Well, I figured I had better finish out the month with the things I am grateful for! It's the last day, so I had to at least get this one done!
1. I am thankful that Tanner is not a twin. Holy cow that kid is the Energizer Bunny! I am not at all kidding when I say I cannot keep up with him! He keeps going and going...
2. Washable markers. Especially when Tanner gets them.
3. My in-laws. I really have some awesome in-laws! I am continually amazed at what incredible people they are. We miss them a lot.
4. Holidays, families, and traditions. These together make up one thing for me. I love getting together with family around the holidays. I love looking forward to the things we do together, whether old or new.
5. Naps.
6. Christmas trees and lights.
7. Movies. If you know me, you probably know my love for movies...especially older classics and musicals.
8. Books. I love the feeling of getting into a book. It's like you are immersed in this other world. And in the winter, I just want to snuggle in on the couch with slippers, a blanket, hot cocoa, and a good book.
9. Wet wipes. Very handy indeed.
10. Chocolate. Have I said that yet??
11. Ham glaze. We always have Ham and Turkey on our Thanksgiving. My Dad grew up on a farm and beheaded & plucked one too many turkeys. So needless to say, he doesn't really eat the stuff. So my Mom always does a ham as well. Let me just tell you, I am all about the ham glaze my Mom makes! Holy moly, the stuff is unreal.
So I threw in some last minute things. It's the last day! And besides, I missed a bunch of days so I was just filling in! :) I am grateful for so many things and it is sad how many times we forget to give thanks where thanks is due. Or at least how many times I forget to!
But really, I am so blessed and I am truly grateful!
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 25
1. Autumn told me today that she was grateful for the temple. Then she says, "Isn't that a great thing to be thankful for?!" Yes it is and I am grateful for the temple as well.
2. Puffs Plus lotion tissues. As the household and everyone I know, is fighting the nasty cold that is going around, I am reminded of how grateful I am for this simple thing. Puffs Plus tissues are the best ones when you are suffering a cold, or allergies. They are soft and lotion-y and lets my nose survive for longer than any other. I should know, I have gone through many a box of tissues in my lifetime.
3. Cell Phones. We just got some cell phones after not having them for a couple years. I love being able to make a call or a text from wherever, whenever. It is nice for convenience reasons...but like my Mom says, it is kind of like a leash! "If I wanted to be found, I wouldn't have left the house!" haha.
2. Puffs Plus lotion tissues. As the household and everyone I know, is fighting the nasty cold that is going around, I am reminded of how grateful I am for this simple thing. Puffs Plus tissues are the best ones when you are suffering a cold, or allergies. They are soft and lotion-y and lets my nose survive for longer than any other. I should know, I have gone through many a box of tissues in my lifetime.
3. Cell Phones. We just got some cell phones after not having them for a couple years. I love being able to make a call or a text from wherever, whenever. It is nice for convenience reasons...but like my Mom says, it is kind of like a leash! "If I wanted to be found, I wouldn't have left the house!" haha.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 23
Wow. I guess I have missed a few days!
1. Thanksgiving. I love this holiday!
2. Down Comforters.
3. Awesome people. I am continually thankful for the amazing people the Lord has surrounded me with in my life. Even some 'acquaintances' have impacted me in many ways.
1. Thanksgiving. I love this holiday!
2. Down Comforters.
3. Awesome people. I am continually thankful for the amazing people the Lord has surrounded me with in my life. Even some 'acquaintances' have impacted me in many ways.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 18
1. Flavored drink syrups. There is nothing better than a little caramel, coconut, peppermint, or hazelnut flavoring in my hot cocoa. Or vanilla in my soda. Thank you Torani and all the other drink flavoring brands out there for making this possible.
2. Photography. I love the things you can capture with a photo. One of these days, it is my dream to become a photographer. I would love it!!
3. Netflix. I like getting movies in the mail! :)
2. Photography. I love the things you can capture with a photo. One of these days, it is my dream to become a photographer. I would love it!!
3. Netflix. I like getting movies in the mail! :)
Monday, November 17, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 17
1. That hair grows back! (See my last post)
2. Coaching Volleyball. I love coaching. It has it's ups and downs, but I really do love it. The team I worked with this year was really fun and it's always awesome to see them really start to "get" the things you are teaching them.
3. Pregnancy. I am constantly amazed at people that hate being pregnant. Or people that condone abortions. What an amazing thing it is to be entrusted to take care of these little beings. I think the whole thing is amazing and I am grateful for the opportunity! Plus, there is no time in your life that more complete strangers are more nice and friendly than when you are pregnant. People are constantly asking my due date, giving congrats, opening doors, letting me cross the parking lot, you name it!
