Tall Tales from the Life of Lindsey Long Legs

I have a minute.

2012-02-14T14:34:00.000-08:00

I know, I haven't blogged about Jamaica. There is a perfectly good reason for that. I don't have hardly any pictures. Okay, I have a "few" pictures. But if you are a facebook friend of mine, you have already seen them. Here is a beach butler. He would get a pina colada into Peter's hand before he could even ask for one. As Peter said, "It is hard to not get attached to someone who is

Blogging, what it does for me

2012-01-24T22:47:00.000-08:00

I know blogging was en-vogue, and then out of vogue and then I have no idea what it is now... just for professionals? Some people think they can only blog if they are funny. Or smart, or talented at something in particular. Blogging is NONE of those things for me. It is a total snapshot of my life. And there are times when I have a minute that I look back on it with such fondness. I have

In a few weeks

2012-01-20T08:18:00.000-08:00

My husband and I are going on a trip. Together. Based on our current life experiences, I think we have only been on a trip by ourselves 4-5 times. (In 12 years) At least two of those times (or maybe even just one?) was to Las Vegas for a 3 day weekend. The other few times were to Seattle? Most of the trips were for our anniversary. I don't recall leaving to go just by ourselves for any other

Slumping

2012-01-19T19:15:00.000-08:00

I am still blog slumping. There are lots of things I WANT to blog about... okay, i will blog about ONE thing. My dining room. I love my dining room. It is finally painted. I am sorry these pictures were taken at night, but if you want a blog post. So be it. I love tulips. They are my favorite flower, and were my wedding bouquet too. Love. Love. Love Tulips. I was lamenting the

Randomness

2012-01-14T20:29:00.000-08:00

I am in a wee bit of a blogging rut. It's okay. I just can't decide what I want to talk about. I think it because there is just too MUCH to talk about. The holidays were good, but had a little bit of a let down. The dog is still here, and getting "more trained"-- Still working on that one. My kids FINALLY went back to school on Tuesday, and now they have ANOTHER day off on Monday. I think

It's a whole new year. . .

2012-01-01T22:16:00.000-08:00

This year definitely feels different than some of the past years. Here, we have 2008, which wasn't that great.... 2009, which again, was only fine. You can see a recap (with cliff notes) here. 2010, ended with some disappointment, and made 2011 a REALLY big year for us. All of these years created a problem with me and resolutions. It is hard to be resolute when your life is in a free fall and

A Very Merry Christmas To YOU!

2011-12-20T19:25:00.001-08:00

I am embarrassed. The SECOND year in a ROW I have not sent a Christmas card. It has been a crazy year... I WANT to do a family Christmas picture, but to be honest, I see my husband for about 15 minutes a day, and I have about 10 minutes to clear up things I need to clear up and then, it is over. I would love to do a picture, and write all of the things we have done. I don't have the picture.

What is Love Anyway?

2011-12-16T08:02:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I was doing my weekly sales calls for Papa Murphy's (I am such a great employee!) Anyway, I walked into the store two doors down and was met with a few hard faces.. You know the kind that I mean, faces that have kind of "been through life". Maybe a little bit of "hard living". I introduced myself as the co-owner of Papa Murphy's with my husband and explained the purpose of my visit. She

The Dog Blog

2011-12-11T15:41:00.000-08:00

We got a dog. Abby wanted a bunny for Christmas. It was all she wanted. That was it. I looked into it. Supposedly, they are as much work as a dog. So, we got a dog. (It's been a long time coming)I wanted an adult dog. But I was afraid of the baggage it might have. Let's face it. ALL adults have baggage. I changed my mind from wanting a full grown, full sized adult dog, to wanting a crate-able

Thanksgiving and more.

2011-12-04T21:04:00.001-08:00

We had a quiet Thanksgiving this year. Although having your own business is very rewarding, and hopefully will create a fantastic autonomy for our family some day, right now, it is completely overwhelming and draining, not to mention a complete time suck. My husband has taken ONE day off in three weeks, and guess what, it was on Thanksgiving!I wanted to make sure my kids were able to enjoy "the

Life is Changing

2011-11-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

I think we are entering a new phase of life. Kaylie is 2. And potty trained (mostly)Wade is SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ready for school it isn't even funny. We are BOTH jones'n for him to be in school full time. Jaxon is coming home from school and doing all of his homework by himself (and mostly correct). Abby has finally gotten on track with school after a VERY difficult adjustment from the move. But

Just my luck

2011-11-17T08:34:00.000-08:00

I went on a great trip to San Francisco this weekend. It was to celebrate my mom's 70th birthday. I don't know what YOU think 70 looks like, but it looks way better than I thought it would! My in-laws came to take care of my kids so that I could go. I love them so much. It was invaluable time that I got to spend with my sister-friends. Kinda like sister-wives, but not. Time that we get to spend

