Spring Weather in Winter

Just last week the temperature was about 70 degrees and sunny. Tonight, it's already -1 degree and snowy! It is crazy how the weather changes so drastically here--and so quickly.
Rick and Mcayden took advantage of the warm weather the other day and washed Rick's bike so he could take it out for a ride. They also washed my car. So nice.

I think it's such a funny picture of Mcayden trying to get a drink from the hose! He is such a character!

Choo! Choo!

Grammy B and Auntie Cindy bought Mcayden a train table for Christmas this year and it is so awesome. He and Addison have had hours of fun playing, building and moving things around on the table. Rick and I have fun too, seeing how many ways we can change the tracks and all the time listening to Mcayden making "Choo Choo" sounds and telling the trains, "You can do it!"

Ixnay on the Ostagepay?

So, we went to Costco and I took in my receipts from the post office, so I could be reimbursed (as I was told to by a Costco Manager). *See my post from Monday Dec. 2* Well, when we went in tonight, I was told (by another manager) I would have to take it up with the post office, because I was the only person in the whole world who was charged more and they weren't responsible. It bothered me so bad that he didn't seem to believe me and kept saying how no one else had blah blah blah. I wanted to say, "I don't like my integrity being questioned. I am an honest person, Mr. Manger Guy." I just had to stay calm and nice and now, I have to go to the post office.
Rick has warned me that the post office has ZERO customer service, but I'm going to hope for the best and I guess, expect the worse. I want my $27.00 back!

Quietly Praying

I find myself quietly praying.
Thanking God for my family.
Our friends.
Our home.
My amazing husband.
Praying for help to stay calm as I tell my little guy something for the 700th time.
Asking for help to be a good mom. A better mom.
Pleading for a moment of silence so I can finish a thought.
Pleading as I take another deep breath.
Thanking God for my baby girl's little hands and sweet giggle.
Praying (maybe slightly begging) both kids will take a nap at the same time.
Thanking God for my thoughtful friends.
Humbily asking for guidance as we make decisions for our family.
Thanking God for all the creative, inventive people who have made my life easier.
Thanking God for our family's health.
Asking for help as I go about the day. Little things here and there.
I find myself quietly praying and
I feel humbled as the words fall from my lips.

Free Photo Shoot!!

You can win a free photo shoot!

My friend, Carrie Stround is doing a photo shoot give away on her photo blog!
She currently lives in FL, but is going to be traveling to WA, Vegas and Utah. She said she'd work something out!
So, check it out! She is an amazing photographer and is a wonderful person! She took Addison's newborn pics and they are beautiful.

Bargain Shopper!

I ran into my friend on the way to the mail box the other day, and she told me about this great sale a local store was having. So, that night, she watched the kids for me and I went shopping! Everything that had a red mark on the tag, was only $1.00. Yes, $1.00! So, this darling Ralph Lauren dress and shirt Addison is wearing, cost me a buck! I was able to get some great outfits for the kids and only spent $36.00 total! It was great. I mean, who doesn't love a deal?!

SCENTsational Scentsy!

I was first introduced to Scentsy, while living in WA State and I fell in love. I hosted a party and bought warmers for my myself, my mom and my mother-in-law. I also stocked up on Scentsy Room Sprays and have one in each bathroom, the car and Mcayden's room. My friend Kristen and I are strong believers that they are a diaper bag necessity! Her Scentsy spray saved us from dieing a slow and miserable death by a killer diaper.

Our home smells great and I can change the scents whenever I want. And, now that I have kids, I appreciate the safety factor. The wax only gets warmer than body heat so it won't burn you, or those little "Curious Georges" living in your house.

In November, my sis-in-law suggested I become a consultant. I love the stuff, Rick loves the stuff, etc. etc. so why not?

So, all of you wonderful blog readers, if you haven't heard about Scentsy Wickless Candles before--check out my Scentsy website.

You can contact me directly when you want to buy something or you can just place your order online, through my site. If you have any questions, let me know!
And have a SCENTsational day!

Polaroids

My friend Carrie (Carrie Stroud Photography) shared a link to this program that turns your digital pictures into polaroids. Fun stuff!

A San Francisco Treat-Highlights

A friend of mine invited me to join her in SF, while she was there for a work-related conference. Lucky me! While she was in her Econometrics conference, I went and saw the sights. I would love to go back again. And spend more time. And take Rick with me. It is such a fun city. There is so much to do!

I had been to SF once before, a hundred years ago, on a high school Senior A Capella Tour trip, but didn't really remember a lot about the city, so it was fun going back and really enjoying it.

In a nutshell, I went to Alcatraz "The Rock", which was so fun. It's really interesting and the audio tour is just awesome. A must if you go to SF, BTW. I rode on the trolley a couple of times (Ding! Ding!), went to Trader Joe's (We don't have them here in CO. Sniff. Sniff), went to the Golden Gate Bridge, Ghiradelli Square, walked a hundred blocks to Kara's Cupcakes (that is a story in itself), China Town, Japan Town, and on the Barbary Coast Trail walk (partially). I also walked through Tiffany's and quietly "oohed and awed" at the amazing (and beyond expensive) jewerly.
While on the Barbary Coast trail, we got to see how fortune cookies are made. Pretty cool. They look like little pancakes before they're twisted up. Oh, AND, we went to a Karokee bar, and yes, we did sing our hears out. It was the funnest Karokee bar I have ever been to!

A view from Alcatrez.

Cupcakes from Kara's Cupcakes. Yum. Yum. Yum. And pretty too.

A mural in China Town.

This was our view from the Cheesecake Factory. Sacs Fifth Avenue and Tiffany's.