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Thursday, March 27, 2008

Favorite Water Creature

Carter just asked me, "Mom, what is your favorite water creature?" Random, I know. Anyway, it made me wonder, what are your favorite water creatures? Let me know!

Oh, for the record, mine is a crab or a sea otter and Carter doesn't have one.

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

San Fransisco















For my birthday Jeff and I both decided that we needed a trip! We turned in some of Jeff's hard-earned sky miles, mom and dad picked up the kids, and we set off on an adventure. It was the first time Jeff and I had been away together in two years, so it was a great break. I was planning on sleeping in every day, but curse those body clocks! I was awake every morning (and all night) just as if Spike and Carter were with me. On the plus side, I used that time to consult the guide books and I can say, with certainty, that we saw most of the touristy San Fransisco things. And, for those of you who know Jeff, you won't be surprised to hear that Jeff was chosen from the crowd to be part of a circus show. We toured the city, ate fantastic food (including Dim Sum in Chinatown were we were the only white people in the place), and really enjoyed each other. As for being without the kids, it was hard at first, then we relaxed and had a great time. We stumbled into an awesome ceremony of sorts in Chinatown. I'll post the pics later, they are still on the camera.


Jeff is on the right, holding a 55 year old acrobat while she juggled fire!

I'm eating a crab sandwich in the pic....notice the craps watching me.

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

Easter Time


Okay, so Jeff and I are going to be out of town for Easter...I know, I know, mother of the year. Anyway, I'm on a mania to do "Easter things" before we go. We made some "arts and crafts" yesterday. Which was hilarious because you all know I'm not crafty. So today was the egg dyeing day. I've always done this with my mom's extended family and about a million kids. It has always been a fun family tradition, but, let's just say, a tradition you didn't want to have at your house. Picture 11 kids under 8 and about 12 dozen eggs. Add to that two sets of grandparents and 4 sets of parents supervising. It takes forever, lots of spills and a fight or two for good measure. Because this event wasn't in the cards for us this year, I was determined to bring a little of the party to my own house.

As soon as Spike fell asleep this morning, Carter and I set upon the project. I was expecting the worst. I'll say this, egg dyeing is a snap with one kid! One dozen down, only one broken egg and no spills. Start to finish, one half hour! I was expecting to have some chatting time with Carter. Unfortunately, he reported that , "I'm too busy working to talk Mom." Okay, over and out buddy. Lots of work was done today. The biggest hit was the use of the crayon to make "Cool Designs" on the eggs.

So in the end, the day was a success. Eggs are dyed. Fingers are green. Most importantly, I don't feel like a fully neglectful mother. I love these times with Carter!

Note the large amounts of blue and green eggs...the green one on the right is a "Dinosaur Egg!!!"

Thursday, March 6, 2008

Things About Me

WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Yes, Audrey Ann for my grandmas’ middle names. Audrey for my dad’s mom, Avril Audrey Butcher Nielson and Ann for my mom’s mom, Avon Ann Labrum Blanck

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED? This week when I went in to check on my sleeping boys. They are so wild in the day, but when they are sound asleep I forget about all the things they do that make me crazy and I realize what miracles they are. I pray I can enjoy every minute with them. They’ll be grown up in a heartbeat.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? Hate it

4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Turkey, the non-slimy kind from the deli.

5. IF YOU WERE SOMEBODY ELSE, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? I hope so.

6. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Yes, but I don’t know if Carter catches it.

7. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? Yes.

8. WOULD YOU EVER BUNGEE JUMP? I think so

9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Frosted Flakes

10. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No

11. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? No, and it sucks.

12. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM? Not a huge ice cream eater, but I like raspberry from the pizza place in Bear Lake after a long day on the boat.

13. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE? If they look happy….lame I know.

14. RED OR PINK? RED! Just ask Carter, red is my favorite color.

15. WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU STRUGGLE WITH ABOUT YOURSELF? I always kind of feel like an idiot…a frumpy idiot. I’m working on it
J

16. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? Embarrassed to admit…blue flannel pj pants and no shoes.

17. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE? Mini marshmallows

19. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Brick red

20. WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SMELLS? New baby, coffee and cigarette smoke outside on a cold day. Weird combo I know…..

21. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? My mom.

22. FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH? Basketball, but I’m learning to like football.

23. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR? Mmmm….many
J

24. WHAT IS YOUR EYE COLOR? Blue.

25. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? No, I have awesome vision.

26. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FOOD? I really like fish….but I like treats more. I’ve never really met a treat I didn’t like.

27. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy Endings ----life is scary enough for me

28. SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer, I love it!

29. HUGS OR KISSES? Hugs!

30. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED... Astronaut Farmer.

31. FAVORITE DESSERT? Depends…I always like Key Lime pie.

32. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING RIGHT NOW? - I just finished The Doctors Wife. It was okay. I tried to read the Persian Bride, but apparently I suck at history so I can’t follow the politics of the book. It’s going back to the library
J

33. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD? Baby spit.

34. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT? Project Runway Finale---it was fierce!

35. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Carter or Will when they get the giggles. (stole that from Cindy…but it’s the truth)

36. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES? Love the Stones.

37. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME? Australia

38. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT? Um, according to the pilates teacher, I have freakishly flexible ankles. Does that count?

FAVORITE PAIR OF SHOES- This is a seasonal choice. In the winter months I can’t be without my Dansko clogs. For the summer, Chaco flip flops are the only way to go!

NEW YEARS RESOLUTION – I was going to eat better, but since that resolution has already been broken, can start a “Turning 29 resolution? That resolution will be to eat better and get tough. Wish me luck…starting tomorrow J

WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW- I don’t know who sings it, but it is the one that goes , “I’m not gonna write you a love song…”

IF YOU HAD $200 TO SPEND ON YOURSELF WHAT WOULD IT BE- I need to give in and quit being cheap and buy a gym pass. So I can accomplish the “Turning 29 Resolution”

RANDOM THOUGHT- I need to get my battery charger.

FAVORITE PLACE TO GO IN THE CITY YOU LIVE IN – Bowling alley on Tuesday nights. We go and have hamburgers, hotdogs, fries and diet coke. I love seeing Cindy and Johnny and Gretchen. The boys love it…especially if Papa Gil is there to spend $20 on pinball and vending machine toys. I especially love to go when Jeff is out of town. I don’t have to cook dinner and I see adults!





Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Hi there! So I've finally given in to the Utah mom peer pressure, I'm doing a blog! I'm hoping this will be a good way to chronicle our lives. I have two wild and wonderful little boys. Carter is 3 and Will (AKA Spike) is 7 months. Jeff and I have been married for almost 8 years and I couldn't be happier. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with the whole empty blot page, so check in later for updates.