Newest Craft Project

Since I have no longer been a student, I've discovered I've had more time on my hands. Well, with watching Calvin I don't have THAT much more time on my hands, but I've realized that I need something else to do besides watch Calvin. I've decided to try my hand at some crafts. I don't consider myself a "crafty person," but I guess the only way to get better is to practice, right?

While at another girl's home in our ward, I noticed she had these really cute blocks for her daughter. I thought, "I bet I could make something like that!" So I went to Roberts Arts and Crafts not really knowing what I needed to buy. I got some supplies and when I got home I researched the Internet to get some beginning lessons on stitching plastic canvas (probably should have done that in the opposite order, but it all worked out). When I told Trevor what I was doing he said, "Cool! We could even put letters on them!"

Well, long story short, a simple little project is taking me longer than expected but I think they will be fun for him once they are done. I'm making 6 blocks (so that we can spell Calvin's name) and putting different letters on all the sides. I'm even sticking bells and other things inside so they make noise. This first block took me a long time to do, but I learned a lot doing it and the other ones shouldn't take as long hopefully. For not knowing anything about plastic canvas I think it turned out pretty well!

Ward Campout

Last night our ward had a camp out in Jolley Ranch (by Springville). We actually found it this year unlike last year! It was beautiful there this time of year as all the leaves are changing colors!


The activity was really fun and we got to know some more people in our ward. We had a chili cook-off and peach cobbler for dessert. We didn't stay the night because we didn't think it would be wise with Calvin.

That's a great smile!


Here you can leaves the leaves changing color better.


This is a classic Calvin smile! :0)

Tis the season for peaches!

Daddo (Trevor's grandpa) invited me to his home to can peaches on Wednesday. I thought, "Oh, this will be great! We will have a couple jars of peaches to enjoy in the future!" Little did I know I would be going home with 16 jars of peaches! It was a lot of fun and I got to know Trevor's cousins Rachel and Stephanie better. We also made peach cobbler and I got to bring some home for Trevor.


Calvin has been really cute lately (well actually... he's always been cute). He is finding his voice and loves to babble, squeal, shout, and I'm pretty sure he's trying to sing along with the car radio when we drive somewhere. He also does this horse impression that is really funny. I'll try and get it on video. You know how kids are... once the camera turns on, they stop doing whatever it is you wanted to get on camera.

I find his socks have been soaking wet lately. Ah yes, this would explain it:
Wouldn't you love to be this flexible?

You know you are cool when...

you are driving with your windows rolled down and you stop at an intersection where a group of Gothic high school students are waiting to cross the street and it's obvious they like the music you are listening to.

Who would have thought we would be playing 'cool' music... :0) I'm guessing it won't happen too much in our lives!

What were we listening to you may ask? Tribute from Jack Black's band: Tenacious D (one of their few clean songs).

It's Official!

We are moving back to Silicon Valley next year! After much consideration and prayer we have decided to accept the full-time offer from Microsoft. Before we head back to California, I need to finish my Master's degree which will be sometime between April and August. We're both really excited and look forward to this new turn in our lives!

Sittin' Pretty

For the lonely grandma:

Article about 6 Food Mistakes Parents Make

I read this interesting article tonight about feeding children. None of the information is earth-shattering, but I thought it might appeal to some people who read this blog. I thought maybe someone could glean a new insight to try with their kids.

6 Food Mistakes Parents Make

I can remember not liking some things when I was younger such as squash, bell pepper, cheesecake (umm... probably not the best example), sourdough bread, plain milk. I had to try these items many times before I acquired a taste for them (it took until college but I now eat them willingly!). I'm grateful my parents still served me foods I disliked eating while I was growing up.