Well, I'm not sure if I can call it a come-back but I've done a couple of crafts this week and have finally posted them on my craft blog. Check them out!
The hint of Autumn weather is making me feel crafty again.
30 August 2010
24 August 2010
Jonah's First Day of Preschool
Today was Jonah's first day of school. It's hard to believe its the beginning of many, many years of school. He was so excited and asked me, "Do I get to ride the bus?" but unfortunately, I had to answer no. On the way to school in the car he spotted a school bus and said, "Yeah, there's a bus we want to ride!"
We had orientation today and worked on his year-long art project and then he played for a bit and rode the train around with some of his classmates. His teacher's name is Miss Dana. I can't wait for his first show and tell!
We had orientation today and worked on his year-long art project and then he played for a bit and rode the train around with some of his classmates. His teacher's name is Miss Dana. I can't wait for his first show and tell!
Make sure you pause my music player before you start the video. ;)
23 August 2010
Santa Fe 2010
Our annual girls' trip to Santa Fe ended just last night when I flew into SLC after a long day of travel. I have to say it was a most successful trip!
I had so much fun with my sisters, Mom, and friends. None of us were really ready to leave!
Last Wednesday my sister and I flew into Denver to stay the night with my parents. We got pedicures and prepared for our trip in all the necessary ways--buying candy, picking out outfits, and discussing which treasures we were each hoping to find.
We packed the car and left early (5am) Thursday morning to pick up Audra in Denver and then head down to Santa Fe.
We arrived just in time for lunch at one of our favorite New Mexican restaurants called Tomasita's. The food was delicious and the green chili was HOT (good).
We spent the day walking the Plaza and then retired early to rest for the next day.
Friday we headed to Albequerque to visit a favorite jewelry store called Gertrude's and to pick up Annie at the airport. We took the scenic route back to Santa Fe along the "Turquoise Trail". We stopped in Madrid for lunch and some shopping. We ate at The Hollar--a little hole in the wall place with FANTASTIC food. We were all so hungry and had to wait a bit but the food was worth it!
We got back to town and hit the Plaza again for a bit to check out the Georgia O'keefe museum store and to get some Haagen Dazs.
Saturday morning was Indian Market so we left the hotel bright and early to beat the heat and crowds and to secure parking. The show didn't disappoint and we all found prizes. We headed to Tomasita's again for lunch and then headed to the mall for some shoe shopping (unsuccessful).
We retired fairly early for naps in preparation for the opera we were to see that night. When we woke, I was feeling a bit sick and we decided to skip the opera, get some pizza and have a relaxing night in the hotel.
Sunday we packed up and drove to "The Flea" (a flea market) in search for last minute treasures. This was a new flea market and we were a bit skeptical but it didn't disappoint. Mom found a sweet, vintage Paris bracelet for me (Thanks, Mom!!) and we all found a few other things worth taking home.
We dropped Annie off to catch her shuttle back to the airport and hit the road to make sure we got back to Denver in time for Laura and I to catch our flight back to Salt Lake. It was a long day of travel but we were all still sad to leave each other.
I had so much fun with my sisters, Mom, and friends. None of us were really ready to leave!
Last Wednesday my sister and I flew into Denver to stay the night with my parents. We got pedicures and prepared for our trip in all the necessary ways--buying candy, picking out outfits, and discussing which treasures we were each hoping to find.
Getting ready for our flight. Olive was so good!
Breakfast in the airport
Pedicures before the drive down to Santa Fe
We arrived just in time for lunch at one of our favorite New Mexican restaurants called Tomasita's. The food was delicious and the green chili was HOT (good).
Posole--oh, my wonderful posole.
Stuffed Sopapilla at Tomasita's
Fries. Laura's usual.
Dessert. Butter, honey, mmm.
