12 X 12 - March 2014

Because of the odd number of days in February, the 12th once again fell on a Wednesday. I thought it would basically be a carbon copy of the post I did last month, but Megan's cheerleading practice and piano lesson were canceled and scouts was canceled, so it was a bit different of a Wednesday than it usually is.

 

The time change was still affecting Sade on Wednesday, which meant I had to wake her up to get her ready for school. Most often she is awake long before I am:

 

Just a quick shot before we left the house:

 

 

I came home and made myself breakfast. We were out of tuna fish so instead I made myself a salmon patty. Which is basically salmon, egg, saltine crackers, lemon juice, and pepper mixed up together and then cooked in a skillet. Weird?

 

Our stove has been acting up for years, and within the last 4 months or so has stopped igniting. In order for it to light I have to risk life and limb (and eyebrows) and bring open flame in contact with the gas:

 

 

I spent the morning cleaning and talking on the phone. I hate when friends move but feel so happy that they are only a phone call away:

 

 

Soon it was time to pick up Sadie lady from Kinder. She was very excited to show me that she earned her very first Somerset Sight Word Medallion:

 

 

I have no recollection what we did that afternoon (I'm sure it was thrilling) but soon it was time to pick up Megs. We had to hurry back home so we could get Sade ready for cheer practice. The requisite pony tail:

 

 

 

(I also realize the shirt I am wearing is incredibly unflattering, and I look pregnant in this pic, but I'm posting it anyway).

 

Brandon Mull the author of Fablehaven is visiting the kids school next week, so I also had to fill out and turn in the order form so Jackson could receive an autographed copy of the Fablehaven series:

 

 

Then it was back to the school to drop Sade off and turn in our form. Jackson was staying after for his Battle of the Books meeting, so Megan and I did a little grocery shopping while we waited for them to finish. There are times I am okay with phone use and times I am not. While stopped to put milk in the cart is a time I am not.

 

 

Soon it was time to pick up Jackson and Sadie and head home.

 

After dinner Sade enjoyed the weather:

 

 

She has been struggling with a cold and cough all week and the time outside exacerbated it. Her cough got pretty bad so she cuddled with me on the couch for a while:

 

 

After she left Jackson joined me:

 

 

Eventually Eric and Megan left for Young Women's/Men's and I made jam:

 

 

Sometimes I am so domestic I don't know what to do with myself.

Utah - Soldier Hollow

Our last big event while in Utah was sledding at Soldier Hollow. It was FANTASTIC! As we drove out to Midway we were slightly worried because it was so windy, but wonderfully when we arrived the wind completely stopped. The weather could not have been more perfect. We all ended up hot and had to unzip our ski jackets.

 

Pure joy:

 

 

Our first order of business was tube choosing:

 

 

Then we began the short walk up to the mechanism that pulls you up the hill:

 

 

It was fun and relaxing:

 

 

Once you get to the top you have to trek just a little ways to one of the 1,200 foot sliding lanes:

 

 

Family pics:

 

 

Towards the end of our two hour time limit Sade got a little snow in her boot and declared herself done. Her sock was wet so we stuck a mitten on her foot and I found it to be hilarious. I realize no one else finds it that funny, but for some reason I would crack up every time I saw her.

 

 

Really this was so much fun. If I lived close by I would want to go all of the time.

 

This may be my most favorite video I have ever made. Jackson was supposed to be in it but we lost him at the top:

 

Utah - Monster Jam

After awakening on Day 2 we did a little shopping and then went and saw "The Secret Life Of Walter Mitty" which we all really enjoyed. I find myself hearkening back to scenes from the movie and feeling inspired all over again. I also should mention that the tickets were only $1.50 a piece!!! Cheap movie theaters rank right up there with fry sauce about the things I miss about Utah.

 

Anyway......I was THRILLED to discover that Monster Jam was taking place in SLC the weekend we were in town. I have been wanting to take the kids for years, but because Las Vegas always hosts the finals, and tickets are so expensive for that particular event, it has never worked out. But when you go to Monster Jam in different cities it is downright affordable.

 

Everyone else didn't share my enthusiasm, but I just knew that after experiencing it first hand they would be converted.

 

Monster Jam Saturday Night!

 

 

Countdown to show time:

 

 

The crowd went CRAZY when Grave Digger made his appearance:

 

 

More monster pics:

 

 

It's thrilling!

 

 

Family pics:

 

 

We were all anxiously awaiting the finale that would showcase Grave Diggers final run of the night. He soon took the field (?) and then his truck died. 3 times. Womp, womp, womp....

 

 

But all that really matters here is that I was right. EVERYONE had fun, thought it was exciting, and loved it!

 

A little video for your viewing pleasure: