From the Mouth of Babes

Here is Landen age 2, already "cracking" us up, wearing Mr. Potato heads glasses.

Today after answering Landen's simple question three times, we have the following conversation:

"Landen, I know you understand what I am saying, you are a very smart boy."

"Mom I am very smart at talking, but not so smart at listening.

-I laugh out loud

"Mom, do I crap you up?"

"Yes, son you do."

Book Club

I have been a little bit of a slacker, blogging about my book club. Here is a quick catch up, but I promise to devote a full post to all future meetings. If I can ever weasel the recipes out of there girls, I'll also post some of the fabulous menu items.

Dec. "The Giver" always a great discussion over Tortilla Soup and Corn Pudding
Nov. "The Thirteenth Tale" crazy fascinating book, delightful creamy potato soup and fancy green salad.
Oct. "I Capture the Castle" quirky family, a tiny bit sad, great stuffed bread loaf and another fabulous, fancy green salad.
Sept. "Jane Eyre" a classic must read even good the second time around, great Baked Potato Soup in a bread bowl. (I actually got the soup recipe) will post soon.
Aug. "The Princess Academy" fun easy read, Cucumber sandwiches and Strawberry Salad
July "Twilight" If you haven't read this yet, run out and get it. Lovely bacony tarts and chicken salad croissants.

True Confessions . . .

I have an addiction problem. No sooner had I given up my Diet Coke habit, than my new addiction began to rear its ugly head. Yes, its a kid's computer game. I love U.B. Funkeys. I spend way to much time trying to get trophies and earning coin to decorate my pad. This new obsession combined with my inability to stay up late (due to the lack of caffeine-see Richard's blog for a handy solution to this) has really damaged my blogging productivity.

I share this with you not only for your support in overcoming my new habit, but if you need a great gift for kids age 5-16 the UB Funkey starter set is under $20 at Walmart. The add on funkeys are $5. Sadly we have all the common, available funkeys. If you know how to get your hands on a Glub, Sprout, or Wasabi before Christmas, please contact me immediately.

Christmas Time

We are really feeling in the Christmas spirit this week because we have had so much snow. The kids had a great time making this Texas style snowman.

The kids get into the holiday spirit with a little holiday decor. When I told Landen he needed to wear a shirt, he said "Mom, today I am just going to wear a belly."

Baby Kensley

Baby Kensly arrived as perfect as can be last Tuesday afternoon. Baby and mother are both doing well. Follow the link to see pictures. The password is Ross
http://www.our365.com/webnursery/webnursery/Baby/BabyPageDirect.aspx?CID=0018137632

Farewell my Dear Friend

Yes, it is true. I have given up the juice. I have been dry since Nov. 11, 2007. Wish me luck in my constant battle with my addiction. The more people that know about my commitment, the less likely I will be to sneak a drink, because I will not want to appear weak and embarrass myself.

I knew I had to put a stop to things when I found myself at the door of the church, reaching for the handle with my free hand (the other being almost always occupied holding my 44 ounces of nectar.) Yes, I almost took my soda into sacrament meeting without realizing it! Now I have taken soda into the church building on several occasions, such as Super Saturday and Den Meetings, but I really had to get a grip.

This new development may effect my blogging and other late night computer activities, but I am going to try.

Braxton's Baptism

Braxton was baptised this Saturday. It was a really great day, I was so proud of both Richard and Braxton. I can't believe that half my kids are past baptism age! Brax hates attention, he was a really good sport.