The day before my birthday we went to Taste of Idaho. There were twenty restaurants at Snake Rivers Landing and we got to sample them all. Brian and I were there really early and got to hit a lot of the places before the crowds got there which is the way to do it. Then we took a much needed break because we were both SO FULL and picked up Sadie and went back with tupperware for the last few places. We were eating leftovers for two days!
I had a really great birthday. We went to Red Robin's to celebrate and not only did I get a free dessert, but also a free chicken ciabatta burger that was delicious. Sadie is over her happy infatuation with restaurants so we may just be getting a lot of take out from now on :)
Sadie made Brian a really nice card for Father's Day. We probably should have practiced the hand prints a few time before we tried on the actual card, but Brian didn't seem to mind the smears.
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Nick (my little bro) and Erica were married Thursday at the Timp Temple. It was such a cool day! These two are SO in love and it was fun to see family and celebrate with everyone.
I decided that the big yellow NIKON on my camera strap was tacky and therefore made myself a camera strap cover. It took about ten minutes and cost a total of .88 cents to make. I think I will have to make myself a few more. I kinda used this tutorial in case anyone else is interested.
Brian is the Stake Athletics Director and the Ward Activities Chairman and is currently planning a stake softball day and the Fourth of July neighborhood breakfast... so between the two of us church activities are our lives at the moment.
Sadie is walking all over the place, but only about nine steps at a time before she biffs it. She has grown a nice little mohawk that blows in the wind on our little bike rides around the neighborhood. Sadie really enjoys flipping the pages of books and has been really cuddly a lot which I just LOVE! She also imitates a lot of things I say to her and is getting really good at being quiet when we say prayers unless I mention her "dada" and then she has some fun things to add. She is going to be one year old in a few weeks! I can't wait to see her dig into her birthday cake.
Sadie was such a good sport while we were down in Utah. We grabbed my sisters chair, drove to this old house in Lehi and went to town taking pictures. To see more go here. Thanks Lisa & Dad for your help.
Coming soon to a gallery near you...
I'm down here in Utah having a gay ol' time with my family until Saturday. Thursday is my little brother's wedding and I have included a preview of pictures to come. This one is of Erica's gorgeous wedding hair. My three sisters, Erica (practically my sister) and I are off to get manicures and pedicures right now. GIRLS NIGHT!
Sadie was scared of grass for the longest time, but has now overcome her fears and is cruising all over the place...
Brian and I have been excited with the progress our garden is making. The peppers are flourishing and everything is starting to pop up. Even the onions that were planted upside down (an honest mistake :) are making their debut!
Brian has got the best ideas. One night he spent a few hours putting together signs for our herb garden. He glued pieces of wood together and burnt each name on. He is so dang crafty! I told him to keep going and make a sign for everything in the garden too. I'm keeping him busy.
On Monday I had a meeting at my house and Sadie watched this little girl start pulling at the grass on this plant. Before that I don't even think she noticed the plant was there. So I was in on the computer and Brian was outside working in the yard and when we found Sadie she was eating dirt like it was no one's business. One by one my decor is being moved into the laundry room. I realize this is just the beginning of many more messes to come... and I am not ready for it!
So I am wondering if there is some parenting technique out there to teach kids not to touch something? Like some repetitive things you are suppose to do, or is this just wishful thinking :)
