1. LUKE! I don't know what my life would be like without my Lukey. I should have known he would have been a bit stubborn since he couldn't come when I wanted to in May and decided to come on the last day of April instead. Typical! He really is such a wonderful boy with a humungous personality that makes you want to hug his guts out. Happy birthday sweetheart--I love you!
2. my planner
3. fun lunches with friends!
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Random comments by the boys
1. We went to the tulip festival on Friday, April 25 with my two sister in laws and my cute neices and nephews. There were some bagpipes playing in the distance. Luke said: "Everybody stop and listen to the baghorns!"
2. Inside the gardens, there is a "secret garden" with a fountain. I gave the kids a coin to throw in and I asked Luke what he wished for. He is really into the movie Cars and loves the diecast cars you can buy that look like the characters. He told me he wished for "all the cars that have eyeballs."
3. Liam: "Knock, knock"
Anyone: "Who's there?"
Liam: "Mommy, daddy, mommy, daddy!"(Getting progressively louder with each word)
Anyone: "Knock, knock"
Liam: "Who's der?"
Anyone: "Boo."
Liam: "Boo--oo?" (Say with an influx of the voice on the last syllable)
Anyone: "You don't need to cry about it!"
He will laugh FOREVER after both jokes.
2. Inside the gardens, there is a "secret garden" with a fountain. I gave the kids a coin to throw in and I asked Luke what he wished for. He is really into the movie Cars and loves the diecast cars you can buy that look like the characters. He told me he wished for "all the cars that have eyeballs."
3. Liam: "Knock, knock"
Anyone: "Who's there?"
Liam: "Mommy, daddy, mommy, daddy!"(Getting progressively louder with each word)
Anyone: "Knock, knock"
Liam: "Who's der?"
Anyone: "Boo."
Liam: "Boo--oo?" (Say with an influx of the voice on the last syllable)
Anyone: "You don't need to cry about it!"
He will laugh FOREVER after both jokes.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Seven things about me
I was tagged...so here you go!
1. I am totally insecure. I have serious problems with feeling comfortable around people. I think this started in fourth grade when I was wearing a polo shirt (style of shirt) and when I mentioned this to my friend, she said: "Oh, no. That is not a polo shirt. It doesn't have the horse." I have intense fears that I am going to say something stupid to someone and it gives me anxiety to have conversations because I want people to like me. I can't believe that anyone would want to be my friend . I just want to be outgoing and cute and witty and charming, and unfortunately, I am quiet.
2. Before I got married, all of the car accidents I was in were my fault. I don't think I was necessarily a bad driver, but I was not very observant and would frequently daydream while driving. I think my most favorite accident was when I forgot to put the car in park after pulling into my driveway and the car rolled across the street and hit our neighbor's parked car. Nice.
3. I never intended to be a nurse. Growing up I don't think being a nurse ever crossed my mind. I wanted to be a marine biologist when I was in high school and was seriously debating going to Puget Sound for their program. I later decided to go into music--piano performance--in college, but dropped out of my music classes after two days. I eventually found anatomy and LOVED it, and I remember telling one of my fellow TA's who was going to be a nurse that I would never be a nurse because it wasn't exciting enough. (I still see him around the hospital...thank goodness he doesn't remember me!). I also have eaten my words many times at work! I was then the class nurse in Israel and although I didn't do much, I really liked it and applied for the program a few months after I came home.
4. I once had a warrant out for my arrest. It wasn't for drug possession or anything, just an unpaid speeding ticket. I luckily was at my friend's house for recipe club when the officer came to my house so they didn't take me in. Apparently, Nicholas was freaking out saying "Don't take my mom!" I feel bad that he was so traumatized! I had to go to court and plead guilty...I think it is one of my top 5 most embarassing moments in my life.
5. I am deathly afraid of heights. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older, but now I even get super nervous going on a silly ferris wheel.
6. Whenever I go somewhere new for dinner, I order grilled cheese.Or chicken enchiladas or the turkey sandwich depending on the type of restaurant. I just don't want to waste my money on something that is disgusting. I will also sample from at least my husband's plate and decide for the next time if I will order something different.
7. I laugh when people get hurt. Not like if they are bleeding from their eyeballs or something, but if they are okay (but still could be hurt), I laugh because it is my defense mechanism against stress. My husband HATES it, but I have done it as long as I can remember.
I tag: Mistie, Andrea, Laura...I think everyone else has been tagged already!
1. I am totally insecure. I have serious problems with feeling comfortable around people. I think this started in fourth grade when I was wearing a polo shirt (style of shirt) and when I mentioned this to my friend, she said: "Oh, no. That is not a polo shirt. It doesn't have the horse." I have intense fears that I am going to say something stupid to someone and it gives me anxiety to have conversations because I want people to like me. I can't believe that anyone would want to be my friend . I just want to be outgoing and cute and witty and charming, and unfortunately, I am quiet.
2. Before I got married, all of the car accidents I was in were my fault. I don't think I was necessarily a bad driver, but I was not very observant and would frequently daydream while driving. I think my most favorite accident was when I forgot to put the car in park after pulling into my driveway and the car rolled across the street and hit our neighbor's parked car. Nice.
3. I never intended to be a nurse. Growing up I don't think being a nurse ever crossed my mind. I wanted to be a marine biologist when I was in high school and was seriously debating going to Puget Sound for their program. I later decided to go into music--piano performance--in college, but dropped out of my music classes after two days. I eventually found anatomy and LOVED it, and I remember telling one of my fellow TA's who was going to be a nurse that I would never be a nurse because it wasn't exciting enough. (I still see him around the hospital...thank goodness he doesn't remember me!). I also have eaten my words many times at work! I was then the class nurse in Israel and although I didn't do much, I really liked it and applied for the program a few months after I came home.
4. I once had a warrant out for my arrest. It wasn't for drug possession or anything, just an unpaid speeding ticket. I luckily was at my friend's house for recipe club when the officer came to my house so they didn't take me in. Apparently, Nicholas was freaking out saying "Don't take my mom!" I feel bad that he was so traumatized! I had to go to court and plead guilty...I think it is one of my top 5 most embarassing moments in my life.
5. I am deathly afraid of heights. It has gotten worse as I have gotten older, but now I even get super nervous going on a silly ferris wheel.
6. Whenever I go somewhere new for dinner, I order grilled cheese.Or chicken enchiladas or the turkey sandwich depending on the type of restaurant. I just don't want to waste my money on something that is disgusting. I will also sample from at least my husband's plate and decide for the next time if I will order something different.
7. I laugh when people get hurt. Not like if they are bleeding from their eyeballs or something, but if they are okay (but still could be hurt), I laugh because it is my defense mechanism against stress. My husband HATES it, but I have done it as long as I can remember.
I tag: Mistie, Andrea, Laura...I think everyone else has been tagged already!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Thursday, April 24, 2008
A great 5 years!
On Sunday, April 13, my mom retired from the Tabernacle Choir after 5 years of service. I stole these pics from my sister's blog, thanks Andrea! My mom is an amazing woman and I am so proud of her that she was able to accomplish this goal of hers to be in the choir. She was a very dedicated member and it always made conference a little more enjoyable for my kids because we got to search for grandma! We threw a surprise party for her after and I am proud to say that she was actually surprised which is a hard thing to do. It was really fun and I think a good way to tell my mom how great she is and help her not be so sad that she was leaving! I love you, mom!
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