hello?

holy crapballs...

i know, i know, i've been ignoring you lately.

it's not you, it's me.

and this and this.

total time suckers!

i love them both though.

i promise to never leave you that long again.

i have a lot to catch you up with.

until then, here is a little sumpin' sumpin' from last night.

can't believe the talent these girls have.

wow.

enjoy my friends.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*these chips are amazing.

super nummy with fresh guac.

*bought this purse at the park city outlets.

it's not as bright in person.

and i didn't pay that much for it.

(don't know how long this link will work)

love love love it.

*can't believe i didn't mention that this started 2 weeks ago!
i'm so sorry.
if you can't tell, it's one of my favs.
i think you can watch the first two episodes online.

*watched this movie a few weeks back.
give it 4 out of 5 stars.
loved it and it wasn't as violent as i thought it would be.
no skin, decent language, not too shabby.
can't believe how much of a difference hair makes on this guy.
he can go from uber creepy to kinda good looking with just a trim.
something about him reminds me a bit of the wolf from NeverEnding Story,
hence the "kinda good looking" instead of "hot" status.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*spent the night here on saturday.

it was very nice and cozy, but not in a small and humble kind of way.

had an awesome fireplace in our room,

which is probably a little more sweet when it's not 100 degrees outside.

bed was super comfy and i totally recommend staying there.

*FINALLY went and saw this.

will do an entire movie review post tomorrow.

yes, it was that good.

*ate sunday brunch here.

it was sooooo good.

i place it right up next to this brunch.

lots of variety and i totally ate way too much.

sat out of the deck,

in the sunshine,

completely surrounded by nature,

and even had a live trio singing mellow music.

haven't been that relaxed in a long time.

*went here for the first time.

rode this and then the coaster (sorry, no link for the coaster).

was going to ride this, but it shut down for "maintenance" for 30 minutes

and we didn't want to wait.

coaster was wicked cool and almost went too fast :)

*went outlet shopping and bought myself these pants.

(mine are a "city fit" which means they fit like these).

they are amazing on.

i decided i needed to wear something other than jeans this fall.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*watched this movie with the hubs.
i really liked it.
starting to think i'll like any movie with this guy.
(wait, that's not true, almost any movie...

that whole episode 1 thing ruined it a bit...)

he kicks butt like nobody else.
i'm not a letswatcheveryonekickbutt kinda gal,
but i like watching him do it.
would totally watch it again.
give it 4 out of 5 stars (has to be a.maz.ing. to get 5 stars from me)

*excited to go shopping in pc this weekend.

if you need to get your money spending grove on right now,

and have some pics you need to get off the computer and on the walls,

this, this (50% off entire site using 50percent code)

and this (50% off 8x10 using summerphotos code) are killer online sales.

check it out.

some of them only last through today.

*going to try this recipe today.

love me some 'nana bread

and for some reason i love bundt pans as well.
match made in heaven (i hope).

*really been into blog stalking lately.

mostly "house" blogs.

making me want to redo our tv room/kitchen, like, now!

this, this, this, and (some of) this are my favs right now.

i love all of these women's style, decor and

the clean bright look they all have throughout their homes.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*watched this movie over the weekend.

thought mr mcconaughy did a great job,

as did the rest of the cast.

pretty predictable.

no big surprises.

i did like the movie despite all that.

give it 3 out of 5 stars.

oh yeah, it is rated r...said the f word, like, 3 times.

but no skin or sex or that much violence/blood.

*these just went on sale.

i need a good winter boot still and these might be it.

love my hunter wellies.

*having a hard time training for the half.

thinking maybe i need some new tunage?

suggestions please?

*this sweet girl was the photog at my bro's wedding on sat.

she did an amazing job!

i haven't actually seen any of the pics yet,

but i know they're going to rock.

thanks again lacy!

melcome.

mumblings

*i've had a breakthrough!

remember this (6th mumble down)?

well, not only did i manage to get 2 bday cards out to my sister-in-laws,

who both celebrate tomorrow,

ON TIME, i also got an actual gift sent to my step mom-in-law

which also arrived ON TIME!

that's 3 in 1 week people.

mark it down in the records yo.

