Sunday, June 11, 2006
Chitter Chatter
So what is the deal?? I am getting sick again! Wahh for me. I am going to the dr. tomorrow to figure out what the heck is going on with my body. I never got sick before Jackson.
So we went and saw XMen 3 yesterday. D and I are huge Xmen fans, but I have to say, we were really disappointed with it. First of all, it was so sad. I actually cried during Xmen :). Second, they threw so much at you it was almost hard to keep track of everyone (d and I always watch movies with subtitles, weird, I know, but we get so much more out of them-just a plug for the subtitles). Third, I just kept waiting for Jean to be good again, but alas, it wasn't to be. It was sad I tell ya.
I am on this decluttering spree--fly lady style. Here is my thing though. Why is it so easy for some people to stay on top of their houses. Why do some people not get sucked into other projects (or the computer) and stay on task. Why do some people care so much more than me? I think all these things yet I am still not able to let it go or stop comparing myself to others.It really gets me down when I realize how much clutter I can walk over for days, weeks, and years until finally I have had it and totally break down feeling like a total loser because I can't manage to keep it clean. So, we have been in this house for 2.5 years now and I am finally cleaning all my parent's junk (we bought the house from them) out of the closets, I bought a labeler, and I am designating homes for all my stuff. Let me tell you, I have only done the hall upstairs, but it required a lot of self discipline every time I walked by my computer to not sit down and surf a little. Heck, my Favorites list only has about 50 things on it. How long could that really take. (okay, like 35 minutes x 12 times a day--you get the picture). It's all about discipline.
Oh, and why do I insist on long run on sentences and lack of capitalization on my blog? Hmmm. I am sure that has something to do with my weird AP English teacher in 12th grade.
Speaking of which...I just got the announcement for my 10 year class reunion this fall. So, I think I will be making the trip to AZ to attend that. Weird that it has already been 10 years.
I am back into scrapbooking and loving it. I forgot how theraputic it is for me to sit down and create things. My best friend here in town just started scrapping too and loves it. That will be bad news for us, but a lot of fun.
Florida and Christian's wedding were great. I will post a picture. I was a little dissappointed that Disneyworld is an exact replica of disneyland. We all had fun none the less, but I always imagined it being so different. And, the epcot golf ball thing was way smaller than I had always imagined. I went with Drew to Universal Island Adventure and that was a blast. My MIL flew down from Georgia to watch Jackson all weekend and that was the true vacation though. I will post a picture of the wedding soon.
So we went and saw XMen 3 yesterday. D and I are huge Xmen fans, but I have to say, we were really disappointed with it. First of all, it was so sad. I actually cried during Xmen :). Second, they threw so much at you it was almost hard to keep track of everyone (d and I always watch movies with subtitles, weird, I know, but we get so much more out of them-just a plug for the subtitles). Third, I just kept waiting for Jean to be good again, but alas, it wasn't to be. It was sad I tell ya.
I am on this decluttering spree--fly lady style. Here is my thing though. Why is it so easy for some people to stay on top of their houses. Why do some people not get sucked into other projects (or the computer) and stay on task. Why do some people care so much more than me? I think all these things yet I am still not able to let it go or stop comparing myself to others.It really gets me down when I realize how much clutter I can walk over for days, weeks, and years until finally I have had it and totally break down feeling like a total loser because I can't manage to keep it clean. So, we have been in this house for 2.5 years now and I am finally cleaning all my parent's junk (we bought the house from them) out of the closets, I bought a labeler, and I am designating homes for all my stuff. Let me tell you, I have only done the hall upstairs, but it required a lot of self discipline every time I walked by my computer to not sit down and surf a little. Heck, my Favorites list only has about 50 things on it. How long could that really take. (okay, like 35 minutes x 12 times a day--you get the picture). It's all about discipline.
Oh, and why do I insist on long run on sentences and lack of capitalization on my blog? Hmmm. I am sure that has something to do with my weird AP English teacher in 12th grade.
Speaking of which...I just got the announcement for my 10 year class reunion this fall. So, I think I will be making the trip to AZ to attend that. Weird that it has already been 10 years.
I am back into scrapbooking and loving it. I forgot how theraputic it is for me to sit down and create things. My best friend here in town just started scrapping too and loves it. That will be bad news for us, but a lot of fun.
