Sunday, February 28, 2010

Grampa's Birthday Bash . . . 92!

1918 . . . 92 years ago . . . Grampa was born . . . WOW!
The gala begins! Here comes Grandy with a yummy
salad to start the bash!!
Partners in crime!!
The gang all gathered together to celebrate!!
Luke is always the life of the party!!!
Grampa makes a wish!!!

Happy.Happy.Birthday. Grampa!!
We.love.you!!!

Saturday, February 27, 2010

One at a Time!

Seriously?
Cooking crepes . . . one.at.a.time!!!
For a multi-tasker this is d.i.f.f.i.c.u.l.t.!

Truthfully, in between, I baked the cake rounds for a
scrumptious Boston Creme Pie and two batches of
chocolate chip peanut butter cookie dough!!!

Now, to fill the crepes, ONE AT A TIME!!!

Friday, February 26, 2010

I Heart Mom.

Girl's Afternoon Out with my Mom . . . gotta love it!!!
We had so much fun laughing and chatting as we went
to several of our favorite spots!!

We just cannot pass up the bargains at Target!
Who could resist a little stop by the See's Candy Store??
The samples are a.m.a.z.i.n.g!!!
THE best salad bar . . . anywhere!!

Perfect, fun, wonderful afternoon.
Thanks.mom.I.needed.that!!

Thursday, February 25, 2010

The Good Mom Rule Book.

(Sam was taking the picture, of course.)


Have you read "The Good Mom Rule Book"? If you haven't where
have you been hiding?

In case you were wondering:

1. Good moms make their kids school lunch everyday.
2. Good moms go to story hour every week.
3. Good moms play with their kids all day.
4. Good moms put themselves last.
5. Good moms feed their kids a balanced meal at every meal.
6. Good moms are the first to rise and the last to go to bed.
7. Good moms have taught their children how to read and write.
8. Good moms have play dates at THEIR homes.
9. Good moms don't need breaks.
10. Good moms don't get sick.
11. Good moms' kids NEVER act up.
12. Good moms never run late.
13. Good moms never freak out.
14. Good moms' kids are always well dressed, their clothes always match, and
their faces are never dirty.
15. Good moms' homes are always neat and tidy.
16. Good moms don't let their kids watch television.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Happy, Happy Birthday Grampa!

Happy, Happy Birthday to one of my VERY FAVORITE people!!!
HAPPY 92nd BIRTHDAY GRAMPA!!!!
We are so thankful for Grampa and so glad
that he can live with us!!!!!
Thank you for all that you have done for ALL
of us over the years!!!!
We all love you so much!!!!
Thank you for being such a great example!!!!
Happy.Happy.Birthday!!

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Sam's Pearly Whites.

Today was the BIG day!!!
We were excited to provide Sam with a little
package containing all of the things that he has
been craving but could not eat while he had his
braces on . . . Milk Duds were at the top of the list!!
One last smile with those braces!
Sam is off to get his braces removed!!
Luke waited PATIENTLY while Sam got his
braces off!!!!
B-e-a-uuuuuuuuuuutiful!!!!

Gotta.love.it.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Serenity.

God, grant me the serenity
To accept the things I cannot change;
The courage to change the things that I can;

And the wisdom to know the difference.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Sunday Morning Fun.

I definitely had some fun with some of my very, very
favorite people today!! We all went to brunch at the

Suncoast Hotel! We had so much fun with everyone . . .
We love that our family is getting bigger and bigger!

Thank you Bobby for treating us to such a wonderful Sunday morning!!!

Saturday, February 20, 2010

When Life Hands You Blueberries . . .

You have to know . . . I love blueberries!!!
Blueberries + sour cream = yummy goodness!!!
Blueberries + sour cream + butter + cinnamon sugar topping . . .
Yeah! They ARE good!!!!

Friday, February 19, 2010

Friday Night Fun.

Chinese food is one of our Friday night favorites!!!
We always eat our fortune cookies first . . . Luke is
going to get a big surprise this next week!?!
Part of Friday night fun is that all of our family
members are home, at last, after a busy, busy week.

My favorite is the garlic broccoli, Zach loves chicken broccoli,
Mike loves the house rice, Luke loves sweet and sour chicken,
Tim loves everything on the Chinese food menu.
Tim and Luke eat with chopsticks.

Sam eats Taco Bell.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Scratch Golfer.

I was able to get a QUICK snap of Sam at Mt. Falls
before our truck starting rolling, rolling, rolling and
almost hit another truck!! We were all cracking
up so much, it was difficult to take this picture!

Anyhow, congrats Sam on making the high school
golf team!! We are excited to see what this season
brings!!!

Hit.them.straight.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

See Jill Run.

What a crazy, crazy day! First of all, I obligated myself to
meet a Boy Scout to help him complete one of his
merit badges at the Pahrump Nugget.
Next stop . . . banking!!!
My latest obsession is BUTTER LETTUCE . . .
You know, for the WRAPS!!! Wal-Mart does
not carry butter lettuce, so I had to make a
fast stop at Smith's!
It does seem that Wal-Mart does carry EVERYTHING but
butter lettuce, so I made a run through to pick up a few
necessary items!!
Sam had golf practice at Mountain Falls, so I hopped back
in the car and headed over to the golf course!
Last stop, Sam had two classes tonight . . .

Whew!! I'll sleep great tonight!!!

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Happy National Pancake Day!!

Let me tell you . . . there is absolutely no better way to celebrate
NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY than with about ten of
these bad boys!!!

I just could not even sleep the night before National Pancake Day
dreaming of yummy blueberry pancakes with homemade
whipped cream dusted with powdered sugar. It does not get
any better than that!!

Scrumdilicious!!!

Monday, February 15, 2010

Flipped Out.

Grandy and her brother Max used to be able
to do awesome headstands when they were younger.
Just think of all of the fun things that kids today
could do if they did not have video games, iPods,
computers, and cell phones.

1. Play jacks.
2. Play kick the can.
3. Play hide and go seek.
4. PLAY!
5. Listen to the radio.
6. Walk to a friends house . . . maybe a mile or more.
7. Go fishing.
8. Run through the sprinklers.
9. Make a lemonade stand.
10. Build a tree house.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Happy Valentine's Day!

This was the topper on our wedding cake . . .
I love it!
I also love my valentine so much!
Thank you, thank you Mike for all that you
to do make everything so special.
You are wonderful and I do not know what
I would do without you!!!

God.bless.you!

Saturday, February 13, 2010

Valentine's Day Fun.

Forever valentines!
Let's see . . . what flick shall I see with my . . .
REGAL GIFT CARDS!?!
Our favorite Regal Cinema at the Red Rock Hotel.
Our favorite people to spend time with . . . Grandy and Bobby!!
My new favorite dish . . . TACO LETTUCE WRAPS with
black beans instead of ground beef. Yummy! Yummy!

Good.times!!