How Many?

I just read Emily's blog about favorites and she wrote about TV. It really got me to thinking about what I watch. I am so addicted to some shows. I mean, Alex told me about a show and said I should watch it (actually he told me about 2 shows! ha! Just what I needed!!) So, 30 Rock! O my heck!
Talk about addiction and withdrawals! I watched all seasons frantically. Couldn't get enough and when I was caught up.....I really missed Tina! That woman is so amazing! Can't wait to get home and watch the episode that aired last night! The other show Alex mentioned is Chuck...o my heck!! I am SO in love with this computer nerd who accidently becomes a spy! It is called a "dramedy" and I swear they better NOT kill off Captain Awesome! I know I will stop watching it if they do! Hopefully he is just kidnapped. yeah, and there I go! ha!
There is Lost, Office, NCIS (hello! it's Dinozzo, come on!!) The Closer, White Collar(stars one of the characters that was in Chuck!!), Burn Notice, CSI's and not to mention my 4 Reality shows...SYTYCD, American Idol, Survivor, and Amazing Race....O wait! 5 reality shows, cause there is also ANTM. Gosh! or as Tina would say..."blurg"
But my most fav and the one I am so anxiously awaiting is PSYCH!!! Man! Those guys make me laugh SO much. I need to get season 3...can't believe I don't have it! I know it is pretty corny and people tell me that it is easy to figure out the plot...and I say to them, it isn't about that! It is about Shawn and the Guster! I even get Tweets from Lassie! ha! Yeah, I am pretty pathetic!

AVATAR...revisited

OK...so I just found out that Ken will be here tonight about 5 or 6. He will have his 10 hours off here!! WOW...like that doesn't happen very often! So, yay me! But he just sent me a text asking if I wanted to go see Avatar tonight. Ha! DUH!!! I will take every opportunity to go see that movie again...and again and again and...you get the picture! I cannot stop thinking about it. Such a great movie...so different that any others. Go see it if you haven't!!

Just Found Out

I just found out that Derek....my awesome grandson has a blog of his very own! Yay, Derek! I love that he is doing that. Maybe it will inspire me to keep up with this one! ha!
Christmas is a blur and New Year's...well....not fun at all being sick and having your own pity party! YUCK!!!
Ames and Emily and Alex stayed the night on Christmas Eve. We had so much fun playing Super Mario Bros. I laughed so hard!! I am now addicted to that game...even though I suck big time at it! If Alex plays with me ...I am always yelling "save me, Alex!!" ha! Christmas morning was so fun as we tore into our presents. I love seeing everyone's faces as they get gifts that surprise and delight them!!
I actually went to sleep about 10 pm on New Year's. Pathetic, I know! But, I was not feeling at all well. And, I think my body just shut down on sleep mode for about 48 hours!
One thing we did over the Holiday that I loved...is we went to see the movie AVATAR on Christmas Eve!!! I totally fell in love with that movie! I immediately wanted to watch it again and again! Now it has made over a billion $ worldwide!!! Glad to see such a great movie accomplish that!

way too long!!

OK....it really has been a LONG time since I posted on here!!! EEEsh...where to start!? My mom fell and broke her hip! Yep 87 years old and this is the first time she has broken a bone!!! The surgeon said her bones look really strong for someone her age. But, if I am not at work, I have been down at my mom's. I really think that I can now just go down once a week. There are so many things I have put on hold that remain to be done. But, hey! they didn't go anywhere...they are still here and waiting for me! ha! funny about things like that! She is doing very well. What a blessing.
OH>>>and my oldest grandson, Peter just turned 13!!! holy freakin' cats!!! a teenager! He is such a dear little thing! ha! JK Peter!! But, I do think you are awesome!!

First Cutting

why can't I just keep it simple?

