Flashback Friday - Alicia

It's that time again. Today's Flashback is starring Alicia. Alicia and I grew up in the same ward together. Her sister is Diana (remember with the hair). You can read Diana's post for a more detailed version of my friendship with Alicia. Sorry I'm a little busy at the moment trying to get ready to move out of my house. Don't forget, it's still not too late to join in the fun.

Farrah, Allyson Alicia, Kim

Angie, Chad, Alicia, Jamie in Allyson and Farrah's bedroom

Alicia, Cori, Anne at girls camp

Charlotte, Mary Ann, Alicia at my wedding

Stuck In My Head - Pretty Little Souped Up Four Wheel Drive

This song, although one of my favorites, is really driving me crazy right now. It might have something to do with the fact that Emily has had it on continuous replay in the CD player for the past 3 days. I can't find a decent version that I can embed so click here to see.

WebCam Wednesday - Something's Fishy

You might have had enough of our vacation by now. But I haven't. So too bad for you. We went to the most awesome aquarium while we were in Gatlinburg. AWESOME. For real. And just in case you don't believe me, here is a video to prove it. This underwater tunnel has a moving sidewalk that takes you through it and it lasts forever. I couldn't believe how long it was.

Third Time's A Charm? Yeah, We'll See About That.

I just finished giving monster baby her third bath of the day. Why the need for a bath this time? She climbed onto the bathroom counter and schmeared hand soap all about her face and neck.

Monday Morning Musings - Nose To The Grindstone

Huhhhhhhh.......Right now I am taking a much needed break from packing. I'm startin' to freak out. How much stuff is actually necessary for human survival? I am guessing we have more than enough. Huhhhhhhhh..........

Last week when we got a contract on the house I told Steve we are going to play a fun game for the remaining 2 weeks we have left in this house. It is called, "What can we make for dinner out of the food we already have". I am not packing up a bunch of food. We have a pantry and 2 refrigerators/freezers full of food. I really do have plenty of food for meals. Only we are running low in the snack department. Remember we had just gone on a trip right before we sold the house so I hadn't gone shopping for a while before that. So last night I was starving. I went to find a snack. This is what I had: a glass of OJ, a handful of crasins, and a chunk of peanut butter cookie dough. All of those things in and of themselves are quite tasty. Together, not so good.

I think I am the only person in the world who hasn't watched any of the Olympics. None. And guess what? I have zero desire to.

I think it is funny how life works. At the end of the school year back in May, I was so ready for school to be over. I was so sick of schedules. I was sick of having to get everyone up and ready and out the door every morning. I was sick of pre-school drop off and pick up. I was sick of homework. I was sick of bedtimes. I needed a break. Well right now, a week before school starts, I am so ready for it to start. I am sick of not being on a schedule. I can't wait to get back into our nice little organized routines. I am ready for my children to go to bed at a decent time. Holy cow am I ready for that.

I guess I better go back......and pack. Jack.

Get Your Motor Runnin'

This picture is of Steve when he was riding on our vacation. Apparently they have a sort of roadside "Paparazzi" that photographs people riding and then posts the pictures online for purchase. I bought this picture and they said I could use it on my website as long as I gave them credit, so here it goes. Photo courtesy of killboy.com

Turned Tables

The girls were down in the basement watching TV. I went down just in time to hear the catchy tune at the beginning of the show. I naturally broke into a little jig. Emily looked at me horrified and said, "MOM! STOP IT!", "MOM! YOU LOOK RIDICULOUS!", "MOM! PLEASE STOP NOW!".

Well, of course, that only made me want to do it more.

So she yelled up the stairs, "HEY! GUY WHO'S FIXING OUR DISHWASHER! COME DOWNSTAIRS AND WATCH MY MOM DANCE!".

That pretty much put a stop to it.

Flashback Friday - Juliekins

Here we are again. Flashback Friday, staring you. I am gonna say this again, cause I still have people commenting, it's not too late for you-click here. Today is my friend Julie's turn. Julie moved into our neighborhood about a year and a half ago (is that right Julie?). I remember the first day I met her, we sat next to each other in Relief Society. I found out that we were both Texas girls. Julie has become a good friend since then.

Decorating Halloween cookies at Betsy's house. Julie is in the back holding the baby.

The Zoo. Max, Meg, Zac, PJ, Matt, Madi, Caleb (Julie's son), Kylee, Emily, Aubrey

A little girls night we had at my house. Emalee, Allison, Julie, Jessica, Laura

Dianna, Julie, Emalee, Allison, Jessica

Last month at the park. Julie, Allyson, Betsy, LaRee

Thinkin' Thursday - Pack Rat

2 rooms down

a freaking heck of a lot more to go

14 days and counting

i'm thinkin' i have a pretty.....massive.....job.....ahead.......

but i'm not complainin'

i'm very happy to do it

WebCam Wednesday - Water Fight

I told you about the water fight we had on vacation. Here is a little piece of it.