I was organizing and editing some pictures on my computer, when I came across these photos and thought that Brecken looks a lot like I did when I was about her age. I just hope my future little girl is just as cute at this little munchkin. Tell me what you think!
I feel as though I haven't posted on this blog for a while. Lots has been going on these past few weeks, and a lot in this week alone! The weekend of conference the girls got together while the boys went out to eat and went to see the priesthood session. We all got together at my sister Melissa's house and ate Cafe Rio salads to go (YUM!) and watched a movie, Maid of Honor. It was a fun night with the girls and nieces and nephews. Here is Ainsley pushing shirtless Brecken around in her toy stroller. SO cute!
This past week was my mother's birthday! I won't tell you how old she turned...she might kill me. :) We celebrated her birthday at our family Sunday dinner. She's such a wonderful person and I am so blessed to have her as a mother. I wouldn't want anyone else! EVER! Here's a picture of her blowing out the candles (well, pretending really because when they did blow out the candles, I accidentally had my camera turned on video...SO smart!). Her real birthday was Wednesday and all the girls went out to breakfast to celebrate. Happy birthday mom, I love you!
ALSO this week I got a new hair cut! I had been wanting to cut my hair short for several months now and kept telling myself that I was going to wait til Christmas...but I decided I'd waited long enough and chopped it! Chante did it and she did a great job, as always! Thursday night Ryan and I went to the Jazz game. My bro has season tickets and couldn't go so we got to! Here's a pic from the game. I apologize for Ryan, even though he's 30 he still acts young for his age. (TOTALLY kidding...I LOVE this man!) Also, this is the only picture I have with my new hair cut.
Oh, and one more thing this week...we went and saw the new Warren Miller film last night. Ryan's brother is working for him and so we got to go up to SLC and get V.I.P. treatment (meaning free tickets) and sit by the projector. The movie really was great and I realize I am the world's biggest chicken because I would NEVER do anything like they do in those videos! Another plus is we got free ski passes to the Canyons for this winter! Yea! I guess that's something that can make me smile when the snow finally does come!
Last night Ryan and I went to see a movie for a much needed date. He suggested that we go to Nick and Nora's Never Ending Playlist, or something like that. After seeing that preview and coming to the conclusion that it appears to be for teens, I suggested Max Payne. We met at the AF theatre after I got off of work and as I was buying the tickets, Ry asked if I wanted to see Eagle Eye instead. I should have said YES! BUT...I decided not to since it was already past 7 (but only about 5 minutes) and the movie started at 7. This movie was HORRIBLE! The story line was lame, it was very evil in some parts, the acting was bad, and there was a TON of violence! We probably should have just left, but we stuck through the whole movie. The reason I say we should have left was this 18-year-old looking kid sitting next to me, about 5 minutes into the movie, starts breathing as if he were going to prank call someone and be one of those "breathers." Y'all know what I mean. I look at him and he's breathing through his freaking nose! Then it starts getting that snotty sound...and it was SO loud! I was getting pretty peeved, so I turn to him and say, not so politely and not looking right at him...it was just loud enough so he could hear, "Blow your freaking nose!" I don't think he caught on right away, but after the third or fourth time he FINALLY caught my drift and used his popcorn napkin to blow/wipe his nose through the remainder of the movie. I was able to get him to stop being a "breather" but unfortunately I couldn't make him stop commenting very loudly to his two buddies on his right that everything was "sweet" and "sick." In addition, there was an unhappy baby in the audience. In my opinion, babies should not be allowed in the theatre. :) In spite of the crappy movie, snot boy, and crying baby...it was fun to spend some time with Ryan. Next time, I'll let HIM pick the movie.
The other day at the office while I was cleaning a patients teeth, one of the assistants comes running down the hall and says, "You gotta see this!" So I finish my part of the appointment and while I'm waiting for one of the doctors to come and do a dental exam I go to see what all the fuss is about.
Right there outside our office on Center Street in Orem, was a big black expedition and two cop cars. They had pulled over a guy that was so drunk that he couldn't even stand. They were doing all the usual tests that they perform on people they think are drunk. The guy was laughing so hard and couldn't even keep a straight face while he failed every task they had him perform. Pretty soon all of office was down at the window watching the scene outside and cracking up. I guess it was just one of those things that you had to be there for. Then today at work my brother showed me this and I was cracking up! Seriously...check it out.
Yesterday I made cookies when I met up with my sisters and mother to eat, hangout, and watch a movie while the boys were at the Priesthood session of conference. They wanted the recipe; here it is!
The first measurement listed is for an enormous amount. The one in ( ) is the half recipe. (I always half the recipe).
Cream together:
2 cup butter of margarine (1 c)
2 cup sugar (1 c)
2 cup brown sugar (1 c)
Add:
4 eggs (2 eggs)
2 tsp vanilla (1 tsp)
Mix together in another bowl and add to creamy mixture:
4 cup flour (2 c)
5 cup oats (2 1/2 cup) - I use the GV brand quick oats
2 tsp baking soda (1 tsp)
2 tsp baking powder (1 tsp)
1 tsp salt (1/2 tsp)
Add: 24 oz milk chocolate chips (12 oz)
bake at 375 for 6 minutes (if I make big ones, I bake for 8) . I pull them out when they still look a little doughey; just before the edges get brown. That way when they cool they're soft and just yummy!
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Ok, so this is for you Chante! I figured out what you were talking about! Just a quick peak at the difference the Photoshop Elements can make. I made it sepia, then added an old photo effect, and a black border. This photo looks SO much cooler! I LOVE this program!
