Sat. Aug 8, 2009

Weirdness. Dressing my kids in layers in the middle of August. Go figure. When you are in the middle of Yellowstone park, rain, rain and more rain, and temps in the low 60's....COLD! At least if felt cold. Poor Carsey babe, shivering like crazy!

Fri. Aug 7, 2009

Thanks Afton sweets for some totally awesome, old-fahioned, salt-water taffy. Barrels and barrels of flavors to choose from. Not to mention homemade fudge, chocolates and of course Jelly-bellies. Don't worry Jen, we've got your bag. Courtesy of Grandma, of course.

Thurs. Aug 6, 2009

Loved this moment. Have always loved my uncle Alan. Sometimes I swear he loves me more than my own dad does. Not saying that to feel sorry for myself, sometimes I really just think it is true. He has always been there for me. So touching to see that love he has for me, passed on down to my child. Thank-you Uncle, you have truly been a blessing in my life!

Wedn. Aug 5, 2009

All packed and ready to go...big trip tomorrow, Island Park! Wow..I sure do pack alot of stuff. Rather have to much than not enough though. Stayed up until 2:30 getting everything ready, and woke up at 5:30. Funny how being a mom of young kids gets you accustomed to not alot of sleep. I run off 3 hours just fine.

Tues. Aug 4, 2009

Can't go to the grocery store (Walmart) without stopping at their delicious bakery. Ha, Walmart have a delicious bakery, I think not. Carson however will tell you otherwise. Every trip he finds the sickest, gooiest, fly-coverded, completely unappetizing doughnut he can find. Usually the ones with bright red or blue frosting that stains his mouth and teeth. He cries the entire way home cause I won't let him eat it in the car. As soon as we get home, I unload and he devours his doughnut. Well to each their own I guess.

Mon. Aug 3, 2009

Nothing better than a nice clean car. I don't know why I bothered, considering we leave for Island Park in 2 days. It will be junked up with treats, drinks, not to mention all the crap I haul along for our little family of four. You would be amazed at all the stuff I am capable of bringing. None the less, it just feels better to be traveling in a clean car. So thanks honey for making it happen!

Sun. Aug 2, 2009

Uh-oh..I think I might be breaking the biggest 365 rule of all. TWO PICTURES...how dare I. How was I supposed to choose though. One of the greatest things about Sundays is family naps. Thiago zonked out on the couch with Carson. I had rocked Lincoln to sleep and just left him in the chair. And low and behold a couple of hours of uninterupted ME time. That rarely happens. Love my kids, but I also love a break.

Sat. Aug 1, 2009

Congratulations Tanner on your decision to be baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. So glad we were able to witness this special day with you. As I watched you head into the baptismal font, standing there next to your dad all dressed in white. Well, I just couldn't hold back the tears. How close to heaven you are, you amaze me every single day. What an incredible spirit you have got in that little body of yours. Can't wait to see the things you do with it. Always, always remember that your Teri loves you, from day one I have loved you!

Fri. July 31, 2009

Poor Lincoln bug. Getting a new tooth and a stuffy nose all at the same time. Which of course results in a fever. Now a sick baby is most certainly not my highlight of the day. However, for a kid that won't sit still and is constantly trying to leap out of my arms, the chance to sit and cuddle him up. That my friends is a moment worth remembering.

Thurs. July 30, 2009

From barbies, dolls, school and house. To the crazy teenage years of dating, dances, hairdo's, clothes. Here we are all grown-up, just starting this crazy thing called motherhood. Dirty diapers, counting pennies, wiping noses....through it all this girl remains one of my best friends. There is a special place in your heart that only a sister can fill. I for one am so grateful for that beautiful dark haired, brown-eyed baby girl born on July 30, 1984. Happy 25th Ash!

Wedn. July 29, 2009

Ah sprinklers. What is it about them that I so love. I love the sound of the rainbirds as they flip back and forth. I love to hear them through my bedroom window at night. I love the smell of them as they hit the pavement. The look of them dripping off perfectly manicured lawns. Especially these little hand sprinklers, just something good and old fashioned about it. We have a few dry spots, so I pull out my trusty little friend and she goes to work. Summertime!

Tues. July 28, 2009

Why do I have a picture of my door do you ask. Cause this door gave us a good laugh today. Our home teacher was leaving our house, he bent down to fix his shoes. Stood up and smack, ran right into the door. Poor guy, he was so embarrassed. Mumbled something about the window being really clean and literally ran out to his car. As soon as he was safely pulled away from the curb, Thiago and I busted up. I feel bad for laughing at his expense, but holy cow. I have heard of this happening but never actually seen someone walk into a glass door. Funny!!

Mon. July 27, 2009

So many colors, styles, prints, choices. Redoing the kids' bathroom, I am a little sick of the animal print. Will let you all know when it is finished. Wish me luck in the choosing.

Sun. July 27, 2009

The young women's president was sick, so I got my first shot at going to ward counsel. After that they surprised me by saying I had PPI for the young women's. WHAT...no one told me about that. I totally just guessed my way through it, and told them what I think they wanted to hear. Who knows. I did my fair share of whining once I got home but we all know I secretly love that kind of thing. Love to be busy, feel important, organizing, planning, all that fun stuff that goes into being a part of a presidency. I really am enjoying this calling.