ha-... well, you know. My

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That's a year, folks!  Have I mentioned that? (:  Thank you all for the sweet comments on his last post!  We're enjoying a Thanksgiving vacation right now- I can't wait to tell you all about it when we get back.  I did get a couple posts drafted beforehand so I don't get too behind on blogging! I made this quickly the day we left on our trip- I still love it, even though it was rushed.  He was

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Oh my goodness.  It is so hard to believe that already a year ago I was here.  Just meeting my sweet baby for the first time in the flesh.  I was so overjoyed.  I honestly can't say enough good things about my Hyrum- he is more than I could've ever asked for.  (I feel bad, I really have two sons I love more than anything- but I'm just focusing on H right now:)  Hyrum is sweet, sensitive (I hope

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This was one of my favorite days with my boys lately.  We started the morning deciding to go to Wild Eggs for breakfast (& had ourselves the best breakfast experience of our lives- including amazing fresh squeezed OJ), then hanging out at home and a later Target run; and then we enjoyed arcade games, golfing and go-karts at this place nearby.  Tony had planned that part for a while.  It got

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Do you remember when you were little and you were all about Belle or Jasmine?  (They had brown hair, I identified with those two the most;)  All those princesses.  Anyway Brody notices the awesome guy characters and he sits there all wide eyed.  I can only imagine what's going on through his head.  I hope it goes something like this...  Brody is a sweetheart and always picks me flowers.  Charming

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And it usually takes six months for me to download them onto my computer.  When I do, I find some beauties I never knew about.  Like, a bagillion pictures and videos of my cute kids mostly.  But I'll spare you the bagillion.  But also moments like when Brody and I battled it out on Atari (he beats me at Outlaw more often than I beat him!)  Or the crazy too-modern park right by us.  That thing I

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Otherwise known as home of the Kentucky Derby.  The morning I took these, we went here.  (Can you believe there is not a single leaf left on that tree?)  The fall colors are slowly disappearing.  Sad.  Anyway... before we move away from Louisville we knew we had to tour Churchill downs.  It's way different than I pictured, but really cool to see in person.  If you ever find yourself in Louisville

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...you wake up by eating Honey Nut Cherrios whilst wearing your husbands hoodie.  Mmmm... to alll of it. ...you stare at the ceiling fan, hiding out under the covers while baby naps earlier than usual (like 9am), and before B screams for something... and wonder how it went from being death outside to perfect so fast.  So let's get out and enjoy it... now... okay..NOW.. ...you check out Brody's

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With little kids, who don't go to school, who sleep till 8 (well that was before daylight savings), and all, I don't go outside to brave the morning very often.  Early morning anyway... when the sun is just coming over the tops of the houses.  But sometimes Tony has Saturday off so we get out bright and early to greet the day...Excuse me while I go pull out my winter wear that hasn't seen much

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Tony and I had a bunch of free things left over from our monopoly game at McDonalds.  We decided to cash them in and have a lunch date.  The plan: he gets the food, I bring the kids, we meet at the park and enjoy this gorgeous weather.  When I got to the park it was closed for a few days.  The odds.  So, Tony said let's just go home.  I kinda grumbled about that and he said, Okay lead me to this

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-83016442752306720562011-11-02T13:53:00.002-07:002011-11-05T06:27:39.218-07:00

Halloween was so great.  The kids and I were out and about most of it renting a halloween movie, getting a free kids meal at our favorite sub place Firehouse, and to other stores.  I found that Red Chili Pepper costume for less than two dollars and I HAD to get it.  I wanted to try it on H but I was also going to turn it into Tony's costume (you'll see).  After dinner we all went out

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-75190570941975169632011-11-01T19:25:00.001-07:002011-11-02T14:07:18.628-07:00

I feel forced to say these aren't in chronological order but that's just the... organizer in me talking.  Holy cow we had the most eventful October we've ever had.  We did the big things, and the little things.  Little things like pumpkin carving and cookie making- and big things like going to a farm and other parties.  We couldn't even make it to half the stuff friends planned, yet we were still

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-15293584297942302812011-10-31T00:00:00.000-07:002011-11-02T14:05:24.732-07:00

Fall continues here in Kentucky.Although it feels like it's quickly coming to an end.  It's hard to tell in the picture below but I was standing in white, frosted grass.  Brrrrr...More cell pictures...Not sure what kind of face I carved in that tiny pumpkin but it was molding and I just cut the mold off.  What kind of pumpkin molds before it's cut?  I've never seen that before.Brody drew a cute

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-16472349563633255252011-10-30T18:26:00.000-07:002011-11-02T14:04:42.935-07:00

Although it may look welcoming, don't come to my house- we'll be out trick-or-treating with the kiddos (for the third and final time this year... zoo & trunk or treat were the others)  Still unsure about my exact costume.. haha.  This is so unlike me.  But next years is figured out!  (I say that now)I'm very excited for tomorrow!  But not as much as B, I'm sure.  Happy Halloween, friends.

