Here's the buffalo I shot on Friday. It was a clean shot, through the neck, and he dropped right there. Yeah, he had to be shot one more time so he didn't run away, but I was very proud of the shot. Not bad for my first time, hu? Mat is so jealous!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
We Came, We Saw, We Conquered!
Morgan and I made it safely through the aisles of Target without too much damage. (to my checking account that is) I was trying to sneak this Polly Pocket into the basket, and thought I had been pretty sneaky, when all of a sudden Morgan reaches back, and pulls it out. "My Princess!" Who could resist that?
Friday, October 10, 2008
Thank goodness its Friday!
So, today was fun,
*Got kids up to take Morgan to school. Boys were out for a teacher inservice, but Morgan still had to go.
*Went to gym, (cycling again..endurance day)
*Coming down the stairs after class, Chandler says--"Mom, you need to go home and shower before we go Buffalo hunting, cause Buffalo have a keen sense of smell, and they'll smell you coming from far away!" Does that mean I worked hard? Don't you love kid's honesty?
* So, after taking Chandler's suggestion and showering, we got geared up to go on the annual buffalo hunt. The boys were so excited! I'll have pictures tomorrow, but I shot the buffalo this year, and got a black eye in the process. I guess it could've been worse, my dad got quite a gash from the scope last year.
*After skinning, gutting, and quartering the buffalo, we all came home and changed, than I let the kids just play while I laid down till Matt came home. I've never had a goose egg on my forehead before, and you know what? It hurts! Promise, I'll have pictures tomorrow. Just a warning though...its kind of gruesome.
*Got kids up to take Morgan to school. Boys were out for a teacher inservice, but Morgan still had to go.
*Went to gym, (cycling again..endurance day)
*Coming down the stairs after class, Chandler says--"Mom, you need to go home and shower before we go Buffalo hunting, cause Buffalo have a keen sense of smell, and they'll smell you coming from far away!" Does that mean I worked hard? Don't you love kid's honesty?
* So, after taking Chandler's suggestion and showering, we got geared up to go on the annual buffalo hunt. The boys were so excited! I'll have pictures tomorrow, but I shot the buffalo this year, and got a black eye in the process. I guess it could've been worse, my dad got quite a gash from the scope last year.
*After skinning, gutting, and quartering the buffalo, we all came home and changed, than I let the kids just play while I laid down till Matt came home. I've never had a goose egg on my forehead before, and you know what? It hurts! Promise, I'll have pictures tomorrow. Just a warning though...its kind of gruesome.
Thursday Happenings.
So here's Thursday's "what I did today"
*Kids all went to school, and mom went to the gym--Cardio Sculpt. Ouchy, we worked on lots and lots of lunges today. I'm still feeling it 2 days later.
*Ran home to shower before my piano student showed up for her 11am lesson.
*Ran by the bank, then over to the preschool to pick up Morgan. She was so excited...I told her we'd go to Target. BIG mistake. She went more crazy in that place than I did. She was throwing cloths in the basket faster than I could take them out. Lets just say she ended up with a new outfit today.
*Came home to do some household chores, work a little, and then it was back over to the bus stop to pick up the boys.
*Basically, a very quiet, easy going day.
*Kids all went to school, and mom went to the gym--Cardio Sculpt. Ouchy, we worked on lots and lots of lunges today. I'm still feeling it 2 days later.
*Ran home to shower before my piano student showed up for her 11am lesson.
*Ran by the bank, then over to the preschool to pick up Morgan. She was so excited...I told her we'd go to Target. BIG mistake. She went more crazy in that place than I did. She was throwing cloths in the basket faster than I could take them out. Lets just say she ended up with a new outfit today.
*Came home to do some household chores, work a little, and then it was back over to the bus stop to pick up the boys.
*Basically, a very quiet, easy going day.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
For a Stay at Home Mom...
I'm Rarely HOME! All three kids are now in school, so you'd think I would be in heaven. Sleeping late, watching soaps all day, and of course, slurping down bon bons. (this is what the men in our lives think we do all day, right?) Here's my report on today's happenings....
*Started late last night, with the final of our 3 kids worshiping the porcelain god. Luckily, after a couple trips to the bathroom, she was done. I'm so grateful our kids are getting old enough to actually make it to the toilet, instead of throwing up in their beds, in my living room, or on the couch. We have been very lucky this time around.
*Late night, so we got a late start, and were running around crazy getting kids ready to go to grandma's to catch the bus, so Matt and I could meet some friends and head in to Anchorage for a temple session. This made our day, and I am so grateful we were able to visit again.
*Ran through the newly opened TARGET just to take a peek, and I couldn't resist a few items, but I think Matt was impressed with my restraint.
*Had lunch with friends, then Matt and I took separate cars to run various errands. He had to help my dad put up the tresses on the new garage, and I had to close a Scentsy party, and pick up Morgan from SIL, Gabe from grandma's, and Chandler from the bus.
