Birthdays all around me

Big N had a great day- I made him his mother's lasagna, his best friend came for a visit and the Utes Won!- Needless to say I had to put him to bed- happy to do it.

Also- this is this most beautiful lady in the world- Happy birthday mom!- I am thankful for you!

Bien! 3.81

Some new words at our house to describe the tweenager:

Dedicado

longrador

Buen exito

Buen Trabajo

Ciudadania--

My son, that's right is Premio al Exito Personal.

for those of you that are out of the loop- he had one of the highest GPAs for a Hispanic and was honored at a ceremony.I am proud- he embraces his heritage, it is one more, of the many things to love.

Again?

We love our pictures taken. I told my sister-in-law we did pictures for my mom as an early Christmas present; she thought that would be a great idea for my mother in law as well. Six weeks later- Big N was thrilled to do family pics again. It was a day where all the stars aligned(if there we stars in the day) The weather was perfect. Everyone was able to be there. That is itself is a feat. My brother-in-law splits his time between Sun Valley and Park City and for the one week he was in the UC, my other brother in law,the fireman had the weekend off. Not to mention my sister -in- law the nurse had time off.... and so on. My mother in law's heart was bursting with joy.

p.s. I think my sister-in-laws are so beautiful- I am so glad to have a photo with just us.

8 things to read

Crazy 8's

8 TV Shows I Love to Watch:
1-Arrested Dev. Re-runs
2-30 Rock
3-SNL
4-The Big Bang Theory
5-The King of Queens( cuz everyone says I remind them of Carrie)
6-The Simpson's
7-King of the Hill
8- The might B

8 Favorite Places I Love To Eat:
1-La Dolce Vita
2-Taco Amigo
3-Sensuous
4-Starbucks
5-Flour Girls Dough Boys
6-Paradise Bakery
7-Cafe Rio
8-Kneaders


8 Things That Happened Yesterday:
1-Took both kiddies to school
2-Worked
3-Went to spin class
4-Ate an apple
5- Played with Black Sabbath
6- Did some Laundry
7-Watched Monday night football
8-Talked to Big N

8 Things I Look Forward To:

1- using my ski pass
2-Thanksgiving with my parents
3-Kids programs
4-Trip to Idaho to Ski with the fam
5-The fun gifts I have purchased
6-riding my new indoor bike
7-snow
8-time off

8 Things I Love About Fall:

1-planting things for spring
2-apples
3-leaves
4-snow on the way
5-rides in the canyon
6-hikes in the canyon
7-camping
8-football



8 Things On My Wish List:
1-safety for my loved ones
2-snow
3-lose 5 lbs
4-laser hair removal
5-boob job
6-long hair
7-construction on our great room to happen
8-travel

Amy is an all star at ALL STAR LANES

We want Amy to know we love her so what says love more than bowling?

Private

Going private- you have a week to send me your email.

Roll em in guys

Good and Bad

The Good
1- C's test came back- it is a calcified lesion that can just stay put as long as it doesn't bother her. We get calcification's on our bones, she just happens to have a weird one on her neck- she is wonderful.
2- The Dance opens on Dec 5th- Will this be your year to get the skis out of storage and join me? Our family has passes this year and I am counting down the days! 31 years old and my first season pass- this is when I say- yes I have accomplished something!

The Bad

1- My RLS(not to be confused with RSL) Restless Leg Syndrome. I called in sick to work yesterday after 2 days of non-stop leg pain. I lay on my bed and my legs jump around- I cannot sit through a movie. I wake up every night- about 1:00 am and walk the floors. I've talked to my doctor about treatment for this, but do I really want to become a compulsive gambler- the main side effect? I already have enough bad habits. I try to do 2- 3 bike rides a week and N bought me an indoor bike of my own to work it out- but still, irritability persists. So if I call you from Vegas and I've mortgaged my home just know I'm on some new meds.

Catching up.

These cute girls are cousins. Jess 2nd from the left was in town last month(she lives by Hyde Park in Chicago) for a baby shower.He who shall not be named yet arrives in Dec- it was fun to get together with Shan, Jess and Kodye for a day. Kodye is the cutie on the right, she is also getting a boy in January.

Isn't is amazing that the "ladies" in the first picture are responsible for this troop right here. 2nd generation cousins- Cannon my niece on the right is my brothers daughter but everyone else belongs to the girls above. How fun for cousins to get to know one another(McKinley, Grace, Ashley, Lindsey, Haley, Coby, C and Cannon- yes Coby is the only boy- we have a shortage right now but once Kodye and Jess get their babies it may even out a bit.)

This was our tulip planting, yard winterizing day a while back. We planted 60 tulip bulbs in our new curbed flower bed. I hope spring brings us a nice surprise.

My mother in law is such a garden maiden, she gave all the grand kids garden gear- here C is wearing her gloves, and putting them to use in the pictures above.

The votes are in

I sit here in this great country with my 12 year old son, as he does his school project tonight, which is to add up swing states- with red and blue states. I am emotional as I watch the crowds of people cheer. America decided- History was made -I am so honored to have witnessed it, and I am also so excited my son will remember when history was made.