tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90900837735764076122024-02-21T02:56:48.616-07:00A day in the life of Anne LeeAnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.comBlogger668125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-84664961236182494312012-08-07T22:05:00.000-06:002012-08-07T22:05:06.464-06:00Mama's Yearly Post<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Hazen-boy<br />
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I can't believe it's that time again, so soon! It both shocks and horrifies me how rapidly time with you passes. I wish that I could push a button to make it stop, because just when I thought you couldn't be any more fun, you go and surprise me, and life with you <i>just gets better. </i>It never fails come August for your silly mom to wax a little more poetic, and find herself with tears in her eyes when thinking about you- but there will never be a day in my life when I am not awestruck with how blessed and lucky I am to have you.<br />
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Hazey, you are <i>so smart. </i>Not necessarily only in a scholastic way, but you are so wise. Your perception of people amazes me, and people always comment on how intuitive you are. Just last weekend, I got really sick with a horrific migraine. Daddy had to work, so it was just you and me. I was being quite the bump on the log, and as I apologized to you for not being able to be more fun, you came up to me, looked me in the eyes, and took my temperature with the back of your hand. You clicked your tongue and said, "Oh Mommy, you feel just a wittle bit warm. I wish I could make you better", then you kissed me on the forehead. No complaint over the fact that I basically asked you to feed and entertain yourself, but more concern over if I was ok. The other day, there was a HUGE spider in the shower. You immediately got your shoe, and said, "Don't worry Mom. I'll take care of it". Sometimes I'm not sure who's taking care of whom?<br />
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You are so incredibly flexible and understanding of my sometimes crazy work schedule. You make it known that you don't love having me gone, but also state that you understand that I have to "go take care of the sick peoples". There is absolutely nothing in this world better than walking through the door after a long shift and having you bolt into my arms in our "baby monkey hug". I love love love going on our weekly dates together. You crack me up how you know that date night means "cute shoes", and how you have to have your hair done. You are such a great conversationalist, and I absolutely beam knowing that I'm the luckiest person in the restaurant having you as my date.<br />
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Haz, I love you. I love you more than I will ever be able to express, and more than I will ever be worthy to give. Sometimes I feel like it was a little bit of a oversight on Heavenly Father's part to entrust YOU to ME, but I'll take it. You are my sun and my moon and my stars, and I love you more than I love myself. I know one day you'll read these entries and roll your eyes at your goofy mom who is more than a little obsessed with you, so you'll have to forgive me.<br />
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I can't wait to watch you to continue to grow, but, if it's all the same to you, would you please slow down?<br />
Thank you for being my baby. Thank you for being my big boy. Thank you for being my best friend.<br />
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I love you.<br />
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Love,<br />
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Your best girl, AND your best Mom. <br />
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<br />AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-73465313663199498802012-01-16T13:46:00.002-07:002012-01-16T14:20:00.324-07:00A Real Blog, not a TravelogueSo, I feel like lately, blogging has turned into such a chore. I'm pretty sure that I'm not the only one feeling this way, especially from other posts from people that I've read. I don't want to quit though, especially since I don't journal, and I don't scrapbook, so it seems like blogging and I are stuck with one another. I figure, though, that I might as well write one REAL post for the year. Get it over quickly, right? In a way, it will be an update, because I'm so stinking behind on my posting that by the time I get to stuff, life has completely changed!<br /><br />Me: Well. Yes. Me. I've got a lot of stuff going on right now, but life is super good. Let's break it down, shall we?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Work: </span>Work is good. I would definitely say that some of the luster that was there when I began has worn off. Not because I don't like the job, or want to work in some different type of unit, but moreso because I've had my eyes opened to some of the drama that inevitably occurs in the workplace. Recently, I was able to take my turn as being the "brunt" of all of the smack talk. The thing that really bothered me about this situation is that the main aspects that I was being ripped on for were totally unfounded! Now, don't get me wrong, I have PLENTY of faults, but it really chapped me that the things people chose to focus on were things that actually weren't true. That's annoying. Morale is low in my unit, and I think that one of the reasons is because we are able to save people that would otherwise be dead, but after they get past the "pretty much dead" phase, it's a slow recovery. This causes the patient and their family to basically be really sick of us, and the feeling becomes mutual, because we feel unappreciated. Woah is me, right? In good news, it's amazing to me to see how far I've come in the almost 10 months that I've worked there. Of course, there are still many situations that I'm totally uncomfortable with, because the patient is too sick, but patients that seriously scared me when I first started, I feel ok with. It's really refreshing and rewarding to be able to reflect that say, "Hey, I'm really good at what I do, and I'm only going to get better".<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">School: </span>Yeah. I'm back in school. Apparently, I was smoking crack for the month of October, because I decided that not only was I going to go back and get my Bachelor's, but I was going to go full tilt and enroll in a Master's Program, as well. They're kind of wrapped into one, so technically I only have 2 classes left until I'm onto the Master's portion. I like this program, because I'm able to go at my own pace, so I started and slammed 8 classes out really quickly. Unfortunately, I'm stuck right now writing a paper about pressure ulcer prevention that is making me want to slit my wrists. Hopefully in the next week or two I can be done with that, and go on my merry way again. I'm going to be getting my Master's in Nursing Education, and I hope to be done in a year. After I finish, I plan on basically doing the exact same thing I'm doing now, but with more options that I can teach if I'd like to cut back on hours. If nothing else, being a clinical instructor seems like a pretty sweet gig, and I wouldn't mind looking into that. Who knows.