2. Coaching Volleyball. I love coaching. It has it's ups and downs, but I really do love it. The team I worked with this year was really fun and it's always awesome to see them really start to "get" the things you are teaching them.
3. Pregnancy. I am constantly amazed at people that hate being pregnant. Or people that condone abortions. What an amazing thing it is to be entrusted to take care of these little beings. I think the whole thing is amazing and I am grateful for the opportunity! Plus, there is no time in your life that more complete strangers are more nice and friendly than when you are pregnant. People are constantly asking my due date, giving congrats, opening doors, letting me cross the parking lot, you name it!
Haircut Woes
For those of you who see my kids on a regular basis know that their hair is rather thin. Tanner is 21 months old. I decided on Sunday that I would give him a haircut. His FIRST haircut. Not a big deal to very many people I know, but I have been stressing over this for a few weeks now. Tanner's hair is like a "blankie" to other kids. The instant he is tired his hand goes to his hair. It's his comfort blanket. Plus I thought it gave him some character. Whether he just got out of bed with some serious "bed head" or whether I gave him a mow hawk, I thought it was adorable. Anyways, the first swipe with the hair cutter buzzer thing, I almost started crying! "I don't want to give him this haircut anymore!" I said to Scott. Honestly, I think the whole thing was way more traumatic for me than it was for Tanner. I went on with the haircut and held back the tears. The more chunks I buzzed off, the more and more he looked like a cancer patient losing his hair...it was already thin to begin with!
As soon as I was done with the back, Scott told Tanner to feel his hair. Tanner reached back to his usual grab spot and started crying for a moment with that sort of confused look. I tried to leave the top a bit longer so that it would be like a 'fohawk', but it ended up a bit shorter than I planned. So instead, he looks like he has one of the army crew cuts. He still plays with his hair when he is tired or sad, but he goes for the longer stuff on top instead of the stuff in the back. I decided to save a little of what I had cut off (his hair was almost 2 inches long...I measured) and I compared it to Autumn's. I always knew his was darker than Autumn's but holding the stuff side by side is amazing. Her hair is so white and his was a lot more golden brown than I had once thought. But now that there is almost nothing left, he looks a lot more blonde to me. Here are some pictures of the ordeal.
As soon as I was done with the back, Scott told Tanner to feel his hair. Tanner reached back to his usual grab spot and started crying for a moment with that sort of confused look. I tried to leave the top a bit longer so that it would be like a 'fohawk', but it ended up a bit shorter than I planned. So instead, he looks like he has one of the army crew cuts. He still plays with his hair when he is tired or sad, but he goes for the longer stuff on top instead of the stuff in the back. I decided to save a little of what I had cut off (his hair was almost 2 inches long...I measured) and I compared it to Autumn's. I always knew his was darker than Autumn's but holding the stuff side by side is amazing. Her hair is so white and his was a lot more golden brown than I had once thought. But now that there is almost nothing left, he looks a lot more blonde to me. Here are some pictures of the ordeal.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 15
In no specific order, as usual.
1. Toilets. Being pregnant, I tend to visit the latrine at LEAST twice an hour. I get annoyed sometimes at how often I make these 'visits', then I thought about what it would be like to have lived back when there were no toilets to visit. How awful would that be, pregnant or not, to have to dig a hole or 'go out back'!
2. My husband. Scott is so great. I am so grateful to have married such an awesome guy. He seems to always know when something is bothering me...which sometimes makes me angry because I like to hide it until I'm ready...but somehow he seems to know me better than me sometimes. He is great with our kids and is always willing to do his part in raising them. Even though he is raising them to love things like Star Wars!! ha ha. I love to see him play with Autumn and Tanner. They love playing and wrestling with their Daddy.
3. The internet. I am constantly thankful for the internet. With Rod and Linda in England, it has been pretty cool to be able to chat with them on the internet! And to talk to each other via the web cam has been a life saver for Autumn! She is constantly having what I now call her "Grandma Larson moment" and being able to see her and talk to her has helped a lot! I am also grateful for the other benefits of the internet. I love to email, shop, search, and whatever else I feel like killing some precious free time on.
1. Toilets. Being pregnant, I tend to visit the latrine at LEAST twice an hour. I get annoyed sometimes at how often I make these 'visits', then I thought about what it would be like to have lived back when there were no toilets to visit. How awful would that be, pregnant or not, to have to dig a hole or 'go out back'!
2. My husband. Scott is so great. I am so grateful to have married such an awesome guy. He seems to always know when something is bothering me...which sometimes makes me angry because I like to hide it until I'm ready...but somehow he seems to know me better than me sometimes. He is great with our kids and is always willing to do his part in raising them. Even though he is raising them to love things like Star Wars!! ha ha. I love to see him play with Autumn and Tanner. They love playing and wrestling with their Daddy.
