Stealing from Whit-Ing

A good family friend challenged her readers and I thought it would be fun.

Things I don't care about;
Cora being in her pajamas or grubby clothes all day. If I go out I dress her the best I can. But when we are in, what's the point?

Making presents or treats for every person in the neighborhood. I apologize but I am sure they will all get enough sugar creations to last them through the holidays. It doesn't mean I care about them any less.

Dressing like I "should." Whether this means dressing like an adult or like every other "Utah" mom I don't care. I do spot the occasional outfit that I would love to have, but we all know I couldn't put it together if I tried. So I wear what I want when I want and don't care. Although Pete's opinion does matter sometimes, he has a great eye.

Trying to be different. We are all different in our own way. And everyone is spending way too much time and effort to try to be different. Little do they know they are all being the same.

A certain person. She chose to see things the way she wanted to. And in doing so has ruined a great friendship for her husband and mine. But I don't care anymore. I have no regrets and did nothing wrong.

Eating too many Oreos. Until I am getting Oreo stained teeth I will eat Oreos to my little hearts content.

Staying up too late. Pete is a late owl and I hate going to bed without him. So I stay up way too late everynight.

Halloween

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Yes we are mean parents and dressed Cora up as a crass man for Halloween. But can you blame us? She looks just like him and it was the last Halloween she probably wouldn't have an opinion. Check out more photos on Pete's flickr account.

Thankful November

11.6.08
I am thankful for...
1. The LV Stott's. They give Cora great hand-me-downs.
2. Etsy, that place is a lookers paradise.
3. 4H, I learned how to sew with the help of my mom of course.

11.7.08
I am thankful for...
1. Rain.
2. Creme of Wheat, good eats.
3. My Lovesac

11.8.08
I am thankful for...
1. Gift Cards.
2. Good families to take pictures of.
3. Rubios, best fresh Mex around.

11.9.08
1. Strong missionaries going in the field.
2. Seeing old ward friends.
3. Sunday dinner at the Balmforth's.

Thankful November

11.4.08
I am thankful for...
1. My mom.
2. Gloriana's laugh.
3. Cora's early bedtime

11.5.08
I am thankful for...
1. The snow, so beautiful.
2. People who beg to watch Cora.
3. The ability to make money while still at home.

Copying Sue, again.

I am doing Thankful November again because it will helped me be more aware of how blessed I am.

11.1.08
I am thankful for...
1. The ability to work in my yard.
2. A husband who is a master of all trades.
3. My brother-in-law Ryan.

11.2.08
I am thankful for...
1. A good primary presidency that can shuffle things around when I am sick.
2. Coco-motion, best hot drink maker ever.
3. Pete taking care of Cora so I can sleep.

11.3.08
I am thankful for...
1. Roxanne's test was negative.
2. Best neighbor's, The Goodman's
3. Cora's dance moves.

Anyone need a house for the Holidays :)

Does anyone need or know someone who needs a nice place to stay during the holidays? Wouldn't you rather stay at a house with nice beds and a crib for your little one, instead of a blow-up mattress and a pack and play for the tike? Well here's your chance. During Christmas we are looking for someone to stay at our house. If you are interested let me know and I'll give you more details.

Cora's Fall

Cora has had a very eventful Fall. She has become even cooler and has outgrown her crib, nope she doesn't want to sleep in a toddler bed, she just climbs out of her crib without any help. Time for a crib tent, anyone anyone? She also got her first haircut. I know I know she doesn't even have much hair, but it was turning into a a scary front mullet and scraggly mess. So we just took a little off to help clean it up.
She is officially in nursery, although she has been coming with momma for awhile now. But she does pretty good with sharing and picking on the big kids. She attended her first NuSkin Convention and was a great sport running crazy with mom while I attended to everything I needed to at the Convention.
Cora took her first trip up to Gardner's Village. She loved trying to call the ducks to come to her. She got really frustrated and started clicking her tongue, that's when you know she really wants something.







She brought along some of her very favorite things and loved having them at the Village. Gretta of course and her stroller that Aunt Jer made for her. She's sitting in it :) She pushes Gretta around the house all day in that thing.














She of course busted out a few of her moves to let everyone know she has serious skills. Whenever Cora hears music she has to dance. I would describe her moves similar to those of Elaine Benis of Seinfeld.