Thursday, May 29, 2008

I Love A Good Deal!!

If any of you know me well, I love to shop... clearance. Its really all I feel that I can afford most days. I hate spending too much on stuff, especially stuff I don't need. Maybe one day I will feel like I have more money and can spend more. Anyway, today at Wal-Mart I went with the need to find a new purse. Mine has been through the runner, and I am always changing purses. I find it fun to get new ones and change it up a bit. Well they had clearance on purses today. I found two purses for Boo, one that is Eeyore, and the other is Tinkerbell, both for a dollar! A dollar!! I also found a cute diaper bag that is pink striped, and the tag said that it was $12 but it was a nice bag. So I set it in my cart and continued, leaving me to decide later if I really wanted a bag I didn't need for $12. Turns out at check out time, it was a dollar too! Score!!! Then I found this beauty. A dollar too!! It's kind of crazy, but I think I like it. What do you think? Too weird to use as a grown up purse? Too bright? I need your opinion!

Sentimentality

I'm not usually one to be sentimental about my hubby, at least in public to other people. Why tell someone else, when I can just tell him, right? Anyway, but I saw this on a friends blog and thought it would be fun to do, so bare with me through some gushy-ness.

Basics:
1. Who is your guy? My hubby of course, Bo Dree
2. How long have you been together? We have been married for 5 ½ years, but known each other much, much longer
3. Dating/Engaged/Married? See previous question
4. How old is your man? He just turned 27 and he's not sure he likes it!

You or your guy?:
1. Who eats more? Depends on the day and what we are eating. He can definitely out do me when it comes to breakfast foods especially biscuits and gravy.
2. Who said "I love you" first? Him. He was saying it to me when we were first friends. I think he kind of worried me a little by how forward he could be. I quickly got over that and learned how sweet he really was.
3. Who weighs more? Him. But not if he keeps up his weight loss. Although I almost passed him when I was prego.
4. Who sings better? Are you kidding?! HIM!! Have you heard my hubby, he's amazing. He should sing more.... Hint, Hint...
5. Who's Older? Him, by a little more than a year. Although we were in the same grade in school.
6. Who's smarter? He would say me, but he cuts himself way too short. There are a lot of things that he knows that I am so clueless about. He's always been cutting himself short, thank you to Zane and Fred for telling him otherwise in school, he's very grateful to you guys.

Different Ways:
7. Who's temper is worse? Its a toss-up, I show mine more but when his shows its worse. Luckily, he never really gets mad, I think I've only seen him really mad 2 or 3 times the whole time I've known him - 12 years!
8. Who does the laundry? Me, unless I don't get to his work clothes in time then he does that batch, but mostly just me - I really don't mind either. I can sit on my bed and fold while watching TV, it's not so bad.
9. Who does the dishes? Me. It is a pretty rare occasion when he does do them, but I'm okay with that. He works so hard for our family, it's the least I can do.
10. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? ...When you are looking at it? Him.
11. Who's feet are bigger? His, although he has pretty small feet for a guy. His feet are cute! Since having a baby my feet got bigger, so I'm catching up pretty fast.
12. Who's hair is longer? Mine of course. I always said I couldn't marry anyone with longer hair than me. He's actually pretty particular about having his hair short.
13. Who's better with the computer? Me. I think it runs in my family. And I think he's okay with that.
14. Who mows the lawn? Him. I've never even done it. I'm a wuss.
15. Who pays the bills? Me. Because I'm a control freak. Also, Bo claims he can't do it because he doesn't write checks.
16. Who cooks dinner? Me. Another Domestic job that I do because he's so wonderful to go to work for us every day (& night like he did last night - they had a pole down and he was gone from 8:00pm to 6:00am this morning, What a trooper!)
17. Who drives when you are together? We share, but I think I drive more. I get really car sick, and when I drive I don't get sick. Plus I really like driving, and he doesn't mind letting me.
18. Who pays when you go out to dinner? We don't have separate money... so, us? Or if you really want to get technical, him since I don't work. I wish I got paid for the work/job I do, but that's the life of a mom I guess.
19. Who's the most stubborn? Probably me. He would say me.
20. Who is the first one to admit when they're wrong? Probably him. He is so sweet, and I like to get my way. But I'm trying to be better.
21. Who's parents do you see more? Probably mine. Although when we go visit we see both sets. But mine come see us here, so yeah, mine.
22. Who named your dog? We don't have one because of allergies. We wish we could... but we would probably let Boo name it though.
23. Who kissed who first? I'd have to say, him. It might've been mutual, but I'll say just a little more him.
24. Who asked who out? Him. Want the story of the first date? Here.
25. What did you do? Went to a school dance.
26. Who's more sensitive? Me. Definitely me. I cry all the time!
27. Who's taller? Me. By about a quarter inch. I try to claim we are the same with bare feet.
28. Who has more friends? Probably me. But we have a lot of the same friends that we have had a long time.
29. Who has more siblings? Me. I have 5, he has 2 (well technically speaking he has 4, 2 adopted, 2 half, but we don't count the half ones. And even if we did, I still have more).
30. Who wears the pants in the relationship? He would say me. But I don't think I do. I get my way a lot of the time, but that's just because he loves me. We really try to work together in everything we do.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Cooking With Daddy