The Crash

2011-11-06T18:18:00.000-08:00

I walked into church today, tired, but okay. I have gotten a horrible cold, probably due to stress and lack of sleep. I was going in to church by myself (with the kids), and unless I am at the store, I don't really see Peter at all during the day. He leaves at 8 a.m. and comes home at 11:30. Works for a few more hours on things he couldn't do during the day, and then does it all again the next

It's Midnight

2011-11-05T00:13:00.000-07:00

On a Friday night, and I am having a hard time winding down. It is exhilarating at the store on a Friday night. It was intense. There were so many people waiting. Waiting WAY TOO LONG for a pizza. But our staff is new, and we were slightly under-prepared for such a big crush. We did 57 pizzas on our first night, and 160 our second. I was a crazy day. I went over to the store earlier in the day to

Reflection

2011-10-29T09:04:00.000-07:00

It was probably the biggest week of my life. In every way. It may have even topped the week I got married. Friday, Saturday and Sunday of last week we trained our staff everyday and sweated bullets over inspections, and getting minor details completed as we drew closer to our "big day". Planning for VIP night is a complete ramp up of activity in every way. We had three or 4 people from Papa

ALMOST THERE. . .

2011-10-16T19:07:00.000-07:00

Peter told me today that all the equipment for the store is being delivered tomorrow. It is amazing to get to this point, after months and months, nearly a year, of planning. To be honest, I don't know all the details of what arrives when etc, because if I wanted to know, I would have to pester my husband all the time, and I just have no desire to do that. Both of us worked all week last week.

It can't be skipped.

2011-09-27T22:56:00.001-07:00

I just downloaded 96 pictures from my Camera... I mean, my cell phone. Yes, I am one of those people who have resorted to taking pictures of my family at events on my cell phone because I have forgotten my actual camera. Which makes for really stinky pictures for sure.However, when I was downloading all those pictures, there were a few events that I could not pass up. One of them happened 5

What's it like?

2011-09-26T18:32:00.000-07:00

I am sure some of you are wondering what exactly goes on in those months before opening your own store. I wondered, and now, we are right in the thick of things. It is mostly good. And it is mostly done by my husband. But the responsibilities have gotten to a fever pitch. He has around 20-30 things on his "to-do" list on any given day. It might look like this. Rent Truck for trailer, Pick up

I won a CAMERA, (Not a paid advertisement, just in love)

2011-09-24T18:54:00.001-07:00

I went to a Dancing With the Stars taping, and won a camera. Here is how it went down. We asked a guy who had been trolling the line talking to people to take our picture. He said, "Why don't you give me your camera, and I will give you this!" I said, "NO!" Thinking he was going to run off with my phone. Mechelle, (with the black shirt on) said, "OKAY" rather excitedly... She took the pic with

Dear Blog, I miss you.

2011-09-13T23:14:00.000-07:00

Hi Dear Blog!I miss you! I am not sure WHAT I miss about you. Maybe it is the whole, "process my thoughts" thing that I miss. I know I am having thoughts. Maybe just not important ones?I should be telling about things that are going on in my family. Like, Jaxon was Baptized!Except, I took no pictures. Not a single one. Weird. I know. The whole day was surreal. I had so much love and support on

Don't Cross Wade

2011-09-03T16:48:00.001-07:00

Or he'll cross you... This is a picture of Daddy. Daddy told Wade no more video games because he was losing it that Abby was watching TV on the Wii TV. The next time we saw Wade, he brought this picture to Peter... it was a picture of him.... with a cross through him. Just don't cross Wade.

It has finally hit me. . .

2011-08-31T21:48:00.000-07:00

For years I have looked at other women, and thought... wow. They have a LOT to do. Why are they so busy? They must over schedule their kids (yes, I judge sometimes... you do too.) Why doesn't any one have time? Why are they so harried? What do they have going on in their lives that I don't? Well my friends. After 11 1/2 years of marriage, and 10 moves, and 4 children. I have finally

Swiper the _____?

2011-08-27T18:37:00.000-07:00

You be the judge.

Birthday Bayblade Blast

2011-08-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

(i am almost certain this picture was taken by wade.....) Jaxon has never had a birthday party. . . I know. It is kind of sad. But we have never had a birthday party for him because he has A) Never had enough friends and B) has never really cared. But this year, he cared. As a matter of fact, all he ever talked about was HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY WITH FRIENDS!!! {crickets} That was an inside joke..