Friday we headed to Albequerque to visit a favorite jewelry store called Gertrude's and to pick up Annie at the airport. We took the scenic route back to Santa Fe along the "Turquoise Trail". We stopped in Madrid for lunch and some shopping. We ate at The Hollar--a little hole in the wall place with FANTASTIC food. We were all so hungry and had to wait a bit but the food was worth it!
Lunch
The Green Chili Burger
Pretty, huh?
Saturday morning was Indian Market so we left the hotel bright and early to beat the heat and crowds and to secure parking. The show didn't disappoint and we all found prizes. We headed to Tomasita's again for lunch and then headed to the mall for some shoe shopping (unsuccessful).
We retired fairly early for naps in preparation for the opera we were to see that night. When we woke, I was feeling a bit sick and we decided to skip the opera, get some pizza and have a relaxing night in the hotel.
Olive's bath time. Isn't she so cute?!
We dropped Annie off to catch her shuttle back to the airport and hit the road to make sure we got back to Denver in time for Laura and I to catch our flight back to Salt Lake. It was a long day of travel but we were all still sad to leave each other.
12 August 2010
10 August 2010
Colorado 2010 Part Deux
We decided to head out to Colorado last week as a last minute getaway before things start getting hectic again. Jon starts school again in three weeks and so does Jonah! He'll be going to preschool two days a week and he can't wait (neither can I!).
It was so nice to spend time with my parents and with Laura and Olive (I can't get enough of that little chunk). We took it easy and mostly hung out at my parents house and ran a few errands around town. My mom treated Laura and I to pedicures (tradition) and also to a micro-derm abrasion treatment (I'd like this to become a tradition ;) ).
Laura spent most of her time doing hair. She's the best sport. After finding my second gray hair (and I'm sure there were more), I decided it was OK to dye my hair again. It was the natural color for about 3 months...that's a record.
After days of afternoon thunderstorms typical of Colorado--which I LOVE--we decided to take our chances and head out on the boat for an afternoon of tubing and fishing. Jonah was excited at the thought of wakeboarding but our wakeboard has long been broken and gone. I was sad about this too. Jonah had his plastic golf club positioned in such a way that mimicked the position of a rope used for wakeboarding and he talked about it our whole drive to CO. Tubing was a blast though. I can't help but giggle the whole time.
I love this sequence of "jammie" pictures. Mimi bought the kids matching jammies and they looked so cute!
It was so nice to spend time with my parents and with Laura and Olive (I can't get enough of that little chunk). We took it easy and mostly hung out at my parents house and ran a few errands around town. My mom treated Laura and I to pedicures (tradition) and also to a micro-derm abrasion treatment (I'd like this to become a tradition ;) ).
Laura spent most of her time doing hair. She's the best sport. After finding my second gray hair (and I'm sure there were more), I decided it was OK to dye my hair again. It was the natural color for about 3 months...that's a record.
After days of afternoon thunderstorms typical of Colorado--which I LOVE--we decided to take our chances and head out on the boat for an afternoon of tubing and fishing. Jonah was excited at the thought of wakeboarding but our wakeboard has long been broken and gone. I was sad about this too. Jonah had his plastic golf club positioned in such a way that mimicked the position of a rope used for wakeboarding and he talked about it our whole drive to CO. Tubing was a blast though. I can't help but giggle the whole time.
I love this sequence of "jammie" pictures. Mimi bought the kids matching jammies and they looked so cute!
I did go faster than this...we were in the no wake zone, I promise.
Uh-oh...she's losing her patience!!!
Oh good, I remembered some candy. This kept her happy for a long, long time.
01 August 2010
From Augusts Past
I thought it'd be fun to do a rewind and show a few pictures from the Augusts past. Jon and I have known each other now for about 8 years and we've shared many Augusts together...almost all of them in that time.
2002 - Jon IS wearing a do-rag. We were not yet dating. This trip is where it all began...can you feel the tension?
2004 - Backpacking in the Uintas. This is where I taught Jon to gut a fish.
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| 2006 - Jon just found out he's going to be a daddy! |
Here's to my Honey and many more Augusts to come.
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