Pretty Pancake

Found these here. (cheap too) I want to have a pancake party!

(In my mind, I am Martha Stewart.)

important tidbit

After an interesting conversation a couple weeks back. And then a couple more since. I feel it's important to drop some knowledge. Ready?

This...

is not the same as this...

Meet the emu folks. Yes, contrary to popular belief emu's are a part of the bird family. (I think if Deboro had been present for these conversations, he would have had a coronary.)

Summer Music

This is happening up at Snowbird on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. With all of our birthday festivities, I hope we can sneak away and check it out. I love listening to this kind of music outdoors, and just chillin' with the Hub.

kid at heart

I discovered something about the husband last night. Within him lies this..


That's right a young Bob. Now, let me explain something about my dear husband. He HATES to shop. (unless it's for electronics or his music) He also hates to shop with me in particular because he says it takes me "fooreeverr". So I invited a play mate to keep him company while we shopped for gifts. (cue Eric)

I drove us to Goodwood BBQ so we could eat before hand and so the boys wouldn't get grumpy. Then it was off to Ikea. While we were there, this is what could be heard from the young boy inside Bob. "I want a cinnamon roll!" "Let's go get a cinnamon roll" "Don't you want to get a cinnamon roll?". I kept telling him that he should just go buy one. He then said something to me, that made me truly feel like the mom. "I don't have any money" (he had forgotten his wallet)

While this madness was all going down, I stumbled into the kids area. I was enamored by all of the cool chairs, the fun finger puppets, the enormous stuffed animals, the play area. I wanted to get down and play with the rest of the kids. I was there shopping for Zack and my niece Jessica, who are both young kids. I found the perfect thing for both of them. I kept saying. "I would have loved all of this when I was a kid!" I would have loved to play in a mini tent just my size. I would have loved this tea set for my tea parties with my stuffed animals.

Then when Bob tried to drag me out of Ikea's play area. What was the first thing out of my mouth? "I want to play longer!".. and that's when I realized Bob wasn't the young culprit..

Happy Birthday Zack!

What do you get for a busy birthday boy like Finn?

Found here

I heart Jason..

I have been pulling for this darling man ever since the the first night of the Bachelorette. I am crossing my fingers that he is the next Bachelor. (though I doubt it with the kid situation) Can I just say that I liked him even better last night after he called Deanna out about Graham? No matter what she says, she had a major thing for Graham, and since he wasn't as head over heals for her, he cut himself, and she was left to blink, blink.. choose Jesse. That girl had more tears in one show than all the other season's of the Bachelor combined.

Jason, be glad you don't have to deal with her. It would be a constant struggle with who needs more attention.. your three year old son, or "D" (as Jesse so cutely calls her)

Thank you!

Okay, I hope I am doing this right..

I won this! It's called the Arte y Pico. Bestowed upon me by darling Shannon from Salt Lake Designer Gal. This is passed around from blog to blog. It's to award those blogs who show creativity, design, and for contributing to the blogging community.

I love blogging, it's a great creative outlet. I am so flattered that someone as creative as Shannon would pay me this compliment and say such nice things about me. (she said this)

"This gal posts almost everyday (which I love)! Her funny stories, great recipes and awesome finds will keep you coming back for more! "

Now I am supposed to give this award to five of my fellow bloggers. For their creativity and fun blogs! Truth be told, I love all of the blogs I visit. I love being able to stay in contact will all of you, as well as get insight into your fun lives. Here are a few bloggers I would like to spotlight for their efforts and creativity..

(#1) Eric (my fellow blogger at he said/she said) He is always making his blog fun and interactive. Full of polls, pictures, reviews, and banter. Always makes for a good read.

(#2) Lindsey Lulu Hall You can always count on Lindsey for comments, and she is one of the most complimentary bloggers I know. What I love about her and her blog is that she puts her real self out there and doesn't try to sugar coat it. She admits that she can't spell and says who cares? She says, like me for me. (and I do)

(#3) Reesa Reese is someone who is a brave blogger. She posts about her diet and her weight. I look up to her a great deal for her dedication. She is a great support to me and my blog and I appreciate it very much.

(#4) Jessica I don't know anyone else who can get such a response from posting on a grilled cheese sandwich! She may post a little infrequently, but when she does I always find it interesting and thought provoking. She can always spark a debate.

(#5) Bonnie Her blog posts always make me smile as well as her funny comments her and her husband always seem to be leaving me. She knows how to make her posts interesting and fun. She is also one of the most talented girls/bloggers I know. She makes shoes. She is an amazing pianist, and she rocks the Wii.

Everyone on my list is talented and I wanted to say thank you for letting me be a part of your lives. Oh and thanks to Shan again for being so nice to spotlight me.

"rules" Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award for their creativity, design, interesting material, and also contribute to the blogging community. 2. Each award has to have the name of the author and a link to his/her blog. 3. Each award winner has to show the award and put the name of and link to the blog that presented her/him with the award. 4. The award winner and the one who has given the prize has to show the link of Arte Y Pico blog so everyone will know the origin of this award. 5. Show these rules.