I always feel like I need to post pics with my posts! Why can't I just write something? (needless to say, I am jealous of Michael and "five a day") I think I am interesting....but maybe not.
The comings and goings here are pretty mundane. This past weekend, Alyssa went to Zion's on a camp out with some of the people of her singles ward. She came home with out a voice, with a sore throat and cough. Last night she was so bad she felt like she needed a blessing. With Ames down in Provo and Ken gone, I asked if she wanted me to get someone from the ward. She said no and then tried to contact some of the guys from her ward. None could come...(kinda strange??) So I asked her if she knew anyone else she felt comfortable asking....she got a hold of someone from her old singles ward...and he came right away! He had a fellow with him and they were both in church clothes. I had goosebumps when I opened the door and they were standing there. With tears in my eyes, I asked them to come in. Gosh! I love the power of the Priesthood! They gave Sis a blessing and come to find out Jaman knows Emily (Ames's True love). Small world. I am so thankful for those young men. They will never know how they impacted my night!!
Now I am drinking Airborne cause I feel the same thing coming on!! O boy!! Ames is just getting over it too....and Alex has had it! Can't we just enjoy the summer??

Amazing!

I can not wait to see this show!! Singing In The Rain at Hale Orem Theater.

Boy, I tell ya...sometimes life is tough and then you die! That is what my daughter Aubry used to say to me growing up. But this week has been tough in more than one way. It was like I kept hearing her little voice saying that inside my head! But, thankfully I have this amazing daughter living with me and even though she herself has gone through refiners fire this weekend...she has remained positive and upbeat. Cheerful, in fact! she is yet again someone I look up to! You go girl. And I think we both have felt very grateful we have temples close by to run to so that we can be spiritually uplifted and close. We are never alone. I watched "The Other Side of Heaven" last Sunday and got this phrase stuck in my head....Hazzah for Israel!! That is all I can say, for I know this is certainly not the last trials I will face, yet I can now say.....bring it on cause I will be fine. Hazzah for Israel!

Long Weekend

So....I usually have Monday's off anyway, but I was so tired this Monday...really didn't do much. Just chilled! Went to see Night at the Museum 2 with Alex and Alyssa and then went out to lunch. Fun times! Here is one of my favorite pics of Ames and Emily....Amesily! And it actually was raining! ha! Go figure....

Absolutely Adorable

This is a table and stools that I painted for the Nursery in our ward. I got the table for a whole $5 and the stools for less. I cut down the legs and painted it from a Mary Englebreit book I have. The kids LOVED it and were so surprised when we opened up the door to the toys! Let the tea party begin!!
(you can check out our Nursery blog @ nurserywonderings.blogspot.com)

Making the Greatest Stuff!!!

We did it again!! We did it in about an hour and a half this time!! (Last time it took 2 1/2 hours! ) But this time it will be so much better!!! Looks and smells delish! Alyssa is getting really great at rolling out the dough. She did them super thin this time. The sauce is the best in anything I have ever had before!!! So, this precious Lasagna is for Sunday dinner and we can't wait!! Alex, Ames and Emily will be here and Ken is here for the day!!! It is so fun to cook with Alyssa. I think we laugh more than we cook! ha! (2 tsp. Tsp?)(2 eggs...gently fold...fold?) Unfortunately I took video instead of photos! Silly...I know

17...Again!

Alex took me to the movie today. We saw "17 Again"...we both loved it a lot! Alex even said he underestimated Zac Efron! ha! The movie is hilarious and moving....I mean we laughed the whole way through! Zac proved that...yes! he CAN act.....he just needed a great script. Alex said it is receiving great reviews...but I never concerned myself with that. Those reviews are deserved and the guy who wrote it did a fabulous job! Be sure and stick around for the credits when it is over....it's worth it!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CW9TkWY6Cng

Ames and his true love, Emily!

For some reason I cannot get the Valentine template off my blog! but for this post, maybe it works! Cause Ames is ENGAGED!!!!! to Emily Dabczynski. We love and adore her and they are a perfect match!