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mcdonald monday

today is my favorite day of summer because of this.

we have 5 of them in vernal.

pretty sure we're going to hit 'em all up by the end of the day.

wouldn't this be so stinkin' cool to do?
it's too bad i can barely run 3 miles without passing out right now.

finally going to celebrate my 8th wedding anniversary
by having an overnighter here in a few weeks.

watched this movie over the weekend.
thought it was okay.
seemed a bit forced and kind of choppy.
did have some funny moments and this guy was fantastic.
give it 2 1/2 stars.
prolly won't watch it again.

got these for my 4 year old.
they are freakin' awesome on.
helps that he is super skinny and a bit wiry.

melcome.

mumblings

i know i missed mcdonal monday this week.

i took a holiday break.

i'm making it up to you right now.

click this link, and you'll be taken to groupon.

its a killer deal to the sweet tooth fairy.

i love me some sweet tooth fairy.

and the best part, it doesn't expire until jan 2012.

i can guarantee you mine will be used next time i'm in slc.

tweet. tweet.

and melcome.

*watched this movie last night.

why didn't i hear more about it?

it was really well done.

i wasn't expecting the religious undertone.

totally recommend it.

*finished this book over the weekend.

it's a prequel to the mortal instrument series.

loved it!

however, i'm super annoyed that part two doesn't come out until december!

*last week to see this.

it's turned out to be a really good show.

i'm not just saying that because i'm sleeping with the director either.

you can buy tickets here.

i recommend buying them early if you plan on going thurs, fri or sat.

*got cabbage in my bountiful basket on sat.

i have no idea what to do with it.

i don't really like coleslaw,

but i'm going to try this recipe.

i'll let y'all know how it turns out.

can't be too bad, it has bacon in it.

*speaking of bacon, i found my new favorite way to prepare it.

baking it.

may not be a big discovery for some, but it was for me.

no mess, no hot oil burns, no babysitting it the whole time it cooks.

i do like to flip it over half way.

just pop it into the oven and 20 minutes later you have perfect bacon.

*if the hubs needs some new church pants,

these bad boys are on sale right now.

please buy him some if he's still rockin' the front pleat khaki.

melcome.

monster mumblings

*took the kids to the park today for a community sponsored jello slide.

it was supposed to go from 10-2.

we got there just after noon.

they had run out of jello at 11.

instead they used dish soap,

which is awesome when it gets into eyes and mouths,

in case you didn't know.

oh, and the bean decided to remove his swimsuit to be hosed off.

public park. lots of women and children.

one completely naked bean.

one completely horrified mom.

*the clothes i ordered from express for the hubs arrived today.

made him do a fashion show for me.

they all look amazing.

he asked if i would please order more.

i've created a monster.

*was supposed to run 2 miles today and didn't.

guess i'll have to do it tomorrow,

even though it's supposed to be a day off.

when will this get easy again?

*was informed tonight that my eldest wants a bunny.

he promises to "feed it, give it a bath and clean up it's poop with a net.

not like, gramma's real name annette, but the kind you clean up poop with.

so not gramma's name but the thing with a handle."

thanks for the 10 minute clarification bud.

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mcdonald monday

*finally got me some of this.

vernal may not have a lot,

but we make up for it with our shaved ice.

gotta try the orange burst flavor.

it's orange and cinnamon.

best. flavor. ever.

*wore my shabby apple dress for the first time yesterday.

ordered it while i was preggo and couldn't try it on.

just hoped that it would fit one day.

and it does.

and i love it.

*am now thinking that i may have to have this dress too.

*think i'm going to do this (pic #9) after the lil' bro's wedding.

i know it's a "been there done that" kind of cut,

but i really like it.

and i'm ready to go really short.

and much lighter.

*got the hubs this, this and this for father's day.

he loved them.

well, the seahorse book is a little weird.

cute, and to the point, and honest, but weird.

boys liked it though.

*watched this last night.

love me a beauty pageant,

but only if it's on the dvr so i can skip most of it.

i enjoy commentating throughout the entire thing.

was happy with the winner.

thought miss utah was actually pretty this year.

wanted alabama to win until she opened her mouth.

and then wore a terrible skanky evening dress.

was happy for miss california.

favorite part is reading what they write in their bios.

hilarious stuff.

melcome.

mumblings

*since when is saying "lame ass" okay in a pg movie?

sure, i say lame ass time to time, but i don't claim to have a pg rating.

and i don't say it in front of my two little repeating machines.

guess which movie suddenly had a scratch, 10 minutes into it, and had to be turned off?

no seriously, do you know what movie i'm talking about?

i'll send you cookies if you get it correct.