Florida and Christian's wedding were great. I will post a picture. I was a little dissappointed that Disneyworld is an exact replica of disneyland. We all had fun none the less, but I always imagined it being so different. And, the epcot golf ball thing was way smaller than I had always imagined. I went with Drew to Universal Island Adventure and that was a blast. My MIL flew down from Georgia to watch Jackson all weekend and that was the true vacation though. I will post a picture of the wedding soon.
Thursday, June 08, 2006
In your opinion...
Which do you like better? The one with writing or without? These are mother's day gifts (late, not really early :)) for my mom and MIL. They will be 20x16 inches (big) and want to make sure the writing isn't too cheesy. Or, if you have a better quote, let me know. Thanks.
Monday, May 29, 2006
my guilty pleasure
embarrased to admit, but thought I would get you all addicted too. check out this celeb blog
am i so lame that i check this everyday?
am i so lame that i check this everyday?
Chitter Chatter
no one is updating today, but d is out of town and i am bored with a messy kitchen and tons of laundry to fold. I really want to start getting packed for orlando, but that packing procrastinator in me is really fighting it.
went to a fun pool party this afternoon and j loved the pool. it was nice to get out. slathered him with sunscreen and forgot myself. classic.
my house smells like immitation crab meat. i made my MIL pasta salad for this party and it has this meat in it. do any of you have the problem i do that when you prepare a dish you no longer can eat it. i think it is the smell or something. i don't know how many great meals i have made that i sit down at the table and can't bring myself to even taste it. i have made some fun new things lately and need to start posting the recipes. i love ms everyday foods mag. totally easy meals that are unique and tasty. love it.
went to a fun pool party this afternoon and j loved the pool. it was nice to get out. slathered him with sunscreen and forgot myself. classic.
my house smells like immitation crab meat. i made my MIL pasta salad for this party and it has this meat in it. do any of you have the problem i do that when you prepare a dish you no longer can eat it. i think it is the smell or something. i don't know how many great meals i have made that i sit down at the table and can't bring myself to even taste it. i have made some fun new things lately and need to start posting the recipes. i love ms everyday foods mag. totally easy meals that are unique and tasty. love it.
Sunday, May 28, 2006
Chitter Chatter
Just back from SLC. It was a quick trip--too quick almost. I would have loved to shop a little more, but we ran out of time. I did however, manage to spend like $150 at baby gap in the ten minutes I was in there. I just finished sorting through the clothes for the second time since I got home. Why do I derive so much pleasure out of buying baby clothes. I don't feel this about my own clothes, but there is something about cute little clothes that is so fulfilling. Also, Jackson always looks cute in his clothes, whereas with me, it is hit and miss. I guess I need to have another boy so at least I can justify all the clothes that Jackson has. In my defense, I do buy just about everything on sale. So, that is how I justify it.
It was cold and rainy in SLC. We brought no unbrella. It was really wet. Running from the conference center to the temple was like taking another shower. We were soaked by the time we got there. The sealing was nice. But the bride had the most gorgeous dress that I have ever seen. Seriously. I was actually feeling jealous over this dress. It was totally vintage looking with lace and a high lacy neck. I can't even explain it, but it was amazing. And she had this huge, draping bouquet. Dang I wish I had great fashion sense. It is not my forte by any means and even given unlimited resources, I don't think I could have ever come up with a dress like this girls. To really validate this dress however, was the fact that all the men we were with, including my husband, kept commenting on the dress as well.
Went to Pottery Barn Kids to buy J's bedding--don't carry it in the store. I was really annoyed and ended up buying nothing. So irritating.
Well, this will be a busy week. We are off to Orlando in Wednesday night and I work all day Tuesday, so, I will have to be really productive tomorrow. I have tons of wash to do and my goal is to not be packing as we are running out the door. I want to have everything layed out early.
We bought a portable DVD player and that made all the difference with traveling with Jackson. He say and watched baby eintein and even the first half hour of lady and the tramp. Totally worth the $$.
I am still sick. I can't seem to shake this thing. I will think I am getting better and then the next hour I am totally congested again. Jackson also has a runny nose and cough. If I am not better by Wednesday I am going to go to the doctor and make sure it isn't some bacterial thing. Just what I want to do during a busy week.
