My Love of Music

I think I learned to love music before I was even born. My mom was always humming a tune no matter the time of day. When music is playing I can't help but want to jam to it. If I am in a place where I can't dance it takes everything I have to hold still and will tap my toe to the beat. I always love a feel good song that lifts my spirit. Well, I think I have passed on this love for music and a good beat. On Sunday in Sacrament Meeting there was a musical number consisting of a flute and a violin. It had all my girls at full attention. When it was over Lyndie had to show her true appreciation for the job well done and clapped very enthusiastically. It was great. I felt the same way. I hope she always enjoys good music.

Our Staycation

Whenever we go to the city we are so busy shopping we hardly ever stop to play. So last weekend we decided we were just going to play in the "BIG" city (; We first visited the Draper temple open house. I think Olivia's jaw hit the floor when I told her she got to go INSIDE the temple. The entire tour Lyndie kept saying that everything was "HUGE" in a not so quiet voice and she loved the "moo tows" at the baptismal font. We made sure to stay at a motel that had a pool but when we got there they had it closed for the weekend to make repairs. So the girls found other ways to entertain themselves.

I think I gave birth to aliens. We laughed so hard! Olivia figured out how to do this while we were trying to find somewhere else to swim with no luck.

I was a little picture happy. Our drive to the temple and then after a bite to eat at IKEA. Grace said that IKEA is now officially her favorite store.

A little photo op on our way to get some yummy chocolate.

This is the look of a happy mom that had a great weekend just relaxing.

We also went to the BYU vs. Airforce basketball game. The girls had a blast and came away a bit hoarse after all the cheering. We ended up getting to see my brother Brian and his wife all the way from Portland. I also got to meet Tony's Aunt and cousins for the first time. Family is the greatest!! The more the merrier. Now back to reality after a fun weekend.

Girls Gone Crazy

We sent the girls out to unload the truck after cutting wood. I guess I left my camera in the truck because this is what I found........

They call this one "HAMMY" (from over the hedge).

QUILTS

I have the most amazing sister-in-laws! The three of them got together and put a "life" quilt together for my parents for Christmas. It is SO BEAUTIFUL! Not only pieced and quilted beautifully but the personal story behind each block is so awesome. You can't buy that kind of gift from a store. I am so thankful for the love that all of my in-laws (both sister and brother) have for my parents and we love them all too. Great job sisters-in-laws!!
(For the inside scoop on each quilt block see my mom's blog.)


I also did a little quilting myself. When I was in high school I would go to my older sister's house and nanny her boys for the summer. We started making quilts out of old t-shirts that meant something to us but we no longer wore. I think the first one we made was a concert t-shirt quilt. Last year her oldest son graduated from high school and went to BYU. So she secretly has been gathering his school, work, and play shirts and sent them my way. This was my first "boy quilt" and I think it turned out pretty good. It is always scary to put so much work into something and then hope that the recipient is pleased. By the look on Jordan's face I think I was successful.