Creative Lady

Emma had a project at school that she had to make a bear. She could make it anyway she wanted. I was very impressed with her creative little mind. She used a soup can for the body wrapped in construction paper, bottle tops off our diet coke for the legs, arms, and tail painted brown. The rest is pom poms. She really outdid herself.

Crazy Hair Day

Today was crazy hair day. This day is a lot of pressure because the kids get awards for how crazy their hair is. Moms in the Ranches go all out on making their kids look the craziest. I laid in bed the night before and couldn't sleep trying to think of what we would do. In the morning I was set with my plans. Emma came in the room and said "I'm doing my own hair today." Emma says what??? I was in shock. I know it was a great thing that she is growing up but it was one of those moments that made me realize she wont need me forever. She is getting big and soon she will not even like me:( JJ did his own thing as well. I am use to him doing his own thing but still, really already?!? Hey, at least Ellie let me do hers.

For Ellie's hair I did 4 braids just in case the other kindergartner moms forgot.  I didn't want Ellie to be the only one.  We did a different bow color on each braid. 

This cute little girl came over today...wait that is JJ

JJ makes the cutest little girl.

Emma actually did a great job.  She didn't need me at all:(

She does look pretty crazy. 

January smanuary

It is so weird how January seems to be the month of humdrum and blah. 

So many people have told me over the years that they get the winter blues come January.  

I have been fortunate that I haven't experienced this problem...
that is until now.  

Man on man, do I have it now though.  

I have been in the strangest kind of funk all month.   

I don't know if it is the let down of Christmas,

the fact that the "Most Wonderful Time of the Year" is over, 

or if it is just that there is absolutely no sunshine.  

What ever it is I don't like it.  

Not one little bit.  

I have been going tanning to try and get my spirits up 

but nothing seems to be working. 

I decided that I really need to just focus on the postive.

Now, if only I can find where I left it. hehehe

Weekend without the kids:)

Grandma Jan called this week and asked if she could take the kids Friday and Saturday so Jeron and I could have a night alone.  I didn't hesitate.  Heck Yes, you can.  I was so excited to have a break and spend some time with Jeron.  I pictured us watching a movie, and sleeping in late...ahhh!  So I was a bit shocked that we decided to actually do something different.  We have never been to Sundance Film Festival so we thought it might be fun to head up.  My cousin had mentioned that we could hang out with her husband so we knew we could at least do that.  We started on our way and I realized I had forgotten my camera.  This was a pain in the booty because I knew there was a chance we could see someone famous.  DANG!  We got up there and decided to shop for a bit and then we ate at Baja Cantina.  We had a great time just the two of us able to actually talk. Then we waited for the bus to take us up to Main Street. 

The street were crowded with people.  I will have to say this was not my crowd.  I am so glad I am not single.  Yikes, dating has to be tough now days.  We called Roger Jeron's brother in law and he got us into the Playboy Party.  We went in and said hi, but didn't stay. 

There was this jacker walking around.  I had to get a picture with him because he thinks he is the Tin Man and I think he is a Hersey Kiss.

We had almost given up on seeing anyone famous, my cousin and her husband were a bust because they had already left and didn't respond FB.  I called them but by then it was too late.  So we thought we might end up just going home with no thrills.  Then we saw some girls crowded around a window.  There was a bench by the window so I got up on it so I could see what they were all seeing.  There he was...

Ross the Intern at the Bing Party in Park City

I decided that if I acted a little silly, and waited until he looked at me I could get his picture.  I finally caught his eye and he waved at me.  I asked if I could take his picture and he said "Yes, I will come out to you."  He came out side and hopped the railing to get to me.  He was so sweet.  He even asked his camera guy to come over so that we could get good lighting.  He was so nice and took pics with everyone in the crowd.  All the girls that had been whispering about Ross came up to me and thanked me for getting him to come out.  It was so much fun. 

Ross is so funny.  It was nice to feel a little bit young again.  Jeron even thought it was pretty cool of him to come out and take pics with me.  Then we found out that we had missed Ryan Seacrest by minutes.  Dang!!  He was not as nice as Ross though.  (too cool=Lame!)

