His Tight Lips Aren't Sinking Ships

I got a pocket, got a pocket full of sunshine! I got a love and I know that it's all mine. Ooohhh... Take me away, a secret place, a sweet escape. Take me away. Take me away to better days! Take me away... A Pocketfull of Sunshine by Natasha Beddingfield

So, I blogged before that Steve and I were going on a sweet escape when my mom arrives here in July. Needless to say, I have always loved surprises, just not the waiting that comes with them sometimes! So, I have been subtley trying to get Steve to "accidentally" reveal some information because I can't wait any longer and I am too excited!!

But, his tight lips aren't sinking any ships.

I remember before I was married, a friend of mine who was still a newlywed said that you seriously had to make time to kiss (to really kiss) your husband. I didn't believe her. How could that be?.

But unfortunately I have found it to be true. Don't get me wrong, I give him a kiss every morning as he leaves for work and most days when he returns from work. But, that kiss, that kiss that makes me melt only happens, when...every few days, once a week...it just depends on life and how busy we are. Sometimes Steve and Tiercy get lost to Mommy and Daddy.

But on our excursion, only two are invited; that's me and you, the two of us that make a we, only Steve and Tiercy.

And I can't wait!

200 have an have nots

200 haves (listed in pink) and have nots (a lot harder to come up with than the things I have done) about me. If you feel like taking the time to do this post I would love it. I think it's a cute way to learn a little more about someone.

1. loved someone unconditionally
2. ridden in a hot air balloon
3. gone hang gliding
4. shot a gun for target shooting and was good at it
5. gone scuba diving
6. visited England for Spring Break in high school
7. written a children's book
8. been to a tea party
9. backpacked through Europe
10. flown in an airplane on Christmas day to surprise my family by showing up
11. been a published author (just my user manual from work)
12. driven a convertible
13. switched classrooms in grade school with my identical twin
14. earned a Masters Degree (this one hurts)
15. married the man of my dreams and the love of my life
16. swam with dolphins
17. gone camping with no flush toilets
18. sung a solo
19. had nightmares (my first at age 26 that my triplet siblings died and I didn't)
20. run 5 miles
21. made brownies and then eaten the whole batter
22. been stung by a jellyfish
23. had a pedicure and manicure
24. regifted

25. lost a loved one

26. been in a movie

27. taken a martial arts class

28. won a scrapbook contest

29. gone rock climbing

30. learned a second language

31. been horse back riding

32. tried digital scrapbooking

33. won money

34. danced on a table

35. ridden an elephant

36. been in a dance contest

37. been a worrier

38. flown in a helicopter

39. met someone famous

40. kissed under a waterfall

41. attended the Olympics

42. hiked the Grand Canyon

43. donated blood

44. ridden in a limousine

45. served in a soup kitchen

46. eaten fried green tomatoes

47. been on a blind date

48. seen a play

49. raked my carpet

50. double-dipped

51. toured the White House

52. owned a hybrid car

53. thrown money in a trash can by mistake

54. used my finger as a pacifier to calm a crying baby

55. exercised while on vacation

56. been on a cruise

57. had bon bons lying in bed

58. seen a crime take place

59. had a couples massage with my husband

60. been to Niagra Falls

61. water skiied on one ski

62. seen a penguin

63. collected ash from Mt. St. Helen's eruption

64. seen Old Faithful erupt

65. slept on a cot

66. killed a snake

67. become a reality show addict

68. won a costume contest

69. gone to a drive-in theatre

70. been snorkeling

71. had a privately guided tour

72. caught a fish and cooked it for dinner

73. been homesick

74. eaten hardshell crabs

75. been a nanny

76. been a room mom for my child's classroom

77. neglected my kids because I was reading a good book

78. come face-to-face with a shark

79. read the Bible from cover to cover

80. been skydiving

81. ridden a roller coaster

82. watched a parade

83. ridden a tandum bike

84. walked holding hands with my husband on the beach

85. been to Lake Tahoe

86. owned a vacation place

87. been to a movie by myself

88. bought a brand new car

89. killed a black widow spider

90. found an arrowhead

91. been deep-sea fishing

92. hit a home run

93. put up a tent all by myself

94. bowled a turkey

95. cooked a turkey

96. hidden treats for husband and me

97. had a frozen drink at the side of a swimming pool

98. eaten in a restaurant by myself just so I could say that I did

99. been embarrased or ashamed by my behavior

100. read a chapter book with my son

101. played in a ping pong competition

102. payed for a bag of candy with all change

103. been on a desserted island
104. enjoyed a romantic evening in front of the fireplace

