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My instagram activity has caused me to stop taking high quality pics and blog. But, summer is almost here and I want to get back in the habit. </div>
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Some of the fun we have been having:</div>
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Finally meeting Vivienne, who brought along Mylee, Mercer, and Elise to visit us through March. We had the most fun!</div>
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Being at the Temple for Ryan's and Vanessa's wedding was cold. That didn't stop us from having a great time.</div>
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Baseball is in full swing. </div>
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9yr old Damon's practice schedule: M-F 4:00-6:00</div>
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This was a little schocking to me. Also, Tournaments last through June 22, which means I am glad I procrastinated booking our family vacation. Very end of June it is.</div>
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New baby nephew and niece Lyrik and LaVillie. (Probably recognize these pics from my phone: further proof I need to take more photos.)</div>
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It all began with lots of snow.</div>
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Reading and remembering the Christmas story is a favorite Christmas Eve Activity.</div>
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However, it sometimes brings out the silly side. I think it is the pressure of being on stage. Even though by the end everyone is on stage and there is no audience. </div>
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I was really excited to get Damon and Tyler remote controll heliocopters. They both have wanted one for so long. Turns out they were both defective and the store was sold out. Tyler's has been replaced, but we are still waiting on Damon's. I'm hoping it arrives today so we can play with it before school starts.<br />
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While visiting Temple Square, we also stopped at the City Creek Mall. Can't wait to go back.<br />
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While Ryan made friends with a man who wanted a sandwich and Diet Coke we played hockey with a chunk of ice. Then, back to the hotel for some late night swimming. We had so much fun.</div>
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And track has been lots of fun, too. I love taking Damon to the same track I ran countless miles on during college. I'm glad we have a program here that gets the kids involved at a young age. We have had a busy, fun summer so far. Hope you have been having lots of fun, too.</div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-55228611842595865002012-06-19T23:26:00.002-06:002012-06-19T23:26:58.408-06:00Meet Harry<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Damon is a serious Harry Potter fan. For 'Favorite Book Character Day' there was no question who he would be.<br />
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We made this wand with paper, hot glue, and paint. <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-an-awesome-Harry-Potter-wand-from-a-sheet-of-/">Click here for tutorial</a>.<br />
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On 'Future Profession Day' he was a basketball player, again.<br />
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And, he was also a man in a cape on 'Super Hero Day.' I can't believe 3rd grade is already through. Yay for summer!donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-19679020829303834732012-05-16T19:09:00.000-06:002012-05-16T19:11:42.233-06:00Being a mom is my favorite thing of all the "things."<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tyler and Damon made grilled salmon, roasted potatoes, and chocolate covered strawberries for lunch. I threw in the grilled green salad.<br />
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It is spirit week at school. I'll have some fun pics in a few days.</div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-29005555781288933532012-05-08T22:38:00.001-06:002012-05-08T22:38:21.182-06:00It's still cold, but that didn't stop us!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have been waiting to spend time outside for so long, and this last weekend we finally got to enjoy some of the fun activities we love to do outside. On Saturday morning we didn't sleep in like we like to, but instead Tyler and Damon met me at a city fun run. They cheered me on and then as soon as it was over, Tyler left Damon with me for the food and drawings. He hurried to the gun range for a shooting competition. After the race festivities were through and Damon watched them give away 2 bikes, a long board, 3 ipods, and an ipad among other things, he decided he will be racing at the next one. We hurried home and made some hot cocoa (we may have been enjoying the outdoors, but it was a chilly day)and took it to Tyler at the range. Later that evening we built a fire and had smores. It's so nice to finally be outside. <br />
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Here is a little video of Tyler in one of the courses. I have never been to one of these before and I have to say I was impressed. Especially after watching a few guys before Tyler take 3 times as many shots at that spinning wheel. I decided that would be one of my worst nightmares. To have a group of people watching me try to hit those moving targets, which I am quite sure I would not be able to do. The courses are timed and the results aren't posted yet, but I'm pretty sure Tyler smoked everyone on this one. It was awesome!donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-76740895600858727392012-05-05T17:36:00.002-06:002012-05-05T17:36:32.137-06:00Tuna in oil? No thanks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I bought Tuna in oil last week. Ahh! I had to return it. I'm pretty good about checking to make sure there are no broken eggs, and I always carefully look over the produce, but it has been so long since I needed tuna. I forgot. We don't eat it very much, but everything I had in food storage needed to be eaten so we have gotten back in the habit. Does anybody have a favorite way to eat tuna?<br />
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Last weekend my family was here and my mom said, "Lets make waffles." So we picked up a few yummy toppings and had a waffle bar party. I want to do it again soon. I also watched Bringing Up Baby. That is 1 and 1/12th down, 28 and 11/12th to go. Ha! Some are in progress! Call me if you want waffles.donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-3238421473012979052012-04-15T16:49:00.004-06:002012-04-15T17:54:23.886-06:0030 Things!This time it was me who had to be seen by the doctor twice,<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731768648585173266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnB3igQOzRF-dY0OZhWah_6UWv8LRBBpoM_v6mxeLlKITvofqVU2H_9P5R7m1Wt_EasEpZ0janjZsj1Kr_S_QbqWkoSnAeQ6Pe2obIJinAPytTZHbsNhPJyjVcyT5M540DZw5oucLor5We/s400/DSC_0057.jpg" /><br />then Damon's basketball season ended,<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHR82RuBtB2_G6jB7pn_vdmCgnfhlTaEn6lO6nzJGrgepJaCdEx8n2iovxw6WKiWVngfKJE0GowhN-vnxqnRvlM9JDwGH964Ve1jyj8QrdkRnxC1pUjl6sdT8PmppCaXhCm9ThBVfzcaq/s1600/Picture+064.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731769794960761314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJHR82RuBtB2_G6jB7pn_vdmCgnfhlTaEn6lO6nzJGrgepJaCdEx8n2iovxw6WKiWVngfKJE0GowhN-vnxqnRvlM9JDwGH964Ve1jyj8QrdkRnxC1pUjl6sdT8PmppCaXhCm9ThBVfzcaq/s400/Picture+064.jpg" /></a>Tyler went on a motorcycle trip,<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731768655936863538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2wEt1lXUjwnIPkMLMDuuyi6dlJ4ZXBEQM3alT0qKcfMBUPQgPfGKxUovePQnMvEs9LWKc3f-ibtpO-ghxdy3KCxHsk-xSHCoh6wCpKfXWakwffUIbP7dqRFBsiMiNDTf30F2xBh-NuKr7/s400/DSC_0066.jpg" /></div><br /><div>I had a birthday,</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731768673671989858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgluuHSlQ9InyAKFF0Jr-h9sCIKDjqv2U8j67hf5uuwwKLR6bFfIJeNTtF54m_WZnseqRVi_IsVc-zAxDFjULVId-c2LJz4uOx6wiuH2kJFxgmFPbvsNWWTAf31Hd4BARf-gewcm9hqlgql/s400/DSC_0272.jpg" /></div><br /><div>the weather got nice, the weather got bad, then the weather got nice again,</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5731768663466480034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUDgoXRO58LgDU56YlkVzMA4gCnmnDQTitU1bG-8tN6lxw52YQNxwCduRPvji8mOs0RERUxw-UpRQQkOZ-FXcY3NHf9rqkNZDQktwRvn1AXlQ4l-o9QgdkJ0LpCzSAs7G3G4GBpR-hrHdD/s400/DSC_0248.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Easter came,</div><br /><div>baseball is starting...</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We have been so busy, but having lots of fun. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Since I turned 30, I decided to make a list of 30 things I want to do this year. I hope posting it and documenting my progress will help me accomplish everything. I tried to make them attainable, but a few are kind of long shots. We'll see!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><strong>1.</strong> <strong>Complete "Instant Immersion."</strong> After 2 semesters of Spanish in college I really should know more than I do. Now I have Ryan to help me so I think I can do it.</div><br /><div><strong>2. Learn and memorize the "Star Spangled Banner" on the piano.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>3. If it's rude and doesn't need to be said, don't say it! If it's nice and doesn't need to be said, say it!</strong> This one I won't be able to cross off, but I hope to get a lot better at this this year.</div><br /><div><strong>4. Complete the "Book of Mormon" study guide. </strong>I have a couple and I'm not sure which one I am going to use yet.</div><br /><div><strong>5. Visit/sleep in a cave.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>6. Do something that scares me.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>7. Collect and make 10 family recipes. </strong>New ones that I don't already have.</div><br /><div><strong>8. Organize and edit all of our pictures.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>9. Use my backpacking gear. </strong>It's been awhile, but I really hope to have a couple fun trips this year.</div><br /><div><strong>10. Complete an Olympic Triathlon in under 2 hrs. 15 min./ 10k in under 40 min.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>11. Make Créme Brùlée</strong></div><br /><div><strong>12. Send birthday cards every month</strong></div><br /><div><strong>13. Have a waffle party. </strong>I've been wanting to do this for a long time. Everyone brings toppings for waffles (ice cream, fruit, chocolate...) and have a bunch of hot waffle irons ready. Let me know if this is something you want in on. The more the merrier.</div><br /><div><strong>14. Use my passport or at least go to a new state.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>15. Tell Damon old family stories and about our traditions.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>16. Break a bad habit. </strong>Not sure what yet, but there are plenty to choose from.</div><br /><div><strong>17. Eat vegetarian for one week.</strong> I don't think Tyler is thrilled about this one.</div><br /><div><strong>18. Do all Christmas shopping before December.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>19. Learn to juggle.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>20. Break out my acrylics and paint a picture. </strong>I haven't done much with them since college so I hope they aren't all dried up.</div><br /><div><strong>21. Watch 12 new movies from the </strong><a href="http://www.afi.com/100years/movies10.aspx"><strong>American Film Institute top 100 list</strong></a><strong>. </strong>I'm thinking one a month. I have seen quite a few, but there are a lot I've never even heard of.</div><br /><div><strong>22. Cross at least 5 books off of my "to read" list.</strong> Anytime I hear of a good book that I haven't read I add it to my list, and it's getting pretty long. I don't think I will include books I read for book club. I just started "The Count of Monte Cristo" which is on my list. It might take me awhile since my book club is just starting a new book, too.</div><br /><div><strong>23. Go somewhere new and make it memorable.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>24. Finish my bedroom makeover. </strong>I just reupholstered a couple of chairs, but I still have paint, bedding, a frame wall I want to create... Might take awhile.</div><br /><div><strong>25. Learn 5 new songs on the piano, that challenge me.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>26. Dedicate a full day to Damon and one to Tyler (besides their birthday.) </strong>I want to spend the whole day doing whatever they want, all their favorite things, also trying to talk Tyler into making a list and adding this one to his. Ha!</div><br /><div><strong>27. Make a good investment.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>28. Go salmon fishing.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>29. Go dancing.