*Home in time to do a once over in the living room before my piano student arrived.
*Dinner, (although Matt and I were still kind of stuffed from lunch at Jalapenos)
*Place my party order. (2nd largest party I've had so far)
*Matt was an angel and read with the kids while I worked, then we played domino's, and headed off to bed.
...so much for soaps and bon bons, hu?
...All joking aside, I love my life, and wouldn't trade it for anything. Despite the puking, cleaning, driving, tutoring, washing, snapping, boot finding, toy hiding, sorting, cooking, reading, and reminding. Or maybe because of. I look at what I do, and can't help but always want to improve upon it, realizing that these days will pass so quickly, and it won't be the tedium's of everyday life that will matter. I won't remember how many loads of laundry I washed, or how many hours I sat waiting for children to get off the bus. I think the things I will worry most about, is, "did I set a good enough example? what kind of people have they become, will they ever know how much I love them, worry about them, and pray for them?"
*Started late last night, with the final of our 3 kids worshiping the porcelain god. Luckily, after a couple trips to the bathroom, she was done. I'm so grateful our kids are getting old enough to actually make it to the toilet, instead of throwing up in their beds, in my living room, or on the couch. We have been very lucky this time around.
*Late night, so we got a late start, and were running around crazy getting kids ready to go to grandma's to catch the bus, so Matt and I could meet some friends and head in to Anchorage for a temple session. This made our day, and I am so grateful we were able to visit again.
*Ran through the newly opened TARGET just to take a peek, and I couldn't resist a few items, but I think Matt was impressed with my restraint.
*Had lunch with friends, then Matt and I took separate cars to run various errands. He had to help my dad put up the tresses on the new garage, and I had to close a Scentsy party, and pick up Morgan from SIL, Gabe from grandma's, and Chandler from the bus.
*Home in time to do a once over in the living room before my piano student arrived.
*Dinner, (although Matt and I were still kind of stuffed from lunch at Jalapenos)
*Place my party order. (2nd largest party I've had so far)
*Matt was an angel and read with the kids while I worked, then we played domino's, and headed off to bed.
...so much for soaps and bon bons, hu?
...All joking aside, I love my life, and wouldn't trade it for anything. Despite the puking, cleaning, driving, tutoring, washing, snapping, boot finding, toy hiding, sorting, cooking, reading, and reminding. Or maybe because of. I look at what I do, and can't help but always want to improve upon it, realizing that these days will pass so quickly, and it won't be the tedium's of everyday life that will matter. I won't remember how many loads of laundry I washed, or how many hours I sat waiting for children to get off the bus. I think the things I will worry most about, is, "did I set a good enough example? what kind of people have they become, will they ever know how much I love them, worry about them, and pray for them?"
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Tuesday's Review
Well, you already know about my morning, so here's the rest of the day...
*Worked out at home since Chandler stayed home sick. (yoga and strength training in my living room are just not the same as at the gym...I think I've turned into a workout snob)
*Made LOTS of phone calls to various people...work, ward stuff, SIL's, a friend about carpooling to the temple tomorrow....yadayada
*Picked up Morgan from the bus, then had her help me make some homemade chicken noodle soup and french bread, since we've all been a bit under the weather around here.
*Gabe missed his bus stop, so while I had Grandma chasing down the bus, Morgan and I went back to the house to call the bus barn. The poor little guy just didn't hear his name being called at the right stop. Don't worry, we got him. My mom is famous for chasing down runaway buses holding her grandchildren hostage.
*Gabe spent the afternoon puking. (that's 4 out of 5 of us with the yucks so far-knock on wood)
*Caught the Presidential Debate, and I'm just hoping this election turns out like 2000 and 2004. (the socialist is up in the polls till the very end, then our guy pulls ahead)
*10:40pm, and Matt and I are just keeping watch over puky kids before we head to bed for the night. I'm just hoping this is like everyone else that has been getting this yucky 12 hour virus, and that it only lasts 12 hours for our family. Thankfully, Chandler and Matt seem to be on the mend. I'm just a little nauseous, and Gabe hasn't thrown up for a couple of hours now. Serenity now.
*Worked out at home since Chandler stayed home sick. (yoga and strength training in my living room are just not the same as at the gym...I think I've turned into a workout snob)
*Made LOTS of phone calls to various people...work, ward stuff, SIL's, a friend about carpooling to the temple tomorrow....yadayada
*Picked up Morgan from the bus, then had her help me make some homemade chicken noodle soup and french bread, since we've all been a bit under the weather around here.
*Gabe missed his bus stop, so while I had Grandma chasing down the bus, Morgan and I went back to the house to call the bus barn. The poor little guy just didn't hear his name being called at the right stop. Don't worry, we got him. My mom is famous for chasing down runaway buses holding her grandchildren hostage.
