Servn' it Hot

My new obsession...Aprons!!! One day I was looking on etsy at all the cool stuff people have for sale and I came across this totally cute apron that I just had to have. So instead of buying it I searched and searched and found the pattern. One week later I completed my first apron and I love it. My favorite thing about this pattern is that the apron is reversible. I already have the material for the 2nd one and I am just waiting for spare time to come around so I can make it. I would have been smiling but the post woman was driving by right as Kurt snapped the picture.

Just for fun

I found this on my friend Kate's blog and had to try it out for myself.

1. YOUR ROCK STAR NAME: (first pet & current car)
-Cokie Sienna
2.YOUR GANGSTA NAME: (favorite ice cream flavor, favorite cookie)
-Vanilla NoBakes
3. YOUR “FLY Guy/Girl” NAME: (first initial of first name, first three letters of your last name)-T-edw
4. YOUR DETECTIVE NAME: (favorite color, favorite animal)
-Green Pony
5. YOUR SOAP OPERA NAME: (middle name, city where you were born)
-Lyn Anchorage
6. YOUR STAR WARS NAME: (the first 3 letters of your last name, first 2 letters of your first)-Edwte
7. YOUR SUPERHERO NAME: (”The” + 2nd favorite color, favorite drink)-
The Blue limeade
8. YOUR NASCAR NAME: (the first names of your grandfathers)
-Elden Otto
9. YOUR STRIPPER NAME: ( the name of your favorite perfume/cologne/scent, favorite candy)- Dream Twix
10.YOUR WITNESS PROTECTION NAME: (mother’s & father’s middle names)
-Joan Willy
11. YOUR TV WEATHER ANCHOR NAME: (5th grade teacher’s last name, a major city that starts with the same letter)-Monterrosa Miami
12. YOUR SPY NAME/BOND GIRL: (favorite season/holiday, flower)
-Fall Lilly
13. YOUR CARTOON NAME: (favorite fruit, article of clothing you’re wearing right now + “ie” or “y”)-Strawberry Pantsy
14. YOUR HIPPIE NAME: (What you ate for breakfast, your favorite tree)
-Granola Blaze ( as in Autumn Blaze Maple)
15. YOUR ROCK STAR TOUR NAME: (”The” + Your fave hobby/craft, fave weather element + “Tour”)-The digital Sunshine Tour

Favorite of the week

I know I'm a complete idol geek!!! This weeks favorite performance for me was HELLO by David Cook. Check out his performance @ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqP1LGjkD-I

I want what Jess wants

I would have to say that pretty much everyday Sadie and Jessica ask me if they can have this or that for their next birthday. These are questions that have been going on since their last birthdays. I usually end up saying something like..."oh, that's a great idea", "we'll see", or "only if you're really good." Well yesterday Jessica asked for something I really want for her next birthday and I think I'll be pressuring Kurt for this request..."Mom, can I get a real potty downstairs for my next birthday?" We currently have an unfinished laundry/bathroom on our main floor and I personally think a toilet isn't that much to ask for.

Other requests made by Jessica..."When I grow up I want a pink car that's real, and plays music", and "For my next birthday, I want a real house that's big enough for me to sleep in." If you haven't noticed, everything she wants has to be REAL. Now if you were to ask Jessica what she wants for her birthday, you'll probably get her favorite answer..."I don't know."


This is Jessica when we were potty training her. It would have been much easier if we had done this with a toilet on the main floor. Maybe Cassie will get the luxury of a new toilet and not having to hold it while Kurt or myself run her up the stairs, crossing our fingers that the stairs will be dry the next time we go down them.

Imagine

For all the David Archuleta fans, here is one of my all time favorite performances on American Idol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovborwDaooQ

My Weakness

Since Spring is coming, that means that Easter is coming, which means that Easter decorations and candy are already in the stores, which leads to my weakness and all time favorite kind of candy...Cadbury Mini Eggs. We went to Sam's Club on Saturday and found the biggest bag of Mini Eggs I have ever seen, 42 oz (2.625 lbs) of pure joy. After we brought it inside from the car I cut a small hole in the bag that forces you to shake it and then only one comes out at a time. I did this so I would have to fight to get 1-2 pieces, so I wouldn't be grabbing handfuls at a time. Well after 2-3 shakes and finishing bringing in the groceries I went back for one more and the hole was 5 times bigger. I guess Kurt didn't want only one at a time and destroyed my control system. After eating like half of the bag today I decided that something had to be done. I was thinking that after Halloween I only let the girls have 2 pieces of candy a day, but for myself there are no rules, so here is my plan. I am allowing myself to have a few ( I say a few because I can choose the # of mini eggs I want) mini eggs after I have done everything I need to balance out my day like: cleaning, eating healthy foods, reading the scriptures, reading to the kids, and finding some time to exercise. After and only after I have done all that is listed, may I stick my greedy hand into the bag and take out my little pieces of heaven.

First Sign of Spring

Yesterday I went to check the mail and as I was walking up our front steps, I just happened to glance at our flower bed and couldn't believe my eyes. My daffodils were saying hello to me. I was seriously the happiest person alive at that very moment. I am so sick of winter this year and to see some life of spring in my front yard (which happens to be facing north) just gave me hope that spring really is on the way. I know that I shouldn't be so happy because a giant snow storm is probably going to come along and kill my flowers. Oh well, I can enjoy this beautiful thing for a while.



So back to reality, as soon as I walked into my house from getting the mail, I became a mom again and got to take care of three sick kids and a sick husband. Another reason to be excited about spring, the cold season will slow down.

P.S. Idol: I totally agree with the vote offs.