</strong></div><br /><div><strong>30. Help someone cross something off of their list. </strong>Let me know if you have one. My mom already said I could help her, but more than one someone would be great!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Wish me luck! If you have any ideas, let's hear them.</div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-3871627040995866122012-03-01T21:16:00.008-07:002012-03-02T22:11:46.017-07:00Da da da dadada da dada da da... (Mario Theme Song, if you couldn't tell)<div><br /><div><br /><div>Our computer had been quite sick for the last little while and had to be seen by a professional, TWICE! Finally home and on the mend, so I think I can finally get back to blogging. Still have to re-install all of our programs and documents, pictures, etc. so the road to recovery is not complete. I planned on posting from the laptop a few times, but I don't save pictures to that computer so I never got around to getting anything off of the hard drive. Anyway, I have a lot of catching up to do.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715531322101526498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxbed-fYFVB-0vrtKEBcXEM27QNLhLHkoTdXQNo3RVc6i1QQyJxQR_7H7UVunD7yc_F-AjyRS4in-41sKjMFhP0seRwMsmA5ISuBPljsVxRSvZOYmMcSS_XTfnMRnXt3b8xeAFq3uayRsd/s400/DSC_0008.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715531329609772418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEU35pRpK0nkLrC62t5AO7-XyfrIN1NXCdhZQ3a6MXnMQH09QI3bTrrhbqN3nvgTyn-EP0aFOy7UNkPLmcKldk57P2h82vg-NycvyrLDfFnVw7Y08Ub9lDucVbnzpOndMONpZn6HFYhk6L/s400/DSC_0024.jpg" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>February was a great month. I am now a Cub Scout mom so it was my job to make little banners for the pinewood derby. It was a carnival theme so I put the name tag banners in buckets of popcorn. We used them, with some balloons as the table center pieces, and then the boys got to take them home at the end of the night.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715531334735492226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRbKX5FLBuku3EGQqgFPVTfCBZl3-sMtizIxAE7Bpl7ZgLTWSccTHRAbnCRbCHOZJvbOCSAatk0Ui_VVjqWRbIo6cG3jadyLWOmRtWtrVSJIPkTMOE2XCnxou-DIy1BV1B6clvi3AKR58m/s400/DSC_0019.jpg" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>It was lots of fun. Damon and Tyler made a pretty sweet car. Damon loved racing it. </div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715531344536875426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8FcUIp4SVzJDo-2tJMrhvJI6N8LeRkYUgi1JdIXhyphenhyphen2ReGrLdR3B6D_MCm6Hll5yqm2BuYPgOLhJ25bJcBHTLUrXJiIrPU0kvXF18tm5zH3Ut6s4Hl0WtCLs7SxHcc2438EEwkR6PfZhkh/s400/DSC_0026.jpg" /> <br /><div>Bullet Bill from MarioKart.</div></div></div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-45410131554061039982012-01-18T09:27:00.002-07:002012-01-25T22:30:56.207-07:00Crayon Hearts!As I've mentioned before I love <a href="http://pinterest.com/">Pinning</a>. I realized I need to start some of the projects I pin instead of putting them on a board and forgetting about them. So, I picked a couple of Valentine's Day projects. One is a gift for Damon and I will post it later. The other is a little something for his friends at school. It was great because I got to use up all the little crayon pieces we have lying around the house. I decided to group the crayons into like colors instead of mixing all the colors together (<a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/222224562832635386/">like the one I pinned</a>.)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699010242762615378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F7t20gL5LVxYjY0XQrbPp3cEGFGwLn_sOtZnOk4V1UbCUeWId_Ftk2TcNy6h4JSBmcs1lg4QOtM1fllqatpi4X0UobAN_pBf5pjC14f6SlF_uCiFpx1a-giP-2GpJDgQiqBwPNgaOMLp/s400/DSC_0016.jpg" />I removed the wrappers and cut the crayons into little pieces.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699010253363710274" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP3eM8KMLebwUu_ob16j31gOyE-ygpCyfxzI83Q5eIZJzzsFpdP6s9t8rD9pNuParvSuOvHfQXgztU8-0vRE_FLZvvRe4sH4DA-FMGDQe-eZZM8cOo_9oaurcoTF7ObEjCTiZdYUzLORrY/s400/DSC_0017.jpg" /><br />Then I put the pieces in a heart mold. I think I got it at Target a few years ago. It is actually for ice cubes, but it is dishwasher safe and the oven only needed to be on 230 so I put them in, crossed my fingers, and hoped for the best. Everything worked out great, and as soon as they were cool I popped them out. There is a little crayon residue left in the mold, but it is easy to scrape out. Tyler also had a few comments about our "rainbow cutting board,"but I just flipped it over and used the other side. After a few passes through the dishwasher it is nearly good as new.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699010262781117810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlTHjqGpeBaaNFXpXmvrshF8gY8p_5yCZP6ox-FL4sVJxY63wUebwChRFyJRQQpCzDVT-KlXmvNn3l5336tjdBTzMtG76hlctk35JrGMomdIfX9zH2EXTnTdjVh8eEv5uuQznwCqVCUq93/s400/DSC_0018.jpg" /><br />Here are the fun little heart crayons. We just need to make a card to stick them to and they will be ready to slip into the little Valentine's Day pockets at school.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699010241650632898" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyEAUVU6KxvvwOf5BxhDsaW27qgXAk6qf1cseBg3eRwwS0IxRwoz4cNPfRImTU7p2uCFleMP-ZfbkEiXk_FXyCb8pRs2xA2cDB4mcIMaOQIfucB2gemX_K_UkX9ltzjql8bUMpRc12Kp-u/s400/DSC_0008+frame.jpg" />Damon was pretty excited that the same day we were making Valentine's he found this strawberry in his Special K. Nearly perfect heart in the middle.<br /><br />P.S. I don't think a morning goes by that we don't have a bed head situation going on over here.<br /><br />P.S.S. In case anyone was wondering, we didn't get any snow.donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-45686449955669583892012-01-18T09:09:00.002-07:002012-01-18T09:27:32.351-07:00Let it snow, I guess.If it's going to be freezing cold we may as well have some snow. It's been such a brown winter and Damon got a new sled for Christmas. Just before Christmas we actually got some snow (which was gone within a couple of days.) Damon and I wondered what Zoë would think. Terk never loved the snow so her reaction was quite the surprise.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699005898880691426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIkyto3Ihvnpo2hhP_Bt4pQzSxx0tFWGnv3kCB4kj0Ho94P1kvY-2HHovPVUk8m7fvkuLZv0zWJ3x0gKbZeJEVErc9vcjWv9XKsACJtuY4Q3fb4i46o6rEycUCMeR5rr2kWcTV6cAqAxL1/s400/DSC_0020.jpg" /><br />She ran,<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699005904928940130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJp8ugbyPinMpzSfSo0SbCMZRsj6EIsqxt_aB8E1aBDUo107iA4CdheVayEQUlKklHN782kEFZ2NXrMAUJC-kTtpimkxLtozg70gRIr5LgHP_7qmtkKnyivISjQPN7SAxTxvNQ-qsm_3_/s400/DSC_0034.jpg" /><br />she chased,<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSQwmxpsPoI7gtKA6khHCSE3WYvmxq-Hzu7R9aYAhm_-XwaAM3AYRs8R5ykOzTb8A55m25ZnnlvtXwiDEiOwgDnxk3BYFwuNBU6342NfIOxWrWD8tie0SEvnnt52kDFecozc7TgUYyqLw/s1600/DSC_0055.