WOW

So it has been awhile and I'm sorry. I can't say that I've been super busy but I have felt that way. A lot has happened that I haven't blogged about so hold on because here it comes...

This last Saturday David had a Flag football Tournament and his team won!!! They went undefeated and Daniel loved “watching” him play. He really didn’t understand why he couldn’t run out there and play with the big boys.

Daniel and I went to the zoo again last week. This time was just as exciting if not more then last because there are tons of cute new babies at the zoo. Plus we went with Milo, Elliot, JoJo and baby Fola (Flora you just have to hear Daniel say it. I'm not sure that's right but its close) We are so glad that they live so close Daniel loves the boys and I love the baby and girl talk with JoJo. Anyways back to the zoo. We saw a baby Elephant, a baby Monkey, a baby Giraffe, a baby Snow Leopard and 3 yes 3 baby Tigers and not to mention all the other baby-less animals on display. It was so much fun and seriously you have to see the babies they are so cute!





On Saturday between the morning and afternoon session of General Conference David and I went up American Fork Canyon and decided to try rock climbing. His good friend is amazing and has all the gear and showed us the ropes. There are pictures of David who made it to the top of each climb but none of me. I didn't make it to the top only about half way and my wimpy little arms gave out and my legs were burning so I gave up (I'd like to blame that on riding the bike for 45 mins at the gym the morning before but I'm not sure that's going to make me look any less out of shape). Better luck next time. I did enjoy the beautiful view from where we were on top of the mountain (I also had no idea that I had to hike up the mountain to then climb it), and all the fall colors. So wonderful to take a break from busy life and enjoy nature.

Also during conference weekend we went to the Browns house and enjoyed yummy cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven, one of my personal favorite traditions. Lindsie was also able to come down for the weekend and Daniel Loved spending time with her.

That night Daniel and I went to Great Grandma Parris’s house and enjoyed a yummy meal and of course as always Daniel was spoiled and got to color and decorate a cute Halloween bag. Thanks Great Grandma!!!

Daniel is in love with Baby Einstein's Old McDonald we don't own the actual movie but we watch it on YouTube and he only likes the part two that shows the actual animals. He was asking me to watch it one morning and I personally love it when I need nine minutes to pick up or make something or just time to myself and hate it because its a movie, so I decided that instead of watching animals on a screen that we would head over to Thanksgiving Points Farm Country and see the real animals. That is a great deal by the way its only 3.50 for adults and children under 2 or 3 get in free, and that includes a ride on a pony or on the wagon. So Daniel did great we loved the cows that right by the door he was up close and looking at them. Then we came to the ponies, the not so nice ponies and Daniel got a little close and one of them decided to taste his shirt lucky for us it was just his shirt, but that was the end of Daniel getting close to the animals. On the wagon ride he stood on my lap farthest from the horses, every animal after that he was at least 2 or 3 feet away from the fence. I feel bad that one little pony scared him so bad but I am the same way. He did enjoy the cutest little goat and feeding it. Over all I think it was a great little trip and we both enjoyed seeing the real farm animals.

WOW part 2

Daniel and I took another trip up to Idaho to visit my Grandma Wilson who recently lost her husband. It was her 82nd Birthday so we wanted to go help celebrate. Its also the first one since my Grandpa passed away and I couldn't stand the thought of her being alone. We took her to visit the oldest person I know, her sister Marie who will celebrate her 89th Birthday in November. It was so great to see the two of them visiting and laughing. Daniel is blessed with a great personality and really makes them both happy. They are the only two left in their family and they love each other so much.
Marie's husband ran a dairy so they have a lot of property and some really cool old buildings. I tried to get some good pictures of Daniel but he was very distracted by the neighbors mooing cows off in the distance, but I tried.

Jacob or Jake as Daniel calls him, had his birthday. Happy 14th little brother!

We also went to the water fountain park in Highland with Jake and Lindsie and happened to find his two Favorite friends Milo and Elliot there.

Back in August we celebrated my parents 50th birthday! It was great fun and we enjoyed the good food and good company.

Another good one...

Don't Stop Believin'

Cast of Glee

So I've started watching a new show called Glee (thank you sister in-laws). This song played on the first episode which I just watched and I love it. I've added it to my playlist and it should start playing for you if you wait a bit. Enjoy...

New Favorite Song

Party in the USA
by Miley Cyrus

I admit that this song is probably supposed to appeal to girls about 10 years younger then me just starting junior high or high school (wow I feel really old saying that) but I can't help it I LOVE IT!!!! Every time it comes on I nod my head, move my hips, and put my hands up(I've also listened to it enough to know most of the lyrics so I do sing to it also). Its the beat I just love a good beat, Daniel and I will be jammin' in the Front-room to this one for a few weeks.

My Grandfather passed away last week. He was 88 years old. He lived a good long life and was surrounded by people who loved him. I am proud that I am his Granddaughter and love him so much.He will be greatly missed, but I know that he is happy where he is.
http://www.magicvalley.com/obituaries/?type=obit&id=77152

YUMMY!!

Kiwi Sorbet

2 pounds of tender ripe green kiwi (about 12)
3/4 cup of sugar

Peel and chop kiwis, then pulse with sugar in a food processor until smooth. Chill until cold, about one hour

Freeze in ice cream maker, then transfer to an airtight container and put in freezer to firm up at least 1 hour.

This is such a fun delicious recipe!!! I made this last week with my sister in-laws and it really is SO GOOD!! Thanks epicurious!!!

