For Jen and Wendi

This is for Jen and Wendi, who both pointed out that I failed to post this parental caution, mostly due to the fact that my own husband broke this rule more than once.

Note: Don't try this at home!

Parenting 101

I thought these were hilarious. I am in need of a refresher course.

*Who hasn't wanted to do this after getting sick and tired of hauling that infant car seat around? *There is never enough room in those Wal-Mart shopping carts.
*I imagine this lady just needs someone to talk to.

*This just isn't a good idea.

Danke Schoen

For the past couple of days I have felt this plague of a desire to thank a few who are due a little bit of gratitude from grateful me.

*Thank you to the ultrasound tech for saying over and over again how beautiful all my baby's parts are.

(Andelin baby #4)

*Thank you Sadlers for a great time in Portland.

(Cole at the Portland PUMP IT UP. Yes, we made him do it! He was fine once he got to the bottom.)

*Thank you to my cousin Leigh for the vintage video. One word: PRICELESS.

*Thank you Mom for the Heart Day Cookies. A big hit as always.

So much to be grateful for.

Tagged (for the first time ever)

Terilyn tagged me and so here goes. . .
Rules:
1. Answer the questions
2. Tag others and let them know by leaving a comment on their blog.

Questions:

-10 years ago. . .

I would have almost been married a year and was living in a nasty studio apartment in Provo. The kind of apartment where you could watch TV, cook dinner, and take a bath all at the same time (I am not even joking).

-5 things on my list of things to do today. . .

1. Call and set up RS visits
2. Clean kids bathroom
3. Go thru maternity clothes
4. Activity Day treats
5. Ohh. .. .and drink tons of water for my ultrasound appointment!

-Snacks I enjoy. . .

Love a bowl of cereal (anytime of day), graham crackers and milk, chips and salsa, and granola bars.
*NOTE: Because I am pregnant and still nauseated, this list may be totally different 6 months from now or even 6 minutes from now.

-Three bad habits. . .

1. Blowing things out of proportion in my head.

2. Not being sensitive enough.

3. Biting my nails during movies.

-Five places I've lived

Carrollton, Texas
San Ramon, California

Duluth, Georgia

Naperville, Illinois

Renton, Washington

-5 jobs I have had

Linens N' Things

Chess King (cheesy mall retail store)

Marshalls

Receptionist at Parkway Construction Co.

Receptionist at Fire King of Seattle

-5 things people don't know about me

-I can kind of draw.

-I eat all my sandwiches dry. (no mustard, no mayo)

-Bridges scare me. (Driving off a bridge=worst nightmare)

-I've gotten a spray tan before.

-I sat two rows behind Julia Roberts and her husband at a movie theater in New York.

-What if I suddenly had a million dollars. . .

I would travel, travel, travel (and take everyone I know with me)

I am tagging: Leigh, Karen C. (now you have to post), and Ashley E.

Road Trip

This weekend we took a road trip, and no road trip is complete in this family without some uninhibited rocking out in the car (this I learned from my MOM.)

*keep the music on my playlist going to hear what exactly we were rocking out to.

Brynn's Heart Bash

Brynn asked if she could have a Valentine's Day party this year. Here is quick recap of the happenings.

A little crafting.

(The girls had fun making these heart rings.)

A little duck-duck-goose. (heart-heart-valentine in this case)

A little cup cake decorating.

A little smores action. (complete with pink marshmellows)

(The girls liked the whole roasting marshmellows thing. Who doesn't?)


And one BIG smile out of this girl! Which makes any effort absolutely worth it.

Love to Love Ya

On this day, I heart this boy the most. I always have.

Happy Valentine's Day!