Stress in all its fineries

This was me this morning, I swear.

Why is it that we willingly stress ourselves out? I can't figure it out. I was so excited about all the craft projects I was going to do for Christmas gifts this year. I've had the ideas for months, but I'm just now getting the needed items bought and attempting a start. Not only that, I am taking a Marketing Class (which I love) and have a couple of big projects/exams due within the next couple of weeks. Things just keep piling on. Christmas Decorations? I'll get them done sometime, hopefully before Christmas Eve. What was that? You want me to be where? When? You want me to do that? Why not? Sure, BRING IT ON! :)

Thanksgiving Recipes

Thanksgiving is coming fast. I love trying to create new things in my kitchen. I'd love for you to share your favorite Thanksgiving recipe with me.

Saturday night Scattergories

SCATTERGORIES. ..it's harder than it looks! Use the 1st letter of your name to answer each of the following. They have to be real places, names, things.. Nothing made up! You CAN'T use your name for the boy/girl name question.


WHAT IS YOUR NAME: Erin

BOY NAME: Ethan

LETTER WORD: ?

GIRL NAME: Ella

OCCUPATION: Ear, Nose, Throat Specialist

COLOR: Ecru

SOMETHING YOU WEAR: Earrings

BEVERAGE: EggNog

FOOD: Eggplant

SOMETHING FOUND IN A BATHROOM: Earwax

A PLACE: Europe

REASON FOR BEING LATE: Earache

SOMETHING YOU SHOUT: Exit!

Are good Mormons Republicans?

I had an experience this last week I would love other people's input on. Monday (3rd) I had an individual tell me that even though the Church doesn't tell its members how to vote that if Mormons are pro-Constitution than how could they vote for Barack Obama. That ruffled my feathers somewhat as I don't really like being told what to do. Sidenote: Now I know where my kids get it. :) This person was adamant that Obama was against the constitution. I still hadn't decided how to vote at that point. I have tried to be an informed individual. I have tried to be more involved in this years election.

Then, yesterday in Relief Society, we were discussing the signs of the Second Coming. A woman raised her hand and prefacing her comments with "I hope I don't offend anyone..." and then proceeded to say that Obama becoming President was a sign of the times and frightening to her. She even went further and said that Obama thinks he's a dictator and that we will be turning into a Communist country. She had quite a lot to say, and enough that I almost got up to leave. I'm not trying to take a political stand. It's not that I'm "pro-Obama" or "Pro-McCain," I just felt that church wasn't the appropriate time for a discussion of that type.

Are all Mormons supposed to be Republicans? My view of the church's opinion on government is be informed, participate, and obey the law. Am I wrong? Am I missing something?

I welcome your thoughts/comments!

What a difference a day makes!

Monday: 5 am. Son wakes up and comes into get me. We try to sleep on the couch.
7 am. Daughters wake up. Tired. Cranky.
7:10 am. Daughter #2 refuses to eat choc chip muffins for breakfast.
7:20 am. Daughter #1 throws up.
7:30 am. Daughter #1 feels fine. Eats breakfast. goes to school
8:00 am. Daughter #2 isn't eating. Can't go to school. Bawling.
8:05 am. Daughter #2 throws up on kitchen floor.

Blah, Blah, Blah. Trying to do my Homework. keep kids entertained.

2:00 pm. Daughter #1's teacher calls. Daughter #1 has just thrown up.
2:05 pm. pick #1 up from school.

Ok. So not exactly the worst day ever, but certainly one of those Mom days. So yesterday (Tuesday) I got to babysit two of my nephews, my brother's boys. One is almost 4, the other is 2. So cute. We had a blast! It was a good Mom/Aunt day. They came around 9. We watched the movie Cars. We made pumpkin cookies, which my 4 yr old nephew didn't believe would taste good. We made our own pizzas for lunch. We played the Wii. We went outside and rode bikes, played in the leaves. It was just a nice relaxing day where I could just have fun with the kids. Here are a few pics!

Tagged.

I've been tagged by my cousin Becky. Thanks girl! It makes you stop and actually think...

8 Favorite T.V. Shows
1. Gilmore Girls (I know they aren't on anymore, but hey,still my fav)
2. Lost
3. Heroes
4. Amazing Race
5. Everyday Italian
6. Iditarod
7. Man vs. Wild (I'm usually grossed out, but can't change the channel)
8. Monk

8 Favorite place to eat
1. Olive Garden
2. My Grandma's kitchen
3. Outback
4. Garcia's
5. Wendy's w/my kids
6. Arby's w/my hubby @ lunch
7. Craigo's
8. my kitchen table with my family

8 Things I did yesterday.....(Tuesday)
1. took a nice hot shower
2. Drove to IF to get Carter's 2 yr pictures taken
3. Saved $23.84 when I shopped at Albertson's
4. Made ham sandwiches for lunch
5. Folded Laundry
6. Babysat my nephew Justin
7. Took a walk and crunched autumn leaves with my son, nephew and daughter
8. worked on a puzzle (first time I've found time for that in a while, yeah)

8 "words or phrases" I say too often
1. Serious?
2. Dude
3. Awesome!
4. I don't wanna hear whining! (hmmm...who could I be saying this to?)
5. Fo Sho!
6. Just a second! (usually in a not so nice tone...sorry kids)
7. Have you done your homework?
8. Sounds good.

8 Things on my Wish List
1. Back Yard
2. Fencing
3. Finished Addition
4. Lose 25 lbs. (I'd settle for any :))
5. Endless loads of cash
6. Good wives for my brothers
7. ability to finish school faster
8. More quality time with my husband

8 more people to tag
1. Alyssa
2. Christie H
3. Aunt Kitty
4. Heather M
5. anyone else who hasn't done it that is reading this!

My boy!

Carter turned 2 this week. I can't believe it! I'm sad yet excited to see what the future holds for our energetic little man. I thought I'd put a few pics on so I could see how much he's grown and changed. So cute!