Bag Tag

I was bag tagged! (thanks, Debby!)

Here are the rules:

1. Take a picture of your bag

2. Show a picture of ALL the contents in your bag and then name them NO CLEANING OUT FIRST!!!!

3. "Bag Tag" five to ten people

4. Leave a comment on their blog that says "You've Been Bag Tagged!"

As I was taking everything out of my bag - it was a sad realization that I still carry a diaper bag. I miss my purses!! Here it is -

Just your standard backpack. I wanted this sweet diaper bag that was SOOO cute, but it was WAY out of my price range so I went with this cute Dakine bag that I foundin Haleva, HI.

Ok here is the list - book and toys for Walker, mints, lotion, Walker's toothbrush (what is that doing in there??), feminine products, wallet (always a must), lip liner (there it is!!!), treats for Walker and occasionally myself, diapers, lotion, wipes, zip lock of coupons, mini calendar, check book, journal, Walker's medicines, ooo Target gift card, and last but for sure not least - Jazz schedule (always need one handy!!) Oh yeah and sanitizer hooked on the bag! Suprisingly there weren't any crumbs - but there is an apple juice stain on the inside:)

I think it might be time for me to ditch the diaper bag and bring back the purse!! Yippie!

ok I tag: Kim, Whitney, Muranda, Tori, and Jill.

Easter

We had a great Easter this year. It started on Saturday dying eggs with Walker. He didn't know what was going on - so we only got 7 eggs done and then headed to Dan and Mare's for an Easter egg hunt. We look forward to that every year. Even though Walker dosen't understand it was still fun to see all grandkids hunting for eggs. Sunday we woke up and the Easter Bunny came! I tried to get a picture with Walker and his basket - but it never worked out! So we got him in his Easter outfit and enjoyed church and remembering the Resurrection and then had dinner at my Grandma's house. My mom set up an Easter egg hunt for Boston and he loved it! He was so excited about every egg he found. What a great holiday to gather as family and be so greatful for what we have! While putting together my visiting teacher treats for the month I found a great scripture "He is not here; for he is risen" Matthew 28:6 Although a short one, a very powerful one! Easter Eggs we dyed:) Turned out pretty cute!

Walker's Easter basket:) Lucky guy - got all the good treats:)

Boston hunting for egg

Jackson showing me all the eggs he got at grandmas house.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

We were LuCkY at our house this morning - the Leprachans came! Walker set out a cute box that we had painted and decorated and the Leprachans left him gold coins, candy and a really cute wiggly headband! He wasn't too sure what was going on - but I know he liked the headband. He wore it all morning!! We celebrated St. Patrick's day last night with my family. My mom made cornbeef and cabbage. YuMmY! I always look forward to that each year! Thanks mom!

Hope everyone had a great day. I hope you wore your green and didn't get pinched!!

Here he was this morning - loving his box and treats!!

Full of great treats - for Mom and Dad too eat! YUMMY!!

Thanks Beccca for the great idea!

9 Months Old!!

I can hardly believe our little guy is 9 months old!! Time flies!! We went to the doctor today and here are his stats:

Weight: 17lb 6 oz - he is in the 10% for his weight

Height: 28 1/2 inches - he is in the 50% for his height

Head: HUGE - he is in the 80% for his head! He has a big noggin!!

The doctor told us to include foods in his diet that are high in calories so he will gain weight! Just like his dad - tall and skinny!! He is growing so fast and learning so many new things. In the last week he has learned how to do "so big" and clap his hands. He is getting two more teeth -that makes 6 teeth!! He is so much fun. I am so glad it is getting warm outside, he loves to go on walks and it makes his day to be outside!! We had some pictures done at JC Penney a few weeks ago - just to get a few quick shots. I think they turned out so great! I love the first picture - it looks like a school picture!