3. The internet. I am constantly thankful for the internet. With Rod and Linda in England, it has been pretty cool to be able to chat with them on the internet! And to talk to each other via the web cam has been a life saver for Autumn! She is constantly having what I now call her "Grandma Larson moment" and being able to see her and talk to her has helped a lot! I am also grateful for the other benefits of the internet. I love to email, shop, search, and whatever else I feel like killing some precious free time on.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 14
My list today is short and sweet. But it doesn't mean I am any less grateful!!
1. A good night's sleep. Any Mom should be able to relate. Enough said.
2. Winter time. I am a cold weather person. I love it. I love to pile on the layers or blankets and snuggle down with a cup of hot cocoa and read a good book. I love to go out and play in the snow. I love the "look" of winter. The misty skies and the crisp air.
3. Daniel Craig. In honor of the new Bond movie that is coming out tonight, I thought I would pay homage to this fine specimen of a man! He has given me new found love and respect for the James Bond films. You know what I'm saying!
1. A good night's sleep. Any Mom should be able to relate. Enough said.
2. Winter time. I am a cold weather person. I love it. I love to pile on the layers or blankets and snuggle down with a cup of hot cocoa and read a good book. I love to go out and play in the snow. I love the "look" of winter. The misty skies and the crisp air.
3. Daniel Craig. In honor of the new Bond movie that is coming out tonight, I thought I would pay homage to this fine specimen of a man! He has given me new found love and respect for the James Bond films. You know what I'm saying!
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Attitude of Gratitude - Nov. 13
I am just starting this and already I missed some days. So, just be grateful for what you get...I know I am! See? I am already feeling more grateful! :)
1. I am thankful for my Mom. I don't think I have ever met a more selfless person in my life. It doesn't matter if she is busy, sick, tired, you name it, she will help if help is asked for. Most of the time she helps without even needing to be asked, which is more amazing in my eyes. She constantly amazes me with how much she knows. I realize that I have wasted many years of my time here on earth by NOT soaking up all that I could from her. She seriously can do anything and most of what I can do I learned from her. So many people are amazed when I do something creative and I think nothing of it because, "My Mom always did it". She is an amazing lady. Her knowledge of the gospel is unreal. Her talents are many and extraordinary. Her love for her family infinite. What she doesn't already know how to do, she teaches herself. She has become a really good friend and I fear the day when she is no longer here.
2. I have hayfever/seasonal allergies really bad, and they suck. But I am so grateful that I, nor do my kids, have any food allergies. Autumn goes to preschool and there are rules about what all the kids are allowed to eat, even before they get to preschool, in case some gets on their clothes and another kid comes in contact with it. We have to make sure any juice or snacks that we bring don't contain anything "harmful" for these other kids. There are so many restaraunts that have the "Warning, may contain Peanuts" signs....so entire place is out for those with peanut allergies. There are so many ingredients in so many foods it would be a pain I think, to have to constantly be triple checking ingredients. I guess if I had to deal with it I would. But for now, I am grateful that I don't have to.
3. I am thankful for my kids. Tanner is a crazy handful, but he is constantly cracking me up. I love his facial expressions and his personality. I love when I get home and he runs to give me a hug. Half the time I am following in his path of destruction, cleaning things up as fast as he demolishing something else. But I love the kid and couldn't imagine my life without him. Autumn can be the sweetest little girl in the world...when she wants to. But I love it when she is. She is a lot like me in many ways and that makes me proud and also scares me. I guess it's true that your kids are like you, whether bad or good. She loves to do her 'projects', which is doing anything creative and artsy. She loves to be loved and always wants attention, which is hard sometimes, but she is very good at giving of her love too. They are awesome little munchkins and I am glad Heavenly Father felt me worthy enough to care for them!
1. I am thankful for my Mom. I don't think I have ever met a more selfless person in my life. It doesn't matter if she is busy, sick, tired, you name it, she will help if help is asked for. Most of the time she helps without even needing to be asked, which is more amazing in my eyes. She constantly amazes me with how much she knows. I realize that I have wasted many years of my time here on earth by NOT soaking up all that I could from her. She seriously can do anything and most of what I can do I learned from her. So many people are amazed when I do something creative and I think nothing of it because, "My Mom always did it". She is an amazing lady. Her knowledge of the gospel is unreal. Her talents are many and extraordinary. Her love for her family infinite. What she doesn't already know how to do, she teaches herself. She has become a really good friend and I fear the day when she is no longer here.
