Harrison is getting so dang cute. He is getting much bigger and is already such a talker! He talks more then Carson already! He is sleeping better and eats better well. We haven't gotten him sleeping through the night steady yet. He will go about 7 hours and tease me as though he can do it and then the next night not sleep at all. It is a really fun game we play! I don't have any complaints though - he is still little enough that I put up with whatever because he is so cute and hasn't learned how to talk back. I love him though - he is a great mixture of Carson's good looks and Emma's spicy personality. He is a cuddle bug and a loves to be with people and I love being with him!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Happy Harrison
Harrison is getting so dang cute. He is getting much bigger and is already such a talker! He talks more then Carson already! He is sleeping better and eats better well. We haven't gotten him sleeping through the night steady yet. He will go about 7 hours and tease me as though he can do it and then the next night not sleep at all. It is a really fun game we play! I don't have any complaints though - he is still little enough that I put up with whatever because he is so cute and hasn't learned how to talk back. I love him though - he is a great mixture of Carson's good looks and Emma's spicy personality. He is a cuddle bug and a loves to be with people and I love being with him!
Emma's First Sleepover
Jared have a little rule, we haven't had to put into affect yet. We are not fans of sleepovers. We kind of think now-a-days a late night with friends over is fine, but sleep overs are not for us (or our kids). We are not sure if we are against friends sleeping here, that is still under debate, but sleeping out just isn't going to happen. Different I know, but just something we feel comfortable with. There is one exception - family.So Emma's cousin Ashlyn got to sleep over last month. Ashlyn is absolutely the sweetest little girl and I loved having here. We had a great time, we went to the Dinosaur Museum, ice creams at the Thanksgiving Point Malt Shop, and then headed home for princess movies and popcorn. They finally made it to bed and even slept great. We had pancakes in the morning and my brother-in-law Stan came and got her so they could drive home (they live in St. George). Emma loved hanging out with Ash, Carson liked having another friend to play with and I loved listening to them giggle themselves to sleep.
Canning
I was going through my pictures and realized I haven't blogged in a really time! Sorry.
I have been canning. I am actually done, but I spent a lot of time the in Sept and Oct canning. I did salsa, spaghetti sauce, apple sauce, peaches, pears and lots and lots of freezer jam.
My parents were here for one of my "adventures" and we stayed up until
after midnight doing applesauce (because we thought it would be easier after the kids went to bed). Lucky them. We had a good time though and now I have a few shelves full of jars to show for it.
I have been canning. I am actually done, but I spent a lot of time the in Sept and Oct canning. I did salsa, spaghetti sauce, apple sauce, peaches, pears and lots and lots of freezer jam.My parents were here for one of my "adventures" and we stayed up until
after midnight doing applesauce (because we thought it would be easier after the kids went to bed). Lucky them. We had a good time though and now I have a few shelves full of jars to show for it.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Trumpet
Does anyone - who lives local - have a trumpet or toy trumpet, that I could borrow fro Tuesday afternoon? It will not be touched by lips and only one, responsible, person will be using it.
Let me know as soon as possible if you do - thanks!
Summer
Let me know as soon as possible if you do - thanks!
Summer
Friday, November 13, 2009
Tickets are here!!!
I picked up the New Moon tickets - so come and get them!!!
I AM NOT bringing any tickets, but mine, to the theater
So you MUST pick up or arrange delivery before next week!
The show is at 10 pm on Friday
There are NO TRAILERS!!!
So be there early to be ready at 10.
I think they are opening the doors at 9:30
In that time we will have a drawing and prizes!
Our drinks and Popcorn will be in the theater for us!
YEAH I CAN'T WAIT!!!
I AM NOT bringing any tickets, but mine, to the theater
So you MUST pick up or arrange delivery before next week!
The show is at 10 pm on Friday
There are NO TRAILERS!!!
So be there early to be ready at 10.
I think they are opening the doors at 9:30
In that time we will have a drawing and prizes!
Our drinks and Popcorn will be in the theater for us!
YEAH I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Pampered Chef Customer Appreciation and Holiday Open House
You are invited to my
First Annual Pampered Chef Customer Appreciation
and Holiday Open House!
When:
Wednesday, November 18th
@ 9:30am - 12:30pm OR 5 -8:00pm
&
Saturday, November 21st
@10am - Noon
Where:
Summer Pratt’s home -
4633 West Ferguson Way - Cedar Hills
R.S.V.P.
801-885-2707 or summerpratt@gmail.com
Come join us for food, fun, and lots of gift giving ideas with the Pampered Chef.
Come and shop from your seat, not from your feet! Discount Table!
Door Prizes! Fun and Food!
Best of all, I am having drawings for FREE product!
I will have multiple drawings for great products!
Receive entries into the drawing by doing the following:
RSVP = 1 ticket
(801-885-2707 or summerpratt@gmail.com
or mark attending on Facebook Invite or commenting on this blog post)
Attend = 1 ticket
Every $30 spent = 1 ticket
Book your own Cooking Show = 4 tickets
Bring a Friend (adult guest) = 2 tickets
Bring an outside order = 2 tickets for each order
Start your own Pampered Chef business = 8 tickets
Can’t attend the Show? Place an order before the show = 2 tickets
To view the catalog and place an order go to www.pamperedchef.biz/funwithsummer
and click on "Shop Online" and enter "Open House" for Host name to link you to the show
and receive a discount on shipping.