*i have a love hate relationship with banana bread.

mostly love.

the only part of me that hates it? my pooch.

why does the good stuff have to suck bad?

*can't find a dress for the bro's wedding.

it's in a month.

suggestions are more than welcomed.

*cooked dinner 3 nights this week already.

woot woot for me.

woot woot for sit down dinners with the family.

*some "lame ass" decided to pay his verzion bill with my debit card.

as if i wouldn't immediately notice $487 missing from my checking account?!

dude, whoever you are, you are seriously an idiot.

wells fargo powers that be, you are seriously awesome.

had the money back in my account the day i reported it gone.

*no matter how many times i look at my calender,

i can't seem to send a card off on time.

i even started writing reminders,

telling myself "send card today", so that it will be on time.

still can't do it.

example, today's calender says- send john's father's day card.

guess what's still sitting in my purse.

addressed.

and stamped.

i really need to look into this issue.

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mcdonald monday

*this is opening a week from today.

performances will run for 2 solid weeks (except sundays).

thank heavens it's almost over.

i'm so done with this whole single parent thing.

but if you get a chance, go see the show.

it's going to be really good.

*got these in the mail last week.

love them, but they are 1/2 a size too big,

and the place i bought them from doesn't take returns.

hooray for awesome shoes.

boo for awesome shoes that don't fit.

*booked this hotel for my anniversary.

got a killer deal from travelzoo.

really looking forward to 24 hours in park city with the hubs.

alone.

*these are my favorite jeans on dave.

they are on sale right now.

if your hubby needs some good bootie jeans,

order him these.

you won't be disappointed.

*made this on saturday night.

not as good as going to the actual restaurant,

but pretty darn close.

sooooo good.

*this was on tv last night.

watched it after watching the MAVS take the ring.

eat that south beach.

anyway, i saw it in the theater when it first came out

and thought it was crazy intense, but really like it.

that was before i had a daughter.

last night it bothered me on a different level.

had to watch the soup to get my mind off of it.

thanks joel.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*watched this movie over the weekend.

really enjoyed it.

thought it was very interesting,

but kinda weird that it's about facebook and already a movie.

it felt a little too soon if you know what i mean.

and every time i see jt i can't help but think of this.

*made these on thursday

and they are already on the menu again for tomorrow.

they are that good.

*starting the official summer schedule today.

love having structure and routine.

*love this shirt,

this dress (with a cardigan of course),

this color,

and any top with these.

*so close to kicking this show off the dvr.

then they do a great song like this.

i'm catching up on the rest of this season,

but pretty sure it won't make the cut next season.

melcome.

mcdonald monday II

*this show.

i've only seen 2 1/2 episodes, but loved it.

my type of humor.

how did i miss an entire season of it?

*thinking about doing this for my bro's wedding.

have a friend that did it and gave it great reviews.

*made this for breakfast sunday.

without the green onions.

yummy yummy.

will definitely be making it again.

*started training for this yesterday.

well, was supposed to start training yesterday...

will actually start today.

anyone who wants the training schedule, lemme know.

it's a 16 week beginner course.

*starting our "summer schedule" today.

i'm excited to feel productive.

i need a list/schedule or else i'll be super lazy.

and when dave comes home for lunch,

the kids and i will still be in jammies watching tv.

pretty sure he's seen enough of that the past 6 months :)

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*this video.

THANK YOU to all those who have/continue to sacrifice for our country.

and thank you to those who love and support them from home.

i will do another mcdonald post tomorrow.

today i'm spending the day with friends and family,

enjoying the great outdoors,

and munchin' on some bbq.

God bless.

mcdonald monday

* i thought this post was about wieners.

i laughed really hard at first.

then realized it's not about wieners,

and laughed even harder that wieners was the first thing i saw.

c'mon, don't you see it too in cake #1 & #2?

*stayed here this past weekend.

so lovely.

felt like a mini vacay.

it was, indeed, grand.

thanks mom & dad.

*went to this on saturday.

awesome.
the stadium is quaint, but really well done.

i've decided all sports, live, are enjoyable.