2. I have hayfever/seasonal allergies really bad, and they suck. But I am so grateful that I, nor do my kids, have any food allergies. Autumn goes to preschool and there are rules about what all the kids are allowed to eat, even before they get to preschool, in case some gets on their clothes and another kid comes in contact with it. We have to make sure any juice or snacks that we bring don't contain anything "harmful" for these other kids. There are so many restaraunts that have the "Warning, may contain Peanuts" signs....so entire place is out for those with peanut allergies. There are so many ingredients in so many foods it would be a pain I think, to have to constantly be triple checking ingredients. I guess if I had to deal with it I would. But for now, I am grateful that I don't have to.
3. I am thankful for my kids. Tanner is a crazy handful, but he is constantly cracking me up. I love his facial expressions and his personality. I love when I get home and he runs to give me a hug. Half the time I am following in his path of destruction, cleaning things up as fast as he demolishing something else. But I love the kid and couldn't imagine my life without him. Autumn can be the sweetest little girl in the world...when she wants to. But I love it when she is. She is a lot like me in many ways and that makes me proud and also scares me. I guess it's true that your kids are like you, whether bad or good. She loves to do her 'projects', which is doing anything creative and artsy. She loves to be loved and always wants attention, which is hard sometimes, but she is very good at giving of her love too. They are awesome little munchkins and I am glad Heavenly Father felt me worthy enough to care for them!
Monday, November 10, 2008
TROUBLE with a capital "T"...that stands for Tanner
These pictures are from back in September. I was getting Tanner's laundry out of the dryer (which is why he has no clothes on) and he likes to help me pull the clothes out and put them in the basket. Well, I got all the clothes out, shut the dryer and headed to his room with the basket full of clean clothes. I set the basket down in his bedroom and immediately went back to the laundry room. I looked in, but didn't see Tanner. I started to leave when I heard a strange sound coming from the dryer. So I turn back around and peek in and there is Tanner just chillin' in the dryer with a huge grin on his face. It was one of those parenting moments where you don't want your child to see you laugh because he then thinks it's OK to do in the future. I opted instead to run and get my camera...then I lectured him after I got the photos! Hee hee
Sunday, November 9, 2008
So you know...
My computer has not been "recognizing" my memory stick for the past month or so. I have things that I have meant to post, but haven't had time to get my pictures on in a 'roundabout' way. Plus I have been pretty busy. But my volleyball season is almost over, so I plan to play some catch-up in the next few weeks to come! Unless I find myself engrossed in some new project. Anyhow, for those who care, there is my excuse!
Attitude of Gratitude-Nov. 9
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, my sister Kristina gave us a cute idea. For the month of November, you are to write three things each day that you are thankful for. I have been so busy, stressed and overwhelmed with everything lately, that I figured it would do me good. So here it goes....starting from today anyway.
I cannot promise any deep thoughts, I am just writing what comes to mind first. If you want to join in on this 'challenge' of sorts, go right ahead!
1. I am grateful for my sisters. (I admit, this comes to mind because I just read Kris's blog...) But seriously, they are awesome. Amazing examples to me of selflessness, patience, love, you name it. They are always willing to help me with whatever, whenever. Even when it involves taking care of my kids and having to clean up throw-up (sorry Bec!), diarrhea, snot, tantrums, or whatever other fun things my kids produce and yet how you still have genuine love for them and me. I love you guys. I love that you no longer feel the need to secretly "ditch" me out the window!! haha
2. I am grateful for popcorn. It is indeed my absolute favorite food. In fact, I think I am starting to consider it it's own food group. Air popped, stove popped, microwave, kettle corn, caramel corn, movie theater, chicken popcorn, the red sticky coated pull-out-your-filling stuff my mom used to make, I LOVE it all!! I always used tell myself before going to a movie that I am not going to buy popcorn...ridiculously expensive...but as soon as I walk in the smell hits me and all hope is lost. I have since embraced the fact that if I go to a movie, I am getting popcorn too. There is one variety of popcorn, however, that I absolutely do NOT care for. "Peacock Popcorn". YUCK! It has this fruit-loop-flavor-like coating and it is just not good. A disgrace to popcorn in my mind! I am sorry Larson's, I hope you will not disown me for not liking this family favorite.
3. I am grateful for music. I love music. I love to sing. I am not good at it, but I love it anyways. I love how music can bring out so many different emotions. It can get you pumped up for a game, get you going, relax you, put you to sleep, make you want to dance or sing, make you cry, laugh, think. I love how music can invite the Spirit. If there is one regret from my childhood, it is that I gave up on piano lessons. (Although I am starting up with that again!) It seems to me like there would be something so satisfying about being able to sit down and play a beautiful piece. It's silly, but I used to wish that Julie Andrews would be my nanny (like in Sound of Music or Marry Poppins) so that she could teach me how to sing! I love musicals. It's a dream of mine to go to New York and see all the good Broadway shows.