*Gabe spent the afternoon puking. (that's 4 out of 5 of us with the yucks so far-knock on wood)
*Caught the Presidential Debate, and I'm just hoping this election turns out like 2000 and 2004. (the socialist is up in the polls till the very end, then our guy pulls ahead)
*10:40pm, and Matt and I are just keeping watch over puky kids before we head to bed for the night. I'm just hoping this is like everyone else that has been getting this yucky 12 hour virus, and that it only lasts 12 hours for our family. Thankfully, Chandler and Matt seem to be on the mend. I'm just a little nauseous, and Gabe hasn't thrown up for a couple of hours now. Serenity now.
Will you Marry Me?
As some of you already know, I took my ring in for its spring cleaning in May, and was told that the prongs were severely warn down, and the diamond was in danger of falling out. Well, the cost of having it repaired was high, so I opted to wear a cheap ring, and put my wedding ring in my jewelry box till we could afford to have it fixed. That time was a few weeks ago when we got our super PFD's (thank you Sarah Palin!). Matt insisted on taking it in, and when it came back about a week later, he surprised me by not only picking it up, but also bringing home a bouquet of roses, (handing one to each kid) he came in, knelt down on one knee, and asked me to marry him again. (he says I hesitated a lot more then I did 10 years ago...what do you expect? It had been a long day!) But I would happily marry this man all over again. I can't believe its already been nearly 10 years since we knelt across the alter in the Anchorage temple and were sealed together for eternity.
If you didn't notice, the ring is placed in the rose in the above picture. Gorgeous roses, hu?
8am Tuesday Morning.
My non-sick kiddo eating his homemade donuts and hot coco (yeah, I know its the world's most nutritious breakfast) before school this morning. I really love the way Gabe gets up so happy every morning, excited to begin the day, and ready to make new friends.
What the???!!!
A look out our front door Sunday night after it had started snowing. Don't worry though, it all melted away today!
Monday, October 6, 2008
MY WEEK IN REVIEW
I'm taking after my good friend Amy, and documenting my life for a week. If I can, I'll post pictures, but this will be real folks, so we'll see if I can get my act together this week and get some pictures of what it is we do on a daily basis.
Today, Monday October 6th, 2008:
*Matt was up before the paper boy, so he could ride in with dad since the roads were icy, and we haven't had a chance to buy new tires for either car yet.
*I dragged myself out of bed at 6:30am to start getting the kids ready. I have to literally drag the boys out of bed (not a pretty picture). Morgan is a little bit easier, but Tuesday - Friday, she has to catch the bus at 7:30am, so I like to keep her in the habit of early to bed, early to rise.
*Had to de-ice my car this morning. (grumble grumble, memo to self: have Matt hang bikes tonight so there's room for my car again)
*Boys went to school, and Morgan and I were off to the gym, a little early, since its Monday and I weigh in with Alina on Monday mornings, then its cycling class. (LOVE IT!)
*Ran errands, (bank, Walmart, then took ginger ale and crackers to SIL who had a sick kiddo all night)
*got some work done at home. Scentsy business is doing great, and I'm having lots of fun. I have 2 parties I'm closing up, and a Show to get ready for at the end of the month, at which I am not only doing a booth for Scentsy, but also selling jewelry, Hair clips and bands, and Ornaments, plus teaching a make'n take class)
*Shower, (yes, from my gym class this morning)
*Had to go retrieve Morgan from other SIL's house where she'd been playing with a cousin. Then back to the bus stop to wait for the boys.
*Dinner ready, while getting my fill of politics from Gretta and Hannity.
*Attempt FHE, have the boys read to Morgan and the family for school, try not to yell at my kids.
*Kiss the kids and hubby good night, and have at least one hour of quiet bliss all to myself before I turn in at 10PM
Today, Monday October 6th, 2008:
*Matt was up before the paper boy, so he could ride in with dad since the roads were icy, and we haven't had a chance to buy new tires for either car yet.
*I dragged myself out of bed at 6:30am to start getting the kids ready. I have to literally drag the boys out of bed (not a pretty picture). Morgan is a little bit easier, but Tuesday - Friday, she has to catch the bus at 7:30am, so I like to keep her in the habit of early to bed, early to rise.
*Had to de-ice my car this morning. (grumble grumble, memo to self: have Matt hang bikes tonight so there's room for my car again)
*Boys went to school, and Morgan and I were off to the gym, a little early, since its Monday and I weigh in with Alina on Monday mornings, then its cycling class. (LOVE IT!)
*Ran errands, (bank, Walmart, then took ginger ale and crackers to SIL who had a sick kiddo all night)
*got some work done at home. Scentsy business is doing great, and I'm having lots of fun. I have 2 parties I'm closing up, and a Show to get ready for at the end of the month, at which I am not only doing a booth for Scentsy, but also selling jewelry, Hair clips and bands, and Ornaments, plus teaching a make'n take class)
*Shower, (yes, from my gym class this morning)
*Had to go retrieve Morgan from other SIL's house where she'd been playing with a cousin. Then back to the bus stop to wait for the boys.
