Months of cutting, squishing, drilling, and bending . . . and the initial frame is done.
Monday, March 31, 2008
On Sale
Cereal is on sale at Albertsons again. Buy 7 boxes for $2.00 each ($14.00). Then you get a coupon printed out for $10.00 off your next 7 boxes. So each additional 7 boxes costs only $4.00.
Todd bought 91 boxes. We are going to buy 91 more tonight.
The sale ends tomorrow, Tuesday.
Back Again
We have been so worried about Niko, fasting and praying a lot.
Today . . . he is back. Again.
And we are so happy.
And we begin to pray that he will stay.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Rewarding
I think this may be one of the most rewarding projects I have ever done.
When I was little I use to sit on this stool at my grandma's house. I have many fond memories of sitting on this stool.
It has seen better days. I have been prompted several times to let it go, but just didn't want to part with the memories.
I took it apart. Look what was inside . . . before the days of foam padding.
And off I went to the fabric store during nap time. I wanted to find fabric that looked like it came from "back then." I knew this was the print the moment I saw it.
I recovered it. I am so pleased. Every time I look at it, I think of my grandma's house.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Mostly Normal Day
My day was mostly normal except for a few things . . .
I ran over a bicycle at 7 am this morning that was left in the drive way as I backed my car out of the garage in the dark. Car and bike are still okay.
I had to put mascara on the top of Justin's head to cover his bald spot. Although this does seem unusual I have done it every morning this week before school. I gave Justin a short haircut last weekend assuming his hair had grown enough over the last couple of weeks since Jay pulled a large chunk of his hair out. But . . . no . . . it had not grown in enough . . . and so mascara seemed to do the trick.
We had 27 teenagers come and go at our home from 3 pm until midnight . . . a bunch of good teenage kids that feel comfortable hanging out in our home. I think it's great.
I ran over a bicycle at 7 am this morning that was left in the drive way as I backed my car out of the garage in the dark. Car and bike are still okay.
I had to put mascara on the top of Justin's head to cover his bald spot. Although this does seem unusual I have done it every morning this week before school. I gave Justin a short haircut last weekend assuming his hair had grown enough over the last couple of weeks since Jay pulled a large chunk of his hair out. But . . . no . . . it had not grown in enough . . . and so mascara seemed to do the trick.
We had 27 teenagers come and go at our home from 3 pm until midnight . . . a bunch of good teenage kids that feel comfortable hanging out in our home. I think it's great.
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Movies
Two movies I watched in the last couple of weeks:
Pride and Prejudice. Can you believe I have never read or watched this before? Was I out to lunch the day everyone talked about Jane Austen in my youth? Loved it! Thank you to my brother, Larry, for sending the movie to me. I stayed up way too late one night because I didn't want to stop watching.
Enchanted. Very cute. Fairy tale meets the real world . . . and . . . they lived happily ever after.
Pride and Prejudice. Can you believe I have never read or watched this before? Was I out to lunch the day everyone talked about Jane Austen in my youth? Loved it! Thank you to my brother, Larry, for sending the movie to me. I stayed up way too late one night because I didn't want to stop watching.
Enchanted. Very cute. Fairy tale meets the real world . . . and . . . they lived happily ever after.
Food Meme
What do you usually eat for breakfast? A protein shake or a cup of cottage cheese.
Have you ever tasted caviar? Yes. I loved it.
What is your favorite cookie? I can't think of a cookie that I don't like.
Do you prefer sweet or salty snacks? Once in a while I like salty but usually I pick sweet.
Do you drink milk or are you lactose intolerant? I love milk!
Do you like spinach? Fresh spinach, yes. Cooked spinach in a recipe, yes, but not just by itself.
Do you like liver? No, no, and no!
Do you prefer milk chocolate or dark chocolate? Milk chocolate but I wouldn't turn down any dark chocolate.
Italian, Chinese, or Mexican food? I love all food. Out of the three I would have to say Mexican would be my favorite.
Do you chew gum? Yes. I always have a pack in my purse. I use to chew at least a stick a day but now I probably only chew a couple of times a week.
And I tag everyone on my list of "Blogs I Read." Copy this post, switch my answers for yours, and post the Food Meme to your blog.
Have you ever tasted caviar? Yes. I loved it.
What is your favorite cookie? I can't think of a cookie that I don't like.
Do you prefer sweet or salty snacks? Once in a while I like salty but usually I pick sweet.
Do you drink milk or are you lactose intolerant? I love milk!
Do you like spinach? Fresh spinach, yes. Cooked spinach in a recipe, yes, but not just by itself.
Do you like liver? No, no, and no!
Do you prefer milk chocolate or dark chocolate? Milk chocolate but I wouldn't turn down any dark chocolate.
Italian, Chinese, or Mexican food? I love all food. Out of the three I would have to say Mexican would be my favorite.
Do you chew gum? Yes. I always have a pack in my purse. I use to chew at least a stick a day but now I probably only chew a couple of times a week.
And I tag everyone on my list of "Blogs I Read." Copy this post, switch my answers for yours, and post the Food Meme to your blog.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Heavy Backpack
As Erica was leaving for school this morning I picked up her backpack. It was so heavy! I opened it up and dumped everything out. After putting everything back in the pack that belonged there, this is what was left:
including, but not limited to, a dirty t-shirt, one large rock, 70 + small rocks (I stopped counting at 70), and the book 1776 by David McCullough in hardbound.
Aprons
I love aprons! I wear one every time I cook or bake.
My favorite apron is a Christmas one that covers everything and crosses in the back with no ties. It is easy to put on and so comfortable that I often forget I have it on until I am getting ready for bed.
I feel a little silly wearing a red and green Christmas apron all year long so I decided to make another one in blue and chocolate. I bought the material several months ago (as you can recall in an earlier post). I made the chocolate binding a while back because I knew it would be tedious. A couple of months later I cut out the apron. And there it sat on my sewing counter for who knows how long because there was always another project to work on.
Today I finally stitched it together.
My favorite apron is a Christmas one that covers everything and crosses in the back with no ties. It is easy to put on and so comfortable that I often forget I have it on until I am getting ready for bed.
I feel a little silly wearing a red and green Christmas apron all year long so I decided to make another one in blue and chocolate. I bought the material several months ago (as you can recall in an earlier post). I made the chocolate binding a while back because I knew it would be tedious. A couple of months later I cut out the apron. And there it sat on my sewing counter for who knows how long because there was always another project to work on.
Today I finally stitched it together.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Dear Kim
Dear Kim:Congratulations! We are pleased to offer you admission to Brigham Young University-Idaho.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Wrestling
A playful wrestling match between brothers (Justin and Jay) . . .
Justin's head, minus a chunk of hair.
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