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699005919445256754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXSQwmxpsPoI7gtKA6khHCSE3WYvmxq-Hzu7R9aYAhm_-XwaAM3AYRs8R5ykOzTb8A55m25ZnnlvtXwiDEiOwgDnxk3BYFwuNBU6342NfIOxWrWD8tie0SEvnnt52kDFecozc7TgUYyqLw/s400/DSC_0055.jpg" /></a><br />she jumped,<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5699005909792105106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTpn-uy3pKUaV0jJg6o3z__FVEpTOt-Nzjz1MoJU_f2I2CCLPbMjsVKqb2-Zt4fJmRzmlY1fv-qoFFX3JcjewdOVmzgSJ359SnixFApEt4PNpsBUAX5UYZtkrSFC_bkDhmGWi8NiWJHLsi/s400/DSC_0051.jpg" />she ate.<br /><br />She loved the snow! It's a good thing because it has been threatening for the last week and I think it is finally here. A little late for all the school kids though. Last night the district sent out e-mails saying that if it snowed like it was supposed to last night school would probably be canceled. We woke up to not a bit. It waited until all the kids got to school. I wonder what they would think if they got stuck there? It's happened before!donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-36829444145237722712012-01-04T22:12:00.003-07:002012-01-04T22:30:48.092-07:00It was a happy Christmas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHSr4Vysa4lmknvbb4pOkp143GQ9-Y8tDMzFxojeFr4e00k4JSyFCmlU3qtQPs2OvrbU6mr8_VhQD08IBaheklMz627IUNJRgcgK7X0a3i2xVYzg4q11uApqtk2rDMjCi1yQbSDj5AYdg/s1600/Jon+Schmit+concert.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012983353969090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVHSr4Vysa4lmknvbb4pOkp143GQ9-Y8tDMzFxojeFr4e00k4JSyFCmlU3qtQPs2OvrbU6mr8_VhQD08IBaheklMz627IUNJRgcgK7X0a3i2xVYzg4q11uApqtk2rDMjCi1yQbSDj5AYdg/s400/Jon+Schmit+concert.jpg" /></a>We started the week off with a Jon Schmidt concert. Damon remained interested even though it was pretty long and kept him up later than he has ever been up on a school night. Thank goodness the next day was the last before the break.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xHDMiRKzUjLmenqcbmMf0JMg-G8PWkhWTypd1gU-5WU2DFn-9u8Gl8ochyzSOLICQ6ujWRWlXjTSy2caHSn16K-pK8TAP4rOBMbhdDj8-gcxDOJOddh3BJMgNQOhlc2_02D2Sl0CPqjy/s1600/DSC_0071.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012977577085714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_xHDMiRKzUjLmenqcbmMf0JMg-G8PWkhWTypd1gU-5WU2DFn-9u8Gl8ochyzSOLICQ6ujWRWlXjTSy2caHSn16K-pK8TAP4rOBMbhdDj8-gcxDOJOddh3BJMgNQOhlc2_02D2Sl0CPqjy/s400/DSC_0071.jpg" /></a> We visited with Tyler's grandma.<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012561321796514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAN-nci17N0Nqtgmxs7LrBMmQrRLGs2RihwPZKBq8d3RLptgBDa7HFiTL1SkMcueVR35_oyYcdapEGVDDisGwaun7ZUkpzJzHsJh9m0RROmCMdrZQIFNq9iCqG87et70kde0qDnWZhEA0j/s400/DSC_0079.jpg" /></div><br /><div>All traditional activites where on the list of things to do.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012548094664914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmPA1pcyz8pAy34cjGGzNkSg3TZw9MOu9M79J7lePzACGieVugypDCmrfJbRZKBXI7iJ7o3Nf_irxI4QxPZ3Uy1K_6tJfonceN5bQCf_7x3uP_tHcPqOwJ-vmGq4XF64joGhkKzlZQUhDR/s400/DSC_0111.jpg" /></div><br /><div>As well as a few new ones. Dad and I made chocolate covered bacon.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012557825178338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBr6xLWqLU2JE8OMdb5Gs5RY8D6k7gokkSRCGTHetf2joZdVgjCJENhgT89NhmsxSq6s0Q0iZwTbPnKTPOVc7vEna076H3b7BECJkE2QKk9eYErY3lkdHsZ87mQDn1EpSAJ4oydKprOPsM/s400/remote+crop.jpg" /></div><br /><div>We had fun trying out my new camera remote. (Focus is sometimes as issue.)</div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilj9HMjjBEQ5GV3nQWMUzzN7Pw62FWPCRtFED4_JtWGEyv_pK0_5F5WpjvX7Zkq6kDtLA1fGoBJ9qOpb1cfj18mPUWaAPl8abO9RKTSc4c4Vx9YKbikWJ9OQjQNL6t4EhrBqnfEy6zrLg/s1600/dad+sleding.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 221px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012582694978674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjilj9HMjjBEQ5GV3nQWMUzzN7Pw62FWPCRtFED4_JtWGEyv_pK0_5F5WpjvX7Zkq6kDtLA1fGoBJ9qOpb1cfj18mPUWaAPl8abO9RKTSc4c4Vx9YKbikWJ9OQjQNL6t4EhrBqnfEy6zrLg/s400/dad+sleding.jpg" /></a>Sleigh riding.<br /><br /><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPS64lvJHHIK665Y1nuTqysWwdeaxf_lauj8SRO0dS-qEN-8zRBbC0sKT_81KKed8DSzGpy8Hy0dpGLuhiwz7P1pJbTts81kozJBmzJm_DEXTA4ZXu63x273AhIL4fsLYfG6Ja6XH_Db5O/s1600/DSC_0119.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5694012538388472162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPS64lvJHHIK665Y1nuTqysWwdeaxf_lauj8SRO0dS-qEN-8zRBbC0sKT_81KKed8DSzGpy8Hy0dpGLuhiwz7P1pJbTts81kozJBmzJm_DEXTA4ZXu63x273AhIL4fsLYfG6Ja6XH_Db5O/s400/DSC_0119.jpg" /></a>Being together. (Damon is on a Harry Potter kick.) </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I was sad to see the holiday fly by so quickly, and it was hard to send Damon back to school this week. However, I love the New Year and look forward to lots of fun new activites. One of which is city league basketball. Damon had his first practice last night, and Tyler feels the need to remind me not to be one of those annoying parents. I'm working on it.</div></div></div></div></div></div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-26856787369963296442011-12-20T11:04:00.010-07:002011-12-20T11:49:02.094-07:00Ties!Finally! Sorry it took so long. The pictures didn't turn out great and I quickly used photoshop to add instructions so if there are any parts that are unclear let me know. Also, I downloaded the pictures in the reverse order by mistake and don't have time to switch them. So, start at the bottom of the post and work your way back here. Have fun!<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280852237540242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSU0Ew_EoiDbBFLVAFUD2a_DeMyOhRMyeJsRpwvTLxL8AMLHzS2PIZePd9BgGshZoKFHJqlEF6_FhMLeLHTIvFfXIQRzbtf0PMfjhGEUmGyllB6Ad5IGQpi5FJrdafl_T2i2Zh26GK7IqK/s400/ties+finished.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280839258211106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFnQCHBSaGBEaTn1_ToxSxl_Fyq_qpkxBjJ4Eualg6lVcH5SXaahIrsegbSYu5KPNcEC7I9NC_R45aHsA8QAjv2hcHQmeSJQJ1dHnDjPPzxEcGk_4LAhuxHZVNdbwymuZ5QIMqpD-eqyX/s400/tie16.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280835320772770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRWOwIMtkf-gfnuyumiCtx0NGlptWgpcH1hrzJw91ZAD_xCUjfZ7cmuKpoqZWZKw0as89N1_wanNqYd2I4J1GQCZof-joJ_LuN8QKLeCNieJ-m6nfNmoVcsNfmxWO9uNXIXGSJ0hYUvcm3/s400/tie15.