I saw this fun post on a friends blog... enjoy! :)
Here's how it works: Bold all the things that you have done in your life.
1. Started your own blog 2. Slept under the stars 3. Played in a band 4. Visited Hawaii 5. Watched a meteor shower 6. Given more than you can afford to charity 7. Been to Disneyland 8. Climbed a mountain 9. Held a praying mantis 10. Sang a solo 11. Bungee jumped 12. Visited Paris 13. Watched a lightning storm at sea 14. Taught yourself an art from scratch 15. Adopted a child 16. Had food poisoning 17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty 18. Grown your own vegetables 19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France 20. Slept on an overnight train 21. Had a pillow fight 22. Hitch hiked 23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill 24. Built a snow fort 25. Held a lamb 26. Gone skinny dipping 27. Run a Marathon 28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice 29. Seen a total eclipse 30. Watched a sunrise or sunset 31. Hit a home run 32. Been on a cruise 33. Seen Niagara Falls in person 34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors 35. Seen an Amish community 36. Taught yourself a new language 37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied 38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person 39. Gone rock climbing 40. Seen Michelangelo’s David 41. Sung karaoke 42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt 43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant 44. Visited Africa 45. Walked on a beach by moonlight 46. Been transported in an ambulance 47. Had your portrait painted 48. Gone deep sea fishing- 49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person 50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris 51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling 52. Kissed in the rain 53. Played in the mud 54. Gone to a drive-in theater 55. Been in a movie- 56. Visited the Great Wall of China 57. Started a business 58. Taken a martial arts class 59. Visited Russia 60. Served at a soup kitchen 61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies (does campfire candy count?) 62. Gone whale watching 63. Got flowers for no reason 64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma 65. Gone sky diving 66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp 67. Bounced a check 68. Flown in a helicopter 69. Saved a favorite childhood toy 70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial 71. Eaten Caviar 72. Pieced a quilt 73. Stood in Times Square 74. Toured the Everglades 75. Been fired from a job 76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London 77. Broken a bone 78. Been on a speeding motorcycle 79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person 80. Published a book 81. Visited the Vatican 82. Bought a brand new car 83. Walked in Jerusalem 84. Had your picture in the newspaper 85. Read the entire Bible 86. Visited the White House 87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating 88. Had chickenpox 89. Saved someone’s life 90. Sat on a jury 91. Met someone famous 92. Joined a book club 93. Lost a loved one 94. Had a baby 95. Seen the Alamo in person 96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake 97. Been involved in a law suit 98. Owned a cell phone 99. Been stung by a bee
I tag anyone who wants to!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
For all you craft lovers or crafty hope to be's...
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Just for kicks
We love soccer. I love how at Anson's age it should be called "bumblebee soccer" because everyone just follows the ball like a swarm. There seems to be no organization to it, no rhyme or reason, except run and kick the ball. Anson loved being the fastest one out there. I am glad my boys like to run so much!
Anson loved being the goalie.
Ella was a permanent spectator, although at times she would have enjoyed playing much more. Several times she would try. I think she is going to love soccer! She already kicks the ball around.
I had the fun of coaching Tanner's team this year. It was quite an experience. With such a competitive spirit myself, I tried to restrain that and encourage the kids to do their best and have fun. I think I was successful. It was a lot of fun to coach the team. The games have a bit more organization then the younger teams and they get more of the concept of defense and offense. Tanner was a star player (and I'm not saying that as his mom) He and 2 other players could rock the field together... he was definitely the fastest out there, and boy does he love to run!
It was a fun season. The boys received medals at the end of the season... which they are so proud of. I am proud of them too. Soccer is so much fun.
Ella was a permanent spectator, although at times she would have enjoyed playing much more. Several times she would try. I think she is going to love soccer! She already kicks the ball around.
I had the fun of coaching Tanner's team this year. It was quite an experience. With such a competitive spirit myself, I tried to restrain that and encourage the kids to do their best and have fun. I think I was successful. It was a lot of fun to coach the team. The games have a bit more organization then the younger teams and they get more of the concept of defense and offense. Tanner was a star player (and I'm not saying that as his mom) He and 2 other players could rock the field together... he was definitely the fastest out there, and boy does he love to run!
Pumpkins, Scones and more...
Tradition in October starts with a trip to Pumpkin Day at Coldwell Banker where Grandpa Call works. Every year they give away free pumpkins, play games, eat food, and play on the antique fire truck (which has a VERY loud horn.) The kids never want to miss it, it is a highlight for them. Ella thought she could not only carry a pumpkin for herself, but one for ? her doll maybe? She loves pumpkins and even after we had loaded all the pumpkins up that we were in need of, she was still trying to drag more out. I think they just have the perfect handle for a little girl.
The boys LOVE seeing Rhubarb, the Rainier's mascot.
Sometime after the pumpkin hunting, we gather together with some brave soul's and carve pumpkins. This year Travis & Jaqui and the Turner's came over. (Unfortunately the Turner's didn't seem to make it into any of the pictures, but really they were there!)
Everyone's favorite part... the fresh, hot, delicious, melt in your mouth, homemade scones. We even enjoyed them with homemade jam assortment. It was heaven. I could eat those every day. I should make those again soon. yumm.
Do you see any resemblance?
The boys LOVE seeing Rhubarb, the Rainier's mascot.
Sometime after the pumpkin hunting, we gather together with some brave soul's and carve pumpkins. This year Travis & Jaqui and the Turner's came over. (Unfortunately the Turner's didn't seem to make it into any of the pictures, but really they were there!)
Everyone's favorite part... the fresh, hot, delicious, melt in your mouth, homemade scones. We even enjoyed them with homemade jam assortment. It was heaven. I could eat those every day. I should make those again soon. yumm.
Do you see any resemblance?
Friday, October 31, 2008
Finale...
We (actually Devin) drove all night from Utah back to Spokane. As soon as we hit Montana we were driving through a severe snow storm. Luckily most of the way we were able to trail a semi-truck,or else we would not have been able to see enough to drive ourselves out of the middle of nowhere land. We got in super late to Spokane (like 4am) but we made it safe and sound.
The next (or same) day, grandpa and grandma Shumate joined us at Matt & Gina's. We went to a fun pumpkin patch where we played in the hay...
played on the ship inside the corn maze...
went through the maze... saw lot's of over sized stuffed animals in cages,
played in the castle in the middle of the maze...
A ride on little toot. Everyone else rode on big toot (a tractor ride around the farm)
It was a long trip, with a lot of driving, walking, visiting with friends and family. It was so much fun and we are so grateful to have such wonderful people in our lives. Thank you grandpa & grandma to treating us to a fun day in Spokane, thank you Matt & Gina for letting us stay at your house both weekends of our trip! Thank you Kaholoaa's for letting us stay at your house while we were in Utah! We hope that we will get to see all of you again sooner than later!
The next (or same) day, grandpa and grandma Shumate joined us at Matt & Gina's. We went to a fun pumpkin patch where we played in the hay...
played on the ship inside the corn maze...
went through the maze... saw lot's of over sized stuffed animals in cages,played in the castle in the middle of the maze...
Found the perfect pumpkins
The kids(or maybe just Anson) kept throwing pumpkins into the wheelbarrow.
Ella and Kelsey liked pushing them around.
Ella and Kelsey liked pushing them around.
A ride on little toot. Everyone else rode on big toot (a tractor ride around the farm)
After the long day and all the fun Grandpa and Grandma took us to Wingers. The kids loved that they serve you popcorn before they bring out your food. Everyone had a lot of fun!
Ella kept giving Anson and Gwyn hugs and kisses.
It was a long trip, with a lot of driving, walking, visiting with friends and family. It was so much fun and we are so grateful to have such wonderful people in our lives. Thank you grandpa & grandma to treating us to a fun day in Spokane, thank you Matt & Gina for letting us stay at your house both weekends of our trip! Thank you Kaholoaa's for letting us stay at your house while we were in Utah! We hope that we will get to see all of you again sooner than later!Aaaah, after a long trip and sooo much driving, I am so glad to be home!
