So after admitting to myself that I have too much on my plate right now, coupled with the fact that I have totally ignored this site for way too long, I have decided to let Jake be the updater of our family blog. He has happily accepted as long as I agree to let him have total and complete creative license over the layout and content. And he also pointed out that we are no longer the "fritz five" so our address may have to change as well... Hopefully he will be better about keeping up on it than I have. :-)
To get him off to a good start, I told him that I would do a year-end review with pictures and updates for him, so expect an actual post here soon. I know. Shocking!
Thanks for those of you who still come here and check on us. And for those of you who visit me at kspinning, I'll still be writing there, just now it will be guilt free! :-)
{Yes, that is a picture of Geoffrey in a huge yellow coat above. I bought it for our Utah trip and he never wore it so I thought I'd snap a pic before leaving it there for a baby who doesn't live in the desert. He loved it for the 5 minutes he had it on anyway...}
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Prepare yourselves...
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Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Shopping For A Cause
As many of you have heard by now, a sweet little girl named Rachel who was moving into our neighborhood passed away after a drowning accident. Some friends and neighbors have put together a blog to help pay raise money for medical expenses that the family now faces.
I've rounded up a few items of my own to help this family out. If you are interested in anything, leave a comment stating which item you want, and what your offer is. The highest bidder by September 20th will win the item(s). Please be generous as 100% of the money raised will go right to the family.
If you are interested in seeing all of the other great items or services up for auction please click HERE. If you only want to donate you can click on the paypal button on the top right of this page. Anyone is welcome to participate by posting auction items on your blog as well. Thanks in advance and happy shopping...
1. Southern Living Francescan Basket (photo on top as well). Can be used indoors or outdoors and is new in the box. I put this 8X10 photo inside to give you an idea of the size. Starting bid is $8.
2. Southern Living sconce. This item does not have a box, but has not been used. It has mounting hooks on the back and would make a great planter box. It is a fiberglass/resin material and is pretty substantial. The pictures don't do it justice. Starting bid is $12.
3. This is another SL item; Set of 2 Sassy Wall Sconces. These are also new in the box and are great alone or as a pair. Starting bid is $10.
Here is some of the great gold paint detail on the sconces. They work great as a shelf for holding frames, plants etc. or on their own...
4. Southern Living item; Set of 3 black and white prints by photographer Melissa Springer. They are all 8x10 and would look great with any decor. These are also new in a black folder, tied with a black bow. They would make a great wedding/shower gift. I have 2 sets of these to sell for the highest bidders. Starting bid $5.
5. SL Harrison Plate Holder. This is new in the box and pretty self explanatory.
Here it is with standard size dinner plates, and again with 2 8x10 prints to help give you an idea of the actual size. (All these items are bigger than they look on here). Starting bid is $8.
6. Now for some randomness. VS satin robe. New with tags, one size fits all and a really pretty mauve color.
Don't know if you really need a back view, but just in case you want one, here you go. This is a great lightweight robe for hot climates (hint) and also would make a great gift. Starting bid $10.
If you need specific measurements for any of these items, or have any questions, just comment and I'll get them for you. You can also stop by if you want to see them in person. (as long as you call first!) Thanks, and be sure to check out the auction blog as well!
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Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Cutest Thing Ever
So I admit it. I've been a complete slacker on my family blog. There is much catching up to do and now that I'm getting up early again, I may actually have some time to update while the rest of the Fritz's are asleep. Until then you can enjoy Geoffrey baby talk. This is a rare sight as he is usually asleep or trying to eat...
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Saturday, July 25, 2009
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Monday, June 15, 2009
Summer Break
Our annual trip to Utah this summer was shorter than usual, but still nice. Well, the first week was anyway. We stayed in Vegas for the first day swimming and playing with cousins, then drove on to St. George where my fabulous aunt Carolyn made us the best brunch ever! and we were able to spend time with even more family. Then it was on to Salt Lake where we went to a really cool dinosaur museum, had some fun dinners with family and I even did a little crafting and shopping with my sisters.
Unfortunately Miranda, Patrick, 3 of my nephews and my niece all got really sick the entire second week. Only one case of the flu, but all had fevers and/or a nasty cough. Jake also got it and was miserable most of the time as well. Somehow I took care of everyone (with the help of my sister and some grandmas) and still didn't get anything. I'm SO happy about that. (sorry to the rest of you sickies ;))
Jake was feeling a little better the last few days in Salt Lake, so we were able to take a tour through the new Oquirrh Hills LDS temple as well. The temple was beautiful (of course) and the view of the valley from the temple is pretty spectacular too. If you're in Utah and interested, I believe the tours run through Aug. 1st of this year before it gets dedicated.
Jake and I came home last week with Patrick and the girls have been able to enjoy their first vacation ever without their parents. I shouldn't be, but I'm surprised that they haven't been homesick yet. I guess with art lessons (check out their work here), special days out with the grandparents and all the time in the world to spend with their cousins it's not that surprising.
Still, I wasn't sure how they or I would do with this much time apart. I have been busy with Patrick, painting the boys room and just generally being miserably pregnant. I am actually really pleased that I am not having to worry about entertaining them right now. (that and I'm able to clean out the playroom and get rid of things without anyone objecting!) Not that I don't miss them, mind you, but I'm just not sad about it or anything...
Patrick has surprised me as well. He says he misses his sisters, but he sure doesn't act like it! He is very happy to have lots of attention and free reign of the playroom and rest of the house. I'm sure he'll be thrilled to have them come home, but for now he is enjoying this time with his mom and dad before little brother comes along and takes up some of this great attention! He would do just fine as an only child, but I don't think I could handle Patrick as the only one. He REALLY likes to be right. by. me. All the time. It's great!
Thankfully the girls will be back in a little over a week because while they have been gone Patrick has been getting pretty good at making this face. It's called the "I'm turning into a bratty spoiled kid with all of this attention" face. That's not my favorite. It's totally my fault, but still. He needs a reality check pretty soon. With the girls coming back, and the baby arriving shortly after that, I'm sure we'll all be getting quite the reality check! That's okay, I can't wait!!
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
33 Things We Love About You
- You make us laugh everyday
- You carry us to bed every night
- You make cool Spiderman zip lines
- You're silly
- You help us clean our room
- You plan fun Friday night treat/movie nights
- You play games with us
- You teach us how to ride bikes
- You help us learn to read
- You were our "cookie dad"
- You play games with us
- You make the best goofy faces
- You take us the park
- You buy us happy meals (mom doesn't)
- You sing funny songs to us
- You "say that one funny thing while you read to us" *this is where the kids lose interest*
- You love toys and playing as much as your kids
- You can make any outing fun
- You let me sleep in and nap as much as I want
- You run lots of errands so I don't have to
- You make your kids feel special and loved
- You make me feel special and loved
- You spoil all of us
- You are a great example
- You are always a loyal friend
- You are klutzy and I love it!
- You always have nice things to say about everyone
- You are easy to be around and make others feel at home
- You love my family as much as I do
- You are thoughtful and sensitive
- You love good food as much as me
- You appreciate the little things
- You passed on some great genes to our kids! ;)
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