This kind of got Jeron and I excited to see more.  That is when I saw him "Wee Man" from Jackass.  I knew this would make Jeron's night.  I told Jeron, "There is the guy from Jackass".  He started looking through the sea of people.  I didn't know how to get Jeron to look down because I couldn't remember Wee Man's name.  I kept pointing down but he was right in front of me.  Finally I whispered in Jeron's ear, look down he is the short one.  He laughed and saw him right away.  We started to try to catch up but got stopped by some girls selling beer.  They told us it was the best beer we would ever have.  We both laughed a little and then headed on but lost Wee Man.  So no pic of him.  

After our star gazing we got a call from Roger to come back to James Franco's party.  I didn't know who that was and neither did Jeron but we headed back.  The crowd was INSANE so we told Roger to just go back in and we were going to pass.  A guy standing in line said "That is a power move."  Now that I know who James Franco is I still am glad I got out of line and didn't wait.  Seriously, this is not my crowd.  It is funny to see people that are famous but to stand in line and be weeded out like cattle that is not my kind of fun.  The best part though, Jeron and I got in past all these people just because of Roger.  It was crazy seeing the bouncer passing on everyone and then helping Jeron and I get through.  I then we turn it down.  Ha, priorities people!!!

After all of our excitement we rode the bus back to the car and headed home.  This is the only pic we got together that we didn't take and it is horrible.  It was fun to be silly again.  I am glad Jeron indulged me. 

On saturday he took me to Lai Cia Noodle house in SLC.  It is really yummy and sooo spicy.  The only bad thing is they have Pepsi instead of Coke.  Ugh.  Thanks Grandma Jan for letting us have such a fun weekend.  It was very needed and the kids had a great time. When we picked up the kids they were out playing in the snow with Brock.  We chatted with Grandma, Grandpa and Jennifer.  It was nice to see Jennifer and Brock.  The kids had a blast with them also. 

After Grandma's house we headed to Jana and Graydon's house for a birthday party for Anneka and Jana.

Happy Birthday Ladies

we LOVE you two!!

It was fun to hang out and see her family.  We had a great time and don't know why we don't get together more often.  Oh, ya we are moms with schedules and all that stuff called life.  Haha

Megan and Chris are hitched today.

It was a beautiful freezing cold day at the Draper Temple. Megan and Chris picked January 7, 2011 to be sealed for time and all eternity. They had a beautiful wedding ceremony. The cute man that married them had some wonderful advice. I always leave a sealing feeling like marriage is beautiful. I love being reminded of this. Megan was a beautiful bride. We loved seeing her so happy. Chris is a great guy.

Elsie + the things she says.

Elsie is often saying hilarious things and since I don't have a memory anymore I was reminded by my good friend today that I need to document them.


Jeron's dad:  "Giive me a kiss".
Elsie:  "No, but I will show you my boobie." and lifts her shirt.
Grandpa: (directed to us) "I sure hope she no longer does this when she is 16"


ME TOO...

I was laying in bed with Elsie and there was an annoying squeak happening.  It was off and on but not consistent.  I couldn't figure out what it was but I just laid still and ignored it.

Elsie: "Mom"
Me:  "What"
Elsie:  "That noise is freaking me out."

Love that silly girl.

Elsie + Lucy = Love

Elsie loves to mother Lucy and Lucy loves to watch Elsie. It is cute to see these two together.

Just love these two girls.

I wish I had gotten a picture with Ellie and Lucy.  Ellie loves Lucy so much.  Lucy loves to watch Ellie and smiles at her all the time. 

Love my babies.

Today we have to send Lucy back and we won't see her for 6 months.  It is so hard because she changes so much while she is away.  We will miss her.

Look who is ONE and 59

We got to go to Lucy's 1st birthday party because they had it here.  She was so cute.  She loved all her gifts.  She of course loved the paper and boxes. 

The room was decorated so cute.  Lucy got to have her own cake.  She was so funny when she realized it was for her.  She started to suck on the frosting.  She was "nursing" the cake.  It was hilarious.  And if you wanted to have a piece she would share.  Too cute.

After the party she had her after cake bath in the sink.  It brought back memories of JJ doing the same thing.  JJ also had his party at Papa and Mama's.

It was also Papa's party and for his birthday we all gave him Skydiving.  My mom isn't too happy, but Dad sure was:)