tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36897621009898285962024-03-04T22:23:44.121-08:00B&B Wilson FamilyThe WilsonsBrihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.comBlogger106125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-45722330690679190282012-01-17T13:53:00.000-08:002012-01-17T13:56:26.286-08:00no more blogging hereTo keep updated on our family check us out on facebook.<br /><br />To keep updated with crafts and recipes I making go to <a href="http://www.notacheese.blogspot.com/">www.notacheese.blogspot.com</a>.<br /><br />This blog will be toasted once I figure out how to make it a book.Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-67887726444747668322011-02-15T11:40:00.000-08:002011-02-15T12:11:45.742-08:00Valentines Day.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574007111569156594" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLtNbY7RyNpLiXByXKlOQQrPNRZ5cUXg87t5j1AySajeuBw7_ZFLnwa2FhysSBzILAdrED78xUdvfosHuqGmKFgjHCoXklbV2bv9_Vl_h2Ct8-4d7ItatLg2KnMdQvFCMMoUUgLo3OFpE/s320/vday+013.JPG" />Happy Happy Valentines day! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Here is</span> what <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">happened</span> at our house. The girls woke up and opened their mailboxes to find love notes from mom a dad and a small toy. They were little strawberry shortcake figures if you were curious.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFLDBv6lS6KmpEvH2Ge3p63MtwESF4NNRjQ9wMdkVpj6QppFT5EQBc3ZNJKMF-aTaJIjpBJGEgGU-NM_Xt_pBTdYhFveNcvMF-Wy_0zoXAY4N2s6A0yo1YN35rrm42ipJz5mNTqSWgEk/s1600/vday+016.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574007119859066482" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiFLDBv6lS6KmpEvH2Ge3p63MtwESF4NNRjQ9wMdkVpj6QppFT5EQBc3ZNJKMF-aTaJIjpBJGEgGU-NM_Xt_pBTdYhFveNcvMF-Wy_0zoXAY4N2s6A0yo1YN35rrm42ipJz5mNTqSWgEk/s320/vday+016.JPG" /></a> After we enjoyed some pancakes in the style of <a href="http://www.jimspancakes.com/">http://www.jimspancakes.com/</a> I think they turned out nicely.<br /><br /><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574006014664347570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv4qGaqLdeIji_GQaSwvXGfy8l81agzbxtX-lbH-uy0gRCTU28BVRWClwiu8LMiQhkryLLAfDVBgPGaAZEQ6GTu3GiFUAp89MQYs8Dy83-2RXjLYXC7G9cXqyBC0CQnTZ07FHJiKHFNQo/s320/vday+019.JPG" />Butterfly<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7Jt14L_zwUMc7rBMjHSHWPkjwmwSrpYY3d4TzsGMkR4eeBH7A37c8LLPjI7MLKHQWD73K3P7EmrjRfcg-GXu2R7d87blN0Egi0dp-SquxbbejkEZdJz6cVefRzYimcC4RB2-JcDnmpk/s1600/vday+028.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574007106470107794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR7Jt14L_zwUMc7rBMjHSHWPkjwmwSrpYY3d4TzsGMkR4eeBH7A37c8LLPjI7MLKHQWD73K3P7EmrjRfcg-GXu2R7d87blN0Egi0dp-SquxbbejkEZdJz6cVefRzYimcC4RB2-JcDnmpk/s320/vday+028.JPG" /></a><br />Flowers<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT99hWTtAp03nLeqH17rd1YJ_mwDuno0_WgBuXv9WxGaUbZ2arTpHXxWfS94V3WgkDRWw0EzKDh5Y3v7gnZe0-7lR_1-FuSFmoBhpg8b3C0f86J7sC4KD3Pl2Jg4FxgdKI4XnSK1Sed7Y/s1600/vday+020.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574007104305400514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT99hWTtAp03nLeqH17rd1YJ_mwDuno0_WgBuXv9WxGaUbZ2arTpHXxWfS94V3WgkDRWw0EzKDh5Y3v7gnZe0-7lR_1-FuSFmoBhpg8b3C0f86J7sC4KD3Pl2Jg4FxgdKI4XnSK1Sed7Y/s320/vday+020.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Hearts<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574006005479952034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYl_5xEwAzFrjEighQeTmkmWZhcuscTWACwSVlp2CGpENMcca4RalW_BBV7gaYxWriTHhT8WTsh6wi026UcxrIqMOU_qiZVz0mRaot9WgBdQl5RzsA7ndVxfRL70U0Fu9G2XORKwp6ZfQ/s320/vday+023.JPG" />We were so sticky that we had to have a bath.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574006022439366754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMyuY21cc04aTcQZKxi3Y4LB68JXLrUP3IcO0QWylX75YLdADWoIxOk50-c1IW6GP0lfh1dBdkv8-xTxtmekURcnsWjxLrJv1PyZN1sjqUVjz1VHBG1LQH5-FWW9Jr6KaPZLxm3gjUFxk/s320/vday+029.JPG" /><br />I am including this awesome picture of Vera in her church clothes the previous day.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574005993588113794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiAW2bDza2gLL78hl-AZ4MjJ9hyphenhyphenZD61Ltesnuq6tBL3xqApkeTYOdlZNuDhAz-d_LSE4e-g3XBNNPc1ckUqirY4AHrHhtICox4SrSOjt509ONP4vP0qoUrp9Vyy0G2YnjdGTTNwhaYxik/s320/vday+002.JPG" /> For family night we decorated small heart cakes that we baked from a heart tin my mom got me.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh225rJUF1RPIKT6poKjV_iptKwxrewLGGIoV8k-xIZTE5nnxx_Ap6deMjGx8yuc8a6LS4Uj0lCsrdYGyrC0Q9AsR0JeG5rWVikFbUT4m48jnNPm-n1HoMdwIKzupOJoax6VJDVuQAI8EA/s1600/cards+008.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574005987681100194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh225rJUF1RPIKT6poKjV_iptKwxrewLGGIoV8k-xIZTE5nnxx_Ap6deMjGx8yuc8a6LS4Uj0lCsrdYGyrC0Q9AsR0JeG5rWVikFbUT4m48jnNPm-n1HoMdwIKzupOJoax6VJDVuQAI8EA/s320/cards+008.JPG" /></a>Ben's says happy heart day.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPW7I08T4xFssUi9lTE1LvuX7jJugruo0mPsOVoTKgSj8tnCFuipw6KVddrEI-Dzk2z8usEOY9Ys1dJnSbCABE2tA-tttVH0-i7s9oGbwFI2nnBykC2Nrn0f4lwnsdccmjzWpRwWazeUI/s1600/cards+007.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574004871908649874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPW7I08T4xFssUi9lTE1LvuX7jJugruo0mPsOVoTKgSj8tnCFuipw6KVddrEI-Dzk2z8usEOY9Ys1dJnSbCABE2tA-tttVH0-i7s9oGbwFI2nnBykC2Nrn0f4lwnsdccmjzWpRwWazeUI/s320/cards+007.JPG" /></a>Ginny's all decorated by herself.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQe3iysuK_hmHWo81dNI6SbvDd8s5L9hrU2d6VJGeiNXrDZehTv8IgcHnkL55PtWArd-3slzRmTs5zeyYFGJRzXO9nCQJnpSISgpdCVrNCfXSwhxo6dlNKM9I58ipzU3r3pqaD3MmTX-Q/s1600/cards+005.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574004866699638610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQe3iysuK_hmHWo81dNI6SbvDd8s5L9hrU2d6VJGeiNXrDZehTv8IgcHnkL55PtWArd-3slzRmTs5zeyYFGJRzXO9nCQJnpSISgpdCVrNCfXSwhxo6dlNKM9I58ipzU3r3pqaD3MmTX-Q/s320/cards+005.JPG" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ViVi's</span> says love one another. Which is what she told me to write because that is what we learned about for family night.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHpriVhp6UGCPJQN61zRmf28WIiXl8iSm918IAySZFIKWOZNmnWubTcjFc6mkjJLX6GOZzAj9MOXgiYE9und4_3V-KEneI8ExIOe12raQsxFlP6V8xyumOgdn0oRKAVAi-P3HoCqplsg/s1600/cards+003.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574004855187878786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMHpriVhp6UGCPJQN61zRmf28WIiXl8iSm918IAySZFIKWOZNmnWubTcjFc6mkjJLX6GOZzAj9MOXgiYE9und4_3V-KEneI8ExIOe12raQsxFlP6V8xyumOgdn0oRKAVAi-P3HoCqplsg/s320/cards+003.JPG" /></a> These are the cards I made the girls.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_w5lT3X3ZuMnMILWuFErwwQPeR2wJMmJ4GA4cbBUE8LAxXtw7nSyuiGhW1o1fMFnAAWZWEQCPtKWAjuACEKxErOAqccq5Gh-1cJwagPA2iggIRipGGy1M2YHX_qLTgR_rGn2YriwEwQ/s1600/cards+010.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574004852111235106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig_w5lT3X3ZuMnMILWuFErwwQPeR2wJMmJ4GA4cbBUE8LAxXtw7nSyuiGhW1o1fMFnAAWZWEQCPtKWAjuACEKxErOAqccq5Gh-1cJwagPA2iggIRipGGy1M2YHX_qLTgR_rGn2YriwEwQ/s320/cards+010.JPG" /></a> And this is the card I made Ben.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ahYq6PsXu44S8ye0e_jsXiP68qdhC_AHEON4hLBSUA7Utkgp37PbZ0a2sk5jmQycwNdO4SH6UHTDO-LLhS8uP2rix74wSFiNbHzRgWbnPQfgpLO7k1fLKMiUoesaE_P3WYVtDl5z54I/s1600/cards+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574004847503679810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ahYq6PsXu44S8ye0e_jsXiP68qdhC_AHEON4hLBSUA7Utkgp37PbZ0a2sk5jmQycwNdO4SH6UHTDO-LLhS8uP2rix74wSFiNbHzRgWbnPQfgpLO7k1fLKMiUoesaE_P3WYVtDl5z54I/s320/cards+002.JPG" /></a> Hope you all had a Happy Hearts Day!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-90646669853098431812011-02-02T16:16:00.001-08:002011-02-02T16:58:00.493-08:00Valentines!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251513426122242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxk4xdQISqQMiCFt6ydJOzb4rmyY0AKQZNNj7QZQ4mGqyw9ucr5RlrSeYwKI33OIQxLinTMp7A1Cbo83tfV4OlKKjfRwuZYq4dlOdwhkdyQAKJIwj_tvym-ufFMA-rddOK5PvRlDRJMqI/s320/January+2011+yes+037.JPG" />If you do not already know Valentines Day is my favorite holiday. What a better time to put hearts everywhere and say "I love you" all the time. Here are some pictures of what we've been up to with decor and goodies.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251481152911298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqWHaZK_Dmc4um6EjpfAywMgJgO78s4V1vZe1BtLPrqZMatLfMnKEC10zHhArNCgHzlba6gtP4qKHg_4xYQll0Md20mUMcp9FxLgPSMBdFkKjwP5HJ4Nw8zq0xkYfwgdeyJJVxM5aZm7A/s320/January+2011+yes+021.JPG" /> Above we have the girls getting ready to make heart shaped spritz. Below is what we ended up with. Dipped in candy melt and sprinkled. I would have more pictures of the girls making them but the camera died.<br /><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251493746596114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0OTSujmXWtbgva4TtvaMTLMJKU37u9TP_loozcFWlPr_W9o-jprWmS3JslexfiwTq7UKvWObfDfNniQvPiwe-D8vV4vqVDTaHN9DT_8p48k-aOyzVmXihe9un58UhdD2GN5vLDndjoQQ/s320/January+2011+yes+024.JPG" /><br /><div>This is something my mom made in her wards super saturday. Its a saint candle in a jar on a candle stick. Its all E600 together and after dried you can fill it with different decor. We chose sweethearts cause they were so cheap at the store and they look amazing.</div><br /><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMswhUDd_9vLXRvJJ-EgSbnuuNix32lO1yW6caFLUerHGt5FwlFWz_WDCgBM21aKN8SjWEFtmnlI4nO0-pSocp6TteBcu6tCujdQwu4PH68q4w4AphT05tOpLty7J6sWN1j1LQCrH6a0/s1600/January+2011+yes+038.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251922824312066" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtMswhUDd_9vLXRvJJ-EgSbnuuNix32lO1yW6caFLUerHGt5FwlFWz_WDCgBM21aKN8SjWEFtmnlI4nO0-pSocp6TteBcu6tCujdQwu4PH68q4w4AphT05tOpLty7J6sWN1j1LQCrH6a0/s320/January+2011+yes+038.JPG" /></a> This is a heart garland I learned how to make from the blog: eighteen25.blogspot.com. Super cute. Its just 81/2 by 11 paper cut in 3/4" strips. Poke holes near the top and less than halfway down and glue them together and string them.<br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251924471338130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHnH29qRttIsFnTjVX9VNNLmSsoJnPNS6DjoeAAdisW_uLIylpQXILDeamSq_uokAZ4o1Ho0wCQEP9REhdH8dIfeurV6fuIXf_38kqVT_nUXYYzCIlCAJT-AfxUPjBXM_XyVkvONcUqM/s320/January+2011+yes+039.JPG" /></div><br /><div>I had a cute Valentines basket that was given to me by my buddies in the Miner family. I still have their Valentine on my fridge. So cute. Anyway I filled it up with stuffed hearts I made from scraps of fabric I had. One is a bandana. On is from a dress I made Ginny one is from Ginny's apron, another from her octopus costume. An institute masquarde fabric... and on and on. Good memories now hearts.</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmJ69rbqPRdNv8rYZq3K3uR9T9eZ6TNXI7IHoskiXa5d7t5mybByxN0OSFdhWPs9crsnBtRzVobnmB-PfKyK9CTNge-o58C_wZ9PgdBCj16kosBo3NWmdtwLXxK4WhJBOQHemO8rwKJU/s1600/January+2011+yes+040.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251938651651522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNmJ69rbqPRdNv8rYZq3K3uR9T9eZ6TNXI7IHoskiXa5d7t5mybByxN0OSFdhWPs9crsnBtRzVobnmB-PfKyK9CTNge-o58C_wZ9PgdBCj16kosBo3NWmdtwLXxK4WhJBOQHemO8rwKJU/s320/January+2011+yes+040.JPG" /></a>This is all over the web right now. These mailboxes are from Target's one-spot. Violet and I put the stickers on and suprised the girls after school and nap. The girls will be sending love notes to eachother this month and putting the flag up when they leave a note.<br /><br /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251496388250434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI8TueAj-WgJ8Tx3zEX5sN_iQd8CiEQ9JdbzRRNxVTmIB_M_qyZesU0_HplLNYWnUOBDeE_gZSGAkiDkg5hEOQc-P-kblBhCkcsRZLFicQgJvgFsJ7fdwmqzQqzWLlauOPVd78Kf6WGo8/s320/January+2011+yes+028.JPG" /></div><br /><div>Here is a close up on Vera's</div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ232_p_pXOJ-qiDH7XBzaVL9CvtQV94UCT73uhbM-MhLVozuSO0xy0nD-w4u_AVUvCMZUBgXYKm6u3s0TAPt6Fk2cCsDS635fHK8LY9B4E1Ku9NWsA8zDh6PmIy0qT6zEpbMEvqgYTYQ/s1600/January+2011+yes+030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251506747695682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ232_p_pXOJ-qiDH7XBzaVL9CvtQV94UCT73uhbM-MhLVozuSO0xy0nD-w4u_AVUvCMZUBgXYKm6u3s0TAPt6Fk2cCsDS635fHK8LY9B4E1Ku9NWsA8zDh6PmIy0qT6zEpbMEvqgYTYQ/s320/January+2011+yes+030.JPG" /></a> This wreath is also from the blog eighteen25 as well as the subway art below.<br />My buddy Marin came over and we cut many circles (this one has 115) from felt and straight pinned them to a styrafoam heart. I'm thinking I need 25 more circles. Anyone else? Oh the circles are just the same size as one of my drinking glasses. They are folded in half and then in quarters and pinned on. I think it turned out nice.<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SAvfmYuZDywhjo_-nvzgH_Epo2vmoJJNjb4Hj4alxJB95Kjlq0mQWIZj_OHZz3fpJVCceO4rZHr6rg0icUR16rWQOqnFDBF1BdKnwkPNs9icjNVqrGkG2YQfI1UN2R_-tqkhrKqexbc/s1600/January+2011+yes+041.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569251947312758114" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8SAvfmYuZDywhjo_-nvzgH_Epo2vmoJJNjb4Hj4alxJB95Kjlq0mQWIZj_OHZz3fpJVCceO4rZHr6rg0icUR16rWQOqnFDBF1BdKnwkPNs9icjNVqrGkG2YQfI1UN2R_-tqkhrKqexbc/s320/January+2011+yes+041.JPG" /></a><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569252166107266786" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmqipO5mQk5AVk7cy8yCoWo5s49FwKcUTlXJVXXdGqxAyP8GuRPgZfKekvlAwgBCcEZl7CnRf9hIoZYuzkKdUF2lwULj1eSHvf3iNKTQQziYVIbymMTps_fgXMcKWfwEYKQjLsvSjNOQA/s320/January+2011+yes+042.JPG" /> And for family tradition our down stairs is covered in conversation hearts we've put up since we got married. They say thinks like "xoxo" "just friends" "U R Hot" etc... "sexy" has been discontinued, and "wanna make out" is hidden well, it may too be discontinued for propriety. Ahh how things change when you get older and wiser.