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-88177973211874486682011-10-27T07:05:00.003-07:002011-11-02T14:04:22.026-07:00

Tony found some caramel apple cider in a tinat the store. He knows how much I love the stuff from Starbucks (it's all I get there, you know)so he got it for me.Little things like this warm my heart. Not to mention warms everything else ...which is something I need right now. :pAnd if you've never tried a green apple soaked in apple cider, you had better.  Scrumptious.

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was warmI galavanted around target (with the kids in tow, of course)we took the kids trick-or-treating at our church party& Tony and I cuddled on the couch to a Redbox movie when it was all over. Today is rainy and cold.But these days are just as great.

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-88055274510397114892011-10-24T11:05:00.001-07:002011-10-24T17:29:28.578-07:00

::Two weekends ago Brody got to trick or treat for the first of many times this year at the Zoo.  It was a really cute thing for the kids- they loved it!  I made a liar out of myself again- Brody did wear the same costume as last year (but just for that event).  I'll blog about it sometime.::We went to a Halloween play date at a friends house and we were supposed to bring a halloween food so I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-72685187605087053112011-10-23T05:16:00.000-07:002011-10-24T11:06:24.751-07:00

You know those amazing sugar cookies you get in the plastic boxes at the grocery store- that have that bright colored soft frosting and sprinkles on them that are so soft and fat?  Well, this recipe makes those soft and fat sugar cookies.  They are great!  Of course, you can roll them out super thin and make them have more crunch too.  I did that- because it made my shapes come out and look more

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-77487139057415049682011-10-20T06:41:00.005-07:002011-10-21T04:58:51.557-07:00

When Halloween is in the air there's one thing on most people's minds.  Well, maybe just my mind.  SUGAR!  I've always had a bit of a sweet tooth myself but it seems when these holidays roll around it get's even more attention.  Understandable.  And I'm sure most people are the same way.  So here's what my (our) sweet tooth has been up to... ::a trip to a far away Krispy Kreme (went twice the

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Technically, we already celebrated our anniversary.  Early.  Just us two.  In MICHIGAN!  (best trip ever)  But, obviously we had to make the actual day special too.  Tony had to work but came home with a cute smile and cute flowers for me.  Then we opened gifts and went to dinner.  A nice friend offered to babysit but we had already got Brody excited about Red Robin so all four of us went.  We

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-55825026643051984422011-10-18T14:08:00.006-07:002011-10-18T18:56:10.180-07:00

A week ago today Brody got to play in his first ever leaf pile; Hy too for that matter.  (This was before I hacked off his hair- my worst hair job yet.  Yes, worse than the time I gave my little brother monk bangs.  Brody even told me "I want my long hair again!" lol. Sorry kiddo.)  Anyway, I think it was his first leaf pile... we never got to do this in AZ anyway.  (The palm trees in our yard

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-27372044816777881102011-10-17T15:33:00.004-07:002011-10-20T18:23:47.979-07:00

This months picture inspired by Halloween and that costume I found in our costume bucket.  Gorjilla!  (Godzilla)  Why do we even have a costume bucket?  It's not like we reuse costumes each year.  Then again I just did so never mind.   My child is 11 months today!  E-L-E-V-E-N!At 11 months he...::Has four teeth!  His two front teeth came in in the last month!::Is in 2 nap-limbo and it's driving

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-83622492438604554252011-10-15T12:00:00.004-07:002011-12-10T18:47:34.230-07:00

This week I went to craft night at my church.  It's one of my favorite activities all year and sadly the last few times I have missed it, for one reason or the other.  So, I was glad I was able to go this year.  One of the crafts we made were yarn and felt wreaths!  I've seen them all over blogland but didn't realize how simple they were until I started this.  So, I thought I would share this

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-68851652990657720482011-10-13T08:51:00.005-07:002011-12-18T16:32:34.771-07:00