*made this for dave a few weeks back.

it tastes just like this one.

might have to make it again this week.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*this new scrumdidaleeuptious.

make sure you ask for a spoon though.

it tastes much better mixed up.

*these naughty little guys are addicting!

my sister turned me onto them,

and i can't get enough.

we went through and entire pack in 2 days.

(i can't find a decent link, sorry).

*this duet was a.ma.zing!

i'm not really a big follower of the show,

but i did happen to catch this song and loved it.

both these girls are insanely talented.

*these are super cute.

might have to retire my fuzzy reds for the summer

in exchange for these cute orange ones.

*these are some great tips for all those with a camera.

*and finally, this front door is so fun.

i'm thinking about doing something like it.

it does help that she has a great front door before paint.

melcome.

mumblings

*this is really too bad.

after 25 years.

not that it's unusual in hollywood.

still sad all the same.

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mcdonald monday

*totally into this song right now.

then i found the music video.

now i love the song even more.

*good blond,

not good blond.

*saw this movie on saturday.

i give it 3 out of 5 stars.

pretty much a typical chick flick.

little long.

extremely predicable.

but it did make me laugh

and the leading man was nice on the eyes.

*love this show.

can't wait for a new season to start.

still wish these guys would've won it.

*prolly need these bad boys for the summer.

*going to add these to our menu this week.

but without the green onions.

and prolly mandarin oranges instead of mango.

melcome.

they do exist...

so i'm sitting outside cafe rio on the veranda,

(okay, not technically a veranda, i just like that word

and it is cinco de mayo today),

waiting for dave to pick me up.

3 high school looking kids walk out and head over to their car.

2 girls and 1 boy.

one of the girls goes to the driver side and opens the door,

the other girl and boy go to the passenger side.

he opens the door for her.

that's not the best part yet.

she gets in, puts on her seat belt,

he leans down, gives her a quick kiss, then closes the door.

he then walks around to the driver side and gets in.

did you catch that?

not only did he open the door for his miss,

but he ALSO waited for her to get in and settled

and then closed the door.

may not seem like a big deal to some of you,

but i was extremely proud to see that chivalry is not dead.

oh, and girl #1 had gotten into the backseat...

in case you were wondering where she went.

oh, and when i told dave the above story,

his reply was, "yeah, give it a few years..."

there's my knight in shining armour.

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mcdonald monday

*read the mortal instrument series this weekend.

this book, this book and this book.

great series so far. i really enjoyed them.

just found out there are going to be a totally of 6 books in this series!

*going to get this done.

hopefully sometime in the next week or two.

thinking a new haircut and color will be in order as well.

*got my first full basket of this on saturday.

love it!

going to try the bread as well this next time.

*this.

might be odd to say i'm lovin' that, but i am.

god bless america.

melcome.

r.w. mumblings

okay, so i wasn't/am not a crazed royal wedding fan...

however, kate looked absolutely STUNNING!

the dress, the hair, the jewels, everything, amazing.

this, ladies and gentlemen, is why every girl wants to be a princess.

and at any other occasion, this delicious man would've stolen the show.

seriously, how is one man so good looking?!

oh yeah, and posh, not your best look my dear.

i'm not just saying that because i'm in love with your husband either.

single parent mumblings

laying in the tub...

eating a quarter pounder with cheese...

getting ready to read a few chapters of my book...

after i finish looking at wedding pics on the ipad.

this is called making good use of your down time when you're a single mom....

which i officially am until july 3rd.

have i mentioned how, 2 days into it, i already despise this play.

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on an added note, hats off to all you real single parents out there.

seriously, i have no idea how you do it.

bravo.

mcdonald monday

*got these, in white, from the e.b. and LOVE them.
i can't handle little ear buds in my ear,
so these mamma jammas are going to be awesome to run with.
time to crank up the tunage and get my 5k on.

*not that i needed anymore treats this weekend,
but had this for dessert on sunday.
best. coconut. cake. ever.
i seriously think i ate half the cake.

*still want these.
have them in this color,
but have wanted the yellow for over year.
rainy days like today make me want to work the wellie.
that could be taken in so many directions.

