just a few...

Just a few of my favorite gals...

holding a few of my favorite guys.

Sunday after church 

baby time

2-24-2013

a shower for 2

Two weeks ago

Laura had a baby shower-- well a babies shower.

(DOES SHE LOOK AMAZING OR WHAT?! I can't believe there are two?!)

That's right!

TWO BABY BOYS

are 

ALMOST HERE!

 the Lovely Johnson ladies were there

-Ella, Caroline, Lily, Karen, Larkin-

Wende, Lisa, Lauri, & Kristy

The shower was at Laura's parents house

and her sweet mom made the most delicious rolls!

All of my sweet friends made salads & they were fantastic.

I can't believe I didn't take a picture of the food?

probably because my mind was on these

the dessert-

Cupcakes!!

Have I told you how excited I am that these babies are coming?

Probably not, because I have been in denial- trying not to think too much about it. 

I hate waiting... BUT NOW I CAN BE EXCITED BECAUSE

LAURA IS SCHEDULED FOR A C-SECTION ON FEBRUARY 12!!!

THIS COMING TUESDAY!

(c- section because they are breach)

She is 37 weeks along & 38 weeks is full term for twins.

The last time they were measured (over 2 weeks ago) they were each over 5 lb.

We are talking- she is going to have these babies full term & she is going to be able to bring them home.

 Oh Heavenly Day In the Universe

Good news in an otherwise cold & dreary winter.

My boy- and his sweet wife-

are having babies. What could be better than that?

I just have to tell you- Laura has been absolutely amazing through this. She is so miserable & never complains. She is one tough cookie & she is going to be the best mom to these little boys. They are so lucky- we are so lucky.

just what's up at our house?

Laverne & Shirley are laying so many eggs!

~We love them~

Sunday, Brittany invited us all to dinner at her new house!!!
YES she is all moved in & it is lovely. 

we walked over... so fun...

But, took Nya for a walk first just because.

The views this time of year are absolutely breath taking.

Tuesday night was so exciting!!!

until Mitt lost... and I love Mitt.

~sigh~

We had a little election party with the Johnsons.

YUM-- the food!!

But boo--- didn't end our way.

Oh Well- we will join Mitt & Anne & pray for our president & support him, because that's what we do.

(Kind of looks like we are having an IPhone reading party?)

Yesterday the very Lovely Laura invited me to go with her to see the babies at one of her many, many ultra sounds that she will be having for the twins.

I WAS BEYOND THRILLED & SO HAPPY THAT LAURA IS SO GENEROUS & KIND TO ME!!

Laura is almost 23 weeks along & this is baby A.

Isn't he cute! Oh the joy!

It was amazing & confusing... seeing two TWO babies in there!

CRAZY exciting- I've never seen anything like it.

It has been unseasonably warm here with temps in the high 60's & low 70's.

NO I'm not complaining. We have loved it. Especially Trent who goes outside & watches the stars all wrapped up in a blanket at night. Here is a shot of our Facetime.

He is such a sweet kid.

Today as I drove home from work I couldn't help but feel mixed emotions.

Tomorrow a BIG snow storm & weather change.

We are so blessed to have such a lovely fall.

It's time though-- time for winter to get a start. 

Please, not too heavy? Jack- hasn't seen winter in 2 years- amazing huh?

After work I met Hailey at the fabric store where I picked up some good solid white fabric to finish up a second baby quilt for my sister in law Lyn. 

Lyn has adopted two babies in the past couple of years-- without getting a quilt!?

 What in the world?? Gotta get this done- 

Hailey left me this on my phone & I really love it.

thanks-- love you hailey

NOw--- I'm getting dinner started-- tacos.

What's up with you?

oscar party 2012

Sunday night we had a little Oscar party at our house.

We invited our favorite par-tiers-- The Johnson's- of course!

I got carried away in the excitement, lost my phone. This is the only picture of people I took.

I'm ashamed & embarrassed of myself.

After the food was all prepared, I hung up my apron- my phone was in the pocket. I really do love people more than food--- although it isn't a surprise I don't fit in an Oscar worthy dress.

We started off with Italian sodas.

Isn't she pretty?

Greek dips with homemade pita bread- thanks to Karen- this was so good!

I must have missed the photo opp of the pita bread- yum.

Veggies & dip- don't let it be said that I don't appreciate healthy food.

Hot artichoke & chicken dip. 