Remember, if you hosted a Pampered Chef Cooking show
within the last year, you will receive the 10% Past Hostess Discount
November Special!
20% off Simple Additions Serving Pieces!
No Minimum Purchase - No Limit!!!
First Annual Pampered Chef Customer Appreciation
and Holiday Open House!
When:
Wednesday, November 18th
@ 9:30am - 12:30pm OR 5 -8:00pm
&
Saturday, November 21st
@10am - Noon
Where:
Summer Pratt’s home -
4633 West Ferguson Way - Cedar Hills
R.S.V.P.
801-885-2707 or summerpratt@gmail.com
Come join us for food, fun, and lots of gift giving ideas with the Pampered Chef.
Come and shop from your seat, not from your feet! Discount Table!
Door Prizes! Fun and Food!
Best of all, I am having drawings for FREE product!
I will have multiple drawings for great products!
Receive entries into the drawing by doing the following:
RSVP = 1 ticket
(801-885-2707 or summerpratt@gmail.com
or mark attending on Facebook Invite or commenting on this blog post)
Attend = 1 ticket
Every $30 spent = 1 ticket
Book your own Cooking Show = 4 tickets
Bring a Friend (adult guest) = 2 tickets
Bring an outside order = 2 tickets for each order
Start your own Pampered Chef business = 8 tickets
Can’t attend the Show? Place an order before the show = 2 tickets
To view the catalog and place an order go to www.pamperedchef.biz/funwithsummer
and click on "Shop Online" and enter "Open House" for Host name to link you to the show
and receive a discount on shipping.
Remember, if you hosted a Pampered Chef Cooking show
within the last year, you will receive the 10% Past Hostess Discount
November Special!
20% off Simple Additions Serving Pieces!
No Minimum Purchase - No Limit!!!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Nursery
When Emma turned 18 months she walked into nursery like she owned the place, she didn't really have trouble with me leaving at all. If anything, it was me not wanting to leave her.
Carson on the other hand wants NOTHING to do with nursery on his own. In the beginning anytime we came near the nursery room he would cry and shake his head, saying NO, NO NO the whole way. Then we got to a point where he would go in and play, but stay close. The only times I have tried to leave, he throws a fit. I will say our church time is during his nap, so we often chalk it up to super tired and take him home.
TODAY WE MADE A BREAK THROUGH!!!
We went in and I stayed with him for the first 20 minutes or so, then I made my move... but don't worry I came prepared! So, I know he should be getting over this, but soothies are for when kids need to be soothed... before I made my move I gave the nursery leaders Carson's Binky and Taggie, so if he freaked out he would have the two things I have been training him to calm down with. IT WORKED!!! I left, I heard him cry a minute later and then it stopped. I waited and nothing. I nearly had an anxiety attack, but the crying was gone. My two good friends Heidi and Cindy were in the hall and nearly had to drag me away from just listening for him the rest of church. But I left and they didn't come for me. In fact one of the other moms were called out and I made eye contact with the Nursery leader and she gave me a big smile and thumbs up! I got to go to most of Sunday School and all of Relief Society - it was awesome! When we came to go get him, he was happy and excited! Then just like clock work he fell right to sleep without a fuss, like it was his normal time. What a great day!
I really hope it wasn't just a fluke and that we will continue to make progress. With Jared having to be in Priesthood with his calling, I was missing Relief Society way more then I could handle! Today was great!
Carson on the other hand wants NOTHING to do with nursery on his own. In the beginning anytime we came near the nursery room he would cry and shake his head, saying NO, NO NO the whole way. Then we got to a point where he would go in and play, but stay close. The only times I have tried to leave, he throws a fit. I will say our church time is during his nap, so we often chalk it up to super tired and take him home.
TODAY WE MADE A BREAK THROUGH!!!
We went in and I stayed with him for the first 20 minutes or so, then I made my move... but don't worry I came prepared! So, I know he should be getting over this, but soothies are for when kids need to be soothed... before I made my move I gave the nursery leaders Carson's Binky and Taggie, so if he freaked out he would have the two things I have been training him to calm down with. IT WORKED!!! I left, I heard him cry a minute later and then it stopped. I waited and nothing. I nearly had an anxiety attack, but the crying was gone. My two good friends Heidi and Cindy were in the hall and nearly had to drag me away from just listening for him the rest of church. But I left and they didn't come for me. In fact one of the other moms were called out and I made eye contact with the Nursery leader and she gave me a big smile and thumbs up! I got to go to most of Sunday School and all of Relief Society - it was awesome! When we came to go get him, he was happy and excited! Then just like clock work he fell right to sleep without a fuss, like it was his normal time. What a great day!
I really hope it wasn't just a fluke and that we will continue to make progress. With Jared having to be in Priesthood with his calling, I was missing Relief Society way more then I could handle! Today was great!