*just finished this series.
really enjoyed them all,
but wished they would've ended different.
maybe it was the whole zombie thing,
but i really just wanted everyone to die.
kinda dark of me, i know.

melcome.

there have been a lot of other people's blog posts that i love lately.

i hope they don't mind that i'm sharing them with you.

totally not taking credit for any of them,

just really enjoyed all of 'em!

first up, my favorite post of the year.

seriously, i love/laugh/cry/agree with this one whole heartedly.

is that a word? heartedly? oh well, it is now.

i get excited every spring when it's time for the annual list.

the always entertaining jessie with names 2010.

next up, the talented tiffany with a mother's prayer.

i know that she got this from another source,

and, as she states, it does have some "PG 13" humor,

but i love it.

and last, but not least, another copied source.

my friend emily had this list on her blog.

with all the "lists" going around on email, facebook, etc.,

it's one of the few that i agree with every single one.

just wish i was clever enough to have come up with the list myself :)

hope y'all enjoyed a little blog stalking.

and i hope jessie, tiffany and emily don't mind that i linked to them.

umm, if they are actually reading this and do mind,

just holla and i'll try to convince you to let me keep you on here.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*this top with these jeans.

really lovin' the bright spring colors right now.

even if the shirt isn't technically "bright".

*this little shop helped me put on 5 lbs this weekend.

the vaNIElla squared and raspberry lemonade cupcakes were my favorite.

my weakness for sweets is getting ridiculous.

*picked up this scrumdidaleeumptous this weekend.

i'm usually not much of a perfume kind of gal,

but i really like how this one doesn't smell very perfumie.

*love this site when i'm in a daydreaming mood.

the past 2 years the hubs and i have taken off for a week without the kiddos.

in april.

this year it's not happening and i'm craving a trip desperately.

*my friend opened this shop.

i have a good half dozen of these little beauts for lucy and love them.

melcome.

i'm in love

i don't like mops.

i mop my floors, but not with a dirty sponge connected to the end of a stick.

blah.

doesn't do anything but smear the dirt and germs around.

i mop on my hands and knees.

always have.

that's why when i saw this guy i knew i'd found my soul mate.

sorry dave.

you gave it your best shot buddy.

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happiness review

i mentioned here getting a box of happiness.

i've now had a few days to bask in said happiness

and have a review for all of you who care.

(and for my sweet hubs who pretends to care).

*fair warning-

these are not walmart happys and therefore not walmart prices.

however, i think the ones recommended are worth every penny.

you really do get what you pay for.

first up, this foundation.

i've been using this brand since last fall and i love it.

it's a lot of coverage,

so i'll switch to my second favorite, this, for the summer.

highly recommend both.

i usually do this for mascara and really like it,

but i wanted to try something new.

so i got this little duo and love both.

they almost make my lashes too long.

awesome stuff.

got a little sample pack of these 3 things.

they get a good, better, best rating.

this is good if you like creaseless shadows.

i'm not really a big fan of them.

this is better for a lid primer,

and while i like it, i like this one better.

this is best for concealer.

it does a really great job and has a good consistency.

it ties for first place with my other favorite concealer.

when i wear eyeliner, i love this bad boy in brown.

works much better than the cheap stuff

and almost as good as the really expensive stuff.

and before you start any of the above shenanigans, use this.

love love love it.

if you don't use a primer before you put on your makeup, start.

it really does make a big difference.

looks smoother and stays on through out the day much better.

that's it for now. if you have any questions, feel free to comment.

melcome.

mcdonald monday

*this new flavor at 7-11.

so good.

using the whole "ihaveasorethroat" excuse to drink 3 a day.

*getting family pics done here on friday.

i'm really hoping they turn out good.

if they do, maybe i will get some type of holiday card sent out.

*wearing this, this, this, this, and this

for said pictures.

my cardigan isn't as blinding in person as it is in the pic.

*thinking about doing this.

i've gotten ridiculously lazy while having this head cold.

the house is proof.

maybe this too.

*love me a sarcastic tee.

think i may have to add this beauty to my collection.

melcome.

day 12 mumblings

i am on day 12 of this damn head cold.

it has now moved from ridiculous amounts of sinus pressure,

to an extreme sore throat.

i take lucy in today for a follow up appointment with the doc.

she has the cold too, but it has turned into croup for her.

luckily it's not as bad as this time.

going to have the doc check my gag reflex.

thinking i may have strep.

seriously mother nature,

can we please get a break from all these nasty virus'

and keep some warm effing weather?

i get pissy when it's been almost 2 weeks of feeling like crap.

on a less grouchy note,

this dress is on sale right now.

it'd be super cute with a cropped cardigan.

so any of you looking for a cute summer dress,

that have an extra benjamin laying around,

go get it and then update me!