*Dinner ready, while getting my fill of politics from Gretta and Hannity.
*Attempt FHE, have the boys read to Morgan and the family for school, try not to yell at my kids.
*Kiss the kids and hubby good night, and have at least one hour of quiet bliss all to myself before I turn in at 10PM
I love that my kids are getting old enough to take on big boy chores. This was taken about a week ago, (before the snow) during a family clean up the yard day, while Matt was at work, and I was trying to get the other two to help me pick up sticks and rake leaves. I figured it was about time Chandler learned to help out with the mowing job. I usually do it, and love it. But this was good for him. He felt a great sense of accomplishment, and pride in helping the family to improve our yard. I don't know why I waited so long. I guess since he's my first, I'm experimenting a lot with when to introduce different things. Thanks again Chandler! I know I can always count on you to big my big helper!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
We listen to a Prophet's voice...
Don't you just love trying to watch conference from (supposedly) the comfort of your own home? Our kids are too old to simply send them to their room to play, so we deal with the 4 hours on Saturday and Sunday of struggling to not only get them to listen for more than 2 minutes, but to also take something away ourselves that we may implement into our daily lives. The following is merely a sample of 5 minutes of trying to listen to the prophet during this mornings session:
Matt: Chandler, give me the play dough...there better not be any in mommy's carpet.
Morgan: sobbing because her play dough was taken away
Matt: Gabe, you bring your blanket and lay on the floor next to mom's side of the bed.
Morgan: still sobbing, but now doing it from the floor as she has fallen off the bed
Jenn: Chandler, get back in your spot.
Chandler: I'm trying to get the cat.
Matt: deep breath, then sighing
Jenn: Chandler, sit down! deep breath and sigh.
Pres. Monson: ....fill our days with those things that matter most....
Gabe: slowly, ever so slowly moving back to where Chandler is sitting so they can once again begin the slow dance of picking at each other till one is upset and the other is smiling like a Cheshire cat.
Morgan: You got to move it move it!
Matt: shhhh
Jenn: trying desperately to keep from pulling her hair out.
President Monson: ....express our gratitude always, and find joy in the journey is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
Stastny Family: Amen!
(love Conference....love the fact that it is published in next months Ensign even more---that had to be thought up by mom's who never get to listen to General Conference in its entirety)
Friday, October 3, 2008
TAGGED!
Tagged...
6 Things you may not have known...
So here’s how it works....Link to the person who tagged you.Post the rules on your blog.Write six random things about yourself.Tag six people and let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.(Don't forget to come back and tell me you completed this tag!)
1. I have the same reaction to spiders that my mother in-law has to snakes. (which I also tease her about!) Which is weird, since I grew up in Arizona with 3 brothers who collected all things creepy and crawly.
2. I won a trip on a hot air balloon in the 4th grade for reading the most books.
3. I played the harp for about 4 weeks when I was in grade school.
4. I scared the nurses in the hospital (while I was on Bed rest with Morgan) after cutting my legs while shaving and then not telling them...they thought I was hiding something. I guess there was more blood than I thought on the towels I was blotting the cuts with.
5. I have an unusual fear that while swimming in a lake or the ocean that something is going to bite my toes, so I always swim on my back with my toes in front of me where I can see them.
6. This is funny, because of my last random thing... I once swam in a man made reef full of sharks and other large fish. (Marine Land, snorkeling, and I had fins on my feet, and was wearing a wet suit)
6 Things you may not have known...
So here’s how it works....Link to the person who tagged you.Post the rules on your blog.Write six random things about yourself.Tag six people and let each person know they have been tagged by leaving a comment on their blog.(Don't forget to come back and tell me you completed this tag!)
1. I have the same reaction to spiders that my mother in-law has to snakes. (which I also tease her about!) Which is weird, since I grew up in Arizona with 3 brothers who collected all things creepy and crawly.
2. I won a trip on a hot air balloon in the 4th grade for reading the most books.
3. I played the harp for about 4 weeks when I was in grade school.
4. I scared the nurses in the hospital (while I was on Bed rest with Morgan) after cutting my legs while shaving and then not telling them...they thought I was hiding something. I guess there was more blood than I thought on the towels I was blotting the cuts with.
5. I have an unusual fear that while swimming in a lake or the ocean that something is going to bite my toes, so I always swim on my back with my toes in front of me where I can see them.
6. This is funny, because of my last random thing... I once swam in a man made reef full of sharks and other large fish. (Marine Land, snorkeling, and I had fins on my feet, and was wearing a wet suit)
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Stastny FUN FAMILY Day!