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Personal: </span>Well, the staggering weight loss of 2011 appears to have come to a halt. After being down 35 lbs, and being in the smallest size I've been in my entire life, I must say that the Holidays and the fact that we ate out more than one person should ever admit, I'm only down 29, and the smallest size is only happenin' with slightly looser shirts. :) I'm sick of feeling like crap though, so the past week or two has gotten me back on the wagon. Crossfit is going extremely well, and I've found myself able to do a lot of things I never thought I could. Pull ups being one of them. I'm getting a lot faster at those, but I still have a long ways to go. Always room for improvement, right? My CSA has been on hold for almost 2 months due to loss of crops, and I'm dying. I knew that I loved my Jacob's Cove, but I didn't quite realize that I have no clue how I'll ever live without it. It's slated to start again in the next few weeks though, so that should be fabulous. Church is good, I really like being back in this ward. There are so many great people. Jason and I are doing as well as we have in years. Man it feels nice to both be done with school (mostly), and working in professions that we slaved over to get to. We're able to spend more time together, and now that we actually make money like real people, we're able to do things together that we weren't able to afford previously. We've been working really hard to make a serious dent at our student debt, and I feel like we're doing a really good job with that. We still have a long way to go, but at least it feels do-able now. Next up, a house!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jason: </span>Jason passed the NCLEX, and, after almost 4 years, left his job at the Prison. I was sad to say goodbye to the amazing health benefits that we enjoyed, but I'm not sad to say goodbye to the negative environment that he was constantly around. He accepted a job making killer $ at Salt Lake Behavioral, where he works at a Psych nurse. While this is totally not his dream job, we figure that if you have to be at work, then making the most money possible is a good option. After we've paid off our debt, he'll probably re-evaluate what he wants to do long term. He's still volunteering with Sandy fire, and recently passed off a HAZMAT class and certification. He's also been working out a lot, and recently dislocated his finger playing church ball. You probably shouldn't even get me started about my feelings about church ball. Jason is a great dad, and he makes me laugh, so I can't complain. I'm not sure if he feels this way, but I feel like since he started at SLB, he's NEVER at work, so I love hanging out with him all of the time.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Hazen: </span>Hazen is perfect. Ok, so he's not perfect, but I love that little boy more than words could ever say. He makes all of us so happy. He's in his second year of Preschool, and his teachers absolutely love and adore him. I am told on a regular basis what a wonderful little boy he is. Seeing how smart, and wonderful, and kind he is totally reaffirms basically everything about my life. I never thought that someone could be capable of bringing me so much joy. I'm currently trying to decide if I should send him to Kindergarten next year, or if I should hold him back. I'll keep you updated, of course.<br /><br />I feel like that's pretty much all there is to it regarding what's going on with the Lee family. Things are good. Life is good. Hopefully I won't suck so badly at blogging in 2012, but, knowing how I roll, that's probably a lie.AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-63217451872507841332011-12-25T03:30:00.000-07:002012-05-03T03:30:36.908-06:00Merry Christmas!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhXY1pUmsqYQyjv9odgYvu4n9vY16d6YS8K4YQnT1xAPM783w7_L3dHn7XjELmSuTkc9jqlzJFz5rhFC6DXKV1ZiqeOfjDjSo8NSFef97L_Ch5enDYnTrspKQ6pL7HsPMbTanRdMr-ayQ/s1600/130.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730641203430273634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxhXY1pUmsqYQyjv9odgYvu4n9vY16d6YS8K4YQnT1xAPM783w7_L3dHn7XjELmSuTkc9jqlzJFz5rhFC6DXKV1ZiqeOfjDjSo8NSFef97L_Ch5enDYnTrspKQ6pL7HsPMbTanRdMr-ayQ/s320/130.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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Merry Christmas, indeed! Honestly, the biggest gift that I could have been given was to be able to spend time with my family on Christmas, and that's precisely what I got. Hazen was so cute and excited when he woke up, and saw that Santa had brought him EXACTLY what he had asked for! Imagine that! We opened gifts slowly, and then had a light breakfast before getting ready to go to church. It was an absolutely beautiful day, with clear skies and no snow anywhere to be seen! After church, we got ready to head over to Wade and Jenny's house for more Christmas festivities. My parents were with Heidi and her family in Florida, and Heather had gotten back from a vacation the day before, so we wanted to let them have a chance to have a holiday without all of us crashing on their front door. So, Wade and Jenny were kind enough to have us over. It's pretty much like we were with family, anyway, and I am SO GLAD that we spent the day with them. Like I've said a million times before, Hazen LOVES Wade's kids, and we couldn't pry them away from each other after the moment that we walked in the front door. Jenny made an absolutely delicious meal, and I brought a few things as sides. After we stuffed ourselves, the kids went down to the basement to continue to play with their toys, and the adults played a few games. I don't think it's good form to pee your pants from laughing on Christmas Day, but I almost did! We had such a great time, and look forward to the next holiday that we'll be spending with our second family!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-73292168053648306252011-12-24T03:19:00.000-07:002012-05-03T03:19:22.278-06:00Christmas Eve<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyr-fLZuV0zvmKMSwpXaoKCkBD1tiVQdAvcxDpeqvQQMpEJbyGL1oJZnBqOyUkTdzLvwi2mWLStWJI61_Rn_Rj-mhb1jfAji5tIVDCnx9edUreBtAhyKqjdD7qhjCcchFYvTJMlbCSHVk/s1600/115.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730639457065663106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGyr-fLZuV0zvmKMSwpXaoKCkBD1tiVQdAvcxDpeqvQQMpEJbyGL1oJZnBqOyUkTdzLvwi2mWLStWJI61_Rn_Rj-mhb1jfAji5tIVDCnx9edUreBtAhyKqjdD7qhjCcchFYvTJMlbCSHVk/s320/115.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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This year, it was my year to work Christmas. I was scheduled to work Christmas Eve, and while I recognize that it's something that I've totally signed up for as a nurse, I was still a little bummed out to know I'd miss Christmas Eve. The plan was to have the boys stop by work for a little, so at least I could feel like I got to see my family on this special holiday. You can imagine my surprise of course then, when I received the phone call saying that I was cancelled outright! The only negative, was that I hadn't planned anything for dinner. Luckily, Tucano's caters to people like me, and we were able to get a reservation. We all really love Tucanos, and everyone was super friendly there that night. Afterwards, we came home and set out the cookies for Santa. We were lame, and Kneaders provided Santa's cookies this year. Might I suggest in the future not obtaining such fancy cookies, because Santa told me that they're pretty hard to eat after having downed a big dinner only hours before......<br />
