Tuesday, September 30, 2008

{2 Pearly Whites}

Bennett has taken a long tome to show any signs of teething. Finally the day has come.....
2 pearly whites have made an appearance. Can you see??? This is one of those mile stones I am so fine with putting off, but I was pleasantly surprised. Our teething days have not been too bad. He is such a happy, easy going guy. Until they popped through, I didn't even notice he was teething. Aren't they cute!!

Friday, September 26, 2008

CornBelly's

I love finding a deal, so when I do, I love to share it. A radio station has a printable coupon for a .93 cent admission to CornBelly's at Thanksgiving Point. The coupon is only good for this weekend- so hurry up.

Click here!!

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Bennett's Room

I have had a few requests for a post on Bennett's room. So, here you have it:

When I was pregnant I was so indecisive. I bought 3 sets of bedding before returning them all and having my Mom make one. I had a vision of exactly what I wanted it to look like. It was not easy but after a lot of shopping, phone calls and internet surfing, I was able to come up with all the components. I am so happy with it. Thanks Mom!!
If you are ever in need of a crib, I highly recommend JcPenney Catalog!!
This was his dresser, Ikea special..........
And here it is after I got my hands on it.
My Dad made this shelf for him and I painted it to match. Bennett is so lucky to have such talented grandparents. This saying came from a Dixie Chicks song. (It's on my playlist) I have always said I would sing it to my little boy, and I do.



Some day I would like to replace this wall hanging with something a little less girly, but until I find it- this will have to do.Our neighbor made Bennett this soft, fluffy blanket. It matches his room perfectly.
I am in the process of doing something cute with these letters, so stay tuned........

Thursday, September 18, 2008

10 Years Ago...........

I was 13 years young. Just entering my 8th grade year. My BFF Ashley and I had tons of fun but not with out getting our selves into trouble. I was a sassy little thing who thought I was pretty cool making fashion statements such as wearing about 9 necklaces at a time, painting only 1 finger nail and shopping in my brothers closet. I spent a good amount of time in "pass" which was detention hall. I don't know why my school called it that??

Today's "to do" list:
(how about tomorrow's since it's night time)
1. Plan an art project for my niece to do when she comes to play in the afternoon.
2. Make up an invoice for a painting job I did last week.
3. Get Bennett's new silly things on video
4. Catch up on all your blogs
5. Do some exchanging and returns

Snacks:
1. Ice water, crushed
2. Gram Crackers
3. Anything Chocolate, as always
4. Zucchini Bread
5. Yogurt

If I were a millionaire...
1. Crank out a bunch of babies and get my baby having days over with and have fun, fun, fun with them!
2. Move all my fun neighbors into another close but bigger community.
3. Get Jon the Sunday NFL ticket, a comfy chair and a big TV.
4. Lots of vacations with my family and friends.
5. Repair my body after all the babies.

Places I've lived:
1. Provo Canyon
2. Charleston
3. Midway
4. Orem
5. Here

Jobs:
1. Jerky Stand
2. Flower Delivery
3. Loan Processor
4. Interior Decorator
5. Scrapbooker

I tag:
1. YOU!!

Thanks for tagging me Marnie. This was a fun one.

Wednesday, September 3, 2008

I LOVE FALL

I am so excited for summer to go and fall to come. It has always been my favorite season. It reminds me of so many things,
the fun holidays, (my costume last year, 8 1/2 months pregnant)












all my favorite colors,









getting ready for Bennett to be born,










decorating my house,













warm foods,











cooler weather and wearing pants and sweaters,









and going back to school.








I realized that this year will be the first that I am not going back to school. After high school I have been working at schools and going to college until now. I really will miss it. I had so much fun with the kids and feeling their excitement, energy and innocence. I loved helping them learn and grow. My favorite thing of all was feeling that I got to share with them of "you did it". I loved seeing them so proud of themselves when they read their first book or even just hung up their jacket by themselves. Even though I will not be doing that at a school, I still get to do it everyday at home with Bennett. I can see the excitement and pride in his eyes when he does something for the first time and immediately looks to me to make sure I saw it and receive his praise. I love what I am doing right now and can't think of anywhere else I would rather be, but here is a little tribute to the kids I will miss and the fun that we had.

Fun Field TripsThis little guy proposed to me right after Jon did. "Miss MarKey will you marry me?" While presenting a giant ring from a coin machine.
"Sorry Ben, I am going to marry Jon."
"But my ring is bigger........"
Smart for a 5 year old, huh. Knows just what to say.



This is Bennett. He was such a sweet boy. I don't know what I would have named my child if I never got to be this little boys teacher.

A fun part of my job was writing, teaching and directing the programs. Don't they looks so cute in their Christmas and spring outfits?