A tradition that Bo's family does is making caramels. This last weekend we went up to a reunion for Bo's moms family and Bo was given the assignment to bring caramels by his mother since she didn't have the time or energy to do them. On wednesday of last week we made 3 batches and on Thursday we wrapped them all. That's about 425 caramels! Not counting the ones that Boo made off with, every few minutes she tried to come to the table and steal one and run off to eat her newly stolen spoils. But I guess she earned them, she did help make them!
Doesn't she just look like a big helper? Aren't they so cute in their aprons, ready to cook? She was so excited to be up helping daddy make caramels. To the future generations of caramel makers!
The reunion was a sucess, (I have pictures to post), but when it was all over, there was only a small handful of caramels left. Bo is glad everyone liked them so much. Caramel Recipe

Silly Faces

Boo is getting better at smiling for the camera. Just a bunch of silly faces...

There is nothing better than a sleeping babe...
Except for maybe a sleeping babe in her daddy's lap.

Friends & Family

I had a friend say to me this weekend that she doesn't know anyone in my list of blog friends/family because I list them by name instead of author. My sister did this and it seemed to be explanatory enough, so here it is: (I'll update it in case I add anyone new, and I'll put a link to it in the side bar for future reference)

Family:
Bo's Wily Bantering - My Hubby
Bucketheads - My brother-in-law
Crumb Crunchers - My older brother and his wife's
Ellen Simper Art - My mom's blog
Knudsen Clan - Bo's cousins and my high school friend
Live in the Moment - Bo's cousin
Making Bread - My older sister
Matt and Carrie plus one - My cousin and her husband
Mom in NEAZ - My mom's Website
Outdoor Adventure Kid - My Brother and his wife's kid clothing website
Priceless Moments - Bo's cousins
Riedlinger Family - Bo's cousins
Tales From The Empty Nest - Bo's Aunt & Uncle
The Adventures of Lulu and Bedelia - My older brother and his wife's blog
The Scary Life - My cousin
The Yazinators - My niece and her family (of my older sister)

Friends from up north:
Deets' Daily
English Gone Awry
Jesse & Amber
Never A Dull Moment
The Corporate Gypsy
The Goings On...
The Life of Steven

Friends from the valley:
Moss Family
Our Happy Family
The Ellsworth Family
Willis Family

Friends that live in the valley but are also from up north:
Kaddy's Randoms Thoughts
Lloyd Zeffler
Lloyd Zeffler Photography
The Chaotic Life of the Wouters
The Ewton Chronicles

Friends from here:
A Beautiful Family

Other:
The Lee's Movie Reviews
Recipes of our Lives

Funny Dance Videos

I found these on You Tube and they made me laugh so I thought I would share. I had never seen the first one but had heard of it. What a work out!

This second one I found too and it made me smile. How many of these dances have you done?!

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

Silliness IS Genetic

This is a video I took a couple days ago. Boo is imitating her dad saying silly things. My camera officially sucks when taking video but just hearing what she says is pretty funny still. Some of the video matches up, and the faces she was making and her body language was really funny. Most of her silly sayings ended in "forever", "I love you... forever!", "I want biscuits and gravy.. forever!". She is such a character! I'm afraid we have a little drama on our hands...