We listen to music (the song after the jump) and dance around.  Brody's idea, I can't claim it.   I just wanted to turn on music and go stuff my face (i think lunch is okay;).  But I figure soon they'll be teenagers with no interest in dancing and being silly with mom.  So I took Brody up on his suggestion and we also had more photobooth fun (since we got this Mac, we do that lots).  Kids are so

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-78230669008207722762011-10-12T14:01:00.004-07:002011-10-13T08:56:50.229-07:00

In honor of my five year anniversary today, I wanted to write five silly and five serious things about Tony that I love.  Tony is a hilarious man.  So five silly things won't be hard.  And five serious won't be hard either because I'm a sap. 5 Silly: 1. the other night we were talking about baby boy names.  If we have another boy next, we've almost decided on a name!  Anyway amongst the mix,

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Five years ago today I went through the temple for the first time to make promises to Heavenly Father that I would "be a good girl all my life" (as my amazing great grandfather would say); and also in preparation to marry my very best friend.  That day was so amazing- so anticipated.  All my childhood I looked forward to the day I could go to the temple.  It was everything I ever imagined, and

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-67271732305297200972011-10-10T12:44:00.000-07:002011-10-10T13:02:07.482-07:00

i have nothing monumental to say, just picking a giveaway winner, really.  Thank you all lovely ladies for entering the giveaway!  It's always so fun emailing the winner... but it's always so not-fun when many more ladies don't win.  The good news.. there may be more, perhaps.  Winner announced here.So as I was regaining energy for life again I decided to get back on the scarf I promised Brody

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-85398120792135340252011-10-08T10:26:00.005-07:002011-10-08T20:39:04.362-07:00

1. get better.  the only pain i can relate this latest sickness to is labor pains.  it's funny because i had just told tony how i want to consider a "natural birth" more seriously and then this happened- and it reminded me why i cave to epidurals every time.  not. worth it!  anyway the stomach flu blows. 2. make sure the rest of the family doesn't get sick again.  So, disinfect... once i have

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-13579096331445377992011-10-05T16:17:00.033-07:002011-10-08T10:41:50.973-07:00

The anniversary of Tony and my union is fast approaching.  Knowing it was going to be a BIG anniversary milestone (a prime number?), we've been planning a little getaway for months.  A couple weeks before we were like, "watch, something will come up and prevent this trip".  Nothing did, well, we didn't let it.  But we almost didn't go.  I'm SO glad we did!  My sweet, amazing, wonderful, beautiful

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I usually don't do giveaways back to back on this blog but I couldn't pass up this one for you guys.  I'm so excited to be able to host a giveaway from Shabby Apple!  I just love their whole site- they have the most adorable women's dresses, jewelry & accessories- and more.  Go like their facebook page- you'll hear about special promotions and exclusive discounts.I had fun going through and

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I've had these pictures ready to go for a month now so it's about time I share them.  All these posts stemmed from the fact that my little boy is an imaginer.  He pretends stuff all the time and sees potential for things in the most random situations.  For example a pile of laundry turns into his race car (true story).  Because he loves camping so much I can imagine every night when I tuck him in

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-49548966141740216252011-09-27T11:32:00.001-07:002011-10-02T19:30:58.059-07:00

If there's a force powerful than the dollar section at Target, I'd like to meet it.  I seriously can't walk into that building without being sucked in.  The items remind me of a shop I used to go to when I was a kid.  A little place called Susie's Deals.  Remember that, Anne?  (Or anyone else who grew up in my 'hood remember?)  Anywho, yesterday my boys and I went there for a couple hours to kill

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-43651506501604341722011-09-25T13:11:00.005-07:002011-09-26T09:23:44.380-07:00

I debated about posting anymore of these.  Is he cooperating?  No, no he is not.  I figured I should just quit while I'm ahead and leave on last months cute picture because nothing will be cuter than that, in my opinion.  However, being the over-achiever I am I'm never satisfied with not finishing a project so here is Hyrum at 10 months! No, there's no mustache and bunting but this month's has

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-52589989126130043622011-09-22T20:25:00.004-07:002011-10-28T08:06:44.265-07:00

I had a thought...I was feeling pretty thoughtful and everything- I mean who doesn't when they wear glasses. 3d glasses don't count?  Ahh man. So my thought was... that it was time for a giveaway!!! My classy perfect life inspired the giveaway prize: (dramatization)(What you don't see were the sweats I was wearing before- I just put my church clothes back on real quick for a pic.  Not to mention

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"It's alright to have a little fun and indulge now and then" Said on a bag of maxi pads. ...who knew.