105. run in a marathon

106. met a street beggar

107. ridden an unicycle

108. been able to fake an accent

109. taken a dance class in college

110. taken my children to the circus

111. slept on a trampoline

112. tried to change the oil in my car

113. climbed a tree

114. switched political parties

115. participated in a pagent

116. swam the English Channel

117. found a shark's tooth

118. freaked out on a Ferris Wheel (yes - afraid of heights)

119. been on a safari

120. been afraid to say sorry

121. seen a bear on the side of the road

122. baked a pie from scratch

123. been blessed with a green thumb

124. always felt loved

125. climbed the stairs of the Statue of Liberty

126. always controlled my emotions

127. laughed uncontrollably during the most inopportune moment

128. danced in the rain

129. pet a baby lion

130. vacationed in Asia

131. been elected to a public office

132. wanted to be a rock star

133. been happy with my life

134. been to Coney Island

135. taken a bubble bath

136. been in a photo shoot

137. been President of a fan club

138. pulled "weeds" in a friend's garden only to find out they were wildflowers

139. been a financially high-maintenance wife

140. been an emotionally high-maintenance wife

141. touced an iceberg

142. taken voice lessons

143. roller skated in the last three decades

144. hugged my sister in a year

145. talked with her several times a week for the last year

146. played dumb to get my husband to help me with something

147. ever liked olives

148. learned to like mushrooms because they are good for me

149. gotten a 100% on a test or exam

150. been on a news program (in high school because I am a triplet)

151. been the class clown

152. hiked on a glacier

153. milked a cow

154. taken in a stray cat or dog

155. entered a photo in a photography contest

156. never had a crush on a college professor

157. taken piano lessons

158. written my congressman a letter

159. had a lemonade stand

160. polished silverware

161. had a facial

162. paid the toll for the person behind me

163. had pnemonia

164. talked my way out of a speeding ticket

165. had to pull over from driving because of a rain storm

166. had a pet cat

167. broken a bone in my body (does a toe really count?)

168. stuffed my bra

169. dated two guys with the same name

170. had all my children by c-section

171. had a sinus infection

172. joined a sorority my first year of college (Alpha Delta Pi)

173. been in combat

174. eaten sushi

175. meet another set of triplets

176. learned to surf

177. gone spelunking

178. flown first-class

179. had tubes in my ears

180. suffered from allergies

181. worn a tutu

182. been athletic my whole life

183. done a belly flop

184. had my portrait painted

185. sent a message in a bottle

186. participated in a book club

187. dated someone with the same name as my brother

188. been great at keeping in touch with old friends

189. seen a beautiful sunset

190. been controlling (sigh)

191. read the ending of a muder mystery before reading the book

192. been to Africa

193. had a song dedicated to me on the radio

194. been white water rafting

195. been on a cruise

196. been stuck in an elevator

197. sat on a jury

198. had stitches

199. lied about my weight

200. been given 3 beautiful children to love

History Does Repeat Itself!

Yesterday, as I was making my children peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for dinner, I was contemplating the dinner that Steve and I were going to be having just a half an hour later. We had decided to go Mexican so I was salivating for chips and salsa, horchata, and chicken enchiladas with rice and beans.
I think I was a little mesmerized by the motion of spreading the peanut butter, because suddenly, out of nowhere, I realized that I was doing the same thing that I always teased my mom about: feeding the children peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while she went out on a date for a $100 dinner.

While Steve and I weren't going that expensive, the point is the same: we were having a nicer dinner . Thanks Steve for our date! I love spending time with you and thoroughly enjoyed the driving range and our scenic, golf course drive at sunset in the golf cart.