I cannot promise any deep thoughts, I am just writing what comes to mind first. If you want to join in on this 'challenge' of sorts, go right ahead!
1. I am grateful for my sisters. (I admit, this comes to mind because I just read Kris's blog...) But seriously, they are awesome. Amazing examples to me of selflessness, patience, love, you name it. They are always willing to help me with whatever, whenever. Even when it involves taking care of my kids and having to clean up throw-up (sorry Bec!), diarrhea, snot, tantrums, or whatever other fun things my kids produce and yet how you still have genuine love for them and me. I love you guys. I love that you no longer feel the need to secretly "ditch" me out the window!! haha
2. I am grateful for popcorn. It is indeed my absolute favorite food. In fact, I think I am starting to consider it it's own food group. Air popped, stove popped, microwave, kettle corn, caramel corn, movie theater, chicken popcorn, the red sticky coated pull-out-your-filling stuff my mom used to make, I LOVE it all!! I always used tell myself before going to a movie that I am not going to buy popcorn...ridiculously expensive...but as soon as I walk in the smell hits me and all hope is lost. I have since embraced the fact that if I go to a movie, I am getting popcorn too. There is one variety of popcorn, however, that I absolutely do NOT care for. "Peacock Popcorn". YUCK! It has this fruit-loop-flavor-like coating and it is just not good. A disgrace to popcorn in my mind! I am sorry Larson's, I hope you will not disown me for not liking this family favorite.
3. I am grateful for music. I love music. I love to sing. I am not good at it, but I love it anyways. I love how music can bring out so many different emotions. It can get you pumped up for a game, get you going, relax you, put you to sleep, make you want to dance or sing, make you cry, laugh, think. I love how music can invite the Spirit. If there is one regret from my childhood, it is that I gave up on piano lessons. (Although I am starting up with that again!) It seems to me like there would be something so satisfying about being able to sit down and play a beautiful piece. It's silly, but I used to wish that Julie Andrews would be my nanny (like in Sound of Music or Marry Poppins) so that she could teach me how to sing! I love musicals. It's a dream of mine to go to New York and see all the good Broadway shows.
Sunday, October 19, 2008
TAGGED!
Thank you Sunny for giving me a reason to talk about myself! hee hee
3 Joys
1-HALLOWEEN!! (Sunny I am so glad you share in this joy with me! Thanks also to Sophia, for giving me a "Best Costume Award" to shoot for every year.)
2-Nap time/bed time...I swear I am not copying your answers Sunny!!
3-Chocolate...always brings me joy!
3 Fears-
1-Showing up to my OB appointments and finding out something is terribly wrong.
2-Not knowing....applies to most anything.
3-Letting down people I care about.
3 Goals-
1-Become a good Mom. (or at least my opinion of)
2-Completing goals I have set a million times for myself so that I can move on to new goals!
3-Finish deciding on and making the winning Halloween costumes for this year...I am WAY behind!
3 Current Obsessions-
1-Getting things done...or stressing over how I am NOT getting things done. I am constantly doing it so I guess it qualifies as an obsession.
2-Hot Cocoa...it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well not really, but it's getting cooler.
3-Again, deciding on the 'perfect' costumes.
3 Random surprising facts about me-
1-I LOVE the smell of coffee...I admittedly linger in the coffee isle in grocery stores.
2-I am taking piano lessons from my next door neighbor. I have always wanted to play.
3-I haven't painted my toe nails in over 2 months...I know it's sad. But I don't have any time currently and it's getting harder to bend over to do it! (I thought I'd throw a really random one in there)
I'd like to tag: Kris, Bec, Amy and Brianne
3 Joys
1-HALLOWEEN!! (Sunny I am so glad you share in this joy with me! Thanks also to Sophia, for giving me a "Best Costume Award" to shoot for every year.)
2-Nap time/bed time...I swear I am not copying your answers Sunny!!
3-Chocolate...always brings me joy!
3 Fears-
1-Showing up to my OB appointments and finding out something is terribly wrong.
2-Not knowing....applies to most anything.
3-Letting down people I care about.
3 Goals-
1-Become a good Mom. (or at least my opinion of)
2-Completing goals I have set a million times for myself so that I can move on to new goals!
3-Finish deciding on and making the winning Halloween costumes for this year...I am WAY behind!
3 Current Obsessions-
1-Getting things done...or stressing over how I am NOT getting things done. I am constantly doing it so I guess it qualifies as an obsession.
