Sister Sarah

My little sis along with her hubby Ryan visited us this weekend. Their visit was defintely WAY too short. We did not get to shop enough, talk enough, or excercise enough. I hope she can make it out again this summer so we can spend our days at the beach instead of trudging through the snow.

Thanks for playing with my kiddies. they love hanging out with you and playing "bear". Thanks for teaching me how to eat a low calorie meal. It was great having you here!

At Church today...

(Holland, Beezer, and Ethan on Christmas Eve, 2007)

I gave Holland and Ethan bread and water during Sacrament today. After they finished their water they said (very loudly), " Yummy Juice".

Matching Sweaters and Screaming at Santa

Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Love Ethan, Lake & Holland

Have you ever worn the same outfit as someone else at a party? It happened to me once on a double date. The girl and I were wearing the exact same outfit. I was embarrassed..but still thought I looked cuter :) My sisters and I sometimes wear the same stuff at family events. Saturday was a matching day for me too -- with Kendee. I promise we did not plan it. Don't we look cute?



It was a big picture day. We managed to survive the ice storm just long enough to get some great pix of the Rowley family. We took photos of the kiddies with Santa. Oh man, that was a nightmare. My kids were screaming and shaking. I don't have a clear picture of it, but you get the gist.

The 3 little monkeys were cute as could be while they held hands through the mall.
Don't you love the Holidays? I do...can't get enough of it lately.

KJ, I hope we can do it all over again, minus AXIS and ALLIES. Thanks for another fun night Rowleys.

Music Rocks

My sister has begun running again. That is her above. Isn't she HOT? I am thinking about starting again too. It has been so long for me ... almost 2 years.

Anyway, she is looking for some fun and upbeat songs to listen to while running. You know...the type to get yer butt movin'. And I am always looking for fun songs to listen to while driving in the car. And you never know...maybe I will actually start to run again.

What are your top 5 songs to run/workout/jam to?

Thanks to you...

Thank you Mandee for my cute Notebook. I haven't decided what to write in it. But I almost want to frame it. Maybe I will use it as Wish list? Write cute things my kiddies do? A journal? Don't know...but thanks for thinking of me. You are so sweet.

Thank you Kendee for spending the evening with me and my family. The pix are cute and you are a super cute pregnant girl!

How big is your kid?

(taken Oct 2, 2007)

2 Year Old Stats

Ethan will probaly end up being 6' 5" just a few inches shorter than his dad. He is going to be quite the catch with those BIG blue eyes and tall frame.

Holland is meant to be around 6' tall. I am sorry, but that is huge! Thank goodness she is beautiful otherwise she might look so awkward. I mean, have you ever watched the WNBA? Most of those girls are not cute...

Ethan

Height: 37 Inches - 95%

Weight: 29 pounds - 50%

Head: 19 Inches - 25 %

Holland

Height: 38 Inches - Above 95%
Weight: 32 pounds - Above 95%
Head: 20 inches - Above 95%

Yahoo

My kids love, NO, obsess over the cartoon, "Backyardigans" . Like any good mother, I let them watch an episode a day. Or two or three. It is so cute to watch them dance and sing along. One of the best things we have learned from watching "Backyardigans" is a little cowboy dance. Take a look at Holland...

Ditto

I had so much fun with this girl -- Mandee Grant. She is classic. You should all want to be friends with her. We met up while I was in Utah. We have a short history together, and she is one of my favorite people ever. Come read about our history and visit. I can't quite express it as well as she did. I "ditto" everything she said. Read about it here.

I laugh when I am with you gals

HOPS in Jackson Hole

I laugh all the time when I am with these girls

We are heading out the door

It is time for a much needed vacation. We are heading to Utah to visit our loved ones. Adios!

HOPS IN THE CITY

My girlfriends (A.K.A HOPS) came to visit me 2 weekends ago. We stayed downtown in the heart of Chicago. We went to WICKED, ate at GIBSONs (and other fine dining establishments), SHOPPED, spent an evening at Howl at the Moon. The absolute best part of the trip was the talking, gossipping, and rolling on the floor laughing. It was seriously a FANTASTIC weekend.

Love you girls!

p.s. I cannot post what HOPS means...it is confidential!

Friends, Food & Fireworks

Happy 4th of July

Wishing everyone a Happy 4th of July!

Gonna Bounce

I am taking a little VACAY this weekend with my girls (HOPS) from Utah. We are staying at the hotel above. They have the most comfortable beds in all hotel land (well besides Stein Erickson). I really need some R&R and it will be had this weekend. I will report on my weekend when I return...

I found some old photos...

This post is obviously for mi familia. They will get a kick out of these old photos. My neices and nephews have grown up. These pix range from 1 to 5 years ago. I love y'all!

LUCAS

PORTER

QUINTON

STEPHIE

LIAM

HAILI BOO

LIZZIE

MORGAN A.K.A. SMORTIGAN

BEEZER

BRITT

GONZO GIRLS

Britt & Kat

I have more fun visitors at my house this weekend. My dear sis, Kat and my little neice, Britt are here. Britt and Kat (remind you of a candy bar...kit kat?) have been playing with the twins, keeping me company, and having just plain old fun.
Of course I have included some photos...