Off to put some clothes in the washer.
It was cold and rainy in SLC. We brought no unbrella. It was really wet. Running from the conference center to the temple was like taking another shower. We were soaked by the time we got there. The sealing was nice. But the bride had the most gorgeous dress that I have ever seen. Seriously. I was actually feeling jealous over this dress. It was totally vintage looking with lace and a high lacy neck. I can't even explain it, but it was amazing. And she had this huge, draping bouquet. Dang I wish I had great fashion sense. It is not my forte by any means and even given unlimited resources, I don't think I could have ever come up with a dress like this girls. To really validate this dress however, was the fact that all the men we were with, including my husband, kept commenting on the dress as well.
Went to Pottery Barn Kids to buy J's bedding--don't carry it in the store. I was really annoyed and ended up buying nothing. So irritating.
Well, this will be a busy week. We are off to Orlando in Wednesday night and I work all day Tuesday, so, I will have to be really productive tomorrow. I have tons of wash to do and my goal is to not be packing as we are running out the door. I want to have everything layed out early.
We bought a portable DVD player and that made all the difference with traveling with Jackson. He say and watched baby eintein and even the first half hour of lady and the tramp. Totally worth the $$.
I am still sick. I can't seem to shake this thing. I will think I am getting better and then the next hour I am totally congested again. Jackson also has a runny nose and cough. If I am not better by Wednesday I am going to go to the doctor and make sure it isn't some bacterial thing. Just what I want to do during a busy week.
Off to put some clothes in the washer.
Monday, May 22, 2006
It's been a while...
I haven't had much motivation to blog lately. I have been continually tired and then sick and wah, wah, just plain exhausted. Now I have this nasty hacking cough and so on and so forth.
I took pictures at my first wedding and it went really well until I realized that my ISO was at 1600 for the majority of pictures. Ahhh. Live and learn. And isn't it great that they are paying me to do my learning?
Getting excited to go to FL for Christian's wedding. Lots to do before then including going to SLC for a haircut (okay, actually a wedding, but I am more excited about the haircut part).
Haven't picked up the camera for a while. I guess I am sort of overwhelmed with the pictures that I already need to deal with and not picking the camera up helps me avoid anymore. I was going through the red chair pictures with my mom and saw a couple more cute ones to post. I have to tell you that right after Jackson tried to feed Strider his treat he popped it in his own mouth. Gross.
Well, off to bed. I took some nyquil for the cough and hope I don't remember anything until tomorrow.
I took pictures at my first wedding and it went really well until I realized that my ISO was at 1600 for the majority of pictures. Ahhh. Live and learn. And isn't it great that they are paying me to do my learning?
Getting excited to go to FL for Christian's wedding. Lots to do before then including going to SLC for a haircut (okay, actually a wedding, but I am more excited about the haircut part).
Haven't picked up the camera for a while. I guess I am sort of overwhelmed with the pictures that I already need to deal with and not picking the camera up helps me avoid anymore. I was going through the red chair pictures with my mom and saw a couple more cute ones to post. I have to tell you that right after Jackson tried to feed Strider his treat he popped it in his own mouth. Gross.
Well, off to bed. I took some nyquil for the cough and hope I don't remember anything until tomorrow.
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
I'm back...
My hard drive crashed last week and so I spent the week fixing that. Now I need to know what all of your blog addresses are. So, send them to me, please!!
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Wednesday, May 03, 2006
comic relief
oh, and just for some comic relief, I also sanded over the cord of the belt sander douglas borrowed from a work buddy.
Good or Bad News?
So...is it good or bad news when you start the computer (newly constructed computer, I might add) and a black screen comes up blinking WARNING: Backup all files. Hard disk failure is imminent. ??
Immenent, of all the words the computer can choose.
oh, and getting non paintable silicone off the wall is realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly hard, or dare say a b****. Only way to say it. I rarely swear, but this singular event has brought me that low. Even my "imminent" hard disk failure seems like notin.
Once I finally get the wall presentable (if at all possible ever) I am going right out to Potterybarn kids and buying all the bedding for that room that I want.
There you have it. Don't try and stop me.
