Favorites Friday

CC. This kid is awesomely funny. While I was downstairs cleaning, she hijacked my computer and took about 200 -yeah that's two hundred shots of herself and her many silly faces. Someday this kid is going to win an Emmy.

Rockband. I've said it before, my kids rock it out. Kennedy has gotten 100 percent on singing "Call Me" and can rock on the drums and guitar. So come on over and rock it out with us.


The Office. Yeah, I couldn't figure out why they were talking to the camera half the time, but got over that and now can't get enough of it.


Pride and Prejudice soundtrack. I have the piano book for this too, but I'm not very good at reading music, so it's taking time. But the music is sweet and inspiring and my favorite songs are "Postcards to Henry Purcell" and "Liz on top of the world." Lovely

Favorites Friday

I've been wanting to start a reoccuring post about my favorite things, so here's my go at doing something on a regular basis.

This week, Mandarin Oranges.
I was scared off by little oranges for years, cause back in the day they used to be filled with seeds and difficult to peel.
Now, thanks to science I'm sure, they are easy to peel and relatively seed free. Bree loves peeling them, but could care less about eating them. So, thanks to my SIL Cara for introducing me to them.



Asian sesame dressing. My mom got me hooked on the Good Seasons variety, but we can't find it anymore. Thank heavens Kraft came up with a good one. My kids all eat this on lettuce and cucumbers.


And humor.
It's my favorite thing all the time, but especially when it makes me cry and works my abs.

Onslaught from Utah cont'd....

Chilling on Grandma Paula's bed, best seat in the house (which in insanely beautiful, my mom redid the entire house - you should stop by and see!)


My new neice Lindy, isn't she gorgeous!


My new step-sis-in-law Johanna, she made her very stunning dress, dancing with CC and MJ. Right background is bride's brother, who apparently was in Baptists at the Barbeque, a movie (I haven't seen it.)


Chillin' with K Dog at the wedding.


Sassy Sister Shelby


The Caziers, my dad, step mom, and Grandpa.


Bree and Lindylou


My grandpa is the coolest. He walked in the house, said "Hello" to the adults and prompty sat on the floor and continued to play puzzles with my girls. I teared up.


My lovely friend Sheri and her insanely lovely daughter Amelia


Step bro Jack and his awesome sledding track on the side of his house.


WHEEEE!!!


This is me and Amelia doing our Maori greeting


I love this photo. Ava is composed and attentively watching Backyardagins (she found her happy place) and CC is multi-tasking, working on her iphone while curling her hair.


We finished off the trip with a fantastic visit with my Knappy cousins and ALL their kids. Boy does this family know how to continue the line. We got to visit with my best friend from high school days, Sheri Willey and her insanely beautiful Amelia. We saw my brother's new house in Lehi and ate at my two favorite Utah spots, Artic Circle and Chick-fil-A. My ultimate uber-favorite restaurant in Utah is a little place in Logan called The Bluebird Cafe. If you are ever there, stop by and have an Ironport soda. It's the best.
The drive home was relatively easy, we only got the kids out of the car twice, which is pretty amazing. All in all a wonderful trip. Thanks Mom and Steve for the wonderful hospitality, and all my family, we will miss you!