Thursday, February 4, 2010

Girls Get Away - St George, UT

Last weekend I got to spend time with some of my favorite girl friends. We came from MN, AZ, UT, OH, NC and SWITZERLAND! I didn't take a ton of pics and this is the only one that I have with all of us. We had just worked out at the gym and gone on a beautiful hike in the canyon, hence the grungy look.

We spent the weekend: laughing, talking, laughing, crying, laughing, eating, watching a couple movies, getting facials, talking, shopping, sitting in the hot tub, hiking, laughing, working out, talking, going to church, and did I mention laughing. Thanks so much to Rebecca's parents for letting us use their vacation home. Between all of us we have 27 kids with 2 more on the way. Believe me it was one relaxing weekend and a much needed get away for all of us. Scott did a good job keeping the kids alive and even had the house cleaned up when I came home. I am so grateful for friends that inspire me to be a better person, are great examples and are so much fun to be around!

Volcano Cake

While I was gone last weekend, the kids created this volcano cake (inspired by Ella). Ella usually has pretty big ideas and many times I hesitate to let her follow through with her plans, worrying that it's just going to turn into a big mess. I'm glad Scott let her take over - I think it turned out pretty good. Not sure I would want to eat grey frosting though.

Frames for my friends!

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My friend, Darci, inspired me to make these frames for my girls getaway last weekend! Super easy and cheap - that's what I like!

Monday, January 25, 2010

Trying to figure out how to make photo collages...




Ella was getting ready to go get her hair cut and she wanted me to take some pics of her long hair. She only got 2 inches taken off, so it doesn't look a ton different. I never would have imagined all the hair drama that can occur at her age. I'm sure I'm not remembering my tween years very well though.

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Trying to figure out how to enlarge photos on the blog


Wow! That took a while, but I did it! I found the help here


A barn inVermont... I love this photo!



An old barn in rural Wisconsin

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Scott's Job - Whatever!

Here are some pics from Scott's last business trip. It's really hard for me to believe that's he's actually working. To me it looks like he's traveling the world eating ice cream.

Hong Kong

Mt. Fugi from the plane

Shanghai



Singapore

Victoria peak in Hong Kong

Haagen - Dazs shop in Shanghai


Dim sum - Haagen-Dazs style


Friday, January 22, 2010

Saving $$$


I went to an Enrichment class this week and the topic was Money Saving Tips. I was amazed at a couple of the women who shared how they save a TON of money on their grocery and household bills using the power of the coupon/store promotions. I'm not sure I'll ever be a full fledged coupon clipper, but I did pay attention to the store promotions the other day when I went to the grocery store and I was shocked at how much I saved! I think I may be turning over a new leaf.