randomness

I am getting sick of looking at the bucket list post every time I sit down to peruse my "lemonheads" list. This post is to move it down the line and record some of the thoughts going on in my head.

• I am really excited that last night Chuckles(new name for my husband) and I were able to go to the temple-together-which has not happened for months. Although we did ordinances in which we were unable to be together, it was nice to be able to drive in the car alone and talk on the way to and from. We were also able to meet in the chapel and enjoy a meeting put on by our stake president and the temple presidency. Ah....refreshing to feel the peace that comes with sitting in the temple.
• I am also really excited that we hired a new babysitter last night (one of my cute beehives) and when we returned home the house was CLEAN! not just cleaned up from the mess that they had made during the time we were gone, but cleaner that when we left! The counters were wiped down, dishes were put in the sink, floor was swept, and the carpets were VACUUMED! And guess what else.........the kids were in bed with their teeth brushed. There is definitely a bonus in store for this babysitter. Note:All of our babysitters are fantastic in some way or other, but yesterday this is the type of babysitter I needed.
• Peanut has been "off track" for the last three weeks. (yay, next year the elementary is switching to traditional schedule) we took the opportunity to visit the Dinosaur museum at Thanksgiving point and the aquarium. She also participated in off-track bowling with some neighborhood friends. We also were able to pigsit the class guninea pig. I actually became a little attached to the little critter, although his stink was too strong for my nose.
• why is that people (including myself) have slacked from their blogs now that Facebook has become more popular? Goal for myself: write a post at least once a week.
  
• I can't wait until the weather is warmer, I am itching to break out the camera again. I could take pictures inside, but we just don't have great natural light in our house and I hate using the flash. I found a new camera that I want, it's only 8,000.00 dollars, I am sure I could talk Chuckles into it (hahahah-ya never going to happen-actually in reality I don't think i could talk myself into it).
  
• Both of my kids are crying right now I guess I better log off.
• oh ya, one more thing. my blog header kinda makes me cringe. Christmas is so over and right now I hate even thinking about. Goal for myself: locate new blog header picture.
  

Bucket List.

I got this as an email and thought it was kinda fun.

The Bucket List

place an X by all the things you've done.
This is for your entire
life!

( x) Gone on a blind date
( x) skipped school
(x ) Watched someone die
( ) Been to Canada
( X )Been to Mexico
( x ) Been to Florida
(x) Been on a plane
( x) Been lost
( X ) Been on the opposite side of the country
( ) Gone to Washington , DC-hopefully I will soon though.
(x ) Swam in the ocean
(X ) Cried yourself to sleep
( ) Played cops and robbers-not that I can remember
( x) Recently colored with crayons
(x) Sang Karaoke
( x) Paid for a meal with coins only
(x) Done something you told yourself you wouldn't
( X ) Made prank phone calls
(x ) Laughed until some kind of beverage came out of your nose.
( x) Caught a snowflake on your tongue
(x) Danced in the rain
( x ) Written a letter to Santa Claus
( x) Been kissed under the mistletoe
( ) Watched the sunrise with someone
( X ) Blown bubbles
( X) Gone ice-skating
( x ) Been skinny dipping outdoors
( ) traveled on a train
( ) Gone scuba diving
( X ) gone on a cruise
( ) gone skydiving
( ) speak a foreign language

1. Any nickname? .... In 5th and 6th grade I was called "booger" a name I gave myself to tease the "dare" officer. It stuck until i moved.

2. Mother's name? .... Norma

3. Favorite drink? ........Diet Coke
4. Favorite vegetable? ... cucumbers
5. Body Piercing? ...... My ear holes have now officially closed shut.
6. How much do you love your job? I love being a mom, but yes I could use a housekeeper, nanny, and a cook.

7. Birthplace? .... Ogden, UT
8. Favorite vacation spot? .......Cruising to lots of different vacation spots.
9. Ever been to Africa? .......No
10. Ever eaten just cookies for dinner? I can't remember a specific time, but i am sure I have.
11. Ever been on TV? yes
12. Ever steal any traffic signs? ........... yes, I was just reminded by my best friend Heather that we did in fact steal a flashing barricade :)
13. Ever been in a car accident? ..........yes.
14. Drive a 2-door or 4-door vehicle? ...... 4
15 Can you drive a car with a standard transmission (stick shift)? ............Not very well.
16. Favorite pie? ...... pumpkin and apple (warm with ice cream)
17. Favorite number? .........16

18. Favorite movie? .........
19. Favorite holiday? Right now they are valentines and Easter.
20. Favorite dessert? ............ chocolate
21. Favorite food? ............. fajitas

22. Favorite day of the week? ......... Saturday-I guess.
23. Favorite brand of body soap? .... Dove
24. Favorite toothpaste? ....Colgate-or whatever we have.
25. Favorite smell? ......clean
26. How do you relax? ....... take a shower.
27. How do you see yourself in 10 years..... Thin, mother of 3, and a marathon runner (and enjoying it)

28. Furthest place you will send this message...It depends on who reads my blog-Maybe Germany or India.

The Big News..........

It's a............
Any Ideas on names? We kinda like Ainsley, what do you think?

Boy or Girl??

Tomorrow is the big day, we get to find out what kind of human we are having. My bets are on a girl. I have just felt it was a girl from the beginning, but I could be wrong. But, I hope I am not because I have pretty much given away all of our boy stuff-at least the stuff Finley has grown out of. What do you think? I will let you know tomorrow-the appointment is at 11:40.

you have to take a look.........

especially if we went to high school together.
x-96 Richie T's blog
Does it make me famous?? ya, I didn't think so.

2009

We were able to spend New Years Eve with our good friends/traveling buddies (long live Cancun, Bryce, Deer Valley, Snowbird, and random outings) the G's or in Rockband language -Bob and Coco. They were visiting from D.C. and it was so fun to catch up with them again.

We stayed up until midnight playing Wiifit and RB2 and enjoying it the whole time! Can you believe they had never played it before or anything like it for that matter-not even Guitar Hero. We were excited to introduce them to this obsession."Bob" scored great on the mic, drums, and guitar-a definite jack of all trades.

Finley trying so hard to make it to the 12:00 chime. Unfortunately he only made it to 11:00.

While the G's were in town I was able to take pictures of their sweet little girl (this was the first time I had ever met her) Isn't she beautiful?I would like to make more traditions for holidays. Maybe Rockband will become one of our New Years traditions. I also have a friend that makes waffles at midnight-which sounds really fun. Valentines is coming up and we don't have any set traditions, Do You? I would like to hear about more traditions, so if you feel like it.......please pipe up and share.

sledding

Finley in his "woggle goggles"

(Do the above pictures look vintage to you?)
During the Christmas break we took a trip up to the cabin to enjoy some snowmobiling, sledding, and relaxing (Okay, I enjoyed the relaxing the most).We are lazy sledders, we don't hike back up the hill, we catch a ride.

Here is Peanut and Finley's Crash and burn, notice Peanut on top of Finley's head.Woohoo, back in the saddle-they are some serious sledders-Although Finley is riding backwards.

Ahh-the proof of a face plant in the snow, or his sister landing on his face in the snow.Grandpa wants a turn, Finley decides he is done riding with Peanut.My turn to be the chauffer.My hot husband declaring that he is cold and wants Hot Cocoa.Peanut does not want to be done, but is a little hungry.