On a Bender

2011-08-20T22:27:00.000-07:00

I went on a painting bender this weekend. Painting is hard on a body. I wasn't even painting WALLS! I was painting Abby's furniture for her room so that I can GET to my walls, because I promised... Anyway, I got to work on her desk, and some boxes that I have had in my playroom for... hmmm.. I don't know, 7 years???? They will no longer fit in the play room, and we had designs to get a trunk

Boxing Out

2011-08-16T21:05:00.000-07:00

The other night, I had a dream. It was about boxes... I was frantically searching around for boxes before a big move. Story of my life right? I was frantic, and wasn't sure I was going to be able to find enough boxes. I was searching high and low and I am pretty sure I broke into a sweat. . . in my sleep. I woke up and thought, woah. THAT was a crazy dream. I am purging boxes out of my house

Sneak Peak

2011-08-12T20:30:00.000-07:00

I promised Abby that I would decorate her room FIRST. I have had a hard time keeping to that promise because with unpacking comes some level of decorating. But when I found myself dreaming of painting my dining room and making curtains, I recommitted myself to doing her room FIRST!!!! (I'm easily sidetracked...) Anyway, since we moved on her ACTUAL birthday this year, her birthday was pretty

Decorate on a Dime

2011-08-09T11:48:00.000-07:00

here that I am SUPER excited to be able to decorate a house again. There is nothing like making a house your HOME. I can't wait. Three years was a long time to feel like you are living in someone else's space. I commend those of you who do it all the time. I didn't realize all of the anxiety that living in that house was giving me... but, not having a working dishwasher for 4 months will do that

Free Bird

2011-08-03T07:49:00.000-07:00

Well, hello blog.I have missed you.Well, missed is the wrong word.I have neglected you?Yeah, that sounds more like it.Blogging, for a long time, was my only method of processing a difficult time in my life.Guess what.Things aren't difficult right now.As a matter of fact, they are amazing.And I feel like a free bird.I knew that eventually we would rise up.But, three years was going on a long

My Heart Beats Faster Every Day. .

2011-07-22T19:29:00.000-07:00

YOU GUYS.Can you believe that this has been the LONGEST I have ever lived in ONE HOUSE???? Two years. That is my record, ridiculous.I promise to stay in my next house longer than two years. . .Who knows, I may be in it for 20.What I am saying is, I think I am well on my way to living a more stable life, but hey, what does stable mean anyway?I am overwhelmed by exactly HOW MUCH PLANNING has gone

Design Mind

2011-07-05T09:32:00.001-07:00

Renting a house for the past three years has almost killed my design desires. I LOVE decorating. Love. But, on our budget . . . let me just put it this way, there WAS no budget for decorating. And the fact that we couldn't paint walls or make changes was stifling to say the least. I would look at catalogs and try to be inspired for the "future" but let's face it, it just isn't the same. . .

Home Stretch

2011-07-03T19:26:00.000-07:00

Life is crazy. My house is 75% packed. Peter spends 11 hours a day at work, and when he gets home, he has more to do. It is 118 degrees outside.My kids are going nuts. I am going nuts.In a few days I will drive 24 hours, all by myself.Excuse me, with 4 kids. I will be glad when it is over. I am sure it will be worth it. I hope I make it. Sanity wise.Only 26 days left. Then Peter's training will

Letters To California

2011-07-02T17:31:00.000-07:00

Wade is obsessed with California. . . and if you could hear it in his little Wade voice, it kinda sounds a wee bit reminiscent of how the Governator says it. You know, Cal-i-for-ni-a has lots of syllables and I guess Wade, and the Governator just want to make sure they get them all in there. Believe me, it is much cuter the way Wade says it. Anyway, Wade started his little obsession back in

When you know.

2011-06-29T18:48:00.000-07:00

I was driving to California, and every second I got closer, it felt like I was driving home. I am not quite sure how to explain it. Even months ago when my husband and I were looking for houses. We had to make a quick stop at Walmart, and as we were leaving, we felt like we should be driving back to our house. The house we didn't have yet. When we got the house, I hadn't even seen it yet. The

What do YOU wake up to?

2011-06-25T21:40:00.000-07:00

I wake up to this. . .I.know.That is buggy for you. Notice that she is not in pain, in duress, or anything of the like. She goes from one or two "Momma's" to full on shrill screaming.It isn't my favorite way to wake up, but I felt like it is something that needs to be documented, FOR SURE!Because you know she is never going to believe me when I tell her she screamed like a banshee when she got up

Things that are good. . .

2011-06-24T07:42:00.000-07:00

We found a house. . . that feels AMAZING. Even though I haven't even seen it. (And it has no backyard)We have a move date, and it is before school starts. YAY!I am packing. . . and feel pretty good about the progress, but still worry about those last two weeks. Oy. I cleaned up my facebook account! No more clients. . . unless I love you MORE than just being a client. I get to leave Arizona! I

Cart Before the Horse . . Or worst kept secrets.

2011-06-08T21:55:00.000-07:00

This post has been a long time coming. And it might just be the most delayed post I have ever written. I wrote it MONTHS ago. I mean, MONTHS, but I am finally ready to post it. And so. . .here it is. It is probably the worst kept secret in my life, but I am ready to put it out there for everyone to see. I don't think it will be shocking to ANYONE. Especially after my LAST post, but here it is.

VOTE FOR MY HOUSE!

