Wednesday, March 31, 2010
to fake or not to fake...
Help...
So Flagstaff just got a Real Deals store... for those of you who haven't had the pleasure, it is an awesome home decor store. Great stuff and great prices.
I saw a floral arrangement they did and really liked it. I don't usually like fake flowers but this kind I liked.
Last night they had a "ladies night" and I went with a friend. I went with the intent of getting a floral arrangement for my living room. Apparently I didn't tell Beave my plan...
I found one I really liked and even though it was more expensive than I had planned on, I talked myself into it. Justified, justified... Beave only has himself to blame for that, after 7 years of spoiling me what do you expect?!
I got home with my purchase and had an unexpected reaction, BEAVE HATES FAKE FLOWERS!!!
What? Yeah I knew we weren't really fake flower people but he really really doesn't like them. So the "too much" I spent on something that he might like doubled because it is something he doesn't like...
Now I have to decide if I like them enough to keep them anyway.
So the help part is your opinion. I know everyone has their own taste but a second eye helps.
And by the way, you are only voting on the flowers, if you hate the rest of the room... keep it to yourself... ;)!!
Steve's preference for flowers and plants can be seen in the background, the plant in the corner and fresh flowers on the dining room table.
So Flagstaff just got a Real Deals store... for those of you who haven't had the pleasure, it is an awesome home decor store. Great stuff and great prices.
I saw a floral arrangement they did and really liked it. I don't usually like fake flowers but this kind I liked.
Last night they had a "ladies night" and I went with a friend. I went with the intent of getting a floral arrangement for my living room. Apparently I didn't tell Beave my plan...
I found one I really liked and even though it was more expensive than I had planned on, I talked myself into it. Justified, justified... Beave only has himself to blame for that, after 7 years of spoiling me what do you expect?!
I got home with my purchase and had an unexpected reaction, BEAVE HATES FAKE FLOWERS!!!
What? Yeah I knew we weren't really fake flower people but he really really doesn't like them. So the "too much" I spent on something that he might like doubled because it is something he doesn't like...
Now I have to decide if I like them enough to keep them anyway.
So the help part is your opinion. I know everyone has their own taste but a second eye helps.
And by the way, you are only voting on the flowers, if you hate the rest of the room... keep it to yourself... ;)!!
Steve's preference for flowers and plants can be seen in the background, the plant in the corner and fresh flowers on the dining room table.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Easter Eggs
Easter egg coloring and a bunny cake. Fun filled family night!
"Rotten egg eye" Not sure why they were rotten...
Yeah for Easter and all the fun things of SPRING!!
"Rotten egg eye" Not sure why they were rotten...
Yeah for Easter and all the fun things of SPRING!!
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Kyla's Easter Lesson
"This is Grandma Oliver with the white hair when I was watching her get blessed inside the thing she was getting carried in. And the car she rode in.
In primary we talked about the Grandmas we miss that are dead.
Their spirit is not in their body.
Grandma Oliver will rise from the dead."
-Kyla
I'm impressed by how well Kyla understands this part of the plan of salvation. I'm thankful for her great primary teacher. I am glad she knows that we can be happy for Grandma even though we miss her.
In primary we talked about the Grandmas we miss that are dead.
Their spirit is not in their body.
Grandma Oliver will rise from the dead."
-Kyla
I'm impressed by how well Kyla understands this part of the plan of salvation. I'm thankful for her great primary teacher. I am glad she knows that we can be happy for Grandma even though we miss her.
Real Super Hero
Kyla has been wearing a cape for the past three days because she is a super hero...
She said it was a secret and not to tell anyone but when the cashier at Target asked if she was a super hero Kyla couldn't resist telling her that she was. And not just any super hero, "a REAL SUPER HERO!"
Ky and Steve were discussing her super hero name and she said, "I'm still Kyla!" But her super hero name is Gooberella.
"But don't call me that during dinner..."
-Kyla
She said it was a secret and not to tell anyone but when the cashier at Target asked if she was a super hero Kyla couldn't resist telling her that she was. And not just any super hero, "a REAL SUPER HERO!"
Ky and Steve were discussing her super hero name and she said, "I'm still Kyla!" But her super hero name is Gooberella.
"But don't call me that during dinner..."
-Kyla
Monday, March 22, 2010
Spring Break Camping... Basement Style...
We didn't make it camping for spring break this year so we did the next best thing... camped in our basement. Some may argue that it is better than the real thing... maybe those who sneaked upstairs and slept in their nice comfy bed rather than on the air mattress in a sleeping bag... :)
We roasted hot dogs and samores on the fire, turned off all the lights and used flash lights and slept in sleeping bags. Good camp out!
Leo's first marshmallow. Um, I think he liked it...
The BEST samores ever! Carmel, chocolate, graham and perfectly toasted marshmallows. YUM!!
We roasted hot dogs and samores on the fire, turned off all the lights and used flash lights and slept in sleeping bags. Good camp out!
Leo's first marshmallow. Um, I think he liked it...
The BEST samores ever! Carmel, chocolate, graham and perfectly toasted marshmallows. YUM!!