<br /></div><div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569252157503235602" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4qP42l2kUKbhu5b9oa3wyFO6HPiVTgaFJ6O0CxwhOuRotNYqOP0L0iI6vZbimB8Dl40LtdnQ6H9wfm44ArvumecWzXPbUsS-Yppyeq1QYC_1kP8fqlrWfbVNpZ0jWS67ozyUXK5BPhzA/s320/January+2011+yes+044.JPG" />Lastly Ben has yet to cut new hearts for our front door. Here is last years door: </div></div></div></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyXxmzUxjvMOKeCik60r4hMN1-ZySkJkBFH2vhvHVRLvyCc8Pyk-q2PP8eIv-hE2goBhUva_S-4xI9TnG4j7T4IY9G-W4oiVM7eQqzxr3n-X1z2TcxSySZR5QMQSYA1u7TqyYZ-7Fkxg/s1600/grandmas+funeral+062.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569260462167725586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeyXxmzUxjvMOKeCik60r4hMN1-ZySkJkBFH2vhvHVRLvyCc8Pyk-q2PP8eIv-hE2goBhUva_S-4xI9TnG4j7T4IY9G-W4oiVM7eQqzxr3n-X1z2TcxSySZR5QMQSYA1u7TqyYZ-7Fkxg/s320/grandmas+funeral+062.jpg" /></a></p><p>Well I hope you are enjoying the love that is in the air. I know I am. Happy Valentines Month!<br /><br /></p>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-39571345320241291242010-10-06T20:51:00.000-07:002010-10-14T13:58:32.322-07:00I Met Bakerella!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525147263649639842" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr-cykmdpBzF9UQLIsZH90J9GBfs0mLpVDl5lVZDeixQgy-V3uoL7tKdpgajH500cuyKQg5HBZWR0DmfueV3l1ArBQfO_Wm_tGMkKVfKdmBP5HpDFPwzILNCB4rBJ8XX1fHwPcPIi4_4/s320/sept2010+051.jpg" />Today at Williams Sonoma in Bell-Square I met Bakerella. Yes, Angie Dudley of <a href="http://www.bakerella.com/">http://www.bakerella.com/</a> the queen of the Cake Pop! Above we have Me and Vi and Vera with her while she is signing my book. I even wore my Bakerella T-shirt. She was suprise and glad I did. What book you ask? Oh! The cake pop book. Amazing ideas and tips on how to make awesome and delicious cake pops. I have already looked throught it and you should go get one too.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlidsJ7GBdECZeRVooOnES_tGxyXJbuCRXGKv6-ALYUpj7ObD6GtTGCvqt5MlpYDY70oip894a2TWtAA0JcF3rP27RqSpcbJwtBUbPvD6VegOfgw6Q2M0HiByoXfO6QTDRC5Bsx6DrH0/s1600/sept2010+056.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525147255025553586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXlidsJ7GBdECZeRVooOnES_tGxyXJbuCRXGKv6-ALYUpj7ObD6GtTGCvqt5MlpYDY70oip894a2TWtAA0JcF3rP27RqSpcbJwtBUbPvD6VegOfgw6Q2M0HiByoXfO6QTDRC5Bsx6DrH0/s320/sept2010+056.jpg" /></a><br />Here is her signature!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtZCqp5sEE5CRihr8j7XESquSfkOaPt8MqIwQTAfNbYpWyu9pNB-HvgCoaRhHDrF94aAGjjccfjGBHq5ErxDmEPThlesyGRO5RRvuLjYL1R1HJ67Wy_X3Xf6ggLPR9N2CLua0x1O7M2g/s1600/sept2010+058.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 214px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525147251712352946" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrtZCqp5sEE5CRihr8j7XESquSfkOaPt8MqIwQTAfNbYpWyu9pNB-HvgCoaRhHDrF94aAGjjccfjGBHq5ErxDmEPThlesyGRO5RRvuLjYL1R1HJ67Wy_X3Xf6ggLPR9N2CLua0x1O7M2g/s320/sept2010+058.jpg" /></a><br />I am so excited to start using it. Hooray! Thanks Angie for coming to my neck of the woods. </div></div><br />From Bakerella's Camera:<br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/bakerella/5070340891/" title="IMG_7709 by Bakerella, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5070340891_0f9863e163.jpg" width="500" height="357" alt="IMG_7709" /></a>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-91343874647310638292010-09-24T10:18:00.001-07:002010-09-24T22:39:16.363-07:00Virginia Wilson - Preschool, Religion and Swimming lessons<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">PRE</span>SCHOOL<br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520533189740709074" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8SNTnhD2GMVPALcDuh_6HxIx-nxUufCzu1aYzMyknQQbkHEP28bWDD8TMC2t0dxSotKlTqzxesvW-6moDQw6iNuljR5BtvkF4HhbdloOFPTeHNFy-pIqqluGtVkA7Tvwh7BF7DKLjnA/s320/sept2010+(15).jpg" />My very big girl Virginia Ines has started preschool. Above is a picture of her on her first day, after school was over. She has been excited for months to go to school and loves every day. I asked Ginny what her favorite parts of school were, "I like how fun it is and I like the sandbox." I asked her what was fun about school and she said, "<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">play dough</span> and painting, and <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">there is</span> one more thing... oh actually its about the park. I already told you though." <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520538499365548610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjezKI6LDs-oWAyqW8xtzvIA4yiW55JGRwL9RraNqMmj2WpiyZJTFZNemXcnz2efuiugEMEXcJggQMg1E34s-GS9xKSDzXNwGsOT60HB6TxsWyj5HkjR5AUmPbk6LKYr-U-ydfuDiwFQM/s320/sept2010+001.jpg" />This is a picture of her take home bag she decorated at <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">pre</span>school orientation. She did it herself. I helped her with the gingerbread but the concept was hers. She also wanted a rainbow out of pipe cleaners so we <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">braided</span> them and she added glow in the dark beads to the top and now it kind of is a rainbow tree.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520533195913837730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLm3u3MvChMRHVafI5KEJUOgEQFokbJk6WnOSPfvYuThnqYmunf0orzltnwWWGZTH_AMCYwI7IWJjc2xiQVhYB8zNjabGS7syDoeNdIj2awInZslrV8fl_BhTaCwYst4Q60kyPM97Pfhs/s320/sept2010+(12).jpg" /> This is Ginny posing in her first day of school dress.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520538507864533650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPhXKHV1fbHtOIJDZChZJAfbI4jcXfP410kZK-slyxZTwKuzdA6kQbjt-z0mE5nTqP7tPiuQ23ZSD29Hu7eCQhBtaJjdWrhzDoIzZE87zbWWJWrXdVGY0CVU1BKpbBUaqJQcuw8zdpJGo/s320/sept2010+(1).jpg" />And this is her first painting of the year. I asked her to tell me about it and she said, "It is an orange Robin because the color of the tummy tells you what kind of Robin it is."</div><div></div><div></div><div>RELIGION</div><div align="left">Often I find Virginia somewhere in the house doing this: marking her Book of Mormon OR</div><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520533199675734034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9KjQ2SPoo9neEQ5l510BSy0GI7hipEKYeKSPVa0GAuQ2xaZth-RgM1A2Sl62Ewct7-JDssnLCXz7z-EMPelGzuRdStKYcXRjBWKAfaAAd6JgWKJTdPT-UdhpYsKtKeMzg2xxwmjA9A2U/s320/july2010+005.jpg" />Doing this: Reading the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">children's</span> scripture book or the gospel art book (under the piano bench).<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520533185811058738" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIALxRJIr1v15k-LC51Cgjnbyn76MBKy-zVCTalMuAijwuSPRMdx6hhfwaRvbG6hwzcNzSZxPHlMOO7LUe0up8gTqgE9PaCGkHlPN__GWMM_tEcTj6rFkfzV_703duScjScJXmeJYNO00/s320/sept2010+(3).jpg" />Now I am not the most <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">diligent</span> personal scripture reader myself but we do well as a family or a couple. Ginny continually amazes me with her spongy brain. She will sit and tell Violet what is what in the gospel art book or "read" aloud the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">children's</span> scripture book (she watches the videos and memorizes the words) its kind of crazy. I will find her with the video on just watching happily. Thanks to her amazing primary teacher for all the church items she has given Virginia. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Now for some examples of spongy-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">ness</span>:</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">*We are leaving our old building in Seattle (we went to a baby blessing) and Ginny sees another c<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">hurch</span> nearby and says, "Mom, you see that church over there." "Yes," I said. "They don't teach God's plan," she explains. "How do you know that Ginny?" I ask. She says in a mysterious hushed tone, "I just know." Totally cracked me up.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">*Ben was showing her a picture of Joseph Smith reading the Bible, you know the one before he goes to the grove to pray. Ben says, "Whats this a picture of Ginny?" And she says, "Joesph Smith." And he says, "What is he doing?" She replies, "Reading James 1:5 in the Bible." Ben looked at me with amazement.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">*I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">finished</span> reading a series of books and started crying on the couch because that's what I do when I finish books (well sad ones anyway, okay and really happy ones). So Ginny and Vi came up to me and put their little hands on my face and ask me what was wrong. I say, "I just finished my book and a lot of good people died." And without any pause Ginny says in a sweet reassuring voice, "Its okay mom we will see them in the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Resurrection</span>." That sure made me smile and I gave them hugs. </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Those are just some of the best ones from the past few months. I am sure we will continue to get a bunch more.</div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">SWIMMING</div><div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520533209467982514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqNzX54HNGMi_jZNyeQkXeRbNtSHtwT75rkGVAzi8ZX7tN7Tc0VPrhF3Fbah6Rzyv1NM-w8LPj7ZN_G3CdHF2eSwwKu-HQ2Z8VdFqQmjNl8AXap_2kFEHp7jWNSi3Jo-jHYC818DrP6wA/s320/august2010+(3).jpg" /> I will leave this post with two photos of Ginny at swimming lessons this summer. The top is of her first day and the bottom her last. She loved her teacher Katie and did level one with her twice. We hope to start again soon. I really <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">recommend</span> Gold's Gym for lessons, you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">don't</span> have to be a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">member, and you can use their showers</span>.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520535823038120530" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQXEteYCA2s0RspeKnMdkiLzIWabVljDjvEAsOoNNpGA_8sdKZBF4dq0frD3s-yXoNWsIGQCK13Rpr1H4CGcpr5wYgLoTXY7UbuMWxxX77IhTA8UYskvARffBQDZYwTl7ItDkx9tl5zkY/s320/august2010+209.jpg" /></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-7169825030344710772010-08-15T21:06:00.000-07:002010-08-15T21:33:01.242-07:00Vera's NurserySo our little Vera will be 8 months on Tuesday and I finally finished her nursery. This is the only nursery I have been able to all out decorate because you can't paint in apartments. So this is still the same bedding and mobile the older girls used and we went off of that theme. Ben did the painting. Nice work honey!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505855008562620962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_L2hop2qSSBM-XpcHPV-dZvL3utwnGXSIjIXCITCxarwLkS5z4ygdq0L9VI4SGC__-kz_9XlF4qFt9c2nWKjk9l0RN394vpYkAI1MrQql9UzcR1EgJ5OQeTS-GcsfbrpOgN17IA6VHu0/s320/august2010+058.jpg" />I think you can tell from this first photo that Vera really likes her new room! A special thanks to Auntie Cyddie for her favorite blanket, which matches the room very nicely. And to Ashley B. for the bear Vera loves to grab at night. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505854986501812434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxUfs456mO_Se_eYCMUBwlg96rkVZbVu7gQQB4adhRjY8PZztMjp_wb5PUQEgct-OJ5i6-SieMhOqdKrCiyfcE4p5pxAtBBPsz2igq-uPo0ZyB8B7YPzz_6nAqa1p27erbmtElstU-Js/s320/august2010+048.jpg" />I hemmed some cream curtains for the window and found a cream rug to match the bedding.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505854977452008242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ6rD0zAc-VGgoOMzTEV9d1RbehFwgziQVs-d7BdbhIXjrh8Zg3Pn1OOk5-i1RgxOfYqcJZtaBW1i57lC3qGN0PryTaXjLOULgwLfnp3w4FDKgK-3c3B1mW65-MeQifo6snplm2ou11to/s320/august2010+047.jpg" /> Then I painted the three paintings to match the bedding and used white to tie in the baseboard trims.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505854991481153298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDBAOpQ9LG3EpAqd3lMrTwJ3myjY0yR3fRTsmOoA4gvjIZjP0cGcRk11fNzHd8E4k4PUosqvWSCGK0HCtrZN0wJZ97wycHjimGZzUI3GMIbPHpzG1Q4ZjMBp67WLgRrN8DJYAjErAobs0/s320/august2010+049.jpg" />I finally framed some cute artwork of animals I found at Ikea.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5505855001827536722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkBUCOdj7BjlWuYks_uhGrs8ox1o-eUs10iAtvIw45JysZqbuz6mZPCVXGENAzNp6mTzRNdqZInhRwxQi2eSLo-Ywy60X3-H9sTOTSrQ7xUENWaA5hkjZbcTCSqLg66GTIE_j5MjBXV_k/s320/august2010+051.jpg" /> Then I set up Vera's dresser with blankets and burpies and a basket of books for bedtime. With Muffy Vanderbear living on the top shelves, as well as Gunny Bunny (a bunny Gunnar bought me that looks like him, glasses and all). And I keep the quilt on the rocker for my back and because it looks nice. The wall above will have the girls baby annoucements framed when Grandma is finished cross-stiching them. Love you Gram. </div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-66491974380447741582010-08-13T11:32:00.001-07:002010-08-13T20:20:48.896-07:00Camping trip #3So this third camping trip we won at Ginny's preschool aution. We were going to go with another family who would bring all the food and cook it for us. Turns out that family had a serious emergency and couldnt come with us. We hope they are doing well and our prayers are with them. So instead of that senario we were able to invite Meaghan's family, Ben's sister, to join us and bring our own food. We camped at Gold Basin near Granite Falls, Washington.<br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504965201977458850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXDuvAdIdZMc38TCDmhuwHvd8ggEC1gspNxLwUOnYf90nWDHl53ZOGRwqs25-C5sX1JdTyivCDMK35gy8DO7cIQpe3VULTjZuWJTg0oWeqlr-J72RobY9-0okNW7mUkARaTfrddBbLg_o/s320/august2010+010.jpg" /><br />We went on a hike at the Ice Caves. It was beautiful and an easy hike for our girls. It was a little scary for me considering and 11 year old girl passed away there the week prior due to ice collapsing. Our hearts are with that family aswell. We didn't venture close to the ice.