A Funk.

Yeah, I'm a slacker. Do you ever feel like your life isn't worth writing down? In church on Sunday we talked about the importance of a journal, and though I don't write everything down, I consider this as much of a journal as anything. I decided I'd blog, even though there really isn't anything to blog about.

I'm doing my best not to get stressed out about the holidays, the money, the time I have to spend at work, the time I get to spend with family...but I fail. In my daily life I am a relatively organized person. I have time to do things that so many of my friends say they don't have time for- my house stays mostly clean, I get places on time and I usually have everything I need...I am very blessed. But the Holidays come around and I feel less and less "in order." I get overwhelmed with good intentions, and totally let down when I am unable to follow through. I'm not the only one am I?

Yesterday I took Ali to the dentist for the most obvious cavity I've ever seen, only to find out that it needs a "pulpotomy." Which is dental for "baby tooth root canal." Which is financial for "HOLY SH*%" It's almost Christmas and I get to spend 400 dollars on a tooth that's going to FALL OUT! But, if we pull it? Well, that could cause all kinds of "problems" which is dental for "expenses" in the future! KIDS! I know she doesn't want a root canal for Christmas...but...

So, what's the bright spot? I am the new buyer for a scrapbook store here in town...and I'm totally excited about it. I won't get paid except to get the stuff I want, but that's great! I get to shop, and buy what I want with someone elses money and even keep some of it! FUN! I already have a ticket to New Moon and get to see it on Thursday- and I'm ahead on a few things for Christmas. So here's to the season- and here's to trying!

Halloween in a nutshell

It was a busy week! But we had a lot of fun! Gage and Ali picked out their own costumes this year...unfortunately the days of the cute fleece Old Navy or Childrens Place costumes are over...but they looked great and had fun. We went to our ward carnival at the church where the kids got to play all kinds of games for candy, fish for prizes and dip apples. They were most looking forward to getting dressed up though, and we had fun getting them ready.

The day before Halloween we carved our pumpkins. I know you have to do it, but I HATE it. I can't just do an easy one either, I always have to try the hardest one, and if it isn't perfect, I hate it more! They turned out great though, the kids did great! Even though Gage did his upside-down- he just took the top off and set it on the porch head down!

Halloween was a long day for mommy. I didn't have to work for the first time in a while on Halloween, and I paid dearly! The first thing out of the kids mouths was..."can we go trick-or-treating yet?" And so it was ALL DAY LONG. We tried to do some of the fun things the city does for us, but they were incredibly crazy! The line to get into the Mayors Walk at the rec center was around the building, through the parking lot and into the vacant field behind it! Needless to say, we didn't attempt it. We went instead to Smiths, where the local radio station was giving out very LARGE handfuls of candy at a time! We still had to wait in line, but it wasn't so bad!

An extended holiday!

The kids and I went Saturday to my parents house in Springville. My Grandpa's 80th birthday was in Delta on Sunday and I didn't want to miss it! It was totally worth all the driving too, we had so much fun! It's always fun to see the whole family, but just as an added benefit, the MUTANT PINE NUTS were amazing! I'm not kidding! They are huge this year! And after making myself sick on them not once, but twice...I still don't think I've had enough!
We were a little late getting home on Sunday night, so instead of making the drive back to Vernal in the dark, the kids and I played hookey today and spent the day in Springville with my mom. We ran a couple errands, ate lunch at Olive Garden and went to the mall for the soul purpose of buying "smellies." I needed it, and I loved it!
I was spent though, the kids had worn me out! We were ready to go home about 3, but decided to take some pictures in the leaves. I think the kids had a blast, grandma had a pile about 3 feet high already started! They jumped around, and posed just enough to get a couple of great pictures between the two of us! Thanks for letting us visit mom! We had a blast!

Fun Friday...kind of?

I had to work this morning. Our semi-annual "Tent Sale" started at 9AM and I had to be there early to set up. It's more like a glorified garage sale- but the deals are great, if you can put up with the crowd that it draws...

I got off work about 1:30 in the afternoon and the kids were with my wonderful mother-in-law till I was able to come and get them. We went to lunch- the 4 of us and decided to go to the movie. We have all been wanting to see Where the Wild Things Are, despite what we've heard from others, saying it might not be the best kid show. I loved it, Gage and Ali seemed to love it, and I think Anah loved it too! Although, it is a pretty heavy show. At one point I looked through my own tears to see little Gage struggling not to cry and Ali in sobs- even Anah was wiping tears! I think a lot of the show went over my kids heads, but I thought it was great...really makes you think about your childhood- those moments when you thought you had it so rough.

Tomorrow I have to work too. I'll be leaving early to get to Springville though. One of my favorite people in the world is turning 80, and I can't wait to see him, and the rest of my family in Delta on Sunday! Grandpa Bob is really 80? It seems so weird, grandparents are the best invention in the world, and they shouldn't age...I don't think. I was happy enough to be going that I agreed to make pumpkin rolls to help out. I don't mind one bit- but they aren't my favorite thing to eat! Maybe it's good though, cause heaven knows I don't need it!

So, wish me luck on this whirl wind trip. My kids hate to be in the car... I only pray we can avoid bodily fluids being spewed or leaked on the way!

The P.I.S.

Such a funny little girl...Ali was telling me about school today and mentioned that her friend Trey wasn't the P.I.S. anymore! She meant V.I.P. but I thought it was so funny! This little girl makes my day!

Fun Friday?

Gage got the smiley face down!

Do you ever have those days where you can't muster up the energy to be "fun" at all? I am so disappointed with myself. I really want to spend the time that I have with my kids, with my kids. But hormones don't always allow us to be on top of our game. I hope I'm not the only one who feels this way. I thought I was going to take them to see the new movie, Where the Wild Things Are. I didn't really plan anything else because I thought I had it all worked out. Then Jon called me and told me he was going to take me out that night! It doesn't happen very often, so when it does, I do anything I can to make sure it works out. So, plan B? Well, it was fun while it lasted anyway! (For them, hopefully!)

I did it!

Today I did my first photo shoot with people I don't even know! This wonderful lady, Vicki Condie came in to Western Living with a friend of hers the other day, and we got on the subject of photography, (because I usually do when customers are in the mood to chat.) and she came back in the next day and asked me to take pictures of she and her cute husband Vic. That's right, Vic and Vicki! They were so much fun! And I have to say, I'm totally thrilled with the way things turned out. I just hope they are! Meanwhile, I had Ali with me. She was the perfect little assistant and we had so much fun together. After I finished with the Condies, I took some cute ones of my baby girl, thought I'd share!