Immenent, of all the words the computer can choose.
oh, and getting non paintable silicone off the wall is realllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly hard, or dare say a b****. Only way to say it. I rarely swear, but this singular event has brought me that low. Even my "imminent" hard disk failure seems like notin.
Once I finally get the wall presentable (if at all possible ever) I am going right out to Potterybarn kids and buying all the bedding for that room that I want.
There you have it. Don't try and stop me.
Sunday, April 30, 2006
Park City
Well, our get away weekend is over. It is always nice to get home and back to your things. Jackson did awesome staying with his Grandma Dee and Grandpa George. He ate his first happy meal and polished off the whole hamburger, half of the fries and half of his milk. He doesn't eat like that for me!! He is such a squirrel when I feed him. He slept well, stayed happy and I am sure LOVED the attention he got.
We got up to PC on Friday night, checked into our room and ate dinner at the restaurant in the resort. This is one of those time share deals where you get the room free if you listen to their speel. Which, side note, we actually considered purchasing until we realized that we are really too poor for it. That is good selling. They make you feel like you are this great vacationer and then want you to make a decision right then and there. Luckily I had the wits about me to say, no way am I making this decision right now while I sit here. They didn't want to let us go think about it, but reluctantly we did which is when reality set it and we were like, "what the heck are we thinking." Anyway, we got the free stay and $75. Not bad for a 90 minute presentation.
So is it sad that when you are on vacation all you want to do is sleep in, lay around all day watching TV and movies and eat? We went to main street in PC and wandered a little and had fun in the heated pool mmmmm, but besides for this, I was a total lazy sack. I didn't even take my camera out which is unheard of. It was a really relaxing vacation for us and so nice to be able to leave Jackson with someone we really trusted.
So we watched the movie Tristan and Isolde. Anyone seen it? I liked it and yet was disturbed by it. Let me know what you thought of it. We wanted to go to the theatres and see something, but there is really nothing playing, although Stick It was in the top of our list too, or should I say my list?? Douglas hadn't even heard of it. I think we will go see MI III this Friday. It will probobly be totally stupid, but looks exciting anyway. Dang, I'm an easy sell. Oh by the way that is Mission Impossible III.
I don't want to even think about all I have to do this week. Our yard is dying, my house is nasty, I HAVE to finish painting Jackson's room, I am working, going to a scrapbook all nighter. Ahhhh, just the thought makes me feel major anxiety. I am starting over with Fly Lady. I am even a failure at that. I do really well for a while and then get lazy and forget and it is a slippery slope downhill.
I am photographing a wedding in two weeks. I am really nervous and I have a new lens I need to figure out--also adding to my anxiety.
We got up to PC on Friday night, checked into our room and ate dinner at the restaurant in the resort. This is one of those time share deals where you get the room free if you listen to their speel. Which, side note, we actually considered purchasing until we realized that we are really too poor for it. That is good selling. They make you feel like you are this great vacationer and then want you to make a decision right then and there. Luckily I had the wits about me to say, no way am I making this decision right now while I sit here. They didn't want to let us go think about it, but reluctantly we did which is when reality set it and we were like, "what the heck are we thinking." Anyway, we got the free stay and $75. Not bad for a 90 minute presentation.
So is it sad that when you are on vacation all you want to do is sleep in, lay around all day watching TV and movies and eat? We went to main street in PC and wandered a little and had fun in the heated pool mmmmm, but besides for this, I was a total lazy sack. I didn't even take my camera out which is unheard of. It was a really relaxing vacation for us and so nice to be able to leave Jackson with someone we really trusted.
So we watched the movie Tristan and Isolde. Anyone seen it? I liked it and yet was disturbed by it. Let me know what you thought of it. We wanted to go to the theatres and see something, but there is really nothing playing, although Stick It was in the top of our list too, or should I say my list?? Douglas hadn't even heard of it. I think we will go see MI III this Friday. It will probobly be totally stupid, but looks exciting anyway. Dang, I'm an easy sell. Oh by the way that is Mission Impossible III.
I don't want to even think about all I have to do this week. Our yard is dying, my house is nasty, I HAVE to finish painting Jackson's room, I am working, going to a scrapbook all nighter. Ahhhh, just the thought makes me feel major anxiety. I am starting over with Fly Lady. I am even a failure at that. I do really well for a while and then get lazy and forget and it is a slippery slope downhill.
