...our Great Time!
The girls and I enjoyed our Cramped and Quick trip to Salt Lake City. We left Thursday night around 6 p.m., got to St. George around midnight, left around 10 the next morning and got to SLC around 3. We ate at PF Changs, their FAVORITE Restaurant, hopped the Trolley to go to Gateway to do a little shopping but realized we hopped on the Trolley going the opposite direction and ended up in a very scary place downtown. So we quickly hopped back on the Trolley that would take us back to where we started, jumped back in the car and went back to the Hotel where we knew we would be SAFE! (We are such wimps!) Bethany watched that cute movie of the American Girl Kit Kitteridge but Lauren, Ashley and I went to sleep. (Not just wimps, party-poopers, too!)
We woke up to a cloudy, drizzling morning. As we walked to the conference center, it was just drizzling a little. When we left the conference center it was POURING! We were literally dripping wet by the time we got back to the car! (We had parked several blocks away) We changed into our comfy traveling clothes right there in the car in the parking structure! We cracked ourselves up!
We took off for home in the rain and the storm only got worse the farther away we got from SLC. By the time we got to the desert, it was not only pouring down rain, but it was windy and tons of lightning! There was literally two inches of water on the road. We had to slow down to about 40 mph for quite awhile because visibility was so low. But, of course, there is always light after a storm. This light that we experienced was a beautiful sunset and then a beautiful crescent moon. We arrived home last night around 11:30. Perfect! Very quick, but perfect! I couldn't have asked for better company than my 3 Cutie Patootie Girls!
And, we accomplished the purpose of getting a smaller car: Gas for the trip was $201.39. If I had taken the Yukon, it would have been 3 times as much! I will literally be able to pay the monthly payment, monthly gas bill, AND monthly insurance bill for the LESS than my monthly gas bill ALONE for the YUKON!!!! Oh Happy Day!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Surprise! Surprise!
I have been given two Great Surprise Gifts twice in my life.
The first one was when I turned 30. Judy worked really hard at organizing a Surprise Birthday Party for me! It was the best time EVER! I really had no clue that anything was being planned. The night of the party, Bart took me out to dinner with some fun friends, Reid & DeeAnn Hansen. When we arrived back at our house, Bart was pretty antsy. He unlocked the door, opened it really wide and PUSHED me into the house! I heard "SURPRISE!" and looked around to see so many of the people I LOVE!!! How Fun! The girls were just tiny then, and all dressed in their Best Sunday Dresses. So Cute. Cameron was still just a thought and prayer. Of course I received the usual fun gifts you give to the Aged - enema's and the such. I also received a gift from Aunt Barbie, a Cookie CookBook, that I use All The Time! So Very Fun! I was very surprised and felt so LOVED! I will always remember that great night and appreciate Judy's thoughtfulness and hard work at putting the event together.
Well, I have to tell you about my 2nd Greatest Surprise!
Last night, we had an Activities Committee Meeting at my house the same time the girls had Young Womens. So, because they would be gone during my meeting, and Bart was at a clients here in town, the girls took Cameron to Bart on their way to the church. The meeting started and we accomplished much. Towards the end of the meeting, Bart and Cameron came into the house for 2.5 seconds and then took off again. I remembered Bethany said she and the girls were going to meet the Boys for dinner so I didn't have to worry about feeding them so late. So thoughtful of Bart. Everybody left from the meeting and I was alone for the first time in days. I sat in Barts chair and turned on the T.V. Just shortly after that, I heard some loud music, loud voices, and a horn honking outside. I thought it was the same people who had egged our house just two days earlier. (Another story) I sat trying to decide if I would be safer to stay inside, or go outside and confront the juveniles. Suddenly, Cameron burst in through the front door and said, "Mom! Go look outside! Your Bug is here!"
Oh! No! He! Didn't!
Shut! Up!
Oh! My! Heaven's! To! Betsy! It's! Yellow!
And...
CONVERTIBLE!!!!
Bart bought me my DREAM CAR! This is what it looks like from my Front Door Step!
And this is it's Cute BOOTY Shot!
(Notice the Big Expensive Yukon that will be put to pasture while I drive around town in My New Yellow Beetle Bug!)
Why would he buy me, a Mother of Four Humans and a Dog, a small, impractical car that only holds 3 passengers?!
WHO CARES My People!!!!!
I was so surprised last night that it was actually here! Bethany, Lauren & Ashley had come home after Young Women's to pick up Bart & Cameron, just as they had come into the house for that split second during the meeting, to not only go eat dinner but to PICK UP MY NEW CAR for me!
OH! MY! STARS!
It was my Cutie Patootie Girls in the Beetle Bug with its Black Top Down and the Music Blasting ~ Not Juvenile Delinquents! So Shocked and Surprised...
...Just in time for us to take a Really Quick Trip up to Salt Lake City for the Saturday Morning Session of Conference and be back home for the Sunday Sessions! Even though we had been talking about getting this car, I honestly did not know I would have it in My Driveway in time to take it to conference. I thought we'd be driving a rental ~ So UnFun!
Well, Cameron hasn't had a chance to take a ride yet and he's dying for a GOOD TIME! Gotta Drive!
Caio!
