Although you can't see the human jungle gym...it's Daddy!
I loved their expressions! Ry looks like she's out for the kill and Garrett's just enjoying the ride. Pretty typical.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Two new ways to tick me off....
...hurting my kids in any way, shape or form (okay that's really not new, just reinforced when it actually happens). My sweet mom offered to watch my kids so I could go to the temple. She left a message on my phone to let me know they had gone to the park and to come there when I was done. As I pulled up to the park they were all standing on the sidewalk and I could tell something was amiss. Mom informed me that 4 boys (about 11-13 years old) stole Garrett's scooter from right behind them while they were playing. WHAT THE WHAT? Poor Garrett's head was hung so low and he was trying not to cry. We jumped in the car and drove the direction another mom thought she saw them go. To no avail, they were gone. I'm making a sign to put up on the corner of the park.... "WANTED - Blue Razor Scooter stolen from the park. WANTED FOR A WHOOPIN' - the 4 punks who would steal from a 5 year old!!!"
....wasting my money. My friend Loren and I signed up to take a cake decorating class through UVU community ed. It was $39 and the supply list was as follows: 1 lb. buttercream frosting, 1 lb. fondant, rolling pin, 8" round baked cake. So we both showed up with the assigned items. First of all, there were several other supplies necessary that were not indicated nor provided by the instructor (who basically told us she learned so much on YouTube...maybe I should have sent my money to them!) Then, 45 of the 60 minutes was instruction on how to soften and roll out fondant and then MAGICALLY lay it on top of the cake. SERIOUSLY??? I read that on the box when I bought it. At the end of the handout for the class was another supply list for the next class. WAIT, when I read the class description it listed 4 items on the supplies list. The 2nd class supplies included such items as Fondant Tool Kit and mini flower cookie cutters (which can be purchased for about $20). Can you feel my frustration yet? The third class was last night and we were working with buttercream frosting. She showed us how to use the different tips and other than roses...which hopefully will come in handy and be the one thing I LEARNED...I read the same instructions that came in the frosting bag/tip box. My point is....this class seems utterly worthless. I'm asking for a refund!
....wasting my money. My friend Loren and I signed up to take a cake decorating class through UVU community ed. It was $39 and the supply list was as follows: 1 lb. buttercream frosting, 1 lb. fondant, rolling pin, 8" round baked cake. So we both showed up with the assigned items. First of all, there were several other supplies necessary that were not indicated nor provided by the instructor (who basically told us she learned so much on YouTube...maybe I should have sent my money to them!) Then, 45 of the 60 minutes was instruction on how to soften and roll out fondant and then MAGICALLY lay it on top of the cake. SERIOUSLY??? I read that on the box when I bought it. At the end of the handout for the class was another supply list for the next class. WAIT, when I read the class description it listed 4 items on the supplies list. The 2nd class supplies included such items as Fondant Tool Kit and mini flower cookie cutters (which can be purchased for about $20). Can you feel my frustration yet? The third class was last night and we were working with buttercream frosting. She showed us how to use the different tips and other than roses...which hopefully will come in handy and be the one thing I LEARNED...I read the same instructions that came in the frosting bag/tip box. My point is....this class seems utterly worthless. I'm asking for a refund!
Big Baby
I had to get out the infant carrier to transport my "extra" a few days ago. I didn't put it away so Rylee helped herself.
She was quite proud of herself!
Monday, March 8, 2010
Birthday Girl
March 6, 2007 this little cutie, Rylee Marie, joined our family!
She has been so much fun, even with her A-TTI-TUDE, in fact it just makes her more fun. She is such a good sister to Garrett and loves being with him...sometimes to the point that Garrett will lock himself in his room for some privacy. She has already mastered the art of pestering! What are little sisters for? Ry loves to read books, dance, play with friends, help me bake, dress-up and so much more.
This year was no surprise when she said she wanted a Princess Party and she specifically asked for a Belle cake. I tried my best and after 2+ hours (not including baking time) I got this.