2-Hot Cocoa...it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Well not really, but it's getting cooler.
3-Again, deciding on the 'perfect' costumes.
3 Random surprising facts about me-
1-I LOVE the smell of coffee...I admittedly linger in the coffee isle in grocery stores.
2-I am taking piano lessons from my next door neighbor. I have always wanted to play.
3-I haven't painted my toe nails in over 2 months...I know it's sad. But I don't have any time currently and it's getting harder to bend over to do it! (I thought I'd throw a really random one in there)
I'd like to tag: Kris, Bec, Amy and Brianne
Monday, September 8, 2008
Spreading the News
Wow, I have been a lazy blogger lately! But I have some news for all of you blogging buddies that I don't see on a regular basis! We are expecting our 3rd little munchkin! It looks like I am due Feb. 8th. I had an ultrasound at 12 weeks, and while they can't 'officially' tell what the gender is, I will say that this little babe had a little "sumpin sumpin" going on. But I will have another ultrasound on the 16th, so we will hopefully know for sure after then. I can't believe this is our third! I only have two arms. And a lot of times I need both of them for the two kids that I have. Maybe I could get some skele-grow, like Harry Potter, and grow a third arm! That would come in handy! haha
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Lake Chelan
Memorial Day Weekend we went up to Lake Chelan with some of our good friends. If you have never been to Lake Chelan, you should go because it is beautiful! We camped at 25 mile Creek State Park and were at the very back of the camp ground right up next to this fast flowing creek. It was pretty sweet. The camp site itself was not the greatest. Major ant infestation right in the middle of it, but we had a good time non-the-less.
It just started raining right when we got to the campsite, so by the time we had everything set up, we were all pretty soaked. We strung up this huge tarp, not realizing until it was up, that it was an old one and had holes everywhere. (we later replaced it with one of the new ones)
The guys kept joking about white water rafting down this creek. They thought about going and buying an inflatable raft. The creek went all the way down through the campground and emptied out into the Lake. Well, a little later, these two random guys come back by our site and are carrying an inflatable raft. So we all jump up to go watch. They are totally drunk. They put their raft in and both hop in and go riding down the creek. A little while later they come back and come farther up, with encouragement from Brad, and do it again. Only this time, one of the guys almost falls when he is trying to jump into the raft. But as soon as they are in, they both crack open a can of beer and take a drink as they are bouncing and rocking down the creek. It was pretty funny. We are going to try to go back next year. But we'll probably try for the other State Park. It was a lot nicer.
Camp Wooten Trip
This is a bit late, but back in April, two of my sisters went to Camp Wooten with Jason Lee Elementary school. Well, my sister's hubby Doug and I decided to make a little day trip and bring up the kids on their last day at camp. We had a good time. 
The kids just loved to play by the little creek/river, whatever it is. They threw rocks for as long as we would let them. Why is it that throwing rocks into water never get's old?
They would also throw in a pine cone and run up onto the bridge and wait for it to come out from under the bridge on the opposite side. Uncle Doug also helped the kids shoot some pop cans. They thought that was awesome! Tanner and Cannon had a good time running around the woods as we were having our picnic lunch. After that, they both pretty much passed out in the car. It was a fun little trip.
The kids just loved to play by the little creek/river, whatever it is. They threw rocks for as long as we would let them. Why is it that throwing rocks into water never get's old?
They would also throw in a pine cone and run up onto the bridge and wait for it to come out from under the bridge on the opposite side. Uncle Doug also helped the kids shoot some pop cans. They thought that was awesome! Tanner and Cannon had a good time running around the woods as we were having our picnic lunch. After that, they both pretty much passed out in the car. It was a fun little trip.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Larson Grandkids
A while ago I wrote about how Scott's parents are moving to England. Well, all the family was here earlier this month for my brother-in-law's wedding, and we decided to get a picture with all the grandkids to give to Rod and Linda for a Mother's Day/Father's Day gift. We also decided to get all of Rod and Linda's kids in a picture too. Since they really aren't taking much with them to England, we thought that this would be something that they would love. And they did!! They turned out sooo good! Despite some seriously upset little ones, I think this picture is precious. We had 7 kids ages 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 1, and 5 months. (Tanner is the lone boy in this bunch of girly girls!) Talk about a challenge for the photographer!! It was chaos. But it was totally worth it! It would be funny to see a video of what parents to do to get their kids to be happy and smile. There ought to be a hidden camera in those studios....