Lately Johnny has been pulling this face for pictures... "I be grumpy to the camera!"
More silliness...
And the silliest of all silliness!!
More silliness...
And the silliest of all silliness!!
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Leo Monkey
Leo was a monkey for Halloween but he couldn't sit up yet... so I made him put the costume on again 4 months later for a photo shoot...
We were at Lizzy's house and she even had a banana prop for us.
Beave thinks I don't put enough pics of me on here... there you go. ;)!!
We were at Lizzy's house and she even had a banana prop for us.
Beave thinks I don't put enough pics of me on here... there you go. ;)!!
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
fixed apples
"Mom can I have a fixed apple with a cord on it?"
-John
Translation: a whole apple with a stem. When I cut it into slices he asks me to fix it... put it back together, he wants it whole not cut up. When he eats them whole I tell him not to eat the core... his little mind figured that thing sticking out the top that looks like a cord must be what I was talking about.
-John
Translation: a whole apple with a stem. When I cut it into slices he asks me to fix it... put it back together, he wants it whole not cut up. When he eats them whole I tell him not to eat the core... his little mind figured that thing sticking out the top that looks like a cord must be what I was talking about.
Grandma Cooper
While we were in Utah we went to see Steve's Grandma Cooper. We always try to see our grandmas when we go to Utah, we love seeing them! Losing Grandma Oliver this year and Grandma Hansen last year makes us more determined to see Grandma Cooper and Grandma Grover whenever we can!! It is pretty cool that my kids are old enough to know and remember their great grandmas.
Leo giggling with Grandma!
A treat with Grandma, I love that my kids love fruit!
Ky and John thought Sassy was so much fun!
Leo giggling with Grandma!
A treat with Grandma, I love that my kids love fruit!
Ky and John thought Sassy was so much fun!
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
We are... FAMILY!!
We were in Utah last month for my grandma's funeral and my parents homecoming. All my siblings were there... seven of us!! It was great to be all together even though Jess and Keith couldn't bring their whole families...
The original 9...
My family, mom and dad, and Grandma Grover.
Leo and James eating their veggies... what good kids!! These boys are a month apart!
Three of the FIVE boys born this year. James, Spencer and Leo.
The original 9...
My family, mom and dad, and Grandma Grover.
Leo and James eating their veggies... what good kids!! These boys are a month apart!
Three of the FIVE boys born this year. James, Spencer and Leo.
Saturday, March 6, 2010
everater
"Dad, I'm going to be a everater when I grow up." Ky
"A what?" Dad
"A everater." Ky
"What is an everater?" Dad
"A person who wears so cool clothes." Ky
So now you know...
"A what?" Dad
"A everater." Ky
"What is an everater?" Dad
"A person who wears so cool clothes." Ky
So now you know...
Thursday, March 4, 2010
DISGUSTING!
John's new favorite word...
"That's disgusting in the whole world!!"
"These are disgusting I ever heard of!!"
He usually uses these phrases in reference to Leo's spit up or slobber, occasionally his own nose and lately the dog food. (we are dog sitting for a couple days... now I remember why we don't have one, I agree with Johnny, disgusting).
"That's disgusting in the whole world!!"
"These are disgusting I ever heard of!!"
He usually uses these phrases in reference to Leo's spit up or slobber, occasionally his own nose and lately the dog food. (we are dog sitting for a couple days... now I remember why we don't have one, I agree with Johnny, disgusting).
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Welcome Home Elder and Sister Oliver
My mom and dad made it to our house (two weeks ago...)!! We had a great time with them, they showed us pictures and told us about their mission. They got to meet Leo, although my mom said she felt like she already knew him because of all the pictures and my dad says Leo and the 4 other boy cousins born this year were helping them on their mission before they were born, so it was more like a re-acquaintance...
Grandpa played trains...
Grandma made cookies...
We went to Sedona and went hiking. We had lots of fun!
It was great to have them here!!
Grandpa played trains...
Grandma made cookies...
We went to Sedona and went hiking. We had lots of fun!
It was great to have them here!!
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Grandma
My sweet Grandma passed away last Tuesday, a week ago.
It is sad for me to let her go, but she is so much happier, it is hard not to be happy too.
She had a bone disease that made it hard to do the day to day things, like walk. I think of her now, running and walking without pain and most importantly dancing with her sweetheart, Sheldon, my Grandpa. He passed away in 2002. Thinking of that makes me happy.
We went to Utah for the funeral, it was good to see her again and say goodbye, even if it was just her body. Kyla asked so many questions about her and I had a hard time answering them until I finally just gave it to her straight, she seemed to understand it and was ok with it. She thinks it is great that Grandma is with Heavenly Father! I guess when you think of it like that, I think it is pretty great too.
I will miss Grandma but I know I will see her again, I'm so thankful for the plan of salvation!
It is sad for me to let her go, but she is so much happier, it is hard not to be happy too.
She had a bone disease that made it hard to do the day to day things, like walk. I think of her now, running and walking without pain and most importantly dancing with her sweetheart, Sheldon, my Grandpa. He passed away in 2002. Thinking of that makes me happy.