2011-06-01T15:28:00.000-07:00

VOTE HERE! _------------------------------------------------------------>Okay, in reality, you aren't going to pick my house, but this has really become a difficult decision! I think I know which way I am leaning, but, any help would be appreciated. :) In reality, there will be lots of prayer and thought that goes into this and many other things we have to think about. Anyway, It would be nice to

Lego Lament

2011-05-20T08:00:00.000-07:00

Wade is one of my best "self- entertainment" kids. We can turn off the TV, and he can find a myriad of things to do. He puts together the mickey mouse puzzle (shown here) again and again. He will play with toys, make a mess, play with blocks and play with his Legos. . . for a long, long time. It is really great to have a kid who can keep himself occupied during those precious precious napping

The Happy People of Pennsylvania

2011-05-11T10:09:00.000-07:00

Abby is working on a state project for her class. Gotta love the 4th grade. One of the pros, and cons, of her teacher this year is that they don't have a lot of homework. The pro is that she does most of the work for her big "projects" at school. They are given time, they work on it little by little and they learn to do these projects on their own, instead of having their parents do it for them.I

Happy Easter

2011-04-23T15:46:00.000-07:00

Translation:A bunnyA bunny is the best thing yet.A bunny is the bestest pet.A bunny's nice to have around. A bunny never makes a sound. So if you ever get a pet.The bunny is the best pet yet!by, Abby. Someone wants a bunny. That same someone is not getting a bunny.

38 and counting

2011-04-22T08:39:00.000-07:00

Age.It is just a number.Right?The sad thing is, I remember my father's "Over the Hill" party. Ohhh. . he was so old. RIGHT?Just a few short years away.38 is definitely NOT what I thought it would be.I don't feel a day older than say, 28, in my mind.Here is to hoping my mind stays young.Because I KNOW there is no hope for my body. . . with gravity and all.2011 and 38 are going to be a BIG BIG year

Much Ado about Hair

2011-04-13T09:14:00.001-07:00

This morning, Abby had a hair bubble. You know, the kind that when you pull your ponytail back in a rubber band (or elastic, you choose) and it kind of bubbles. I mentioned it to her, and, exasperated, she said, "Can you do it?" When I want to blow her hair, and she groans, I remind her that I would give ANYTHING to have someone blow dry my hair every day. She stops, but I relish the times

How To Tuesday: Make Yourself into a Culinary Goddess

2011-04-12T07:02:00.000-07:00

And no, I don't mean a "goddess" of Sheen fame. I mean, many people think that in order to make an impressive meal, you need to cook well. And. You don't. Sometimes you can whip together things that are actually quite good, but don't take a lot of effort (unlike Stie's cake balls--but they look awesome stie!). Although I DO like to cook, and I make part of my living showing people HOW to cook, I

A beautiful thing. . .

2011-04-11T09:38:00.000-07:00

One thing I DON'T like about Facebook, is that it makes me a lazy blogger, and I miss out on great opportunities to blog, because in a moment, I can post a quick quote on facebook. But there, it doesn't last, and so, because I didn't want to forget that moment, I will post it here.Jaxon: "Mom, do you sometimes cry when you see beautiful things?"Life with Jaxon is challenging. A lot. I honestly

My little Giant.

2011-04-06T20:55:00.000-07:00

Most people are surprised by my height. If they have never met me in person, they are VERY surprised. It they have met me in person the first thing people tell me is that I am tall, (Like I haven't noticed. . .but thanks) Anyway. . . But, it looks like we will have another giant in the house. Meet Kaylie.We went and had a play date at Tamsen's house last week, and this is what I found. . .

Doppleganger Day

2011-03-28T21:39:00.001-07:00

I don't seem to have a doppelganger. . but I know someone who DOES!!!! :)This picture of Kaylie has been on our screensaver for weeks and Peter finally said, you know? That picture reminds me of someone . . . Just so you can see the REAL screen saver . . .3 Happy Kids sitting at the top of the tram at Snowbird, and one . . not so happy camper. <-------If you choose to click on that link, please

My Uniform

2011-03-25T09:31:00.000-07:00

I have a uniform. I wear a v-neck t-shirt, and a pair of sweatpants. I tried to take a picture for you,but it wasn't flattering. (Hard to imagine WHY, huh?)So, I didn't post it. The outfit is NOT meant to impress. But, I wear it almost every day. Many people have seen my in my "uniform". The ladies I car pool with, my visiting teachers, any repair man. I really don't care. I mean, I REALLY don't

Life by Chuck E. Cheese Photos

2011-03-23T10:15:00.000-07:00

I love Chuck E. Cheese Photos. It started with the Chuck E. and Me pictures when you are riding in the car. That was one of Wade's favorite rides as a baby, and he didn't even know he was "posing" for a shot.When Kaylie started visiting Chuck E. on a regular basis, I make sure she gets a ride with Chuck E. too. Abby started my collection, because she is obsessed with the sketch machine.She took

Happy Birthday to my Little Man

2011-03-11T18:23:00.000-08:00

It's Wade's birthday week.I really wanted to do a little Birthday Quiz like one of my friends does for her kids on their birthday. She does it every year, posts it on her blog for posterity, and it is so cute. However, I tried it with Wade, and it didn't turn out so well. I guess I will have to try it when he is a little older. Most of the answers I got were completely inaudible. But hilarious. I

The Bachelor Re-cap . . . Women go crazy.

