Buzz cutting

We went to Great Clips the other day to get Owen's hair cut. He won't let me comb it anymore, so it looked like a ridiculous mess. He was so not wanting his hair cut. We tried coaxing him into it the entire time we waited for his turn. He kept fussing. When the lady called his name, I picked him up and sat him in the chair. She put the cape on, and he freaked! You should have seen it. He ripped the cape off, jumped down off of the chair and ran to the door. He started to push his way outside. We ran after him and just yelled back to the stylist, "Sorry, I guess he won't be getting his hair cut today!"

So for now, dad will just have to give ya, a buzz cut. Thanks for letting him and for sitting still.

Ahhh, you look so handsome with your new haircut, Owen! I love this pic. of you sporting your new, favorite, Spider man shirt that lights up when you move. I hope we can peel it off of you sometime this week for a washing!

I love you, Owen boy!

MOM

We Miss You

Lilli Lou
Mondays, we used to have Lilli all day. This little angel is the best girl. She is always happy and content. We so enjoyed having her around and having her go places with us. I especially loved smooching her soft, round cheeks. Today, I am missing her. Her mom isn't working anymore, so we don't get to watch her on a regular basis. Oh, her mom is working hard, she is staying home with Lilli and her new brother, Grant. Maybe we'll get out of our pajamas and go for a ride to visit Lilli and Grant. What do you think, Aves and Owe? "Yeah" they scream! It's settled. We're out of here! Here we come, Lilli Lou, no more missing you!

I love it when

THEY ENTERTAIN THEMSELVES!

Friday's Funny

So, this is my cell phone. I have had it for years. My school issues it to me for free. It has absolutely NO bells and whistles. It is ancient, and most people who see it laugh and make fun of it, not me, just the phone. Ha, Ha.

Robert tells me I need to just call my school and see if I can purchase my own phone on their plan. Nah, why would I spend any money if I don't have to, right? So, I never do. I am at the park the other day with my friend, Kerri. She has this fancy slide phone, and I am coveting. I secretly admit to her that I would love a new phone!

The other day when Pay and Ave were in school, Owen and I went to Wal-Mart to do our big grocery shop. When we walked in Vitamin Water reps. were handing out free drinks. OMG, how nice....I thought! Owen held his in-between his legs in the cart. While I'm busy shopping, probably comparing prices on olives or something, Owen tosses his drink into my purse. I don't realize it until an hour later. When I go to move my purse, the contents, including my cell phone, have been laying in a deep puddle of Vitamin water. Everything is soaked, sticky, and ruined! I try to dry out the phone, but it is clearly DEAD!


After I get home, I continue to try to to save the cell. NOTHING! So, I make a call to the office. Chantel, who is so great, was very nice about the situation. She says not to worry about it and that she thinks she can get me a new phone. She tells me she will get on it right away, and she will let me know what she finds out.


Yeah! It is in the works. I am getting a new phone. I am hoping it will look something like this. I mean, a girl can dream right?!

So, an hour later, I receive an email from Chantel. It reads something similar to this........"Yes, I can get you a new phone. It won't be nearly as nice as the one you have now, but we'll get you something."

This is my expression after reading the email!

And then it turned into that.

So, I am getting a new phone...be careful what you wish for.....it won't be as nice as the one I have now, (I still don't know how that is possible) but it is free....AND I AM GRATEFUL! I will admit I was annoyed, but now that it's all over...I can laugh and post my phone saga for Friday's Funny!

Rain, Rain Go Away

Don't let it be so.....It is rainy and cold.....NO, we were going camping this weekend! The kids don't have school, Payton doesn't have a soccer game Saturday, and Sunday is General Conference. So much for our perfect weekend to escape to the mountains!

I guess we'll be doing a little of this....

and a whole lot of that!

Oh, don't try to hide your face. We know who you are!

TGIT

Tuesday mornings I have all to myself. My house is so quiet right now it is almost eerie. I would love to go upstairs and crawl into my bed and read, too bad I have a million things to do. I signed up to run a half marathon next month, so I have to get my run in. I also need desperately to pick up this messy house and start the laundry that is piled high. It is never ending! Next week I need to have all of this done so that I CAN read or do something I WANT to do! But, hey, I will still be doing all these daily chores in SWEET SILENCE!

Tip Junkie

One day while "blogging" I found this great site. Tip Junkie is full of every day, useful, easy, inspiring tips. Last night while browsing, I noticed she has a menu for the week posted each weekend. I have really been in a rut with what to make for dinner. It seems I make the same dishes over and over, and when I try something new, my family usually boos and gives me a thumbs down. Ya, I am admitting I am NOT a good cook. But, I do my best and try to make dinner 5 days out of the week.

So, me and the fam could really use some variety at meal times! You know what they say..... "Variety's the very spice of life, that gives it all its flavor." What I love is that Tip Junkie lists a menu, everything you need at the grocery store, and the recipes. I am excited to start a new menu adventure, and wanted to post the site for anyone else who has had a little "salt in their game" when it comes to family meals! Happy cooking!

Red Hat = Fight, Box, Wrestle,

So, whenever Owen puts on the red hat, he means business. He is a fighter, a boxer, and wrestler! He kicks the couch and punches the pillows. He runs fast and high kicks in the air, rolls on the floor, all while grunting and growling. The best is........when dad is home and Owen wants a fight partner. Owen will walk in with the red cowboy hat and Robert knows it's time to brawl! Yes, it's Robert's cue for, "Dad, let's wrestle, fight, box, be boys!" I always get a kick out of seeing these two with their red hats, especially Robert with his giant head in Avery's, way too small, red cowboy hat! So here they are.......pics. of two boys boxing in red hats, something that makes me laugh, posted for Friday's Funny!

JACK & JILL PHOTOGRAPHY

Suzy, at Jack & Jill Photography is offering FREE digital Christmas card prints. I love these examples and am excited to have ours printed for free. I know it is only September, but wouldn't it be nice to have your Christmas cards ready on time this year?! I am going to take advantage and wanted to share the SWEET DEAL with all of you.

So, check out the details on her bodacious blog at: http://joeyandsuzycarlson.blogspot.com/2008/09/family-picture-time.html

ENJOY!

Welcome to this world, Grant!

So, I turned the big 34 yesterday. Yikes! I can't believe how old I am! We celebrated my birthday Sunday. Robert had my family over and made us all a really nice dinner. He had a cake, presents, and we played games. Thanks Bob!

I was given some really nice presents..... Let's just say...I won't have to wear the same two skirts to church anymore! Oh, and my favorite sunglasses Avery lost, they've been replaced. Yeah!
I loved partying with my family, phone calls from friends and loved ones, but the best part of my birthday day was .......the birth of my new nephew, Grant!

That's right! Me and the little guy will share the same birthday, and Sept. 22 is a grand day to celebrate life, Grant!
Here's the proud grandpa. Do I get my nose from my dad or what?!Payton was loving the little one. Check out my dad's face in the background. That is classic Stan!Sorry about the pic. right after labor, Amy. You look amazing always though! Lilli is pretty excited about her new brother and couldn't keep her hands off of him.

So, welcome to the world, Grant. This I know, you and I are going to be close buddies. There's no way around it, little guy!