Friday, February 27, 2009

Who would have thought....

I get a whole afternoon/evening/night to myself. All myself. I don't have the boys--they went to scout camp (I so wanted to go on this trip). I don't have Will (my Mom thought it would be fun if he stayed with her, instead of her coming to stay with us--I have to work tomorrow and needed a babysitter). I do however, technically have Regan, but she is more interested in her friends than she is me--I seriously can't figure out why. I am ALONE.

So what do I do? The options are endless. Movie, dinner, spa, shopping (I could spend hours in Barnes & Noble), sleeping, reading, hanging with some friends, shaving my Legs (by myself--something I haven't done since Will was a babe), and the list could go on and on.

Uh, but no. I think I will go workout and then watch the tube. Yee Haw! I am an exciting, happening gal!

CAN"T WAIT UNTIL THEY ARE BACK! (At least then I can complain that I can't get a minute to myself.)

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Utah's Winters

Feeling a bit cramped (seems like we have been inside for years--although I know it has not been that long since we were romping in the glow of an Indian Summer that compares to my childhood years), Will and I decided to go outside and take a walk.

As we started off the sun was out--and yes we could see it. We had blue sky above us. Salt Lake City is amazing when you can see the sky and the white capped mountains. All of that was great, but the big kicker was that we could actually feel the sun's warmth. We were DEFROSTING. Needless to say, it was wonderful.

Then....it snowed! Within minutes of our walk, it SNOWED! Light, fluffy snowflakes. Not too wet, but cold. Will was confused. I was confused!

WILL: "What is it?"
When I said snow--he got so angry.
WILL: "NO mama, what is it" (as he is pointing to the still blue sky).
Again I repeat: "It is snow."

What a sad, sad, day for a kid that loves to play outside, but who HATES the snow.
Weird that he does not like it, my others loved (still do) the snow. Maybe when he is older!

As for now, we will try to catch every minute (or even second as the case may be) to soak up the sun.

Waiting for Spring, when I can complain how HOT it is outside.

Friday, February 6, 2009

Happy Birthday Austin!



So he did it....he went and turned the big 12!

What is a 12 year old Austin like?

Well, he was named after both of his parents (Austin being my maiden name, and then of course Ryan being his Dad's name) and it seems as if he is a perfect mix of us both:
He is fearless when it comes to stunts (anything with wheels or on the snow).
He does get a little nervous of the dark.
He has a smile that lights up a room.
He is brillantly smart....he can fix anything mechanical.
He hates to read--unless it is "The Diary of a Wimpy Kid".
He is the best big brother ever, and always spoils his little bro.
He is the best at "pushing his sister's buttons".
He has such a tender heart, he always cheers for the underdog, and has been know to stand up for the kid getting picked on.
He is very popular and has a bunch of friends.
He is a little shy.
He always seems to need a haircut.
He is very particular about the way he looks.
He loves to watch Myth Busters.
He is AWESOME!

All in All he is a GREAT KID--OLD KID!

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!