So while we play with markers, he hands me bouquets, and I wonder... are these his favorite colors today? Because his mother, certainly, can never choose just one favorite color from day to day.
January 28, 2011
1.2.3 red yellow and blue
Markers seem to be the best solution for playing with colors; until he discovers that the lids can come off! Crayons end up in the chompers, and colored pencils make me nervous when he stands up holding on to them with glee.... don't run!
January 24, 2011
just try it, honey
After his nap, this was Mont's 2nd day of
trying peanut butter and honey sandwiches
(little mini squares cut by yours truly):
a little sticky:
a little sweet:
*notice his battle wounds inflicted by the Indian furniture screen? Not so bad looking in these photos.. He just wanted to turn on some light switches, and he stepped on a toy, then cheese-grated down the screen with his chin, lip, and nose... that happened Friday night (while Mark was out, in a yurt)
28/29 weeks
Before Mark ran off to work one morning this week, I asked him to take a belly shot or two... this girl wasn't going to have any of her in there if I didn't start soon! So here we go with a late start:
The true side shot:
Trying to look 'less tired' for an am shoot:
Mont started to pull on my leg and dance around:
So we got goofy:
On to week 29! If she comes when Mont did, I only have 9 1/2 more weeks! holy shmokies!
January 23, 2011
a night out, in a yurt
Our Bishop posted this on his FB about the experience they all (Mark included) had last night. Can't Relief Society do something like this?? I mean.. come on, what a fun trip!
"Spent a wonderful time this weekend with the Priest Quorum. We cross-country ski'd up Eagle River Valley about 3 miles on Friday night, spent the night in a Yurt, eating great food, telling jokes, and having a very spiritual discussion about Book of Mormon Heroes, recognizing the Spirit, and missions. The setting was beautiful next to some rapids on the river, fresh blanket of snow and wolves howling in the distant."
The food they had was rib-eye steaks, potatoes, green beans, with apple pie and ice cream for dessert. The jokes they told were about a club-foot and a wood-eye, the Book of Mormon heroes were several, including Nephi, Moroni, Captain Moroni, Ammon, and Mark's heros (or heroines) were Ishmael's daughters "cause they were all hot" (no wonder he's in young mens! haa).
What a fun night - wish I had either a) gone with, or b) been able to see some pictures! Mark's hands were pretty full with bags, skis, and pulling sleds with food. I don't blame him... Mark says we'll hike up there "with our little munchkins" this summer. I'm excited!
*I only knew what a "yurt" was because I watch Sarah Richardson on HGTV - isn't cable the best?!
"Spent a wonderful time this weekend with the Priest Quorum. We cross-country ski'd up Eagle River Valley about 3 miles on Friday night, spent the night in a Yurt, eating great food, telling jokes, and having a very spiritual discussion about Book of Mormon Heroes, recognizing the Spirit, and missions. The setting was beautiful next to some rapids on the river, fresh blanket of snow and wolves howling in the distant."
The food they had was rib-eye steaks, potatoes, green beans, with apple pie and ice cream for dessert. The jokes they told were about a club-foot and a wood-eye, the Book of Mormon heroes were several, including Nephi, Moroni, Captain Moroni, Ammon, and Mark's heros (or heroines) were Ishmael's daughters "cause they were all hot" (no wonder he's in young mens! haa).
What a fun night - wish I had either a) gone with, or b) been able to see some pictures! Mark's hands were pretty full with bags, skis, and pulling sleds with food. I don't blame him... Mark says we'll hike up there "with our little munchkins" this summer. I'm excited!
*I only knew what a "yurt" was because I watch Sarah Richardson on HGTV - isn't cable the best?!
