Project 365 - Day 337

It was Bup and Laura day. My mom had promised Laura that she would take her to see Planet 51 when it came out at the movie theatre. They had a nice lunch (before the sugar fest at the movies) and apparently Laura ate more than my mom has ever seen her eat (it was pizza). They had popcorn, m&m's, and fruit snacks at the movies and Laura really enjoyed the cute funny movie. I am glad she has this time with my mom. I remember all the fun times I had with my grandma so I know she will treasure this always.

Project 365 - Day 336

Just a little holiday cheer at my Mom and Dad's house. They really go all out with Christmas decorations and the inside always looks festive. The kids were so excited to go and see the lights and help out.

Project 365 - Day 335

Here is the photo from my dear friend Dusti (I still don't like the way I look, but it is tradition and so I must include it)

It has become tradition for Annie, Dusti and I to have birthday lunches at Chevy's. We all love Chevy's and it is a great time with friends. I don't spend nearly enough time with my uber crafty and beautiful friends but this was a great getaway. I was spoiled again with cupcakes and fun gifts to make my own cupcakes. Now if I can just learn how to make them as good as theirs I will be all set. Thanks girls for a great day!

Project 365 - Day 334

The moon looked really cool to me tonight. It was frosty and foggy and full. Just another sign of fall.

Project 365 - Day 333

My new bed. Grandma Alma lovingly sent me some mad money for my birthday and I used it to buy a new bedspread. I love it. I was more than a little tired of my 10 year old spread. I got an awesome deal with everything included. I am not sure how great it is when I had to buy new sheets and drapes but I did get a good deal on those too. I now love to make my bed so I can see it all made up. It really is the little things in life that make me happy. Now if I can just find the time to work on the photo wall of black and white sleeping kid photos...

Project 365 - Day 332

(so picture will have to come later, because I can't seem to get it loaded after two days of trying and I know my dad is wanting more posts!)



We had an incredible dinner and visit with the Dobies on Saturday, my parents even stopped by to share the dinner. The roasted potatoes and butternut squash were really yummy. It is so nice to spend time with them and the kids all love each other so much they just play and play and play and we adults can just hang out. Joni and I love to cook so we just have fun gabbing away and making and trying new things. I had been wanting to try this mashed turnip (aka rutabaga) recipe with crispy shallots. I know it sounds weird but it looked so good with Ina Garten made it. After I burnt the crispy shallots beyond belief, Chris came to the rescue and fried up some onions nice and crisp. They were delicious on the creamy rutabagas. I think I found a new veggie to love.

Project 365 - Day 331

It's Black Friday and yes my mom and I are some of those crazy people who get up in the dark of night and go stand in line to shop. My mom has done this before and this was my first time actually waiting in line. Last year I met her with Noah at 6:30 in the morning but this year I was with her at 3 something in the morning to stand in line at Target. We got some incredible deals and it sure was fun to shop with no kids. We had a very specific list and had envelopes with coupons and times for each store we wanted to shop at (4am, 5am and 6am). It sure was fun, but man oh man was it cold!