A trip to Wisconsin just wouldn't have been authentic without a trip to the bowling alley. We know how to party.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009
How to Spell Trouble...
We just got back from celebrating Christmas in Wisconsin. We had the whole family together for our last big party before my parents leave for a mission in January. The cousins all had a great time together and I wanted to get a picture of all of them before we went our separate ways. I knew it would be far from flawless and I had to laugh as I browsed through them. Here's one of the funniest shots. I labeled all the kids. There are now 11 and a half (the half is not picture here :) I love these kids!!!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Mr. Independent
Meet my little Mr. Independent. Yes, that's right - Rex can now do everything all by himself (or so he thinks). He is as stubborn as his parents (yikes!) and is figuring out how to everything on his own.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Cheri's Big Give
Every year Oprah does a show called "Oprah's Big Give." She rounds up her favorite items and everyone in the audience gets one of each item. Well, I'm not quite that loaded, but I've compiled a fun list of things I would buy everyone if had her finances. Here's what I think every woman needs:
1) Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme Pie. This is heaven in one bite. If you live out west you can get it a Village Inn and if you live in the midwest you can get it at Baker's Square. This pie rocks my world.

2) an ipod and stereo. Sometimes I forget how much happier music makes me. I turn on the tunes and life is great. Even Rex requests that I turn on the music. He loves it, too.

3) a pink girly bike. When I ride mine I feel like a kid again.
4) a dyson. You've seen the ads. You've wondered about them. I'm here to tell you they are all that and more. You will vacuum your house with it and be disguisted. This vacuum really sucks! (in a good way, of course)
5) a nikon camera. I'm in love with my D40. Photography is my new obsession. I love being able to capture the little moments I love.
6) My sister introduced me to these this year. There are two things I absolutely hate doing around the house - cleaning the shower and the crock pot. Well, no more! These sweet little baggies leave no mess behind. Oh yeah!
7) No, that is not me or anyone I know in the next picture. I believe everyone should own a sleeper - baby and adult alike. I have one. I avoid answering the door when I wear it, but it's the most comfortable, warm piece of clothing in existence. Get one!
8) My mom introduced me to Pledge Multi-surface this year. It has a nice scent and you don't have to switch between a million types of cleaners. Good stuff.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Family Photos
I have been teaching piano lessons to these two girls and their neighbor/friend for a few years now. They are practically family and they let me snap some photos for their Christmas card.
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Let It Snow!
Well, after over a month of Rex looking out the window and chanting, "snow? snow?" we finally got some snow the other day. Cass snapped some cute pics while I dragged the boys around on a sled, but first, here's the spectator section.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
The New Yard
Well, unpacking is definitely a work in progress. I thought it would go faster, but I also thought my morning sickness would be gone by now. Anyhow, here's a preview of our new yard. This is why we bought the house. Jeff has always wanted a cool yard and this yard is a little boy's dream. So, here is a tour courtesy of little Rex.
Rex loves this rocking chair on the porch. He sits and rocks for quite a while. I ask him if he's ready to get down and he just shakes his head and says, "uh-uh!"
When it's a little cold out, Rex is willing to wear a hat. I take advantage of that whenever I can because I love hats on him.
This is the view when you walk out the back door. It's terraced and at the top (by that fence) is a little firepit.
There are these cool, rustic steps up to the firepit. There's a lot of natural landscape, with big boulders and scrub oaks filling in the hills.
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