I just realized that it's been a long time since I've written a post without photos. I guess my stories tend to be photo-driven. Hence, the scrapbooker in me. I guess you could say I'm a visual person. I get a little high off of an artistically composed photo, something that shows movement, or that tells more of a story than "say cheese!" I just like to look at photos, so I tend to post a lot of them. Getting back to my original point . . . I am going to post now, there will be no photos, and there will be randomness.
Recently, I gave myself a big pat on the back for finally backing up my digital photos from 2005 and 2006. They were all just sitting on my computer. Waiting for it to die. Which, from the horrendous sound the fan has been making, could be anytime. (Come to think of it, that sound has stopped since I removed the roughly 3,000 photos. Yay me!) Now I can rest a little bit easier knowing that they are safely burned onto DVDs and stored away on an external hard-drive.
While we're on the topic of photos, I just finished hanging a photo gallery wall of sorts in my hall-way. All black frames** with 8x10 color and black & white photos. I love it! I filled the frames with random photos that just make me smile. What is that you say? You want to see a picture? Sorry, but this is photo-free post.
I also painted two of my B's and I love the colors. That wall should be going up eminently.
Earlier this week I spoke at New Beginnings. That was very fun. The main theme of my talk was, "Welcome the change that makes you go beyond yourself, and you will grow." All about stepping out of your comfort zone and learning new things, reaching out to those around you, having courage to stand up for what you know is right, and building a testimony. I think it went really well and have since spoken to a few YW and mothers who appreciated specific remarks.
I picked up these tiny Ben & Jerry's 3.6oz ice cream cups at the store this week. They're pretty much awesome.
Lately, Anna has been going on and on and on about temples. We drove by it last week and all she could say was: "Anna see temple! Jesus live in temple! Anna see Jesus!" And she continues to say that just about everyday. Also with a "mommy and daddy go temple!" {I love it when she says that in front of the bishop.} It's funny though, because all of her statements, have a slight questioning tone to them. So Scott and I are required to answer each one with a yes or no, or a longer answer explaining when we will get to see Jesus. Because now she thinks we should get to see Jesus when we drive up to the church. So far, all of our answers have satisfied her.
Anna always refers to herself in the third person. There is no "I", "me", or "my" in her vocabulary. Wait, except when she says "look at me!" . . . which is quite frequent.
Signed the boys up for soccer on Saturday. I was not expecting to have to buy new uniforms for both of them. Grrr. This will be our first sporting season with two children participating. It should be interesting.
I recently discovered that each night after we put the boys to bed, Conner climbs down to Payton's bed, pulls out some books and reads to him until he falls asleep (or until it gets to dark -- which is quite a while). I peeked my head in last night and saw this going on. I think I need to get my video camera out and capture a bit of this. It is so so sweet.
Would you like to win a prize from Paris? Go over to my mom's blog and post in the comments section some "Merriment" as she calls it. Just something about being a mom/woman that makes you happy. The drawing is on mother's day, I believe.
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*I partially stole my title's verbage from Emily Kate and from Friends.
**Go to the "black frames" link above and PB is having a sale on their 8x10 Mahogany frames (with ivory mats) for only 9.99! That is a steal! And they are fantastic frames. I would go buy some, but I've kinda committed myself to the black. Also to note, when I ordered my frames recently the shipping was free. Okay, somebody better buy up those frames! And then tell me about it, so I can have just a piece of your joy!