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504965211842192178" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPxZ13TvqSz5MjhU865tLAGfbqWFuTYOuLsuuPS9GMelrgJRVVRdAsFXYUHzt688WIXbbfYSBKKZqEI96f9ZuW8eHR8iKOcOzlv9C-nptRJYiLflQE-ZQGztVRSK2sgltkM4BzvGS1pkQ/s320/august2010+031.jpg" />Where we stopped for lunch Anika found a napping rock. We thought that was pretty cool.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504966322889325122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjieY5Q7UBgqneWF4srcTWflCScjn4Ak0t7OskpaLalnE5eGSUgmTiWsbtHtkEqPsDj71kOPK6MYdPZUXXUYd5l5DxZr68hnrLFr8Q74j5ubSienuxgels1iDRXgokAVxB0vP6BycyE8h0/s320/august2010+022.jpg" />Bridget also napped in the pack on the way back to the car.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504966334542447442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZzUtbNtcfbgc6Jnd32G6Nvwh-zHe1PB_KjUkwL8od2fdO_Du1NG8ih0GZGhhNixzw9gwq-4-pSVptIYPetoIaUopPJRooCpuHltf5zfAaDMwsHtKUdqzSYFn_cHWdg5bBIcVRQf46v4k/s320/august2010+034.jpg" /><br />Due to rain for most of the second half of the trip we spent some wild time in the tent.<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504965223902749682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhef2nm-Ug0iKgOr0qGObzCVNav7tDkQqevQkVMYp7qxBARS3BhbrHXY3vEGoqAR3o4ypWixKAnHtwB1VA8iktuZzcVKveKG4Wab_JIHaBFWPqfkWTEzZrUbgjfZRNf5YDtC-tHqbUTCU8/s320/august2010+036.jpg" />And under blue tarps Garrick lashed to the trees.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504965219914312706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9TeXQMgYjbPLPtVuLE-pmaNxWaBt6I0ep3qkKDNZgZfZMP0ezQsm6m8oYWDYsFN3q1kkiqkUJFs2HEfG2AB3_EtNLln3bYW7Hlfo-AV6BWC1rbi2qoyz2h_9CFcrrNQ7KYwdzq25-Ep4/s320/august2010+035.jpg" />We had lots of fun catching up with eachother and riding bikes and enjoying good food, thanks to Garrick's awesomely constructed box oven. I plan to make one soon. Hooray for camping! Next summer we won't do it on consecutive weeks. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5hyphenhyphen7E6tMeJICGJ9xOxYJU66pAw7BoFl2kNz-JoIejss38hZMRA0Zu3wLE3W1ySe4R6qgQUrFwLqnYxLTEZGn0Fw5WO5D7IuN3Zqcxmmp63uB9p9WaxtvTQ7U_wAm7H2emAL6o1zF5bg/s1600/august2010+040.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504965232909760210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-5hyphenhyphen7E6tMeJICGJ9xOxYJU66pAw7BoFl2kNz-JoIejss38hZMRA0Zu3wLE3W1ySe4R6qgQUrFwLqnYxLTEZGn0Fw5WO5D7IuN3Zqcxmmp63uB9p9WaxtvTQ7U_wAm7H2emAL6o1zF5bg/s320/august2010+040.jpg" /></a></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-64910252276130232922010-08-01T23:25:00.000-07:002010-08-03T20:22:24.101-07:00Camping Trip #2On July 22-24th we went camping with my Mom and Gunnar and Lily, while Gavin was spending time with my Dad. Sadly Grant and Elaine couldnt make it. We had lots of fun below are some highlights.<br /><br />Ben was the master chef this trip and the Evil Gunnar kept him as a pet as you can see.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500695489689161026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixtV8VNHb-hx6cffSexa-sSCXxCsI0-NkSpNCJb97vXY-KLw-8vpJYGr89kyXqBhJkoy49mGXc4TyZCMaL0oDKaXhj41ftQGE2Py4-L0wQvOmtP-rKaMmCLpQbn2DF-gBxNzi0biasAfA/s320/july2010+173.jpg" /> Grandma helped Ginny work on a puzzle book given to us by the campground host. Ever heard of Harold the Hodag? He was featured on this puzzle book. If you know who & what Harold is I will send you 4 homemade cards if you are the first to comment the correct answer on this post.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500695510778937266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj33uHcyfmDp6rXzZycdxNeF8J0bimWwP2hetCC0vkDhVY00HA7fhXo4hKrMN8gsQ4KXAEqzDJeYJ5MQ56QkDyu4mAAGI5NMzr9Xy8c4cTfovlfXVgLkj8U7kF_xSA_05nPBGZZv7rao3M/s320/july2010+175.jpg" />Ben told Lilly a pretty scary story at campfire. Yes our fire was pretty much out.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500695480937477938" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixulQhWgPS9pIOYDFPNyzjIz6mV8zb2VLJSGG0gM-25C9CkPxNH0Um4AsfnTfppN07tfEQys2vy4ujIFd3XSsJnPhtN9RnRdLLno0XmVMU4KQBH5FiGh284G1ebHJfxfiU5_PWH6oVa7s/s320/july2010+157.jpg" />Ben took us all on a hike. Violet enjoyed the pack this time.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500695500638797522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9DEX0MdN1xhPpeiC6K0exQ6cGch-RlquT4TBmnEjl_39exyt70o0bmaOX3udsfvn2tpvNaiD_-7WAgRewO3WVUL-TDrixjoZ_PITB3t0ccihPl9bry8lK38K_ewEf7HBgk-WKHXdCqTU/s320/july2010+179.jpg" />Ginny found some pretty flowers.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500696232325180834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwQJpyHTBWaqaaxmTQx_a4i9Hv1uPEu0kVUiJtaveJO9WD6N3a81TZsMDnLV1C5Ehk0QxnWmSNQhs2HHGhqUDFI3tmlqyFQ5LUQ3vGOA662zBJlDoboB8tS56pxQefIPYgqy7S1Mhx9XI/s320/july2010+183.jpg" />After some car sickness, from the car ride to the trail head, Lily and I joined in the hiking. We saw a really cool bird while getting over the nausea; he got so close he even stole a tissue from Lily.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500695507216850578" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCdjyTILCC0xzP67lcOfLT4nHWxp5U2M4OuQNIeCVD2DDbCaLuCN9js2cK83W5DXOt183QRdaZhagD71jxTplqpsVwr1kG7LIdovAEbJ16CVkO4J8WEJIGejtvvG3ZG3cDq8TCAKBLXDI/s320/july2010+185.jpg" />After the hike a cool dip in the river made it a great day. Warmer and slower than the last river we had a great time. Can you see Gunnar in this picture?<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501286858927551618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWNBqHY-Vuyd7NSbaYZ0CcsYKgGYa9o17Z_NhLCAU7nq7DRKAHH4ryjwRlLwGDk7Xsk05ohVFEoWOhQGLTVmv-RAbOYCZXJzfVW5DGWOt_ubrExqsPEikSTbnc8eZpMhlkQ5TEy_nvHYc/s320/p_00008.jpg" /><br />Stay tuned for our last camping trip this summer.Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-21361855902080444672010-07-18T18:23:00.001-07:002010-07-18T18:51:11.590-07:00Camping trip #1<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422302403951634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYqOhIs9YFRDja83rMjFHJ9kdFyt76FDj3SFLczCKm0IEN2lpEncTJBYOaX9ELUzyuMjdoBfOljXygqVnnn7aeCaQR_3aOUQROhyToolvOdb7BxuU9hWG2HfoFsSLsAGlDiltF6gR7teQ/s320/july2010+109.jpg" />We went camping at Salmon La Sac campground in our great state of Washington with our good buddies the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Maxfields</span>. It was great weather and the girls had fun hanging out together in the tent, playing in the dirt and water, and going to the bathroom in groups a whole bunch of times. While the kiddos slept <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Catan</span>, Ticket to Ride, and other fun games were played by the parents. <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">S'mores</span> were made with Reese's, which were delicious!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422310164063730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe-nsnFpP8_tRufeIfdHuXD20KnfdSlb6cN3c_rVnlVztdJq0dBoIdzOA3itXIh5xj95M6EwG38ntbbagwOiv8Fnj6Kw7rq6Ow_BYQDlDUm8go8n8p1cnfI3XRGKJdvOX9enxJhksrXU0/s320/july2010+110.jpg" />We also did a family hike. The girls learned about things like horse poop and huckleberries.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422322809245874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5h1lW5eZQlz2Kyjb4g8nrV4jiL3Dd8a-NCnfBMy8gu_yD1F8eeLCtxMpdqd7HhpsR1lOx3Ph3XfdO9KgaJ-lwdQNtfHCXnFHm74DV8_fPOBFVlr-57Qj4KcAfdc2SF96RJI7iVtckJoc/s320/july2010+123.jpg" />Vera had a good time in the pack with dad.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422315805112834" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn6OtRq7Ch_R58d5FgG6Pr7zaQMLHVT31LADJ8dgOLV8-3FYAaANWJyyy4ceH5MzNPCzs7SKjSStmo8s1Mn7rOlqvJBzYwfgMCOsyxXYHbiaTHKXsyXoBMpEf7KTipk2CGAzWlE7C6DLA/s320/july2010+119.jpg" />After, because we were hot and dirty, we jumped in the river right on the edge of our campsite.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422330416313858" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH8jJPDy9u0TdXQy7Lhb-c-hFc5XT_iwSy9aMWeRRFIJcQAxU4rw9gIJ4PiKwUTG2tKzeIjJXU4Ze9WFQZK4nZBqyFHY4XqvAK4v2XH-V-7J7W88pq9x1N9M3698sk27fjvdBwGEImUxM/s320/july2010+126.jpg" />Throwing rocks was Emma and Violet's favorite thing to do.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFajcZ9QGrE2NK5H3ZjJv0TXqYdLOivNGuXxBRE4Sdkv3SJ_OFjGmQp1aVcu6H1ULCLmz7VOlJxcrfaljf5X1swvm7zS6-LMxRG9nL7aRw9DvvyS4DQi7yZscVbcpvd409DkLv8WiC5xk/s1600/july2010+135.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422821286859138" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFajcZ9QGrE2NK5H3ZjJv0TXqYdLOivNGuXxBRE4Sdkv3SJ_OFjGmQp1aVcu6H1ULCLmz7VOlJxcrfaljf5X1swvm7zS6-LMxRG9nL7aRw9DvvyS4DQi7yZscVbcpvd409DkLv8WiC5xk/s320/july2010+135.jpg" /></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422805479366610" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLkDLC1fo99w_xoi0nbeAP-8jMc-kd1p06pRY1Ym-W2Hvy2uKH9kf4WWa17H9_rLi5AuLwBpunalGs5imrDCophF-PnLQqlmHjBWORGBpHmJ4TrkYtqqu11DVqAXahSFkhrwCYYJRl2M/s320/july2010+137.jpg" />It was so nice to cool off in the COLD water.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422809999253234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUAG3jRw8_8HP1jjeqpdayIArRhFf5clX711g6tOaZgO4o1-xBNGAJeOAT5xHwFRH6QAfQp0b2CWWQbTgdxCxn-VnrXi183PE698UGKm3xWg1S-qqk8uEVjpq5OSvZ6zThSf0b2eMtmvQ/s320/july2010+134.jpg" />Later we went to <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cle</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">Elum</span> Lake not too far from the campsite for a little dip. It was pretty full, even some trees were underwater.<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8eTo_8cWQ5JHru3-0e059ZfpOxCW4P1_b9amlRSNR1JpWE4XK_94Pc90gW7mKd_yh7caoLa-Zc32QuDEAucrwXwMcvWQHqzT14ck2yVs4MJkn1pMTNwd97W5leErhXiHkUxafskRnsQ/s1600/july2010+142.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422789530457314" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv8eTo_8cWQ5JHru3-0e059ZfpOxCW4P1_b9amlRSNR1JpWE4XK_94Pc90gW7mKd_yh7caoLa-Zc32QuDEAucrwXwMcvWQHqzT14ck2yVs4MJkn1pMTNwd97W5leErhXiHkUxafskRnsQ/s320/july2010+142.jpg" /></a>Ginny found a tree stump she called her "look out" that she fit in. It was pretty cool. We had so much fun with our pals that we wish we were doing it again next month. We miss them already. The good news is we are going camping again two of the next three weeks. Happy summer everyone.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpuFgESV7GKuUtIz39F1WnqTwrpvvf80c7-eao4c8XP-13m15gdKF85425tXL1zmfnDzp0g1hOlyfc9HREQfGHqhVl5_gsEm3fOZm7WgtlRsCNK-uiSebbNIvDHAMGEQMP2Fu-ZbRgkY/s1600/july2010+140.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495422781524379890" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbpuFgESV7GKuUtIz39F1WnqTwrpvvf80c7-eao4c8XP-13m15gdKF85425tXL1zmfnDzp0g1hOlyfc9HREQfGHqhVl5_gsEm3fOZm7WgtlRsCNK-uiSebbNIvDHAMGEQMP2Fu-ZbRgkY/s320/july2010+140.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-65581822531993398712010-07-06T23:32:00.000-07:002010-07-07T17:57:11.910-07:00Vera Photos<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 231px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048619153594498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgq_u8ItMyCPw9Kv-xxCjHW1NihKQWQk-vq7D8nj3gvc7NyMHWMR6KKaweZap5FfWHBQ9FLKjYjFE4NZq4CjuGvhY5Kg3momOLDWnDsyUgA0NvxlTv9gy_2xatQOCIFgT-zpw8JgaK_m6U/s320/scan0001.jpg" />Here are some six month Vera photos for your enjoyment! She is such an angel in our family. She has been rocking back and forth on all fours for a few weeks and should be crawling anytime. She likes to say "Buh." She loves her sisters and always want to see what is going on. She doesnt like baby food or a bottle, but she is definately getting enough milk from mom. Vera also really loves chewing on books, we try to keep her from doing it. She is still working on sleeping throught the night, I think she will have it in one more week. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMU5aEnnqfI62R-i8GXdD-p6lYPtxK0MFW0rQvrgFIcbIECfZkMkLa8tpmRfq7uqX_pvnpnaFS_M5ESk6zKO038D-UAW9SEECLwpcewH9s1Axoj1Ft_lwofvuenbqsD5G7n3KDTDtpVuE/s1600/scan0005.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 250px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048782996862098" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMU5aEnnqfI62R-i8GXdD-p6lYPtxK0MFW0rQvrgFIcbIECfZkMkLa8tpmRfq7uqX_pvnpnaFS_M5ESk6zKO038D-UAW9SEECLwpcewH9s1Axoj1Ft_lwofvuenbqsD5G7n3KDTDtpVuE/s320/scan0005.jpg" /></a><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048633448603682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhHb2ynikqnH_jurVofchEsAkNgrUv5RetQN3EycEkYHkUhvdHYnzX6YhZ6MuVrtHqlf7W-suVl0rZgx7sOq_zXT6HfXRDP9z3nKpFWhcLEK-E0Q5T8K48sPVJ_NZGw00n1tGZMMrAfxI/s320/scan0001-2.jpg" /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh73t3Iz8LxM9M0ALnKXSdZL0CkbNBUpUjU3W_fk-n3RB8SEmm8tMLVTtkzpHM_wfNWHZjXQi8Y0v6Jml8HNOpHvvzS82e_buSxRYLb3fGGXKoZLIy-kUkaklFycWrvGm8sA4m0faz9nj0/s1600/scan0004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048776519963298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh73t3Iz8LxM9M0ALnKXSdZL0CkbNBUpUjU3W_fk-n3RB8SEmm8tMLVTtkzpHM_wfNWHZjXQi8Y0v6Jml8HNOpHvvzS82e_buSxRYLb3fGGXKoZLIy-kUkaklFycWrvGm8sA4m0faz9nj0/s320/scan0004.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixk2Oq_xiQ_tlNsmZXDl5gngtIovO5x6sQv56OAhb0r7twJrme6_JM9Zk3zd9lZUCapl6EpqoRe9bWhucmWmGTzBGMr0qslwZSdg_6LVZs0RToCjBbfKVaJuw85aj_a_gUptfcA03AXxw/s1600/scan0003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 228px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048649829057570" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixk2Oq_xiQ_tlNsmZXDl5gngtIovO5x6sQv56OAhb0r7twJrme6_JM9Zk3zd9lZUCapl6EpqoRe9bWhucmWmGTzBGMr0qslwZSdg_6LVZs0RToCjBbfKVaJuw85aj_a_gUptfcA03AXxw/s320/scan0003.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nXQTVzjAvcDNEwwVYdIedVr2dhKFp5bkOC3k-W9ntg7nVReb9Xe7TQ51SZYQHPy2UcgN2psfFbCmkxIsuTgqvalFqYJLXKHm-gPn-Cxro4WnCTH0odlhqy8rjgBbhvxDXSEVQ1_OPzM/s1600/scan0002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 234px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048639775576162" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nXQTVzjAvcDNEwwVYdIedVr2dhKFp5bkOC3k-W9ntg7nVReb9Xe7TQ51SZYQHPy2UcgN2psfFbCmkxIsuTgqvalFqYJLXKHm-gPn-Cxro4WnCTH0odlhqy8rjgBbhvxDXSEVQ1_OPzM/s320/scan0002.