2011-03-08T07:25:00.000-08:00

I almost did a post about something other than the Bachelor last week. Seriously! I almost did! It would have been awesome. . . but, The Bachelor is almost over, so, soon. Soon. I am sorry I didn't get a post about the show up last week! I was watching it with a friend and was able to get all of my, "Whaaaaaaaaaaa?" "No she DIDn't" and "huuuuuuuuh?" moments out. Most of them had to do with what

Bachelor Re-Cap- My 601st post.

2011-02-22T18:38:00.000-08:00

Can you believe I hit 600 posts on my last post? I shoulda celebrated with a giveaway or somethin'! Sorry about that! I will be more attentive. No. Really. I will. . .So, honestly. Are we all ready for the longest season in Bachelor history to be over yet? I know, they all have about the same number of episodes, but no one has explained to me why this one is dragging on and on and ON!!! I guess

The Bachelor Re-cap. . . silence is golden

2011-02-15T07:18:00.000-08:00

It is a sad sad time when I can't blog anything but the bachelor. It is funny, because I will look through my photos and think, "Why didn't I blog about that?" But to be honest, sometimes, I just can't blog. So, back to the Bachelor. . . There were only a few things that really came to mind. First of all. I love Rambo Brad. . . "breakin' all the rules" Brad. . . I mean, honestly. . . If he did

The Bachelor- Super Scary Michelle

2011-02-08T19:01:00.000-08:00

I am on cold meds. . . forgive me. I can barely put together a sentence in speaking, much less writing. . . but, since I missed last week, I can't bare to miss two weeks in a row. There were some fab moments on last nights show. But, we have to start with super scary stalker Michelle. Was it just me? Or did he NOT seem very happy to be seeing her in his suite that night she "dropped" in to see

Buggie's Big Birthday Bash

2011-02-04T19:46:00.000-08:00

It was Kaylie's birthday today. She turned 2. She has earned that title. I tried to go to lunch with my parents today, and she chucked at least 4 things off the table, including my pen, which ricocheted off a wall two feet away, and I couldn't even find it. And attempted to throw some ketchup, papers, and a bun. Oy. Good thing it was her birthday, because I went easy on her, and let her run

Best Week EVER!!!

2011-02-02T10:42:00.000-08:00

I really feel like I am having the best week ever. Seriously. EVER!Alright, I guess that could be disputed, since I have had 4 children, and have a great husband who I did marry, and that week was probably pretty good, BUT. . . this has been the BEST WEEK EVER! (In recent and long term memory)FIRST: I got some clothes that I ordered from Old Navy- There is NOTHING I love more than a Spring

What I Know for Sure

2011-01-29T20:26:00.000-08:00

Have you ever read Oprah mag? I don't subscribe, but I have read it here and there. I always read the "What I know for Sure" article first, because I really want to know what Oprah knows for sure. It is usually insightful. So, here is what I know for sure. I haven't done a "serious" or "insightful" blog post for over a month. There is a reason. Heavenly Father has a "plan" for your life. (Not

Bachelor Re-cap. Highlights and Disappointments

2011-01-25T12:24:00.000-08:00

Highlights:*Chantal playing a mind game with Michelle over the fact her card doesn't have the word "love" in it. HILARIOUS! Well played Chantal. *Michelle's back eye. Hysterical on So.Many.Levels. *Michelle constantly icing her eye. With just about any frozen item out of the freezer. Even a popsicle with the awkward wrapper still on. *Michelle's interviews. ALL OF THEM. *Michelle's grumpiness. I

The Bachelor Recap- Brad, I'm Sorry.

2011-01-19T09:41:00.000-08:00

Hello from the desert! Okay, I normally am in the desert, but this time I AM in the desert. Like somewhere between PHX, and Indio. Those who live in PHX know it well because it is a huge stretch of land with nothin' to look at for miles, and miles, and I have lots of fond memories of this road from when I was traveling it with a 2 month old who blew out her diaper right as I ran out of gas. PS- I

NEW AND LOVELY

2011-01-13T09:33:00.001-08:00

Have you noticed my blog lift? I would like to personally thank Cindy Bradwisch for pimping my blog. Gotta love Facebook for brining old friends back together. Wanna know a secret? I don't know html code. I can't design my blog. People call and ask me to help with blogging, and I say, SURE! Just sign in to blogger!Maybe someday I will actually learn it. But not when I have people like CINDY to

WHO KNEW?

2011-01-12T19:38:00.001-08:00

Who knew the that Travoltas had their temple whites ready?Does anyone else think that pic looks a little strange?

Foggy

2011-01-12T17:50:00.000-08:00

It turns out, even when you live in a sunny state, you can still get the January BLAHS. I have my Christmas decorations down, but I still have little remnants that are hanging around. I really ought to get those down. I have been working on my health. But I have to admit. Peter is out of town this week, and with the added stress of being a single parent, I broken down and made 1/2 of a 1/2 batch

The Bachelor Re-cap. . .It's MY BIRTHDAY!!!!

