She loves Cookie Monster and was way excited to have her very own "Cook-eee" as she lovingly refers to him. It didn't hurt that Jeff also has a fascination for Cookie Monster, although the recent "let's get our kids healthy and lose some weight" undertaking by Sesame Street is not his favorite. I mean who ever heard Cookie Monster say "cookies are a sometimes food" (it's true, I've seen the episodes)?
Friday, October 24, 2008
"Cook-eee"
Pearl must have been extra good at the grocery store to talk her dad into coming home with this!
She loves Cookie Monster and was way excited to have her very own "Cook-eee" as she lovingly refers to him. It didn't hurt that Jeff also has a fascination for Cookie Monster, although the recent "let's get our kids healthy and lose some weight" undertaking by Sesame Street is not his favorite. I mean who ever heard Cookie Monster say "cookies are a sometimes food" (it's true, I've seen the episodes)?
She loves Cookie Monster and was way excited to have her very own "Cook-eee" as she lovingly refers to him. It didn't hurt that Jeff also has a fascination for Cookie Monster, although the recent "let's get our kids healthy and lose some weight" undertaking by Sesame Street is not his favorite. I mean who ever heard Cookie Monster say "cookies are a sometimes food" (it's true, I've seen the episodes)?
Monday, October 20, 2008
Super Saturday + Super Heroes = Super Post
Prepare yourselves for a super post! I'll try to keep the details to a minimum otherwise this post will be super long. "Super Saturday" began bright and early for me as I actually went to my ward's "Super Saturday" or for any non-LDS friends, a day of craft making with all the women in our stake. This wouldn't be such a big deal except that I never, ever go to any RS Enrichment Activities. And a few years ago, Jeff must have been feeling like I wasn't being a good Mormon wife because he signed me up for a craft on Super Saturday without telling me! I reluctantly went and actually had a good time making something crafty for the house. Jeff was so proud that I try to relieve this memory every few years when they have some fun things to make. I think I was more proud of my accomplishments this year than Jeff was! Aren't they cute? Seriously though, how do women come up with these ideas? I can't wait to find somewhere to hang them now (not really because Jeff and I argue over everything that gets hung on the walls). Oh and the shelf picture is to show off a project I did a few months ago, mainly because I was avoiding my homework, but once I saw the projects available for Super Saturday, knew I could really make Pearl's room cute with a matching frame.
After a morning of painting and sanding, we headed off to Gardner Village with my family for some witch watching and window shopping. Boy was I stupid for thinking this would be a fun excursion for my family! Unless you are 16 months old and thrilled to have grandparents and aunts/uncles to hold you (poor Kimmy, Pearl wouldn't let her hold or even get too close to Ruby without getting jealous and crying for her). There must have been 20,000 people there! It was crazy!!! While I love Gardner Village in October, it was a bit crowded to really see much, let alone try and get a good family photo. Pearl was kind of grumpy and not in the picture taking mood so these are as good as they get. We did have fun in the petting zoo even though Pearl was terrified to touch anything but waved at all the animals and snorted at the little pigs. And Jeff forked over a couple of bucks and a lot of creativity to make Pearl and Ruby these cute little broomsticks made from three sticks and some paper. Anyone who hasn't been to Gardner Village in October really needs to take a trip out there, even with the 20,000 strollers, witches, pumpkins, and families.
Try as I might, I just can't seem to get that perfect family photo!
If you can't read the purple sign, it says "Pearl's Potion Palace for all your poison needs." Couldn't resist a picture with Pearl!
Next on the agenda, the last RSL soccer game of the regular season and second game in the new stadium. Jeff was able to get discount tickets from work so my whole family came - mom, dad, Kurtis, Kimmy/Nick, and Jesse/Emily/Ruby. The stadium was really cool and there isn't a bad seat in the house but the food was your typical expensive and crappy stadium food. I should have snuck in dinner or at least snacks in the diaper bag - the security guys didn't even mess with it because I had it so jam-packed with diapers! I spent the majority of the game trying to keep Pearl entertained which meant several walking trips around the stadium. Luckily a bowl of ice cream kept her fairly happy for about 20 minutes - just long enough to get ice cream all over her face. It was hilarious because she kept wanting to share with Kimmy and Nick but anytime I would try to get a bite, she shoveled it in her mouth and laughed at me. That little twirp - she's too much like her dad! In the midst of keeping Pearl happy, I did see a couple of goals scored and the best part is RSL won! In my last post I complained about not having any traditions but when I sat down and thought about the game, I realized that my family gets together for one RSL game a year so I guess after 3 years, it's a tradition now. 
Again, could we please get a good family photo that actually documents how much we love each other and that we do have fun?