The first one was when I turned 30. Judy worked really hard at organizing a Surprise Birthday Party for me! It was the best time EVER! I really had no clue that anything was being planned. The night of the party, Bart took me out to dinner with some fun friends, Reid & DeeAnn Hansen. When we arrived back at our house, Bart was pretty antsy. He unlocked the door, opened it really wide and PUSHED me into the house! I heard "SURPRISE!" and looked around to see so many of the people I LOVE!!! How Fun! The girls were just tiny then, and all dressed in their Best Sunday Dresses. So Cute. Cameron was still just a thought and prayer. Of course I received the usual fun gifts you give to the Aged - enema's and the such. I also received a gift from Aunt Barbie, a Cookie CookBook, that I use All The Time! So Very Fun! I was very surprised and felt so LOVED! I will always remember that great night and appreciate Judy's thoughtfulness and hard work at putting the event together.
Well, I have to tell you about my 2nd Greatest Surprise!
Last night, we had an Activities Committee Meeting at my house the same time the girls had Young Womens. So, because they would be gone during my meeting, and Bart was at a clients here in town, the girls took Cameron to Bart on their way to the church. The meeting started and we accomplished much. Towards the end of the meeting, Bart and Cameron came into the house for 2.5 seconds and then took off again. I remembered Bethany said she and the girls were going to meet the Boys for dinner so I didn't have to worry about feeding them so late. So thoughtful of Bart. Everybody left from the meeting and I was alone for the first time in days. I sat in Barts chair and turned on the T.V. Just shortly after that, I heard some loud music, loud voices, and a horn honking outside. I thought it was the same people who had egged our house just two days earlier. (Another story) I sat trying to decide if I would be safer to stay inside, or go outside and confront the juveniles. Suddenly, Cameron burst in through the front door and said, "Mom! Go look outside! Your Bug is here!"
Oh! No! He! Didn't!
Shut! Up!
Oh! My! Heaven's! To! Betsy! It's! Yellow!
And...
CONVERTIBLE!!!!
Bart bought me my DREAM CAR! This is what it looks like from my Front Door Step!
And this is it's Cute BOOTY Shot!
(Notice the Big Expensive Yukon that will be put to pasture while I drive around town in My New Yellow Beetle Bug!)
Why would he buy me, a Mother of Four Humans and a Dog, a small, impractical car that only holds 3 passengers?!
WHO CARES My People!!!!!
I was so surprised last night that it was actually here! Bethany, Lauren & Ashley had come home after Young Women's to pick up Bart & Cameron, just as they had come into the house for that split second during the meeting, to not only go eat dinner but to PICK UP MY NEW CAR for me!
OH! MY! STARS!
It was my Cutie Patootie Girls in the Beetle Bug with its Black Top Down and the Music Blasting ~ Not Juvenile Delinquents! So Shocked and Surprised...
...Just in time for us to take a Really Quick Trip up to Salt Lake City for the Saturday Morning Session of Conference and be back home for the Sunday Sessions! Even though we had been talking about getting this car, I honestly did not know I would have it in My Driveway in time to take it to conference. I thought we'd be driving a rental ~ So UnFun!
Well, Cameron hasn't had a chance to take a ride yet and he's dying for a GOOD TIME! Gotta Drive!
Caio!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Honey-Mustard Oatmeal Bread
Prep: 25 min; Proof: 2 hr; Bake: 25-35 min
Makes 1 Loaf, 16 slices; 1 slice 120 Calories
3 to 3 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 package regular or quick active dry yeast
1 cup very warm water (120 - 130 degrees)
1 large egg
1 egg white, slightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
Quick-cooking oats
Mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup oats, the salt, honey, mustard, margarine and yeast in large bowl. Add 1 cup warm water. Beat with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat on medium speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Beat in egg. Stir in enough remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, to make dough easy to handle.
Turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Knead about 10 minutes or until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl and turn greased side up. Cover and let rise in warm place about 1 hour or until double. Dough is ready if indentation remains when touched.
Grease bottom and side of pie plate, 9x1 1/4 inches, with shortening.
Punch down dough. Shape dough into a ball. Place in pie plate; flatten slightly. Mix egg white and 1 tablespoon water; brush on loaf. Sprinkle with oats. Cover and let rise in warm place 45 to 60 minutes or until double.
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Bake about 25-35 minutes or until loaf sounds hollow when tapped and is deep golden brown. Remove from pan to wire rack; cool.
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
One Of These Things.....
...Is Not Like The Other.
One Of These Things Just Doesn't Belong...
...Or Does It?!
One Of These Things Just Doesn't Belong...
...Or Does It?!
Sunday, August 10, 2008
I Love My Family!
It was really great to see at least some of the Family in Utah! We really missed seeing all those that were not able to be at Aunt Jackie's. There were a few people who were there, but not in this group picture; namely, Joel, Lori, Porter, Jamie, Jill, Juli, and Jana!
Thank you Jodi, and all those who helped, for putting this afternoon together so we could visit and enjoy each other's company for a few hours! I was so happy to be with all of you and to meet some of the children of Meltonville! They are beautiful! I hope to see you all again soon!
Thank you Jodi, and all those who helped, for putting this afternoon together so we could visit and enjoy each other's company for a few hours! I was so happy to be with all of you and to meet some of the children of Meltonville! They are beautiful! I hope to see you all again soon!
Monday, August 4, 2008
IF WE COME TO UTAH…
…Will You Party With Us?!
THAT'S RIGHT PEOPLE!
The
CHILD Family
Will be in
PROVO
On
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
&
SATURDAY MORNING!
So, Where's The Party Going To Be?!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Guess Who Came To Visit?!
Bunnies, Bunnies, everywhere there are Bunnies! Usually they stay far away from people but this one didn't know how close he was to a human! So Cute!
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