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We opened jammies, and sent our little elf off to bed. That boy is the cutest thing in the entire planet. I sure love him, and am so grateful that even though we weren't with our whole family, we were still able to enjoy Christmas Eve!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-2832725728413724002011-12-22T02:19:00.000-07:002012-05-03T02:20:00.965-06:00Thanksgiving Point with the Olsen's<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSHPsgAcWlXeCnA6dhIJwqFiZQztsy_hJkdnMKrTpuIuMR93kOIATcSM0oQRc_P6LxfsY6QU1b3qocNnoLLPrIU7n_I7KNJ4-1EgldPiN-U77KMmMvrBRP1mXIPVbvcK8ckF4sI2cyVFw/s1600/111.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730634978703255442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinSHPsgAcWlXeCnA6dhIJwqFiZQztsy_hJkdnMKrTpuIuMR93kOIATcSM0oQRc_P6LxfsY6QU1b3qocNnoLLPrIU7n_I7KNJ4-1EgldPiN-U77KMmMvrBRP1mXIPVbvcK8ckF4sI2cyVFw/s320/111.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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I was NOT messing around when I said that I was going to knock a whole slew of things off of my Holiday to-do list. Next on the list was going to Thanksgiving Point to see the lights. We decided to invite our buddies, the Olsen's along for the ride. We all piled into the Durango, and off we went. Luckily, we went on a night when the line to get in wasn't too bad. The lights were really beautiful, albeit slightly shorter than I would have liked. Afterward, we treated ourselves to some serious delicious hot chocolate inside. Thanksgiving Point even has Reindeer, so it was fun for the kids to be able to see what Santa would be utilizing to guide his sleigh just a few days later. We love hanging out with the Olsen's; Wade and Jenny are two of our very best friends, and they kids get along so well. It really is a match made in heaven!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-65936110394241756842011-12-22T02:14:00.000-07:002012-05-03T02:14:24.855-06:00Visiting Santa at the North Pole<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvasnf8FaMZveSQMOSdSj85Y-egnJL5M-mHc7jaKP4pKrjPk1u2nha2LY0QmbkstA6lHvd7Yyd7fU4aVZDtzpeUlB532Pd3IaWOYzmg2nyPEEojqO0wMDf7MjQGmXDZFNoFVqQS7qoBcL/s1600/097.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730634264195494226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjvasnf8FaMZveSQMOSdSj85Y-egnJL5M-mHc7jaKP4pKrjPk1u2nha2LY0QmbkstA6lHvd7Yyd7fU4aVZDtzpeUlB532Pd3IaWOYzmg2nyPEEojqO0wMDf7MjQGmXDZFNoFVqQS7qoBcL/s320/097.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 214px;" /></a><br />
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Next up on our list of things that absolutely must be done during the holiday season? A visit to go see Santa at the North Pole. And by North Pole, I mean the Riverwoods. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm sure that the University Mall Santa is just fine for people who are lame, and don't care that their Santa DOESN'T EVEN HAVE AN ACTUAL SUIT. No worries to them, and the skewed visions their posterity shall have of what Santa should look like. Ain't no thang. WE are real Santa peeps. So, we braved the butt cold, and Hazen got to tell Santa that he wanted Smokey the Fire truck. Let's hope that Santa was listening!!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-84329000291372170462011-12-21T15:37:00.000-07:002012-05-02T12:46:42.136-06:00Cookie Exchange<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TOdgaYzY71pKKxw6-N2piV2Vl3FAOliuXS7_yOk3qcJZe-KETI8447YQI6yKQ9GBjoncdOIdgVax9WA_slZ4WKrr2SVxIArk26L_rZef3oq3g6col1V4jbv3HJ1mjbQt1qJJK_SpDwbA/s1600/075.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730633217368569298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3TOdgaYzY71pKKxw6-N2piV2Vl3FAOliuXS7_yOk3qcJZe-KETI8447YQI6yKQ9GBjoncdOIdgVax9WA_slZ4WKrr2SVxIArk26L_rZef3oq3g6col1V4jbv3HJ1mjbQt1qJJK_SpDwbA/s320/075.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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During one of my trips to Vegas, I purchased a box of invitations for a cookie exchange party. Not necessarily wanting to store them for yet another year, I decided that this was the year to have a cookie exchange! So, we had as many people who's schedule would permit, which included the Lawrence's, Robisons, Kevin and Becca, and the Olsen's, and we had a gathering at our house. There were some serious deliciousness that occurred at our house, and I'm pretty sure that I gained 12 lbs from the Salted Caramel Butter Bars that Aubrey made alone. Pretty much some of the most delicious cookies I've ever had in my life! It was a lot of fun to get together with our friends for the evening. It was seriously low-key, but really nice to be able to invite everyone over, also so they could see how cute my Christmas house looked. :)AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-89441606841029896382011-12-20T12:35:00.000-07:002012-05-02T12:40:59.167-06:00Temple Square with the Vances and Lawrences<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UfRQpi297BBDcApnCJL6br32gXESwIM7IiPEUP5v8VbsZHCx5Id-n5Hevc_doDuQ83UBrRlTycaYYHVdu_NS4n4jVzCm7J8A9cbNt1WvqDDDfQQrpEoVV2lXZz1T_QDflPEyp7wxxb96/s1600/047.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730472108592608514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UfRQpi297BBDcApnCJL6br32gXESwIM7IiPEUP5v8VbsZHCx5Id-n5Hevc_doDuQ83UBrRlTycaYYHVdu_NS4n4jVzCm7J8A9cbNt1WvqDDDfQQrpEoVV2lXZz1T_QDflPEyp7wxxb96/s320/047.JPG" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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On my list of things to do/places to see for the Holiday season was a trip to Temple Square to see the lights. Since pretty much everything is always more fun with friends, we went with the Vance's and the Lawrence's. It was FREEZING, but so much fun. Hazen is just to the age where these types of things are fun for him. He loved getting together with all of his friends that he also gets to see pretty frequently at the "Little Gym". We first went to Cafe Rio for dinner, which was quite the feat getting a table for all of us. Once we found a place to park, we took Trax to get to temple square, and then immediately got some hot chocolate. We were only there for an hour or so, but we enjoyed every minute! Hopefully this can turn into a yearly tradition with our friends!