Monday, May 19, 2008

Yet Another Milestone

Yeah for me! Last night I finished H.P. Goblet of Fire. I was a little concerned that I wouldn't actually finish; I'm not the best at reading long books. As I have mentioned in the previous posts, the book was good and I enjoyed the little detail added to the book that was left out of the movie, which has pretty much been the same with each book. I am at a loss to say anything different. I have been surprised that I have enjoyed reading them. Everyone was telling me how "good" the books were, and I didn't really believe them before I started. Now after reading 4 of the 7 books and started into the 5th book I can see how they could say that. Personally I wouldn't say they were "good", I would give them the title of entertaining. I have been thoroughly entertained by them. I look forward to the 3 remaining books. I am a little intimidated by the 6th and 7th book because I haven't seen the movie to correspond with it. Bo told me last night that that would make them better, but I like know what's coming. So we'll see what I think after I finish. Until I finish the next book...

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Movie Reviews

I posted a new "sorta" movie review, so check it out. I haven't been really posting on there for reasons previously mentioned, but I wasn't really getting a lot of feed back before that so I am in the process of deciding whether or not to keep the site. Opinions?

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

You Can Have It When You Pry It From My Sleeping, Death-Grip Hands

Boo was really sweet to me for Mothers Day, although we confused her a little bit by celebrating two holidays at once. She couldn't figure out what she was supposed to be saying; "Happy Mothers Day Mom" or "Happy Birthday Dad". Being Sunday, we went to church and at church for Mothers Day they gave all the moms roses. We got them after we had finished Relief Society, and because we are women, of course our class ran late so Bo and Boo were waiting outside the class room for me. I came out and this is the conversation that followed:

Boo: Mommy!
Me: Hey you.
Boo: (Eyeing the rose in my hand and with a look of amazement on her face) What is that?
Me: A flower.
Boo: (With a contemplating look) You got a flower at your class?...
Me: Yeah because I'm a mommy.
Boo: But, you got it at your class?
Me: Yeah... (Now understanding that she is thinking that she might've gone to the wrong class today and thinking if she can switch enrollment from nursery to Relief society)
Boo: Is it for me?
Me: No, they gave it to me for Mothers Day.
Boo: (Hearing her cue) HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MOMMY!
Me: Thanks honey.
Boo: Is that flower for me?
Me: No...
Boo: You got that flower in your class? Is it for me?
Me: Yes and no, but you can hold it if you want to.
Boo: Okay....
*We proceed to the door to leave, and she must've already forgotten...
Boo: (telling someone standing at the door) Look at my flower I got! I LOVE my flower.
Me: Whatever...

I gave up thinking I was ever going to get my flower back. We have late church right now which makes it so Boo doesn't usually or ever get a nap on Sunday. I guess Mothers Day just wore her out because she fell asleep on the way home with the rose firmly grasp in her hand. Bo actually tried to pry it from her grip and she put up a fight in her sleep.

Monday, May 12, 2008

The Best Day Ever

Boo and I were coloring the other day together, she usually finished before I do, I guess I'm a slow colorist. Anyway, when I finally finished after she had bugged me about a hundred times to be done, she came over to inspect my finished product. Here's how it went:

Me: Hey, look! I'm done!
Boo: Oh, let me see...
Me: What do you think?
Boo: Is this for me?
Me: Sure...
Boo: Oh, thanks! You are my best friend ever!

Her picture, along with the one she got from me are now proudly hung on her wall at just her height. She admires them often. I didn't even know she knew the concept of a best friend, but apparently I'm her best friend EVER! I am the luckiest person in the world!!

Holiday Competition

Mothers Day this year was really good. Although it was quite the competition... Once every six years I have to share my mothers day with Bo. It really kind of cancels out they all powering excuse that I use "But it's Mothers Day, so I can". He counter acts me with "But it's my birthday, so I can more". Yes, Bo turned 27 yesterday! HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABE!!


We also had to share the holiday with my sister, yesterday she had her anniversary, Mothers Day and it was also her due date! HAPPY ANNIVERSARY LAURA AND JOHN!! Hope the baby comes soon!! ☺

Also, Happy Mothers day to my own mother! You're a great mom, and I'm glad that you are mine!
(Mom with Laura and Dallan, and pregnant with me!)

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Long overdue, here are the pictures from our trip up north a month ago. The slide show is of Boo riding a horse and then helping feed a calf. We always visit with "P" family when we go up north, and Boo just loves going there. She loves seeing their horses and helping feed them.

