Happy Birthday to Handsome!!

Happy Birthday to my handsome Kenneth. Also, his name means Handsome so it's redundant to say handsome Kenneth. Obviously this is a picture taken before he was mine. He belongs to the snake here, I'm pretty sure. This is when he was on his mission. I believe this is his pet snake and look at that wicked cool hair. He's so hot.

He is no longer a year older than me, now he's two years older. Kenneth is 36 today. He's a wonderful man, which I have covered in a previous post. All I want to say today is that I'm so grateful that Kenneth was born and survived his childhood. I feel so blessed that we were led to each other and that we have created this amazing life together. I'm grateful for every single year and look forward to at least 62 more. I want to reach that 75th anniversary.

Horton Hears A Who!

Today we took the kids to see Horton Hears A Who! It was a really fun movie. I think it is the best Dr. Suess film that has been made in a really long time. I'm not a huge fan of the live action versions of his stories. The characters in this were great, very funny and so cute. The animation was amazing. I especially liked the vultures feathers, so cool looking. It has great messages and was enjoyable for the whole family, not just the kids. Thank goodness for that. I recommend this movie to all.

Flour Girls & Dough Boys Artisan Bakery and Cafe

This is the cool new restaurant where I went to lunch for my birthday. 35 N. Barrett Avenue (150 West), American Fork. It doesn't look like much from the outside, but it is really cute on the inside and so comfy. You basically have sandwiches, salad, soup and super yummy desserts. Also, they have their artisan breads, which are very good. The prices are very reasonable. I got the combo deal, where you can combine 2 of either the soup, 1/2 salad or 1/2 sandwich for $6.49. I had the cranberry walnut, turkey, brie sandwich with the blueberry apple salad. Honestly, it's not the best turkey brie sandwich I've ever had or the best salad, but I think the atmosphere and price made up for some that. Now on to the desserts. They are so gigantic. I had the cinnamon roll with cream cheese frosting, I should have just had that for lunch. My friends had brownies, mint and peanut butter respectively, and a cream puff. I tried all of them and they were all yummy. They have a lot more than that, cookies, cupcakes, pumpkin bars that are the size of mini loafs, muffins, cheesecake, raspberry danish, choco croissants, lemon bars. I can't wait to go back to taste test more stuff. Perfect lunch place. They also have breakfast panini for $2.99. It was busy the whole time we were there. It doesn't have a lot of seating so consider take-out. They have a play kitchen for the kids and complimentary magazines and books all around.

Birthday Girl!!

That's me. I am now 34. I love it, of course. I have worked for every one of those years. I am so happy to accept the white stripes in my hair and the lines around my eyes. They rock. I am now only one year younger than Kenneth. I am 34 and he is 35. I have had a fun and busy birthday week. On Monday I got my hair done, by the wonderful Sarah Hardman. She had twins 7 months ago and so doesn't do hair as often as she used to, but was able to fit me in. Thank goodness. I love my short hair. I gave my long ponytail to Locks of Love. Kenneth loves my hair short, so he has been very complimentary with his words and his eyes. The haircut & color were my main birthday gifts. I also got to go to my book club on the 13th, which I love so much. It's so fun and such a great time talking with my ladies. Good conversation and yummy food, such a wonderful combination. Friday I went out to lunch with some of my girlfriends. We always have so much fun lunching and it was a cute new restaurant. Kenneth and I were supposed to go out for dinner Friday night, but I wasn't feeling well so I took a bath and went to bed instead. I didn't mind at all. Thanks to all the people that sent happy thoughts my way, wall messages, e-mails and phone calls. Happy birthday to me. It was a great day and looks to be an amazing year.

Tagged-Things to do

I was tagged by Kristen. I'm supposed to list 5 things on my to-do list. It's embarrassing how long some of these things have been on my list.

1. Clean off the kitchen counter - The hot zone for all things paper.
2. Fold yesterday's laundry.
3. Take the boys to get their allergy shots.
4. Finish the emergency packs for the kids school - Due the first of the school year ('07)
5. Go to Pack Meeting - for the next 7+ years.

I will tag Kenneth, Mychael-Ann, Jen Morrison & Aenea.

Happy Valentine's Day

Since the kids had school canceled on Valentine's Day they celebrated a week later. They were able to wear red to school and had their parties. So Happy Late Valentine's to every one of you. We love you all.

Sophia's Story

Here's our first video. Finally. I missed the beginning of the story. What's happened so far is Sophia's mom has asked her to go get beans from the storage room. There she sees some money on a table. As she reaches for the money she hears a voice say, "I'm the ghost of Able Gable, put the money back on the table." Hilarity ensues.....

The Family Storyteller

At the kids school they have an annual Storytelling Festival the last week of February. Sophia and Ian both participated in their class competition. Sophia won her class competition. She was then able to participate in the competition between the 4-8th grade class winners on Feb. 28th. She told the story of The Ghost of Able Gable. I don't know if you are familiar with it, but it is pretty funny. You should have her tell it to you sometime. I'm very pleased that she was willing to participate and she did such a great job in front of a large group of people. Good job, Sophia!