Strawberry Days

My Life

So I took what Megs did and added a little more. I wanted to so a mosaic that represented my life. So here it is.
1. LOST, 2. LDS SLC Temple Morning Reflection, 3. Canon Robo-Photographer, 4. Drawing Room by Anna Maria Horner, 5. _MG_7603, 6. _MG_3403, 7. I love xmas, i love Elsie..... i love la vie..., 8. Eye Booger, 9. Clovis, 10. Stripes, 11. _MG_2186, 12. superbot!, 13. _MG_8544, 14. Untitled, 15. _MG_6094, 16. _MG_0683

Copying Megs

Thankful Thursday

Thursday I was thankful for...

1.Cora - She is amazing. I watched my brother's kids on Thursday night, sleeping at their house in Saratoga Springs.  Since Cora hasn't spent many nights away from her own bed she didn't do so well in the Pack n' play.  She eventually fell to sleep after crying for 15 minutes.  But she woke up about an hour later.  So I decided to put her in the bed with me and watch So You Think You Can Dance.  She was so tired but was fighting sleep while we watched the show.  She spent the next hour or so snuggling on every inch of the bed, including me.  Which was awesome cause she rarely just chills and snuggles with me unless she is really really sick. She also clapped at the end of each dance piece.  She has a very heightened sense for fine art :) She eventually fell to sleep at the foot of the bed.  So I drug her back to me and got her under the covers.

Even though I got no sleep that night I couldn't have asked for anything better then to snuggle with Cora and take in that small moment of realizing how much love a mom can have.

2. Cool Guys - Watching them be cool is so comical.  I know this is kind of a negative appreciation but I find small joy in watching cool guys make fools of themselves.  I was waiting outside of Costco for Pete when a huge Hummer pulled into a parking stall.  Well when the driver made his exit and tried to get out of the car I had to laugh.  I say try because he had done a crappy parking job and was too close to a tree.  Then as he stepped out he tripped on the step-up bar falling to his knees.  I wouldn't have laughed but he was cool, hat crooked, big shirt, bling, and baggy shorts so I figured it was ok to get a chuckle out of it. He of course recovered quickly and managed to walk into Costco still looking... well,  cool.

3. Strawberry Days- Every town has their special Summer celebration and PG has Strawberry Days.  I won't go into detail but I love it.  And what makes it so great is that we live on the parade route so it make that much more fun.

Cora's Toys

I find it hilarious what Cora plays with. She grabs the most peculiar things and they entertain her for hours. Today's toy of choice was one of Dad's extension cords. She draped it around her neck and tried for ever to connect the two ends. Then she walked around the house with it dragging and thought it was so cool.
She has also started a new language. She walks around the house talking so so so so much. But nothing even remotely resembles words. I LOVE IT. Hopefully I can get a recording of it.

Thankful Thursday

This week I haven't been very "Thankful" so I think I will throw in a few extra things to make me recognize my blessings.
Today I am thankful for.....
1. Shoes - Cora loves shoes and they keep her entertained for hours. She tries on every pair of her shoes and has now moved on to putting on her socks.
2. Early Rising - I have been rising a little earlier then usual and I love it. I feel I accomplish so much more in the day and I feel better.
3. Coach Gilchrist - He was my high school softball coach and I love him. He was like a dad to me through high school and always made me a better person. He magically appeared in one of our neighborhoods and made the ward that much better.
4. Tuesdays - I clean a house on Tuesdays and I LOVE IT. It's a lot of work but it's so great to come home with a check and an appreciation for a smaller home :)

UnThankful Wednesday

My awesome mom watched Cora last night so Pete and I could go to a Movie. We have wanted to see Iron Man for a really long time but just couldn't get things lined up. So we went and ate at Bajio and then headed to the theaters.
We have several movie tickets from rewards at Nu Skin. So while we were in line we decided it would be fun to give someone in line a pair of tickets. There weren't any couples in line. But we spotted a couple girls what looked like they would appreciate the tickets. So we handed them the tickets. Well they didn't even care, all they did was look at each other weird, take the tickets, and then left. Well thanks for saying thanks girls. Hope you don't enjoy your free movie.

New Pics

I realize I haven't put up pictures of Cora for a long time. I say this cause I assume no one really cares about much else :) So here are a few of my favorite pics from recent weeks.

Make-Up Monday of Thankful Thursday

I have missed a few Thankful Thursdays so I am doing a makeup post on this Monday. Make-up Monday!!!
Today I am thankful for....
1. Summer Mornings- I love and smell and feel of a summer morning.
2. Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner- This is the master cleaner. But it has to be the original. This product makes me so happy. It leaves everything clean and sparkling. It works on toilets, sinks, shower doors, windows, and anything that has tough water spots. In fact I will be cleaning all my windows this week with my trusty Lysol.
3. Little Brothers - Chad and Kade are the cutest uncles to Cora. Whenever Cora is bored at home or with Pete and I, I head up to my parents house and let Chad and Kade do their thing. They are so cute with her and always make her so so so happy.