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-69206989385626960232011-12-20T05:19:00.000-07:002012-04-12T05:41:29.084-06:00Hazen's December Artwork<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBLqekJl1ppeu5NaIaR7beQRqqt2grc1aojGQewlRwwFn5ZdcFgWMYF5sq4c8dRje0iwo1QM7uxOw3lDmhPZuYfIpmn_iVFAXQu4NWIQkUKJxszk4jCcqgqZem1pEQPuAjTyzSDxwjWEY/s1600/015.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXBLqekJl1ppeu5NaIaR7beQRqqt2grc1aojGQewlRwwFn5ZdcFgWMYF5sq4c8dRje0iwo1QM7uxOw3lDmhPZuYfIpmn_iVFAXQu4NWIQkUKJxszk4jCcqgqZem1pEQPuAjTyzSDxwjWEY/s320/015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730477936578070274" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqj2gTc0NYR-EI9pjWvjM46TaTdoZfcFB4SDO4UaLNSLfRs1DC_YOZ86fWE7CtC2SJ8DnaUFCPBI5WDtJA1J6aO3VcqoHiOpHjAxFmXDTXSyxhOQUmTBOqL4XyFPy881hdfdEtnYcqMva/s1600/016.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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Two of our good friends from Crossfit, Justus and Vance, decided that they were going to compete in a Crossfit competition that was being put on by a gym in Salt Lake. Ever the supportive friends, we threw all of the kids in the car and headed out to cheer them on. It was a ton of fun to see them represent for Viking! It's amazing how different each of the gyms do their programming, even if it is all the same thing, in theory. Justus and Vance did a great job, and definitely earned the dinner that we had afterwards!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-82767164707209242592011-12-14T02:32:00.000-07:002012-05-03T02:32:26.058-06:00Hazen's Christmas Program<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ncWyyoId_q_CYiFg3QNW5SGRRJC9qfZSCWWSew6PRDv614tk3XV3LkYzEi6nxkPYHnra5nUFi7qLr_1HpCCoE4bmIzMtfNuhwPVLli4g9fgzH6qISYlu8cS2pC9NkQGpMZ6vEFzjgVRn/s1600/065.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730631366441047874" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ncWyyoId_q_CYiFg3QNW5SGRRJC9qfZSCWWSew6PRDv614tk3XV3LkYzEi6nxkPYHnra5nUFi7qLr_1HpCCoE4bmIzMtfNuhwPVLli4g9fgzH6qISYlu8cS2pC9NkQGpMZ6vEFzjgVRn/s320/065.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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This is a sad story of a mom who was over-worked and over-tired one December day. I had worked the night before, and specifically set my alarm for 12:30pm, so that we would be able to get to Hazen's Christmas program at 1:00pm that day. You know, 1:00pm, because that's what time he goes to school, so obviously he would have his program at that time, right? I woke up at 12:20, in a PANIC, because I couldn't remember where I had actually seen that the time of the program was 1:00pm. After running out of the room like a bat out of hell, I tore apart every piece of paper I could find, only to see that no, the magical 1:00pm time was something that I must have just made up. I started bawling as Jason got Hazen ready for the program in hopes that we might make PART of it. Sure enough, though, as we pulled up, there were kids galore walking out to their cars. We decided to go into the building, just to see if we could save ANY part of the day, and his teachers were there, wondering where their Hazen had been! Amidst non-stop tears on my part, I learned that there actually WAS another program that started at 1:00pm, and while his teachers were technically done for the day since they didn't have any classes that would be going at that time, they would stay and sit with him for the program! He was the most special kid around- getting the attention of both of his teachers, when I'm sure that they would have preferred getting their things together so they could go home! So, he got the best seat in the house, and as he started singing the opening song, I of course started bawling again. I am so grateful that we have so many wonderful people in our lives that will help us out, because believe me, if it were only up to me, things would fall through the cracks all too often. Hazen is a lucky boy to have so many people who love him, and of course, he was the most darling boy in the show by far!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-27257075595550520632011-12-08T04:54:00.000-07:002012-04-12T04:57:21.254-06:00Putting up the Christmas Tree<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1d6ftrWyBAgdI5H87zjiJMhvPJg93cRP6avnTRAeHjLJkNOTdJChbkHjwqV3KrLFfizfZRxFHKlG5O3u6Tkv2r3aFWOiz9T2xrOFZ-grIRtyzTZgq0gY13Xo8msysy_Od8oF-fAUxIOn/s1600/026+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy1d6ftrWyBAgdI5H87zjiJMhvPJg93cRP6avnTRAeHjLJkNOTdJChbkHjwqV3KrLFfizfZRxFHKlG5O3u6Tkv2r3aFWOiz9T2xrOFZ-grIRtyzTZgq0gY13Xo8msysy_Od8oF-fAUxIOn/s320/026+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730466237595352194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgNLk8f7mWxp0OwmemnsoDJDtHQPtmRcvcRdCh8vKy-B9qJkZueeT9uGSFfd6TFEggTclesr7uFylf8oF_NUklxlT8GsuzKkJV7raFhVfZcyIuhjmQ7SWKqlgr2Hs0rYhYEKIHlhGznU9/s1600/027+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghgNLk8f7mWxp0OwmemnsoDJDtHQPtmRcvcRdCh8vKy-B9qJkZueeT9uGSFfd6TFEggTclesr7uFylf8oF_NUklxlT8GsuzKkJV7raFhVfZcyIuhjmQ7SWKqlgr2Hs0rYhYEKIHlhGznU9/s320/027+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730466228300495666" border="0" /></a><br />,<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Jsq95klKSYkLNXESRoqIiWargE2eZJFnxiVSuVuje3WUNyvWggmT2g0_uzyxK2T9E0bUNHRXAlbAZ5qTNnbC_fEgWEW3EpqKAJ6oII9MbsAVvrjbO3tKEekk7vs_dOnT5a7M4x3dTRJm/s1600/095.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Jsq95klKSYkLNXESRoqIiWargE2eZJFnxiVSuVuje3WUNyvWggmT2g0_uzyxK2T9E0bUNHRXAlbAZ5qTNnbC_fEgWEW3EpqKAJ6oII9MbsAVvrjbO3tKEekk7vs_dOnT5a7M4x3dTRJm/s320/095.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730466253706624466" border="0" /></a><br />There are few things that make me happier than hearing Hazen's enthusiasm about life in general. Putting up the Christmas tree this past year was no exception. He would gasp and go on and on about how beautiful it was, and for the entire month, I would catch him looking at it and sighing happily while saying, "Thank you Mommy for putting up my Christmas tree. It's SO beautiful!" Are you kidding me? With responses like that, I'll do just about anything for the child! He has also started to take some interest in the camera, so he wanted Jason and I to pose while hugging the tree. Odd, but sure, I'll do anything for that little stinker.AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-79673344982820162782011-12-07T04:40:00.000-07:002012-04-12T04:54:22.344-06:00VCF Christmas Party<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67fHyNrJ-1Pz_Np2MFCkmOFjQW1sZjSWnZSwtPx0_v1s8ikNA7Jhj1Pizie__EG2ICSzCl0CsPLqHL-JoCErYzsFIqATYgeSN0IOB2oIE-XLmp87xtIbyjvNn-Lm9nAfaWwOruQ7lolMU/s1600/022.