Happy Birthday - In Sunny St. George

It was Jake's birthday last week and all he wanted was to play golf. So we decided to pack up and take the family down to St. George. My family came along with us - guys for golfing and gals for shopping! We decided to rent a house so we could all be in the same place and found a great one on Green Springs Golf Course. It was so much fun to sit on the back patio and watch the golfers as they came by. The weather was in the mid 70's - yes mid 70's. SO NICE! Jake got a sun tan from being outside all day! It sure was nice to get away from the cold weather in Salt Lake. I am ready for summer! We celebrated Jakes birthday on Saturday at dinner and some ping pong games at my cousins home. We really enjoyed the weather and being with the family. St George is such a fun getaway - and it's only 4 hours away!! Happy Birthday to the best husband in the world! Thanks for all you do for us! I hope you had a great time golfing:) Here are some pictures of the weekend. Walker and "T-Pa" hanging out in the morning. The standard for Walker - sitting in his walker on the back patio watching te golfers. He loves the outdoors! Whitney and Morgan soaking up the rays! It was so nice to feel the warm sun! Jake, Boston and Marc hanging out on the back patio. Boston got his pump for his diabetes on Thursday. He is such a good kid. What 2 year old do you know that can wear this pump around his waist 24/7 and not touch it or rip it off? He is a trooper. He has started saying everyone's names and Grandma and Grandpa are the best - "nema" and "t-pa". Oh I just love him so much!

Longing to be outside...

Funny story. We went to dinner the other night with Jake's family. It was almost Walker's bedtime and he was getting fussy. After switching him back and forth from me to Jake and walking around the restaurant with him he was still not a happy boy. Jake decided to take him to the window to look outside. Next thing I knew Jake was back at the dinner table and he didn't have Walker with him. Where was Walker might you ask? Well, Jake sat him down in a booster chair in front of the "emergency exit" door - so he could look outside. Happy camper he was there! He stayed there for a good 15 minutes while we finished dinner. He wouldn't look at us unless we called his name. Don't worry, he was right behind us and we kept watching him - we didn't just leave him by himself. How funny though - "i'll be fine over here just watching what's going on outside." He really is obsessed with the outdoors. If he is crying the minute we walk on the front porch, rain or shine, he is happy. What a cute little boy we have!

Getting So Big!

I can hardly believe our little guy is 8 months old. Where has time gone?? He is growing so fast and is getting such a funny personality! Like father like son - he LOVES the snow. Anytime you say "Walker, where is the snow?" he looks up at the window. Jake taught him how to stand on the couch and look out the window - he could stay there for hours! He is so amazed by it! He is also learing to self feed - he hasn't quite learned how to pick up food with two fingers - he grabs the food in his fist and then tries to eat his fist. We have to show him how to hold it but he should get it soon:) He has also gotten his two top teeth! Well, one is all the way through and the other is just poking out:)We sure do love our little guy! He brings so much joy to our house and his giggle is so hilarious!

Just watching the snow!

Here wer are after his bath. He loves taking a bath - sometimes I end up just as soaked as he is:)

He loves to eat those pinwheels that are baby finger foods - the other day I went to check on him and a piece of one was stuck to his nose!! ha ha!

I had to post this one too!

Pretty Crafty!!

I love making crafts - whether it be sewing, painting, sanding, scrapbooking, or whatever - I love doing it. I love to see the finished product. Some of you might know that Kim and I have a little business, Simply Perfect, that we started a few years ago. Although we haven't done too much with it, we are in the process of getting it off it's feet and hopefully started more full time - rather than just a bunch of great ideas. Or business is a variety of things that we sell such as items we make or purchase from a wholesaler. But my favorite are the items we make. Last week I made this cute apron - well might I add that my mom was the master at sewing it, but I think I can do it with her help:) (Thanks mom your the best!) We had a kitchen shower for Jakes cousin and I thought that an apron would be a great gift!! Her kitchen colors are red and black. What do you think?

Who dosen't want to be stylish in the kitchen? More colors, textures and ruffles to come!! (pardon the smile -how else do you smile while showing off an apron??)

So I need to state that Kim is the BEST CRAFTER EVER! She is the smart one who comes up with all the great ideas! I am sure it helps having a darling little girl, but she made this tutu, wand and princess crown!! Are you kiddin me how cute it is! She made one for my little sister and she is going to have her 1 year old pictures in it!

