halloween a little late

I'm a little late but hey. Here are my "scary kids" Gone are the days when we all have homemade matching costumes. I guess that's what happens when your kids grow older!!


Even my baby (who is really not a baby) picked his own costume. I really don't blame him. Even though he is suppose to be scary, he's still pretty dang cute :)

Cinnamon Rolls

I'm not a huge fan of cinnamon rolls. But as I passed these at Costco yesterday, they caught my eye. I remember my sister-in-law mentioning their goodness. i couldn't resist. Well let me just say: DONT BUY THEM!!!! You'll hate their ooey gooey goodness. Their to die for cream cheese frosting. Their not doughy centers. And their caramel underside. You'll hate yourself for loving them so much, you might just eat the whole pan :)

Smart Car?

I was at Costco the other day and I saw one of these Smart cars. At first I was like wow that's crazy small. And then I thought why is it at costco, I mean what could they really fit in there? And then I noticed a car seat crammed in the front passenger side. I felt mad. I mean why would they put a baby or toddler in there? Could it be worth the risk?

Seriously? This is a smart car. Maybe in Europe where it's considered an average size car, but out on the rode next to this:



or this:
You wouldn't have a chance in a accident.

I really wonder some times in the name of the "Environment" if we go to far?

New Ride

My new ride. A birthday present from Willie. Super excited. Sad it's getting cold and I'll have to store it away soon. All I need now is cute basket in front. You know to hold important stuff. Like my drink form the gas station :)

I'm a lady....

The other night when I was putting Ridge to bed, he was reminding me I was a girl and he was a boy. (as he often points out) Then he said, Mom, you're a LADY......i smiled and said you are right! Love that child :)

A-give-away

I'm doing a give-way on my Jewelry site daisymedesigns in case you were interested :)

Happy Birthday Canyon

My boy is 10! I can hardly believe it. He really is such a handsome, smart, funny, and sarcastic BOY! We love him and are grateful he is ours.

Favorite thing to watch

This movie (mini series) is my favorite right now! I love it and want to watch it over and over again.

First Day of School

Three kids in school, three different schools, three different drop off, pick up times. Thankfully they are all loving it.

Sacoya 8th grade at the Jr high. Seriously can't believe she will be in High school next year. How does that happen?

Aspen 6th grade at the middle school. she is loving it and meeting lots of new friends.


Canyon 4th grade at the charter school. Has his first male teacher. He so loves that. Can't wait for the ski season to start. Already been on two field trips. Gotta love those outdoorsy charters.

Potty Training Day 1

Accidents-0
Trips to the toilet-0
Watered trees-5
Happy mama-priceless

Mr Mischief

Now before you go and blame Ridge for being so bad, you must know that, well, I'm not stupid. I know that I was risking some kind of disaster when I told him to go wash his hands. But in the mist of other things going on, a mom can hope that her child will do just as he is told. And I thought maybe a short amount of play time in the sink could be harmless......




I was wrong, that little stinker. And although the pictures don't show so well, he sprayed the windows and floor in hopes of helping me clean I am sure :)

Oh and by the way, I do loan him out on occasion if your interested.

Random photos

I have a bunch of photos I thought I would share. Cause i want to, and I know your all dying to see them :). Ok well it doesn't hurt to wishful think.


These are some beautiful lilies my neighbor who has a second home here brought me. I couldn't wait for them to bloom. They remind me of my grandma, my Neenie. Not because they were her favorite flower, but because one of her favorite songs was "Consider the Lilies". A family friend sang it at her funeral. I'll never hear that song again and not have my grandma in my heart.


This pile of fabrics, I want to get to, cut up, finish, sew. But it continues to occupy my shelf, waiting patiently, much more patiently than me.....


I actually have a son old enough to mow the lawn...I never thought the day would come. My toes are no longer stained green all summer long. The joy, the freedom.


This toothless smile, melts my heart, or is that boils my blood. I can't remember.....


Just because you buy 30 pairs of character underwear, doesn't mean your three year old will want to wear them. Who knew!


Broken, seriously, I'm that stupid I have to put a sign up. Yep, it's true. And I still tried to use this thing, even with the sign up. (just call me airhead) Luckily, Willie took it out and let Canyon take it apart, wait I don't think I liked that part. A new one should be arriving shortly and not a minute too soon.