Six for Sunday ... or whatever

So guess what? Five for Friday doesn't really work for me. I was trying to get it mostly done on Thursday night and then finish and post after running Friday morning. A couple things have caused conflicts. First, Thursday night is when I watch TV. So until they start showing reruns, that won't work. Second, I stopped running in the mornings. It's too flipping cold and too flipping dark and I'm too flipping lazy. So until my kids start sleeping in (hahaha! hohoho!) I don't have any alone time to finish my post until later. By that time, I don't want to do it. Make sense? So I'll be trying Six for Sunday ... or something like that.

1. I voted today. For me, it's over! I refuse to read anything political, listen to anything political or talk about anything political. I was pleased to find that they asked for my ID but was disappointed to find out they only do that for early voting. What's the deal?

2. Ella came home from preschool this morning with some new words. She is adding "blah blah" after her sentences. For example here are some things that have come out of her mouth today-

"I can do whatever I want blah blah."

"Sam always thinks he's a Jedi blah blah."

"Dang it! Blah blah." (actually sounds like "Dane it blah blah.")

"Jackie's breath stinks blah blah!"

"Daddy said it, not me blah blah."

It's driving me crazy and I don't think she realizes she's doing it. Let's hope she forgets about it by morning!

3. Finders keepers? This bike has been sitting on my front porch for the last few days. It's a lovely pink and purple Schwinn, great condition, that I'm sure Ella would love to have. How long do I have to display it in my front yard before it becomes mine (or Ella's in this case)?

4. Poor Jack. Because we had a girl first, he gets the short stick on a few things. The cold nights hit and I wasn't prepared. Jack doesn't have any warm jammies so I have pulled out Ella's until I buy boy ones. That was at least a month ago and he is still stuck in pink . Sadly this is the case for snow hats and gloves and snow pants. Hopefully people will assume Ella has a friend over when they see the tiny pink marshmallow playing in the snow!

5. Crush the grapes! Remember that movie Walk in the Clouds? I had this crush on Keanu (who might actually be the worst actor ever playing in possibly the worst movie ever) and couldn't wait to see it. Too bad my experience was disasterous as I ended being in the same theater with my boyfriend (who wasn't my boyfriend yet but who I desperately wanted) with his girlfriend (who I later took the place of) fighting back tears because I had to watch the most romantic movie ever while watching my future love-man cuddle up next to some wench (who I later became good friends with. Confusing, I know). Anyway, over the weekend Gator and I got to have our own Keanu/butterfly wings moments when we visited the Gatherum family vineyard to make grape juice. It was an experience although not nearly as romantic.Here is some of the family picking grapes. There on the right is Mr. Gatherum himself, owner and President of the Gatherum Vineyard.

Jack ate at least 5 lbs. of grapes. He's had slight gastrointestinal issue the last day and a half but I think it will be better by tomorrow.

6. Last week a little boy in our neighborhood died unexpectedly. He was around Ella's age and I have had a really hard time dealing with it. This weekend was exhausting with the viewing and funeral but I couldn't help but love my kids even more. I have a lot to be thankful for.

*Pay It Forward winner ..... Jessica Rawson! As soon as I get my act together I'll get a you a little surprise!! Bet you can't wait!

Five for Friday ...

... or Six for Sunday, or whatever, is coming soon. Maybe tomorrow, maybe next week. I don't know. I haven't slept for a couple of nights, I'm tired and I discovered an hour ago that I have a cold. I refuse to think of anything clever until my headache goes away! I know, I know - -boo hoo, too bad for me, no one wants to hear it, but you know what? Stick it! In the meantime, please keep your own blogs updated so I have something fun to read.

p.s. Trippy picture, huh? This is what my headache is doing to me!

Six for Sunday

A few days after Friday but who really cares, right?

1. I love the first snowfall! Luckily it was on Sunday and we could loaf around and enjoy it.. Ella was thrilled and couldn't wait to get outside and play! I am definitely not looking forward to snow on a more permanent basis, but sporadic snow days are always fun!

2. Something about voter registration makes me nervous. Every time I have gone to vote I have always wondered why they don't ask for identification. I'm all for getting people (real people) registered to vote but I really think the process should be a little more specific and a little more safe. Voters in Iraq have to mark their fingers to keep them from double dipping - what guidelines do we have? The Honor Code? That only works at BYU ... sometimes. Don't you think both Presidential candidates should be concerned? Are you concerned?

3. I have previously mentioned that I love to watch the Lawrence Welk show. Especially when Bobby and Cissy make an appearance. This is one of my personal favorites called Music To Watch Girls By. Call me crazy, but I don't think Bobby is into watching girls. Not that there's anything wrong with it ...

4. Jack has taken to wearing one mitten. Maybe his hand is cold or maybe we have a MJ in the making. I'm not really sure.

5. I'm ready to talk about my "domestic" issue. I have hated being called domestic. When people have said "Wow, aren't you domestic?" what I felt like they were saying was "Wow, aren't you some frumpy mormon who sits around all day in your sweats and bakes cookies and cans salsa!" While this is mostly true in my case, I've realized something - Most people are paying me a compliment! There are a few underminers but they've been blocked!

There was a time in my life where I had a good job that I focused all my time and energy on. On top of that, I got paid well to do it. I was good at that job and people benefited from me doing my job. Well, four years ago I got a new job. I spend all of my time and all of my energy on my new job. It may not be glamorous, there's not a lot of positive feedback, the pay sucks and it's mostly pull your hair out boring, but it's my job. I chose this job. Why not try and be good at it?

