The Twirl!

Today I dressed Sarah in a fancy dress she got from her Grandma Larsen when she was born. It was the first time she has worn it, and she loved it! She swayed and patted her tummy, and looked very proud of herself. She knew she was pretty! People at church raved about her to her, and she soaked it all in. What a girl! Anyway, the highlight of the Pink Dress Day was the implementation of "The Twirl!" Yes, world, today my little girl twirled and twirled in her princess dress, without direction - well, almost. I did say, "Sarah, can you twirl?" And off she would go twirling like a ballerina for her audience. She even spotted while she turned....sigh...(Maybe I was imagining that. ;) ) Anyway, it was a red letter day! And here are the photos to prove it. It brings me back to Sunday afternoons as a little girl when I twirled away in my favorite dress with the puffiest sleeves in the world! I love having a girl!

Day of Wonder With Grandma Nielson

So, Grandma Nielson came to visit last weekend.  We really wanted to see her, so we made plans to spend the day on Monday.  I told her I was thinking of going to the Museum of Nature and Science, and she said she wanted to go!  I was kind of surprised, as I knew it would be a big day, but she came, and was a trooper.  We stayed for about 4 1/2 hours.  We ate a great lunch, and then headed for the exhibits.  It is a great museum!  

 We saw the Space Odyssey exhibit, the Mummy exhibit, the Prehistoric (Dinosaur) exhibit, and the Hall of Life, where we saw a dissection of a sheep's brain.  It was really cool!  The kids got a real kick out of it!

Grandma was such a trooper!  She went everywhere with us.  I think Peter just about gave her a heart attack running beyond our view for a few moments!  But she said she really liked it, and we loved having her with us! 

 After we left the museum, we met Kirk and Steph and their kids for dinner.  It was really nice.  We really enjoyed talking and eating, and the kids had a great time.  After dinner, Sam, Peter and Celine pushed Sarah and Tommy around in the baby seats to the squealing delight both!  What a great day!  Thanks Grandma!  We sure love you!

Animal House!

So, the other day, the Roberts were over here playing.  Eva (our dog) was running around, and the next thing we knew, Tommy, Krey and Sarah were in her Kennel.  They were happy as could be, growling and laughing.  Tami and I decided it might not be a bad place for them - locked away, unable to break anything, and not making any demands.  It was great!  Maybe I should utilize this new technique more often!  Though, since they have opposing thumbs, they can get out if they really try.  Not quite as much of a lock down as it is for my dog.  Oh well...

Our Little Rascal

We went to the park the other day, and took some pictures, and the boys thought this one of Tommy was pretty funny.  Needless to say, he needs a haircut, but the boys said he looks like Alfalfa in the Little Rascals movie, when he is racing, and his hair sticks out of his helmet.  I love my little rascal!

I Have Been Tagged!

So, Michelle "Tagged" me for this. I hope I am doing this right, and that she didn't mean some other Liz. :)

1. What is your Hubby's name?

Adam

2. How long have you been married?

Twelve years - though I think we have really only spent about half that time together, so it has gone by really fast!

3. How long did you date?

hmmm. Trick question. We went on three dates, pre-mission, wrote during most of his mission, and dated three months post mission before we were engaged.

4. How old is he?

Adam will be 34 in May.

5. Who eats more?

Used to be him. But since he has been gone he has turned into a health nut, and I have become a junk food junky...consuming way to much ice cream!

6. Who said I Love you First?

I don't remember. But I know he was in love with me long before he knew it. :)

7. Who is taller?

He is. 5'9''. I am 5'5 1/2" (I always have to throw in the 1/2.)

8. Who sings better?

He would say I do. I am not so sure.

9. Who is smarter?

He tells the kids I am.

10. Whose temper is worse?

I am really not sure. It might be me. But I also get over things quicker.

11. Who does the laundry?

Me. But I hate it. And when Adam is home, he will fold the clothes.

12. Who does the dishes?

Usually me, but he clears things over and helps clean up the kitchen.

13. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?

Me

14. Who pays the bills?

Automatic bill pay or me.

15. Who mows the lawn?

I do usually, but mostly because I like to do it. It is therapeutic for me.

16. Who cooks dinner?

We both like to cook. I usually make dinners, but he is the grilling and smoking master, and makes wonderful ribs, etc.