2011-01-11T10:47:00.000-08:00

Was last night's show a boat load of crazy last night or what? Let's start off with the most DRAMATIC event of the evening shall we?First of all, I am sooooooooooooooooooo sick of . . . "Let's go shoot a TV spot" I can hardly stand it. And it looks like they are going to do another one NEXT week! I mean come ON! I think that is enough. Really. Enough. Michelle is. . . scary. The throw a fit cuz

Did you hear?

2011-01-07T20:38:00.000-08:00

I started a new blog. I posted over there today. So, you can visit me there if you want to know what I have been up to. One of the things are THESE pancakes. . .They are so good for you, you won't even believe it. I won't neglect this blog, but, since I am kind of ramping up this other part of my life, it might be sporadic for right now. Be patient with me. And, while you are at it, set up a

A new year, a new blog.

2011-01-05T20:02:00.000-08:00

I am starting a new blog. Now, before you get all bent out of shape about it, it is really just for me. Well, and for you.But mainly for me. Because I have WAY too many topics of interest on this blog, and it is getting crowded. Pampered ChefAutismThe BachelorThe BacheloretteAll of my other ObsessionsMy food blog. My kids. I mean, do I need another subject? Apparently I do, and this blog ain't

The Bachelor- Brad Womack re-cap

2011-01-04T19:42:00.001-08:00

Let's just all agree, the first night of the Bachelor is boring. Too many girls to keep track of. Let's start with Brad's repentance. Adequate. That is all I can think of. You know? I mean, I nailed it right on the head. The guy was a commitment phobe. But at least he is willing to admit it now right? I am not sure, if I was one of those girls, that him saying that would make me feel any better.

Pressing Matters

2010-12-29T22:03:00.000-08:00

I know, so many of us this time of year are thinking about resolutions . . . .how we can improve our lives, and what we can do to better ourselves. I am thinking. Should I blog this season of the Bachelor? VoteYes, or Nuooo ------------------------------------------------------------->Ps, that was for my husband. We get asked the Yes, or Nuooo question at least 10 times a day by Wade.

This year, I've been naughty.

2010-12-24T10:23:00.000-08:00

This holiday season, I had more time on my hands. And there was good reason. I made Christmas goodies, but didn't pass them all out. (Come by if you want some!)I didn't send out a Christmas card, but if I did, it may have looked something like this.Abby? Who's Abby?I didn't get pictures with Santa, or do the tree of sharing. (Both things I really, really wanted to do-but was feeling a little like

Got a little time on my hands. . .

2010-12-18T13:48:00.000-08:00

Something is going on with me. I feel like I need something to do. A project? I have projects. A mission? It seems like I am ALWAYS on a mission. What is it that is missing? I don't know, but it is driving me nuts. And even driving a few people I know nuts. Because I insist on helping, and they don't want help. Anyone need to re-org some closest? Re-decorate a room? Anyone feel like sewing?No?

Have you ever wanted to know. . .

2010-12-14T21:18:00.000-08:00

what a Scottish man wears under his kilt?According to Jaxon, nothing. Now you know. I hope he did that AFTER he turned it into his teacher, and not before.

My Gift To You

2010-12-13T19:22:00.000-08:00

My Gift To You this year is.Jaxon.Think of it as re-gifting.Just kidding.Actually, there are a few things that Jaxon does that are just his signature. Like, act like a cartoon character. ALL.THE.TIME.It is endearing most of the time.Jaxon also has a passion for song and dance. I am not sure how much he will do with this talent, but for now, it provides us with hours of entertainment.So, for your

Christmas Cards Gone By

2010-12-13T07:45:00.000-08:00

Our Family started in April of 2000. I don't recall sending out Christmas cards those first couple of years. Really, is sending Christmas cards any fun when you don't have any kids? Well, I guess it could be, but, let's just say it is MORE fun, if you have a kid to show their growth pattern. And who wouldn't want a picture of this kid. I think I was one or two month pregnant with Jaxon at the

Abby the Author

2010-12-08T21:24:00.001-08:00

I love seeing what talents our children acquire. I love to try to let them explore and develop their talents, and I am hoping, in some way, to push them in the right direction to fuel their passion.With Abby, I don't have to try much. She will waltz into the kitchen and grab a pile of papers and my stapler, and disappear into her room. I am not sure how long her creations take, but eventually,

It's the Holiday Season!

2010-12-06T15:02:00.000-08:00

And whoop de doo, and fiddle de dumb and don't cha think, it's a whole lotta fun!Peter and I have made that our offical favorite Holiday song, because you do not have to know the words, you can just make up whatever the heck you want, and it always sounds good. For example, you probably think the words above are the right words. No, they are not. The right words are:It's the holiday seasonWith

Smearing Poop

2010-12-02T18:40:00.000-08:00

*Warning*If the title didn't tell you enough, this is my warning to you that this blog post deals with Poop. Enough Said. A while ago, well, I would say, almost exactly two years ago, I was dealing with Poop. Funny how these things seem to re-surface from time to time. Isn't it? Kind of like a re-occurring nightmare that just keeps happening? (Or is that just having more than one child, anywho. .