Portraits
I had Autumn and Tanner in for some portraits together on Tanner's 1st birthday. I fell in LOVE with this first photo!! I was amazed that any of them 
turned out good because Tanner would NOT sit, stand, or lay still. Plus, Autumn drags and pulls him around all day, so to get Tanner to hold her hands, hug, or sit with Autumn was a challenge in itself. Nevertheless, we came out with some pretty good pictures. Here they are for you to enjoy!
turned out good because Tanner would NOT sit, stand, or lay still. Plus, Autumn drags and pulls him around all day, so to get Tanner to hold her hands, hug, or sit with Autumn was a challenge in itself. Nevertheless, we came out with some pretty good pictures. Here they are for you to enjoy!
Saturday, May 17, 2008
TAGGED: Unspectacular Quirks
1.Link the person who tagged you. (Whitney)2.Post these rules
3.Tell about six unspectacular quirks about yourself
4.Tag six fellow bloggers by link
1. I have to have the toilet paper roll going the right direction. The paper needs to be coming over the top and hanging down towards you. It just isn't right any other way.
2. I usually have to eat something salty after something sweet. It just balances things out.
3. I can walk into a room and spot a "non-straight" picture or sign and it will just drive me crazy until it's fixed.
4. I am totally paranoid about raw meats. I have to wash my hands like 5 times after touching and wipe everything with Lysol wipes about 5 times too. Which is a little funny considering I would eat raw hamburger when I was little because my brothers told me to. Totally grosses me out now!
5. I always rinse off my dishes. It takes about 2 seconds, but when you don't do it, it's a lot harder to get the dried up nasty food off!! Which sucks when you are the one doing the dishes.
6. I love chocolate. I have to eat some everyday. Which inevitably adds to my girth! Darn that chocolate! It's a love-hate relationship.
I tag: Kristina, Becky, Amy, Laurie, Jodi
3.Tell about six unspectacular quirks about yourself
4.Tag six fellow bloggers by link
1. I have to have the toilet paper roll going the right direction. The paper needs to be coming over the top and hanging down towards you. It just isn't right any other way.
2. I usually have to eat something salty after something sweet. It just balances things out.
3. I can walk into a room and spot a "non-straight" picture or sign and it will just drive me crazy until it's fixed.
4. I am totally paranoid about raw meats. I have to wash my hands like 5 times after touching and wipe everything with Lysol wipes about 5 times too. Which is a little funny considering I would eat raw hamburger when I was little because my brothers told me to. Totally grosses me out now!
5. I always rinse off my dishes. It takes about 2 seconds, but when you don't do it, it's a lot harder to get the dried up nasty food off!! Which sucks when you are the one doing the dishes.
6. I love chocolate. I have to eat some everyday. Which inevitably adds to my girth! Darn that chocolate! It's a love-hate relationship.
I tag: Kristina, Becky, Amy, Laurie, Jodi
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Super Yard Sale
Oh yard sales. One of my favorite things to do is to go yard sale-ing with my girlfriend Sophia! Too bad the 30 minute drive from Kennewick to Richland puts a bit of a damper on doing that lately! This picture is of Sophia and I a few years back. We dressed up in some of the yard sale merchandise to attract some customers. I think all we attracted were some funny looks! :)
My sister's and I put on our second annual Super Yard Sale. We had about 8 contributors! Me, my sister Becky's family, my sister Kristina's family, Kristina's in-laws, my mother-in-law, my brother-in-law Matt, my brother Ken and my Mom and Dad. We were pricing and setting up for a week! But, I don't think any other yard sale had as many comments about being as organized or as well advertised as we did! My incredibly talented Mom sewed some gigantic signs to put up in our yard and in our neighbors yard advertising the sale. We had tons of people stop and tell us that they only stopped because of the signs...they weren't even yard sale-ing! My Mom had a little helium tank so we attempted to make a balloon arch, but we ran out of helium so it ended up being half an arch.
We had a constant flow of customers from 7 am to 2pm in the afternoon. People were still coming as we were trying to clean up! My Dad said he counted 35 people there at one time. But we got rid of a lot of stuff! Yes! Nothing feels better than de-junking! It is always amazing to see what people do and don't buy. Things you would never think would sell, end up selling and vise versa. I guess it validates the old saying, "One man's trash is another man's treasure". We ended up making over $1300 in that 7 hour time period. Pretty good.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Mixed Emotions
Rod and Linda, my awesome in-laws, told us they would be moving to England for three years. Rod has worked at Agri-Northwest, LDS owned farms, for 20+ years. He was planning on retiring in a few years. The company asked him if he would be interested in running some farms in England for 3 years before he retires. They made him an offer he couldn't refuse and they are going!! They will be living in the little country town of Woodwalton.
So, there are a lot of mixed emotions among the Larson family. We are all really excited for them because it's an amazing opportunity! And you know we will have to be going over there to visit! Yeah! But we're all also sad because of how much we will miss them! They are incredible people. Incredible examples.
