Spring Revelry

I took myself to Thanksgiving Point on Tuesday (after having lunch with Amie) for four hours of strolling in the Spring sunshine and taking over 600 photos! Taking photos of flowers is one of my favorite things to do so it was an excellent outing for me and I thoroughly enjoyed being alone so that I didn't have to worry about anyone being bugged by my frequent stops. I wandered around and soaked it all up, plus hardly anyone was there so it felt like I had the place to myself.

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Car Time--With Quotes

Every Wednesday from 5-6:15ish I spend an hour reading in the car while Whitney is in art class. I realized after the first class that it wasn't enough time for me to get anywhere to run errands, so it just makes more sense for me to wait in the car. I'm kind of surprised by how much I like it.

I like the quiet time alone. My cell phone never rings, no one is talking to me, and I just get to zone out and read my book in peace without any distractions. Today I started reading this book (after Whitney's slow-moving morning with wardrobe issues just about did me in) and am completely sucked in and know that it's perfect timing for me to read this, even though I bought it years ago. I love bookshelf serendipity.

Here's a couple quotes: "Each of us takes in at the cellular level how our mother feels about being female, what she believes about her body, how she takes care of her health, and what she believes is possible in life. Her beliefs and behaviors set the tone for how well we learn to care for ourselves as adults. We then pass this information either consciously or unconsciously on to the next generation." page 4

"When the fuel required for mothering and nurturing others is not replenished regularly, or when mothers don't get their need for self-development met separately from their children's or family's needs, breakdowns and failures in the nurturing system manifest as depression, anxiety, and even violence that affect both mothers and children. Illness then becomes the most socially acceptable way to get nurturance needs met." page 9

Here is a link to the book.

**Do you spend a lot of time in the car waiting?
What research-type books are on your radar these days?
Have you ever read by headlight in the car?**

Comment Window Tidbit: The mystery stink seems to be dissipating, but we never did find the source. I can't stop picturing decomposing mice in the walls, ew!

Like a Hot Date, But Different

After meeting Amie, Melinda, Linda and Christina at JCWs for lunch yesterday (no photos, what the?) I took myself to the movies.


I had the entire theater to myself! I sat in the center of the very top row with my feet kicked up on the seat in front of me, it was glorious!


I don't normally take pictures during movies, but since the theater was all mine, I felt like it would be inexcusable (as a good blogger) not to, don't you agree?

I loved the movie and found it even more delightful than I'd anticipated because it involved Paris and blogging! Who knew? I really wanted to make Beef Bourguignon after seeing this movie, but after seeing the recipe I decided I'd like Michelle to make it and share with me!

**Do you ever take yourself to the movies?
Have you ever had the whole theater to yourself?
Have you seen Julia & Julie?
Are you afraid of complicated recipes?**

Comment Window Tidbit: In the past 24 hours I have square danced, slept!, coached a soccer game, gone to a ward breakfast, cheered at a soccer game, slow-roasted in the sun, taken 300 pictures at a ward rodeo, eaten a tasty bbq, gone to Costco with Robyn, done 2 loads of laundry, and am now nursing some very sore legs.

Creative Friday, Good Mail & a Pizza Picnic

This is the happy scene from yesterday's Creative Friday. I wrote 10 notes and Michelle created some darling birthday cards. It was a great success, and Eva slept the entire time!

Whitney joined us for Creative Friday for a little bit and drew some pictures and wrote a letter to her sweet, new pen pal Luci. It was cute.

I came home to find this cute Conference Kit basket waiting for me. My visiting teachers must have dropped it off while my sister Lori was here. It was most pleasing to open the door and see this waiting on the table for me. It has treats and a notebook and pens in it. What a great idea.

I got this fun package from Amanda S. yesterday. She sent this super cute notebook, glittery eggs, some scrapbook stickers and a really nice note. Thanks Amanda! (Also, I love all the cool stamps on the envelope.)

Kind Janae sent me this little key chain, charm with my name on it. That's so nice. Thanks Janae!

I ordered sewing machine needles from an ebay vendor and this is the adorable way they packaged them. I love the ric rac taped to the envelope and then how they tied the package of needles like an old-fashioned present.

My new blogging friend Andrea sent me this cute card to thank me for the good mail labels I sent her. Thanks Andrea!


Last night the kids and I had a pizza picnic while we watched Funniest Home Videos. We attempted a self-portrait (which was fun to do). It's super grainy because I didn't want to use the flash. (Whitney is wearing the cute nightgown Kristi's daughter Annie Kate gave her.)


After I put the kids to bed I was blissfully free for the night. I almost couldn't decide what I wanted to do, but ultimately chose to be one with my scrapbook room. I watched Sense and Sensibility on the computer (I love that movie so, so much, even more than Pride & Prejudice, gasp!) I cleaned up my desk a bit, organized ribbon and just felt happy. It was a wonderful night. I took a picture of my bulletin board because I love the addition of the postal book Kristi sent me. I decided to put it up there so I can always see it, I also think the title is a great reminder to send good mail.

I slept great last night (except for a 4:00am pee break) and am excited to watch Conference and use my new Sunday notebook. Landon gets to go to the Priesthood Session with my brother and my dad tonight, how cool is that?

**How was your Friday?
Do you love Sense and Sensibility?
How do you organize your ribbon?**