The other evening we were all sitting down eating dinner together. Cooper starts talking about how he had hurt himself and didn't even cry. The rest of the conversation went like this:
Cooper: "I was pretty tough mom, huh?"
Me: "Yeah Coop, you took it like a champ!"
Charlee: "I'm a tramp!"
We couldn't help it. Mike and I just busted up laughing. Hopefully her words WILL NOT ring true one day!!
The Kitchen Remodel!!
Wow! Someone should have warned me that remodeling the kitchen was a HUGE undertaking! Our 80's kitchen officially wore out it's welcome. Say hello to our new updated kitchen!
BEFORE
AFTER
Complete transfomation! I am in LOVE with my new kitchen and sometimes catch myself just staring at it. Mike and I (okay, mostly Mike) spent so much time sanding, painting, glazing, tiling, grouting, blah, blah, blah! This was a huge project but well worth all the effort.
Now I just need to save up some more money to get new appliances! Well, not a fridge because I LOVE my fridge. I just want the stove, microwave and dishwasher to be NEW and match my fridge! Someday....a girl can always dream! Can't she???
Cooper's Baptism
Cooper Is Getting Baptized!!!
If you would like, please join us on this special day!!
Bountiful Baskets
Nothing better than a $50.00 basket full of fruits and veggies for only $15.00!
I am LOVING Bountiful Baskets! Thanks Tara for teaching me all there is to know about fresh produce for a great price!What's all in there? I will tell you!
2 Heads of Lettuce
2 Stalks of Celery
1 Head of Cabbage
2 Bunches of Asparagus
1 Squash
4 Cuccumbers
2 Bags of Radish's
6 Bananas
1 lb of Apples
6 Kiwi
1 Package of Blueberries
1 Package of Strawberries
Pretty sure I would spend more than $15.00 at the grocery store for ALL of this...even at the Wal Mart!
OUt WiTh ThE oLd & In wiTh ThE NeW
You know when you get a call from the Bishopric change is a comin'! It has been almost a year since I was called to be the Enrichment Leader in our ward. I have had so much fun planning activities, serving the sisters in our ward, having a creative outlet, building friendships with amazing women in our ward, and spiritual growth that I am sad to know that on Sunday, I will be released from my calling.
Last week I came home from running errands only to have Mike tell me that a member of the Bishopric wanted to meet with us on Sunday morning. I assumed since he wanted to meet with BOTH of us, we would be recieving a calling that would be for BOTH of us. Well, never ASSUME nothing! Bro. Yardley proceeded to inform me that my Enrichment Leader calling would be coming to an end on Sunday and they would like to extend the call of YOUNG WOMEN'S CAMP DIRECTOR to ME.
Last week I came home from running errands only to have Mike tell me that a member of the Bishopric wanted to meet with us on Sunday morning. I assumed since he wanted to meet with BOTH of us, we would be recieving a calling that would be for BOTH of us. Well, never ASSUME nothing! Bro. Yardley proceeded to inform me that my Enrichment Leader calling would be coming to an end on Sunday and they would like to extend the call of YOUNG WOMEN'S CAMP DIRECTOR to ME.
???????? What ???????
Seriously? Camp Director. I couldn't stop laughing. I know that is probably rude and I shouldn't have laughed but Camp Director? As I am in hysterics, Mike looks at me with a stern face...kinda like...WOMAN, STOP LAUGHING....THIS IS SERIOUS....YOU LOOK LIKE AN IDOIT....JUST STOP LAUGHING....STOP! So, I regain my composure and smile. And, what do I say? Why of course, I will do it.
I am in shock. I do not camp unless there is a trailer with a mattress, sink, toilet, fridge, freezer, and shower. So hours go by and I asked Mike what would pocess them to ask me to be the Camp Director? He grins (an evil little grin) and says to me "Well, it will be good for you. You need to learn to like camping so we can go as a family. And, not to mention the TWENTY BUCKS I slipped the Bishop...."
So, I am now being trusted with the lives of the young women in our ward while we go up into the mountains and camp....in TENTS....with FIRE....this isn't going to be good!
ANYWAY, My last Enrichment Night!
Each table had a delicious birhtday cake on top of my FABULOUS CAKE STANDS!
This is my new favorite cake...Coconut Cream Cake! If you want the recipe go here.
Our evening began with a NACHO dinner and CAKE for dessert. We had a sister in our ward gave a short talk about the history of the Relief Society here in our area. I feel it brings a real sense of what the Relief Society really is all about. We are all great women, women of great strength! Each woman is strong, but you put a group of Relief Society sisters together and WOW, talk about some strength!
Once we stuffed ourselves full of DELICIOUS cake, we ventured over to the other side of the gym for none other than "ROSIE the RIVETERS FEATS OF STRENGTH." Each table formed a team and the team had to nominate someone for the event. This sounds kind of silly (but hey, we are at a birthday party!) but, the women had a GREAT time! Our events:
The Human Bobsled
One person sat in a wagon and the other person had to PUSH the wagon. Whoever went the furthest...WINNER!
Triathlon
Nominee had to ride a trike through several cones, shoot a basketball into the hoop, run across the gym with a stretchy rope thingamajig (???)...while everyone is laughing at them!
