Posted on August 30th, 2008 by whim
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On A Lazy Afternoon
My Little Swinger
Kai took his first ride on a park swing today. Have you ever tried to take pictures of someone on a swing? It was a learning experience for me. Out of 135 pictures I got a lot that would have been darling had the focus not been on the background instead of the cute baby. [...]
Posted on August 28th, 2008 by whim
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Why I Have A Hard Time Finishing A Project
me thinking to myself: “Hmmmm…I need to make room for all these bottles of salsa and jam, I better go clear out the toy closet under the stairs and put them there.? (while looking at stack of bins of toys in closet under the stairs) “Uh oh, I am going to have to go make [...]
Posted on August 26th, 2008 by whim
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How Many Times Do They ALL Win Something?
Anna riding the prize A couple of weekends ago we decided to stop by Crossroads Mall food court for dinner. After we ate we wandered up to the little carousel so the kids could have a couple of rides before we headed home. The store right in front of the carousel is a unique children’s [...]
Posted on August 26th, 2008 by whim
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Where Does He Come Up With These Questions?
Lincoln: Mom, when someone can’t see and they need to get glasses…how do they even get to the store to get their glasses if they can’t see? Me: Their mom takes them. Lincoln: What if they aren’t a kid?
Posted on August 25th, 2008 by whim
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Homemade Salsa
Anyone who knows me even a little knows that I love Mexican food and especially chips and salsa. Here is my friend Michele’s recipe that I used to make my first batch of salsa: 6-1/2 pounds tomatoes (about 12 cups) – peel and cook until mushy 6 jalapeno peppers 12 long yellow peppers 3 [...]
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by whim
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Slowly Increasing My Domesticity
I have had a busy but fun week learning how to bottle. We now have blueberry jam, salsa, and tomatoes. I am hoping to get a few jars of pickles, peaches and pears in before our trip to California next month. When I was growing up my friend Jana’s mom bottled the best pickles every [...]
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by whim
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I Think His Sisters Are Trying To Get Rid Of Him
Luca packed Lincoln up and Anna got the stamp. Both sets of grandparents better get ready because I don’t know if he is on his way to Ogden or St. George!
Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by whim
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It Smells Happy
I took the kids to the elementary to see if Luca needed to register for the new school year. I remember registering every year as a kid and it seems strange to just show up on the first day of school, but that is all returning students have to do here. Luca had a cute [...]
Posted on August 21st, 2008 by whim
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Her Plans Are Foiled Again
On our way to church this morning: Anna: I don’t want to go to church. Let’s just pretend we are sick. Me: That would be lying. Anna: They will never know. Me: But Heavenly Father would know. Anna: No he won’t. He can’t see us. Me: Yes he can. Heavenly Father can always see us. [...]
Posted on August 17th, 2008 by whim
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