If any of you have been paying attention to politics, and interviews with Sarah Palin, you know that we Alaskans received a pretty big Dividend this year. And the fair just happened to fall a few weeks before we got our payout, so we told the kids if they would forgo the whole expensive, crowded, crazy, obnoxious fair thing, then when we got our PFD's we would take them out for a fun Family Day. They loved the idea! So we waited for Matt's next day off, and pulled the kids out of school for the day. We started out at the newly redesigned Toys R Us/ Babies R Us in Anchorage, letting each of the kids pick out a toy under $20. (we weren't letting them go crazy, just a fun treat!) Then we headed over to the mall, for some bowling. Gabe was in heaven! The Chinese restaurant we wanted to go to was in the same mall, so when we were done bowling we headed upstairs to eat lunch. After that, the kids and Matt wanted a trip to Boarders, where we let them once again, each pick out a book. (the stipulation was that it had to be something they could read to themselves...except for Morgan's, cause she doesn't read. But hers even had to be something that Chandler and Gabe could read to her, since that's part of their reading time now) They had a ball. I really love that my kids all love books. We were home by late afternoon, in time to enjoy the wonderful sunshine we got that day, and do a little yard work what with fall upon us, and winter right around the corner. I love these kind of days. Just spending time as a family.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Have you Ever?!
The rules:
Just copy and paste the 200 statements then bold the ones you have done!!Hope you enjoy it!! (and make sure you use a lot of exclamation points, it makes everything more fun)The idea is to highlight the things you have done out of the 200 items on the list.The things I have done are in black print!
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula (a very long time ago!)
10. Said "I love you" and meant it!!
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise (not hard to do in Alaska in the summertime!)
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game (GO SUNS!)
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping (unlike my MOM! :)
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking!!
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone - verbal not physical
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did (like inventing the dishwasher!)
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name -best day ever!
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (you'd think so with my family...I've killed an animal, and I've prepared one, but never the same animal)
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream (being a wife and mom)
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all four (every day baby! Just kidding Matt...is the bed plus a couple feet high?)
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people (i'd like to think so...cause if I'm not bringing out the best, am I bringing out the worst?)
108. Brought out the worst in people (I think there may be a few...)
109. Worn a mood ringthat's an embarassing one to admit!
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap (girl's camp!)
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe.
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco (themed dance at school)
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need (but he said "God Bless You".)
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story (ya, weren't we all teenagers?)
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunch box
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous (Pres. Bush 41)
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine (no, but I've ridden in a horse drawn carriag...is that close?)
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a camp fire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course (in my family? you betcha!)
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Responded to a NJP newsletter
Just copy and paste the 200 statements then bold the ones you have done!!Hope you enjoy it!! (and make sure you use a lot of exclamation points, it makes everything more fun)The idea is to highlight the things you have done out of the 200 items on the list.The things I have done are in black print!
1. Touched an iceberg
2. Slept under the stars
3. Been a part of a hockey fight
4. Changed a baby's diaper
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Swam with wild dolphins
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a tarantula (a very long time ago!)
10. Said "I love you" and meant it!!
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea
14. Stayed up all night long and watched the sun rise (not hard to do in Alaska in the summertime!)
15. Seen the Northern Lights
16. Gone to a huge sports game (GO SUNS!)
17. Walked the stairs to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown and eaten your own vegetables
19. Looked up at the night sky through a telescope
20. Had an uncontrollable giggling fit at the worst possible moment
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Bet on a winning horse
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping (unlike my MOM! :)
27. Taken an ice cold bath
28. Had a meaningful conversation with a beggar
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Ridden a roller coaster
31. Hit a home run
32. Danced like a fool and not cared who was looking!!
33. Adopted an accent for fun
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Felt very happy about your life, even for just a moment
36. Loved your job 90% of the time
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Watched wild whales
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Gone on a midnight walk on the beach
41. Gone sky diving
42. Visited Ireland
43. Ever bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited India
45. Bench-pressed your own weight
46. Milked a cow
47. Alphabetized your personal files
48. Ever worn a superhero costume
49. Sung karaoke
50. Lounged around in bed all day
51. Gone scuba diving
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Done something you should regret, but don't
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Been in a movie
60. Gone without food for 3 days
61. Made cookies from scratch
62. Won first prize in a costume contest
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Been in a combat zone
65. Spoken more than one language fluently
66. Gotten into a fight while attempting to defend someone - verbal not physical
67. Bounced a check
68. Read - and understood - your credit report
69. Recently bought and played with a favorite childhood toy
70. Found out something significant that your ancestors did (like inventing the dishwasher!)
71. Called or written your Congress person
72. Picked up and moved to another city to just start over
73. Walked the Golden Gate Bridge
74. Helped an animal give birth
75. Been fired or laid off from a job
76. Won money
77. Broken a bone
78. Ridden a motorcycle
79. Driven any land vehicle at a speed of greater than 100 mph
80. Hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon
81. Slept through an entire flight: takeoff, flight, and landing
82. Taken a canoe trip that lasted more than 2 days
83. Eaten sushi
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read The Bible cover to cover