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHYGJpaHP78A6BgDrSX5QHUHn4GCP1FbesNvLvjJJnwkbOK4ImU0n8YIJb2vBQ2Yviyql86fIrbiK0VWSLPHicrEOxkjOPvZLGnb9_WWiTzrJ8Y2er9fda_t3eVPommREaVcrZQIsjK4/s1600/scan0001-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 124px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491048630521682754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgHYGJpaHP78A6BgDrSX5QHUHn4GCP1FbesNvLvjJJnwkbOK4ImU0n8YIJb2vBQ2Yviyql86fIrbiK0VWSLPHicrEOxkjOPvZLGnb9_WWiTzrJ8Y2er9fda_t3eVPommREaVcrZQIsjK4/s320/scan0001-1.jpg" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-39371633321248638822010-07-01T11:09:00.001-07:002010-07-01T23:29:57.717-07:00Nori's B-day/Seattle Chocolate Tour<div align="left"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489005695550898850" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeqt-maVaxsOGQsGVqcp0A3ZMIJscrN_ICgVG9bGayOtNgM5ki6u8paIgfWWhs4KaW5PgxH4u4StOyvX3F-ijsveScP2yheNKjv8uhzPWsXWSqxjTDzMeyNeO_fyA8MdpUy1u1chIw1qw/s320/June2010+127.jpg" />Last Friday was my mother's 50<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span> birthday. It was also my brother-in-law's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">bday</span>. I made the above cake for his party that we were unable to attend because we were celebrating with my mom. The cake is called "Pretty in Pink" from Marcel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Desaulniers</span> book <em>Celebrate with Chocolate</em>. It's a rich chocolate cake with a strawberry cream cheese frosting. Below is a picture of the granny smith apple pie I made my mother. She is about to blow out the candles and on the table are flowers from Pike Place Market thanks to Aunt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cyddie</span>.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489002712886379490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrIZA34mRMrlPIY08XXPrpq9P3Wreh40yTGkLV4BTtHaer39SvxPmEJxLOBJHSWW4uLaPlmaC-_uu70fxPbZg3UV_PnP2uQqLsEs1bf2xWpZli7ytAK2aY1GKdPEbSVoLq8XkvAkhb4Yo/s320/June2010+129.jpg" />Here we have a goofy G<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">unnar</span> with the balloons.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489005708631617730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyhDyW1QpqJt9HHAcrvM0oqV9uZ4N_WV1vAZ4p5HttkdHJo1f9OEFnnoJbNc2uol3qb1FrLDxjBbH2F8k3ErOApIahycOUaUJqPAqJs7Mw5TEWp1Smnzr1XpO0r1QNFwvzzZSqyKWfrBo/s320/June2010+133.jpg" />The next day we had a chocolate tour in Seattle. The party included Cousin Mary, Aunt Angie, My Mom, Me, Aunt <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">Cyddie</span>, and Cousin April.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489002732813055506" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnKtHiK6zaHXS2gUtfu8rgpDM5rKQvk8iZWqcSR1TqNVDRxFjLZp4juO4RXQvGPbKn0KmKFAyKfV3FwM1amf0hpigjo14Yhw-5R8GSQi4opt8YuJsfnaiEXKGG2QJQlJbZYheXS7OsGc/s320/June2010+134.jpg" />We started out at the Dahlia Bakery, famous for coconut cream pie by chef Tom Douglas. This bakery is also the bakery in Sleepless in Seattle. We had a sample of the coconut cream pie.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15v7-prq332cedvrfRt1fHWiaPwnCUne4QvQ1EtbT4OsFfrizpbxFhbm7k8fwinVvyp9YzOp1AuAJg4i06X77sPswnUsEOgySThgsZfMAli07qnyD3M9uw7YgOnMRWRNltV98XvqzieI/s1600/14-63.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 206px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 137px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489008113973871266" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15v7-prq332cedvrfRt1fHWiaPwnCUne4QvQ1EtbT4OsFfrizpbxFhbm7k8fwinVvyp9YzOp1AuAJg4i06X77sPswnUsEOgySThgsZfMAli07qnyD3M9uw7YgOnMRWRNltV98XvqzieI/s320/14-63.jpg" /></a> As well as a chocolate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">krinkle</span> cookie. (This is an example cookie, not the exact ones we had).<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyn2uYDDCBidLd3_D551vs6qu85UuMNuNpE6rqp3F-LP_UPz-nlgKmFOlg64wZOMhb6p3bRc-dPNnOG2nWEgy584ArW5kGLfEuZzYjqdYWHPlZDnunvo1os17WxMqZzbLg3o2JdIXsVs/s1600/thumbnailCA5I54A5.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 160px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 120px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489008107196188338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimyn2uYDDCBidLd3_D551vs6qu85UuMNuNpE6rqp3F-LP_UPz-nlgKmFOlg64wZOMhb6p3bRc-dPNnOG2nWEgy584ArW5kGLfEuZzYjqdYWHPlZDnunvo1os17WxMqZzbLg3o2JdIXsVs/s320/thumbnailCA5I54A5.jpg" /></a> Then we went to the chocolate box and sampled <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">their</span> brownies. They were chocolate covered, very moist, and delicious. Here is a picture of our tour guide passing out the chocolate.<br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489008088787123714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJkwmBp0vJRQGSR1HzokbN_0zvM-iWSV6BYUqSRi4Pqbyees77SAuKLIMeiDovAyREt5n2y3Onm1lSuPvOXscf6ZDwzvZq76wQOQvaO3PJDcSgg9FVwWbGbsbyq-z5iUWkZuZgDHxiLCE/s320/35752_10150234131790201_899810200_13532951_6900285_n.jpg" />Then we sampled a cupcake from Look Cupcakes. Best cupcake I have ever had. It had <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_8" class="blsp-spelling-error">ganache</span> inside as well as chocolate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_9" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Swiss</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_10" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">buttercream</span> icing.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNospEu-TbyXEZ-J0ZR5G_dc3wtKbhGblDa42bnhVHmWSkNo7vU9m79KjqYvk7qI7dSjAHgJO_HFjdWcUdY5xjxh-PZDFarifUpoOhBEmEpFclN9QYD5MjgrR6TFgmgN_gs_uXCHxJ9o/s1600/35752_10150234131800201_899810200_13532952_4310759_n.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 239px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489008098249167298" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNospEu-TbyXEZ-J0ZR5G_dc3wtKbhGblDa42bnhVHmWSkNo7vU9m79KjqYvk7qI7dSjAHgJO_HFjdWcUdY5xjxh-PZDFarifUpoOhBEmEpFclN9QYD5MjgrR6TFgmgN_gs_uXCHxJ9o/s320/35752_10150234131800201_899810200_13532952_4310759_n.jpg" /></a><br />Then we had <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_11" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gelato</span> from <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_12" class="blsp-spelling-error">Gelatiamo,</span> it was chocolate <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_13" class="blsp-spelling-error">gelato</span> and lemon sorbet <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_14" class="blsp-spelling-error">gelato</span>. The pair together was divine. Note I've eaten a bunch of the lemon already.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlNgZwtagxZWERr_tLN2WacnO85T9gDbU2GZizY1jRP8UjLhJbTKhWNH-TXcSuV6wRKsZgOtBPt1k45JXRPzMPf0MyFsH1zrpObVxWz6PWlfdSXWpd3xXhevmdNS7Bd_l4cIqlalcD6is/s1600/June2010+148.jpg"></a><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489003214757483538" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HWSO1IJ-yEbN9gEGMUGkAEn_fMRGI646UV-nWaM7927rnMxt6nVhtvlGj03eDRTM1whfrb2azfb9SUnD726ZV05nM3udWVKft-xQKmdgSKns08Mz7Ec89JcFnJAQtP7GcTtC4kAYTZc/s320/June2010+135.jpg" />Here is a photo of the sisters in front of Sister Sandwich.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489003224795654722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zSHaRGMER-CyTlYEjmD4x2bW8iNQ1ONRgN5WpZdotWf_ZSBpU2AuFTOLNrXHSWDMnlXKgUqOqM3Xa1DldOOy4Hg2NW2ZkLKQndFKkBrZCfRRZmEbRZECXt824lh5mhvSDPnVpBbxabI/s320/June2010+137.jpg" />Then it was on to Pike Place Market. We went to the C<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_15" class="blsp-spelling-error">onfectional</span> for raspberry white chocolate cheesecake. The C<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_16" class="blsp-spelling-error">onfectionals</span> slogan is "Forgive me Chocolate for I have sinned. I have not yet had my daily confection." I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_17" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">didn't</span> have much of the cheesecake for fear of my dairy allergy, but what I had was good.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489003240969813874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik42mYWl6iX3lgbNZCmUKZOH5lyMXydAkkKkbOakfiuWgQY-g6DhK7CbYvEa1vq_EnbcAXDQoXMX9Vc6bwmMctgbQ0hUqb4P8-umrizNebfVTPZF6acHWCb1Sf6wl_aM1s5GG8qKPoDbY/s320/June2010+139.jpg" />They also serve a very rich dark chocolate drink with spices. It was so good. They say you have to serve it warm or it will solidify.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489003252786271154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWeeHP9ZHANfEi-2wbHP0GT1uBOv2wou4WduQ-jQAPyzlRn9i4Dgfirbh8eBnBVjb6xfYujobWOllfH5FUI7Z3tit8r-Ex-ZsSS6zv5SrR7_VWVieOPvgiskx-5Y7dLJBhf_QCzIcob7I/s320/June2010+141.jpg" /><br /><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_18" class="blsp-spelling-error">Kukuruza</span> was our next stop and it was yummy <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_19" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">gourmet</span> popcorn. We had rocky road (below) and Tuxedo (further below).<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489004304749099666" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJQzmI6qNV51SnfQPukOJ6Jok_VJtSFOyPKxL4J2zewRmAPh3BgOKayw7tesiIsPtJFCQEXd7bRschKH_clDk_Acv3UoeyJZEW-MgcExJCGPKISajFIqZeatj40jf3FAG7juttCPqtae4/s320/June2010+144.jpg" />They also sell all different kinds of old fashion pop and candy. Like lipstick candy and candy buttons.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489003230829801650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaCg9QnQrW8vmpRNQG2U1zMgBDPhtE0NQLXyDqEB53sWO6_uHgOWZjImyreI-pl6p22kKFySbPOUie68L_I1XPhuIm4yGtJmjkPhHTCG4TXvDhc7yeEf5gU00iW24feCntP7aCFSlUabE/s320/June2010+138.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489004297319114914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdHXd3trJuiTG1CvYGjwKH0aeNl03Q5GimGGYFkzs36Sb-Z9iyurmend2MAZMRUY56xK7spEIqPt75Z4vrK5krq7Mx0skeN3FnVRUdWRMDX0tn-7-6WycabWwwozQ2UYPb1YfxpvUFK5g/s320/June2010+142.jpg" />Our last stop on the tour was Fran's Chocolates, yes now even more famous for <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_20" class="blsp-spelling-error">Barak</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_21" class="blsp-spelling-error">Obama's</span> love of the salted milk chocolate c<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_22" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">armel</span>. Although I agree with Michelle <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_23" class="blsp-spelling-error">Obama</span> that the dark chocolate is better. Below is what we sampled, a <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_24" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">raspberry</span> truffle, a milk chocolate sea salt, and a dark chocolate square. I have loved Fran's for years, this stop was no <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_25" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">surprise</span> for me.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlz2uNlTP4qwyC6Dpr8IS_z-7zHfEoRwU4HLZ2UU_oUxU4nBSk1NUiWUnoxZjcz9EVCcB2s-xoKfjB_xpPsG4yLHsyw9M3aE-jLDlYhr3Reb6R1EOya1IZHyzDxVsgf-ADDLFqH1-m9k/s1600/June2010+146.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489004313396437106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzlz2uNlTP4qwyC6Dpr8IS_z-7zHfEoRwU4HLZ2UU_oUxU4nBSk1NUiWUnoxZjcz9EVCcB2s-xoKfjB_xpPsG4yLHsyw9M3aE-jLDlYhr3Reb6R1EOya1IZHyzDxVsgf-ADDLFqH1-m9k/s320/June2010+146.jpg" /></a> We had a fabulous time and then ate lunch at Art at the Four Seasons Hotel, where I had the best crab cakes. The tour <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_26" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">includes</span> a bunch of chocolate history as well as a card to get us discounts at these and more places in <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_27" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Seattle</span> for the next two weeks. If you get the chance take the tour! HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM.Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-43650927994682458922010-06-16T22:04:00.001-07:002010-06-16T22:52:52.747-07:00Crafty stuff<div align="center">So sorry I havent been posting. I will tell you about the girls and our home in the next post. For now here is some of the crafty stuff I've been up to. Cake pops for Amy's baby shower.<br /></div><div align="center"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607153231792386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3KG7OMkFxaXBznLtOqR-VQOMt_l7CJkZZ5KASITnhhXWrFFgA0Cv0u_yKGhyG3VeB40Mi1eTalvR4BDtbXDCYPMp43RhJGViXdc4X9t1dFGy_q0__NXg0TmXhHPGaapRs2jfJkcMK-q0/s320/June2010+052.jpg" />Veggie garden cupcakes for this weeks gardening Relief Society meeting. These are from my book "Hello Cupcake."<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 229px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607148251353010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjL5MrZzRpQd07dy6ZIPT_5SVHOysbc6OByE8qC9qB2kkRgouFp0fwOV9fJHd5HCTDMrH5drBMdpI6VhuttUgBMfiK2tLuOsIB3hb4nFu4CgQ_tFiY1F1r2Cbn8-2_w8bEd5-C-b2PdzY/s320/June2010+094.jpg" /></div><div align="center">Also I've made many cards over the past few months and haven't posted them on the card blog. I think I am going to start my own crafty/baking blog this summer for these things. We shall see.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483612644773914130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm7GHepiCMIsezD0oq49M2_I4QkaIDVle7rFtAg-6BStuuzfH34vL4pVYTTETX7zJoi-XWCfNjriqVch1Upi815lEDlf7xHIbHPN6tcLlSl0K7YXw3fyjR9B7pgwUnazsBduOcGyBy2z4/s320/June2010+099.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483612403936456226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ1aAbkcTXPm3tr1wKh-LGqtcQMXI_x2SFczFKTMO3EXtuD-Jr-6jdXNfchmWtqnj6YtGtgNt-T69o9yhd4Ozm9ghg5wIk-cX0VLgUxAfsuKy0PngHq9yHCb7US_F2-b7MmFJ9dkyM-jY/s320/June2010+098.jpg" /></div><div align="center">These next two cards have crystal effects on them but you can't quite tell.