Photo Tag!

I was tagged. Here are The Rules: Go to your photo folders, click on the 4th one. Choose the 4th photo. Tag 4 people



*Really random. This pic is from Independence Day 2007 @ the Provo parade. I think those are Clydesdale horses? That's Jaakson's finger pointing at the knight and horse. Rosie, your pic really kicks my pic's BUTT!

Beth, Kim, Angela, and Connie!

Halloween warm-up....

Can you guess which one is Jaakson's? Mine? Klint's?


Jaakson's (*Mommy helped)


Klint's



Mine

Can you believe that they started rotting a couple days ago and I had to throw them out today? :( But I'm going to buy another one tomorrow so we can at least have one during Halloween.

Jason Mraz?.........Oh, I get it.

I've heard of this guy for a few years but never really heard anything that really grabbed my attention. Then came "I'm Yours." I got interested. Then last night I heard "Lucky" featuring Colbie Caillat. So then I added a Jason Mraz station to my Pandora account and listened for a while.......... oh, NOW I get it.. Love this guy! (I've got Colbie's CD, too. Thanks to Haley :)





*If you want to give a listen, it's on my playlist below. :)

Does scary movie equal "R" rating?

Klint and I LOOOOOVE scary movies so naturally October is our favorite time of year! We get to see a lot of scary movies that have been edited for TBS, TNT, AMC and etc. It's hard to find a truly scary/creepy movie sans boobs or vulgarity, right? Why do directors and etc insist on adding all that unnecessary nastiness? SO, I thought I'd post some of my favorite scary/Halloween movies:

Midnight Lace (1960) *Doris Day does a great job in this movie!
Wait Until Dark (1967) *Audrey Hepburn is always good :)
The Village (2004) * I LOVE M. Night Shyamalan.
Lady in the Water
The Sixth Sense
Unbreakable
Signs
The Ring 1 & 2
The Grudge 1 & 2
Shutter *Asian girls do scary well!
The Changeling (1980) *I saw this in middle school in choir class!
Lady in White
Hocus Pocus *This one still makes me laugh.

So, what are your favorites? I need some new stuff to watch for Halloween.

My favorite pics this month....

This is Jaakson and his friend, Jocelyn! Her mom, Lacie, and I have been friends for a few years and we had them about a month apart so they've been buds since they were newborns. We didn't even tell them to hug each other for a pic! Awww!

P.S. The cute shirts Shae and Jaakson are wearing are from Baby Bumpkins! Love 'em!

Woo hoo!

A Perfect Night.....

Finally! An overnight date alone with Klint! Klint made reservations for our anniversary at a hotel and nice restaurant a week in advance. Major points for that. ;)






We stayed overnight in a JACUZZI suite in Salt Lake!!! More points. We had such a great time! We got dressed up and went out to a very quiet, late dinner at an Italian restaurant, Fresco.


Fresco is tucked away in a quaint neighborhood in Salt Lake. VERY romantic. More points, Klint.

It was also snowing lightly. Even though Klint didn't make this happen, points.




We could've gone to a movie or whatnot but we just wanted to head back to our jacuzzi with shakes from Denny's. It was the best night we've had together in a long time because it was JUST US. It was like we were in our own little world for a solid17 hours. Now, I know that may not seem very signifigant to some but ANYONE with kids will especially understand how great that is.



Ahhhh, it was a perfect night.

Ode to my Klint....

As of yesterday, Klint and I have been married 6 YEARS!!! We have had two kids together and many, many memories together and yet, it seems we've only been together for a couple years.....why is that? "Time flies when you're having fun," I guess??? The picture at the top of the page is when Klint proposed to me out in Arizona while we were at a big campout July of 2002. I still get butterflies thinking of that historical moment of my life. My playlist is made up of songs that are special and reflect our journey together through the days of our courtship, engagement, newlywed days, and now. I just have to say, I am truly SO humble and grateful to have the opportunity to know Klint and to be his wife and best friend. Klint has taught me more than I thought possible about unconditional love, what it means to be truly genuine, and how to master my insecurities.
I love this man more than I can express with words. There are too many reasons I love and respect and adore Klint. I knew I was in for it from the beginning when he wrote and recorded a song for me for Valentine's Day after going on only 4 dates. I knew I didn't deserve him when he forgave me countless times for my confused state of mind early in our relationship. I knew I was lucky when he left me notes and presents at home and work often. I knew I was head over heels when I saw him perform in his band for the first time. I knew it was over and that I was in absolute love with him from the moment he mentioned "Sleepless in Seattle" was one of his favorites. And I knew we'd be together forever when I'd gained almost 35 pounds during my first pregnancy with Jaakson and he would tell me every day, unprovoked, that I was beautiful..... and meant it.

Girlfight?

I had a friend bring Gina Carano to my attention and I have to say, I'm impressed! I have never liked watching women's boxing or wrestling before because the women always look and act just like men so I thought it defeats the whole concept. (And the boxing/wrestling matches were always pretty boring). BUT I am now a fan of mixed martial arts/Elite XC fighting! I watched several interviews and fights with Gina Carano and she maintains her femininity in and out of the ring. Finally! A woman who represents classy, athletic WOMEN! Instead of women who seem to wish they were men. Check it out....
Note: the first video is from a movie or documentary called "Ring Girls" and it's not Gina's in the voiceover.

Some Things I Loved This Past Week.....

I LOVED General Conference. I feel like I'm reconverted every General Conference. Sister Silvia Allred's talk on Saturday really stood out in my mind as well as President Uchtdorf's. I also loved Elder Carlos Godoy's talk on Sunday.

WE all LOVED this recipe from recipezaar.com for a morning treat during the first session on Sunday...

1 (1/4 ounce) package dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup margarine
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
4 cups flour

FILLING
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
1/3 cup margarine, softened

ICING
8 tablespoons margarine
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions:
1.For the rolls, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk in a large bowl.
2. Add sugar, margarine salt, eggs, and flour, mix well.
3. Knead the dough into a large ball, using your hands dusted lightly with flour.
4. Put in a bowl, cover and let rise in a warm place about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.
5. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface, until it is approx 21 inches long by 16 inches wide.
6. It should be approx 1/4 thick.
7. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
8. To make filling, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
9. Spread the softened margarine over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the surface.
10. Working carefully, from the long edge, roll the dough down to the bottom edge.
11. Cut the dough into 1 3/4 inch slices, and place in a lightly greased baking pan.
12. Bake for 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
13. While the rolls are baking combine the icing ingredients.
14. Beat well with an electric mixer until fluffy.
15. When the rolls are done, spread generously with icing.

I LOVED the mailman and eBay when I got the new $20 purse and $1.75 red high heels I won...



And Shae has put her two teeth to work as my personal can opener....

"I love you, too..."

Jaakson can be hell-on-wheels but he has such a tender heart, too! His favorite saying lately melts my heart every time. Jaakson will get this really sappy look on his face while we're snuggling or rocking and he'll say, with his eyes closed, "I love you, too." It's so funny and sweet!