86. Changed someone's mind about something you care deeply about
87. Gotten someone fired for their actions
88. Gone back to school
89. Changed your name -best day ever!
90. Caught a fly in the air with your bare hands
91. Eaten fried green tomatoes
92. Read The Iliad
93. Taught yourself an art from scratch
94. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (you'd think so with my family...I've killed an animal, and I've prepared one, but never the same animal)
95. Apologized to someone years after inflicting the hurt
96. Communicated with someone without sharing a common spoken language
97. Been elected to public office
98. Thought to yourself that you're living your dream (being a wife and mom)
99. Had to put someone you love into hospice care
100. Sold your own artwork to someone who didn't know you
101. Had a booth at a street fair
102. Dyed your hair
103. Been a DJ
104. Rocked a baby to sleep
105. Ever dropped a cat from a high place to see if it really lands on all four (every day baby! Just kidding Matt...is the bed plus a couple feet high?)
106. Raked your carpet
107. Brought out the best in people (i'd like to think so...cause if I'm not bringing out the best, am I bringing out the worst?)
108. Brought out the worst in people (I think there may be a few...)
109. Worn a mood ringthat's an embarassing one to admit!
110. Ridden a horse
111. Carved an animal from a piece of wood or bar of soap (girl's camp!)
112. Cooked a dish where four people asked for the recipe.
113. Buried a child
114. Gone to a Broadway (or equivalent to your country) play
115. Been inside the pyramids
116. Shot a basketball into a basket
117. Danced at a disco (themed dance at school)
118. Played in a band
119. Shot a bird
120. Gone to an arboretum
121. Tutored someone
122. Ridden a train
123. Brought an old fad back into style
124. Eaten caviar
125. Let a salesman talk you into something you didn’t need (but he said "God Bless You".)
126. Ridden a giraffe or elephant
127. Published a book
128. Pieced a quilt
129. Lived in an historic place
130. Acted in a play or performed on a stage
131. Asked for a raise
132. Made a hole-in-one
133. Gone deep sea fishing
134. Gone roller skating
135. Run a marathon
136. Learned to surf
137. Invented something
138. Flown first class
139. Spent the night in a 5-star luxury suite
140. Flown in a helicopter
141. Visited Africa
142. Sang a solo
143. Gone spelunking
144. Learned how to take a compliment
145. Written a love-story (ya, weren't we all teenagers?)
146. Seen Michelangelo’s David
147. Had your portrait painted
148. Written a fan letter
149. Spent the night in something haunted
150. Owned a St. Bernard or Great Dane
151. Ran away
152. Learned to juggle
153. Been a boss
154. Sat on a jury
155. Lied about your weight
156. Gone on a diet
157. Found an arrowhead or a gold nugget
158. Written a poem
159. Carried your lunch in a lunch box
160. Gotten food poisoning
161. Gone on a service, humanitarian or religious mission
162. Hiked the Grand Canyon
163. Sat on a park bench and fed the ducks
164. Gone to the opera
165. Gotten a letter from someone famous (Pres. Bush 41)
166. Worn knickers
167. Ridden in a limousine (no, but I've ridden in a horse drawn carriag...is that close?)
168. Attended the Olympics
169. Can hula or waltz
170. Read a half dozen Nancy Drew or Hardy Boys books
171. Been stuck in an elevator
172. Had a revelatory dream
173. Thought you might crash in an airplane
174. Had a song dedicated to you on the radio or at a concert
175. Saved someone’s life
176. Eaten raw whale
177. Know how to tat, smock or do needlepoint
178. Laughed till your side hurt
179. Straddled the equator
180. Taken a photograph of something other than people that is worth framing
181. Gone to a Shakespeare Festival
182. Sent a message in a bottle
183. Spent the night in a hostel
184. Been a cashier
185. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
186. Joined a union
187. Donated blood or plasma
188. Built a camp fire
189. Kept a blog
190. Had hives
191. Worn custom made shoes or boots
192. Made a PowerPoint presentation
193. Taken a Hunter’s Safety Course (in my family? you betcha!)
194. Served at a soup kitchen
195. Conquered the Rubik’s cube
196. Know CPR
197. Ridden in or owned a convertible
198. Found a long lost friend
199. Helped solve a crime
200. Responded to a NJP newsletter
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
A Day for Baking.
A couple weeks ago I spent the whole day cooking. It wasn't something I set out to do, do you know how it is. A batch of raspberry jam turns into 3, then a loaf of bread needs to be made for a neighbor who rendored a kindness, then a family in the ward is having a baby, and its your turn to make a meal, which always includes dessert, right? Then the dinner hour arrived, and I through together an experimental soup I'd seen on Paula Dean's show. No I didn't follow her recipee, just the idea of the meal. Its become a hit for our family, and one of my favorite quick fix meals.
My yummier than yummy peannut butter cookies.
Mearly a sampling of the over 6 batches of jam I made this season. (over 60 jars in all) I made Strawberry lemonade jam, Raspberry lemonade, Raspberry mango, plain raspberry, and triple berry.