I am really excited to get our business really going - so watch out for an open house to see all of our designs and fun items that we are going to sell!! We are hoping it will happen in the next few months! We have a lot of great ideas and items to sell! p.s. Kim also designed my blog page for me! She is the best!

Tagged!!

I've been Tagged!!!A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning. B. Each player answers the questions about themselves. C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog. 10 years ago: I was a Senior in High School. Just enjoying life and hanging out with friends. 5 things on my to-do list today: Go to the grocery store, watch President Hinckley's Funeral, run errands with Jake, clean my house, and last but not least - WATCH THE JAZZ GAME! Snacks I enjoy: Milk Duds, Snaps, cookies, black licorice, and Bit-O-Honeys Things I would do if I were suddenly made a a billionaire: Buy a bigger house, travel, donate to charity, spend money on mine and Jake's family, open a store with Kim to get our business off the ground, and buy a vacation home by a lake or the ocean. (sorry I know that is 6) 3 of my bad habits: 1. Shopping. It really is an addiction. 2. picking my split ends. 3. biting my nails - but my new years resolution is to stop and I think I am doing pretty good! 5 places I have lived: 1. Sandy 2. Holladay 3. Sugarhouse Jobs I have had:1.Wasatch Deli 2. Mrs Fields Cookies 3. Credit Union Service Center 4. New Freedom Mortgage aka First Horizon Home Loans 5. Mom Things people don't know about me: This is a hard one - I think I am a pretty open person!! 1. I DVR Ellen everyday - I love to watch her! 2. I like to watch Hannah Montana! (ha ha!!) 3. I check out people.com everyday! 3. I am very clumsy - I fall A LOT! 4. I am a convert to the church. 5. AND I love to drink heated up Squirt when I have a sore throat. (jake thinks that is so sick!) Gotta love being tagged!! Alrighty your it: Jill, Debby, Ashly, Whitney and Tori

Grandpa Jack

Jack Hamlin Walker

Jack Hamlin Walker 1915 ~ 2008 Jack Walker, age 92 died on January 28, 2008 in Sandy. He was born on May 23, 1915, in San Diego to Rowland and Marion Walker. He married Edith Roncarati on July 1, 1939, in Burlingame, CA. Jack was an avid sports and outdoorsman. He was a pioneer Utah skier who worked on the construction of Ecker Hill, site of numerous world-class ski jumping events. During the '30s he was a class "A" ski jumper. He remained an active skier until he was 89 competing in many of the locally sponsored events and often winning in his class. He was a member of the Wild Bunch, but his closest skiing companion, from age 10 on, was his friend Vern Nichol. Jack had a passion for Western history and poetry written by Kipling, Service and Noyes. He reveled in the lives of men like Jedadiah Smith, Jim Bridger and in many ways he was a Mountain Man trapped in the 20th Century. Jack is survived by his wife of 69 years, Edith, two daughters, Judith (Stephen) Lea Vell of Alamo, CA; Pamela Hamon of Long Island, NY; four sons, David (Tina) of Sandy, UT; Michael (Michelle) of Sandy UT; John (Rose) of River Falls, WI; Steven (Laural) of Logan, UT; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. There will be a vigil and rosary at Cottonwood Mortuary, 4670 South Highland Dr., Thursday Jan. 31, from 6-8 p.m. The funeral mass will be on Friday, Feb. 1, at 10:30 a.m., Blessed Sacrament Parrish, 1745 East 9800 So. Sandy. Friends may call one hour before. Jack will be interred at Holladay Memorial Park. SINNER THAT I HAVE BEEN, HEAVEN HAS REJECTED ME AND HELL CAN'T WAIT TO GET ME. BUT, WHEN HELL FREEZES OVER I'LL SKI THERE TOO!

I lost my grandpa on Monday night, and will miss him very much! His sweet spirit and excitement for life was contageous. He was a great skier and I wish that I had the opportunity to ski with him one more time. We love you grandpa!