This is Bo filling up before we headed home. What a goof ball! That's why I love him.

We were greeted into Willcox as the sun set and I tied taking some pictures from the car. Car rides make for bumpy pictures. I thought this one turned out nice.

Zoo Trip

We went to the Tucson Zoo last week and had a blast! My friend Jordan had already been there so she knew the way around which made the trip much better. It's a smaller zoo so you are able to walk around the entire zoo in about an hour and a half. We took two strollers, I push the one with the 2 year olds and Jordan pushed her little one in the other. This made for an interesting ride around the zoo, the girls didn't want to stay on the stroller. They had a good time seeing all the animals. We will definitely be going back soon. Bo has never really been to the zoo before so Boo is very excited to plan a trip to take her daddy to the zoo. I picked a couple of my favorite pictures from the trip but then decided to just include them all in a slide show. Enjoy!

The first picture was one of the first animals we saw, it was a spectacle bear. It was just cute sitting there, taking it all in. And second, is of their usual stance when looking at the animals. Olivia is quite the climber so she was usually trying to scale the fence, Boo isn't as coordinated but tried her hardest to climb as high. The girls rode on the stroller but not like this, this was on our way out of the zoo and they were both wanting to sit in the front so we squeezed both of their bums into it.

This was at the entrance of the zoo, and the girls got a kick out of sitting on it. They had to take turns with who sat in front.

Jordan took this last picture and it turned out to be our favorite. I cropped it to try and fade the people out of the background. They were hugging at any chance they got, they are really great friends.

Here are the rest of the crazy pictures we took:

Saturday, May 3, 2008

This and That and a Little of Another

I swear I didn't move to Denmark and change my name, I just haven't felt like blogging. And really, I have been blogging, at least as much as a normal person does, just not as much as I usually do in my blogging crazed world (I only have 8 posts in April, that compared to the 32 in March shows how much I really wasn't around the blog last month). We have had a couple crazy weeks and I do have pictures to post from those weeks, but I haven't gotten around to posting them. Here's a quick update on a couple of important things, until I feel up to blogging...

-I still have not posted pictures from our trip up north, that was nearly a month ago... It was a good trip, but I actually wasn't as crazy with my camera as usual. I did get some pretty cute pictures of Boo feeding a baby cow, so those will be up soon.

-Speaking of up north, we will be making another trip in a couple weeks. Bo's moms family is having a reunion that we are planning to attend. It's a good excuse to get out of town for a couple days and relax while visiting, and eating of course... Isn't that what always happens at reunions?

-We really have had a rough couple weeks but nothing compared to 3 weeks ago. I'll leave it at that, it was a really hard thing for us and I was planning on blogging about it, but I'm not quite over it yet. I know what you're thinking "Why post that when she wasn't even planning on telling us what she's talking about!" And you're right, lucky for you Bo wrote about it on his blog - Click here if your curiosity got the better of you...

-On a happier note, we went to the zoo this past week. My friend Jordan got a wild hair one day and decided to go to the zoo. Boo was more than happy to oblige. It was nice to get out of the house for the day and have fun and enjoy good company. It was slightly hotter than I would've liked but it's getting to be summer, but what was I really expecting?! Again, I took lots of pictures and I will post them. There are some really cute ones of her and Olivia. Jordan is much more on the ball than me and she already posted some, check them out here.

-The last two weekends have been spent slaving away in the backyard. It was very much over-run with weeds so we tried to get that taken care of. Last Saturday was a full day of just weeding the yard, and even after a long, sweat filled day today, it's still not where I would like it to be. We also got some pots and flowers to help make the yard look better. I got flowers, Bo got vegetables. He seems to want to get something out of his hard work, I on the other hand just want my yard to look nice. Boo has quite enjoyed our interest in the backyard, she follows us around copying everything we do. She's getting so big! I will post pictures when it's looking a little bit nicer...

That's about all the things I have to post about, but keep a watchful eye on our blog for these things and others to come. In the mean time, my sister has added a whole bunch of recipes to my recipe blog. Also if you want to be a contributor, let me know, we would love more input. I have some stuff to post on there, as well as a whole slew of movie reviews, so I'll post to let you know when I do that. Until then, be sure to see the recipes from my sister. Check them out!