the life and times of me, a mother of six beautiful children and the wife of the most wonderful man I've ever known
Friday, November 30, 2007
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Patsy's Great Gift Idea #4
Last year I sent all of my siblings a 1 lb. box of nuts & chews. Every year since I can remember we've sent a small box to Brett's sweet aunt in Virginia. This is the easiest gift to give & send. Just a few clicks & it's off. They have just about any price range too. This is my absolute favorite chocolate in the whole world. I don't care what anyone says... there's just no other like it. It is so great. Everytime I buy chocolates from somewhere else (which isn't very often) I am dissapointed. Not enough like See's.
I have a lot of fond memories of See's. Which by the way, you can't get back east. My sister Debbie used to always get me a piece when we went shopping at South Center mall growing up. It seems like it was a lot, but I was young so maybe it was just once. Either way the memory is stuck in my mind and it's a good one. I also remember one year someone sent what seemed at the time a huge box to our family when I was young. It was so exciting. I remember sitting on the top bunk playing a game with my other older sister Johnna & we had the box of chocolate up there with us.It's so fun to bite into a piece and see what you've got. I personally like the nuts & chews. Also their bridge mix is like nothing you've ever tried- trust me. My favorite piece... well, the scotch mallow, or the chocolate covered walnut, or the rectangle one with the carmel & almonds then half way dipped in milk chocolate, the victorian toffee, or maybe the key lime pie truffle, the blueberry truffle... you get the idea.
*have you ever had See's Chocolate?
* what's your favorite piece?
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Patsy's Great Gift Idea #3
The kids absolutely loved it. We only got to go a couple of times before we moved to Denver & when we got there we bought one there. It was such a great thing for our kids!
Why do I love it? You can go anytime! It's air conditioned in the summer, heated in the winter, & endless fun for the whole family. When we came to Utah 10 years ago the Salt Lake children's museum was extremely lacking. But good news for us... the new one at the Gateway just opened last year & it is state of the art - fantastic! It is pricey but worth it. We didn't get one right off the bat because I was so silly thinking we needed one for 8 people. Like Megan, Brian, jack or even Hailey are going to want to go?! (Downsizing my family has been difficult for me.)
So for Christmas we are getting a pass that will be for Brett & I, Chloe, Trent & a friend. That way they can bring someone with them or on the off chance one of the older kids want to go we are prepared. (hey a gal can dream can't she?)
Check out the Salt Lake City Gateway Children's Discovery Museum here.
*have you ever been to a children's museum?
Fussy Peanut
I went with her to the store just before I left to buy some of this.
Doesn't he look better already?
All she had was the samples the doctor had given her. We just about passed when we saw the price- even though we knew it was gonna be big bucks - but come on people $27.00 for the little can. They don't even sell it in the big can. I thought my sister was gonna get fussy and cry herself. It's worth it if it helps him even a little!
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Patsy's Great Gift Idea #2
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Isn't it pretty?
It's freezing here. Literally the highs are only going to be in the 30's for the rest of the week. brrrrr.
* what did you do today?
Patsy's Great Gift Idea #1
Won't we look good with our little faces on tiles? Who knows maybe you'll be there!
*did you check out the game's website?
*what do you think?
Sunday, November 25, 2007
I've Been Tagged
Saturday, November 24, 2007
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Friday, November 23, 2007
Sisters
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
Putting Up The Lights
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
SPT~ my shadow, can you see it?
Lead it's on the toys...now the dishes???
Can you believe there could be lead in the dishes we eat on?
I love my lead free fiesta ware even more now.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Great Night
Saturday, November 17, 2007
So, I got some of these & a bunch of other stuff & wrapped it in a box all cute with a bright note saying WE LOVE YOU- YOUR FAMILY!
Then I paid - and the guy behind the counter says- okay it'll be there Monday.
WHAT THE *&%$#@?
The service only runs Monday - Friday.
I started to cry.
That poor guy behind the counter.
Luckily I came home to this...
(Brett & trent working on a ramp for his skate board)
And our first letter from the missionary.
He sounded a little nervous, but good. He sent it Thursday and hadn't gotten any of our letters yet so I could tell that was not good. I am sure he got something Friday & today. I know now he will get some goodies & two day old stale maple bars on Monday so that's good. Sheeeesh! He'll be thrilled for sure.
Well, there's nothing like a trip to Costco the Saturday before Thanksgiving to cheer us up, right? Hopefully tonight we are gonna go see this
* have you ever started crying in the store before?
(I'm really not even a crier- this whole experience has been crazy for me)
*have you seen this movie?
Friday, November 16, 2007
Guess What I Stopped Doing
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Day at the MTC
Brothers!
(Don't tell Brian- Jack has already rearranged the bedroom.)
Hailey & Brian.
She got his cell phone. On the way home in the car Trent told Jack that when he goes on his mission he's taking his cell phone & when he (Trent) goes on a mission Jack gets nothin.