Sorry mom! I guess I can't tease you any more!

Girls Camp Again

These are the beautiful girls that I was able to spend 4 days with last week.

I've already talked about the rain in a previous post, so enough said.

It took months of planning, but Girls Camp finally culminated in many awesome experiences and a great time for everyone.

I was able to focus on my relationship with my Heavenly Father and his other beautiful daughters.

Highlights for me included quiet time, campfire songs, playing Big Booty, and eating some very delicious food (thanks Celeste), the skits, and laughing deliriously at bedtime with the leaders.

It's BUNKO Time!

I love Bunko and have finally found a friend who loves the game as much as I do!! Yahoo!! So, she and I are both starting a Bunko group in our neighborhood. Finally! I didn't realize how much I missed it until the possilbility of playing it is so close at my fingertips.

For those of you who don't know, Bunko is simply a wild and crazy, very easy to play dice game! It's so easy that you don't have to concentrate too hard and can therefore laugh the entire time you are playing. This is quite possibly, in my opinion, the best girl's night ever.

Does anyone want to play or be a sub? It's really fun and we have cookies!

I can't wait until next Thursday!!

P.S. Husband, you are in NO uncertain terms, NOT allowed to comment on this post. (Said with love.)

Girls Camp Evacuated Due to Rain

I survived my first Girl's Camp!! It was an awesome experience (okay, I'm not going to lie...so, it was a great experience except for the camping part.)!! It drizzled off and on for the first two days. I could handle that. But, Wednesday morning we woke up to freezing cold rain on us and snow on the mountains that weren't too far from us. Boy was I glad when we decided to take the girls to the YW president's cabin in American fork. (We stayed there for youth conference in October.)

Here are some onliners from camp that had us laughing (for the most part) so hard:

• Kaylee: My tummy hurts. Mikki: You'll be okay when we get there. Kaylee-smiling: No, I have toots and I'm holding them in. A little while later the window goes down.
• You're blocking my heat you skinny twig. (Kelly [a leader]to Paige)
• Depends on the size of the tongue. (Mykel referring to Kelly's tootsie roll hat: How many licks does it take?)
• This is killing me! Somebody help her! (Bishop about his daughter [our newest Beehive] and her wide-eyed innocent belief that snipes really do exist.
• Kelly to Lindsey (both leaders): You look like my fun! Kelly laughing: I meant to say, "You look like my son," instead I said, "Effa." (She meant to say the letter f but her tongue got caught on her braces.
• You're going to leave here a redneck, and I can't promise that there wont 'be any marrigal problems. (Kolter to Tiercy - for an explanation, read Utah I Just Dont Fit In)
• If you have a gun, you don't need food storage. (Kolter)
• This isn't wrappergate. (Bishop to Tiercy when I got a little frustrated because the girls were throwing empty candy wrappers back in the bag. I saw one pack of peanut M&Ms, my favorite, left and was excited, but it was the darn empty wrapper. I then proceeded to get a little more frustrated when I saw even more empty candy wrappers on the side table and not in the trash! (BTW - we had just talked to the girls about picking up after themselves!)

A Birthday for Laney

Yep...two years ago I was in such agony with the contractions I wasn't suppose to have...oh wait, this isn't about me. (sigh)

Laney turned two today. We've had an incredibly busy day today and I am still have a lot to do. So, here are a few pictures of my cutie as she enjoys her special day. Highlights of her day included: our birthday celebration breakfast, her cousin Alex's baptism, eating lots of yummy food afterwards, shopping, playing, and having dinner with Grandma and Grandpa. opening the presents, and playing with them after.

I usually have fun as I try to make fun cakes for her. I loved her ladybug cake from last year, but this year's flower cake leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe if I'd had food coloring...oh well, better luck next year. (She's eating one of the petals in the picture.) Acutally she didn't really eat her cake this year either. I think she didn't like the homemade icing. (Don't worry Laney, I'm not offended, I don't like it either.)

I love you baby girl and can't wait to see what this year holds for you!