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483613581136061026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWBU_t1udno7-Yy1H_Wm45CpsJgOsO9pDgM7Ca3y_XorIj86Qk-SJCrXFcxfXlE8tII79qXqkFZPuyKONihzmL9gKiHnpcohh3h3DJVZVAFIj8uSfkt7odxzW1XVfesBpdqtCJrqodJ4k/s320/scan0001.jpg" /><br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQK9CvYIkw62bjhf0VBEY1GHV3ZKB4NMP1SbGM-VpSO8QkBH6RufPhCT7Qka2E0aUKSf0kPyY9cFA3NQxbljTtmMbJ8vk6VGM7EmD050Apb6j-TRO8_W1oZwbuREjhwHVstYZoQKxqcPg/s1600/scan0001-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 274px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483608430049611234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQK9CvYIkw62bjhf0VBEY1GHV3ZKB4NMP1SbGM-VpSO8QkBH6RufPhCT7Qka2E0aUKSf0kPyY9cFA3NQxbljTtmMbJ8vk6VGM7EmD050Apb6j-TRO8_W1oZwbuREjhwHVstYZoQKxqcPg/s320/scan0001-1.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607684240571170" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72YG6hVafNsCVX4SXQNI6n1l5GaVfEpkBoewReRUwCrtxIIbQiBwqZFtBKpDPZoiM71YhckJQQNIjCQ-HN29ht0_daUZfiyty4mN2hWzep4Vjzbhf-m261Z43j3ix015ZCq0AyG_pmYw/s320/may10+038.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607675463822770" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWtRdYsTf44kfWvlFsidIkgT-8d9XYVevEpzsoLyZNID3JgZAMSnVCfo9TtlsLrS_fxOsSp1N1W3tzhiRqKPOwU_52o6I3Wax_dai8_qMK9E7TBhGAKjPzwaZupM5JviHQX1elJY9nK_A/s320/may10+037.jpg" /></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMbEq1Ca4y33TnEPQoO82hQXfglMpm2724pPSsS2Hg-6HLcFy-oxVladJ11TOX0n0uHxjAx-IB8wjjVPYYSGoT70Uf_MTkrJAkBBU6sTx8ybybTmOewJRJPAGxTAKZAiW2bqqBo3Fiko/s1600/scan0004.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 247px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483608452408453026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuMbEq1Ca4y33TnEPQoO82hQXfglMpm2724pPSsS2Hg-6HLcFy-oxVladJ11TOX0n0uHxjAx-IB8wjjVPYYSGoT70Uf_MTkrJAkBBU6sTx8ybybTmOewJRJPAGxTAKZAiW2bqqBo3Fiko/s320/scan0004.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrY41_ocM6IdeQCx3WSH9bSZIPKsQtmKWa49rshLu2JVWy40iZcdYnC1tjw01KaZU57rrFnSlXMlgJZp8w11dsf8eBpqPduuY-wgqI_xJZjHRRkExBZgPeK7hvl0bOGtMk8EW2KNmwc6w/s1600/scan0003-1.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 257px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483608446401392130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrY41_ocM6IdeQCx3WSH9bSZIPKsQtmKWa49rshLu2JVWy40iZcdYnC1tjw01KaZU57rrFnSlXMlgJZp8w11dsf8eBpqPduuY-wgqI_xJZjHRRkExBZgPeK7hvl0bOGtMk8EW2KNmwc6w/s320/scan0003-1.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWoRUBVzqeD4jH94n7K_4m_sxjNnla73UWEGVwiD4x42jEiGDMD7FLtkcLk8ku7KGc_9gj7i9H_NO-Iq5n1kwwdmPW1a0uEbvDmq0jjVQhM5Mf5I87hUQy-w5DKTIdsW23VGIhqeISzmY/s1600/scan0002.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 247px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483608438474153410" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWoRUBVzqeD4jH94n7K_4m_sxjNnla73UWEGVwiD4x42jEiGDMD7FLtkcLk8ku7KGc_9gj7i9H_NO-Iq5n1kwwdmPW1a0uEbvDmq0jjVQhM5Mf5I87hUQy-w5DKTIdsW23VGIhqeISzmY/s320/scan0002.jpg" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div><div><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607176675138674" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKSV-1MNaotlKTJFBL9dm0pajS0j8tpmjSF2U5vOIg4qQ3EYuRyfmHIOUSdXL-KfMwhxyYddWhdt7a6C-ZI061BXYWp1Qp8kiJfEjgxWnyfahhz3o5r-_ZbUF0m7h-qHGKySPjg7t8z-E/s320/may10+005.jpg" /></div><div>This one with the cupcake is my favorite. You can't quite tell but the heart is glittered.</div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607167462914402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyRNY9TdCvbZ2Ij43IUmBd_ji3fCuvZQavBHZ1RTu-g678ckdK4_Ek0Y87RdPjz3Ragu4vmim4y0o369WFrUHDF5iNIjptzxC5Ku-Qi1erM7zxdrfYiLmILE-8ecTY1crzNh9hZmzHuuE/s320/June2010+073.jpg" /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483607165173745698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglbLFrAimBJOuCNsa7iupvYKaTaQ8Z9_daXWJvrXTJdTQIZnORoe-0-NZQQGZIbeziEWx6KcF4oMmBP886oAINIlG7Os8YF1Oi_QT8DC2KLgyT-3xPXRoqE_THz0EAejHqDM36mMWi8-g/s320/June2010+071.jpg" /> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><br /></div><p align="center">Hope you enjoyed these and are inspired to get crafty yourself. :) </p>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-56216961693038519062010-06-06T20:16:00.000-07:002010-06-06T20:51:44.321-07:00Mount Aix<div>After the second time cancelling our climb of Mount Baker due to weather, we decided to just do something else while we were waiting for schedules and the weather to see eye to eye. Why not Mount <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Aix</span> ("Ike's")? Here she is on Saturday:</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479870915336072242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigSrtps62LMKAioLuQ_maYfpZZP_uSNspbNM45R1vZ0yaX_qEJPwSLylwwDtIFkIEVy3ygq7D0pbG69XvQX_LMSLb0fC5uCpncBkK_5vXE3ZlnetqqQ4qPXhTkDqlqfMgfmOk4qmXelL0/s320/Aix+033.jpg" border="0" /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Aix</span> is the highest mountain in the area east of Mount Rainier. If you want to see of the nice views check <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/bkurtw/Aix#">here</a> or <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/brwils/June#">here</a>. It was a gratuitous snow climb in fortuitous weather. We got plenty of this:<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5479870932515681154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_5X0WLsgUv256eAgNImqGVezWMVwn6CQ2OswVDUeN3QzGceQLcT53P1C9Lcur6ER0VHIai6AGo7hrOX0NF2SIlJd4OoCS2_u6FjNS_HadWdfvdDt_V_kQrVTIE0MhCyq48PucV-25Ws/s320/Aix+017.jpg" border="0" /> There was even a nice summit scramble. It was an all around great day.<br />(Why didn't we climb Mount Baker today?)Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487440605645246119noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-40521092979278598742010-04-25T20:13:00.000-07:002010-04-25T20:37:18.207-07:00Tulip TimeMy sister Miranda visited us from Utah last weekend. Despite being a Washington native she had never been to the tulip festival. What better excuse to pack up the girls and hit the fields? Here's Miranda with Violet.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464281093967085282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiMHP1jv0xkNHqUqJ9LqojFE-5-8TlM8KIrH9VCwoxzHA9Ag15iROYhQy_-Coun7A4ycciX4NOffVLX8O7k9T1VIHgjggBCxOaWuM8X8TDeSO5jyudQcgfhFEMz7e1xqH0dGbgXDkhIU4/s320/april10+104.jpg" border="0" /><br />This year we went to Tulip Town. I'd say I like Roosengaarde a bit more; they have fewer varieties but bigger fields of each, which makes for better pics. Nonetheless, Ginny was still soaking in the floral ambiance.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CTYCF5Tis11vW43aOtm05RoskErBYOBfkVU6rF_ZWUPj6rbWCmPLBy0jk-oUQtAmMre3ZTsVx1peKSB0jri-zsLRNsFqs6oepu_MLlZZhrlrWE98Q8DFE3o5lvNus2gK4O8n4ASV7-M/s1600/april10+093.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464281116601969106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9CTYCF5Tis11vW43aOtm05RoskErBYOBfkVU6rF_ZWUPj6rbWCmPLBy0jk-oUQtAmMre3ZTsVx1peKSB0jri-zsLRNsFqs6oepu_MLlZZhrlrWE98Q8DFE3o5lvNus2gK4O8n4ASV7-M/s320/april10+093.jpg" border="0" /></a> As if Miranda isn't cool enough, having her was an added bonus because we had a dedicated family photographer. He we are with some of Vi-vi's flowers (everything purple belongs to Violet, at least according to her).<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDO7G7PQTQPfRlbCdA-AFJSfPLIqoVT-5zp6fF4-urbMXA_93OOqbibyCPs1gP1mKHQE4IL_tV9H3GnxTPp5D-g_47Lp7I5soX4qnCuD9I-fCFy1Z7M9uwIfqZ_DWjhGZ01KZSmIpvGw/s1600/april10+079.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464281107910750834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifDO7G7PQTQPfRlbCdA-AFJSfPLIqoVT-5zp6fF4-urbMXA_93OOqbibyCPs1gP1mKHQE4IL_tV9H3GnxTPp5D-g_47Lp7I5soX4qnCuD9I-fCFy1Z7M9uwIfqZ_DWjhGZ01KZSmIpvGw/s320/april10+079.jpg" border="0" /></a> It was a beautiful day and a great time was had by all. We even stopped for some much-deserved ice cream on the way back to Kirkland. Tulip power!<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6obbW89oX0ImzBwxn6Ph5AX9e9Ae_h0Ndzm5nxp3sehfNaOjciKguLqxLn2fy5aUdbrEZm2dYK9OCJShzoHtmtMNnmv3sqALApqsThKCOg-ucLmFfjCSNoTxgpwiFmDsCDo_nXdvTTAA/s1600/april10+099.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5464281085996462946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6obbW89oX0ImzBwxn6Ph5AX9e9Ae_h0Ndzm5nxp3sehfNaOjciKguLqxLn2fy5aUdbrEZm2dYK9OCJShzoHtmtMNnmv3sqALApqsThKCOg-ucLmFfjCSNoTxgpwiFmDsCDo_nXdvTTAA/s320/april10+099.jpg" border="0" /></a></div></div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487440605645246119noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-3047016807736784872010-04-08T16:12:00.000-07:002010-04-08T23:17:02.097-07:00Happy Easter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXKWUVO7fBVfb0wVYXaG1h8N8QVlRkIkfDwdruqvbnWfeb3A5sVvIJnt46ocX0QNzdFHPQKn_sFBjoHeUiN2efse3eARvaZ0ZWShWW_f0xN_Cuiq8XdPGfry_TgIB7dLY8rA67CNkZKU/s1600/april10+057.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457914568226031554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXKWUVO7fBVfb0wVYXaG1h8N8QVlRkIkfDwdruqvbnWfeb3A5sVvIJnt46ocX0QNzdFHPQKn_sFBjoHeUiN2efse3eARvaZ0ZWShWW_f0xN_Cuiq8XdPGfry_TgIB7dLY8rA67CNkZKU/s320/april10+057.jpg" border="0" /></a> So Easter this year was really fun for many reasons. Our top reasons are; Grandma made us Easter baskets (in the above photo Ben, Bri, Ginny, Vi, Ver), Grammy sent us Easter cards and candy, we got to hunt for eggs in our very own back yard, and it was General Conference. We also spent Sunday at Ben's sisters it was great. Enjoy the pictures below!<br /><br /><div align="center">Ben races Ginny for eggs<br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHSoWYNeIKPIOcFFSKxqPwGTeMehOGy4Wl0cxeImd7MfQOpxx6E685pS5umVa85_zwwc83oHCnaw5IxaoahNUyzrAcPbnZrGOYX-DlIqZ1KYDOXYryVuonUOzhURVBDoMLkI1S-LYWYw/s1600/april10+037.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910563947093826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXHSoWYNeIKPIOcFFSKxqPwGTeMehOGy4Wl0cxeImd7MfQOpxx6E685pS5umVa85_zwwc83oHCnaw5IxaoahNUyzrAcPbnZrGOYX-DlIqZ1KYDOXYryVuonUOzhURVBDoMLkI1S-LYWYw/s320/april10+037.jpg" border="0" /></a> Vi finds eggs<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910072556149330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoDGEng5qHFc0U1A5mxkATNQpG3mjn56B9NC8VDjKy5z7cCPZMhUE2kWwUYR2OgGox5xm1nCx547NRENrMHQluTRckax7fwUO5W-YPHbEFnbe2Pr5uOaYmPaptePetpdP6LtiEf4mSwA/s320/april10+030.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910103260670786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgm5PDAvZWo95Yoc5WhLF_Bq9I593xmsHYmVxFVHvqigRYjE_0vSKRZ8RGUf8nbi6OZPobeYkCpCX-rgO3mIU0JlwlO7lwvUBN7gUzaMKoQNh2KcyfuhMbMYWJ6MlM7oNlI0o4zbBtWeM/s320/april10+033.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div align="center">Ben is ready to hunt for the eggs the girls missed<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN07jhemc4wr5QA5fT8Fy6_Q3-okkw3SP-fF7XgC5UOSJNsY-HXr8ft8ISYX3awEs_esJc0V2wlECKp4EQ8oeRlBshp9vJcV8jgMM2XqbWK2SfaO5ND59k1mgt3mN_h41w780DAVvHIlE/s1600/april10+036.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910550358108578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN07jhemc4wr5QA5fT8Fy6_Q3-okkw3SP-fF7XgC5UOSJNsY-HXr8ft8ISYX3awEs_esJc0V2wlECKp4EQ8oeRlBshp9vJcV8jgMM2XqbWK2SfaO5ND59k1mgt3mN_h41w780DAVvHIlE/s320/april10+036.jpg" border="0" /></a>Vera watches the action<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjymrzINp4zFIGlslgiXD-nU_oYHdVCl_m2xVduQq8kGZRCFKZn2g3dx3T0H21zh_CWysV6tQAtN9C014Q8yGMOd5V1VoZZ9wEjcuzQdH8LNG0Fn39psxe-IW6WtabzgAjyno9AU_GFQ/s1600/april10+035.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910126047778738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGjymrzINp4zFIGlslgiXD-nU_oYHdVCl_m2xVduQq8kGZRCFKZn2g3dx3T0H21zh_CWysV6tQAtN9C014Q8yGMOd5V1VoZZ9wEjcuzQdH8LNG0Fn39psxe-IW6WtabzgAjyno9AU_GFQ/s320/april10+035.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ginny hunts for eggs<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRalVTdroxP9S0mB_wBDf8IjvEOv77IjXknYLKMQn3ZtUR0tkFY4d2gU9AANhE-beGa4kUgAicq0g6Ggm4xIhPJvMttBboOQAjAk4Cok4JeyqpG1rxeWs0PKfMtEiMMTrs4RUnvew0J6Q/s1600/april10+032.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910090243685042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRalVTdroxP9S0mB_wBDf8IjvEOv77IjXknYLKMQn3ZtUR0tkFY4d2gU9AANhE-beGa4kUgAicq0g6Ggm4xIhPJvMttBboOQAjAk4Cok4JeyqpG1rxeWs0PKfMtEiMMTrs4RUnvew0J6Q/s320/april10+032.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>This is the video of the begining of the hunt.</div><div></div><div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyb2ATnqUWf_3SHSCzLLuUQQxhyXGFb_Iaz9JFZL3BXMGTCuQ2DkT2Lp-i3gU5f-vicvHGIhRjDc5LCawsABA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><div></div><div>The girls sustain the prophets during conference<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457914877893958162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlUUQ9fJrYpQpk2gX_akCkJi3BVjSGwYdgtrYkiSn7nKNun_a7LRQQTfLU-PTVAxU38unx5ZIeOdMr6cWl_GXzfrS30CZc2sg3_6rPmV_2rfRbKIzfxkGzuCdwD774Y5LTCpcXKAkvCQI/s320/april10+040.jpg" border="0" /><br />And I just threw this one in cuz its adorable. Look at those strong neck muscles!<br /><br /><div></div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457910575408083970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBF8H6rc1c1NWTWmoUV5ufFCMqg_gZle19AWRQLuklGdqDOGdlbOhoG3KNoLxZ4xZPcGHZ-dmZTpilA5h5SvcrXNYg1PM3-l0GZqubeoE_meFzozEoNYqIK9OaeWe5a5Im902nAYkUiXM/s320/april10+044.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><br />We all hope you had a Happy Easter with your families and that you feel the love of our redeemer Jesus Christ.Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-87619526317858971032010-04-01T15:46:00.000-07:002010-04-01T16:13:49.189-07:00Virginia turns 4<div>Yesterday was Ginny's birthday. No you're not having Deja Vu Violets birthday is one week exactly before Ginny's. So here is Virginia's exciting day:</div><br /><div><div align="center">Breakfast of pancakes shaped like penguins.<br /></div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455307574866993106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVYB_zIXZfQKAsI7iTidwqMiLWa2vhjk_58D8VYo_dWikaiqM9qlTIC5vmznPyQKtSF59a_hG1dPHU8k1rmMwd1_1AChuQgq7FMirRf1XCaoN9keOytJ5LicUS-EMDHWAPsyKV9WvX_Vw/s320/march10spring+212.jpg" border="0" />Her very first haircut at a fun haircut place, thanks Grammy!