January 7, 2011
little sweetie
Last night was a baby shower for a very good friend of mine. She has been trying to adopt for years, and it has now happened.. oh we are all just thrilled for her and her husband. For 5 week old Madeline Ray Thomas, I painted a little green apple for her. It was a canvas I had on hand from before when they nearly adopted before (my friends have been through the ringer a few times). But it found it's rightful home, and it turned out just how I'd hoped. Now I just need to start signing J.J. Reeder... not Jayci Jr. ha!
acrylic on canvas
9 x 12"
1/5/2011
9 x 12"
1/5/2011
vacation
When I think about the trip we took, I think of three things: flying, family and flying! In all, we took 11 flights to get to two places. That meant... I got sick quite a few times. I love being pregnant!
We went to the beautiful state of Hawaii for our first destination, to visit with my family. it was great seeing them again, and also really great to be in some warm rain and warm sunshine.
The rain I'm talking about was incredible! I've only seen rain like that once before and it was in Brazil - very tropical and heavier than you'd believe. The mud was insane (and everywhere from the flash flooding), and turned the marina that lovely rusty brown color.
Recognize that ship? It's the BLACK PEARL from Pirates of the Caribbean! I had no idea they had been filming a fourth movie, but now I'm really, really excited. Mark says it looks less complex than the third and more down to the basics of pirates. The ship was really intricate looking (from as far as we were), and really spectacular. Made me want to wear some rags, tie on a bandana, maybe even sport an eyepatch to climb aboard! I would have done it!!
After Hawaii, we jet setted for Utah.. landing back where hot cocoa and fireplaces are needed. It was a nice balance to have a little sun, then a little snow.
The entire family was there - it had been a couple of years since we last saw Mark's older brother Mo and his wife Tory. They just found out they're expecting a baby BOY. I will have a nephew! And Mont and ___?___ will have a cousin! Here's the family picture we took for Stacey's V-day card send out:
We had lots we wanted to do, lots we did do, and some we didn't do. One of the things we almost did was visit the lights at Temple Square. We had gone to visit my grandparents and got to pass them with a cranky Mont wanting cookies. They were beautiful! Maybe next time, Mont.. I'll be sure to bring the cookies.
I got my peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma, Mont had his first candy cane, and we had plenty of chocolate between the three of us, and lots of boxes to open and presents to play with. It was a great trip... but next time I'll hope for more direct flights!
Mont loved the boxes... Merry Christmas and happy giving!
We went to the beautiful state of Hawaii for our first destination, to visit with my family. it was great seeing them again, and also really great to be in some warm rain and warm sunshine.
The rain I'm talking about was incredible! I've only seen rain like that once before and it was in Brazil - very tropical and heavier than you'd believe. The mud was insane (and everywhere from the flash flooding), and turned the marina that lovely rusty brown color.
Recognize that ship? It's the BLACK PEARL from Pirates of the Caribbean! I had no idea they had been filming a fourth movie, but now I'm really, really excited. Mark says it looks less complex than the third and more down to the basics of pirates. The ship was really intricate looking (from as far as we were), and really spectacular. Made me want to wear some rags, tie on a bandana, maybe even sport an eyepatch to climb aboard! I would have done it!!
After Hawaii, we jet setted for Utah.. landing back where hot cocoa and fireplaces are needed. It was a nice balance to have a little sun, then a little snow.
The entire family was there - it had been a couple of years since we last saw Mark's older brother Mo and his wife Tory. They just found out they're expecting a baby BOY. I will have a nephew! And Mont and ___?___ will have a cousin! Here's the family picture we took for Stacey's V-day card send out:
We had lots we wanted to do, lots we did do, and some we didn't do. One of the things we almost did was visit the lights at Temple Square. We had gone to visit my grandparents and got to pass them with a cranky Mont wanting cookies. They were beautiful! Maybe next time, Mont.. I'll be sure to bring the cookies.
I got my peppermint bark from Williams Sonoma, Mont had his first candy cane, and we had plenty of chocolate between the three of us, and lots of boxes to open and presents to play with. It was a great trip... but next time I'll hope for more direct flights!
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