Here's to our crazy life with 4 kids and a dog!

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Pinewood Derby

Today was our first experience with Pinewood Derby's. I must say I have always been fascinated with it and wondered what in the world goes on and today I found out. The eldest had a good time making his car and had a good time racing it. Since it was our first time we didn't really know what we were doing so his car wasn't weighted or anything fancy like that. But he did ok and I think everyone had a great time. Dad stayed home with the youngest 2 since one of them shouldn't be around people yet. She is doing better, but better safe than sorry!

Friday, January 30, 2009

Boogie Wipes


I just had to share my latest find with you. It's Boogie Wipes. Soft wipes that aid in getting rid of the boogies. They are great and aren't hard on red and ouchy noses. I found them at walmart. They work better than regular tissue and my littlest one right now doesn't scream when I wipe her nose. That right there is worth every penny!

Wednesday, January 28, 2009


My little baby girl is so sick. She was diagnosed with RSV and an ear infection this morning at the doctor. Bummer. She just can't stay well. She has to have breathing treatments 4 times a day and antibiotics 2X a day. It's going to be really fun in our house for the next 10 days. If she's not any better by next week we have to go back and the doctor will then assess her for asthma. Oh the joy. She's a trooper though and I know she'll pull through this with flying colors.

Sunday, January 25, 2009

Girls Night Out

Several sisters in the ward decided to go to dinner and a movie last Friday night. I didn't stay for the movie part because I didn't really want to see Bride Wars (I know I'm crazy) so I rented movies and came home. But the dinner was fun. We went to Applebee's and had a grand time. I wasn't sure how many would be there but it was a nice turnout. I think we may do this once a month. That would be great-all mom's need a break to get together every now and then!



Saturday, January 24, 2009

We will miss Kay Yow!

Thursday, January 22, 2009

Thanks to Kelli for sharing! It made me chuckle!

Monday, January 19, 2009

There's no better way to spend a holiday afternoon. Sleeping and goofing off....



Sunday, January 18, 2009

HOLY DOUBLE JOINTED BATMAN!!!!!!!!!!



Yikes!!!!

Monday, January 12, 2009

Random

I stole this from our friends' Aaron and Shanna's blog. It's not a tag really, just if you want to kind of thing. If you want to, just copy, paste and bold the things you've done on your blog.

1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula
10. Said "I love you" and meant it
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise
15. Seen the Northern lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty - wanted to but they were closed!! :(
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables try to every year....
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb?
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Taken an ice cold shower
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors - not only visited but I lived there for a while
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time - when I taught school
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Survived a Hurricane
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch - it’s the only way to make cookies!
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently - I’d like to include southern in my list of languages!
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy -
70. Found out something significant about your ancestors
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating --NEVER!!!
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair - haven’t seen my natural color since I was 12
103. Been a DJ - summer internship-I was becca the weather goddess…so yeah I’m bolding it!
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all four - Duchess didn't speak to me for a week after wards!!
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people
108. Brought out the worst in people
109. Worn a mood ring
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe.
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco
118. Played in a band--does a symphony orchestra count? yeah I think it should!
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need -
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant - does riding a camel count too?
127. Published a book - I have poetry published in a book, it so counts!
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in a historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one- putt putt, I can't golf to save my life
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Ran a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class - so worth it!!
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo - but only in the stake choir……
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle- sort of....
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem see #127
159. Carried your lunch in a lunch box
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hotel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser
186. Joined a union - no way!
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a camp fire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Had a body part of yours below the neck pierced
198. Built your own PC from parts
199. Written your own role playing game
200. Been arrested - no but I was frisked once……….long story

Monday, January 5, 2009

Tombstone

We spent January 1 at Tombstone. Papa requested it. It was after all his birthday. We had a great time. Ate some good food, got dusty and ended the day with homemade fudge. Happy Birthday daddy/Papa!