Another Host Post

Awhile ago I posted about The Host, a Stephenie Meyer book. I just fell in love with Twilight and had just read the first 3 books (the 4th wasn't out yet) when The Host came out. I devoured it and look forward to the next 2 books coming out (not for awhile yet). I LOVE apoctolyptic stories. This one was probably was one of my favs. And now the big news........................The host is gonna be made into a movie. Not sure how they'll do it with 2 souls in one body- but you bet I will be there to see it!!! (Probably more excited about this movie- than I was Twilight- okay its' about even!)

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Whats-her-name.

First Carli went through the Hanna Montana phase.

Then it was the ICarly phase.

Now it is the Selena Gomez phase. She thinks that Selena Gomaz is the most awesome pre- teen queen ever. I have to agree, she is pretty funny- even to me.

Carli and I talked about what she wanted to be for halloween and I said, "Do you want to be.... whats -her- name from The Wizards of Waverly place. Carli just spit out, "SELENAGOMEZ!" as soon as I asked her and then gave me a big cheezy grin.

She even tucked a photo of Miss Selena in her piano music folder. I remember my obsession with actors/actresess and just giggle under my breath. If her pre-teen years start now wen she is 8- then how many more years do they last??? (Sigh...(giggle)....Sigh)

Bridger-isms.

Bridger has been super funny lately. He is just in that cute- kid stage where he understands so much- but still lacks the vocabulary to get his point accross completly.

This morning about 5am he comes into our bedroom because he just woke up. He was super tired and so I told him to go sleep in the spare bedroom (which is right next to our bedroom) because there is no room in our bed (Keep in mind that this is the kid that likes to spread out!) I hear him in there crying and getting upset. So I get up and go in there, only to find that Carli has made herself cozy on one side of the bed. Bridger is crying because he doesn't wanna sleep by Carli.

Me: Bridger, Why don't you wanna sleep by Sissy?

Bridger- Because it's borrrrinnng.

Wow- I didn't realize that was a valid excuse. (I'm usin' that one on my hubby- lol)

Bridger went to a birthday party today and brought home a sack of candy. Amongst the different pieces of goodies, there were several pieces of sour- coated licorice. Bridger ate one piece and made a face. Carli asked if he was gonna eat anymore and he said, "No, it's too spicy."

Takin' Care of Business

Is there a problem with teaching them early-on how to multi- task?

Back to School Daze.

The kiddos and I get soooo burnt out last year wth school and school activities. I am so glad that we had a nice sumer break, so when school started last week, at least I was ready for it. The kids were another story. I was told every time I asked about school that my kids did not like it. (to put it mildly) (Did I mention that last year was tough???)

I got an idea from reading Nienie to have a back to school party. Here and here are hers. I thought it was a wonderful idea and even though the kids himmed and hawed about having one- I think that they thought it as fun too.
I wanted the theme to be centeed around Pres. Hinkley's 6 Be's. But we really didn't get to discuss it b4 chaos broke loose.

I made them crowns, but my kidos decied that they were too old for crowns- boo!


I found these cute baskets and hot dog tray awhile ago at Target and was waiting for a fun evening to use them. We have hotdogs,fries, tater tots (at Carli's request).....

and tiny cans of pop!

A school bus cake topped off our evening !

After dinner, we played the board game of, "Are you Smarter than a 6th grader"

So far so good with school this year.

Birthday Boys!

Due to all our vacations this year- I haven't been able to post about my boyz birthdays. Bridger's birthday was in June Nolan and Jack are 1 day apart in Aug. (okay- one day and 8 years)
Happy Birthday boys and Yeah for this year!!!
(10, 5 and 2 )
School started today. But that is a whole other post!

Much Better!

Well- I still can't find my camera-but I have a temporary camera a ($30 one from walmart) It takes awful pics- but it will get the jobby done utill I find mine- or until I can get another one.

Carli got a haircut a few days ago. Here is her Teeny tiny before pic!

It is so nice to see her with style in her hair and not looking like the Amazon!!!

I look at her hair and mine feels lighter- aaaahhhh!

It's About Time!

Comes to bookstores Sept. 1, 09- After reading the first book- I could hardly wait the whole dang year for this one to come out. (Don't come over next week- the house will be ignored! Good thing school starts!!! )

Will they EVER leave??????