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh67fHyNrJ-1Pz_Np2MFCkmOFjQW1sZjSWnZSwtPx0_v1s8ikNA7Jhj1Pizie__EG2ICSzCl0CsPLqHL-JoCErYzsFIqATYgeSN0IOB2oIE-XLmp87xtIbyjvNn-Lm9nAfaWwOruQ7lolMU/s320/022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730465587874665058" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNLxevI6g0bGLTA9L8jaK-s01P6hl8L7SRhx9rzgBEPHcvdxIPkYJgKnce3zb4nQb03NGSfnbMaepWvr_owtb_qqYU7Vortrg4Kj7ELKF3W2xK4r7-RjpoUn_HNhquYlBJSl4MyffPZcYl/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQAuYzlT-dSczVJUUfehIg_k9U-0v8tdWaO376m7y1y5OJbgIwz9k4uGf-hWNBD9bC777lwiQSOjME6qu7g9-e3wxMD8qV75jrmLUAeG51U8SRSDF2GyfIL3FXBiQxeFeE4vdGKGZLaxvv/s320/020.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730462866126576194" border="0" /></a><br />Every year, we are guaranteed a killer party in the form of the VCF Christmas party. This year was bigger and better than the last, and it was awesome! We arranged a sitter for Hazen, and Jason and I made sure to get there on time to join our good friends. It was held at Ori and Monica's house, which is kind of our go-to place for Crossfit parties. This year, everyone brought tons of treats, and the main course was Chicken Wings. The fun thing about eating crap with people that you work out with, is that they understand better than anyone why you feel like crap when you work out after you've eaten a junk-filled meal! We had our annual White Elephant gift exchange, which made for some good laughs. I'm glad that we hang out more than just at our annual party, people these are some awesome people!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-45249202914343150982011-12-07T02:16:00.000-07:002012-05-03T02:16:19.549-06:00Sometimes, you just gotta sleep<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEmua3bTrEqtcynpAQ2gWMMfzNinjqDu4ywuWKHmLy1fneTiD66JWDkhdw8zYh9qI3sSoPaELbwpQhzGDInBzni-PpagCUfatAyKlY5838jEzh29lgGI74HbvKogjh-R09AHOtIvs9KTx/s1600/105.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730635304056769442" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioEmua3bTrEqtcynpAQ2gWMMfzNinjqDu4ywuWKHmLy1fneTiD66JWDkhdw8zYh9qI3sSoPaELbwpQhzGDInBzni-PpagCUfatAyKlY5838jEzh29lgGI74HbvKogjh-R09AHOtIvs9KTx/s320/105.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 214px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<br />I'm guessing at some point after working, I decided that I needed nothing more than to climb in bed with my kid. This happens quite frequently, actually, but I end up falling asleep well before he does. Little does he know how calming and reassuring snuggling in bed with him is to ME. Lets hope that one day, when it's all said and done, he will be able to say that I was as much of a calming influence to him. Love that boy.AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-84628714300890677322011-12-03T04:25:00.000-07:002012-04-12T04:54:05.019-06:00Happy Birthday, Aub!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHntFLKjXUtOluIpyt-k7SpQnXExwcaqdBjAJmEhh2T3LXmekHFK8wshnNMKk3WhR2N-774Q1JQTDTrVy6nJkIIoPQBfMwMnQokH67fyYd_k38Bgfj8hETkrkLVxnTr51-56kPlJ9SWGk/s1600/035+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeHntFLKjXUtOluIpyt-k7SpQnXExwcaqdBjAJmEhh2T3LXmekHFK8wshnNMKk3WhR2N-774Q1JQTDTrVy6nJkIIoPQBfMwMnQokH67fyYd_k38Bgfj8hETkrkLVxnTr51-56kPlJ9SWGk/s320/035+%25282%2529.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5730461806022514530" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGJt0Cv_iCf08IH5H31QLFGsDiKSlvSs-W2uYil5W5BrGhd3u-DTn03P2vhvqQsTZ_hFohAUMoAUvMm490f3EWuES3tfHOYIk3mrYlxqsRCdNHiaSHiIqkUzl_D7YNjKLJ8rNWrDPIQbPf/s1600/034+%25282%2529.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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I had never been there before, and it was definitely very delicious. The wonderful thing about my group of friends is that I know that regardless of the situation, I am always guaranteed a fun time. This particular trip was no exception. Immediately upon our arrival, the bus boy had to of dropped four or five entire PLATTERS of food on the ground. Broken glass was flying. We took one look at him, and it was pretty obvious the man was no stranger to drugs. It was hilarious! When it came time to get out check settled, it took our server nearly an hour and 4 different adjustments to get things moderately right. It would have otherwise been an insanely frustrating experience, but since I was with my buddies, it wasn't a huge deal! The girls got Aubrey a pair of Ugg slippers, and I've heard that she wears them nearly everywhere. I can't say I blame her! Happy Birthday, Aub! We love you!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-72992620923535470392011-11-30T14:04:00.000-07:002011-12-06T14:10:24.223-07:00Hazen's November Artwork<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEsoESQvpsRLk2_zC-lYmgY25lEoXUdLP2HLYt4Mj1Qm9l2Ux3lgr3yFxBpKCi3GCMtE2G-FGVNNNj_IOuxAORx74jdV__pwlcV7XSkkoDsWTwvHr2geNVsuRS184HZpL9OO_rxtCxUIr/s1600/048.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNEsoESQvpsRLk2_zC-lYmgY25lEoXUdLP2HLYt4Mj1Qm9l2Ux3lgr3yFxBpKCi3GCMtE2G-FGVNNNj_IOuxAORx74jdV__pwlcV7XSkkoDsWTwvHr2geNVsuRS184HZpL9OO_rxtCxUIr/s320/048.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683125365045471730" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqZsL-C_BNjs4ysfFiw3CtpexJ_UBMciZory9aH_zlJCNwUP0GPYOd23_R5IJJ2eqvxt1EhxdcJ5tmjlrTaXE5OZzlBEcNfLN-ZOMgsQ6QsY_BHwtMkq76EKU8sC-rn3tXQKkVvyQ9IJXt/s1600/047.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAExDeUvbOm322RLVby6X_8riDgCAOqJDBkO5LEHVPgQjFZ5c0zW0AI_iXYi1P1Gs5fmrvghDrH0WWT-HqooIPMfK4VR3iqv3WyBuJ8MHU4uql5nf3Qto20aE022BqhUj2SnzOHTZKarkR/s320/018.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697987188605134338" border="0" /></a>It was our year to have the family here for Thanksgiving, and it was a blast per usual. This year, Jason and I were deeded with the giant responsibility of making a turkey. Seeing as I had to work graveyards the days prior to Turkey day, I just wasn't feeling it, but Jason was super enthusiastic, and it turned out beautifully! Brad constructed the Super Table for us, which is always humorous, because it's seriously the biggest table in the entire planet. It's so funny to me, because my nieces and nephews are getting SO BIG! I remember sitting in the hallway outside of the hospital room when RJ was born, and now the kid is GIANT! He has several inches on me, and he's a total man. It's interesting to see the dynamic of the family change, because the grandkids aren't all babies anymore! Hazen of course loves to see his California Hazen cousins, and talks about them for weeks when they leave. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful, supportive family. I love them, and couldn't be happier to be in the family that I was born into. We're crazy, but we sure have fun!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-58781901638324615662011-11-25T14:57:00.000-07:002012-01-16T13:46:48.940-07:00Jason's Turkey<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYWMKwfLtQ1ay4HgRdRDV7cshGHG-YmmjRlFLnCEk4fzA-1GpI-riqZOpb2O9-xetqRGeppObQ0Fnruaz59Z5Wink5AtnT2T7pXJzkGRDfc-O157bEVFkW4Ew9vBm8zeKx92OD2ybCJLZ/s1600/011.