I am photographing a wedding in two weeks. I am really nervous and I have a new lens I need to figure out--also adding to my anxiety.
Christian and Holly
Just some pictures I took of Christian and Holly for those of you who have never seen her. She is really great--definitely a good match for Christian.
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Some cute pictures
I am having Jackson picture withdrawls so I thought I would post these cute ones from Easter weekend.
Grace's new big girl bed.
Buddy found this one night when he went to check on Grace in her big girl bed. Who knows how she got there. Funny girl.
Cute little Grace
Made this the other day for buddy and sally. Grace was a little stinker (aka two year old) when we went out to take these pictures. She didn't want to look at me at all because she was searching for "Nino" (Nemo) in the water. Cute.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
long night...
Wow, I feel like I was run over by a tanker right now. Between Douglas getting in and out of bed last night and Jackson waking up screaming I am beat. Every so often Jackson will wake up in the night screaming and after 10 minutes of not going back to sleep I will go in to Bink him. The problem is that he doesn't want me to leave. Usually I am kind hearted enough to sit in the rocker for a while until he is out of it enough that I can get on the floor and crawl out, but last night I just didn't have the patience for it so I Binked him, read him a book and kissed him good night and walked out as he screamed on the top of his lungs. I shut his door and mine, put my hand over my ear and eventually fell back to sleep. I don't know that he ever did, but I couldn't deal with being up again. Am I a horrible mom or what.
And now, I am watching my friends kids all day. I so wanted a good night sleep for this event (two year old twins).
Jackson has started doing the cutest thing. There is this part on Baby Mozart where a dinosaur puppet comes out and moves its head back and forth and finally says "blah". When J hears this part in BE he hurries to the family room shaking his head back and forth like the dino and then says "Baaa" when the dino sticks out his tongue. It is really cute if I do say so myself.
So is it normal for kids to be able to stay focused on a movie at two years old? Just wondering.
Well, I guess I will go and eat something healthy for breakfast. I ate three desserts yesterday and I am still feeling a little guilty about it. I guess I just felt bad for myself since it was my anniversary and I had a sick hubby. Very uneventful. At least we are headed to park city this weekend sin baby for a little getaway. That will be nice.
I now have two two year olds hanging out by me so I will sign off. Hasta pronto.
And now, I am watching my friends kids all day. I so wanted a good night sleep for this event (two year old twins).
Jackson has started doing the cutest thing. There is this part on Baby Mozart where a dinosaur puppet comes out and moves its head back and forth and finally says "blah". When J hears this part in BE he hurries to the family room shaking his head back and forth like the dino and then says "Baaa" when the dino sticks out his tongue. It is really cute if I do say so myself.
So is it normal for kids to be able to stay focused on a movie at two years old? Just wondering.
Well, I guess I will go and eat something healthy for breakfast. I ate three desserts yesterday and I am still feeling a little guilty about it. I guess I just felt bad for myself since it was my anniversary and I had a sick hubby. Very uneventful. At least we are headed to park city this weekend sin baby for a little getaway. That will be nice.
I now have two two year olds hanging out by me so I will sign off. Hasta pronto.
Tuesday, April 25, 2006
I splurged....
It has been my quest for some time to find cute long shirts that aren't too tight or rub my armpits wrong. Well, I did and I am happy to announce that I invested in four new, really cute shirts. Click HERE to go to the website. These are the shirts I bought. There are many more I want, but I used a little discretion.
Friday, April 21, 2006
Chitter Chatter
Just ordered a new camera lens and I am soooo excited Tamron 24-75mm f2.8 It will be SWEET!
Chitter Chatter
Since Sarah just posted a list of ephiphanies I thought I would add some of myself.
1. I can never take anyone's word for it. I always think I can come up with a better way.
Case in point: Painting Jackson's wall. I have a friend who just recently did it and told me exactly what to do. Easy huh?? Well, I thought there must be an easier way.
2. There isn't an easier way.
Case in point: Paint that bled under the tape.