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UPDATE:

i do not have strep, just extreme virus 2011.

lucy is doing much better and only has

2 more days of steroids.

mcdonald monday

*these little guys are awesome.

fair warning...they come with 2 in a pack.

you will eat both at the same time.

yes, it's that good...

but more like, they're not kidding with the whole "mini" thing.

*thinking about doing this dress for my lil' bro's wedding this summer.

doesn't the chick kinda look like mary from christmas vacation?

*thinking about starting these.

too bad i'm TERRIBLE about working out at home.

anyone ever done them?

*just finished reading this and this.

need to get this one asap.

they are a spin off of this series.

if you haven't' read the poison study series, do.

then start on the glass series.

*vernal has a new donut shop on hwy 40.

i visit at least once a week.

love me a good donut.

just sayin'.

*have recruited my talented almost sil

to help me make this for baby isaac.

thinking of putting bright blue minky on the back.

*got a package from sephora today.

pure happiness in a box.

will do a product review later in the week of the glorious contents.

melcome.

oh snap

this is my taxi schedule this week:

monday- tumbling/break dance class.

tuesday- school, swim lessons, linc's girlfriend's bday party.

wednesday- school, kindergarten roundup, book club (for me), church mtgs (dave).

thursday- school, swim lessons, baby shower.

friday- april fools (want to do silly stuff for the boys).

oh, and one of my besties is having her baby today. and i need to get 2 little boy bday presents and a big boy bday card (all of which will be late).

did i mention i feel like hell and have a ridiculously bad head cold/strep? and that lulu woke up last night around midnight with it as well. and dave is working killer overtime to get a bit finished (we're talking 14 hour days)?

wish me luck.

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mcdonald monday

*this coat. told ya i had a thing for coats. wouldn't it be perfect for spring?

*these naughty little calorie counters. i love pretend coconut. tried a real coconut once. didn't like it at all.

*reading. have read this, this, this, and this the past month. loved all 4 of them. when do i have time to read all these books you may ask? remember the part where i'm hooked to a machine like a farm animal at least 2 times a day? that's when. haven't watched days for a month now.

*this blog makes me really want to get into cookie decorating. i won't, and they would never look that good, but still...

*tried making something new in the kitchen and attempted this. filling, good. mini size, good (if i would've used the right kind of cupcake tin). crust, awful. i did use whole wheat flour (that's all we have), so maybe that's why it was disgusting. next time i'll just get a store bought pie crust.

*am thinking about doing this for friday. dave hates april fools. maybe if i made it silly instead of pranky he would like it.

*using this a lot lately. one of the best faux tans i've found so far. i feel so much better with a little bit of a tan. haven't been in a bed for over 3 years.

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mumblings

holy crapballs (name that movie), life is BUSY right now!
i've been meaning to do a mcdonald monday post,
but being as it's tuesday night, looks like i missed it again.
next week friends, next week you will see some of the latest and greatest things i love.

just wanted to let all 3 of you out there that follow this blog know, i'm still alive.
just trying to balance life a little as a mom of 3.
with 2 of those 3 being involved in a lot of stuff right now.
and 1 of those 3 learning to sleep in a crib instead of her swing.

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as promised

i promised in my last tweet that i would post a recipe.

here is one of my favs.

i made this for a baby shower yesterday and it always is a hit.

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moody mumblings

*oh glee, how you disappoint me.

you were an awesome show 'til you went all hollywood.

now you're on the verge of being kicked off the dvr.

*what's with this woman modeling nursing bras?
who has a waist line and 6 pack while they're nursing?
as if i wasn't self conscious about my gut enough already...
thanks a lot bella materna.

*so tired of the snow.
yes, it's been warmer outside.
grateful for the sunshine.
but really wish all the dirty snow would melt.

*booked family pictures for next month.
had to book them before my groupon expired.
really not ready for pictures yet.

*i have postpartum hair.
which means it's falling out and thinning out like crazy!
and it's already really thin.
and gray.
and hasn't been trimmed in almost 6 months.
hence the lack of effort in styling it...ever.

