Festival of Trees

A couple weeks ago Cohen and I went to the Festival of Trees with my mom, Mary, Emma, and Annika (aka Emmaka by Cohen). The parking lot was an absolute nightmare and it took us at least 20 minutes to find a parking spot. We saw two older women get in quite the fight right in front of their kids. I made some comment to the effect of a parking spot just wasn't worth that. Then about 10 minutes later I found myself raising my voice at someone stealing a spot we had followed a lady to, good thing Mary was there to calm me down and I wasn't driving. Seriously, isn't this supposed to be the happiest time of the year??
All in all we did have a good time once we made it inside. The girls loved all the pink trees and the ones with princesses. Cohen and I took a picture in front of "The P"U"RFECT Season" tree.





I hope you're all enjoying the season and not fighting over parking spots. Merry Christmas!

I'm so funny!

So I'm sure someone has already thought of this, but it just hit me while I was laying in bed last night and it was too late to tell anyone. I totally forgot about it today and then I was just laying in bed now and thought of it again, and once again it's too late to call anyone and Paul is sleeping. So here is my thought:

Obama Nation = Abomination

Funny, huh?

I'm not saying that I'm not going to support our new president and I don't want to cause any controversy, I just thought it was funny. Hope you all enjoy my late night thoughts!

Flu Shots

Yesterday Mary and I decided to take our kids to get their flu shots together. Cohen's shot was pretty uneventful, but both Emma and Annika gave me a good laugh during the outing.

Mary had explained to Emma beforehand that she would be getting the shot so Emma brought her ipod and was going to think about getting a chocolate shake while she got the shot. Initially we were going to have Emma go first, but she really didn't want to so Cohen did. I don't know if that was a good idea or not. When it was her turn it took, Mary, the nurse, & me to hold her down and get her situated. The whole time she was screaming, "I don't want it!" I had to laugh to keep from crying, it's amazing how strong a 5 year old girl can be when she needs to be. She seemed to forget how traumatic the ordeal was after getting her chocolate shake though because she said, "Mom, this is the best day of my life!" What a crack up!

Annika was a lot easier to manage during the actual shot, she only required Mary and the nurse. While we were in the waiting room she did give me a good laugh when she said, "I don't want an owie, thanks."

Paul, Cohen, & I have all gotten ours done now, so another year down. Thanks Mary for motivating me and giving me a taste of what the next few years might be like with Cohen!

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Yes we're still here

No we have not fallen off the face of the earth, we are all alive and well. It's amazing how fast time can go by. And while it seems like nothing happens a whole lot actually does.

Paul's little brother, Carson, got married on October 9th. It was a beautiful wedding! Everyone looked great, especially the little ones. We are so happy to welcome Michelle into our family.

Addy, Sadee, and Kenzlee were happy to pose, but Cohen wouldn't stay still

On the 14th my big brother, Owen, turned 31. For some reason every year that he gets older affects me more than my turning another year older. Maybe it's just that his birthday is earlier in the year than mine, but it just really boggles my mind that we're adults! I don't know when it happened, but it did. Happy Belated Birthday O!

(Owen HATES ketchup which is why I love that he wears this shirt)

Fall has also finally hit here in Lehi with SNOW! I love it and I hate it. With the colder temperatures Cohen and I went with Mary, Emma, and Annika to the South Towne Mall's dinosaur playground. It's nothing super spectacular, but the kids love it and it's free! I'm hoping this becomes a weekly tradition.


This week is actually Fall Break at the U so Paul has been trying to get a few more hours in at work and get his doctoral project done. I can't believe this is his last book semester and it's half over!!! With the change in his schedule, I've learned a little bit more about the phrase, "Can't live with them, can't live without them."

Don't get me wrong it is wonderful to have him home more, but it is also really hard to have the change in our routine. It seems like when we're on our normal schedule all I want is for him to be home to spend time with Cohen and me, but this week while I've loved having him around we seem to push each others buttons a little more than usual. It's probably because there is actually time to press those buttons. I'm really going to try to savor these last few days I have a little extra time with him.

I hope this gives everyone a small idea of what has been going on in our lives in the last month. I promise to make more regular posts.

Lia Sophia Catalog Party!!!

You all may or may not know that I sell Lia Sophia jewelry. This months special is my favorite, buy 2 items at full price and get any 4 items at 50% off! The 2 you buy at full price will always be the least expensive. It's a great way to get some Christmas shopping done.
I've been trying to find a day to have a party, but it has been a busy month. So if any of you are interested check out the catalog here and leave me a comment and I will get in touch with you. I am planning on putting an order in on September 30th!

Happy Jewelry!!!

Addiction to Downy

In addition to my addiction to Diet Coke, I have a serious problem with huffing Downy fabric softener. I bought a cheaper brand a couple months ago because it was, well cheaper, at Costco and I regretted every load I washed with it. I will never make that mistake again. I sniff every item of clothing that I fold and it certainly wasn't enjoyable with the other brand. I have only been back to Downy for the last month and I've savored every sniff.