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcYWMKwfLtQ1ay4HgRdRDV7cshGHG-YmmjRlFLnCEk4fzA-1GpI-riqZOpb2O9-xetqRGeppObQ0Fnruaz59Z5Wink5AtnT2T7pXJzkGRDfc-O157bEVFkW4Ew9vBm8zeKx92OD2ybCJLZ/s320/011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697981692640781970" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8rnyHIw5llZJ4Y9BMgLSz-V4YJHrPpQK4CPryZr8dsXfJYXMubRuDKpVsCr_-dLjr0PssNf0Xoz25ewhuJI-ABvXqtXNH62qLgugY2iDFAH9mSwuXkL4N8nDPXke4ssvvvYSgXOiIRV-/s1600/012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ8rnyHIw5llZJ4Y9BMgLSz-V4YJHrPpQK4CPryZr8dsXfJYXMubRuDKpVsCr_-dLjr0PssNf0Xoz25ewhuJI-ABvXqtXNH62qLgugY2iDFAH9mSwuXkL4N8nDPXke4ssvvvYSgXOiIRV-/s320/012.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697981688741396418" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6mc5T260U381O15ODIy6zYZfRQUkozUCs-THXGkM7C_6U_SbPSwVtJhyrE-lKTOhDP7GoQT4zmzwkeXNpVOktOzNmU76Duha93DZSltR7BNmiCuKZF9YEKuH6iPOmaeLoi_rHlYaJPhv/s1600/010.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6mc5T260U381O15ODIy6zYZfRQUkozUCs-THXGkM7C_6U_SbPSwVtJhyrE-lKTOhDP7GoQT4zmzwkeXNpVOktOzNmU76Duha93DZSltR7BNmiCuKZF9YEKuH6iPOmaeLoi_rHlYaJPhv/s320/010.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697981705570553282" border="0" /></a>I lucked out in the sense that Jason is pretty dang good at cooking. I can always give him a recipe, and he is able to make a good meal out of it. I've lucked out, because there are far too men who refuse to even set food in the kitchen. I don't have time for that crap! Luckily, when we found out that we would be making a turkey for Thanksgiving, Jason took it on eagerly. He had always wanted to brine a turkey, so this was his perfect chance! He brined it for a day or two before Thanksgiving, and then when the special day came, he took on all of the preparation with the aforementioned bird. This was fine by me, because lately, raw meat is grossing me out more than ever! Hazen, being the eager helper that he is, wanted to help with getting the turkey ready for the oven. So, we washed his hands, and let him go to town! He was only really into it for all of 45 seconds, but hey, it makes for a good photo op, right? The turkey turned out amazing. I have to hand it to Jason; he's made a lot of really delicious turkeys before, but this was probably the best. Way to go, babe!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-51992635097569138502011-11-05T14:55:00.000-06:002012-01-15T18:37:13.727-07:00One Little Skeleton<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8cHv9JWzd8Ji1PgmtxdaH9it6O6bIuG4Wq1gQVO5PYktNYJap1bJWKTozj3RoEgIyhyphenhyphenT6uZJtaOEPUQwsEEfRGvH3doIHeJdOvf4tLmLlZ11PK3MBAOiHQT1s7CfrgnioE_Ist6C9wgj/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8cHv9JWzd8Ji1PgmtxdaH9it6O6bIuG4Wq1gQVO5PYktNYJap1bJWKTozj3RoEgIyhyphenhyphenT6uZJtaOEPUQwsEEfRGvH3doIHeJdOvf4tLmLlZ11PK3MBAOiHQT1s7CfrgnioE_Ist6C9wgj/s320/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035944056757746" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHixBTWkPt9ymi_rcleX0MTihLn9bJAGqpNnAvESu1Ny__2gF8ekPvMPO11UNTjaNhMCThLdZEi72-1IbB0tThh3A1vFLmzAYhhJCJ8GZjf5u3KGnamS1byc7MA1N2QUk5g21HzkDB1UJZ/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHixBTWkPt9ymi_rcleX0MTihLn9bJAGqpNnAvESu1Ny__2gF8ekPvMPO11UNTjaNhMCThLdZEi72-1IbB0tThh3A1vFLmzAYhhJCJ8GZjf5u3KGnamS1byc7MA1N2QUk5g21HzkDB1UJZ/s320/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035937030984978" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRI3lChntVu-SOX2stwQl7zZAUajteb98gPsOSuKkCbSA98YbbKrL8GtPlSH7Uwt2Ot3x63axFoVBh2phT4fhl4wd3Zx_1v-UawYJ_pmvkZe2uPYJBc3A5mkcHjFtBpN6yMD8IKedqTdy/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeRI3lChntVu-SOX2stwQl7zZAUajteb98gPsOSuKkCbSA98YbbKrL8GtPlSH7Uwt2Ot3x63axFoVBh2phT4fhl4wd3Zx_1v-UawYJ_pmvkZe2uPYJBc3A5mkcHjFtBpN6yMD8IKedqTdy/s320/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698035954126255234" border="0" /></a><br />So, for one of my classes (Post on how I'm back in school forthcoming.....), I got sent a pretty legitimate looking skeleton. I also got sent a fetal pig, but that's another story. I tried to keep it pretty well hidden from Hazen for a while, because I'd prefer he not think my school stuff are toys. Well, he and Max were playing, and they definitely found Mr. Skeleton, and showed him who was boss! I about died laughing when I saw that they had set them up on a pillow, and were holding him hostage with their swords. I don't know how Mr. Skeleton was feeling, but I most assuredly would have been scared of these two pirates! I love how the boys are developing their imagination so much right now. Every day is a new story or a new type of make believe, it's so much fun!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-2673507182406510872011-10-31T15:10:00.000-06:002012-01-15T18:27:20.472-07:00Happy Halloween!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JJtO8XXH4axkptOIifbZmXjAdL-n8hL9lfa6mp2sRkbV8i-ji8bX8OSf23Tj43uXbrbZP16fshVt0-My97jHFVbAqsMCIz4k6mvsKbEYHiqnME_9d9hOfkLFQMBdKdnPF0ygd-PNh972/s1600/051.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5JJtO8XXH4axkptOIifbZmXjAdL-n8hL9lfa6mp2sRkbV8i-ji8bX8OSf23Tj43uXbrbZP16fshVt0-My97jHFVbAqsMCIz4k6mvsKbEYHiqnME_9d9hOfkLFQMBdKdnPF0ygd-PNh972/s320/051.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683123891673843666" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNTisk3JKbuRSGX3m1F4lVABuKE3OF7m0R0PRYkuo1H8J8bBlBFMLwKN72fj4cD5iwjj8A2JBKh_wdYiazb9tIpoqHjb7K6pS0W42SHpo61ufJhhXG9Lpr020rfz4nB_5siXv-vO_OWLTT/s1600/050.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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After swearing forever that I would never let my kid have those "dumb" Halloween costumes, duh duh DUUUUUHHHHHH, Here we have it! Hazen saw Optomus Prime in the Grocery store. Yeah. That's right, Smiths, and he had to have it. This was the costume he hoped and dreamed about, nd in his mind, there was no other option. Sigh. So, dumb, commercialized Halloween costume it was. Luckily he's cute, so he was adorable in the costume. We were in Seattle for Hazen's Halloween party at school, which was held on the Friday before (dumb). Fortunately for us, Heather still had her annual Halloween trick-or-treating and fun, so Halloween wasn't a wash! The weather was beautiful, and we definitely scored. Hazen couldn't have been any happier! He ran and ran and ran from house to house, and loved every second of it! We love that we live so close to cousins, because I honestly don't know that the kid would know what to do without his cousins for fun occasions like this! Thanks Heather and Brad for hosting us yet again for another Halloween!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-38655384855825816322011-10-31T13:57:00.000-06:002011-12-06T14:00:41.511-07:00October School Artwork<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hMZPf0RB2A5mKIUaScU6PDkG2AoTFklE52KnQtNdt33mMqvCQXUuxaPgGbgGLOdBJ-CEpbDdcUxLYD7dS4pOJc9f8o2HZw1vsQnX-IJ3GJ2szjkDm3IHrLBkCX3WFXcw3LJL7Yk_JbGS/s1600/046.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9hMZPf0RB2A5mKIUaScU6PDkG2AoTFklE52KnQtNdt33mMqvCQXUuxaPgGbgGLOdBJ-CEpbDdcUxLYD7dS4pOJc9f8o2HZw1vsQnX-IJ3GJ2szjkDm3IHrLBkCX3WFXcw3LJL7Yk_JbGS/s320/046.