I always wanted one of the "Barbie" cakes so I hoped she would like it too! I filled her room with balloons so when she woke up the ceiling was covered with yellow, pink and purple. She loved it! I think that will have to be a tradition. Then she immediately asked to see her cake. I don't think she understood at first that it was in fact a cake. I let her eat one of the mini cupcakes and she got it. And said it was "beautiful" that makes all the work worth it!
She opened presents from us and loved the Princess jewelry! Garrett was so sweet. When he saw that she had presents he ran back to his room, "Ry, I have a present for you too." And out he brought his favorite Lightning McQueen blanket for her. Then he ran back a second time and gave her a ceramic butterfly he painted, "because you love butterflies, Ry!". She followed up the cuteness after she opened a card from her great grandparents filled with dollar bills and gave one to each of us. Too cute! We got ready and headed to Sportsman's Warehouse just were every 3 year old girl loves to hang out. Okay it was for Jon, but to tell the truth, my kids love it. Then we went to Taco Amigo for lunch and on the way home Jon asked if she wanted to go bowling....
of course she wanted to - and she won!
We visited Grandma and Grandpa Smith and she got to open presents there too.
We invited my family and Jon's family for pizza and cake...princess attire optional. My awesome nephew Alek tapped into his feminine side and dressed up too - even if it was just for a few minutes.
One of my sweet Laurels, Jessica, was happy to come as a Princess and bestowed her crown on Rylee. As you can see she was a little unsure of the REAL LIVE Princess but she soon was in love and was sad to see her have to leave for the castle.
She is definitely my little princess. We had dinner, opened presents and had cake and ice cream and she loved every minute of it! Happy Birthday Tootsie!
She has been so much fun, even with her A-TTI-TUDE, in fact it just makes her more fun. She is such a good sister to Garrett and loves being with him...sometimes to the point that Garrett will lock himself in his room for some privacy. She has already mastered the art of pestering! What are little sisters for? Ry loves to read books, dance, play with friends, help me bake, dress-up and so much more.
This year was no surprise when she said she wanted a Princess Party and she specifically asked for a Belle cake. I tried my best and after 2+ hours (not including baking time) I got this.
I always wanted one of the "Barbie" cakes so I hoped she would like it too! I filled her room with balloons so when she woke up the ceiling was covered with yellow, pink and purple. She loved it! I think that will have to be a tradition. Then she immediately asked to see her cake. I don't think she understood at first that it was in fact a cake. I let her eat one of the mini cupcakes and she got it. And said it was "beautiful" that makes all the work worth it!
She opened presents from us and loved the Princess jewelry! Garrett was so sweet. When he saw that she had presents he ran back to his room, "Ry, I have a present for you too." And out he brought his favorite Lightning McQueen blanket for her. Then he ran back a second time and gave her a ceramic butterfly he painted, "because you love butterflies, Ry!". She followed up the cuteness after she opened a card from her great grandparents filled with dollar bills and gave one to each of us. Too cute! We got ready and headed to Sportsman's Warehouse just were every 3 year old girl loves to hang out. Okay it was for Jon, but to tell the truth, my kids love it. Then we went to Taco Amigo for lunch and on the way home Jon asked if she wanted to go bowling....
of course she wanted to - and she won!
We visited Grandma and Grandpa Smith and she got to open presents there too.
We invited my family and Jon's family for pizza and cake...princess attire optional. My awesome nephew Alek tapped into his feminine side and dressed up too - even if it was just for a few minutes.
One of my sweet Laurels, Jessica, was happy to come as a Princess and bestowed her crown on Rylee. As you can see she was a little unsure of the REAL LIVE Princess but she soon was in love and was sad to see her have to leave for the castle.
She is definitely my little princess. We had dinner, opened presents and had cake and ice cream and she loved every minute of it! Happy Birthday Tootsie!