Friday, October 23, 2009
Swine Flu
I got this photo in an email the other day and thought it was so funny. I don't want to make fun of a serious situation... but since this was so funny, I was forced to.Hope you all enjoy!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
In and Out is Coming!!!
This post is in response to another I read that said they didn't understand the hype around In-and-Out, giving it an "overrated" feel, here is my response - you may not like it, so read on if you have thick skin, if not - X out, grow some thick skin and log back on. PS: This is not just the testimony of a post baby fat girl, I have loved In-and-Out through thick and thin... literally!
First of all, I think some people who grow up in certain states, have prejudice of other states. Like people from Texas - don't mess with Texas. East Coast v. West Coast. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas - because people in other states don't deserve to know. Well, people from California (which I am) have strong feelings about how rocking California is. But I think when you live in Utah (an amazing state, which I love) and have so many transplants - you get sick of hearing how cool other places are (a little jealous maybe, maybe not) and tend to cold shoulder anything that is associated. I can understand, but please don't give this treatment to In-and-Out, this is a universal thing, we can all love. It is like world peace, except someday we all might get some of In-and-Out... even Utah, because we are now getting 3!!! I am so excited I could scream.
(SIDE NOTE: I personally think it is in response to Chadders (Chadders - you messed with the wrong Burger joint, did you think you were just doing a knock off Burger King - WRONG), so instead of In-and-Out suing, they did the better thing - revenge... strategically placing In-and-Outs in AF, Provo and past the point... bye-bye Chadders.)
But before you wrongfully judge In-and-Out, I have a few things for you to consider on why they are the best all around place to get an AMAZING burger...
They are fresh, not processed, you can watch them make the patties or the fries right from potatoes from the counter, as you wait for you delicious food.
They are family owned, you have to love that, they don't just franchise to any dork who want s to make a quick buck, the owners really care for the business, it isn't just money, it is a family project.
They are religious, which you have to respect, they have John 3:16 on the bottom of the drink cups - I like that.
They respect their employees and aren't cheap with them, they pay well starting and give raises often, with benefits, education incentives, spiffs and promotional incentives, they treat their employees as well as some big companies, if not better.
They are simple - they don't pretend to care about Chicken sandwiches or salads. They do what they love and are great at - MEAT!!!
They make it fun with little inside things for In-and-Out lovers, like off the menu ordering... animal style, triple triples and other little goodies.
Plus, where can you get a better burger, fries and a shake, really? I would love to know - and then tell me how much it was, because In-and-Out is less then most fast food places and is totally not in the "fast food" category.
So next time you hear someone talking about In-and-Out, don't immediately think "overrated", consider all the above points and just think "awesome"!
If anyone needs more convincing let me know, I'll meet you there when they open for a more in depth look! :)
First of all, I think some people who grow up in certain states, have prejudice of other states. Like people from Texas - don't mess with Texas. East Coast v. West Coast. What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas - because people in other states don't deserve to know. Well, people from California (which I am) have strong feelings about how rocking California is. But I think when you live in Utah (an amazing state, which I love) and have so many transplants - you get sick of hearing how cool other places are (a little jealous maybe, maybe not) and tend to cold shoulder anything that is associated. I can understand, but please don't give this treatment to In-and-Out, this is a universal thing, we can all love. It is like world peace, except someday we all might get some of In-and-Out... even Utah, because we are now getting 3!!! I am so excited I could scream.
(SIDE NOTE: I personally think it is in response to Chadders (Chadders - you messed with the wrong Burger joint, did you think you were just doing a knock off Burger King - WRONG), so instead of In-and-Out suing, they did the better thing - revenge... strategically placing In-and-Outs in AF, Provo and past the point... bye-bye Chadders.)
But before you wrongfully judge In-and-Out, I have a few things for you to consider on why they are the best all around place to get an AMAZING burger...
They are fresh, not processed, you can watch them make the patties or the fries right from potatoes from the counter, as you wait for you delicious food.
They are family owned, you have to love that, they don't just franchise to any dork who want s to make a quick buck, the owners really care for the business, it isn't just money, it is a family project.
They are religious, which you have to respect, they have John 3:16 on the bottom of the drink cups - I like that.
They respect their employees and aren't cheap with them, they pay well starting and give raises often, with benefits, education incentives, spiffs and promotional incentives, they treat their employees as well as some big companies, if not better.
They are simple - they don't pretend to care about Chicken sandwiches or salads. They do what they love and are great at - MEAT!!!
They make it fun with little inside things for In-and-Out lovers, like off the menu ordering... animal style, triple triples and other little goodies.
Plus, where can you get a better burger, fries and a shake, really? I would love to know - and then tell me how much it was, because In-and-Out is less then most fast food places and is totally not in the "fast food" category.
So next time you hear someone talking about In-and-Out, don't immediately think "overrated", consider all the above points and just think "awesome"!
If anyone needs more convincing let me know, I'll meet you there when they open for a more in depth look! :)
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Catch up...
I have put a handful of posts of our recent activities. I am way behind and want to catch up, but with 3 "crazies" and 2 that want to sit on my lap anytime I touch the computer I don't have much opportunity, I will do the best I can and hope you enjoy it.
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