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280829418157570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibsR9J_f1432Gw5-DH4HBCMTeda8aE66U9uexWfFAcbhsdxTV_SQWCrJMQILZqa5_WK7jEn6Bmv38j2A7jcljVPtgsQyU3fgiYY6sqOJN0JjujdQQl-h5EQRrAoX7jDZ4dHE8d8V8vfF2c/s400/tie14.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280035629996402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQ3v9Gr_zgLK95j6jOpj0UpSkle0m3jD4QyAM0SZM8UeOeaYy6wtskxrPJOqUyUEwqH0KJ02mRB8qXQG6Gv5n9mGWDiBztnh54kHjHbc2qX1ia7YivkyDKo_lTypccOB6XFPBfKQSwfMeX/s400/tie13.jpg" /> I also trimed the top knot piece straight across,here. You will still have raw edges that you tuck in on step 14.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280023171261778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkx8-Vz-G1s9Kw1lCcHdW9Qo39ZTXTmcwcfZl2cVs0M6ao8kJ3ljQEogh_PiRVry_E4cimFplVOF98-OjE59rh9k3nM0jPDtQOWpf7DMb4uwUZqd5khjyNzKWs2jhZ3t96PfzXkyjjm8ek/s400/tie12.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280022134667138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiTVdZ2VnCgXfXM-_tFR8veJ6r3gpyP8LA-DmZ_C7qnPJI5udWtKmYUxoyy-PyINeGRWKQNlgyZvwMKLc9NH_BzjJ7JIh-M4EUXFGXaGhapIAATLGWIaQdqfbYjfvpd_5yTCO3L_wQOUgD/s400/tie11.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280007989042418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZpUTMlDxudMGNVx6OCj-hWoMgGIz8QtdD4MKRlPRlLwlijnbp0GjZpyu642gQr9BJzCnMDQculKNsf-klHufJWIuSatXYUCVJkj6AskHKUE2z70WHVvBYitp_F_h6a5gR9-VDbzPIcXm3/s400/tie10.jpg" /> <br /><div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688280001318834642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtk1w5Nlf6kuPz-c3q2X1Dcha_FTDq8Ulc4WuDLALdDC6EBnlyrTiJxW7rUz00tzWbPYzf_P8UtMi5GYUtSiyLojlpu1eskLB6ntB487e8LY0gkc3HqQWXjOYsdFu71gWDS91HqpVdMkgE/s400/tie9c.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688278679847930786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhgWtvlo-lpkQ3_EKo1xGgvRoFD3zQ3SCcK3linQ_CEfX5lTl_tX52C-9PQwsziCtJQaVi6X0lF92OuT8KG9YA4Jf6QnUHfM6Phi3hbrNPLtZEagDwFaARSKCEbfR5F7Uo9yMFlMiDxQqy/s400/tie9b.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688278671634104610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_-uaugHGm7PAOiXn1RNaaU9W5M3nwbd2KzF6c2phzdhTOgb0NdNgD8jMJSzXGPRX8OmwcS7ri6lybur5jp8e4vp6VsIWrORiYJIHgTPh39-4jICZtzHg3JEfHzLTSOm5CO7UuW748bFuE/s400/tie9a.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688278662387308210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitTWjz1wwJgDTUuJq9Y-fwzzh2CaRMx4XzEmvp8oppnX4CwRSYvsyFbjYv7QL717vsJhq1okCmfBRU-LtOcvwgAgkc8yTobOYQsQvdEeOOkgOn7qr1pYjNeRn3zLapJiF40of_uotb7tLu/s400/tie8.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688278653098650258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo1UGaNRWQToqXarZUqzmTW1s7evYdfoFBDV2VVot_299HbOQ_aOpOVkk9gcyRgxioAiNMHyXAR9Om6gE50zrDPtngrnaP3jXXdHHKZQtYuvgBDTh6JRznUr7Gx4tGjR_FN4SDNr2tnkDN/s400/tie7.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688278650336016322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLW3UeSVkmg4S7RjhJ6dhLvNVbPixCVvwrXLWAuzkOkzp2nswLqEnxdpcjdCRI8zsm7lJfexEttMYjNr8iLgujz8Se2N0NKQ89d3Jsv8FjT_g58TzMQZl3E2mAVtBQ-78Ya-wKJeq9PlRN/s400/tie6.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688277580101133410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLSaPI90Q2f57-G8gUT44qJO9qdeZRGUp5OpCzfgNOxYtbc5KXjTOP5uEs60M99SP1JlO1ABo3dDh5YP9b8UL6wibHbqjogWH4jkCHqKBDDOmRbm3hveAH3Q7QKVROFkUTY2PI3KoKWHnJ/s400/tie+5.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688277568526764530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhURWel_fCtl5Llu1WKABhrCmBMvjkrOuNFyNAGz9xmwbxy1fhZ28B59xp4S-_g69XDZS8xv-fe3oUA5nsqO9eu0k0o7cn3fajEcVLthYys26-0oVnuLWaKV-pGBPAoxMb6sKm0nrOKUq0E/s400/tie4.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688277545252313954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2y7V4YHEEJhTmRXsmVNIe7P3UV3BKHNhTbwU-qe7uDsckkr8sf5Gd3SiXTDyuzCNqZAyxwXduqaUq4dCjSSM3NGbB7lSxPGmfrd4RGG6LKWhrGu02rEvDLkJCuTVaC6gSO2lV02Nz7Pch/s400/tie+3.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688276747894922434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcK5_S2DMhZhlyjwAQhaKe1VH6zbxbH-sHF-JQX08wFcgZxa3rTYmE0WbTf0LTHVqJ2N3aGnWJ8fb60Kp00P2lhRDCK6gmpj6Z-GSbb_dHHpdf-48PhnYC0rBEHh3ALGNnsV2msDeDobP/s400/tie+2.jpg" /></div><br /><div>You will just have to use a ruler and make a pattern, I didn't have time to make a PDF. Sorry!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5688276458113554178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZadOi0_YD1qY6ru-ZGnY4AxQk_tnsKwico7US463Q884yU0jr3Wu27QpQmEhiKptPO5S8D8OhWcPJamU-nVK9kWx-hsJF_0ZsT29iz470zXh19OfjRlJbwmlIhaqKF2ytXBG7NqJ9Bn8s/s400/tie+1.jpg" /> Start with fabric, iron on interfacing, and elastic (I used 3/8".)</div></div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-10917206680462323092011-12-15T11:41:00.003-07:002011-12-15T11:46:42.191-07:00It's finally done......our ward Christmas party! I can finally breath. Thank goodness I had such great help, but still so glad it is done and I can finally get really ready for Christmas. I know I don't have many days left. I promise to work on the tie tutorial and try to post that next. I know I promised it to a few of you weeks ago. Don't worry, you still have plenty of time to get some made in time for Christmas! See you soon!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyvm3bQ8d_YpoZVxNC_5gm1Ck8YKVWcT3WgyCSBUq_FmVoCJ90JC8r-9XPHu2__YJ8T2rEaXNkaLKEglz4GQhWN0p2nBuR5GEuvshyphenhyphenQU9ybwIBD-BZVSQo7aJm-N6HECzkIcF5wfyuN74/s1600/DSC_0001+copy.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 267px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5686427538084092402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyvm3bQ8d_YpoZVxNC_5gm1Ck8YKVWcT3WgyCSBUq_FmVoCJ90JC8r-9XPHu2__YJ8T2rEaXNkaLKEglz4GQhWN0p2nBuR5GEuvshyphenhyphenQU9ybwIBD-BZVSQo7aJm-N6HECzkIcF5wfyuN74/s400/DSC_0001+copy.jpg" /></a>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-36362427894244803242011-11-18T09:18:00.003-07:002011-11-18T09:32:02.203-07:00Acting silly with family is my favorite!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676371352761569282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdEaSfDPYQqVv2Vp8b4_F27cKSBRT1s8OHZa806GWLOJZXOv6s63HybPr2IcTEo8Pt68Ti6thomnkT4Xk52n_HMFjIwNKciITk5yCixGkg0ltD3BMrVUWFcPZL7AC-Hm4bao1ZagpZxzNz/s400/leapfrog.jpg" /><br />Last weekend a few of us went to visit Lori. We played some games and acted silly in celebration of all the 11's.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9RKXSoKRJDLFTzP3_hHVjCEbF4OJAG2AtuLR2RpeGN3jRtA2qA2bZv32rKV9EgZfABVfy5Vq-N5JVFNG392HLl40le4Gjjq5TkC3f_Pd_MAAohfYJeFuIDr02tyAakP9KOSSr-wEGB5gN/s1600/perudo.