Tired

Hi!

Yes, I am alive and fairly well. It's been 3 months since my last post. The cute wedding couple, if you recall. Well, right after that, all the crap hit the fan. Little League playoffs, LaCrosse season with banquets, senior projects (not mine, but I do have to be supportive), work, graduation, luncheons and parties up the yah-hoo.

I took a small leave of absence from blogging, cleaning and life. Enjoyed friends visiting, cool weather and laying around. That can to a screaming halt yesterday when I realized summer vacation with half over. CRAP! I've done nothing. Well, very little anyways.

Today I am on day 2 on cleaning out/up my craft room.

That's a couple of days there.

Finally it's warm, 95+, enough to hit the beach for the first time. Iron Man comes home today. He has been driving, illegally, mine you, all over Idaho and Montana. Thanks Grandpa.

I'm listening to Christmas music...not on purpose. I am listening to my Itunes, and I am too lazy to change. I think I am well into Menopause. There is a topic of discuss that should keep everyone rivet to their computers. Bluuuuuuh!

So there. My life all caught up. BORING! Now I am going back to the dungeon to clean up .

See ya!

The Wedding, Part 1

Here is the wedding couple, who will be now known as "The Darlings"

We were invited to attend the Darlings wedding (Big Daddy's nephew and fiancee) in SLC over the weekend.

We made a cannonball run (definition: fast trip up and back) ...drove THursday night to Vegas (sorry Queen, all drive, no play) , then all day Friday just in time to check into our hotel and shower before the Groom's dinner. Here are some family shots. Notice the Darlings are not in one picture. Too busy smoozing the crowd.

Big Daddy and Moi

Grandpa and Iron Man

Mini Princess and Grandma

The A Boys

Aunties and Sweet Pea

Doesn't everyone look happy? What a wild day it was to get there. Sweet Pea had to register for a federally regulated drug and take a test over the phone to get the prescription filled, while we were drove 500 miles through rain and sleet. Not fun! But she passed and is now taking a medication that we hope will change lives (shwoosh!).

Stay tuned toThe Wedding, Part II

Neglect and all her chores

Hello Darlings...so sorry to have neglected you. I just realized it has been a month since my last post. Lots of boring stuff going on....working, A LOT, to pay for my children, their transgressions and dreams, Little League is in full bloom, and of course, LaCrosse. Oye!

Here is a couple of highlights:

Easter Eggs

I think he is singing

Spring break in Palm Springs...

and can you believe I didn't stop to get cookies at Sherman's deli.

That's really about it. Laundry, some cleaning, work and crafting. How sad! Summer is almost here...bring on the beach!

My Money

We are very blessed to have jobs, good jobs. Yet is seems like we always in a pinch for money. This year we have cut out tv, land lines, a trip to Europe, among others. But I finally realize where the big bucks are going. Sweat Pea may a visual display for all the world to see. Enjoy!

The Holy Trinity of Debt is BYU (aka tithing, but I can't find a sticker that says "10% Club"), GOHS, the kids' high school, and Hawaii (a symbol of all vacations)

Bytheway, the van IS paid off! Whoo Hoo!

Reflections 2010

This year's reflection theme was: "Beauty Is:

taken in our front yard in October 2009

taken at the giant flag down by the I-15 freeway

Drama submitted 2 photographs and the sunset won first place in his division for his school. We were invited to the local school district's ceremonies. He received a nice certificate of participation, but alas...did not win this year. He was totally ok with it. What he was really burned up about was the pronounciation of his school's name. The announcer got it wrong every time. Funny kid.

Talent Show

Lexie participated in our ward talent show on Saturday. She played the guitar and sang a favorite, "Ask Me", by the Smiths. Enjoy!

Piano Recital

Finally, Lexie and Cooper's piano recital from Christmas. Our video camera is crap...their performances deserve so much better. Enjoy