I should have been packing and cleaning my house all day but at the last minute I decided to join my aunt and niece on a trip to Red Butte Gardens. They have a lovely Children’s Garden. We had a nice picnic and the kids splashed around in the fountain and got covered in red sand from the sand box. (red? come on!) I wish I had brought my camera because Isaac had a red mustache that would have been fun to show off.

So… my dear bloggy friends. I’m taking a vacation. We’ve been looking forward to this trip for a long time. My little sis in law is getting married so we are headed back to VA/MD for the wedding. (Yes, I have finished her slide show and if I do say so myself it’s pretty stink’n good.) After the festivities everyone (but the honeymooners) is going the Outer Banks, North Carolina to stay at the beach for a whole week. It’s going to be lovely. I’m planning on doing nothing but booggy boarding, stuffing my face with southern bbq, and soaking up a lot of sun! (with spf of course) (that is if Isaac will let me) Woo hoo!

I’m terrified to find out how Isaac is going to act on the plane. Have I mentioned that he’s an animal!! He’s at that age where he has his own mind and you can’t really communicate with him. He is entertained by nothing; no movies, games, or toys will hold his attention. Nothing works. Well, I guess he likes buttons that makes noise (which isn’t always appropriate for church or airplanes) and things he’s not suppose to touch (pianos at church, large machinery, electronics.) A really good treat will hold him in his seat for a while (until he throws it on the floor.)

So I’m totally dreading the flight. I’m wondering if there are any over the counter drugs that will knock him out for 6 hours. Just kidding!! I’m not going to drug him… I swear the family next to us on our Christmas flight used something because their kids slept the WHOLE TIME!! Arggg…

So I’ve got a lot of packing and cleaning to do and so far I’ve only done a few loads of laundry. I better get to it. In a couple weeks I’ll let you all know how everything went.

“See ya later, crocodile!” (Emma always gets confused with what animal to say.)

My sis was in town for a quick trip so we went over to my moms last night for dinner. We also had some extended family over to see her as well.

Aunt Dawnie, Dad, Jessica and I were having a conversation about blogging. I was wondering what kind of entries were most appealing to read. I told them that no cared about me and Jer’s outdoor adventures no matter how treacherous they were.

Everyone seems to be more interested in things like grocery stores.

I began to tell them about the time Jer and I had to slide down the mountain with the kiddos in tow and how scary and embarrassing it was. I was in the middle of my story when I began to watch Aunt Dawnie and Jessica’s eyes glaze over. I tried to increase the volume of my voice. I moved quickly to the climax hoping to keep their attention…

Eventually I lost them all together and they began to chat amongst themselves.

“See” I said, “why is this not interesting?” almost yelling at them. They still did not look up. I glanced at my dad who was still wide eyed and interested.

“I’m still listening.”

“Thanks Dad. We made it down safely.”

I don’t know why I bother talking sometimes.

Mary tagged me with this meme. I thought it had some interesting questions so I went for it.

What were you doing 10 years ago?

I had just graduated from high school (yes, my ten year is this summer, scary!) I was getting ready to go to my first summer term at Ricks College in Idaho. I hadn’t been accepted so I was going to weasel my way in by doing a summer term. It worked and I had a blast.

What were you doing one year ago?

Packing up a semi truck with every precious belonging that I owned. I was going to move to UT and surprise my mom. Wow, I had really mixed emotions. I was leaving behind beloved family and friends for my mom, cheaper housing and the mountains.

Five snacks you enjoy:

• Turtle Chex mix
• Ice cream (that’s a snack, right?)
• Raw almonds from Costco
• Chips and Salza
• Peanut butter cups

Five songs you know all the words to:

• Better together- Jack Johnson
• What about- Peter Breinholt
  
• Cannonball-Damien Rice
• Gracie Girl- Ben Folds
• Swing life away- Rise Against

Five things you’d do if you were a millionaire:

• Let my hubby handle, donate and invest the money
• Get a new wardrobe
• Get a second car
• Go on a really nice tropical vacation
• Help out family

Five bad habits: (do I want to admit this)

• I don’t play enough with the kids
• Too lazy to cook
• I let Emma sleep on my floor
• Spend way too much time on the computer (obviously)
• I don’t read enough

Five things I like doing:

• Going out to eat
• Rock climbing
• Scrapbooking
• Watching movies with hubby
• Watching my kiddos grow

5 Things I’d never wear again: (never say never)

• Pegged pants
• Flower print dresses with lace around the neck
• Scrunchies
• Units
• a perm (does that count?)