I hope they come back with accents!! :)
So, there are a lot of mixed emotions among the Larson family. We are all really excited for them because it's an amazing opportunity! And you know we will have to be going over there to visit! Yeah! But we're all also sad because of how much we will miss them! They are incredible people. Incredible examples.
I hope they come back with accents!! :)
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Grandma Dahl's Heart Attack
Scott's Grandma Dahl turned 80 in March. A big surprise party was planned...although Grandma Dahl eventually found out after she thought certain people were acting "suspicious". We made the trip to Utah mainly because of this event. Well, we ladies of the family were trying to think of something nice to do for her that she would really like. So I said, "Why not give her a Heart Attack?" A "Heart Attack", as I was referring to, is not the bad heart attack that has to do with the human body, but an act of kindness and love. You cut out tons of hearts and stick them in the recipients lawn, trees, mailbox, etc. Only you do it as a total surprise. We thought it was perfect. We knew she would appreciate it because we made an extra effort to do something special for her. Proud of our surely successful idea, we told the men of the family the plans. "A heart attack?" They said. "That's the dumbest thing I ever heard!" This is yet another classic example of the way the two different species of men and women think. They didn't get it.
So Whitney, Stephanie and I got to work cutting out hearts and making a couple signs while we were in Utah. Early in the morning of Grandma Dahl's 80 birthday, Whitney and I made the drive from Provo to Midvale to give her a Heart Attack. We practically froze, but it was fun and turned out really cute!! And I am writing this in proof of what we always knew to be true...She LOVED it! It absolutely made her day! And it made us feel good to make her feel good! Happy Birthday Grandma Dahl!!
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Easter Eggstravaganza!
Easter came and went before we knew it this year! With the holiday landing on an early day, it seemed to creep up and fly by! The hunt was on yet again this year for a cute Easter dress for Autumn. She LOVES any kind of dress or skirt (as long as it's not pants!) and so she was more than happy to try on tons of dresses...only she wanted to buy every dress we put on! I have come to the conclusion that all the dress designers must live in Arizona. Almost every dress was sleeveless. Do they not realize that it's still COLD??!10 stores and about 50 dresses later, I wondered if Autumn's cute Easter dress from two years ago still fit her. So we went home and sure enough, it still fit!! The kid doesn't get any bigger around, just taller. The dress was a bit shorter than 2 years ago, but still looked as cute! And I didn't need to spend any money! Tanner was sporting his new duds that Grandma Larson had got him a month earlier so he was set as well.
We had a good time hanging out with my family at my Mom's house. We ate the usual Easter feast (which was fabulous as always Mom!) and took pictures of the kids out in the front yard while the Easter Bunnies hid the eggs in the back yard. Tanner got to go first, as he was the youngest there. He was so funny. As soon as he would pick up an egg he had to break it open right there. All the kids had fun spending time together for the rest of the day. I had fun filtering through Tanner and Autumn's Easter Baskets to find the good candy! heehee
Saturday, March 29, 2008
My Older Man
The big 30. It only comes once a lifetime. And it's here. Scott just turned 30 this month. It was a fun one for us. Linda asked us if we wanted to drive to Utah with her for Grandma Dahl's 80th birthday. It was Scott's spring break so we decided to go along. We got to spend time with family and attend Grandma's birthday bash and it was lots of fun. Scott opened presents on the morning of his birthday. The kids and I got him some shorts, slippers and best of all some really stylin' sunglasses from the dollar store!! (see picture below!) It was only a joke. I really was getting him a pair of Oakley's, courtesy of Amy & James. (Thanks again Amy & James!) It was funny though. The glasses from the dollar store were ugly and he didn't know what to say. I believe his words were, "Oh sunglasses...(long pause)...that don't even fit my head..." Hee hee hee
We also went out to eat at the Pizza Factory with the family. Then we headed to Stephanie's to sing Happy Birthday and to eat Scott's favorite Lemon cake with Lemon frosting. I put all 30 candles on the cake in shape of the number 30. I threw in a few magic candles too...the ones that relight after you blow them out. We all thought it was funny...Scott "claims" to have "known" because of how they were 'sparking'. Party pooper. Ha haI hope you had a good Birthday Scott! When are you gonna start acting your age??! :)
My Name is Allie. I am a Blogger.
It's true. I am now a blogger. Although technically this is my first blog. I have to admit, I have had this blog account for a while, but haven't had the time to work on it. A few nights ago I had a sudden urge to get it up and running. So there you have it.
I hope you all enjoy the little tid-bits of our life. They make me happy.
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