Utah here we come...
After leaving Rexburg, we continued south. We blew past everything and headed as far south as we were going on this trip. Provo. We saw the temple, the MTC, some of BYU and then headed north.
There are so many places that we visited in Utah while we were there, but the majority of the time was spent in SLC. Below we start our visit to the Church History Museum. Luckily as soon as we walked in, Devin pointed out to the boys the medallions that they should look for our some displays... it's like a little search and find game! They loved it. Tanner loved finding each one, reading it to us and then looking for the next one.
Ella's favorite part was the replica of the quarters of the inside of the ship some pioneers travelled from Europe in. She spent at least 10-15 minutes here.
Notice how small Anson looks compared to this life size Angel Moroni.
Anson gave a talk from this pulpit. It's a replica of the one from the Tabernacle.
They don't always admit it, but these boys love each other and are best friends.
Ella loved that I let her use markers to color. Coloring is one of her favorite things these days... what was I thinking about the markers though? It was a little messy.
The boy enjoyed working in the nursery taking care of the babies and being doctors for their dad. I think Anson gave Devin about a hundred shots... he shouldn't get sick anytime soon I guess!
The Christus, or as Anson refers to it "Let's go see the BIG Jesus!"
Why not take a nap on the top of the conference center after a long day?
Or play peek-a-boo with the camera
The Tabernacle
The Beehive House, home of Brigham Young
I'm not sure if you are really supposed to or not, but the boys just had to throw coins into this fountain in Temple Square several times.
A replica of an actual pioneer home
The Salt Lake Temple
Ella & Ella
There are so many places that we visited in Utah while we were there, but the majority of the time was spent in SLC. Below we start our visit to the Church History Museum. Luckily as soon as we walked in, Devin pointed out to the boys the medallions that they should look for our some displays... it's like a little search and find game! They loved it. Tanner loved finding each one, reading it to us and then looking for the next one.
Ella's favorite part was the replica of the quarters of the inside of the ship some pioneers travelled from Europe in. She spent at least 10-15 minutes here.
Notice how small Anson looks compared to this life size Angel Moroni.
Anson gave a talk from this pulpit. It's a replica of the one from the Tabernacle.
They don't always admit it, but these boys love each other and are best friends.
Ella loved that I let her use markers to color. Coloring is one of her favorite things these days... what was I thinking about the markers though? It was a little messy.
The boy enjoyed working in the nursery taking care of the babies and being doctors for their dad. I think Anson gave Devin about a hundred shots... he shouldn't get sick anytime soon I guess!
We did a LOT of walking and a LOT of driving. Everyone was tired by the end of each day.
The Christus, or as Anson refers to it "Let's go see the BIG Jesus!"
Why not take a nap on the top of the conference center after a long day?
Or play peek-a-boo with the camera
The Tabernacle
The Beehive House, home of Brigham Young
I'm not sure if you are really supposed to or not, but the boys just had to throw coins into this fountain in Temple Square several times.
A replica of an actual pioneer home
The Salt Lake Temple
I am so grateful that families can be together forever!
While in Utah, we stayed with our good friends the Kaholoaa's. Thank you so much for letting us crash at your house! The kids had so much fun with their kids. And their dog Ella.. yes Ella, and Ella loved each other... well, for the most part our Ella liked trying to pick the dog up and hold it like a baby. The dog didn't always like that. Here, Jenna and I played dress up with Ella.
Anson and Emma
While in Utah, we stayed with our good friends the Kaholoaa's. Thank you so much for letting us crash at your house! The kids had so much fun with their kids. And their dog Ella.. yes Ella, and Ella loved each other... well, for the most part our Ella liked trying to pick the dog up and hold it like a baby. The dog didn't always like that. Here, Jenna and I played dress up with Ella.
Anson and Emma
Ella & Ella
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