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A little while ago my boys and I up and drove to Indiana for the day.  Tony has gone up there for business a few times- and told me about this place that has the worlds best chocolate shake.  Upon prodding him for a more detailed description of so-called best shake ever, I found out it's not very thick.  In other words, watery enough to actually drink through a straw.  I was pretty shot down- I

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-7025138733851032722011-09-20T08:14:00.000-07:002011-09-20T08:16:52.967-07:00

::I couldn't help it, I put out our Halloween decorations already, as of last week.  The house smells so good- I think the fall candles are my favorite.  Speaking of Halloween, I feel like I have to "make" a crazy amazing costume this year since I made my costume the last two years.  Here and here.  What to be?!?!::Playing with the life size chess set at the mall.  ::me and B hangin at home::this

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-34311099881167202012011-09-19T12:00:00.001-07:002011-10-04T20:44:10.599-07:00

We were talking to Brody about the Atonement during FHE one monday right after our Arizona trip.  I had to type up our convo on my phone right then- it tugged at my heartstrings.B- "Hey mommy, do you know who this is?"(shows me a picture of Christ)"Yes I do, who is it?"B- "It's Jesus!""Yes, you're right! .. Do you know what He did?"B- "yeah... He died for us so we could go back.""Go back where?"B

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Having have little kids, it can be hard to experiment with my hair and clothes like I used to do.  I've been stuck in my default hair styles for so long.  Usually, you'll see me with my hair half up in bobby pins- that's the most common one.  Or, if I'm feeling super fancy I'll do a side messy bun or run a curling iron through.  I'm making myself sound very unadventurous, but I've always been

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-29145347011175006652011-09-17T21:24:00.005-07:002011-09-19T21:14:51.479-07:00

You like my rhyming don't you?  So amazing, I might as well tag this with my poetry label.  Kentucky, you have officially redeemed yourself.  This summer was a scorcher, that's for sure.  Sure, I came from AZ where no place really beats those temps- but when humidity is involved, you reach a whole new level of torture.  I do feel for my AZ pals though who have to endure 6 months of summer.  It

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-24945739108849027842011-09-15T09:03:00.001-07:002011-09-19T21:13:52.911-07:00

8-22 I had a conversation with Brody weeks back that went exactly like this:B: "I love you"-"i love you more!"B: "I love you the MOST!  Ha!  I wasted you!" This has been ongoing since then- only now he'll be like, "i wasted you" and I'll come back with "I love you the mostEST" and he's like... "...we're both wasted."hahahaha

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As we all know, this past Sunday was the 10th anniversary of the tragic terrorist attacks.  I'm still so touched by the people who stepped up to serve that day- and so humbled by them.  I'm glad many have found healing over the years.  The year after it all happened, my dad left to serve in the pentagon.  We were 3,000 miles apart that whole year, my senior year, but our whole family was grateful

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I honestly couldn't talk enough about priorities in photography.  Shoot, I could talk all day about priorities in life.  It's something I'm constantly re-evaluating.  I see way too many people getting sucked into things that just don't matter in the grand scheme of things...that goes for me too.  I am a big believer though- of balance in life.  If my dishes aren't done, kids aren't cleaned up,

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Look at me, look at me, look at me now!You could do what I do if you only knew how.I study the scriptures one hour each day;I bake, I upholster, I scrub, and I pray. I always keep all the commandments completely;I speak to my little ones gently and sweetly.I help in their classrooms!  I sew all they wear!I drive them to practice!  I cut all their hair! I memorize names of the General Authorities

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-55130709025578261592011-09-10T08:09:00.007-07:002011-09-13T07:45:54.473-07:00

When Tony and I got married... well, actually before we were even married, we spent a great deal of time at the JC Penny Home store sitting on couches, trying out beds, and admiring tables and dressers.  At the time, I cared more about what my clothes looked like than what my house decor looked like.  As long as I had a few pictures on the wall and some fake plants here and there, I was content.

