SHOES SHOES SHOES

Some might say we have a little shoe problem at our house.

What do you think?

p.s. I am looking and open to all ideas as to what to do with this little area in our house.

It drives both Gene and I crazy.

James Fieldtrip

Today I had the great honor of going on James field trip to the Clark Planetarium and the Children's Museum. On the bus to boot. I am one lucky girl wouldn't you say?

James on the bus getting ready to leave. Riding the bus is so much fun when you don't get to do it everyday.

Right after we got their. They where already to run and play and have lots of energy.

James and some of his friends walking on Mars. They thought that was cool.

James and friends in front of the big map of

weather.

James and friends on the moon. Wow we must have one awesome school to let kids go to Mars and the Moon.

Then It was time for a 3-D movie. It was awesome. It was about the moon and walking on the moon.

What would it be like without a picture of mom and James with our 3-D glasses on.

Next it was on to the children's Museum. James got to ride a horse. Although I think he liked the Chaleesa's horse better.

He got to play in a helicopter.

Then he got to make funny faces at mom what more could a kid ask for?

All in all I think he had a great day. It was lots of fun. Mom even had fun. This is part of the joys of being a stay at home mom. You get to go and hang out with your kids for the day.

Thanks James for wanting me to come with you today I had a great time.

Sleepy?????

Nap time anyone? When Jesse got home from preschool today I apparently didn't notice he was tired. I was reading the new Dan Brown book completely oblivious to all around me. I look over and see him. He had gone up and got his robe put it on and climbed up on the couch.

To cute not to post.

WOW

All I can say is wow. Springville lost a great man on Wed. the 28 of Oct. I had the privilege to know him. He was the fire chief for Springville. He was loved and respected by most people in the community. He was well loved by me because I knew when the pager went of and my husband was going to go into a burning house I knew Phil had his back and his safety was number one priority in his book.

When I was first married I would get all anxious and never when I heard the pager go off. Pretty soon I came to realize that my husband was pretty safe at what he was doing. In 14 years on Springville's department my husband or none of the other firemen that I am of aware of have gotten hurt while fighting fire under Phil's command.

So the man deserves my respect and gratitude. Know when the pager goes of it doesn't even phase me besides wondering how bad and who's house or whatever is on fire.

So tonight at his viewing they had the fire and ambulance personnel stand next to his casket for 10 min intervals with an ax. Similar to changing of the guards in Washington D.C.

What an honor it was for my husband to partake of this. It was truly amazing to watch all the firemen willing give up their Sunday nights.

One short story about Phil. When the fire department used to light of all the fireworks for Art City days. Gene was of course all into that and was lighting them of. I was over in the arts park watching. Well one went of right close to the ground. I being newly married and didn't understand the whole thing started to panic. I happened to be sitting next to Phil and his wife Helen. When I started getting nervous Phil just looks at me and says "they haven't called for medical they are fine." They where fine and nothing happened. I was sure glad to be sitting by Phil at that time. He was one amazing man and his legacy hopefully and should go on for quite some time in the city.

Gene getting the hand of from "The Allen"

Finishing the hand of and Gene getting into position.

Gene standing at attention.

Still standing their. Pretty cool to watch I must say. I am biased but still really cool.

What really matters in life......

Becouse of the day I had today. I needed a reminder of what really matters. Well I now know what really matters in my life.

In the end (pun intended) life is worth it. Just sometimes I think we all need a little reminder once in awhile.

The crazy things we do.....

Seriously I think that we should be banned from KSL classifieds. We found this little cutie online last night at like, 9:15 and by 9:45 we where in the car headed home with him.

He is 6 weeks old and just as cute and adorable as could be.

I think we have to be the most impulsive people on the planet. We have looked and then I usually just say no way and we go on with our nights.

Not last night. Gene was looking at puppies and got the kids involved. I think he has wanted one longer than me.
Right know he is staying inside the house but he will defiantly be an outside dog. I can handle an inside one for a little while But not forever.
Hopefully this little cutie will be easily trained.
One thing is for sure he is well loved already.

This is what I have been working on for the last year. Ok so maybe not the whole time.
My aunt redid her kitchen and I asked her if I could have this cabinet. It is nothing special but my Great grandpa Whiting built it so it makes it special to me. I am very pleased with how it turned out. Can't wait to get it in my house.































Finished product. I think it turned out pretty cool. My aunt has another one in her basement that she uses for storage. I am wondering if I can talk Gene into building her some shelfs if she will let me have the other one. I wanted to put glass in it but Gene said not this time. So if I get the other one we are defiantly putting glass in it.

I wish you could see the hardware on here it is amazing. I love how they don't line up equal just gives it more character. So fun.