London 2012

My husband obviously thinks he has a big enough life insurance policy to act this way. He had a little too much fun going off the highest platform dive backwards, while were in Lava Hot Springs, ID last weekend.

Zucchini Anyone?

Dangerous

I was in Walmart today, a little too close to lunch time, when I walked by an end cap filled with Little Debbie snacks. They had marked them down to $1 a box so I couldn't help myself from stopping. I always remember going to my grandmothers house and having Frosted Flakes and Oatmeal Creme Pies (2 things my mother never bought). So I caved (there's a surprise) and bought a box. Nathan couldn't wait to have one after lunch, probably because he knew me buying snacks like this rarely happens. Don't get me wrong, I love to eat them, I just usually bake stuff like this instead of buying it. I think the domestic aspect erases some of the guilt of eating it. So after lunch I broke open the box of yummy goodness for the boys to try. Nathan took one bite and decided against it and Luke's ended up in tiny pieces all over the floor (none of which made it into his mouth). I still had one child to live out my childhood memory with me. Lauren didn't even give it taste test. She looked at it and told me straight out she didn't want one. Are these really MY biological children, turning down a Little Debbie oatmeal creme pie? I guess Jason and I will just have to enjoy the box all by ourselves...darn.

Seriously cute

I love the first day of school. It's so easy to jump out of bed when your alarm rings, throw on that new outfit you've been saving, try out your new backpack and meet other anxious kids at the bus stop. I always loved school, so I get excited for the kids when they start a new school year. Lauren was very excited this morning and worried that I was going to make her late (a little problem of mine). I don't think she ever stopped talking this morning...she jabbered on to Nate while she took a shower, kept on talking while I fixed her hair, and even jumbled a few words out through her bowl of rice crispies and bananas. And, she was the last child to the bus stop, but she did make it in plenty of time. This girl is seriously cute in more ways that one.

6 Days until the first big win

This post is really for my husband (and I'm getting sick of looking at my wedding picture.)

12 years and counting...

Today is our 12 year anniversary! We've come a long way over 12 years, besides longer hair and smaller glasses, we've made it through 11 years of school and training, three children and nine moves (and not to mention a whole lot else inbetween!) It's been a journey I wouldn't want to take with anyone else!

Hoo kt awn Foh-nik wurkt fawr me

We went to see Brian Regan at Thanksgiving Point again this year. He is our all time favorite comedian. If you have never heard of him, check him out on you tube or his website brianregan.com. Dawn and I made everyone t-shirts with our favorite Brian Regan slogans on them. We ate at one of our favorite hamburger joints, got seats up close and brought lots of treats for the show. Excessive laughter burns calories, right?

A few of the slogans we choose for our shirts...
I eat fig newtons by the sleeve.
How do I get that goodness in me?
Vote Floyd Nimrod, Laziness & Theivery
It seems like everything on my insides wants to be on my outsides.
When's that BABY due?
I'm sorry you're feeling so blank inside.
I'll be here to answer all your butterfly questions.
I'm sorry, I'm not taking questions today.