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676371371037488594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9RKXSoKRJDLFTzP3_hHVjCEbF4OJAG2AtuLR2RpeGN3jRtA2qA2bZv32rKV9EgZfABVfy5Vq-N5JVFNG392HLl40le4Gjjq5TkC3f_Pd_MAAohfYJeFuIDr02tyAakP9KOSSr-wEGB5gN/s400/perudo.jpg" /></a> Even though it was late, and Damon had already fallen asleep sitting up (while watching Elf) we played a quick game of Perudo. I remembered why I like it, and want to play again soon. Maybe Thanksgiving! <br /><div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijl7iN3k2wpjTijZTNTY29SYW6MQMFNuWudJ43zORXGZyNvAcsqs9VGYDYdvk2hAeNJHn3gXkMI25UBw2YZNatJB3bTtz-KD-rzu9r7DtNPVm9t6MpCfRHBl_JsWm6oXCRWrcEMf50qnkx/s1600/DSC_0033+lighten.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5676371347314317522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijl7iN3k2wpjTijZTNTY29SYW6MQMFNuWudJ43zORXGZyNvAcsqs9VGYDYdvk2hAeNJHn3gXkMI25UBw2YZNatJB3bTtz-KD-rzu9r7DtNPVm9t6MpCfRHBl_JsWm6oXCRWrcEMf50qnkx/s400/DSC_0033+lighten.jpg" /></a>Also, this week I learned how to make cute little ties. I made all of these using scraps I had and they only took about 15min. total. I love something new without spending any $ or having to make a trip to the store. They would make cute Christmas gifts! Let me know if anyone wants the instructions. So easy! Wish I would have figured this out before my sisters got married. Damon could have been matchy!</div></div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-58731844485762273762011-11-09T21:16:00.007-07:002011-11-10T13:29:50.569-07:00We had a happy Halloween!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673458956040007378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguvJLwzAfAUzEXZR-PLblqkMOSTeKe224Mmkpb0vlK35UKyGb2f2I3bM31cjxM274KuRI8Xy8zIcOOtSd8IK1oC6hlpdSnnWUlh_X5WC7pJKgqvE1Ttg6nWhzTwQEd9lFTRh2KH3Kz1c53/s400/DSC_0120.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673458931819152082" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMv9Hv-sWMVNQPMYfuBW3SIweci7oUsjBu_8uT1WZ2rHbLGLQsEvotn3uTz7Cj3uObf8llaesDue_ivN4-UhPsP8nrzlGKmZxsNwXBKb06H3iJIuOPnPkJIPJMzCo2UFJxrIT81wjLelcz/s400/DSC_0054.jpg" />It wasn't as cold as last year, and we got lots of good candy!<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673458953741288210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoIybw3baSpw2h9NdvnuKLEtKW1_qgiRORiuD7zbLClr8sa_Mq-FB-iDyqiCLoJHcLBU8O0FUdo_fZ-A5KUzfDZ1yrHS06mlIHn5_q7uGqYEskkvs1b0xksoRaEqEx5HetRrQTAFf35_bB/s400/DSC_0038.jpg" /><br />Zoë wouldn't keep a costume on so she stayed home.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673458916951638178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh60dvgNHU-2m8B8CbIbmvum-4W2vqf_S929WHCiUfdDSM_2WY8NS4N30W9zWAmX3rJvO_eEdz4VliSOYBq4iS9JenwE2WJwxlxLA0Nup0GXQrlMqxLJ9tCHq4hvQM6g5wb8u4Tnv_ljyuZ/s400/DSC_0012.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673458923525057426" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZPoh4i9PW9xfwht8HIf5bWW3NSomGw7CL_h5hoq6cB8x1gUEcYoei5rgIJP0Jnsbi7NtJD4lSHoe8gpuul7VI1g6VRqA-g_t7WFQht_zb0uf5qmwAttdUfYsDOn8qkZsRqmP-eLem-Hik/s400/DSC_0030.jpg" /> I loved Damon's pumpkin. It had such personality, especially after a few days of aging in the sun. He did a great job, all by himself. I should have taken a picture before we threw him in the canal. (After Halloween I let Damon destroy our pumpkins.)<br /><br /><div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5673461573251987522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitqBP_AM4Vu_CCbZ3Uxvr2G2remjhnaff4t5pjucZSrRUf2Ogxod8ZKzdQa7h5LvDXmg5GIYmWFKo-xKVaU3p_YMmt0dhNeV4mh499JwFCAyEfFIdVCJ-G-MyLUiXiLYwA9Dt49iUmqEho/s400/DSC_0003.jpg" /> <br /><div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Now, the Holiday's are in full swing. I put away all of our scary stuff and pulled out the "B<a href="http://donilyn.blogspot.com/2010/11/snow-day.html">lessing Jar</a>". I need to find some cute paper for this year. Tonight, Damon and I had fun reading what things we were grateful for the last few years. Some that made us smile: "electricity" Damon, "halo wars" Michael, "family" I think just about everyone had that in there, "food" Damon. It's crazy how just a few words on a piece of paper can stir such memories. Fun! The little jar is getting kind of full so I might need to come up with a long term storage sollution for the old ones. Maybe a cute mini-album. If you have any ideas let me know.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>P.S. Have I already told you I am addicted to <a href="http://pinterest.com/all/">Pinterest</a>. Can't get enough!</div></div></div></div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-87033841868791571202011-10-16T18:38:00.003-06:002011-10-16T19:02:00.488-06:00Happy Fall!I tried holding on to summer as long as I could.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664256980543276754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmWxzLhqpk6IzaK08WSXLnHV95_eD3FoiKn7yJQG98X7J9iWKmBvlP6ysF4g1ld9Hn8vwwpPOwbzLQXpe2XYlqjWp3lyCw-ibL0cIfq_3L6SS-PkkUOY-Kz-di_NWLehx9tEWCYEr86DJk/s400/DSC_0118.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664256992129728386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVJlu77h3DYB_VMToz0K1gJfBGIoCAS2-DyoJWoA3t_0YReLFCPG0z36QMeE-R_6iZD25R6lG9BhoZvGZgUAWVXTyfpdle7FRJaZ1caSfC34tPav-Fqxdt3ZJicqupG1jGQoICo7fr-tI/s400/DSC_0353.jpg" /><br />But these last few weeks we have been harvesting the last of our garden, which was crazy this year. Everything was either very successful or really struggled. Lucky for us Damon's watermellon turned out great this year. He was very proud. And, I have finally come to accept that Summer 2011 is officially over.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664256983446415090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBHIUFCAJMdpOmmhW7mzCB3b5QMmi1ux3jCLZj3PuFAEC31kdG_PnirAOB8IHF-aF110I0s0vwgUapmNZ4dZFIEPLfyohySse2ONLLyhZM19yr8pHQP27RfA7clEVRigWTYQKorgWK0j_F/s400/DSC_0026.jpg" /><br />I've also been busy working on Halloween costumes (and wondering if they will actually turn out like I hope.)<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664256996125962786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh45Mps3H8pBHvS6vzbThuuPGuyfPSiEtTKvnmSohJJWFEqCvKboxUXXo_cHzYNBdPl7ONEG8xeUXSmNvWpfa9kcBILpZ8dRpPdo_a-on3xKc07TSyCV_LpKuZShAJMLNHbX3CN6ZvouQtg/s400/DSC_0015.jpg" />And, Damon finished the last of his soccer games.<br /><br />2 more sure signs that summer has been gone for awhile. I do miss summer, but we have been having an amazing fall. The weather has been beautiful and we even had a little rain today, which is always fun!donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-70559598687454583212011-10-04T19:13:00.004-06:002011-10-04T20:02:04.750-06:00Conference Weekend!