In my current prego state, there is very little that sounds yummy to me right now... and even less that settles well. We have very little food in the house- consequence of not going grocery shopping since before the family reunion weeks ago. Anyway, to stop the rambling- I made big soft pretzels- like you get at the mall. They were actually really ( Read more... )

Yesterday after church (where my ward seems to think the world of me no matter how crappily I screw up or don't prepare), we went to Brady and Susie's house for what is becoming our annual 'boys' get together. A's best friends from school days are Justin, Brady and Kraig. I was 'inducted' into the group the moment I became Aaron's and been close ( Read more... )

The Relief Society retreat was exactly what I needed this weekend. One night, not much prep needed (on my part at least), great lessons, great food, great friendship and a break from my adorable children so that I can adore them again. We stayed up until about 4 am watching 'Return To Me' on a projector screen. Then we slept in sleeping bags on the ( Read more... )

Yesterday I got more done than I ever intended to. I love those days. I didn't feel overwhelmingly busy, but I got tons done. Did laundry, did dishes, made an online family reunion album with 700+ pictures, thoroughly cleaned and organized my fridge and spice cabinet, and probably read at least an hour worth of books to my kids. I also made fresh ( Read more... )

Last night after A got home from work, we dropped the boys off at Betty's house and drove out to The Gateway. We had a yummy sushi dinner and then wandered around the shops before heading to the theater. We saw The Bourne Ultimatum. Good show- though the cinematography leaves much to be desired in my opinion. We got ice cream on the way home and ( Read more... )

Saia(2): Talon, where is the Signing Time DVD?
Talon(5): I have it right here!
Me: Sai, Tal has it.
Saia: *takes the DVD from Talon* Ah...Si, aqui esta!
Me: What did you say?
Saia: Aqui esta- it's right here... see?

Aaron says prayers with him in Russian, and they watch Dora sometimes, but man... this kid...

6 years! I'm more madly in love with him today than I was the day i married him. And I liked him a lot then too! I'm not only willing to follow him all over the world, I'm willing to sit still in a mediocre job with menial pay while my gypsy tendencies tug away. I adore him ( Read more... )

Tyler's Obituary

Today is the funeral for Tyler in California. I want to be there so badly it hurts. I have always found the 'mourn with those who mourn, comfort those who stand in need of comfort' commandment easy. I've only just realized how hard it is to mourn alone. It doesn't help that illness and pregnancy make me super emotional on top of everything. I think ( Read more... )

Yay! My friend Cason just joined LJ! WEEE!!
He is one of my very favorite people. He is the daddy of those darling twins in the Christmas card I posted way back when. We've been friendy since highschool.
kingcason (Cason is still setting up his profile.. be patient)
Hi Cason! Welcome to LJ!