bear lake 2008

we had fun with the croxford family at the annual bear lake trip! the kids got a hit out of the huge fish at the dock. we fed some a few goldfish crackers and all the other fish came a runnin...or, a swimmin! zach then started tempting the fish with his finger tips and the kids giggled for a while! he is the favorite uncle recently (or just the newest!) thanks for the fun trip, fam!

tag twist!

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, or if you just met me, anything you remember!

2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.

welcome

a few gift cards to the best store ever -- target, seven dollars, a screwdriver, my two hands, and voila! we have a new file cabinet.

welcome to our home, little guy. sorry we don't have much room for you in this place - but you will be very helpful for me to keep everything organized and hold my printer! you match our other shelves so perfectly!

ten tag

thanks for the tag, meg!

Ten interesting things about me....

1. i want to learn about gardening. meg...when can I come learn?
2. i can sing the whole intro, word for word, to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air show. sad, I know.
3. i love watching Rachel Ray cook. she makes it look so easy! i want to get into cooking more.
4. i love bread in every form and flavor. yay carbs! :)
5. i want to start a foundation for children with disabilities in Ecuador.
6. i painted our bathroom all by myself and I think it looks pretty dang good! now that kitchen. what should i do with those ugly tiles? no color will go well. hmm.
7. i love amusement park rides!
8. i often drive around and just look at houses -- I love it!
9. i can fold my tongue all funny so it looks sort of like a 'w'.
10. when i am tired my eyes go all crooked and funny.

i tag lacey, laura, and amanda!

under the sea...and the river

my man spends every extra minute he has up the canyon at the logan river, fishing to his little hearts desire. yesterday he decided to save one of the little trout. today we cooked up the little guy (really, it was little) and accompanied it with some more fishy friends -- shrimp!

i also had bought this cute little kit to make sushi rolls (my constant craving). i made these! can you believe that? i know they look a little sloppy...but hey, it was my first try. i plan on practicing more and more.

here is the final product. a fulfilling and fishy meal...with a cherry on top...well, on the side (in your honor, marce!)

kids, music, and me?

I got a new church calling. Yep -- I am the new Primary Chorister. WOW. My jaw dropped when they asked me. His reply was, "what is it you are you worried about?" Are you kidding? I am worried about EVERYTHING -- the creativity required, the tiny population of kids (maybe 1o or 15 in the whole primary), knowing all the songs, and of course the dreaded program..which is coming up quick in September...just in time for the other sister currently in charge to move out of the ward and for me to attempt to take over. Ya. That's going to be funny!

I know it will be a challenge, and since I love kids, of course I will have fun -- I think I am still just in the shocked/overwhelmed stage thinking of all the stuff I need to plan to make the kids really excited about singing. The Lord has asked me to do this...so I am sure he will help out, too! If anyone has suggestions or ideas of things they have done....I am way open to hear anything!

you're the men

we love you guys!