So go ahead. Say I'm domestic. My name is Lacey and I'm domestic. There. Something about hanging out in sweats, baking cookies while eating salsa doesn't sound so bad. The extra bonus? Two darling kids ... who happen to whine a lot.

6. While I'm trying to be domestic I need to do it wearing this.

Or this one! Isn't it amazing?

Wait ... I can't wear this because it costs 75 DOLLARS!!! Who in their right mind spends $75 on an apron? Oh, I forgot. Lots of people because they keep SELLING OUT!! Seriously? Ok, crafty readers who can sew. Please figure out how to sew something like this! I can't live up to my Domestic Goddess potential without it!

Pay It Forward

Here it is, folks! It's taken me forever to take my turn (sorry, Joanna!) but I'm excited to get this moving again. So, leave me a comment by Sunday, October 19th and I will put your name in the drawing and send a treat, or prize, or something to the winner. Don't comment if you're not willing to play the game since that is the whole point of this.

Remember, deadline is Sunday, October 19th!

* The game is that if you're the winner, you do the same for someone else. Got it?

Five for Friday

* Saturday, 12:30 - Gator just told me that I can always take a week off if I don't have anything to say. Hmm. I guess that means my Five for Friday this time is pretty lame? I admit, it was a big stretch this week ... I'll try harder next Friday!

Can I just say how thankful I am it's Friday? My days don't vary much - most of the time I don't know if it's Monday or Thursday, but there's something about Friday that makes me feel a whole lot better! Also, could the weather be any more fabulous?

1. This week I went to dinner with a friend I haven't seen or spoken to for something like 18 years! We were born a couple weeks apart and were best friends until I moved at the end of 4th grade. It was fun to catch-up and remember old times!

2. Have you guys seen this? It's an exhibit that's going on in Salt Lake and it completely freaks me out! I'm sure it's interesting but who in their right might wants to see a human body playing soccer with their skin peeled off? Give me the creepy crawlys!

3. Please make THIS! Smother your burritos, dip your chips, pour over your cereal .... just make it! Absolutely addicting!

4. For one week I would like to be a Barnes & Noble hobo. I would like to curl myself up in one of their comfy chairs, sniff coffee and read millions of books .... for 7 days. Once a year is all I ask.

5. I love this sweater. Once again I was only able to gaze at it through the Anthropologie window but I know eventually they will get sick of my face mark on the door and let me pick out what I want. I think I might go back tomorrow and speed up the process.

*PAY IT FORWARD -- Sometime this week! Stay tuned!

Five for Friday

*If you are sick of hearing about my garden, skip #1!

1. Welcome to the Jungle -- Holy smokes, I have tomatoes coming out of my ears! I went to pick some tomatoes last Sunday and this is what I came up with. Since then, I have doubled the amount and there are more that haven't been picked. So what do I do with all these? I have already canned 3 batches of salsa and frozen 4 batches of spaghetti sauce. I'll be canning 2 more batches of salsa tonight -- what's left? Suggestions anyone? Sh na na na na na na na, please, please?

While I'm taking suggestions, anyone have a good green pepper recipe? Here's one of my pepper plants. There are 22 peppers on this one plant. I have 4 other plants. Yikes! That's a heck of a lot of peppers!

We've planted pumpkins for a couple of years and usually get a decent turnout. However, this year takes the cake. I planted 1 plant this year in what was supposed to be my flower garden and only because Ella saw the pumpkin picture at Home Depot. Turns out my flower garden has perfect growing conditions for watermelons and pumpkins. These are the pumpkins we picked yesterday ... there are 19 more on the vine. Looks like there's going to be a sale at the Gatherum Family Pumpkin Patch!

2. PETA. These people are crazy! There was a small incident here in Kaysville a couple of weeks ago .... and by small I mean something like 4 gazillion mink running loose over freeways and backyards (including mine!), scurrying through blazing buildings and gnawing toes off of small children (I heard they are carnivores. Is this true?). I'm all for treating animals nicely, feeding them yummy animal food and giving them lots of exercise (I once had an overweight dog. Sad situation.). People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals? Yes, let's burn down helpless animals' homes, turn them loose and let them get run over, starve to death or cornered by large, furry beasts (Thanks Wally! You're the best!). PETA! Seriously?

3. This week has been too blasted hot! For Pete's sake, it's October already! I am sweating and I am hot .... 85 doesn't work for me! Mr. Eubank promised cooler temps tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed!

4. I've had a relapse. I'm weak ... and selfish ... and desperate! I'm absolutely not ready to give up my Crack.

5. Running. I've always loved running. There was a point not too long ago where I craved it. Since having Jack I've struggled. At first, I thought I just needed loose the baby weight and get back into the swing of things. Looks like that's not the case. I force myself out of bed and run ... and hate every minute of it! Wait, wait. That's a little strong. I don't hate it, I am just not enjoying it like I used to. I'm not sure what the problem is. Good news - cold weather is coming and when it's too cold, I don't run. Bad news - although I don't like it right now, running is my only source of exercise. So unless it's an extremely warm winter, I'm tweaked. I've got to come up with some cash so I can join the neighbors at the gym. How much can I charge for a pumpkin?

6. Bonus! Conference is this weekend! If I could have church at home every week, I'd be there more often!

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So cute!