I Guess It's Time

To put out the "No Solicitors" sign.  I thought maybe I had somehow managed to be skipped over, but no.  They came today at a very bad time (when is it a good time?).  I don't mind salespeople generally, however, when they pull the "You're the Bishop's wife and you're not interested?" I get turned off really fast.  

Carried Away

Maybe I have gotten a little "carried away" (thanks Andrea O. - so catchy!) with my bag making, but it is a creative outlet for me.

It is fun to go to church or around town and see some of my bags being used.  They really are so versatile - I am always wishing I had more.  I take mine to the grocery store, library, church, swimming lessons, etc.  The list is endless.   I have improved my bag pattern by adding a nice, deep pocket on the inside so you don't have to fish around the bottom of the bag for your keys, cell phone, etc. 

 I recently opened an etsy shop with my sisters who are all incredibly talented.  They are always coming up with new, creative, fun ideas. 

If you live locally, you can also find my bags at Brambles & Blossoms near my house.   This is a very cute boutique with unique gifts, home decor, and flowers.

Blast From the Past

1989

New Pictures

Pictures done by Amy Harrison Photography

Another iPod Fan

Two nights ago we discovered that George is also a big iPod fan. I guess he is following in his dad and brother's footsteps.  Notice how mad he is in the second picture when Jim took the iPod from him for just a second.  I wonder where he gets that temper?

Silly Samuel

Who knew that Ikea children's table legs could double as appendages for your child!

April Fool's Day

I don't usually play April Fools Day tricks - mostly because I don't always remember. This year I decided to have a special trick dinner. I did this once before many years ago in California and we invited the missionaries over. This year we enjoyed this meal with my brother and his family (Brookes Family). The kids (and adults) had fun seeing what crazy thing was next on the menu.


These recipes came from a magazine called Quick Cooking.

The Menu:

Main Dish: Mashed potato and meatloaf cake - I thought it turned out pretty good.


Drink: Raspberry Jello - it was really funny when I told everyone to take a drink - they tried sucking through the straw, but nothing would come up. I finally said "April Fools!" and then Samuel kept asking why his drink wouldn't come up through the straw. It was really funny. I wish I would have had it on video - so funny.


Dessert: Taco Salad Ice cream bowls - these were fun to make and could almost pass for real taco salads.

It was an enjoyable evening.  I might have to do this next year too, but switch up the menu to keep my family guessing!

It really has been a year!

George turned one last month. It amazes me how fast a year can go by. George is such a sweet, happy boy. We love having him as part of our family. I love to hear him giggle and laugh. It is one of my favorite sounds. I don't know who was more excited for George's birthday - Samuel or George! Samuel kept saying that we needed to decorate with balloons. Luckily grandma came to the rescue with decorations complete with crepe paper streamers and balloons of all sizes. We had a lot of fun.

George enjoyed eating his cupcake.

YUM!

We had our friend Liz over to help us celebrate and she brought a great gift that George really liked. Some sensory ball toys and a cute book. Of course the paper bag and tissue paper were the real hit!

We love you George!

Sigh. . .

Why do they wait until AFTER you just clean the bathroom to pee like a gushing waterfall while the toilet seat LID is down?