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455309061745148658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbQi_HoJIlTd3mKRS4Y86SRZvSM1uEwh1S2fJA_G_DS9yZdyj4n48dNqTfVeBT6_wonAkDUmJbYxtrTlQrSjMRZ7GvQAEJhWK7wA1piRw464UoigRsYKnorDT84-kX2P2E5JZsZzC7vaY/s320/ginnyhaircut.jpg" border="0" />Playing on the boats at Bellevue square mall.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455308780213913650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3UuZRIr2l62A1MsZEnm7uls5Mdt98GjktIfl3ui3sJvpXajrB7uqRCgz_wnKby5FjNzQnHm-00NG4IoemZTqqXImubLiU_a-eLyO9042IJ6vZDCB0rYS9LrDPc6GQLcGSsaF-rY_8Kjs/s320/march10spring+222.jpg" border="0" />Going to the park, riding her bike there with Pop to guide her.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455308763550174210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpaRBweV-cbRuGM8L0jLJf_0w0W5hiAfhh-QbTlhgcFPTaJuJH6FdeJ-osmvKGgK-Cyz1yNaTHFtp7L_E3MFoIQSP4tvdA-LozrWxTNbduO8-Gr2FljHCzEQqO5DkyDbPuZT4El5qwHKw/s320/march10spring+224.jpg" border="0" />A new outfit from mom.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455307580107466018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ISWyTSOAhmUmm9DZVyxQAXjVsVRI93xdXiAIzPBZ00LneUmyiKIX0vP6ctnUE707DhuH6Kx4dcm04QNPU0S-oRqqgrEFqpcuUf5qVS_rmczH_ieCJqzpaiNYTpG7SQSfgyXbqIw5BL0/s320/march10spring+304.jpg" border="0" />Dinner at Red Robin! And a present from Pop inside 12 boxes. WOW!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJi0AX6LHQl0u4krbsBGhAfNMeVMPI_LLRaRTjNYIJzf-3HeNL7vTCFLpGT6QAznJMc6n6U8r866jAT4HHwr4gvxeLudmI6Pdh66lTMiGqLTuw0qXwPlbnnJy02Zc-tG9dtrlvcEU8eA/s1600/march10spring+310.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455307599655987874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUJi0AX6LHQl0u4krbsBGhAfNMeVMPI_LLRaRTjNYIJzf-3HeNL7vTCFLpGT6QAznJMc6n6U8r866jAT4HHwr4gvxeLudmI6Pdh66lTMiGqLTuw0qXwPlbnnJy02Zc-tG9dtrlvcEU8eA/s320/march10spring+310.jpg" border="0" /></a> Yummy ice cream.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455308768351592658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVCkR3TnE_d_si4eTxpF7_g9LH583sf4vip1uLM7_-LAgeENzH8qxJAc53D0yD52wckeonAAXhksJyaCKtIL4QBzTpfd_qrbm6IZO07hExWKdN2zBKJj5kVHA1mUqctysIhEiE8JBX90k/s320/march10spring+311.jpg" border="0" /><br />Blowing out candles on a cookie, because we forgot at Red Robin.<br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455308775666200866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvj0eecTIpCZ6fBw4eYFYvgFXrDKU0kQJu2MXLDhDdFm0SSkqaGxPq2chgiONhyBU6v2Mfh4KiTAHiZmN9yhqCtUXAajqD5CBDCYqKIzr8m7o_vqdKwVNTzB2ehmRjw-txwTHyFYx7498/s320/march10spring+316.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>And a new book for both girls read by mom.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGS4mbz2VFvUsUg7kdZfcFPubuF-EOE_fq66tZzX8gxYfsfixQeG8_wloGi_p8oz1J2Gdw4OR3aY6eeHLKvk6y6w8YXMtT54Mag7_jBK_niwT46nDxQZ2CorqxS_6pBa8W1fYUnKzXxQ/s1600/march10spring+325.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5455307591898021938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtGS4mbz2VFvUsUg7kdZfcFPubuF-EOE_fq66tZzX8gxYfsfixQeG8_wloGi_p8oz1J2Gdw4OR3aY6eeHLKvk6y6w8YXMtT54Mag7_jBK_niwT46nDxQZ2CorqxS_6pBa8W1fYUnKzXxQ/s320/march10spring+325.jpg" border="0" /></a> Pop also brought three robot dinosaurs for the girls to play with. Thanks so much.<br />Happy Birthday Ginny!<br /><div><div><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-15911131846117885202010-03-25T10:42:00.000-07:002010-03-28T23:57:42.954-07:00Violet Turns 2<div align="center">Yesterday was Violet's 2nd birthday! This blog is full of Violet pictures for your enjoyment. Here we have Violet enjoying a birthday breakfast of a chocolate-sprinkled doughnut. She loves doughnuts a lot. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620067843248722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0dBhhZeSIdlQyAVVPzcAgR_xUlN_94repYuA87BacmwoBYkCF_jka5L0pylJ4VKAJVyFUSgOM3bbAQvGVHbhmgUzW2i0nox-yArGx4wsnuPIkMbX9ca4L4Se71boDCLE3-4cKR17oJHdm/s320/march10spring+114.jpg" border="0" />Here is Violet using her fingers to tell you that she is two. When asked she usually says she is three, but I think she will get it soon. :) I asked her if she was mommy's big girl and she said "I mommy's angel." I thought that was sweet.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620076334227986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6zVYYgObuvfjb1iBJgqzU9z4OYtlkWq0jedYxdxnC4jVCewxF4_Cvev0z-cSE6jg4tMwPmitrUtu85YkAx7I267T3lygfDwJCnC-JwzMMVFvM_KP6vHv0SwUxuOl9vEUfQz51LMLbGmT/s320/march10spring+117.jpg" border="0" /><br />We went to the park and had a picnic lunch. She had tons of fun playing in sand, driving with the wheel...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620118661483938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHWC5QEWVHIcFyKdLZiubUD02LISI0w113erp1Eqj5MzwmLfAJXuGxRcOLxt9uh35B5rLcFXNR4Slkp0Pqde17fMNuE9viZ1SX2NHP7FdqgQ44kL3KsQrwvI6lUvgJLHYewgUh8MAMlFqE/s320/march10spring+141.jpg" border="0" />And yes, swinging, her favorite.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620085598052130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4XYgnrjr8oEEVGEKRiX9LD8eH1RGHTEIMYNfa74ucIY8wqaHWb32R3jUNWXH1qqvozma_PCGVgKGjHrvrRHim0HPezTHi80awCTTswnsMcLsc013FE4M8wuWNgBHwV4erwNdKXHl2hOUR/s320/march10spring+136.jpg" border="0" />Back at home since it was so warm (70 degrees!) we went into the pool in our back yard, which was a lot of fun.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620484463933314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjypE_p3m09HW0dmmOa4tsBFHc2999vXtTuCdUD2Q7jhHHsq-rCFeGW4AF-AbPYLsqPxPPjYFclYQC4OJzwq4_Rkrtywin52lgzsQanTvgiECh1SmaoxxO9X3kH3GotmS2iSWy7x31Eo35I/s320/march10spring+143.jpg" border="0" />After, she opened a gift from me and Grammy, a new outfit from the Hannah Andersson outlet.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620491802921970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiBzotbNXroB9ZjIYLUQ_euFbPbQV9cAH2TtoaaLaPYX-yQ4f367MHCBmnkiK73jgDLDE-lvougt9rZMInXmM-0y1Qu0yCoHCqrhbZRdOKcmcmBGzmLq_w4PXqwK9D8xy-yPm0uPv2WW5-/s320/march10spring+149.jpg" border="0" /><br />We picked up dad from work and went to McDonald's for dinner and played on the play place.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-oKTCsFyzUA2W5_z5JOdtKVJbymu39Ofa1QawZapYmL3aK5z1JW7P1GLRQGHl58B8-kJ6dQux8gE4cJU0dQclBHVz2ea7Sa8OaAD3lgRc9g3r7ar-ePnb_nA_VoYb-dBs4Nc38a9Wufd/s1600/march10spring+152.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620501387316770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4-oKTCsFyzUA2W5_z5JOdtKVJbymu39Ofa1QawZapYmL3aK5z1JW7P1GLRQGHl58B8-kJ6dQux8gE4cJU0dQclBHVz2ea7Sa8OaAD3lgRc9g3r7ar-ePnb_nA_VoYb-dBs4Nc38a9Wufd/s320/march10spring+152.jpg" border="0" /></a> Violet is a good dipper.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620945134839730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinrpQZ09aD8D0WNCR9JpiokJwElasinddXdL3-_Zeym3L2PxcHh7IBOfqSLChF_xuMd3Hp8UJJaMgB4oi7SBHlOT5C-Na3prktalwwM2rNCMDUQGw05FZDfOaF4VQ4lq7jxxtctlm_RSbS/s320/march10spring+153.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div><div>Later we went home and opened gifts with daddy. Here she is sporting some of the jewelry from the dress up box.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620953110430546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2gvuVCciHrQ5UBLLv_3gvtxVPx6eOVYy8B3YCE2B3AJf7QSK_LOy0TOGY2gANyOZUUCjYsr09k7ZoQmixAao-ZNWtl0oidE6DnnUOtimrsE5ZrfQ6TKmpqepjIzNKptbAez112reSvkzY/s320/march10spring+157.jpg" border="0" />The other gift was combine for Ginny as well, a lawn table and chairs with umbrella. Very exciting. Time to blow out the candles with a cupcake from our favorite bakery place in downtown Kirkland, Sweetcakes. The lady even gave her a free mini cupcake because it was her birthday.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620964972742722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZhXLZFw-8YZy2go-21a4FWyYMXjzx6_cDKjdfYqE9IqUhKw2IVf_wdgYXvvgbX9h_EDDB9R0JR4o9St-uwaOywMdeB2J18SgQM2sVP9tlBzHfEfJcs6ZOUN-0akXXT1sfJkb1NWWn4d4/s320/march10spring+163.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div>Chow down Vi! Happy birthday my little angel.<br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5452620973926100946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsvfwuUTKl81OLYvs4OvHS2WxjTP1S7Ane9Xh8z96y6pjJvDirkzDI_8M1j7yygBDz0bYxHGg-TfA6-apqRfR8mb6cxv4g3jG1k2hXyuda4TlLbIB3jg-OY6C1OzVTY1yxAcnBzWKSBybr/s320/march10spring+166.jpg" border="0" /> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-21050487900022267652010-03-20T16:54:00.001-07:002010-03-20T17:11:40.884-07:00Cherry Blossoms Spring is here!<div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b7voeQedfrAvqkKLb4moliuzloye9fLgr1yx2kuyYhpV8XHKvW7O-DEEvLiyKQ8vr-cHaVds0jPDf6t-bRX_b62ibN-hupDlqxkH5Na5ozFY6GmEsPO2mh8JpN4Iq87jbu_LveRSFIA/s1600-h/march10spring+072.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450871794936902258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0b7voeQedfrAvqkKLb4moliuzloye9fLgr1yx2kuyYhpV8XHKvW7O-DEEvLiyKQ8vr-cHaVds0jPDf6t-bRX_b62ibN-hupDlqxkH5Na5ozFY6GmEsPO2mh8JpN4Iq87jbu_LveRSFIA/s320/march10spring+072.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div>We are happy to say we have made it to the Quad for family pictures again. It was crazy crowded today and everyone was trying to take pictures with or of our girls. Good thing we didnt stay to long. Here are some photos of all our girls under the same tree around the same time after they were born. In order of birth Virginia, Violet, Vera (who happends to be two and a half months older than the other two).</div><br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNzSEgy_LZrFogW3X4VJJ7i-7fq3fApF4ET3pc5C2cvyhPt7DzYZRP3s4J9TxMj9evQ0fliqXg0j9XWLVqWdLfkSk61kLJPd2w8FVmaDIHvShpNajZLdrOHA0pBEtCQob4m1XEc0clYQ/s1600-h/Quadpics+021edit.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450870936621379938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUNzSEgy_LZrFogW3X4VJJ7i-7fq3fApF4ET3pc5C2cvyhPt7DzYZRP3s4J9TxMj9evQ0fliqXg0j9XWLVqWdLfkSk61kLJPd2w8FVmaDIHvShpNajZLdrOHA0pBEtCQob4m1XEc0clYQ/s320/Quadpics+021edit.JPG" border="0" /></a> <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450871291713234418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1wfYdxLDceqCJ8CDmSVoUWx2C2dXZPY8QAPr9jrPw0Pp4cVGiJa4bdE5pl3Bcbrl7N2zdk4mi0d976Xq_s1Ux7YKRomReHss7j7lwpEWs4_XiKT0QS4XVdb_BXy5tnrFuUfgNcELQiQ/s320/march08+114.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450871307016702930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir3gvrKX2yLoeqTjN03T-q9F6FArsANtipiRxZWFsnIAm3yiDAYxzuRo2W7k6t54Iw7HA2V0AYrJG8uMon9PHalcF8Q-MxFxq2cwyt09XlTpW1HJOd0X_IVh8Xv5OVuqncNtitvAIEHL4/s320/march10spring+063.jpg" border="0" /> And here are all the girls together this year.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450871801797174274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5_PZ0GNJ6zRaLdFxMgUOuJJJ4tpszORZnZFiJxEeFFY0_3yBOk81S_k4iPYvnIoNEoU-el9-LM0N4CWDW_GhsBV42V2XOqGEcfPHLqFjB6-ja2Aw-6w0sXR_NHses6wbEuiGM_6vjWSs/s320/march10spring+084.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450872686439468562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLIu7EvjVCG-OJpJL2E_4Qi4pQA7eRVN6-iVylAEDz-6RTs3u3LIUfa8lVSxphBrVJJ04mkL2sWf4KN3jE_ss1rLWC0Pm0OWYrQ056MkXbjiun88lChP3GAel6UskmVGo7_VWUUfIt6g4/s320/march10spring+096.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450872681414256850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgy9JRlh6Qc9PTjYCBci7I-0AkChkg8rVJ4Du-GL9d3AuWVkq4AKvoHkSEYqBoyfc-7ch8RMmu_W8W4e5yXzMbItJDHz1wg-wRhMG-zcJZKKJiZ73j203Xi8TY-fl0iit0TxFi3uIck9E/s320/march10spring+092.jpg" border="0" /><br />I added this one because its very adorable. :)<br /><br /><div>Happy Spring!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5450872698881283154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6rtTkfrHoBFXYcklLdqP5lOpSkuTk124FrLCTjY8WkDttQxN4s6y7A4i1Swkosywqc8aXSnme10Ito47LY-ZF2Od_r1mxJu5BtQLW7c3SbFlUv_hqZVNfL13_Kc68-Ckv84cdogQ9z1U/s320/march10spring+062.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-71598871664841785222010-02-25T22:02:00.001-08:002010-03-02T16:03:08.360-08:00Olympic DreamsThe family headed two hours north to Vancouver for some Olympics action! It was Ben, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Bri</span>, Vera, Brandon, and Ashley. It didn't take us long to find some mounties. Oh yeah, and we brought signs!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442429285989512866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_dqWe5yv0gK10PQlNpjGNAIyzDri-07kwlvptsac5Xt6BZu0H97YTH_R4XXKTRrwZVCvESCaeh7r4MPqiyLBziQ9jq8_EwVLJAWzmVru-TyPWiLiKm9ZTZKRdHEWn8zX1fdNIhmwe3k0/s320/100_0934.jpg" border="0" /><br />We stayed at a bed and breakfast in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Abbotsford</span>. We had plenty of opportunities to try out Vancouver's mass transit. Here's <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Bri</span> trash talking some Canadians.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442429303422023858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQI4t0ec5lKfaMu9wNXd3Zt24oxWwx3jtRzrYYXlV6knigGuTONibCfl9yaYjKKzq13qo4AOMmewwSXW8-e5D3wpEurOolB-WH6kwMf-JhVZ-nDIjoIRFZ1xmeWbVEnxcZWsg4IyXsV5k/s320/100_0941.jpg" border="0" />One of our goals for going to Olympics was to get on TV. Well it happened at our second of four events. It was a men's curling match (our first event was a women's curling match). Ashley made a sign encouraging the skip of the USA team, who had lost some tough games. The camera liked it and we were shown on TV four times during the match. The "GO USA" sign was mine.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbylMqbxddtIsW4LpazgF-Ud3xeRI8C8ufF2SRKFXukdYHOCCzaGAULfZSU0M7AFZyZ79_9nr2HKRYz0CsFsOZdoAGKH9CTDsaNwTWZ-rQIBRaAqcRPlCng9KzRtbscIKAQTUtMKmchZ4/s1600-h/23805_10150112059680201_899810200_11448841_6180159_n.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442430365709271682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbylMqbxddtIsW4LpazgF-Ud3xeRI8C8ufF2SRKFXukdYHOCCzaGAULfZSU0M7AFZyZ79_9nr2HKRYz0CsFsOZdoAGKH9CTDsaNwTWZ-rQIBRaAqcRPlCng9KzRtbscIKAQTUtMKmchZ4/s320/23805_10150112059680201_899810200_11448841_6180159_n.jpg" border="0" /></a> We received a visit from John <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Shuster's</span> fiance who gave us some team USA curling pins for our effort. To cap it off team USA won on an overtime rock that hit thick and curled into the four foot circle. Here's at a look at the US men <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">sweeping</span> a stone. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Shuster</span> is on the left.<br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442429315240328178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG3pmpPH9-8A2CAi730E-DQOJdNx7dXLrhURrqqffUGLtyX3QRoxVFaC6HuJjMlBktb9vAzH_TyYDMb8A-LWp7Rjqptf9um1VwTqkGGL5iOqlQVeZMBCcYHbQ7idRfZ42Jmc5HlDCtAs0/s320/100_0958.jpg" border="0" /> We had lots of time to kill so we went to see the torch. It was fenced off and very crowded. If I look like a vampire in the picture it's because we were all sleep deprived.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442429323158177586" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp3UV3tj8TGs_D0PB_KuRNTuxCtQN6NwHUc8i-eAzaX9zIhC1-Ws5v4Yc7eN8lwwl_gE4LCrMifQk9I6JwWLF1B6QJPWiLgkVMeoHS4fl3hUF0XXL-DLemjI72MTbZhs3VFl1Fy1lq4Mw/s320/100_0966.jpg" border="0" /> At the Belarus-Germany Hockey game that evening we caught up with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Quatchi</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Miga</span>, the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Olympic</span> mascots. They rock.<br /><div><div><div><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MxsM_n_meudjoNXCTTd9U9F5OUDS-msDBrD7Jo9FjSmRneLBh9Ex1Fzs_YWfsZAjPdj21Xk-a4KumQeUsh8R0rGT2OMcb2aLQjMbEt8KN07-wUl6L6A2DfMF0dWn3OXTHShsTc2O2ro/s1600-h/100_0971.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442429330603080418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2MxsM_n_meudjoNXCTTd9U9F5OUDS-msDBrD7Jo9FjSmRneLBh9Ex1Fzs_YWfsZAjPdj21Xk-a4KumQeUsh8R0rGT2OMcb2aLQjMbEt8KN07-wUl6L6A2DfMF0dWn3OXTHShsTc2O2ro/s320/100_0971.jpg" border="0" /></a> On the way home from the hockey game Vera was serenaded by some very friendly, very drunk Canada fans. Their <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">repertoire</span> was a delightful mix of old country songs and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Christmas</span> hymns with modified words.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442430067141698658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk8bjCNDAJ0bWL3eGhyvzVaJizThCMqjegDmlUk5j06XewZy-6-_PP_iiRIN5Wtx5lYSuUt1rEN-6ossRF8YwvJMKdwfx_BeiPEZNvjJVQJTg7_pR2MRO76zbQ4bB289QAt0Jwu9DBlT4/s320/100_0979.jpg" border="0" /> Early the next morning we got on a bus for Whistler where we saw biathlon. For those of you who don't know, biathlon kicks butt. It's a mix of two very cool things; cross-country skiing and shooting. We saw the men and women's mass starts. It was riveting action.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442430099681168162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw6PgOhAw04E8OqveKV1UcorLZrXoATc5sUmUxf75CEtDeWa-oZ-cVbTthgtuWPZGkXdNoXpcQ6Er1YPQ_OIGIpUUU57dUJf_qq_QtqsNGFncv2wH6dzxLG36WQP3oiu8ru_G0lpCQmkI/s320/olympics2010+022.jpg" border="0" /><br />Ashley made an intelligent sign that made it on TV a few times, though only in the background. (The five black circles are what the athletes shoot at, each the size of a half dollar from 50 yards)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442430075621735090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-ypRb1Ck6JjTHoFkEwqbednsDiQnWmvlguZe-J6BXns-q0ZUBV7wFB4lK8wdGl5kgR9LJXjGx7RiLvizYZLqRPNbLLE0TueZZXsJXMZMHDBzQCNV-AinPAFmmECq5iSJdqewbJoH_pTE/s320/100_0983.jpg" border="0" /> We had a great time at the events, absorbing Olympic atmosphere, and we even raided the official Olympics store; it was a 25 minute wait just to get in the front door. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Bri</span> and Ashley racked up pins; bought, given, and traded. Here they are at the bed and breakfast in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Abbotsford</span>.<br /><div><div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442430113455900770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl-HtLYj4a3mLA6HZm0sIh4zZgRMRuUtNip6FjMSpd89ECM9t55LcReCqhHwrFKaZ22XrAJk76H9WAzCqu3J80Cds-KryEqZvt3Rd9aaPQArTkiCerahgRf7LPMCaE61AuyRwFQKJasGI/s320/100_1003.jpg" border="0" /> Luckily we were close to the Vancouver temple being built in Surrey. We stopped by to take a look. The outside is complete, they're just working on the interior. All you can see is lights in the windows of the steeple.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5442430087380944738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWXcXkGfAtyhKjElXYZwhdATdPSEurEBAH6sc1Y_rVDJPSHB_2p0PgmYo_Rf9shnFUcUJlOEmT4HUZdFKJbPCRKDFddx6z_SodumMQGAtiaPIi3RmMcsrdhbjtrpHTaRc7UjW72Yw4ZZc/s320/100_0999.jpg" border="0" /> Conclusion: The <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">Olympics</span> are awesome. We especially love the winter <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">Olympics</span>. Vancouver rocks. It's like Seattle, only friendlier (and Seattle is pretty friendly by US standards) and has better public transport. Vera was an angel. She slept through the night four straight times. <div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-14085900625603954242010-02-17T22:42:00.000-08:002010-02-17T23:35:52.279-08:00Baby Shower, Bri Birthday, and Baby Blessing (talk about the B's)<div align="left">Alright, sorry about the lack of posting. But I bet you can give me a break considering I had a baby two months ago.<br />Here are some pictures from my baby shower my new ward threw me. They did a great job and they were so nice to even throw me one. :) </div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439471506486128002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqsRCrEw1TZFOk48waeLRiGoxR8PlN7lc7suXrTNPkqZV1QTPmxqM4pane7sPUxTQfjjjfzmQ5WbK5XDkueOCaH5rv7yFfxrccvCOnoDhLxkSkfM3XlHWdKOVawO8N3nrY2zRWICBr3-w/s320/Feb10+026.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="center">This is Becky my VT and I at the shower. She was the mastermind on the blue and white winter theme we had. It was beautiful. Thanks Becky!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439471487551994546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDyHQmwsROfwnAe5iDK_f1QsCgcCKe7ahOc1OCRWCygkqggAW-eDZjmBvh4zgB0uUkDpA4_-dSUy4YuaC8tfgB-MJT3BGiURoWHqCdNIhTrTrfwHMYcGkaHBv4Rfh-rs_MVf3vBX1Xm9c/s320/Feb10+023.jpg" border="0" />This is the spread of goodies. Look at the awesome snowy tree centerpiece. Also check out the hanging hearts that Shannon put up in her house for V-day.</div><div align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439471499629878514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVJ-hwkM6Q0ZEkmaNv0ce07Rqr_A9KGraownVLhpXWgxjUpcI1-KuqmjGhhVsqOtDk4MzJOBbccUUuXu6_Nw5yIYXxLluMKfQgcMeapugbOFHIld8zGBXAf-WK3R-QNwxlHLrbTmiq7vA/s320/Feb10+025.jpg" border="0" />These are the party favors, they are so adorable. Little hot cocoa packets with marshmallows, mints and kisses. They even say Vera's name on them. :)<br /><br /></div><div align="center">******************************************<br /></div><div align="center">Then there was my birthday: on friday the 5th I celebrated with my niece Olivia. We share the same birthday. We had a cowgirl party. I made horse cupcakes, chocolate and vanilla from my Hello Cupcake book.<br /></div><div align="left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439474187782898978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfq27v4yL4kNUITAd0DCvOJ8yEpwLNZ3u8vdFv-LYHmuK2Z8W_Hb7CudoAlK_OlqBCLIpnwxiLaiX_KbXEOELdgWcf1VlGgPkAqOV6SzuEqmVqngq0Rxas2QBaSkwqLHyucAQb71x1wYo/s320/Feb10+058.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439474182101936658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwEQztPjTZmBbng5x-VPyseMJTh87cuMkVzeXdw1K8KUrdZjdzXMCp4PDO6rjx6buS1WHQE0pO3OQr8uxr2jkjbgZ7e5hE2OVrgOBpdrXsBq16l-kI-2JOeNIoISlveBWK_tU7rW8FSH0/s320/Feb10+057.jpg" border="0" />For festivities we played "pin the tale on the horse" and we bobbed for apples. Here is Olivia going for it.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439474198660826002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkFFOPvTSRNlcQ1ryyZLsx-lMsLM1163mC_L1ofxBQQU16uTOen_LdV5XYGPrPNTEeNubketUvjTJMi6V10IOUqDHecZ-j-DLWWnCLk1dgwlJNT6Xf491HprSlqOKCaTRthfzRiasduss/s320/Feb10+066.jpg" border="0" />Even I did it, only took one dive.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439474207355943826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2mcpvpBRIPbJZvIdyIkYQAOPn9suJiY4a4lN700o93Ft__RLCRjUoPnucVF0j3acoH1ukzT3b1FeGJMp92Xavr35uyjVc20sBJtJAVnM3Ee9yJsMejtrQMoshegeJTV3O2Oo5GMWg2jQ/s320/Feb10+084.jpg" border="0" /><br />Here are the birthday girls together. For some reason I have extra bandanas stored on my hat. Love ya Liv!<br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439474214197254194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPCAOB632tE1kzIObZKtoUnSsy0eNQJ6IwQLvCQkHAAbifYhU2FNxculu_c-dzBT3UnC5CsSvjNjb8qTVt_vAShla6dyYuQiP47MbAJnhpmKa_Fx1kgWkec3vGCw5kWCxROSOItb7ums/s320/Feb10+102.jpg" border="0" />On the morn of my actual birthday my sister-in-law Ashley took me to brunch in Seattle. YUM! Thanks Ashley, you spoil me! After lunch I met my best buddy from college, Tawona for a movie and cupcakes. We saw "When in Rome" and it was cute. </p></div><div align="center">Ginny took this picture of us infront of the cupcake shop.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439478175691011938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHc0oqXvXVOQw33__dOFqLJazv6CVc7QYcSsSmVd9JJ7yajQfzg9dMLe0QXJoaqd7cVYk9H9IaaussB7Ux12JwB6Dc20Z0qHyDncqBMxFmdZrpkL4NleFyO256g6_2S0xqBWCsQd-MjXE/s320/Feb10+001.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Later we had dinner and games at the Maxfields. Jessica baked me that lovely, decadant cake you see on the table. It was delish! Thanks Jessica! <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439478183826149858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib3xwi3PNOCE6GKDwuejSNK5RPPm7Vk6CiziVN_QpVD0-4hHptSUWsEyktUYT2ujdSZbiZok-FLSdDmIwVOaLjuTKGwrMsx8NbuT5gnOqfUrPfjO3igbZlvPZZ6ps4SufpEoBE53C9_h4/s320/DSC_2017.jpg" border="0" />So I was more than spoiled on my birthday. Thank you everyone.<br /><br />********************************</p><p align="center">Lastly, on Valentines day Ben blessed Vera. We were really excited to have all of Ben's local family in the circle with him on this one.<br />Here is Vera in my blessing dress</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439480194381135554" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQym2Y1dXu0UoqZZMDgC_lbT5kc-YT2IWEDBnbL9jcTyPY0vli2IeGdUwqGJeDQjX1fs6KWocSgE_sEdxrDvEXH2eHoV57IbhwpFnjMJ__-DaxiTiwr1RpjyaqfjUiF-3W5zbKINkDA1A/s320/Feb10+110.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Here is the family on that day. </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439480200794488034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT0ejuJ33o6AMTwDwcGphj53CfgvDbUt-b7Him37iEfTwllJujk8rDn_qIWodWSr3y_nDemtt0Lu5E_Ef2CuKoMCRipANPcmN8jaUMC1kIdMok7UpuFE-Q2xcGVSpKOMkPLABR3oi-Fy4/s320/Feb10+115.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Thanks to all who visited, we love you! </p>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-53544085891251129432010-02-10T20:20:00.000-08:002010-02-10T21:06:44.551-08:00Redemption on Amabilis<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3x-0ie8KXTDKXWTidRiNzaYzAAguGT19FOFw9MMaWPxUC5G-vK0Q553DJr8_NWpbzWrpjomOF-my_RRldOd2BDAJ1vQhQ8_bR-ytukk7C-2scESnLrJAJ1nFUmPFqoyAQufFDxKg8GIU/s1600-h/CIMG6854.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436846352066810402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3x-0ie8KXTDKXWTidRiNzaYzAAguGT19FOFw9MMaWPxUC5G-vK0Q553DJr8_NWpbzWrpjomOF-my_RRldOd2BDAJ1vQhQ8_bR-ytukk7C-2scESnLrJAJ1nFUmPFqoyAQufFDxKg8GIU/s320/CIMG6854.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Last year in March I tried to cross-country ski up Amabilis Mountain. Brandon barfed in the first quarter-mile. Despite my skis AND snowshoes I still found myself waist deep in powder and had to turn back half way up.<br />This year things went a little better. I got to test my skis that I stole/bought from Joe's when they went out of business last spring. We (myself, Brandon, and Chris) zoomed to the top in great snow conditions. Unfortunately, there was no view to speak of, which is too bad because you can apparently see Mt. Daniel in good weather. But things were pretty nonetheless (see picture). The ski down was quick and fun. Yay for cross-country skiing!<br />Coming soon: what I found when I got home.</div>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487440605645246119noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-54687013625261489722010-01-05T14:44:00.000-08:002010-01-05T15:49:07.362-08:00A new treat and Christmas<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqc7HCMssVOgJkjecjhr5LVu3pbiuGLl5Tqtgy0DVY4Bo4sMIxSseA-36ART6MMzRuvCjx-ileIvOuyD-j8gUBng5ROMdTmQA9rq3EkYnE2agsb_LWvUY-ovfJ0Inke1sfTO6GdwkEkQ/s1600-h/dec09+279.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423394102424962898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwqc7HCMssVOgJkjecjhr5LVu3pbiuGLl5Tqtgy0DVY4Bo4sMIxSseA-36ART6MMzRuvCjx-ileIvOuyD-j8gUBng5ROMdTmQA9rq3EkYnE2agsb_LWvUY-ovfJ0Inke1sfTO6GdwkEkQ/s320/dec09+279.jpg" border="0" /></a> I don't know if any of you have heard of this before? Bacon filled cinnamon rolls? I thought this would be really greasy and quite odd... but it turns out it was delicious. Thank you Cakespy! Click <a href="http://www.cakespy.com/2009/12/pork-roll-bacon-cinnamon-rolls-by-rainy.html">here</a> to find out how to do this.<br /><br /><br />Here are some of my favorite holiday photos:<br /><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK3yzmLqCb5c83yT512oc2Jl8OxrOYrPsCjLYn5gnelMR4dkAkeAqa0DSNAgq1alcuXP98wh_IHTjfdWniGeDoy6iF0c_vbIE_qH7CgkQIREksB42DXyJghuNm_rb9au2HNfNY9O_lfY/s1600-h/dec09+274.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423393718076443826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOK3yzmLqCb5c83yT512oc2Jl8OxrOYrPsCjLYn5gnelMR4dkAkeAqa0DSNAgq1alcuXP98wh_IHTjfdWniGeDoy6iF0c_vbIE_qH7CgkQIREksB42DXyJghuNm_rb9au2HNfNY9O_lfY/s320/dec09+274.jpg" border="0" /></a> Present Violet<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-G_n2pZTAc8rlkiYJDBOYA_0rdsiQxAFzbNA8r61XD2hRkEH8xQ_Q6tAvblW-YVg7fQdvXOEqNRyh3iLWFEaH2owhdBRu4ybn1dMOMMl0lsXRQpkw3J3gErVSFpS5sKpuirGKohZfxI/s1600-h/dec09+247.