Thoughts and prayers with the Jones family

I ache for this family   I cannot stop thinking about them and I don’t even know them. I dream at night about them (which is a change from dreaming about my grams every night) I so wish I had a magic wand to wave for his beautiful wife, daughter and baby on the way. 

You better believe I will be EVEN MORE nervous when Spee goes caving now   I already have horrid fears…now times that by fifty!

  Maybe it bothers me more than it should because of stuff like this….

 

They used pictures from Spencer’s caving blog in this news report (did not ask permission or give credit to do it, naughty naughty KSL! They start at 0:59)

 

His caving blog is sure getting some serious traffic…

 

Traffic for November….

 

 

Traffic since Nov of last year…

 

He started the blog June 17, 2008 and had 7000 visitors in the past year and a half and as of this second (since it is changing literally EVERY single second) he has had more than doubled the sites total traffic and it has now reached 14,045 visitors! 

 

Thinking of you and missing you always…

 

Halloween

Oh, Halloween..how I wish you were something different all together! 

I love the dressing up part (minus the creepy, disgusting, and inappropriate costumes)

I dislike everything else about Halloween.  It is a satanic “holiday” and I find it ridiculous that it is celebrated.  I hate the candy as well.

ugghhh enough of the ranting and raving, onto our cute kiddos…..

Our Lil’ Pumpkin’

And our robot

The only time they wore their costumes was for our ward trunk or treat.  Me and Spencer are on the activities committee, so ironically, the gal who dislikes Halloween must plan a CHURCH party to celebrate it! (puuhhlease!)  I actually do like the trunk or treat setup though. Much better than going door to door.  Plus some good quality time with friends.

I couldn’t get the kids to even look at me…to much going on.

 

While I was in the kitchen mixing up some hot cocoa I look out to see my sweet little robot trying to figure out this task of climbing the stairs in his costume.

*giggle

 

I told Aiden to get AS MUCH candy as he possibly could (to which I received strange looks) Then I explained that he could sell his candy for money and use it to buy a toy instead of junky candy that would not last.  He was pleased with this deal!

Since Addi was dressed as a pumpkin we told him he would sell it to

“The Great Pumpkin”

 

He bought a Bionicle and raves on and on about how that was the best deal ever!

 

Here is a picture of my favorite costume of the night…

Oh my goodness,  I was laughing so hard! and she MADE these! What a woman

 

 

The End

or in Aiden’s words (because he still says it like this, and has since he was itty bitty)

“me end” very robot-like, huh!?

 

Motivation Monday {November 16}

I was in search of something to lift my spirit and tonight this did it…

IMPROVE – BEAUTIFY – EXTEND – SMILE –

CULTIVATE – DEVELOP – CREATE

 

 

And then…

 

I came across this. WOW!

 

What a powerful message

 

 

Funny Friday {November 13}

I was seriously laughing good and hard by myself when I saw these at Walmart.

 

I was totally picturing it…

 

If my mom had known about these when we were kids,

you better believe we would have had a pair in every color!

 

Pass this great news onto anyone you know…

Wedding photography package giveaway!

My friend and amazing photographer Brandy is doing a wedding package giveaway…

CLICK HERE to enter

Brandy just did our family photos and they turned out adorable!  She is talented and has a unique sense of style and personality.  I Highly recommend her work

If you know of an engaged couple (planning to wed before Jan. 1),tell them to visit her blog and post a comment with their e-mail address so they can be entered.

 

Two Loves Wednesday {November 11}

(1)

I love how Addi joins in singing (her own adorable version) while we are at church…

(I love that I am snapping pictures on my cell phone during sacrament….hmmmm)

(2)

Snack and treats galore!  Here are some of my favorite snacks….

Why must I love food SO much!?!?! Even if I try to keep it healthy I still have issues! I made pumpkin chocolate cookies the other day and this morning AFTER breakfast I could not resist having one..then another…AND THEN YET ANOTHER! uggh!

 

Motivation Monday {November 9}

Don’t cry over spilt laundry detergent….

 

I didn’t. BUT man I was ticked!

 

It looks like the Downy was the culprit…BUT it was the brand new Costco size jug of Tide that was shaken from the washer and practically emptied onto the floor. 

Just another day in paradise

 

Funny Friday {November 6}

If only I could remember to write down every single adorable thing my kids say and do!  I seriously LOVE my children

So the other day we were driving in the car listening to The Answer – book on CD.  Not that I would usually listen to this with the kiddos in tow, but Aiden was totally into it so he joined me in listening.  He was asking all sorts of questions about it and it was rather funny, though at times very repetitive.

So we get to a part that is talking all about how EVERYTHING is energy, and Aiden blurts out….

“POOP is energy?!?!!”

After containing my laughter I replied..ummm, yes (?)

The list continued the rest of the way home.

Trees are energy?! Rocks are energy?! etc, etc etc….

And if you have no idea what I am talking about “energy” this books is super cool and really helps you to understand the science behind the fact that everything truly IS energy.

 

Many loves Wednesday {November 4}

Ya, I am adding a few extra loves to today’s list..I just could not choose.

 

1.

Sweet potato fries

Cut sweet potato in small strips

Cook with coconut oil in pan (I usually fry them for about 7ish minutes)

 

Sprinkle with Real Salt and Cinnamon (I don’t have amounts, I sort of just created this concoction last night. Just take a guess and add more to taste) Then I like to put them in the oven for 15-20 minutes.  On 350 degrees

 

 

THEY ARE DELISH!

best part….they are  healthy!!!!

 

 

 

2.

Addi’s new coat

 

 

3.

My friend Tammie’s

SIMPLE. HEALTHY. TASTY blog

http://simplehealthytasty.blogspot.com/

Great healthy and yummy recipes!  And also some great nutrition information

 

4.

Days like this…

 

Aiden is being a grump…

Mommy: “Aiden do you need a nap?”

Aiden: “NO!”

Aiden disappears for awhile, I go to check on him and find this…..

 

5.

Addi’s mealtime hair makeover

 

Addi likes to run her food covered fingers through her hair pulling the sides out straight…

 

6.

Aiden’s strange enjoyment of putting Addi’s bows in his hair

 

 

 

I could go on all night I think, so I will end now