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683123138017293842" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMuLUGBK4aonZlFqeDm-qlU4lfoZ2rPU71Y4bSVdQzKvSlp9x7OGqEISaBgQmmtnHwxS6hUk7inQ-5viWc9K_0bBzoISsp9ovYpMoR9TeJn2KdoPD87piGLTvOzWHJzvBy212jbeh_R-Aj/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSsMW1io5B_kB30j_6YbusBg6i4_OMm2wYEbY71X9C2feEQ2pv_ZAizHH2wqpzn5Ih3EtuZOD_gtv2R9y774nBw_V_nHyaoTauVF-g8v4I_bnt8AvdpL4ZXmqrAYgGiJyymhwXUnbTh8iM/s320/034.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682769015404874578" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemjCheY1r3zM_oN_b0mJfeR2x-YWC-_KQh1C4RNHVtGVYO2RvzzD495oM6gJ-D07VTh9SETGMjISS9MImtNfZU53zL-LzxvzAjQJcT1ObEBDryzjmqS1qxqUHpmkhOgnD7h0fHtfXpSAN/s1600/036.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemjCheY1r3zM_oN_b0mJfeR2x-YWC-_KQh1C4RNHVtGVYO2RvzzD495oM6gJ-D07VTh9SETGMjISS9MImtNfZU53zL-LzxvzAjQJcT1ObEBDryzjmqS1qxqUHpmkhOgnD7h0fHtfXpSAN/s320/036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682769008402795586" border="0" /></a>So, as with all things, even the most fun experiences must come to an end. Our trip to Seattle was no exception. We had so much fun, and I am SO happy that we decided to all go together on our trip. The trip wound up with some more delicious food (sensing a theme yet?), and some more fun. We watched several movies, took plenty of naps, and once again, just had a generally great time. Hazen was really sad when it was time to go, because he loved spending time with Uncle Dougie and Auntie Ashley. Jason and I talked about how lucky we are, because we can seriously take Hazen anywhere. He is so easy going, and always down for an adventure! He didn't complain when we were in the car, and really, the only time he was angry was when he was super hungry! This trip just reaffirmed to me how important and how fun family vacations can be! Thanks Ashley and Doug for letting us crash at your house for 5 days!!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-24429648457469519152011-10-30T06:02:00.000-06:002011-12-06T13:47:06.516-07:00Food Tour 2011<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwR9wfLBzuIdH7oHZNCeAQMr3sFTfMN5YnVo_nWu4lhESc9RbjBweX8LcN60P7frXeFatipwn26Y1Q_WqobQJCt7ohdzG_vLDEA5zBhDJW0I6-GoehMrKaAnlzlO_6K8PnAMl2fVLWy4xE/s1600/076.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwR9wfLBzuIdH7oHZNCeAQMr3sFTfMN5YnVo_nWu4lhESc9RbjBweX8LcN60P7frXeFatipwn26Y1Q_WqobQJCt7ohdzG_vLDEA5zBhDJW0I6-GoehMrKaAnlzlO_6K8PnAMl2fVLWy4xE/s320/076.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682731262645280562" border="0" /></a>Now, I don't know if you recall, but when I went to Seattle last year, we dubbed it "Food Tour 2010". Well, this year put last year to shame. We literally ate everything in sight for 5 days, and it.was.awesome. From the book that Ashley had sent me before the trip, I had highlighted and bookmarked several places that I had wanted to go, and go we did!<br /><br />Wednesday: We flew in, and started with a late lunch at a Pizza place that had fancy pants Pizzas. We were there for Happy Hour, which was good, because I would have been really annoyed if we paid as much as we would have had to if we went during regular hours. The best Pizza that we had was the Truffle Pizza. YUM! After, we headed over to a doughnut place that we had seen, and then I ran quickly over to pick up some cupcakes for later. They had unique flavors like Lavender, and Tomato Soup, and Sweet Potato Pie, and they were much different than the cupcakes that they have everywhere in Utah, because they weren't so sweet. Probably not something I'd eat daily, but good nonetheless! After, we drove to Issaquah to Ashley and Doug's gorgeous house, and got settled in. That night, we had some Thai food for dinner, and it was really good! I got in trouble for not ordering enough, but I definitely redeemed myself later on down the road.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0YSCwBBAqcaf5hlc-HnPg71LZx2xbODWjBAQ77ww3OMN5feB0Nw4AmFAXWptHL2xZG-yOSF4eyyrbKDt806C7U1iup4QuXA2I13C48NiDhUFwqSYk_cjitBEvzBCEeQhiiRv_2k0LjNT/s1600/074.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo0YSCwBBAqcaf5hlc-HnPg71LZx2xbODWjBAQ77ww3OMN5feB0Nw4AmFAXWptHL2xZG-yOSF4eyyrbKDt806C7U1iup4QuXA2I13C48NiDhUFwqSYk_cjitBEvzBCEeQhiiRv_2k0LjNT/s320/074.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682731247546612786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jVLQK8K020jq-jqj6MkPaoPVDEM9jJLY_g-r3Ts0GIzyK4T04-HKQA2f286Wqax_k7aSYeZmUyWJS3eMiq31aGTBqp65ACm8RVe5kSVIcbS1EaEMFT-6iKZDMoUWZ-cKx73-sl08ZiUl/s1600/075.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4jVLQK8K020jq-jqj6MkPaoPVDEM9jJLY_g-r3Ts0GIzyK4T04-HKQA2f286Wqax_k7aSYeZmUyWJS3eMiq31aGTBqp65ACm8RVe5kSVIcbS1EaEMFT-6iKZDMoUWZ-cKx73-sl08ZiUl/s320/075.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681888523422289874" border="0" /></a>Thursday: We got up and went to Crossfit that morning, so we just had a really light breakfast. Then, for lunch, we went to Whole Foods and sampled a plethora of the delicious foods that they have to offer there. We also bought $30 worth of salt. What, is that weird? Next, we met up with Ashley and headed over to Pike's Place. We bought a few chocolates at a fancy chocolate shop, and then went to do the whole tasting experience at Pike's. It did not disappoint, and was both delicious and beautiful all at once! I bought some truffle oil and also some specialty balsamic vinegars that are seriously out of this world. I also went to a cheesecake place and bought a bunch of cheesecakes that we ate later that night. Also delicious!! For dinner, we picked Doug up from work, and headed over to Ezell's chicken, and got a huge bucket of fried chicken. It was legit! Hazen just really enjoyed being able to gnaw chicken from the bone, and the boys were happy that they were getting enough to eat.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbuoRiYcQ0n4Ugr0B_F-08ymLtueaeMO2MPjdHVeZS3vDCofiy4RJkSXjerbMJ-DUThjSFVzqjPopuA_bnBX1S8Plug2QWG5VfJLA4CYyZWFC9nB4JJIC2EuSApeHx3oLMU0qnWcYhR1th/s1600/077.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbuoRiYcQ0n4Ugr0B_F-08ymLtueaeMO2MPjdHVeZS3vDCofiy4RJkSXjerbMJ-DUThjSFVzqjPopuA_bnBX1S8Plug2QWG5VfJLA4CYyZWFC9nB4JJIC2EuSApeHx3oLMU0qnWcYhR1th/s320/077.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681888517112081442" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvDQUq8feky6sMVP__jGsFrj4EEOhCjelIyQlZ41yTqzpPAhElMj8sZAEb2caVqk-FDaVeXxHgNgfGQT7J8hBLnUNftMg247ABZKHAv8h9P0Vnv9dFARdz_xS-w6fXQ_UQQ5xfNVdt69U/s1600/078.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgvDQUq8feky6sMVP__jGsFrj4EEOhCjelIyQlZ41yTqzpPAhElMj8sZAEb2caVqk-FDaVeXxHgNgfGQT7J8hBLnUNftMg247ABZKHAv8h9P0Vnv9dFARdz_xS-w6fXQ_UQQ5xfNVdt69U/s320/078.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681888512696350690" border="0" /></a>Friday: We started the day by kind of doing our own thing for a while. The boys and I went out for a lighter lunch at Panera, and also went and looked at model homes for fun. I LOVE doing that. It seriously never gets old. That night, we got a babysitter for the kids, and headed out for an AMAZING Italian dinner. We didn't get any pictures, I think because we were too busy stuffing our face with food. We got the Chef's menu, which meant that we got to have AS MUCH AS WE WANTED of all of the food that we ordered. We got crab cakes, Lobster Carbonara, and Beef Medallions, to name a few. After we finished eating and eating and eating and eating, we pretty much needed to be rolled out of there. We all went to bed pretty early because we were feeling sick from how much we ate, but it was incredible!