Preschool Graduation

Erin started preschool in February this year at Miss Katie's. She was only a part of the class for a few months, but it was amazing to see her change in so little time. She still has two more years before kindergarten so she will be returning in the fall to Miss Katie's Preschool. So, she didn't actually graduate, but she participated along with all the kids. Erin is very much a Mommy's girl. She and I get to spend all day together during the weeks while the big kids are at school and dad is at work. We love our time together! She makes me not want any more kids because she loves being my baby. As much as I want her to stay little forever, I love to see her learn and grow. Next year, her cousin Noah, will be in her class at Miss Katie's. She is so excited! Thanks again to Katie Peterson! We love you!

Disneyland Vacation 2008

I apologize if my slide shows are a bit much! I can't help it. I LOVE DISNEYLAND! I got a new camera (nothing special, just a new digital) with a 2gb memory card. So, knowing that I had like 1400 pictures available on my camera, I went nuts. Not that I don't anyway. In eight days, I took 336 photos! Wow! Isn't that amazing? I love watching the slide shows over and over again. It was such a great vacation. We went with my brother, Joel, and his family. It was great because our kids are all the best of friends (as are us big kids, too). One of the funnest things about our trip was how it all started! The kids didn't know when we were leaving. They all knew a Disneyland Vacation was coming up, but they had no idea when. We played it up for a few months; making them earn spending money, slowly buying things for the trip (stroller, cooler, etc), and dragging out the packing process so it wasn't too obvious. On Friday, May 2, Jamie and I checked the kids out of school early and then we met in South Jordan to carpool down. The adrenaline didn't wear off for a long while. It was great! They were all so excited! I didn't think we would be able to pull it off. Josh is very observant and too smart for his own good. I thought he'd figure it out. But, he didn't.

This trip was the longest vacation we have had as a family. It's our third time to Disneyland, but we have never stayed as long as we did this time. We got to see so much. Five days in the Parks, Sea World, the beach, Crab Cooker, and lots of walking. I love California. It was a little cooler there than we had hoped for, but it was nice to not have it so hot on our Park days.

So now that we are home, we can't help but start planning our next Disney Vacation! We love it. Maybe next time we will go to Florida!

Soccer Season

I love soccer season! And, wow! Look at that keeper! So Josh has decided to go for it! He has tested the keeper position a little in the past, but was always so good offensively that he never got to stay in the keeper box for the whole game. This season provided many opportunities for him to prove his talent defensively. Though I didn't keep track, I think the average saves per game so far is like 28! No U9 goal keeper should have to have that many saves every game! Where are the defensive players? Anyway, that's another story. Bottom line, Josh is the keeper for West United this year and is loving it. And, as long as the weather isn't horrible (which it is most of the time), I love watching him play.

GETTING ORGANIZED!

So, this is a picture of my pantry before my organizing mood hit. A few weeks ago, I attended one of Jamie's organizing lectures. She happened to be in Magna one night for an Enrichment night. I have heard her speak several times, but this time when I went, I was in the middle of a project. With notebook in hand, I listened again, and learned how to tackle the pantry. It has taken a while to call it "complete" but I did it! And, can I tell you how great it feels? The whole family has benefited from having things organized. I just wish the rest of my house was done. I have been working on each room, one at a time, getting things in place. It feels so good to give everything a name and a home. Hopefully, sooner than later, I will be able to post pictures of my next "completed" projects. For now, I wanted to share with you some pictures of the details in the pantry. Below are several photos.

Containers from Tupperware, Wal Mart and Target

Cansolidator by Shelf Reliance (found at Wal Mart or ShelfReliance.com $22-$29 ea)

Over the door Shoe Organizer (found at Target $5)

Labels by StudioJK (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5561900)

Can you say HOTTIE?

Oh yah, baby! So I have always been a huge fan of James Bond movies, but when Casino Royale was released, I thought I had died and gone to heaven. Oh my gosh! I love Daniel Craig. The crazy thing is that he doesn't think he's hot. He initially said he wouldn't wear the bathing suit in Casino Royal because he didn't think he had the body for it. What? Look at that body! I could look at it all day. And then some.

I put the James Bond 007 theme song on my playlist below (you should be listening to it now anyway). This version is by Moby (whom I also love). The theme song always reminds me of playing 007 on the Nintendo 64 when I was younger. It was a game that the whole family loved. (Except mom, maybe. Or maybe she liked the game, but just didn't like getting shot.) It was the first game that I remember playing with four players. We played for hours.

I am sure I am not the only woman out there that is in love with James Bond, whichever one it may be. My James Bond is Daniel Craig. Anyone else love Bond? Comment below! Let me know if I am as crazy as my husband thinks I am!

My Favorite Things! Boutique

Mark your calendars, ladies! April 26, 2008 will be the My Favorite Things Boutique. More information will update each day so check back often! Just a hint of who my Favorites are:
Studio JK, Scentsy, Miche Bags, Cookie Lee.... and more! Visit the official website at www.myfavoritethingsboutique.blogspot.com