A Reminder...

WARNING: This is a candid post that my mother will not like.

Yeah- so everyone has been posting this lately, but it's a reminder I, and lots of other people need. I used to be VERY passionate about this subject- texting while driving was NOT an option, but I will be the first to admit that lately I have slipped up. No text message is worth this kind of consequence.

I always feel a sense of "it couldn't happen to me" when I text and drive. All those feelings of teen aged invincibility- that I never really had AS a teen- seem to hit me when I get a text while I drive. STUPID. And on occasion, I find myself slamming on the breaks or swerving back into my lane... STUPID.

I often feel as if texting is ruining our lives anyway- maybe I should just completely get rid of it... I WOULD if I didn't feel as if my connection to the world would be cut off. What ever happened to a good old face-to-face visit? Sigh.

Too Cute to Miss...

Hope she doesn't mind, but this story was posted by my friend Dave's wife, Mindy, the other day. I REALLY had to copy it to my blog because it was so hilarious.

Not Until You're 23

This is how my conversation with Lincoln went this morning:

Linc: "Mom, where are we going?"
Me: "You're going to the temple with your primary."
Linc: "I DON'T WANT TO GO TO THE TEMPLE!"

Then 5 or so minutes of arguing over the fact that he is, indeed, going to the temple.
Finally out of sheer frustration that I wasn't getting it, he tells me what's really bothering him.

Linc: "But Mom, I don't want to get married today!"
Me (trying really hard not to laugh out loud): "Honey you don't have to get married today."
Linc: "But you said I'm going to the temple."
Me: "You are going to the temple. But Buddy, there are other reasons you go to the temple besides getting married."
Linc: "I don't want to get married today."
Me: "I PROMISE you won't get married today...but you do have to go to the temple with your class...and be nice to your teachers."

Heaven help us.

Kind of Obsessed...

I LOVE Rachel McAdams. I just DO. She's GORGEOUS and a brilliant actress. She is my woman crush. I asked Chuck if he had a man crush and he said he doesn't. I want him to have a man crush to validate my woman crush. But he doesn't.

That's all.

Chuck's New Project

I've been replaced...

http://imagineeringdisney.squarespace.com/

Go there. He's brilliant.

Rice-a-Roni... Not MY San Francisco Treat!

August 9-16, 2009

Sunday. Driving with the 21 month old. Love her.

Arrival: 12 hours later (to the minute!). Walnut Creek.
The Home of my Aunt Jodi and Uncle Jeff.
Graduation book for Elizabeth.

Monday. Relaxing. Lunch with friends. Park. Pool.
Kensie become obsessed with "phwimmin"








Tuesday. More relaxation. Animals for Kensie.
"In N Out Burger" per Chuck's requirement.
Walnut Creek and Cheesecake Factory.
More "phwimmin'"

Wednesday. Giants vs Dodgers game.

Sunburns (Everyone except me! I learned my lesson a month ago in Orlando...).
Wicked lottery. Wicked tickets. WICKED HAPPINESS.





The San Fran man who took our Burger King drinks...


Story time with Uncle Jeff...

Thursday. Alcatraz. Pier 39.
Ghirardelli. Fancy Italian food. Beach Blanket Babylon. Tired.

Friday! Discovery Kingdom!
Ahi tuna at home. Divine.
Fire and smores.


Our "babies". We got the stroller for awhile but had no kid...





Freezing, but not willing to give up her time in the "watew."

One of the reasons we all gained weight...

Nighttime fire and chit chat.

Saturday. Tour of San Fran with the Fam.
Beach. Golden Gate Bridge.

Sunday driving. Home. 11 hours.
Back to normal life...

Babies Babies...

Hi world. I'm pregnant. Like everyone else.

Nope. Again, that is a lie. I do that too often on this blog...

Last night I threw a baby shower for Hilly and her little baby, Gretel- who is due September 21.

And congrats to Laurel- who was supposed to help HOST the shower- but decided to have her baby-boy-who-is-currently-nameless instead. Happy.

We had a fantastic turnout and Gretel is hooked up with tons of loot. Yay babies.









Also- credit must be given to my fantastic husband who designed the invite. Cute boy. I'll keep him.

Coming...

Yep- haven't blogged lately cuz, like the post below states, a vacation of happiness was taken last week! Biff, Brett, Kensie, Chuck, and I went to San Francisco to visit my aunt and uncle- Jodi and Jeff. We couldn't have asked for better hosts or a better trip. Pictures coming soon. For some reason my computer isn't reading the camera card tonight. LAME.

Dear World...

I am currently trying to lose the five pounds I gained while on vacation last week. Ya do all that work for weeks/months, and seven lousy days can blow it. Bah. Good thing the trip itself ROCKED. :-)

Friday.

Minus the Bud Light (or replace it with carrots and almonds...), this is how I feel today. Stick blogs and Facebook in the mix and yep, that's me.

Friday.

Friday is a day that doesn't mean much to me these days. Ya know- without a JOB Friday is just another day to get things done around the house, prepare for the weekend- which never really consists of much- and um... yep. I guess I look forward to Friday because it means I have two days of not working out ahead of me. :-) Ha. I used to live for Fridays.

Friday. Weird word.

Vacay.



On another note: Last night my beautiful tomato plants were blown to bits by crazy winds. Smoke and dust has ruined their little leaves, and I am bummed. They're hearty, but what can I do to help the poor guys?

Settlers. Fun game. Thanks to Kristy and Travis I am now dreaming about settlements and sheep and stuff. I've needed to learn how to play since the Playmill 2003 cast obsession with it. What? I'm only six years late.

Could I be more random?