Holiday Obsessions

2010-11-30T19:29:00.001-08:00

Abby gets obsessed with Christmas. Every. Single. Year. Out of all my kids, she is the most obsessed with material objects. She always has been. When she was little and bored in the back of the car, she would obsess about something and get stuck on it. For example. We would be driving and suddenly hear: "Birthday cake?"We would ignore her and keep talking or whatever and she would say, "Birthday

Another year, another love

2010-11-28T23:04:00.000-08:00

Oh. Man. My little blog life has completely gotten away from me! I have blog posts lined up from here to Timbuktu and I don't have the time to post them all. We just got back from a vacay (is there such a thing as vacationing with a 1 1/2 year old? No.) and it was the first one we have had in a LONG time. It was nice, but not very relaxing. (ahem. Kaylie.)But, before I move on any further, I need

Divine Pumpkin

2010-11-16T20:55:00.000-08:00

The pumpkin tasting was a smashing success. Get it? Pumpkin? Smashing? Oh never mind. A few days ago, my friend Rachel and I decided that we wanted to bake. That baking together was FUN. More fun than baking alone, right? Actually, Rachel said that baking was NOT fun, so, I told her we just needed to do it together, and I could change her mind. You'll have to ask her if it worked. I am not sure

Making Happiness

2010-11-14T18:13:00.000-08:00

I was reading the Costco Magazine the other day (an embarrassing admission for sure). Ina Garten is on the front. Did you know that she is NOT a trained chef? NOT. I mean, no school, no nothin. Her "original" career was as a nuclear energy policy analyst. Sounds thrilling, no? Basically, she just had a passion. She loved to COOK. I know that must seem like an absolutely insane idea, but she did.

PUMPKIN OBSESSION

2010-11-12T10:54:00.000-08:00

I don't know what happened, but suddenly I am obsessed with Pumpkin. Pumpkin Waffles, Pumpkin Trifles, Pumpkin, Pumpkin, Pumpkin!!! I hatched a plan this morning. I want MORE pumpkin recipes, but the thing is, I only want the BEST! So, I gathered a partner in crime. I don't have time to make every pumpkin recipe that comes along, but I still long to look at them, and ooh and ahh over them, and I

GIFT GIVING

2010-11-08T08:02:00.000-08:00

Honestly. Does Holiday shopping stress you out? I try to not let it, but let's face it. It does. The lists are long, the lines are long, money is tight and people should be happy, but most of them are GRUMPY.Most of the people on my list are getting Pampered Chef. (CAN YOU BLAME ME?) And, in order to save your sanity, I have decided to share some of Pampered Chef's greatest gift ideas. Honestly,

COME SEE ME SATURDAY!! 29 VENDORS!

2010-11-05T22:22:00.000-07:00

GET YOUR SHOP ON. IF YOU MENTION YOU SAW THIS ON FB or MY BLOG YOU WILL GET FREE SHIPPING! :)

Plus or Minus

2010-11-04T17:37:00.000-07:00

I had a discussion with a friend the other day. It had been her birthday, and she said that her favorite thing to do on her birthday is stay home and receive all of her birthday calls all day long! She doesn't go to lunch, she doesn't get her nails done, she just sits and waits. I, on the other hand, love to have a day full of activities and dates including lunch out, any kind of pampering

Does anyone else get these?

2010-11-01T08:51:00.000-07:00

I got this in my e-mail in box the other day. . . .Hello mommy how are you. can I go to www. iloverobots.com. to see Penbo. ( a cute penguin robot that has a little egg with a chick that comes in and out of the egg. the mommy plays with it!) P.s its on my Christmas wishlist. Just wondering. Pretty sure I will be getting a few more e-mails just like it between now in Dec 25th.

We have a winner!

2010-11-01T08:49:00.000-07:00

Congratulations goes to Heather for getting the GRILL PRESS! She also got the Grill pan too at 60% off for hosting her show! Great job Heather!PS- Kara thinks she is a winner too because she got $90 in FREE PRODUCT and 60% off the GRILL PAN, just by sending out a quick e-mail to her friends and passing out some catalogs! Way to go KARA!! :)

Don't forget . . . .

2010-10-27T09:47:00.001-07:00

I have a GIVEAWAY GOING! There is still time to enter, AND still time to host a catalog show to get your GRILL PAN at 60% off! You can host a catalog show anywhere in the US. Kara Kelly is ROCKIN' her catalog show! You can too! DO IT!

8th Grade Spotlight

2010-10-23T14:33:00.000-07:00

When I was in 8th grade, I was spotlighted. They asked the typical questions. . . .What is your favorite color (I probably said pink)What is your favorite animal? I am pretty sure I would have said dog, or horse.I am sure there are a few other questions that were asked. . . none that I remember specifically. . except ONE.What do you want to be when you grow up? A RACE CAR DRIVER. And I was

GIVEAWAY! But first, a story.