I am pretty sure that fruit flies are the Devil's Spawn! (...just saying)

Vacation!

Wanna know what is a real bummer? When you are leaving out of the front door for vacation and you totally loose your camera. That's right- poof!- Gone! I still have no idea where it is and it is driving me crazy! But anyway- here are some photos that we had taken with Jon's family in Utah!
(This super talented Lady took them and she as more of them on her blog!)
We were gone for a week and had a super duper great, relaxing time. We came back minus 2 kids (Nolan and Carli stayed with Gramma/pa Jacobs to help out on their ranch) We will pick them up in a little over a week!

Just a Funny!

This Guy is my new Hero!

Today, I Learned.....

-How my daughter's faith in our Lord NEVER ceases to amaze me and bring tears to my eyes.
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-That sometimes scriptures that I have heard all my life but never really understood can finally 'click' and bring new meaning and focus into your life (like this scripture verse, that was explained HERE and taught to me today by This Girl)

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-That I could get a tattoo of my dear husband on my forehead with the caption, "Neatest, Sweetest Man on the Planet" and it still wouldn't be enough to let him know that I know that I truly have the most loving and caring man at my side. (If this was too ooey- gooey for you (and I am not married to you)- it is okay- it wasn't for you!)

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-And finally, I learned that Jack CAN be good at church...(most of the time, he just chooses not to!)

Blackberry Season!

A Messy but Yummy Season!
(We made fresh blackberry syrup for our waffles yesterday!- yes, I know you are jealous!!!)

A Birthday Blog!

Yesterday was the Birthday of my mil and sil. I love these gals!

Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great one!!

Last week was my birthday. We didn't do anything special- but in the middle of the day, I decided to get creative and make a cake. We had a bunch of raspberries, so I went and picked them and put them in a real whip cream cake. (I heart real whip cream made from whipping cream!!!) We also had mint leaves that I put on top too- just to decorate!

So after I was done, I was cleaning up in the kitchen and Nolan and I had this conversation:

N: Mom, You should totally be on Chopped.

Me: Oh, thanks Honey, but that show is for professional chefs and cooks. I don't have those skills. They use food that I would have no idea of how to prepare and cook.

Me: I do have to say that I think it would be fun if they had a housewife version of that show.

N: What?

Me: Like where they give moms simple items to work with like a cake mix, hot dogs and mac n cheese.

N: Yeah- you could put the hot dogs in the mac n cheese and then put it in a cake mix and bake it.

Me: ????? - ummmm....yeah ....maybe?!?!?

Needless to say, I don't think I am gonna be on Chopped anytime soon!

Baby I'm Back!

I love taking trips- but don't like blogging afterwards cuz downloading all the pics takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r!

Anyway- we have been back for awhile and have had a great time with Grandma Sharon in Seattle. Before we left, Gran. Sharon's boyfriend, Paul, took Carli to a golf course to practice her swing!

And swing she did!

Jack came too, but was more interested in picking up stray balls, rather than swinging at them.

Then we went to Great Wolf Lodge. (An indoor water park in Grand Mound)

The kids had a blast in the water and they even had a wizard quest game that took us hours of walking around the hotel to find all of the clues.

Their buffet was super kid- friendly. The kids loved their fries in the shape of happy faces.

We went to the Aqaurium. We all enjoy sea-life and had a great time looking at all of the cool sealife.Bridge, would make a good jelly-fish....no?!?!?!?

Then we went to Seattle for the rest of the week. We went to the Science Center. Here are the kids in the butterfly house.

We saw some gorgeous butterflies. Jack was jumpy, but inthralled.
I didn't realize how big the Science Center is. We spent pretty much the whole day there. It was pretty awesome!

We also went to some fun attractions down by the Space Needle. After coming off of one of these rides, Bridger tripped and face-planted onto the asphalt. He got pretty banged up.Here he is the next morning. He woke up and was himself again! (He's a trooper!)
While we were in Seattle, Grandma rented a gorgeous lake-house for all of us.
My cousin Raina and her family came over for a night of fun!

It was the first time that my kids got to snuggle with her new baby, Harrison.

We put all the cousins together for a head-shot! I love this on of Harrison. He is suddenly aware of his cousins. (Priceless look on his face too!)
Thanks Grandma Sharon!

We had a great time!!!