Ok – I'm back!  I have lots to blog about!!  But, first, I have to clean the kitchen and babysit some friends' kids and figure out how to work my new washer and dryer (more on that later). But first…I LOVE this…makes me laugh (thanks, Steve, for the link) (and, Marlys, beware it has a cupcake…

100 cupcakes – done!!

I’m making 100 cupcakes this morning for the trek reunion dinner. Chocolate cake (the best recipe I’ve ever tried) with peanut butter frosting. Wish me luck!

Last night Caleb went as my date to a friend’s (Maryann Labrum Hadley) wedding Open House. Before leaving Derek told him to “take care of my wife”, which Caleb took very seriously. In fact in the car he told me…”when I serve you it’s like I’m also serving Dad and when I serve others it’s…

Me:  Ok, buddy, let's head to bed (as we walk up the stairs). Samuel:  No, it's not dark outside!  It's only pink. Isn't that a cute way to describe sunset.  And he was right – a pink hue was coming through our windows indicating that the sun was going down.  It was a good argument,…

Look who got to be Biscuit the dog at the school carnival today! And boy howdy do I have a new appreciation for mascots! So hot. So very hot! But the hugs, high fives, and photo ops make it worth it. Another day in the life… I need a shower!

Fold some laundry and clean the kitchen.  And smile because my sinks are empty and shiny (for a brief moment). Take Samuel to the neighborhood playgroup…I'm getting to know these sweet mom's and enjoying the company and time to relax and encourage play among the children.  I hesitate to RSVP every week (because by Friday I'm usually…

Five pies for the Relief Society meeting tonight (I’m excited about the theme – women in the scriptures). The pies still need some whipped cream. And I accompanied Deuce the RoughRiders mascot at dismissal to remind the kids that tickets are due tomorrow. That, plus speech, a doctor’s apptmt for Jacob, a lunch date with…

We sure love this silly dog.  Despite the fact that she chews on everything – the blinds, the baseboards, our table, our shoes, our toys, etc, etc, etc!!  She sure is sweet though (who knew I would ever love a dog?!).  And a great little companion.  And despite her jumping and excitability, she is so…

Samuel started riding his bike last week – we had introduced it several weeks ago, but he just this week got the hang of it and took off.  Now he's chasing his brothers everywhere on it!  Braking well and going fast.  All of our boys have loved bikes.  And it's fun to watch them gain…