(oh heavenly day)

Pioneer Woman's BBQ meatballs

I saw her make these Saturday on her new Food Network show. YUM- in real life they did not disappoint. 

PW's Food Network show makes me happy.

 It is the best cooking show ever.

 When I watch it I feel better about America's future, life, humanity, family, and... cowboys. I've considered buying Brett his own pair of chaps- if you know what I mean? Have you seen it? You really need to see it. By-the-way--- she has a new cookbook coming out in March. So far Salt Lake City is not on her list for book signings. Dang it- I loved meeting her last time around. I started blogging just before she did & I've been reading her all along - our blogging success hasn't been quite the same... oh well. I can't help but adore her. She lives in my mother's hometown after all!

Okay, back to the food...

 for dessert we had this INCREDIBLE- Chocolate Cake with peanut butter frosting- again thanks to Karen. I made darling individual parfaits- which I didn't get a picture of. My camera was lost before we pulled them out of the refrigerator.

So- what did you think of the Oscars?

I thought the company & food was a lot of fun- the show was okay too.

christmas break times two edition

Over Christmas break we have been so blessed!

We were invited to eat dinner with our friends the Johnsons not once... BUT TWICE.

Okay, the second time we kind of invited ourselves?

It was awesome!!

Besides having excellent taste (Karen & I love the same kinds of food) the company can't be beat. Just look at these lovely gals. Somehow Larkin escaped the photo?

Lily & Hailey

Hailey & Lily

two cuties- both so funny



They like to take funny pictures of themselves & put them on facebook.

It just cracks me up.

 Caroline & Chloe- best friends since kindergarten.

Really I couldn't ask for a better friend for Chloe.

 I love you Lily & Caroline.

I really do!

 I love your whole family- we all do!

 Your just so darn easy to love.

Besides eating with the Johnson's twice-- we also ate here twice.

It's true that I haven't quite figured out all of my new year's goals. I do have a couple.

#1 goal of 2012- no more crappy cheap cheeseburgers for me!

If I want a burger- this is the place.

Tony Burgers

Rated the #1 new place to eat in Utah & the best shake in the state!

I tell you what...

This place makes all other burger places look like junk. Even In & Out Burger.



It's amazing--- AMAZING I teLL YOU.

mmmmm

What makes them so good?

The meat is fresh, a combo of beef that has such great flavor. Hamburger meat that has flavor? Ya- I had no idea either? Also- the fries... oh mama.. they double fry them. Ketchup, fry sauce & Hickory fry sauce. Need I say more?

{ Tonyburger's signature Strawberry Coconut shake}

The Johnson's & Tony Burgers

what do they have in common?

Two things we need a lot more of in 2012.

blown away

It's been a very hectic, crazy, scary & long couple of days.

The wind came for a visit.

East wind- came to my town & blew hard. Gusts up to 102 MPH to be exact.

It started early Thursday morning around 2:00 AM. I was awake... so I know. Around 3:30 AM Trent woke up & we went downstairs- hoping not to wake up Brett. The power was out- and we landed on the couches. We didn't sleep much... and around 5:30 the power was back on & we turned on the news. Semi trucks were knocked over on the freeway, trees were down all over town. The weather man said if you live in our town- do not send your kids to school no matter what! School had not been canceled. Soon after that the power was out again & we all were up.

Brian & Laura came here- they have single pane windows & were worried.

Our fence blew down.

We watched the roots of the tree just behind our house- rocking almost out of the ground back & forth. Brett ran to Home Depot- bought 100 feet of rope. He & Brian tied it to the tree, then to another tree & anchored it. It wouldn't have hit the house- but would have crashed threw the deck.

 (I finally cleaned up all the Thanksgiving decorations in my warm hoody)

It got cold. Really cold- 15 degrees with the wind chill outside & 50's inside. Brett was out & about helping neighbors & checking on people. Chloe & Hailey were at the Johnson's-- their house was slammed!!

 You can see past the car there- the tree roots coming up threw the driveway! Below: two more trees down- one went through Carolines bedroom wall. They had windows blown out too.

We ate dinner at WEnde's house - their power was back mid day.

School was canceled- finally- and for today too- no power!

WE all slept in the family room with the gas fireplace on. It was cold- but around 1-2:00 AM came on. It was quite an adventure. We are truly blessed. There are still people tonight without power- we just hope ours stays on for the night!? All & all we are blessed- and remembering that truly things are just that-- things. Family, friends, the gospel- our relationships. Those are truly the important things in life. 

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