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_35-xijeXrDriQc3IiBz2I_yTNaC3xcv4wiKkdrdvh523DRdXttDBpzoNBJVHFENueqe9qYE6J80npA6J-y0XHAq6bpby0g8apxeC3yLpEAOuICAzFLGtEvufHJAtZIj4YYppmr8BKW-Z/s1600/069.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_35-xijeXrDriQc3IiBz2I_yTNaC3xcv4wiKkdrdvh523DRdXttDBpzoNBJVHFENueqe9qYE6J80npA6J-y0XHAq6bpby0g8apxeC3yLpEAOuICAzFLGtEvufHJAtZIj4YYppmr8BKW-Z/s320/069.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681887494336419874" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiyVnqdiHFT1co5_pPgjj03RzYXOcbp-r6xYbosnXBBbl1wjAiZFsC_mOdS-aQvv5h7BHqAO2ZCzN_pXdAeRq8K8c26RDoC-X2AAad2_-0d5n5airZ26_lHIoI5XM9edn-tBKR9p8CuG0/s1600/070.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyiyVnqdiHFT1co5_pPgjj03RzYXOcbp-r6xYbosnXBBbl1wjAiZFsC_mOdS-aQvv5h7BHqAO2ZCzN_pXdAeRq8K8c26RDoC-X2AAad2_-0d5n5airZ26_lHIoI5XM9edn-tBKR9p8CuG0/s320/070.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681887485371598610" border="0" /></a>Saturday: For lunch, the boys and I went to Paseo, which gets a post of its own. For dinner, Ashley and I went out in Seattle, and then went to Dillatente's for dessert where the Mocha Praline didn't disappoint, as per usual.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgouVhq7mkJjKQfATBDzYYiXhvrFUk4mCo5jWiOsX2fee2zVia9xFH6ixlD6Z9rSFY9ritEsu66UDCg-LedruRmrXBdJDNbu3mOdOUXmJHCWoztFMijouh4ablHcSaAqmZj1Rojt8fAFxmb/s1600/071.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgouVhq7mkJjKQfATBDzYYiXhvrFUk4mCo5jWiOsX2fee2zVia9xFH6ixlD6Z9rSFY9ritEsu66UDCg-LedruRmrXBdJDNbu3mOdOUXmJHCWoztFMijouh4ablHcSaAqmZj1Rojt8fAFxmb/s320/071.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5681887475318880690" border="0" /></a>So, basically, it sounds slightly ridiculous to write a post completely about the food we shoved in our faces while we were on our vacation, but we enjoyed every minute spent together!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-53703048544420612812011-10-29T14:57:00.001-06:002012-01-15T14:12:00.903-07:00The Sammie that deserves its own post<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUbeg_lv9wf7tad16zHRfcvYfUmQghgoe_IUkPvj06wn1WSGWrBR_YrddaSi-sE-2yHQWDWHfLTksIVuzmQiZLorNZPOTlOOxz9peD3BAT-EN5WcyKo6A5w6eOmnb_hord-Nv3ezz6muP/s1600/030.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPUbeg_lv9wf7tad16zHRfcvYfUmQghgoe_IUkPvj06wn1WSGWrBR_YrddaSi-sE-2yHQWDWHfLTksIVuzmQiZLorNZPOTlOOxz9peD3BAT-EN5WcyKo6A5w6eOmnb_hord-Nv3ezz6muP/s320/030.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682767362925633202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_8tNHboeW8jyMUcSJhrESRZc31raEsDmN_nwlDqPwRL_Ieu0Vkz7M6RusTFyQQt-zXVus2YamB1C5fnPGzwquLuj_ogRJnvFPLbyyW393ai9Gn8t2eg0f6Y1ycy78Z92JkUNy68Vttlg/s1600/031.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp_8tNHboeW8jyMUcSJhrESRZc31raEsDmN_nwlDqPwRL_Ieu0Vkz7M6RusTFyQQt-zXVus2YamB1C5fnPGzwquLuj_ogRJnvFPLbyyW393ai9Gn8t2eg0f6Y1ycy78Z92JkUNy68Vttlg/s320/031.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682767351333830802" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmotD44FblsoubhMzmAwC3UYkAxQxqGWHs2_C9PRjIVQM3T09TGaNJ7AgkH452grvNvKahiC_2A_oh6i1bACiDgJTgX65lCcDACK2wljwGytkupef7L01tBtJY9_rKt7ytiJ1-yoopgYO/s1600/032.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWmotD44FblsoubhMzmAwC3UYkAxQxqGWHs2_C9PRjIVQM3T09TGaNJ7AgkH452grvNvKahiC_2A_oh6i1bACiDgJTgX65lCcDACK2wljwGytkupef7L01tBtJY9_rKt7ytiJ1-yoopgYO/s320/032.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682767350329553778" border="0" /></a>Hello. Meet the best sandwich that I think I've ever eaten in my life. This is coming from someone who grew up in Danville, home of Domenico's, which, prior to me partaking of this sammie, had the best sandwiches in the planet.<br /><br />No longer. Not only was this one of the best sammies I've ever had in my existence, but it just might well be one of the best articles of food I've ever eaten. Meet the Cuban Roast from Paseo. We're talking slow roasted pork shoulder with aoili, cilantro, lettuce, caramelized onions all on a lightly toasted baguette that the angels in heaven constructed themselves. $8.50, but I would probably pay $20 for this sandwich.<br /><br />We picked the sammies up, and then headed over to a different neighborhood where we found some outdoor seating. It was such a gorgeous day, and I was surrounded by the two best people in my life, and I was eating arguably one of the best things I've ever eaten. It was one of those moments that just couldn't have gotten better. I can't wait to go back and partake of this little dream. Hopefully sooner than later!!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9090083773576407612.post-77194182247293800252011-10-29T13:19:00.000-06:002012-01-15T13:20:30.817-07:00Pumpkin Patch in Seattle!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYXOltEtUCgEDMsgb3CI0BQBcr8qaT3iJpgR4Hfnv1eiD5fVZv40S1h9IVauAXGvAn_KYaZX1NXNnUmnXaTGuPyRIpHgPD1weQrlOu8RwZJBlSFQnJ7NiGSTo_ivzvJupfwcc2QcLlV2l/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpYXOltEtUCgEDMsgb3CI0BQBcr8qaT3iJpgR4Hfnv1eiD5fVZv40S1h9IVauAXGvAn_KYaZX1NXNnUmnXaTGuPyRIpHgPD1weQrlOu8RwZJBlSFQnJ7NiGSTo_ivzvJupfwcc2QcLlV2l/s320/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682766373177981586" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq4Jnmn4-qW7Bqj8vvgIbZmZ6cVIEs8yKsoFzSnnroDFfRGLvCApLPTxafZ52xdifTnXK9DivB813s3CAVhUMZv70skuJVHtGPuaLoiRjz5HZpeD62_pn8U0-mL-An7b_QVf9tXBrs9kTT/s1600/006.JPG"><img style="display: block; 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margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHbf8KJsCXqwzr1lMMN-eJ7BFLSOYfe-o68u99cO405CucvW-agc7Dw9uWhuYBgjyHM5Ni2cKmLH-VHc211NBgKpLeTSvcuPEesUYV21PljfNsRQEwhLJRRBxHIhGa-GLsvkcnMTw-aHk/s320/029.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5682742058028366562" border="0" /></a>We were able to go to a pumpkin patch while we were in Seattle. The weather had been perfect for us our entire visit! It was just a little bit misty, but the weather cooperated with us for the most part. We had a little tractor ride that took us out to the pumpkins. We were slightly unwise with our seating choice, because we had to dodge mud the entire ride. Bennett was able to pick out a pumpkin, and Hazen got his face painted. We also bought some delicious salsa and apple cider. I'm loving all of the farms and ready availability of local grown food in Seattle. I wish we had even more opportunities like that in Utah! It was time for Bennett to have a nap, so the Lee family temporarily stole the Clark's Jeep and headed downtown for some more exploring!AnnEEhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17822611183887237182noreply@blogger.com0