We went to Utah for the funeral, it was good to see her again and say goodbye, even if it was just her body. Kyla asked so many questions about her and I had a hard time answering them until I finally just gave it to her straight, she seemed to understand it and was ok with it. She thinks it is great that Grandma is with Heavenly Father! I guess when you think of it like that, I think it is pretty great too.
I will miss Grandma but I know I will see her again, I'm so thankful for the plan of salvation!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Grandma LaRue Oliver
November 2005 with Kyla
February 2008 with Johnny
August 2008 with Amelia and John
August 2008 with Liz and Belle
August 2009 with Kyla
August 2009 with Leo
Grandma is in the hospital and will probably rejoin her sweet heart soon. I wish I could be there to hold her hand and give her a love, but we are far away, it is snowing, and Steve has to work. Oh and Leo just woke up from his nap with a fever... So we are making do with pictures, memories, and promises that she is getting loves from us through my mom.
Grandma always has a ready smile, the kind that adds a twinkle to her eyes. She gives the BEST loves! She always makes me feel special and is a great listener. She remembers what everyone is up to, if you want an update on all 33 grand kids she can give you one.
I went to USU in Logan where she lived, it was special to live so close. I went over to visit, do my laundry, and enjoy some yummy food. You know it is going to be a good day when I can get my scrambled eggs to turn out as good as Grandmas. :)
I am glad my kids know Grandma, Kyla calls her "Grandma Oliver with the white hair." Ky and John both spent some time learning to walk by pushing Grandma's walker around.
She is a sweet sweet lady and I love her!
February 2008 with Johnny
August 2008 with Amelia and John
August 2008 with Liz and Belle
August 2009 with Kyla
August 2009 with Leo
Grandma is in the hospital and will probably rejoin her sweet heart soon. I wish I could be there to hold her hand and give her a love, but we are far away, it is snowing, and Steve has to work. Oh and Leo just woke up from his nap with a fever... So we are making do with pictures, memories, and promises that she is getting loves from us through my mom.
Grandma always has a ready smile, the kind that adds a twinkle to her eyes. She gives the BEST loves! She always makes me feel special and is a great listener. She remembers what everyone is up to, if you want an update on all 33 grand kids she can give you one.
I went to USU in Logan where she lived, it was special to live so close. I went over to visit, do my laundry, and enjoy some yummy food. You know it is going to be a good day when I can get my scrambled eggs to turn out as good as Grandmas. :)
I am glad my kids know Grandma, Kyla calls her "Grandma Oliver with the white hair." Ky and John both spent some time learning to walk by pushing Grandma's walker around.
She is a sweet sweet lady and I love her!
Sunday, February 21, 2010
lost it...
I guess we should have known it would happen someday...
Johnny left his Lightning McQueen hat at the library and despite all my calls and trips there, we haven't found it.
He got it a year ago and it has been on his head more than off... He wore it to bed, to the movies, in the snow and rain, swimming, hiking, sledding, around the house, to the store, everywhere, even the LIBRARY!
March 2009
February 2010
So far Johnny hasn't been upset about it, Steve was looking online to try and find a new one and when John saw the picture, he said, "Hey I have a hat like that... I left it at the Library... we have to go back and get it." Fingers crossed that it will still show up or that the one that comes in the mail will be ok. They don't make the exact hat anymore but we found one similar.
I love my little man who is so into red and Lightning McQueen!
Johnny left his Lightning McQueen hat at the library and despite all my calls and trips there, we haven't found it.
He got it a year ago and it has been on his head more than off... He wore it to bed, to the movies, in the snow and rain, swimming, hiking, sledding, around the house, to the store, everywhere, even the LIBRARY!
March 2009
February 2010
So far Johnny hasn't been upset about it, Steve was looking online to try and find a new one and when John saw the picture, he said, "Hey I have a hat like that... I left it at the Library... we have to go back and get it." Fingers crossed that it will still show up or that the one that comes in the mail will be ok. They don't make the exact hat anymore but we found one similar.
I love my little man who is so into red and Lightning McQueen!
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Sunday, February 14, 2010
Gong Xi Fa Tsi!
Translated: congratulations for not getting eaten by the beast. But it is kind of like Happy New Year, Chinese New Year. Apparently there is a beast that comes out at midnight on new years eve and eats all the children, heart warming tradition isn't it... So they light off fireworks and make lots of noise at midnight to scare off the beast and if you make it through the night without getting eaten you say congrats to your friends who also made it through the night...
For us it just means Steve makes us lots of yummy food!
So good! Thanks Steve!
You are suppose to eat fish on New Year's for luck, our fish was goldfish crackers... it counts right? If we have a string of awful luck you'll know why...
Leo likes rice!
(Don't listen to my accent, I did it to tease Beave and now I can't quit... gong she fats eye... he he he)
For us it just means Steve makes us lots of yummy food!
So good! Thanks Steve!
You are suppose to eat fish on New Year's for luck, our fish was goldfish crackers... it counts right? If we have a string of awful luck you'll know why...
Leo likes rice!
(Don't listen to my accent, I did it to tease Beave and now I can't quit... gong she fats eye... he he he)
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