Stuck in the Doldrums...

I remember hearing (kids were watching I was probably cooking or doing some other chore) an episode of The Backyardigans where they were on a ship and were stuck in the "Doldrums", click on the word to see the definition, it is perfect for how I feel.  I feel like I have been stuck in the Doldrums for the past month.  To do this I'm starting a few projects that I have been wanting to do for awhile now. 

First- Decorate Preston's room. I  can't decide between the Great White Shark bedding from Company Kids  (Todd say's no stating bad Karma or something have to do with him being a surfer and that Preston will also be surfing.) or this fun Stripped bedding from Land of Nod. If you would like to weigh in please feel free just click on the underlined words to view the bedding. 

My other project is to paint the downstairs guest bathroom! A decorator suggested the color so I went with it and never fully convinced myself that I liked it. So it's time for a change. Color still to be determined. But I can say Restoration Hardware is my first stop. 

Also I'm doing a mini-makeover on myself. Some new clothes, new nails (meaning manicure and a pedicure) and shoes, definitely shoes. 

Let's see if I can work this out and find my way out of the Doldrums. Wish me luck.

Cousin Pictures!

We are missing our little cousins. 

Next week we will be in Utah and can visit three of them but the other to are in the frozen wasteland called Chicago. 

I don't think they are able to leave even if they wanted. 

Burrrr!!!

Three Little Mermaids!

Paige, Jessica, Madi, Sydney, Max (happy face) Bella, Adam and Preston on lap.

(This is the 100th picture we took. Can't get 9 kids to LOOK and SMILE at the same time!)

We are so lucky to have such fun cousins. Come back soon!

Love you!

What do you think Bella got for Christmas?

Christmas Day!

And the day after. 

And the day after that,

 they have been stuck to her feet. 

Even during performances!

2008 Reflections

Happy New Year!

Things I'm grateful for from 2008

(in no particular order)

1. Getting healthy and losing those few extra pounds.
2. Meeting Deanne who helped me with the above!
3. Preston's non-stop talking.
4. Todd's job.
5. My parents coming to help out so many times.
6. Primary kids and all they have taught me.
7. San Diego weather.
8. Sisters who always give me good advice and are willing to travel miles to come see me.
9. A husband who supports all my craziness.
10. Friends and strangers who blog.
11. Age and all the knowledge that comes with it.
12. My wonderful kids.
13. Friends who are never that shocked by the stuff that goes on in my life.