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivXar31_WCEPjxaIIfVpXHLIJar7AoPw1Nhrd90E41IwZ9511XzqkltTiIVwtufcVzcnokaMXE0owwepYfUgeIFZONOIU9otIUunRDkVgHB1qX01qSAspEzfzjOCC95nqBJWvfm1Ip6bvS/s1600/temple+rustic.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659819612988979202" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivXar31_WCEPjxaIIfVpXHLIJar7AoPw1Nhrd90E41IwZ9511XzqkltTiIVwtufcVzcnokaMXE0owwepYfUgeIFZONOIU9otIUunRDkVgHB1qX01qSAspEzfzjOCC95nqBJWvfm1Ip6bvS/s400/temple+rustic.jpg" /></a> Amazing as usual. This year was especially exciting because we were able to attend the Saturday morning session in Salt Lake City. This was the 1st time Damon was old enough to go and he was so excited. Never mind the fact that we had to get up from our seats, in the middle of a very long row, twice in the 2 1\2 hours that we were there so he could go to the bathroom. It was still awesome.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659814573792042290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkkC2k3KbreTfZ_9VtFSZ3gioGybXo-AhRK67xMG8L8wiO57j4fkrp9ooEK17Qi4kt49jDyOfe0yAcr2dY3m7f7umexTgZ9YYpthStFDWZuSyvZAnK7tbMXHFgtd5MYfnwtyu9rEkxjsjh/s400/DSC_0182.jpg" /></div><br /><div>I'm amazed by Temple Square. It's always so beautiful. Damon was sad to leave. He said he wants to live in Salt Lake.</div><br /><br /><div>But the time came to go home. On our way we stopped at a new favorite burger and frozen custard shop. I think it was exit 319 and we will definitely be stopping again.</div><br /><br /><div>Sunday we relaxed at home while we watched the rest of Conference on T.V. </div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 332px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659814581633178786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfi9sdI4Vcw0o554uaJVPhape8rAZdQ5JW9YOg5mFHiDPXYD0E4ZUcx6wHaTC6NGu51KTlQQnXE7abMQ9boU9FcCKxflu0hq_ePPJGeViHti-Pzo0oXhu3V95YatIF-z9V8MDYiR9ygDCo/s400/sunday+gallery+crop.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Damon broke out the watercolors and Ryan and I joined him in making a little book.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 199px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659814586583442194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5BORvAHISyescDLs_O8rpcnCtohustRfPTd-JaM91wLGW2jrc3qqk9wMBDrGOPglhH_V7Kmwz_j9YuSXHSFAsaovETQc9_p-A_vrPzDDJf_DkVyR2Y0s8ViZpjBK14O8-14vPwiA5aKJC/s400/watercolor+collage.jpg" /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDul2wTjzOJ4TTXWjc02BrQ8Elsp8NKIs0yL7X0PtmDhfeNQhTem0WO1t2UA3HMboYzoiwMchntZVEsLXNgkomBXzUioCCCdEsjCORG_XbzC-syLxLYNjRbfXon2Dat5qpeHoVjRqK3s9/s1600/watercolor+crop.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 340px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5659815165746878946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDul2wTjzOJ4TTXWjc02BrQ8Elsp8NKIs0yL7X0PtmDhfeNQhTem0WO1t2UA3HMboYzoiwMchntZVEsLXNgkomBXzUioCCCdEsjCORG_XbzC-syLxLYNjRbfXon2Dat5qpeHoVjRqK3s9/s400/watercolor+crop.jpg" /></a>This is my favorite page. Not only because I think it looks super cool, but because Damon was inspired by the amazing talk on the <a href="http://lds.org/general-conference/watch/2011/10?lang=eng&vid=1196053701001&cid=6">Book Of Mormon, by Tad R. Callister </a>. If you missed it check it out. I'm not sure which talk is my favorite because I loved so many. But I do know, I can't wait for the November Ensign so I can re-read, and highlight, and mark all of them. We had such a great weekend and we all felt a special spirit being in the presence of such incredible men and women. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>P.S. Please don't forget to let me know your favorite Christmas Party memory or idea. I know more of you have read this than have let me know. Remember, I need your help!</div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-88166359926617928882011-09-26T14:05:00.007-06:002011-09-29T09:44:14.040-06:00A "praying" Praying Mantis<div><br /><div>It's obvious why it's called a Praying Mantis, but today I saw one with arms folded, forhead to the ground, deep in supplication. I have seen so many this year. Probably because Damon goes "hunting" for them in the field behind our house, which might be because Tyler is found hunting a lot right now, as well. But, I think it is more to do with the fact that his teacher lets the kids show them to the class. "Not Grasshopers, just Praying Mantises." His words, not mine. Which makes me wonder; Praying Mantises or Praying Manti?.... </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657795214274846322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisGQRszfB9u2S6R2rsjNREX35kJDVEvqXy1_KIEqT_PvPD2yYucYLsLNUVxIJKCgMJUzMqalvHkxcHpJnvzVlrPUJHgGyc0zMdWW3Zn7qXdtP7oAhunvQnRe1HCRNze6WIDrVMOSpmlrI4/s400/DSC_0111.jpg" />Anyway, because the kids show them in class Damon comes home with all kinds of facts. The cute workings of a 3rd graders mind. Much more realistic and much less imaginative. Which brings about lots of fun conversations. A little sad to say goodbye to the fun imagination, especially since I don't have anyone else to play Santa for. Which reminds me, I am incharge of our ward Christmas Party this year and it is always quite the event. I am pretty intimidated by the hundreds of people to entertain and feed. So, I am asking a favor.<br /></div><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 234px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5657805946817775554" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzbedTrHawkh1YA3aybnTQFN5loVzsSV9aKZHT7T6fJBG225op_imfecKb3RzmpKHKbsTcHp1YMor4_lBeh7D5ywdb0BzfQZbGpvTaiLDwv8Kcjl26E7p1D8yho4o3yXG7-4hhjDYTFCGy/s400/d+1st+santa.jpg" />Please, please leave a comment telling me your favorite thing about a Christmas Party you have been to or any ideas you have. Just tell me anything that has made an activity like this special for you. Please, please, please!</div></div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-65831327454290825562011-09-07T22:40:00.002-06:002011-09-07T22:50:09.460-06:00Puppy Baby!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 267px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649844854034256130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPDGQE8wKxUVbeoFe-Fh5IGPgjq-asUQHvaY20k3melKqkVrQAm8tTk8RNw6KjzZSy52eFMwWNCMWOKnDcYZZ2ciMWjShZvqym1h4vGT502FQNtAyyIx88R5gTFHDYkjToL0gqUcDqQhgp/s400/DSC00264+crop.jpg" /><br />After poor Terk died last October we have been contemplating a new puppy.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCphgFnPKUymW6IEoiqxycCg6ZMBHknHT73tUI1lN4eneGRcCLVvrSD_nz1sHKJOeJF_BdK9icwlgKFHmxGzrkeiDQhfgg9miNq2j4_RAqz0iMOEEyH8ejgiEljYNcJLvbQ2ECwnWH3x8S/s1600/DSC_0205.