*really need a tan.
hate the upkeep of a spray on.
hate the cancer of a bed even more.

alright, i'm done with the moody mumbles.

tomorrow i'll post a good recipe or two to make over the weekend.
any suggestions of what you'd like to see?

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mcdonald monday

*munched on these all weekend.

seriously my favorite candy right now.

*took this with me to provo.

wouldn't have gotten the tiny bit of sleep i did get without it.

*love this dress,

but can't decide if it would look good on me or not.

*this coat is fabulous!

i have a thing for coats.

*this baby quilt.

*this and this make me want to have an awesome pantry.

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since you've been gone

*long weekend in happy valley.
mostly happy.
as happy as one can be whilst herding 3 ducklings in the mall.
alone.

*los hermonos is gone?!?!
oh wait...they just moved across the street.
wtf los.

*girl that took my room service order was named mindy.
waitress today at red robin was named mindy.
guess they heard you can make really good money in the food industry if your name is mindy.

*oh yeah, zoobies.
and not a good "oh yeah" either.

*grateful to have family close by that i can trust my baby with.
thanks amy and girls.

*really wish vernal had a sam's club.
or costco.

*my checking account is grateful vernal doesn't have a sam's club.
or costco.

*found my mother's day present** at sam's club.
let the boys pick between silver and gold.
that totally counts as them picking it out, right?
**not exact necklace, but close enough to show you.

*my boys got to witness their dad in all his vocal point glory.
good times.
that man definitely still has it.
i felt a little bit like a bieber fan.
if bieber was a 35 year old, slightly balding, well fed, mormon.

*had a fabulous time reminiscing with some of the best guys i know.
and their wonderful families.
got to get together more than every 5 years.

*good food, good (for the most part) kids, good weather, good friends=great weekend.

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morning mumblings

*so tired.
trying to sleep train Lucy to sleep in her crib.
she's been up at least 4 times a night for the past 2 weeks.
also Grant woke up with the croup cough last night.
sigh, it's going to be a long day.

*really want to do this.
if i could find cheap flights i think i would book it.

*trying to think of something to do with all 3 kids on friday.
dave will be in rehearsals ALL DAY and my usual going to the mall doesn't sound
that fun with 3 monkeys tagging along.

*need to go to costco while we are in slc.
now just need a place to put all the crap we're going to get while shopping there.

*really wanted to run today.
can't take grant to child care while he sounds like a seal.
maybe i'll try some zumba in the basement instead.
who am i kidding, i'm giving grant his ipad and taking a nap as soon as lincoln leaves for school.

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mcdonald monday

*this ice cream.
so delicious.

*running.
i ran this morning for the first time in almost a year.
it felt exhilarating.

*this nifty little guy.
my friend emily turned me on to it and i'm obsessed.
try it, i promise you will be to.

*getting to see my sweetheart reenact his byu a capella glory days this weekend.
any of you in the provo area on friday night really need to come see this.

*this pillow.
it is hands down the best pillow i've ever slept on.
and i'm not just saying that because my friend sam makes them.
worth every penny.

*kinect.
i love the zumba, dance central and kinect sports.
very entertaining.

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oscar review

i was pleasantly surprised last night by how good everyone looked. usually there are a good dozen that obviously didn't look too close in the mirror before they left...not this year. while there are a few that make my worst dressed list, not all of them were completely horrific.

i've heard reactions from people today saying they thought anne and james were boring, but i LOVED them. i thought they did a fabulous job and kept me laughing and entertained.

now on to the important stuff.

BEST DRESSED:

halle berry looked stunning.

i know, when does she NOT look stunning?

she's back to her signature pixie cut

and from head to toe had a very beautiful look.

anne hathaway in her red carpet number.

i love love love this dress.

and what made it even better, for me, was her hair, make-up and jewelry.

everything was very elegant.

and her necklace was to die for.

while anne had a lot of wardrobe changes during the show,

this dress was hands down my fav.

hailee steinfeld was adorable.

very age appropriate and fresh.

melissa leo has made it on A LOT of worst dressed lists.

i, however, loved her look.

the dress was borderline granny,

but i think she managed to keep it interesting and beautiful.

i loved how different it was.

nancy o'dell chose a beautiful color.

while i didn't actually see her on the red carpet,

i found this pic while searching this morning and i love it.

the one shoulder look was very popular this year.

i love her earrings and bracelet, perfect touches.

