Friday, August 21, 2009
Happy Birthday to my Amazing Father!!
I don't know if my Dad really likes to camp, but my Mom and Chris and I LOVE to camp. He would take the time to help us set up, and usually, while we were having TONS of fun for a week camping, he would be working a couple of those days. But he NEVER complained, and he would come up as much as he could. Then he would help us load up the stuff and take us home!!
I never had to wonder if he loved me, Chris or my Mom. He will willingly show it, no matter what!! He is always interested in what is going on, and tries to find out ways to solve any problem!!
He was persistent and helped to find my ring, when both Barry and I had given up on it!! I seriously could have cried my eyes out when I realized that because of his persistence, he found my ring!!
He is amazing at finding things!! I lost some earrings once and cried my eyes out!! He went an looked where I had been, even after I had "searched to no use!" and cam back with the earrings!!
I Love My Dad SO MUCH!! He is truly an amazing man, and I thank my Heavenly Father that I was blessed into a home with a strong conviction of the church, and that is SO loving!! Thank you Dad for all of the sacrifices that you have made, and continue to make on mine, and our families behalf!! You truly are AMAZING!!
Monday, August 17, 2009
Tribute to My Wonderful Husband!!
This picture really made me laugh because he tried SO hard, and did such a good job, but I think that it might have been a little easier to leave the shirt right side in, instead of right side out...but I'm NOT going to complain!! Anytime he wants to help me out, I will willing let him!!
Thursday, August 13, 2009
The Best Apricot Blackberry Jam!!
Grind the blackberries up also.
Continuation of the Fun Weekend!!
Not really, I just thought those were too cute of faces not to post. We went to the Farmer's Market here is Murray. Then we went to Wheeler Farms for their Kids Carnival. My other awesome cousin Brittany came up from Clearfield and brought her adorable boy, Ryland!! Brittany is expecting another little boy in about a month, and we can't wait for this other addition to SPOIL!!
Ryland in front of the Shark slide. This slide was Huge, so he waited for a little bit to come down it. Really I think he was just enjoying the view!
"My" Fun Weekend...
Our Garden!!
On Monday we had my parents come over for a great Taco Ring dinner (easy, and really good!!) We needed some tomatoes and we decided that our tomatoes were FINALLY looking good enough to actually eat!! Now you have to realize that this was my pride a joy, especially before we went on our honeymoon. I think the reason was because I was able to focus on something besides the wedding, and this would be something worthwhile. On Memorial Day we decided to start this little garden. It was kind of late in the year, but we wanted to have something that we could grow. We got the pots, and plants, and miracle grow soil. Little did we know that you aren't suppose to use just miracle grow soil, you are actually suppose to have some potting soil also. Well, most of our plants died, but our tomatoes somehow survived, well kind of. So on Monday, when we got to pick these little beauties, I thought it called for some "Kodak" moments!!
These are our carrots that Barry pulled up to see how they were doing! :0) Well, their dead now, but we got to see that they had been growing!! Ha HA!!! Love my husband!!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
I have a Confession...
Yes, they are BOOKS!!! Now I've recently learned that books should have a rating!! I thought all books were created equal...pure, whole goodness that really made you feel better to read it. I have since decided that I REALLY have to start being picky about my choice of books!!
Yesterday as I was at searching for a an apartment for Barry and I to live (yes I know we have a great set-up with the man that has MS, but it really is hard to not be newly-weds) I ran across an ad on KSL for BOOKS...Of course I was intrigued because I love them. And to my great surprise and delight, there was an add that read: 24 books for $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00, or take all for $15.00 Most published by Covenant. Now for those of you who don't know, Covenant is the publisher for Deseret Book, so of course these were going to be good reads, pure whole sweet books. At first I wanted to POUNCE on the offer. But I decided that a new apartment was worth more, and I would be good and try to save money. That night, I just happened to mention to Barry my find, and of course he asked me why I didn't get them already? Well...I'm trying to save money, and be a good wife. Then he pointed to his incriminating evidence of Saturday...there on our bed, lay a book that was just purchased for $15.00. One book, $15.o0, vs. 24 for $15.00. I know he thought I was crazy, and as I pondered it, I realized I was. Right then, at 9:30 at night, I called the seller and asked if they had been sold. I was informed that they hadn't even received a single call. YEAH!!! And the best part... we could pick them up now!! We rushed into the car, drove to West Jordan, and purchased all 24 books for a small price!! I am SO ecstatic I can hardly keep my mind on anything else!! So there you are!! I am THE BIGGEST book worm ever!! But reading is my escape, my way to unwind and fill my reservoir so that I can keep giving my time, talents and love to those around me!! What do you do for fun?
I have forgotten to post about my Fabulous weekend!! I forgot that I had a digital camera and sadly, didn't take pictures. But we had another great pool party on Friday with my cousin Brent and his wife Natalie and my brother Chris!! Now the day didn't go quite as smoothly because I did have to work, but it was still a blast!! We made HOBO dinners, and then went swimming. Afterwards we played
And it looked exactly like this classic board because it was Tom's and it was from 1949!! How cool!! It was a fabulous day!! Then Saturday was spent working on my other obsession lately...crafting!! I made a Frankenstein girl doll. And she is SO cute, if I do say so myself!! I will take a picture and let you decide, but I just have to remember my camera!! And of course Sunday was Amazing at church, but I plan on blogging about that later. I hope your weekends were Marvelous as well, and thankfully only 2 days more until the next!!