Yippee!! Mommy Mondays it is!!

Ok I am so excited I can hardly stand it! I have felt like a total hobbit lately and I'm really getting sick of it. I'm excited that everyone wants to play :) I think the moms will benefit the most! It sounds like Mondays at 10:00 am twice a month is the majority. So here's an idea of how we can do it: Let's plan the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month starting Monday October 6 at 10:00 at my house. Then we can set up a rotation schedule of whomever is interested in offering their house and snack and discuss the nitty gritty details! And feel free to invite anyone you please. And yes Emma, you may join us and you don't have to borrow any kids! We'll have plenty! Tonya you are welcome to fly up anytime ;) So I'll see you on Monday October 6!!

A Little Survey...

Ok I'm so excited that so many of you want to do play dates! Here's an idea, let me know what you think. So how about Monday Mom Days? And what time works best for everyone? And how many times a month do we want to play? Leave me a comment and let me know!

Calling all Moms!!

So about 1 1/2 years ago our ward was split and we were sent off to the 9th ward. I was really mad and did not want to go, but I went anyway because I knew it was what I was suppose to do. Well, I have to say, it hasn't been all that bad and I have met some really great people. Take my Visiting Teachers, now I'm a terrible visiting teacher so they motivate me to go and see my people. Anyway they came to visit and it was so much fun to have our kids play nicely with each other and for us to just sit back, relax, and chat! It was refreshing for me. I've been dealing with the Fall Blues. I hate it when Summer is over! And it depresses me because I know that the long cooped up days of Winter are not far behind. So I've been thinking about ways to stay in contact with all of the fun moms in the area; and I've decided we will just have to have inside play group! My basement is big enough, why not? Or I'm sure we can take over a kiddie play land somewhere. So if anyone is interested, let me know and we'll get our kids together and play!

A lesson we all could use...

Hello again!
Wow look at me! Two posts in a row! Whatever will you do with yourself?
So for those of you who really know me, you know that I don't put up with a lot of crap from people. Sure we all have our pet peeves and I'll be first to admit that I not perfect. Close, but not perfect. ;) I'll also be the first to say if someone or something is bugging me. Sorry, I use to beat around the bush but it didn't get me anywhere, so I try to be nice but clear.
One of my main issues is I don't like people who are mean or inconsiderate. It drives me up a wall, which is probably why I need a straight jacket every time I return home from driving around and running errands. It's really sad to me that some people can get so caught up in themselves that they don't see the people around them they are hurting. And even more disappointing is some people will never see it.
So this leads me to the link of the lesson we could all use...
http://mystoriesandlore.blogspot.com/2008/09/dont-be-mean-charlene.html

I think I'll use this with my Young Women lesson on Divine Qualities. It's just a good reminder. :) jc

The Swiss Miss reports...

Ok so once again I am playing blog catch up! For the past couple of weeks, I've had those moments of "Oh that would be a great blog..." I've even taken pictures to go along with those moments, only to see that I don't get on and post them! Part of my issue is Cole told me about a month ago that I spend too much time on the computer and I need to focus more on him and Ashlyn. Now many of you know me and know that I don't usually tolerate those type of comments, but I felt he was KIND OF right, not COMPLETELY right, but KIND OF. So I've been trying to limit my time, but in doing so, I haven't been able to update my blog or stay updated with everyones blogs. So I'm going to slowly slip back into my old ways and make time for the blogging! Hey it's cheaper than therapy!

So two weekends ago, I went up to Swiss Days--both days. Now I've never done that before and I can speak from experience now, that the best day to go is Friday! More stuff, less people, less lines, etc. Anyway, I went with my sister and Ashlyn on Saturday and we had a great time just strolling along the booths. I found new things that I had totally missed on Friday, and they are things I think you need to see. So below I will be posting more about them. But first, I must share a story with you about hair girl. So I'm standing in the Swiss Taco Line...by the way, Megan Hinckley has the perfect comment on her blog regarding "Swiss Tacos and Pocahontas" click over and see it. Anyway, back to standing in line... So my sister had decided she was going to get the Swiss Chicken, so she went to stand in that line, while I stayed with Ashlyn in the Taco line. So mind you it is hotter than you know where and I have a fan that clips to my stroller for Ashlyn, but she keeps throwing it, so I have it blowing on me now. Well hair girl is standing behind me and starts talking to me with the usual small talk. Ok, no big deal, I'm a nice, social girl standing in a long line. I'll chat with her. Anyway, she's small talking and Kristin returns with her chicken sandwich and I'm almost to the front of the line, so I say, "Well, it's been nice chatting with you." and I turn around and start talking to my sister. So she taps me on the shoulder and the conversation goes like this: "Can I ask you a question?" "Sure." "Do you have some one who does your hair?" Ok mind you it is hotter than you know where and I have my hair up in my signature summer hair do...the clip. "Yes" I say. "REALLY?!"
(with a look of disbelief) "Why?" "Did you notice my roots?" Side note: I realize I hadn't had my hair done in a while, but I had an appointment for that next Wednesday. So she continues "Well, Yes actually I did notice them, that's why I had to ask." and she proceeds to give me her sales pitch of "Hair on Wheels" she comes to me! My sister and I were shocked she had said that. Hello! If you are trying to get new customers, you should say positive uplifting things, like..."No, I just think you have really pretty hair." Anyway, she said, "I look forward to hearing from you" and I said,"I'm sure you will." Rude. Ok enough about miss hair on wheels....and yes, I went to my hair appointment and I'm a brand new girl :)

So back to my Swiss Days finds. The first thing I found that I absolutely love and think everyone with small children needs is this:

The Amazing Action Alphabet. The link is http://www.seeheardocompany.com/ It is the coolest thing! Each letter is an animal that has a story and action to go with it. It teaches the sound the letter makes and helps with letter recognition. I also got the workbook, CD, and place mat. Ashlyn LOVES it and she does the actions and is learning all of the sounds. It's fabulous!!