I'm old....
luckily I don't feel old...most days. Jon and I went to a Jazz game recently and as I was looking through the roster with all their stats I started looking at their birthdays. I'm not totally naive, I didn't expect every player to be a John Stockton (he was 40 when he retired) but I am 1 year and 1 day older than the OLDEST player
Memhet Okur
Ouch...that stung!
Memhet Okur
Ouch...that stung!
February Fun
For such a drab month we managed to have a little fun...
Went to Hardware Ranch to see the elk herds...
Let them pick out toys at King's...dinner at Fireside Pizzeria...swimming...
wait until they pass out....breakfast...Willow Park Zoo....drive home. They still talk about it!
- The YW and YM had a dance on the 3rd. I had to bring Ry and Garrett for the first hour until Jon could pick them up. This was no ordinary dance...they had DJ equipment, fog machine, lights, etc. The kids were in awe but had no problem getting in on all the action. Ry spotted one of the Young Women across the room and very excitedly said, "Momma look it's Hannah Montana". So cute....but how does my little girl know who Hannah Montana is???
- Garrett and Jon went to the Primary PJ'S Party which stood for Pray, Journal, Scriptures. They made prayer rocks, a journal, and a book mark for their scriptures. They were also given a pillow case with a poem about all of those things. We have an awesome Primary Presidency!
- Went to the dino museum with Amanda and crew and of course had lunch!
- The kids and I made Valentine cookies. They were so excited and actually were pretty good helpers.
- Kim and I took our kids to lunch and shopping. And over all the kids were pretty darn good...except when Tootsie lost my bracelet! Aargghhh!
- Kim and Layne invited us and the Olson's over for pizza for "home teaching"! Nice!!!! We should do that every month :). We watched the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics and played a little Rock Band.
- For Valentines my sister invited the kids over for a party on Saturday night allowing Jon and I a chance for a romantic date. We went to Taco Amigo. Let me explain...we're not that lame, just not very patient. After we dropped the kids off we called Tepanyaki's to find there was a 90 minute wait. No thanks! I suggested something fast - Cafe Rio. Ha! The line zig zagged through the obstacle course and back to the door. PASS! So Taco Amigo it was and it was very pleasant. In fact, I think there was only one other couple there...poor souls.
- On Sunday, the actual heart day, we had a pizza party with Shellie and Jordan.
- That Wednesday Jon and I did make it out for a yummy post V-day dinner at Tepanyaki's where we walked right in and got seated. Now that's romantic!
- Had a fun girls night with my old roomies at Texas Roadhouse. Always a good time and a good laugh especially when headed to the bathroom and I slipped on the tile and almost took out myself and the waitress. That was really fun!
- A dream came true with the purchase of U2 tickets! If only June were next week. I'm so excited.
- Our semi-annual Logan migration! The kids absolutely love LOGAN. We did exactly the same thing we did last year...
Went to Hardware Ranch to see the elk herds...
Let them pick out toys at King's...dinner at Fireside Pizzeria...swimming...
- Registered my little buddy for KINDERGARTEN!
- Had our long lost friends, the Degelbeck's, over for dinner. All our kids love each other and they had super fun dressing up as princesses, Peter Pan and Captain Hook.
- Went on Garrett's fieldtrip to the grocery store and the fire station. They know STOP! DROP! and ROLL! by heart now! I did find out that G is quite the story teller - when the fireman asked if there were any questions and he told him "last week we had a fire in our house and our pet bird died." 1-We've never had a fire. 2-What pet bird?
- Girl's Night at Blue Lemon - one of my favorites! We have started a book swap when we get together and so I got to pick "Life of Pi" which I've wanted to read forever just haven't gotten around to it yet. I love my girls!
- Got tickets to Dave Matthews....U2 and Dave in the same summer. I couldn't be happier!!!
- Finally, to end the month, Mom and Dad had us over for a game night. We had dinner and then all of us played BINGO with prizes and all. Rylee had already scouted out what she wanted from the prize table. Luckily, she got a Bingo early on so her night was made.
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