"ALMOST THERE" LOOKS:

amy adams was thisclose to making my best dressed.

she had two things working against her.

1-the top of the dress. the sleeves were extremely unflattering.

2-the necklace ON TOP of the dress. blah. looked awful.

cate blanchet had amazing hair and make-up.

i don't usually think she's that pretty, but she looked beautiful.

i couldn't decide if i liked her dress while she was on the red carpet.

once she actually presented, however, i realized that it wasn't good.

great color, interesting lines, slightly quirky look, but just didn't quite make it.

nicole kidman looked great from the waist up.

her dress had these weird hip maximizer's on it

that made someone even as waif like as nicole,

look a little hippy.

and not in the peace, love and donny osmond kind of way.


hillary swank had a fun gown on.

the furry bottom thing has been done before,

but it was still cute.

what wasn't cute, however, was her lack of make-up, accessories or hair do.

she's already slightly man-ish as it is.

c'mon hil, next time glam it up.

it's the oscars for pete's sake.

WORST DRESS:

i didn't include any men in my best or almost looks.

frankly, most of them look the same.

it's a tux.

unless you really mess it up,

most of the men looked handsome.

most, but not all.
christian bale looked like he threw a tux on from the back

of his white, windowless van that was parked across

the street from an elementary school.

greasy hair? check.

grizzly adams beard? check.

all black stalker clothes? check.

creepy.



jennifer lawrence was a first timer, i think.

she was up for lead actress.

you would think she would want something classy and sophisticated.

not a baywatch one piece turned dress.

totally to casual for something like the oscars.


mark ruffalo looked fine.

his wife, sunshine, looked ridiculous.

listen sunshine, i know you are not up for any awards,

but if you're going to be the arm candy for someone that is,

don't make people want to break out their wilson phillips cassette tapes

and start jamming to hold on.

reese witherspoon completely disappointed me.
it's not that she looked bad...just dated.
i see that same hair extension on women at walmart.
and i'm pretty sure my little sister wore that same dress
to her prom in 2001.
i guess i just expected more from you reese.

so let's hear it.
do you agree? disagree?

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riddle me this...

what do you get when you cross superman and twilight?

answer? the slightly craptastic movie dave and i saw last night.

we had planned on seeing unknown.

when we got to the theatre, however, we realized unknown was being shown in theatre 3.

those who don't know what theatre 3 is in vernal, let me help you out.

imagine watching a movie in a room the size of a large master bathroom,

built lovingly by women who had nothing else to do while their men were fighting WWI,

that still uses the same screen, sound, and projector that those same women used.

that is theatre 3 in vernal.

i think we may have enjoyed the show more if we were in high school.

and if we didn't mind when a movie jumped around a lot.

and if we didn't have very good taste.

i will say one positive thing about it.

the actors themselves seemed to do a far better job acting then the overly praised twilight ones.

i give the movie 2 1/2 stars.

will i watch it again? no.

did i want to die of boredom? not the entire time.

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morning mumblings

*had a threesome with dave and the dvr last night. watched amazing race, modern family, community, and the office. good times. good times.

*really need to mop the kitchen...oh look, the price is right just started.

*tim gunn is on gma talking about oscar fashion. love me some tim gunn.

*excited to see all the hit and misses on sunday. that will have to be a post all to itself.

*listening to there's a zombie on your lawn for the billionth time. stupid song is actually catchy.

*watching the snow fall and REALLY wanting to book a vacay. i need me a beach and some sun.

*need to visit sephora today. been putting it off in hopes of the real deal. better just do some online retail therapy.

freebie

*EXPIRED*
however, walgreens is doing a deal a day for 7 days. go check out todays madness.
this one ends TODAY (2/24).
head over to walgreens photo online,
click "redeem now",
design 8x10 collage,
select in store pick up,

wham bam thank you ma'am.

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intro

i don't tweet.
maybe i should.
i just can't find the energy to learn something new.
even if it really wouldn't require that much learning.

i do, however, blog.
i find myself with random things to say through out the day, that i want to blog about.
it seems odd to put those things on my other blog.
that blog is about my family, not the cute shoes that i really want.
or my favorite tv shows.
or the latest celebrity gossip.
or good deals.
or good food.
or any other random thing that i think/find and i want to share.

all that is what this blog is now for.
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