Uphill Slalom
Slurp up a small cup full of JELLO through a straw.
Holy Gymnastics
One person lays on the ground while a team member stands over the top, blindfolded holding a donut on a string. They have to work together so the person on the ground can eat the donut first.
Anne was trying to cheat...someone had to hold her head to the ground!
The Relay
This was HYSTERICAL.
One person had to put on a pair of plastic gloves, pie tin on the head, paper plate between the legs, HUGE sunglasses on the face, walk to the line and back while swinging a dish towel over the head.
Wanna looksey?
Sorry Holly...I couldn't RESIST.
This was TOO funny!
Overall, I think everyone had a good time. It's fun to just let loose and have some fun every once in a while. I am sooooo going to miss planning these activities, but, I look forward to being in the audience and enjoying myself from here on out!
Watch out Young Women...Here I Come!
Welcome Home Sgt. McRae
It's official folks! Sgt. McRae is HOME! Yipee, Yay, Hooray, WaHoo! Mike arrived home on Sunday night here in our good ol' town! The entire day was filled with many emotions. Cooper and Charlee were so thrilled and excited I think they had a perma grin ALL day long! I was excited, anxious, relieved, and SO happy!
Griffin....poor little guy had NO clue what was happening. He did know that something exciting was happening though. With all the giggles and cheers from his older siblings, he would join right in. On the way to the airport he was squeeling in the backseat with the others, smiling, and laughing. Once we got to the airport he was running around like a crazy man. I am starting to think he was so excited because it was WAY past his bedtime and he wasn't in BED! Something to get excited about when your only 18 months!
It wasn't long before the little prop plane landed and made it's REALLY LOOOONG taxi to the gate. Here is where Cooper and Charlee couldn't contain themselves. Every second, "Where's my dad?" "Where's my dad?" There was NO display of patience here...none! And then.....
There He Was! The first one off the plane (thanks to all the other passengers who let him off first!) and it was all we could do not to run past the "DO NOT ENTER" sign and wrap our arms around him. But after a walk that seemed like eternity, he made it through and we held onto each other tight! Cooper and Charlee talking, asking questions, stories, everything they could rattle off as fast as they could, they did. Griffin just stared. Mike tried to hold him but it didn't last long. Well, at all. He immediately came back to me and continued to stare. I think now he was thinking..."Seriously? Is this what we were so hyped up about? Cuz, I don't know this guy so why are they so happy about seeing him?"
Now, it has been just about a week since he has been home. To me, things have just gone back to normal. It seems as though he never left. I think Cooper and Charlee feel the same way. Griffin is warming up to Mike and is starting to see why we like to have this guy around. Griffin will let Mike hold him, put him down for naps and to bed, and even get him up from naps and bed. He likes to sit on his dads lap and most of all, be tickled.
The year was long, but now that it's over...it seems so quick. We are all so happy Mike is safe and HOME! I have all ready put him to work...just to help him "adjust" quickly!!! Yeah, I'm nice like that! (He can thank me later!) We love you babe and are SO happy you are home with our family again!
Oh yes, I tried to take pictures of his homecoming....didn't work out so well. Griffin wouldn't allow it.
Griffin....poor little guy had NO clue what was happening. He did know that something exciting was happening though. With all the giggles and cheers from his older siblings, he would join right in. On the way to the airport he was squeeling in the backseat with the others, smiling, and laughing. Once we got to the airport he was running around like a crazy man. I am starting to think he was so excited because it was WAY past his bedtime and he wasn't in BED! Something to get excited about when your only 18 months!
It wasn't long before the little prop plane landed and made it's REALLY LOOOONG taxi to the gate. Here is where Cooper and Charlee couldn't contain themselves. Every second, "Where's my dad?" "Where's my dad?" There was NO display of patience here...none! And then.....
There He Was! The first one off the plane (thanks to all the other passengers who let him off first!) and it was all we could do not to run past the "DO NOT ENTER" sign and wrap our arms around him. But after a walk that seemed like eternity, he made it through and we held onto each other tight! Cooper and Charlee talking, asking questions, stories, everything they could rattle off as fast as they could, they did. Griffin just stared. Mike tried to hold him but it didn't last long. Well, at all. He immediately came back to me and continued to stare. I think now he was thinking..."Seriously? Is this what we were so hyped up about? Cuz, I don't know this guy so why are they so happy about seeing him?"
Now, it has been just about a week since he has been home. To me, things have just gone back to normal. It seems as though he never left. I think Cooper and Charlee feel the same way. Griffin is warming up to Mike and is starting to see why we like to have this guy around. Griffin will let Mike hold him, put him down for naps and to bed, and even get him up from naps and bed. He likes to sit on his dads lap and most of all, be tickled.
The year was long, but now that it's over...it seems so quick. We are all so happy Mike is safe and HOME! I have all ready put him to work...just to help him "adjust" quickly!!! Yeah, I'm nice like that! (He can thank me later!) We love you babe and are SO happy you are home with our family again!
Oh yes, I tried to take pictures of his homecoming....didn't work out so well. Griffin wouldn't allow it.
A Little Girls Night
On Friday I went to a very much needed Girls Night! We had dinner at Red Robin and lots of laughs! Thanks girls for a great night out!
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