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423393475816611762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm-G_n2pZTAc8rlkiYJDBOYA_0rdsiQxAFzbNA8r61XD2hRkEH8xQ_Q6tAvblW-YVg7fQdvXOEqNRyh3iLWFEaH2owhdBRu4ybn1dMOMMl0lsXRQpkw3J3gErVSFpS5sKpuirGKohZfxI/s320/dec09+247.jpg" border="0" /></a> Vera in stripes.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423401404755470098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKaCJhJnBusUmiW8Awu1gXp9WTPkuDZrf9VRxOcrkF6kxBTzSJSr8sdWqbUOlXx2IxBv_Oix_chu7sApscf6wnaRrlNY2XEwFpxzqDRwebiPHxtNXAwibctnNpJjSD0cU4xnzZjpTm78U/s320/dec09+238.jpg" border="0" /> Happy 5th anniversary!<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOik2-zFJvEkGwlPOuEucYVs9EsruhxQX95QhsiA-_sB89zNUAUJPhiI3MaMjah3UoyfGQ36ggSszZ5chJ0j4WFPsN5aYaiKMNeCF2LWxLpXMq17sE7YvTebEILVByTGf_h1j6-9JNJw/s1600-h/dec09+229.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423392953900976034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWOik2-zFJvEkGwlPOuEucYVs9EsruhxQX95QhsiA-_sB89zNUAUJPhiI3MaMjah3UoyfGQ36ggSszZ5chJ0j4WFPsN5aYaiKMNeCF2LWxLpXMq17sE7YvTebEILVByTGf_h1j6-9JNJw/s320/dec09+229.jpg" border="0" /></a> Ginny rides her new bike for the first time!<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk00e3lA53Wk7JvImkzEfZ1c_6MCpkxhMHCxTpu5EDlc-EFnAfrdWwty3vWINWpnpLUMU4OkRcCDATD_4PzHUpq2d3BmpeT0_onZoLKGKA9AQaWBvuE6oNCw8RwRFvoe9ZYDtAyYEHYE8/s1600-h/dec09+199.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423392667762601666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk00e3lA53Wk7JvImkzEfZ1c_6MCpkxhMHCxTpu5EDlc-EFnAfrdWwty3vWINWpnpLUMU4OkRcCDATD_4PzHUpq2d3BmpeT0_onZoLKGKA9AQaWBvuE6oNCw8RwRFvoe9ZYDtAyYEHYE8/s320/dec09+199.jpg" border="0" /></a> Vi and Vera matching jammies.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406248154510114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEittxmrQ0AqSN0EbHHeUgydx7B-RTQk66esAeEax8rDRMLHVXrqyuSYJsSVGDRPLYwcatUyM3xY3jMEBzEhaVvPO1zkQQrGKyPADynw-ODgGNrcvzxbYd9HIAsZihoxB1YhlWB2KeJkWZM/s320/dec09+194.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423406256362166242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXT78WdwDIOq54p9n-8B4EAOLTcieTpUTt-vUi2hFMy30kksTR5BgF2Gfc75eyDruKpFKoqRr5AzMwbUCZjefRZqiWm-rRmDlxtxmgRU104-ufUxH0IwlCnv9RA0szSC21RnPIuCkXreo/s320/dec09+196.jpg" border="0" /> All the cousins on christmas eve.<br />We are missing Hally, Alec and Cooper.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmk4wNlCwo0MQe6VdAd4ioM0H03dCLZvHoScSqDXaMt7aJQGVemyFUTcj-dAOxT3IhXiFBSCEq96VbqD7sfdSZV6RqDe7s6doKPjxmjqCcbNx1UkWL12CK78dAk0S016ju2-jV0j0seXE/s1600-h/dec09+179.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423392272860502242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmk4wNlCwo0MQe6VdAd4ioM0H03dCLZvHoScSqDXaMt7aJQGVemyFUTcj-dAOxT3IhXiFBSCEq96VbqD7sfdSZV6RqDe7s6doKPjxmjqCcbNx1UkWL12CK78dAk0S016ju2-jV0j0seXE/s320/dec09+179.jpg" border="0" /></a> Baby Vera plays Jesus, Olivia plays Mary.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooWQde_bjTKZEWbuZ9gGTaUrbEW3HLor-c-X4Oiddr6wjalUkaTYaAW13vg0hIIeAqK_XT18wT0pmPINW8rhM6fPka4OyFsLBHSp_Lg-QVYjFsK3zvIwgZ3oQtsV0my8rn8oUBWJ4vuA/s1600-h/dec09+155.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423392126087262338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooWQde_bjTKZEWbuZ9gGTaUrbEW3HLor-c-X4Oiddr6wjalUkaTYaAW13vg0hIIeAqK_XT18wT0pmPINW8rhM6fPka4OyFsLBHSp_Lg-QVYjFsK3zvIwgZ3oQtsV0my8rn8oUBWJ4vuA/s320/dec09+155.jpg" border="0" /></a> Grant. </div></div></div></div></div></div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzVJZQCvMyo3Vyga51h8ybM21cD1TN6uXKuJIKad9jx2Ot3O1XzQ9mQ6tKqmTgKvQK-D4j-yZHzzFT_-qFlkQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe></div><br /><p align="center">Violet sings Jingle Bells.</p><br /><br /><p></p></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-49813519674985640942009-12-19T11:56:00.000-08:002009-12-19T12:42:59.809-08:00Meet Vera Winter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsrtLEgj-3NaiER6xtNGiTtgYXJElK7cwWxct9FhutyTMyyjnFOviQ-A2AHjJh7Jq3ylP39-nyCS_EUSm-e6hpqFJ47V07mGjaILnE29RXA7u2lCJUQ83eTbmqTJeqNL79BJ4zYkvdv0/s1600-h/dec09+083.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417050439960618434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsrtLEgj-3NaiER6xtNGiTtgYXJElK7cwWxct9FhutyTMyyjnFOviQ-A2AHjJh7Jq3ylP39-nyCS_EUSm-e6hpqFJ47V07mGjaILnE29RXA7u2lCJUQ83eTbmqTJeqNL79BJ4zYkvdv0/s320/dec09+083.jpg" border="0" /></a> Baby number three is here! Vera Winter Wilson was born at 12:17 am on 12/17. She was 8 pounds, 7 ounces and 20 inches long. Don't worry, we have the details for all you delivery junkies out there. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417043038168865266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_j73D00-6WUW1Unrj0HxR5W2z8bWvzFqCnhg3kwhZcO15Y96Qlio7xi_x5QIaTSLM0LpHsyrAS8keF4qYhRXot6nQSjTvx2JzfsRyElaxz_r7RslgrHH2os7KATiZv43kEW4dTBOwnOM/s320/dec09+079.jpg" border="0" />Bri was induced this time around thanks to some back-room dealing with her three-time ObGyn. We were in the delivery room for 14 hours! Most of the time was spent sitting around being bored. They gave her a very small petocin dose and refused to break her water. Bri got a little sqeamish when they put the IV in (like always) so the doctors were worried about the delivery going too fast. We passed the time messing around on Ben's laptop and the wireless network. This changed when Bri's Doctor arrived on the scene and kicked things into gear, about eight hours in.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417043052906945762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqWwwOAR-G8_JiEjJDbFU1MELy54Mi4BnEl5AQmIIxRJmBRuqDHvG_pzOXubQkWH9IBoP2FqwMlhjnacaQBxqjsCXXwHRUOmMp3BZJaTbcQSK_rPsNDha-uxnoiKoDYs1KUnNlZoYnEdM/s320/dec09+086.jpg" border="0" />A few hours and an epideral later, it was time to start pushing. It took all of two contractions, maybe four or five minutes, to push the baby out. Not bad Bri!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQJjYQ4ol0wByjASy7HfmtWDEtcOVKDVeb9z0wXJ1LLCSM3MEngkJ55xzBd3dPlvJcrFLhi1n11zfu2LnO822zQ66YBHywTyavICpH2dbJbi9RxhgXuNeE6B6PvyiiLKiolHa2FbgLos/s1600-h/dec09+091.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417043061282327506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWQJjYQ4ol0wByjASy7HfmtWDEtcOVKDVeb9z0wXJ1LLCSM3MEngkJ55xzBd3dPlvJcrFLhi1n11zfu2LnO822zQ66YBHywTyavICpH2dbJbi9RxhgXuNeE6B6PvyiiLKiolHa2FbgLos/s320/dec09+091.jpg" border="0" /></a> We were able to get a good amount of sleep then host some guests the next day. Here she is, Vera Wilson, age 12 hours. At this age, she looks exactly like Ginny and Violet did.<br /><br /><div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vFtdw79SIuHRQyjWzW4bHV_dLAm78HoGj1Ac-IVSsZjKhHtHT3CTiKWhtI0Lm1bGHgmfG4oZVfDfC4P-hRG0mmJSm3XZmkfjwDCpLaliohj709QbiaLPLOuswcanHjRep1yTABDOliw/s1600-h/dec09+098.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417043049220868898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8vFtdw79SIuHRQyjWzW4bHV_dLAm78HoGj1Ac-IVSsZjKhHtHT3CTiKWhtI0Lm1bGHgmfG4oZVfDfC4P-hRG0mmJSm3XZmkfjwDCpLaliohj709QbiaLPLOuswcanHjRep1yTABDOliw/s320/dec09+098.jpg" border="0" /></a> We're all excited to have a third little girl in our family. Ginny and Vi-Vi love their new sister.</div><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxAGbXZeSuUnWhEEbmqf5I-IebehjoRsMv9vjNyXpNo1Ny2Gke-JrCmCe3lapbMkBJ6PjcMKtHcKrixTg9L' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Benhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01487440605645246119noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-41761161168904754862009-12-07T10:59:00.000-08:002009-12-07T11:11:55.464-08:00Thanksgiving and Christmas goodies<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572229399843954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyjMMJ3FGs0f01PVMyL7GdHvhjF8PvFzxXyYfleKf-nnbLFiaOsK6nBcrYAAEdH5MsXMJt0Zdf7iaW5xfITnGf-ounW5qXy-o1ksVCv6ipRym6zPn-khpvUbDK1JCUkYd6etps1IHiKkA/s320/dec09+021.jpg" border="0" />So the girls and I have made some fun yummies we thought we would share with you.</div><div align="center">Here is an Angel Mocha Pie (sans mocha) my grandmothers creation and a thanksgiving tradition in my family. Along with spice cupcakes with carmel frosting that look like turkeys. This is from my hello cupcake book.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572208334133714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEuNeMXewohgWoVKF66D7FfMH_67Op5BqQNcEyR-Rt8xTkx4Z0kR5Xn78oVJ-mVCEH_nILd-mC36jAL8sEIGyfNf38y1ecIBQdxrLTNJVAcOtVLhHTDCz0kc6Lda_4vo2PR8_8YIAimH8/s320/nov09+036.jpg" border="0" />Up close turkey<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1-MmaK5Bu_c5x3A_eLlp0w0VjJUFJNHh687jMJjz-JnVftx91ePoB8xzORWIQtmOOKiYP_46mgucWU1MQgruD1MnhyphenhyphenPwE2Rmm4Fn_DGvpn19yfzMUe1Cjh3tn2yVHPm9WH2wQkvndSs/s1600-h/nov09+038.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572485868293058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB1-MmaK5Bu_c5x3A_eLlp0w0VjJUFJNHh687jMJjz-JnVftx91ePoB8xzORWIQtmOOKiYP_46mgucWU1MQgruD1MnhyphenhyphenPwE2Rmm4Fn_DGvpn19yfzMUe1Cjh3tn2yVHPm9WH2wQkvndSs/s320/nov09+038.jpg" border="0" /></a> A whole family of turkeys<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572217139953458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiEolLgNSxitYGbxiu1n8mldGu3qFLnknO4ASMKa1aE5y68QfA3VTBH0YormYFmE_5iqV6oTJjV9jSyifDwocimv79LrR0IZQgVphJJRubKCxYL0puIVB2AAXDH29dMA0rdVcdpPgjY6I/s320/nov09+041.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Here is my Gige she is excited about cake pops. Yes Cake Pops by our beloved Bakerella (see my cool stuff links for her blog).<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572241258046610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0Va_LltsV5ElAyyEz1egKevmicRTliTaeiZJCFnaqcVayKKtKhTRp_HI5MJUaie1HodDxISEcX5zWxmkZm06WbmjjDd-Jd4PPVzrIULkJ3UxSuPKIOvwxb_7eaBJ_h-aVWp3NMV1ccRA/s320/dec09+027.jpg" border="0" />We made these for our ward christmas party on the 4th. And boy did they dissapear fast!<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim3ZC4ixaZafXum8OdFbb6lPMm6YoJ_oJPbN9fzlBHkzWKRJdizV6Snz2KHk0dNXLTbivWAIHfG5FcLBywcw2kVMVqcMWhd9rGM-n_TKgaR9cFWSKnSNYV_Bw1q249gRLKl5MQSvo-idQ/s1600-h/dec09+026.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572229465243714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim3ZC4ixaZafXum8OdFbb6lPMm6YoJ_oJPbN9fzlBHkzWKRJdizV6Snz2KHk0dNXLTbivWAIHfG5FcLBywcw2kVMVqcMWhd9rGM-n_TKgaR9cFWSKnSNYV_Bw1q249gRLKl5MQSvo-idQ/s320/dec09+026.jpg" border="0" /></a> Yummy! oh just incase you were wondering they are chocolate inside. :)<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412572477594000658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4RBX1CWM2p7kYwlEyeaM5zPEFQBg5BMZTSEZHiIVx7MpqJL-ROfyNle0xyq91HRPFbHZGlcZwvONp_SI_rEkx3jn6d54E8cexuaZSJafy3tQjNvylknOlB7AMsihmqMROwo7QHPMjuw8/s320/dec09+033.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><div><div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div><br /></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3689762100989828596.post-43594718485138563412009-12-06T15:20:00.000-08:002009-12-08T12:18:04.934-08:00Fast Times in North Juanita<div align="center">A lot has been going on. On the 21st of November we made the big move to our new house. We got lots of help from members of our old and new wards and family. The girls love the extra space they never knew the didn't have in the 8-by-8 foot closet they had been living in. Ben has had plenty of opportunity to test his handymanness on a wide variety of minor disasters with the house. We are proud to announce we now have towel racks, a garage door that closes, hot water on the main floor, laundry outlets that work, new toilet seats, and kitchen drawers that close.<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412961682639140594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhZrYnepEsjLGt8PJq26-Q2_ZziPwuarf9OPxK1f8kmAOcRbke2flzxkJqOgvGQgWmeLs7Ddetfgclxu_SoxyEAlM3E5Kseb3kGSZmGOSVmb08CEfHDA6uh242Dro4DfSydhxU12s0tc/s320/dec09+036.jpg" border="0" /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzgHwUwejglDKeMZa15-eD1J20XRzmN5XH8qoOrK2xz0Yci06raHBg9SoWXyBuaRoLxz0C3CV_R99qwOReV5Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><div><div><br /><div>We got a helpful visit from Bri's mom and we spent thanksgiving with the Wilsons at the Williams' house (Ben's sister). They're our new neighbors. We celebrated being new residents of Kirkland by going to the Kirkland tree lighting.<br /></div><br /><br /><div>The next week we took a ride on the Santa Train. The Santa Train leaves from North Bend, goes to Snoqualmie where kids and parents get cookies, hot chocolate, and a meeting with Santa. </div>The girls were a little scared of the big man, but we all had a lot of fun. Oh yeah, those rail cars aren't heated, it was cold!<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412375789295866818" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEik9ZoP2nV0F6ZyPAPNurQBmoaBpaVYnymtJqj6K8P_FzpeO_yDxOOYfsqv_GvYIKfMkpAoe7llxQ0lTJv9dq6jAF04LT848h1sPum_Mh_HUDTKY4cCgIoNHB2QLjU5tDtDX4ES1Bl0p6Y/s320/nov09+057.jpg" border="0" />Just yesterday we took Ginny to see the Nutcracker at the Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. We'd been encouraged by her ability to watch ballet on TV with trance-like attention. We went with Ginny's best friend Riley. It was the Saturday matinee in the nose-bleed section, so there were a lot of well-dressed kids around. She did great and everyone had fun.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412361158752820370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhloNqK3pgm3gRdB42E-cD6jMbAxVVa_9QhW3r-10Bz1aZddDPQ1QkuRFkKYzcE-j_E_Qf5k978TK91Vhxo55YQlfud_YYSVZlLTaPmeM4Q7v3IkrjqLPyziKdtx8-lLks7y_CTskQmI4c/s320/dec09+053.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5412361149549570018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGpXd86b9-uON7Nzk-YQqgiiSCSH9s_1Zwl85Sf76hj3s5COpqfJlLbIcMuNgfvznxlqWNDVW-X9Y3CcD68GnViLJ6MymkbBtAizBbfBozT1dv1Q4e64y6EAEKQ9cCoT0sWBE-mqjK7V4/s320/dec09+054.jpg" border="0" /></div></div></div>Brihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18433760960381032911noreply@blogger.com4