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I've shared Jon Schmidt on this blog before because he is one of the most moving composers and pianists I've ever come across.  I was a teenager at EFY the first time I saw him perform and I wanted so much to be like him.  Well, today I stumbled across these two boys who actually put that inspiration they got from Jon Schmidt into actually making music.  I think it's adorable how driven kids can

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-65324765917832699652011-09-08T07:37:00.000-07:002011-09-08T18:28:35.039-07:00

I take too many cell phone pictures.  And thanks to instagram I have more interest to do so.  Ahh well!  So this last weekend was packed full of plans.  Then one by one things didn't happen but we still had such a chill, fun holiday weekend with just us four.  Here are just a few pictures of stuff we did...  I have been dreaming of trying french MACARONS (not to be confused with macaroons- those

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Tony was out of town for two days.  I talked about it.  Before he left he already mentioned how whenever he goes somewhere for a while he wants to come back with something for Brody since that's what his dad would do for him and he loved it.  I expected that but I didn't expect him to surprise me with my own little gift.  He knows I like the kitchen stuff at anthro... look what he picked out for

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This past Saturday we had a lot of fun as a family.  It was the start of Tony's long three day weekend- yay!  We got out that morning and afternoon but OBVIOUSLY had to come back for Michigan's first game of the season.  THEY WON!  Besides watching the game with my boys, my favorite thing about game day is the FOOD!  Tony took Brody and they got a bunch of junk food for us to enjoy.  I think my

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One of my friends here will soon be having her third baby.  I believe every baby deserves a celebration so I decided to ask if she was having a shower and if not, I would throw one.  It was a lot of fun to plan and I think it went awesome.  I didn't really have a theme in mind other than wanting brunch, those popcorn bags, and chalk boards.  As I was putting together everything I had already I

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I am so grateful to have such a wonderful husband and kids.  They are so loving, so supportive... I love them!  We are perfect for each other, this little family.  This weekend things didn't really go my way... from my plans, to things I thought had taken place that would shape my future differently.  Technically most things didn't go how I thought/wanted them to.  I could chalk the weekend up to

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-50840526366055144062011-09-03T15:50:00.008-07:002011-09-07T20:29:22.614-07:00

When Tony was gone I s'pose I had some void to fill in my life those two days- so I took an obscene amount of pictures of my boys.  I basically documented the days sun-up to sun down.  And technically they weren't anything special- just normal days.  I don't think I'll be doing this for a while (who am I kidding).  I need therapy.  Haha.  I mean, on our California trip someone asked me, "is that

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-19683077727527908142011-09-02T12:20:00.003-07:002011-09-06T06:25:40.952-07:00

We play!  (Okay, we all play regardless heh heh)  Anyways, Tony was out of town for 2 days (it happens often for his job).  He was checking out somewhere we might live... looks like we are 80% sure where we'll be moving next February!  That's really vague sorry about that... but it's changed once before so I'm not really going to say one way or the other until we sign a lease or something.  So

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-3017921539427702122011-08-31T12:13:00.004-07:002011-09-02T09:05:07.121-07:00

I had fun planning a baby shower recently and I was really wanting to have macarons there.  But while researching them, I found they aren't any where close to us at all- and if I were to order online they would be over $50 for not even that many.  I was sad about it until I ran into this amazing recipe for whoopie pies!  These are perfect for a baby shower or even a wedding.  It's a way to have

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Like I said my parents drove through and stopped to see us.  They got me a card the night of my birthday (excuse the jammies and my late night rats nest hair) and the next day was filled with chilling at home watching Rio, a trip to staples, and Cheesecake factory for my birthday dinner from them.  We ordered so much food we had a dinner left over that could feed a family of four.  Perfect! Here

Conniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13682175645848916523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-639010824752141556.post-21681869180841811152011-08-30T07:23:00.001-07:002011-09-06T06:27:05.613-07:00

My birthday was great this year!  Tony had to work but he sure made the day special.  He was going to get me a dozen cupcakes but I was like... I don't really need that many!  So he picked up cupcakes for me, my boys and I got a free donut for breakfast, and we met Tony for lunch at Firehouse for my free birthday sub.  Our usuals!  One thing that was crummy though... they don't really give free

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So after the weddings and backyard party the next day, we drove back to Arizona.  We spent one more night there and then flew back to Kentucky the next day, later that afternoon.  This time I remembered a binky for the drive (I forgot one for both the flight and our drive out there, oops).  A few of the highlights of that part of our trip you can see in these pictures.  Things like:  Tony making

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So my last day in California was spent in my lovely hometown!  I sometimes miss it but mostly because my grandma and some other family & old friends live there.  I miss my grandpa... What is cuter than my grandma's backyard?  I can't think of anything.  I literally GREW UP in that backyard.  I broke the spout to the bird bath in that backyard.  I picked oranges, chased my cousins, stained my

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