Funny side story about this picture. It was just Kurtis, me, and Pearl in our seats when a popular song came on and Pearl started dancing (see below). I was dancing too and Kurtis was shocked that I even knew what it was. OK so I admit I didn't know the band's name but hey my little bro thought I was cool for liking his kind of music. Am I really that old to not be cool anymore?
Jesse, Emily, and Ruby enjoying the game.
The after game celebration. And no, that black thing is not a piece of food stuck on my teeth, it's my actual tooth - well fake tooth that is. Haven't wanted to go through the ordeal of getting a bridge there like the other side has so it's still the ugly fake cap.
After a morning of painting and sanding, we headed off to Gardner Village with my family for some witch watching and window shopping. Boy was I stupid for thinking this would be a fun excursion for my family! Unless you are 16 months old and thrilled to have grandparents and aunts/uncles to hold you (poor Kimmy, Pearl wouldn't let her hold or even get too close to Ruby without getting jealous and crying for her). There must have been 20,000 people there! It was crazy!!! While I love Gardner Village in October, it was a bit crowded to really see much, let alone try and get a good family photo. Pearl was kind of grumpy and not in the picture taking mood so these are as good as they get. We did have fun in the petting zoo even though Pearl was terrified to touch anything but waved at all the animals and snorted at the little pigs. And Jeff forked over a couple of bucks and a lot of creativity to make Pearl and Ruby these cute little broomsticks made from three sticks and some paper. Anyone who hasn't been to Gardner Village in October really needs to take a trip out there, even with the 20,000 strollers, witches, pumpkins, and families. Try as I might, I just can't seem to get that perfect family photo!If you can't read the purple sign, it says "Pearl's Potion Palace for all your poison needs." Couldn't resist a picture with Pearl!Next on the agenda, the last RSL soccer game of the regular season and second game in the new stadium. Jeff was able to get discount tickets from work so my whole family came - mom, dad, Kurtis, Kimmy/Nick, and Jesse/Emily/Ruby. The stadium was really cool and there isn't a bad seat in the house but the food was your typical expensive and crappy stadium food. I should have snuck in dinner or at least snacks in the diaper bag - the security guys didn't even mess with it because I had it so jam-packed with diapers! I spent the majority of the game trying to keep Pearl entertained which meant several walking trips around the stadium. Luckily a bowl of ice cream kept her fairly happy for about 20 minutes - just long enough to get ice cream all over her face. It was hilarious because she kept wanting to share with Kimmy and Nick but anytime I would try to get a bite, she shoveled it in her mouth and laughed at me. That little twirp - she's too much like her dad! In the midst of keeping Pearl happy, I did see a couple of goals scored and the best part is RSL won! In my last post I complained about not having any traditions but when I sat down and thought about the game, I realized that my family gets together for one RSL game a year so I guess after 3 years, it's a tradition now. Again, could we please get a good family photo that actually documents how much we love each other and that we do have fun?Funny side story about this picture. It was just Kurtis, me, and Pearl in our seats when a popular song came on and Pearl started dancing (see below). I was dancing too and Kurtis was shocked that I even knew what it was. OK so I admit I didn't know the band's name but hey my little bro thought I was cool for liking his kind of music. Am I really that old to not be cool anymore? Jesse, Emily, and Ruby enjoying the game. The after game celebration. And no, that black thing is not a piece of food stuck on my teeth, it's my actual tooth - well fake tooth that is. Haven't wanted to go through the ordeal of getting a bridge there like the other side has so it's still the ugly fake cap.Super Saturday turned into Super Sunday as we ventured up to Logan for Jeff's nephew's 18th birthday party. We don't see Jeff's brother and his family very often and we sort of complained about it to Jeff's mom. Well, now we get together once a month for dinner. It's really fun and hopefully we'll get to know each other better this way. Plus Jeff's dad is a fantastic cook! Pearl had so much fun running around the house with two older cousins and climbing all over Grandpa.
And finally, the "Super Heroes" portion of the post. A few days ago when it was too cold to play outside - and yes, there was snow on the ground - Jeff decided it was high time to teach Pearl the intricate art of playing super heroes. After searching for a couple of safety pins, my super heroes were off flying around the living room. It didn't last long, just long enough to have all the pillows thrown off the couch and every single book strewn across the floor. But did you know super heroes also have power to turn ordinary grapes growing in the backyard into yummy and very healthy grape juice? Well, it's true!!! Jeff made 12 jars of grape juice and is planning on even more later this week. We have so many grapes that he figured it was time to learn how to be self-reliant and make grape juice. I was totally impressed. Who needs to worry about the economy tanking, our house being worth nothing, and the fear of losing your job when you have a super hero husband who can make his own grape juice?
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