17. Who drives when together?

Adam - I like to just relax.

18. Who is more stubborn?

I think he is...I'm sure he is...I know he is...hmmm...maybe I am - who knows.

19. Who is the first to admit they are wrong?

Usually me.

20. Whose parents do we visit most?

Mine. His live in Taiwan, but we are planning to visit in January.

21. Who Proposed?

He did, and he was very romantic.

22. Who has more friends?

I think we are pretty equal here.

23. Who has more siblings?

Me. 4 brothers 4 sisters. He has 1 brother and 4 sisters.

24. Who wears the pants in the family?

I think he does, and he wears them well!



10 years ago...

Adam and I were living in Wymount at BYU, and really loving life. We had one little boy, were both going to school, and life was pretty simple. We were also very poor, but I look back on it as a wonderful time in our lives.


5 things on my to due list

1. Read my scriptures.

2. Finish this blog.

3. Fax my refinance papers.

4. Eat lunch.

5. Send package to Adam.



There are many more things too, but maybe I should just keep it simple. Five things sounds doable.


What I would do if I were suddenly a millionaire...

Pay off my house, invest a lot of money, furnish/decorate my house fully.


Six places I have lived...

1. Orem, Utah

2. Provo, Utah
3. Vernal, Utah

4. Maryland

5. Washington

6. Colorado



5 jobs I have had...

1. Dance teacher assistant

2. Telemarketer for one day

3. Dance Teacher

4. Choreographer

5. Mother



5 things people don't know about me....

1. I have a bionic ear.

2. When I played powder-puff football, I was sent out to punt, and I totally missed the ball!

3. I used to paint oil paintings.

4. I have been on a hot air balloon ride.

5. I have never been to the circus.


I tag - Kim, Robin, Rachel, Kristen, Paula

NUTELLA

This is the result of a highly nutritious breakfast of blueberry bagels and Nutella - vastly happy children with hazelnut chocolate all over their faces! It is a apparently a very satisfying meal! I think whoever thought of this delectable delight should be very wealthy. He/she gave me two happy toddlers for ten minutes while I checked my email! Wahoo! Though, I must admit, it is very messy, and I will have to do a quick clean up in a few minutes. Oh well, I prefer to feign ignorance to the mess. Ignorance can be bliss...

Birthday Surprise!

So, Saturday was my birthday, and had the potential to be kind of a sad day with Adam gone. But, I had some very dear friends who made it just the opposite!  I was really quite overwhelmed!  The weekend before, JD and Dionne Causse called to tell me not to make plans for my birthday, and to let me know that my kids would be cared for all day.  That morning as I was getting ready for Stake Women's conference, a dear friend, Kristen Weaver stopped by with a gift bag containing a book and some smelly goodies (ie. lotions, etc.).  She has really been such a sweetheart, constantly instigating friendship!  I have really grown to love her.  Then, I dropped my kids off at the Causses, and JD watched all five kids along with his own four while I went to the conference, where Dionne and I met up.  After the conference, she and I went to lunch at La Baguette.  Then she gave me a visa gift card from several of my wonderful friends in the ward.  I don't know who all of you are, but THANK YOU!  It was very unexpected!  I was able to get a sweater and a pair of shoes with it!  Needless to say is was quite a bit of money!  I was totally shocked!  While we were gone, Tami came over to my house and did some cleaning and left me a sweet gift bag filled with lots of stuff: a Yoga Journal subscription, some foot cream, candy and a few other little things.  Thanks Tami!  You mean the world to me!  I took a picture a bunch of my goodies, but I left one thing out.  I am listening to it now.  It was a CD from the Bishop and his wife Linda called the Spirit of America, and it is beautiful!  Well, after all the gift giving, a bunch of my friends gathered at Dionne's house and had a little surprise birthday party for me.  We talked and laughed and had a great time!  I forgot to take a picture before everyone left.  This was only about half the people who came.  Sorry to all you other beautiful ladies who were there.  You certainly would have added to our picture, as you added to our night!  I have to say, I never realized I was so loved.  Either that, or this ward is just really nice.   Maybe it's a bit of both, but on a day when I could have felt really down, I felt overcome with friendship and love!  That is the greatest gift anyone could have given.   Just being thought of.  Thank you all so much!  You made my day!  Love you all!