My french bread I made that night. I had my talented SIL Jayme come take pictures of my food because I can never make it look as good in picture as it was in person.
My yummier than yummy peannut butter cookies.
Mearly a sampling of the over 6 batches of jam I made this season. (over 60 jars in all) I made Strawberry lemonade jam, Raspberry lemonade, Raspberry mango, plain raspberry, and triple berry.
My french bread I made that night. I had my talented SIL Jayme come take pictures of my food because I can never make it look as good in picture as it was in person.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
ZEBRA DAY!
Gabe's class had Zebra Day, and they got special shirts for the occasion, faces were painted, and crafts were made. Matt volunteered that day, and he said the kids had a ball. 
Preschool Pictures
This is Morgan on her first day of school. Matt had the day off, and we both took her on her first day to meet her teacher, and get her settled in her class. (big mistake...I think I almost cried more than once. This is my BABY!) This is Matt and Morgan picking out her cubby. She was a little hesitant at first, since she's at a new preschool this year, but she warmed right up to the idea pretty soon. 
Since school starts at 8:30am, and Morgan gets on the bus at 7:30am, I'm kind of relieved that they eat meals at Morgan's preschool. We try to get her to eat breakfast before she gets on the bus...but the kid is just not hungry so early some morning. They eat meals to teach the kids manners, and practice hand/eye coordination. The use a lot of tongs to dish the food, to help prepare them for writing, and using those muscles. This was Morgan getting ready to eat breakfast.
Since school starts at 8:30am, and Morgan gets on the bus at 7:30am, I'm kind of relieved that they eat meals at Morgan's preschool. We try to get her to eat breakfast before she gets on the bus...but the kid is just not hungry so early some morning. They eat meals to teach the kids manners, and practice hand/eye coordination. The use a lot of tongs to dish the food, to help prepare them for writing, and using those muscles. This was Morgan getting ready to eat breakfast. 
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Warning! Ranting Zone Ahead!
Do you ever have those days where you wonder why you even bothered to get out of bed? You got zero done, and more time was wasted than was saved.
I actually had a pretty darn good day yesterday. I dropped Morgan off at Grandma's to play with her cousins, got the boys on the bus, and Matt and I headed into town to do a little PFD Costco and Sams Club shopping. Matt bought to large shelves for our garage last week, so his intention was to fill it up. Its kind of funny, they're set up facing the other shelves on the wall, so its kind of like a grocery isle on one side of our garage. But I love the feeling that if something happened, and we were unable to get food, or other grocery items, we would be set for a while. (we're thinking like a couple to 4 months.)
After my handy hubby helped me load the last of the large, heavy groceries, I sent him off the work, and I went to meet my SIL for lunch. It was so nice. We rarely get to do this, and I hope to be able to do it more with all my SIL's. No kids, no hubbies, just two gals enjoying a yummy meal and good conversation.
When I got home from shopping, Gabe had been sent home sick from school...
(I hate it when the kids are sick....I'm just not that kind of mom, who enjoys taking care of sick kids...I'm not compassionate enough I guess. I like it when they're independent, and don't need me)
So I stuck Gabe in a room at Grandma's to rest and watch a movie while I took off to the pool, so I could get a number, wait in line for 2 hours, just to be told that the swimming classes I was hoping to get all three kids into this fall are all full. URG! Total waste of my morning. Now I'm off the hopefully get a little bit of laundry, cleaning, and cooking done, so I can start out tomorrow in a better mood. Wish me luck!
I actually had a pretty darn good day yesterday. I dropped Morgan off at Grandma's to play with her cousins, got the boys on the bus, and Matt and I headed into town to do a little PFD Costco and Sams Club shopping. Matt bought to large shelves for our garage last week, so his intention was to fill it up. Its kind of funny, they're set up facing the other shelves on the wall, so its kind of like a grocery isle on one side of our garage. But I love the feeling that if something happened, and we were unable to get food, or other grocery items, we would be set for a while. (we're thinking like a couple to 4 months.)
After my handy hubby helped me load the last of the large, heavy groceries, I sent him off the work, and I went to meet my SIL for lunch. It was so nice. We rarely get to do this, and I hope to be able to do it more with all my SIL's. No kids, no hubbies, just two gals enjoying a yummy meal and good conversation.
When I got home from shopping, Gabe had been sent home sick from school...
(I hate it when the kids are sick....I'm just not that kind of mom, who enjoys taking care of sick kids...I'm not compassionate enough I guess. I like it when they're independent, and don't need me)
So I stuck Gabe in a room at Grandma's to rest and watch a movie while I took off to the pool, so I could get a number, wait in line for 2 hours, just to be told that the swimming classes I was hoping to get all three kids into this fall are all full. URG! Total waste of my morning. Now I'm off the hopefully get a little bit of laundry, cleaning, and cooking done, so I can start out tomorrow in a better mood. Wish me luck!
Friday, September 12, 2008
It's Been One of Those...