The second item is: Live Well Stitchery http://www.livewellstitches.com/

I love their stuff! This is the first booth I seek out at Swiss Days. Here are pictures of the ones I bought this year:

The third best find is: The La-Di-Dolls. Those wood dolls with felt dress up clothes. I got Ashlyn the baby and she loves it. Now I just have to cut the clothes out! I think it will be perfect for Sacrament. (Sorry they don't have a website!)

So that's my Swiss Days adventure in a nut shell!

Money, Money, Money!

I can't believe how quickly Ashlyn is growing up! Cole said to me today, "She's just a little person!" Ashlyn is learning more and more words every day. Her latest favorite word is Money! I'm not sure if that is a good thing or a bad thing. Today, she figured out how to take her shirt off, well sort of-her arms got stuck behind her head. It was pretty funny! Then she found some of my Hallmark Gold Crown stickers and proceeded to place them all over her tummy. She came over to me and said proudly, "Mom-money! Money, money, money." I was laughing so hard. She was so proud of herself for finding "money." As the day progressed, I continued to find her "money" stuck to my shoe, feet, shorts, purse, computer chair, etc.

Then tonight, Cole's mom and brother Craig were here and Ashlyn started going through my purse. Denece asked her what she was doing and she said "Money, Money, Money, Money" and pulled out my wallet and started her hunt for the hidden treasure. After the purse snatching was interrupted, she got Uncle Craig to tickle her feet. She demanded to have her shoes removed and gave him her blush brush to use. He's a good sport for doing as he is told! One things for sure, she knows what she wants! So I grabbed the camera and took a few pictures. Enjoy!

Wow! What a summer!

Ok so I've been really crappy keeping up on my blog! I am re-committing to do a better job. We have had quite a Summer and I'm sad to see it ending! Summer is my favorite time of year. I love the warm (not HOT) weather, swimming, traveling, boating, play group at the park, etc. So since I haven't blogged for the past few weeks, I'll give you a brief update on our life...

Here goes:

Ashlyn and I returned home from Denver safely--Thank you airline for destroying my car seat travel bag. I do have to say though they paid me $40 right then and there. So now I have to remember to order another one before our next vacation...who knows when that will be but I want to be prepared. For the 24th I convinced Cole to take us to the Bountiful Park to enjoy Bringham's Fry Bread and go fish...always my favorite :) Ashlyn had a good time, she got a glow wand which she proceeded to disassemble before we had left and she got a stuffed pig that when you pull the string between the legs it shakes. Yes I think we all would. Hello! Who sits in the meeting and says, "Hey, I have an idea! Let's make a little stuffed pig and put a string between its legs and have it shake." "Oh that's a great idea Chin Chog Chu, and we can sell them as carnival prizes!" Anyway, sadly for all parties involved...the pig's string broke.

After the park, we went to Cole's sister's house to watch the Mueller Park Fireworks. They were great and Ashlyn now walks around pointing at the sky and saying "BOOM!" and then moves her hands in the air like the fireworks. She is a smart kid!

After the 24th, it was time for the Stampin Up Convention! It was held at the Salt Palace, which is nice for me because I didn't have to fly anywhere or pay for a hotel! :) We had a good time and I actually won something this year!! I won a new stamp set from the new catalog...it's not my favorite, but hey...it's FREE! And UPS donated a free stamp set to every demonstrator there! I can't find my pictures right now, but I'll post them when I do!

While I was at Convention, Cole quit his job...the guy was a total swear word. So he has decided to open his own shop! So if any of you need car repairs on any car, PLEASE call or e-mail us! I came up with the name...CARS--Cole's Auto Repair Shop--Don't even think of stealing it! Anyway, I was quite impressed with myself! So tomorrow he's going to go look at purchasing a shop in Sugar House, but for now he is working in the shop behind our house! It's been really nice having him around, and he isn't as stressed out as he was working for swear word dude.

So we arrive into August! Ashlyn and I have enjoyed many day trips around the valley. We spent an afternoon at Cherry Hill. It was so much fun! We also took our Beehives there last Wednesday and had a blast! We went to the Zoo. My cousin Paige and my friend's daughter Kienna, came with us. It was fun but it was humid! The bear was playing in the water (look behind us). We went to see the Elephants and the Elephant show started while we were there...may I just take a side note and say...Why on earth to people push little kids out of the way so that they can watch the show? Come on Lady! Get your butt out of the way! I told the old grandma she needed to move it because Kienna was there first and she was blocking the view! We also ran into a Barn Owl. He was out promoting his new Bird Show, which we decided to skip...sorry owl, but thanks for the Kodak Moment! Then we went to see the Ghost of the Bayou!! Ohhhh scary! Heck ya it was. The past times I've seen him, he has been asleep and looked dead. Oh not today! He was all over the place and he was starring at us...look close...see! Then he started climbing out of the water and over to the glass and to make matters worse, they put a microphone in there with him...what in case he decides to do a stand up routine??? Oh no, so you can hear him hissing and moaning... At that point, we decided to leave.

After that we rode on the new carousel at the Zoo. Why they don't use the money to improve animal areas in beyond me! After walking around some more, and visiting the gorillas, we went on the train. It was a fun filled adventure!

Well that sums up the past 3 weeks for you! I promise I'll blog more often...if I have any blog fans left!