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649844866876273250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCphgFnPKUymW6IEoiqxycCg6ZMBHknHT73tUI1lN4eneGRcCLVvrSD_nz1sHKJOeJF_BdK9icwlgKFHmxGzrkeiDQhfgg9miNq2j4_RAqz0iMOEEyH8ejgiEljYNcJLvbQ2ECwnWH3x8S/s400/DSC_0205.jpg" /></a> A girl this time.<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649844856489548354" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJxRAWRGHuMiMfKKsrjMPnWp8ETtj4ezRzOdU3I7emIWE1oouP5clo83FKYHr6zKGDUXOuT-davXAp-n5qPuXCUNh_y9v7qfoX7CVMYWm-RSkRlw-JzdCjWX3pZYng0sT-KD2pTY7VRl1l/s400/puppy+damon+collage.jpg" /></div><br /><div>Damon LOVES her. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BSEaCbVHrkmAt8IX8-4Zehu1speRmGoVjAVpNSlQLGWYtbG6vSM94l8xrXLweDtpItWTkm6v-CObmLSOq3pJq2QJMJbbS6z6fTgBRsUshXQVbTM7X4tUOTXSm8VKR_cYIvastqS5_uNo/s1600/DSC_0160+fix+eye.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5649844859956637042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6BSEaCbVHrkmAt8IX8-4Zehu1speRmGoVjAVpNSlQLGWYtbG6vSM94l8xrXLweDtpItWTkm6v-CObmLSOq3pJq2QJMJbbS6z6fTgBRsUshXQVbTM7X4tUOTXSm8VKR_cYIvastqS5_uNo/s400/DSC_0160+fix+eye.jpg" /></a>She still doesn't have a name and we have had her since Friday! I know, too long!We have got to start some obedience training, and that is hard to do without a name. We just haven't come up with anything yet. Doesn't mean we don't love her though.</div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-74845862645151428582011-08-31T20:30:00.001-06:002011-08-31T20:31:31.736-06:00My Little Cub Scout<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646759673190911506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEb1mtt6j8wmTF4FxzapKQIAGsMCPU3_Brz_Puf3CF56eczH6YOzafJtr-t8-AVoQdePqBl0Nf2aQzLwMLEfENrLGrhSmwlz05Y814-JUHAHyvaAHwHFH8Iog7JcfZribjTs_pD22a1puW/s400/DSC_0500.jpg" />
<br />I can't believe my little buddy is a cub scout. One of his first activities was a Boat Regatta Gala. It was the day I got home from Ohio so thankfully he and Tyler worked on it while I was gone.
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<br />Since he is now a scout we got to participate in Scout Night at the baseball field. So I brought Ryan and Taylor along for the ride.
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<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGrNCnu0pE5mDdRBniFOGgDL1zPTzEEQVRx9aNUyRmLUcXDslAHm4SYej7CVD0ew17rT1CtDiZWMuZ20duR8GXh94tgI6Rimvhwr11cEcwq1QSaLsfIn7IBcuhSG9CWyF2mRtGhtRbkOj/s1600/DSC_0522.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646759686037482818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKGrNCnu0pE5mDdRBniFOGgDL1zPTzEEQVRx9aNUyRmLUcXDslAHm4SYej7CVD0ew17rT1CtDiZWMuZ20duR8GXh94tgI6Rimvhwr11cEcwq1QSaLsfIn7IBcuhSG9CWyF2mRtGhtRbkOj/s400/DSC_0522.jpg" /></a> Taylor chased down this foul ball near the end of the game and then we all went out on the field. The boys ran around playing with the frisbees and balls they won during the game while the adults set up the camping gear. I can't believe I forgot to take a picture of the whole outfield covered in tents. It was pretty sweet!
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<br />Now we are getting ready for bed on this last day of summer vacation. I can't believe tomorrow is the first day of 3rd grade. Tonight Amanda asked me if I was going to cry and all I could say is, "I always do."
<br />donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-62989179177004662042011-08-22T16:26:00.004-06:002011-08-25T15:55:40.747-06:00The Buckeye State (After searching the web I now know what that means)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643812172103024146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfy5DRT5k2YIxtFFRdHqsr_E8EicyeRbfUumeXlzOfWV3HXpgQm4JOPLi9yNPRuxKxLSSlpM_2Yl4J3veOflyA3a6GBpdMJ3YU8BiuI6koGCFxxFhJjbQxTuPZH3Go8uqbnMLe5NAlVGBg/s400/DSC_0126.jpg" />
<br />Look who I got to spend a whole week with.
<br />Elise did a much better job than I could at summarizing my favorite parts.
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<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643812167637410066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiza5TfwI9gEBUCLVVURTvmr0c8-Fi3BHrgZMu1CkPsfDCgmazhBAPTeBgOhQPh7sB9VG0z_Tq6uVMDx8-5GTnkJrmboXrtdWLkhyphenhyphen3LjXs9eeFuwK_vw1Wrm1YY1f8gNOZQ2iQ81Sdpe6f4/s400/DSC_0324.jpg" /> Mostly the amazing company!
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<br /><div>I had a great time. And, I realized, yet again, that anywhere is better if you're with people you love. I mean no offense to the state of Ohio when I say this. It was so green and beautiful, and I really didn't love coming back to the super dry heat.</div>
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<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5644912112577858994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp2JBgRnK3uZA2GDAqCMbwiTOkNAxgQ5VyessTqdRkUSqSo2bURasy44N3inT1QjiGaBMZvkdZBxkEAvV1um0CJMhLMYx1DMux8xCTRorttVstzl5YDjXiGheLkRDr5CbdUqJKovWu3Es9/s400/DSC_0184.jpg" />Leaving Ohio was bitter-sweet, but only because these two didn't come with me. I was so excited to see their faces and hear their voices again. Next time they are coming with me. (This pic is on Father's Day. Tyler modeling the bow tie Damon made out of M&M's.)</div>
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<br /><div>Thank you Elise, Brady, Mylee, and Mercer for having me. It was the best.</div>
<br />donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168598453766115118.post-5213652349476816432011-08-02T23:28:00.002-06:002011-08-02T23:33:46.606-06:00Fishy, fishy!Something we have been doing quite a bit lately. <br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636497891541936418" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWbgurJ2ekBtPgSpN8yNvSP8tTJg1W8supv1MllLjyfcAPjMckS-9rtx10xlkAUkd7gkzOwA_Jw-IuQSpzLsf4c4ONSy1Eaaw_XsXQhtM4hcbp9BBdZ6Aw3I5x9zxRwArgk_Ga97dB300O/s400/DSC_0429.jpg" />I did my best to catch this fish without actually touching it. I thought I should for the picture.<br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 268px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5636497891343124738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZFq5pCFCoSJKTYh0rI7GcuJkuigMBNpQzlZWv3xjaNN7tGojiLXb76C_xCSdOpmnGYYKFu-cI0u1lwi0jV8kixo5YVkUsHpbta8r3ku0i8geP9ws9kMnqgd8NX2TRDA8aAgUHwaQYpLzP/s400/DSC_0430.jpg" /> <br /><div>This would be even sweeter if Damon was reeling in a great big fish. Maybe I'll photoshop one on there. Ellie is so helpful.</div>donihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17207510641271822540noreply@blogger.com4