3. There are both paintable and non paintable caulk.
4. Non paintable is dang hard or dare say IMPOSSIBLE to get off the tape after you put it all on and THEN realize the paint won't adhere to it.
5. Why try?
I ask myself this often as a "easy" project turns out to be my worst nightmare and I lose all desire to finish.
1. I can never take anyone's word for it. I always think I can come up with a better way.
Case in point: Painting Jackson's wall. I have a friend who just recently did it and told me exactly what to do. Easy huh?? Well, I thought there must be an easier way.
2. There isn't an easier way.
Case in point: Paint that bled under the tape.
3. There are both paintable and non paintable caulk.
4. Non paintable is dang hard or dare say IMPOSSIBLE to get off the tape after you put it all on and THEN realize the paint won't adhere to it.
5. Why try?
I ask myself this often as a "easy" project turns out to be my worst nightmare and I lose all desire to finish.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Thursday, April 13, 2006
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Chitter Chatter
Do you have a hard time keeping up on your house? Sometimes I feel like mine is going to eat me. I am doing this fly lady thing that I tried about a year ago, but didn't committ fully to it. Now I am trying again, So far at least my kitchen is clean at night, but I want to get rid of the junk and get it organized. The one allowance I give myself is that I still have A LOT of my parent's stuff in the closets. It makes it hard to have anywhere to tuck things away. Sometimes I just get overwhelmed with it all.
On another happy note...I think I got Jackson's throat thing. So not cool with family coming to town and a messy house I am supposed to be motivated to clean up. Aaahhhh.
Went to Cafe Rio for dinner last night. I love that place. Seriously, I think I could eat there every day it is so good. And we rented Memoirs of a Geisha. Very enjoyable. I have been making bracelets and bows like crazy. Let me know if you would like some for your daughter to model and advertise for us and I will send some.
I have been thinking about joining Weight Watcher lately. I still want to lose 9 pounds to be back to where I like to be. It is really discouraging because I go to the gym every day and try to watch what I eat. I am getting desperate. It is just such a financial committment that I drag my feet to get started. Oh yeah, I also like to eat what I want and not feel guilty. Sometimes I feel like life is so laden with guilt. If it isn't one thing, it's another.
The clue wall is painted in Jackson's room. Now on to the stripes and 3 days to do it. Wish me luck.
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
back to normal...hooray!
Chitter Chatter
Well, I am happy to say that my little sweet pea is back to normal. He woke up at 9am today happy and playing unlike the screaming of past days (at 5am no less). He wanted to hang out with me all day, but was content running errands, visiting his Grams, and playing with Strider. What a tough life. And, he went right to bed tonight. Love it. Days like this remind me why I love being a mom. The best is when he comes to me and squeezes my legs as if giving me a hug. Love that too. Anyways, just loving my baby today and thought I would share.
Well, I am happy to say that my little sweet pea is back to normal. He woke up at 9am today happy and playing unlike the screaming of past days (at 5am no less). He wanted to hang out with me all day, but was content running errands, visiting his Grams, and playing with Strider. What a tough life. And, he went right to bed tonight. Love it. Days like this remind me why I love being a mom. The best is when he comes to me and squeezes my legs as if giving me a hug. Love that too. Anyways, just loving my baby today and thought I would share.
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
the worst thing in the world is...
A SICK BABY. Although it is great birth control b/c I realize my limited ability to deal with a needy baby. And yet, I feel so sad for him that I just want to love him.
Even worse than that...the time change and a baby that thinks he goes to bed at 8pm now. His early bedtime is my sanity and so that is not going to fly.
But the BEST thing...is a baby that loves the new, huge, oversized (did you get the big part) plush duck that his grams bought him at Kmart. I mean he LOVES this thing. I have never seen him like this with anything besides his hair. He likes to go over and lay his head on the duck and snuggle with it. The cutest thing ever, let me tell you.
Even worse than that...the time change and a baby that thinks he goes to bed at 8pm now. His early bedtime is my sanity and so that is not going to fly.
But the BEST thing...is a baby that loves the new, huge, oversized (did you get the big part) plush duck that his grams bought him at Kmart. I mean he LOVES this thing. I have never seen him like this with anything besides his hair. He likes to go over and lay his head on the duck and snuggle with it. The cutest thing ever, let me tell you.
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