5 of my favorite toys:

• Photoshop elements
• my climbing shoes
• my mountain bike
• my ergo baby carrier
• my credit card

5 people to tag:

Do it if you want…

I Got Tagged!

Okay, I’ve filled these things out like a hundred time before. I think my friend Lindsay M. has email it to me like 50 times, each one a little different. This has obviously been circulating around my old high school girlie’s blogs and finally Brookie tagged me. Darn it, you little stinker…

4 Jobs I’ve held:

1. Cravings Deli

2. WIM Dr’s office receptionist

3. Heritage School Recreational Therapist

4. Arlington County Rec Therapist

4 Movies I Can Watch Over & Over:

1. Anne of Avonlea

2. Pride and Prejudice

3.While you were sleeping

4. Sense and Sensibility

4 Places I Have Lived:
1. Iasi, Romania

2. Rexburg, ID

3. Silver Spring, MD

4.Draper, UT

4 T.V. Shows I Enjoy:

1. The Wonder Years (our family fav lately)

2. Anything on HGTV

3. Discovery Chanel (cash cab, man vs wild, mythbusters…)

4. Everybody Loves Raymond

4 Places I have Been on Vacation:

1. Transylvania Alps

2. NYC

3. Amsterdam

4. Mexico

4 Favorite Foods:

1. Thai Food (curry)

2. Ice cream

3. Anything I don’t have to cook

4. Those big fresh Mex Salads

4 Websites I visit daily:

1. Google reader (that equals a lot of sites)

2. email

3. Pandora radio

4.
4 Places I’d Rather Be Right Now:

1. A tropical beach

2. On a date with my hubby

3. Rock climbing somewhere really cool (anyone surprised)

4. MD/VA with my family and friends (all be there next week, yoo hoo!!)

Now I get to pick 4 other blog buddies to do this:
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4.

(Hummm… consider yourself tagged.)

Now you 4 copy this and tag 4 other people! Have fun!

I threw all responsibilities into the wind today and went and hung out with my momma. Loved it! …even though Isaac took a crappy nap. We went to a new craft store in the area and I bought darling old vintage vehicles for Isaac’s room. A tractor and a bull dozer. (humm… I think I’ve blown the budget this month.)

My mom is why I moved to Utah. Who cares if I spent 30 frivolous dollars.

Isaac has ringworm. I hate to admit it because it sounds disgusting. The little rash that wouldn’t go away turned into a circle. I asked the pharmacist if there was anything for it and he gave me athletes foot cream. I guess it takes 4 weeks to go away. Anyone have an experience in this area?

I just got back from a relief society (church) summer social.  I’m feeling a little blue because there just isn’t anyone in my age bracket with little kids. I feel pretty young because almost everyone has school age kids or has lived here forever and knows everyone else. I feel like I just don’t belong. I found myself walking around listening to others conversations trying to jump in. So lame. Hello, I’m lonely. Someone please talk to me although we have nothing in common.  I usually don’t let this bother me, really. I try to be chatty and be friendly with everyone. “Hi, how are you?” “Good” and continue walking forward with nothing else to say looking at the ground feeling so awkward.  There are lots of kindred spirits and ladies that I do love but Gosh! don’t ya just need one good buddy, a BFF, a giggly gal pal? Someone to pal around with? I wonder if the ladies would care if I just attached myself self to them until I felt more comfortable.

Anyhoo, I came home to a messy house and realized life stinks. At least the baby was asleep.

I’m having a major mommy moment. This doesn’t happen to me very often because I usually just laugh when I’m about to cry but thinking back to last night just makes me a little teary eyed.

Emma had her first dance recital. She was soo beautiful.

She was a real HAM actually. She loved it. She did her dance the best I’ve ever seen her do it (she is never focused in class) and afterward they had a metal ceremony with all the kids on stage. She couldn’t stop throwing kisses to the crowd. She’d also stand up and strike a pose while all the other kids sat there until their names were called. We almost wet our pants watching. I wish I had a photo of it but we caught it on our video camera. (Have I mentioned that my digi camera stinks!)