This has been one crazy week...as evident by my lack of posts!
Monday night was my first night of Kickboxing. Loved it! In two weeks, we earn our boxing bags. I'm way excited about that. Had to take Morgan in for her TB test before starting school, and she was one very unhappy camper. (last shot though...at last till she's 11)
Tuesday was Morgan's first day of school...took pictures with Grandma's camera, so I'll post those later.
Wednesday was my SIL's Scentsy Party, and let me just say, she had a very good one! Lots of people, was totally fun. It was a themed party. People came wearing orange, and she served lots of pumpkin type foods. It was great. Had to take Morgan back to the doctor to have her TB test read.
Thursday was gym, running errands, my Scentsy Launch, oh, and I repainted my kitchen. (I'll have before and after pictures posted soon)
Today I spent cleaning up after my party, going to the gym, running more errands, (dealing with all the crazies in the stores who's PFD's are burning a whole in their pockets), and I watched my adorable nephew Jense tonight while his mommy went to the temple with my parents. Now, I'm sitting here watching Baby Mama, since Matt is working late, and finishing up my last batch of Jam. (that's like my ump-teenth of the season...I think we finally have enough jam this year) Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry lemonade, Raspberry Mango, Strawberry, Triple Berry, Apple Jelly, and Strawberry Pineapple.
Monday night was my first night of Kickboxing. Loved it! In two weeks, we earn our boxing bags. I'm way excited about that. Had to take Morgan in for her TB test before starting school, and she was one very unhappy camper. (last shot though...at last till she's 11)
Tuesday was Morgan's first day of school...took pictures with Grandma's camera, so I'll post those later.
Wednesday was my SIL's Scentsy Party, and let me just say, she had a very good one! Lots of people, was totally fun. It was a themed party. People came wearing orange, and she served lots of pumpkin type foods. It was great. Had to take Morgan back to the doctor to have her TB test read.
Thursday was gym, running errands, my Scentsy Launch, oh, and I repainted my kitchen. (I'll have before and after pictures posted soon)
Today I spent cleaning up after my party, going to the gym, running more errands, (dealing with all the crazies in the stores who's PFD's are burning a whole in their pockets), and I watched my adorable nephew Jense tonight while his mommy went to the temple with my parents. Now, I'm sitting here watching Baby Mama, since Matt is working late, and finishing up my last batch of Jam. (that's like my ump-teenth of the season...I think we finally have enough jam this year) Raspberry Lemonade, Strawberry lemonade, Raspberry Mango, Strawberry, Triple Berry, Apple Jelly, and Strawberry Pineapple.
Sunday, September 7, 2008
One Great Weekend!
I had the best weekend! I was able to go to Time Out for Women. Sister Sherri Dew spoke. (she is one of my absolute favorites.) Hillery Weeks sang, and I loved listening to Emily Watts, and Micheal Wilcox. Everyone was terrific. We started the weekend with my favorite food, (Chinese) then headed to the conference, then hit a 10pm showing of Mama Mia. I highly recommend this movie. It was so cute, and I loved the music. Definitely a chick movie. (unless your husband is secure with his masculinity like mine is)
We stayed at the hotel in Anchorage so we wouldn't have to drive back and forth. (mom, Jayme, Renae and I) and it was like having a giant slumber party! Then we went back the next day, for even more fun and great speakers.
While mom was away, daddy and the kids got to play. This meant pizza and movies Friday night, with a big slumber party of their own in our living room. Then Saturday, Matt's dad came over and they decided to hike the Butte. The Butte is a fun hike. But apparently I neglected to let Matt in on a little secret. (When you get to the top, go back down the same way. Don't take the trail that goes down the other side.) They went up one side of the mountain, and then down the other side, and when they couldn't find the car, realized that it was on the other side. Oops! So, after 5 miles walking around the base of the mountain, they were finally on their way home. (the kids sure slept good that night...1 mile up the mountain--much of it rock climbing--1 mile down, then a long walk) And all I had to do was go away for the weekend. Thanks sweetie! Your the bestest!
We stayed at the hotel in Anchorage so we wouldn't have to drive back and forth. (mom, Jayme, Renae and I) and it was like having a giant slumber party! Then we went back the next day, for even more fun and great speakers.
While mom was away, daddy and the kids got to play. This meant pizza and movies Friday night, with a big slumber party of their own in our living room. Then Saturday, Matt's dad came over and they decided to hike the Butte. The Butte is a fun hike. But apparently I neglected to let Matt in on a little secret. (When you get to the top, go back down the same way. Don't take the trail that goes down the other side.) They went up one side of the mountain, and then down the other side, and when they couldn't find the car, realized that it was on the other side. Oops! So, after 5 miles walking around the base of the mountain, they were finally on their way home. (the kids sure slept good that night...1 mile up the mountain--much of it rock climbing--1 mile down, then a long walk) And all I had to do was go away for the weekend. Thanks sweetie! Your the bestest!
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