2010-10-21T18:53:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time since I have done a Giveaway, huh? Well, I am doing one, RIGHT NOW. But first, a story:Tonight I had to take some Pampered Chef boxes to a client, and pick up some swimming gear for Abby and then take her to swimming. This was all supposed to be happening during the "dinner prep" hour. Where I think about what I am going to make, check to make sure I had all the

I think I made it

2010-10-18T20:43:00.000-07:00

Wooosh. I made it. I made it through my own little personal nightmare. . . . you decide which one it was. Anywho, for those of you who left comments of encouragement, a sincere thank you is in order. I know you had to click over from google reader and click on "comment" and then probably log in. . and you know what? I really, really appreciate it. Sometimes a girl just needs to know that she has

My blog was staring at me.

2010-10-16T08:08:00.000-07:00

I put my blog on private last week. It was staring at me. I didn't go "private" I just didn't want anyone to look at me. . . I mean, it. I felt like deleting the whole thing. It wasn't providing me with any sort of satisfaction. That happens sometimes.The past two years, since our move here to AZ, have been hard. We have been blessed, and we have survived. But there comes a point where you start

The Mormon Bachelorette

2010-10-07T22:16:00.000-07:00

Well, if you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that I have a slight obsession with the Bachelor/Bachelorette franchise. It is true. I think it is because I spent many years as a Bachelorette and feel like I have quite a bit of insight in the whole "dating" realm. I have several "theories" which someday I will write in a book and call it. . . ok, I don't have an idea for

I have a plan

2010-10-06T19:02:00.000-07:00

It is "fall break" for our kids here. Which means, just after getting into the groove of school and homework, we have a nice long break in which to forget it all. Or, at least that is what it feels like to me.I entertained the idea of driving to Utah to visit family, but, I didn't feel "strong enough" shall we say to drive the 24 hours by myself. I mean, I have done it before, too many times to

REALITY SHOW MASH UP

2010-09-28T09:36:00.001-07:00

Let's talk Reality TV. It's been a while. Starting with Dancing With the Stars:Did you watch last night? I wasn't very excited about this year. Just not very exciting contestants. Let's be certain about one thing, as much as everyone hated her, Kate makes compelling reality tv, and I was always DYING to see what she was going to do this week and what crazy fight she was going to get into with

WORLD'S BIGGEST FRAT PARTY

2010-09-27T21:10:00.001-07:00

I think I was at the world's biggest frat party on Saturday night. . Let's just say, they lived up to their names.

Making Good out of Bad

2010-09-26T08:20:00.000-07:00

My husband has to work on Saturday. Once a month usually. Yesterday, while he was away, there was a tragic accident. Jaxon killed Abby's fish. Now, with that statement, you might think, "That doesn't SOUND like an accident" but, I think it was. The fish (which we have had for over a year now) lives in Abby's room and Jaxon barely ever pays any attention to it, but for some reason, yesterday,

Birth Story #4

2010-09-24T22:47:00.000-07:00

Guess what, I have already recorded Birth Story #4, because I had been blogging for a LONG TIME when I had my last baby girl. Almost a 10 lb-er mind you. The only thing I would add to the story is how much I hated the Anesthesiologist for not listening to me (I kinda blow it off in my re-count. I blame sleep deprivation)And how much I TRULY loved my nurse. Like, really. Like, she basically

Birth Story #3

2010-09-22T14:08:00.001-07:00

Wade. Wade has a great birth story, which is one of the main reasons I decided to start documenting my children's birth stories. I don't remember Wade's due date. He was born on March 16th. Round about the Ides of March. I should have known there was going to be something interesting about this little leprechaun. He definitely played tricks on me.Since we now had my due dates correct, I felt a

Birth Story #2

2010-09-19T19:51:00.001-07:00

If you want to see why I am re-telling birth stories, you can scroll down a read the last post. If you don't like intimate details of birth stories, STOP READING RIGHT HERE.Jaxon was late. By a day. I was due August 22nd. But in reality, I decided that I was actually about a week late. After my experience with Jaxon I realized my "due date calculations" are actually a little off compared to what

Birth Story #1

2010-09-17T16:36:00.000-07:00

I have been inspired by Design Mom's on going theme of sharing birth stories. I seriously love birth stories. They are all so unique and amazing. If you haven't been reading the posts over there, you need to start, because they are great. I am sure some people are grossed out by birth stories. And if you are, you need to stop reading here. But I am doing this for my babies', because I would love

The Darn Bird

2010-09-14T22:02:00.001-07:00

There was a bird on our front porch. It was wounded. The second I saw that darn bird, I knew I was in trouble. I knew I had to find a way to get rid of it. Get rid of it before Abby came home and adopted it as a full fledged member of our family. But, being the softy that I am, instead, I put a bowl of water out for it, and gave it some bread crumbs? (Hey, I don't know what wild birds eat! And I