Ahhh… my little punky is growing up.

I always put off going to the grocery store.

I hate it. I don’t know why but it always seems so tedious. Once I’m there I’m fine but, man, I’d rather do other stuff.

The kids are even decently behaved (because I bride them and keep thier mouths stuffed with treats).

Maybe it’s the fact that getting the bare necessities always seems to add up to a hundred dollars!! Why cook gourmet when it’ll break the bank?

I also always forget the grocery list too. “Hummm… I can’t remember what I needed to get… I guess I just wont get anything.” Upon returning home… “Oh Crap!”

I guess I hate it because I never know what to get. What should I cook? I’ve tried planning the meals out but most the time I just open my fridge and pull out the easiest thing. Hummm… Tonight we’ll have… Cereal. Yum!

Today I’m putting it off again even though I need butter, milk, cheese, light bulbs and a whole other host of things.

Jer pointed out the long list on the fridge to me today. “Yea, I’m not going to go today. Maybe tomorrow.”

I drag out the misery as long as possible. How often do you go to the grocery store?

Okay, I’ve been checking stuff off my list left and right. It feels soooo good.

1. I’ve got Father’s day done and ready to be given.

2. I’ve got my scrapbook pages printed out and put in a new boootiful book (awww, I could be in love)

3. I’ve been organizing and cleaning the kids rooms (packing up all those darn clothes they grow out of)

4. The doom of the unfolded clothes in the laundry baskets are now put neatly away until next week.

5. Purchased all the necessary house hold supplies at costco (nearly braking the bank though)

6. Attended calendered activities including scrapbook night with the neighborhood ladies and lunch bunch group.

I still feel like my plate is full. I have to get sis in laws wedding slide show done. Emma has a dance recital next Monday so I need to find some curlers that will hold in her hair. I’m teaching a friend how to rock climb tonight. Attend a scrapbooking class on Saturday and also a dress rehearsal for Em. I want to find a swim suit for our beach trip in 2 weeks and also a wedding day outfit for the sis in laws big day. Jer wants me to get Em a new bed (her toddler bed is sagging down to China by now) and now that I think about it I should make make my dad and dad in law a father’s day card. Hummm… I’m sure there is more but who really wants to be bored with all of this. La de da…

I really just want to go to the pool. Awww wouldn’t that be nice. My mom says all I really want to do it have fun. FUN FUN FUN. It’s true.

I went to costco today to pick up a few things. We were done with check out and headed out the door when Em announced she had to GO. I could tell that she needed prompt attention from the wiggly dancing she was doing so I did a 180 and weaved to the back corner of the store as quickly as I could pushing the overloaded cart. There was a line up of carts to use the facilities so I had to ditch my cart with the buddy inside and trust in the fellow mother of 3 to keep and eye on him. Meanwhile Em and I (plus the mothers daughter) ran to the front of the line banking on some mercy for a dancing 3 year old… all went well.

We were heading back out of the store when I had to stop… oh no… I turned back to look at the line. I just couldn’t go wait in that line plus I was pretty sure it was too late already. I slowed down my pace and continued walking towards the door in sort of a duck walk.

Maybe no one will notice.

I had plenty of stuff I needed to load in the car. It was hot outside but I think I was sweating for another reason. There was a line up of cars through the parking lot waiting for spots. In other words, I had an audience. I tried bending over as carefully as possible to get the massive package of toilet paper from the bottom rack of the cart. I took a sneak peak… yup, bright red! Darn it!

Sigh, I guess my other 200 errands will have to wait.

What can I say?? I have leakitis.

Bummer.

All I want to do today is curl up in fetal position with a hot pad on my back, eat buckets of chocolate and ice cream and watch romantic Jane Austen movies all day long. Hummm… I wonder why?

Whatever it is, I think it explains the acne I had last week.

It’s too bad I have children to take care of. I sure do love them though. Last night Emma prayed to please “save the world from the Nephites.” Too funny if you know who the Nephites are! She is so stink’n cute I can hardly stand it.

ps. I’ll be 28 in 3 weeks. Surprised?