Just a cute photo update on my cousin ... Elder Dallin Blankenship!
(on right)
Monday, May 18, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
9:30 pm Evie
I'm taking a 2 week History course from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm every day. After I get home, "catch-up" with the little girls, and do my chores it's time for the big kids to get home from school. That's when the REAL busy-ness starts! Chores ... soccer practice ... TJ referee jobs ... dinner ... youth/church ... and, oh yeah, study? Needless to say I've been extremely busy and preoccupied!
On my way to take the kids to church this evening I looked on my blackberry to glance at my agenda and noticed a new item ... "9:30 pm Evie". It was a tender little stab at my heart. Honestly, she's been writing/typing her name anywhere she can find ... still, I got the message!
It's been really tough to not have daily meltdowns this semester. I think I'm mourning the days I could be one of those Moms that had time to scrapbook, or help out at school. Those days are not over, however, they're only on hold.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
2009 Heart Walk
Pictures! (I'll have more when I get them from Kiwi's phone) Finally ... it's been over 2 weeks, but still worth sharing!
We had only a few show up to walk because of the looming clouds over head. All 8 of us, Mimi, Annie, Maddy's best friend, and my friend from school with her daughter made 13. Plenty of cute pink & brown shirts!
Thanks again Uncle Sam for the great design ... we sold enough to be able to donate $175 to the American Heart Association. Every little bit helps ... thanks to all of the support we receive each year!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Order a 2009 Tulsa Heart Walk shirt!
The first year we participated in the American Heart Association's Heart Walk, Uncle Sam designed the shirts we wore in Claira's honor ... it was only 2 weeks before her open-heart surgery. This year he has once again designed the shirt, and I think he's outdone himself! They're WAY CUTE! (I'll put picture up as soon as I can figure this out!)
You can order one of these adorable shirts AND support the American Heart Association's research and awareness for CHD.
- Pink short-sleeved tee with brown logo $12.00
- Pink baseball tee with brown sleeves and logo $15.00
Saturday, April 18th ... wear your shirts and walk with us!
Monday, February 23, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
The Science Nerd
Everyone in my family now calls me "the Science Nerd" because I have fallen in love with science! When I was in school as a youth, I hated science and never tried to get into it. Now that I'm back taking all these science classes ... I can't help myself from sharing what I've learned! Chelsea will say "oh great ... here she goes again on one of her psychological trips"!
I'm taking a Nutrition course this semester. We recently discussed that the FDA approved irradiation of lettuce and spinach. This form of radiation is being done to eliminate salmonella risks in these foods. (Click here to see the full article) The interesting part is that this has been done to meats since 1997. These foods are labeled, but I imagine the general public had no idea this was going on. I kinda like to know these things, so ... you can sign up for email updates on these types of approvals. www.fda.gov/consumer/consumerenews.html This way you can make more educated decisions for your family as a consumer! Have a great day!
Sunday, February 1, 2009
The joy of being an Aunt ...
The other day I brought my sister and her 5-year-old daughter home after a day at our house. Her little one was obviously tired, so she stood at the foot of the stairs to scream and cry as loud as she could! She cried ... yelled ... and screamed the entire way up the stairs into her apartment. I gave my sis an understanding look ... and went home!
About 30 minutes later I got the following text from my sister ... "Ok so she just stopped crying. She cried because there's no pibbow. Because I should quit 'hurting' her as I'm removing her shirt. Because she does not want to wear those jammies. Oh wait! She does! Because she wants to feed her fish. Because she waited so long that she has now peed herself mid fish feeding! Because I won't let her feed her fish due to her urination on the floor. Because her shirt 'is not wet Mom!' Because she can't stop hyperventilating due to so much crying. Shoot me. Please. Any day now."
I like to call it ... poetic justice!
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