My new FULL time job

I have really been struggling with not going back to teaching this year. For the first time since Kindergarten I'm not going back, school is starting and I'm not going.

Here are a few things I won't miss:
1. IEP's all the paper work and goal writing good bye!!!
2. Writing Lesson Plans
3. Dealing with difficult/ intimidating parents
4. Scheduling IEP's with 6 different busy adults
5. Finding a teacher/LEA to sit in the meetings
6. Dealing with bad behaviors (Daniel has some but I'm his mom its different)
(I really won't miss IEP's at all!!!!)

The things I will miss:
1. shopping for school supplies (if anyone wants me to do it for them i really will)
2. getting my classroom ready
3. the great anticipation and excitement that comes when you are about to meet your new students.
4. The friends that I won't be seeing this year and will be missing terribly.
5. The wonderful students that I always fall in love with even if they make me cry in the bathroom because they are throwing a temper tantrum and won't get out from under the table.
6. The smiles that they get on their faces when they finally get the right letter name or number.
7. The hugs they so willingly and happily share with me when they walk in the room and leave each day.

I admit I even checked to make sure there were some jobs still open (just in case) and was offered an interview yesterday for a great half time position, but then I look and Daniel and I KNOW that I am doing the right thing. I know that I'm supposed to stay at home and be his FULL time mommy. I love him so much I honestly couldn't ask for a better job. I also know that I'll get to share those moments with him. Like when he finally is able to do his puzzle alone and tell me that's a star.
I know this is going to be a huge adjustment period for me, walking past the school supplies at Walmart or Target won't be easy and I may cry the first day of school when my siblings and mom go back and I'm still home, but I can do it and Daniel will be there to make me smile when I'm down.

Hawaii Summer 2009

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Make a Smilebox photobook

The Zoo

Ok back in June Daniel and I went to the Hogle Zoo with my family, cousins, Grandma and Aunt. It was so much fun! Daniel loved the animals! Here are just a few pictures.
Excited to go to the Zoo!

Looking for animals

Elephant!!!

Daniel didn't really like the train ride.

Daniel telling us what the Giraffe says.

He refused to ride the Giraffe,

But was totally fine with the giant life sized Gorilla.

Ok My phone is out of control! I totally thought I blocked the option to send pictures to my blog but some of the worst pictures ever were sent here when I was cleaning off my phone do update it. I am so embarrassed that anyone saw the pictures of my mole removal scares. I just discovered the pictures have been up since yesterday morning, which means two full days of awful pictures. So sorry and so embarrassed! Here are a few cute summer pictures of Daniel to make up for it. Also Hawaii trip pictures are coming. There are so many I think I'll just put them in an album and post it that way. Once again so sorry!!!

Old Video

This video was on my phone but I'm trying to update it and had to get it off. This is the only place it could be sent to for some odd reason and its side ways no clue how to fix it.

Sneak Peek...

I didn't mean to post these pictures from Hawaii but I have a setting on my phone that will email me my pictures and send them to the blog. I thought I had the blog one turned off but its on so I erased the really ugly ones of me and here are just a few of the many pictures we took in Hawaii. (Hopefully not to many people saw the ugly pictures.)

Fourth Of JULY!!!!

We had a great time this 4th of July weekend. We started the weekend off by heading up American Fork Canyon with our good friends the Hills in hopes of finding "the perfect" camp site. As we pulled up to pay or six dollar fee we saw the sign CAMP GROUNDS FULL. My heart sank I had spent most of the morning preparing for this camping trip and was not about to go home and unpack. Luckily David lived in that canyon growing up so we set off to find a spot. The only spot we found was off a dirt road but so beautiful! (no potties, YIKES) It was right by a stream and was one of the biggest flat spots we found. We set up camp and attempted a hike but were unable to find a good trail. We went up a couple trails only to come to dead ends. We finally gave up after trail #4 ended and headed back to camp for tinfoil dinners and s'mores(my personal favorites ). The canyon was so beautiful. Its so green this summer which isn't common for Utah. On Saturday afternoon we headed to the Brown Family BBQ hosted by the Julie's. So much fun to see the Brown family and Daniel loved playing with all the kids his age. Saturday night we stopped at KFC bought a bucket of chicken and headed to BYU to find the perfect spot to watch fireworks with the Hills. We found it (but i'm not telling you were because I want to keep going back and have a spot.) Daniel hated the fireworks which was a huge dissapointemt for me because I LOVE THEM. We ended up leaving right after they started because he was crying so bad.

Fshie Fshie Fshie

Yes we had a fish. We bought it about 2 weeks ago a beautiful red Betta fish and when I went to pay for it the lady behind the counter asked if I wanted to buy a ten day guarantee for an extra 80 cents. That was kind of surprising to me and I admit I did think about it but I was confident in my fish keeping abilities and turned her down. Even after I told her no i said out loud to her "just watch because I turned the insurance down this fish is going to die." I had a Betta fish in high school that lived well over a year so I didn't even worry about this one.
So this morning our Fish was alive and swimmin' I gave it its two breakfast pellets and went to the doctor and lunch. This afternoon when I went to feed it some more I noticed the morning pellets were still floating on the top and FSHIE was belly up on the bottom. I almost cried. I also realized that it lived such a short life I didn't have time to blog about it or even take a picture. I didn't think it was appropriate to take a picture after it was already dead so this is a picture of what our fish looked like only ours was a little more blue purple. Daniel loved it (probably not as much as I did) and we didn't even come up with a name except for Fshie which is what Daniel called it. I'll wait till after we get back from Hawaii to attempt Fshie #2.
RIP little FSHIE!