So a minute ago, I was putting lotion on Connor, as he was fresh out of the tub. I had him laying on his back, on my bed, and when I leaned over to rub lotion on his tummy, he kicked me right in the chest with both of his heels. I don't know why this little conversation made me laugh so hard. Maybe you wouldn't think the words coming out of his mouth, would match up with his body. He's so little, yet I'd say he has the vocabulary of a 4 year old (those of you who have been around him can vouch for me).
Me: Ouch Connor, that hurts. We don't kick.
Connor: But, I'm just playing (as he was saying this he had his eyebrows raised and was shaking his head, while sort of holding his hands up in the air... totally serious).
Me: I know, but it hurts me. Don't kick.
Connor: Mom, we don't say "but."
Me: Ok.
Connor: Mom, don't get the lotion in my eyes.
Me: Ok, Connor.
End of conversation. So random.
Aug 20, 2009
Aug 18, 2009
~For Jess~
Dear Jess,
This morning, my kids were yelling at each other. Nothing new, right? Well, in the middle of their little argument, Connor told Haylie, "And I don't love you!" I thought, 'Wow! I didn't think I'd get to apply Jess's experience to our own lives so soon!' After explaining to our kids about how yelling and hitting makes Heavenly Father sad and telling them that the Holy Spirit leaves our home when there is anger present, they both just looked up at me and said, "Oh." Here's how the rest of the conversation went:
Me:.....I love it when we show each other that we love them. It makes us feel safe and happy. When we are hitting and yelling at each other, it makes Heavenly Father very sad and then our home isn't happy anymore.
Haylie: Yeah.
Connor: Yeah, and the policeman will come and get us and get big blood on us and take us to jail.
Haylie: Yeah, they will take you to jail, Connor.
Me:..............
So Jess, thank you for your words of inspiration and enlightenment. I think I will have to keep this in mind, maybe in a couple of years. I guess my kids are a little young for this talk. Oh well.
Sincerely,
Cassi :)
This morning, my kids were yelling at each other. Nothing new, right? Well, in the middle of their little argument, Connor told Haylie, "And I don't love you!" I thought, 'Wow! I didn't think I'd get to apply Jess's experience to our own lives so soon!' After explaining to our kids about how yelling and hitting makes Heavenly Father sad and telling them that the Holy Spirit leaves our home when there is anger present, they both just looked up at me and said, "Oh." Here's how the rest of the conversation went:
Me:.....I love it when we show each other that we love them. It makes us feel safe and happy. When we are hitting and yelling at each other, it makes Heavenly Father very sad and then our home isn't happy anymore.
Haylie: Yeah.
Connor: Yeah, and the policeman will come and get us and get big blood on us and take us to jail.
Haylie: Yeah, they will take you to jail, Connor.
Me:..............
So Jess, thank you for your words of inspiration and enlightenment. I think I will have to keep this in mind, maybe in a couple of years. I guess my kids are a little young for this talk. Oh well.
Sincerely,
Cassi :)
Aug 14, 2009
Our New Business!!!
Soooo... I sort of forgot one IMPORTANT thing in my last post....
JOE AND I STARTED A NEW BUSINESS TOGETHER!!!
Minor detail, I know... ;) It's an online business, similar to Amazon. Basically, we have our own online store. Everyone should check it out... Go to:
http://smelltheroses.mychoices.biz
It's so awesome! There's tons of awesome products that are sold wholesale including drinks, snacks, skin care, vitamins, diet supplements, kitchen products, cleaning products, laundry detergent, eye care (including contacts!!), sporting goods, and much more. Basically anything you can thing of... PLUS, there's tons of partner stores like Barnes & Nobles, Bass Pro Shop, The Golf Warehouse, Baby Universe, Dick's Sporting Goods, Joann Fabrics, Kodak EasyShare Gallery, Orvis, Petco, and many more. AND you can get hotels and car rentals at discount prices!
We would really be grateful if everyone would support us on this. If not by shopping at our store for your everyday things, then pass the word along to your friends!
Eventually we would like for this to be our main source of income, so we need our clientele built up. The more people we get to shop at our store, the better! We make money, and our clients save money! Also, if anyone is interested in starting their own store, let us know. We can help you get it started. :)
Thanks!!!
JOE AND I STARTED A NEW BUSINESS TOGETHER!!!
Minor detail, I know... ;) It's an online business, similar to Amazon. Basically, we have our own online store. Everyone should check it out... Go to:
http://smelltheroses.mychoices.biz
It's so awesome! There's tons of awesome products that are sold wholesale including drinks, snacks, skin care, vitamins, diet supplements, kitchen products, cleaning products, laundry detergent, eye care (including contacts!!), sporting goods, and much more. Basically anything you can thing of... PLUS, there's tons of partner stores like Barnes & Nobles, Bass Pro Shop, The Golf Warehouse, Baby Universe, Dick's Sporting Goods, Joann Fabrics, Kodak EasyShare Gallery, Orvis, Petco, and many more. AND you can get hotels and car rentals at discount prices!
We would really be grateful if everyone would support us on this. If not by shopping at our store for your everyday things, then pass the word along to your friends!
Eventually we would like for this to be our main source of income, so we need our clientele built up. The more people we get to shop at our store, the better! We make money, and our clients save money! Also, if anyone is interested in starting their own store, let us know. We can help you get it started. :)
Thanks!!!
Aug 13, 2009
How long has it been?
Okay okay. It's time. Every day I sit down at the computer, click on "Dashboard," and see who's got some new dirt. :) After more than a month, I felt guilty enough and decided to contribute some of my own new dirt.
So... what's been happening in the life of me? Hmmm... a lot I guess. Or a little. Depends on which way you look at it.
The "a little has been going on" part comes in here: Joe got a HUGE pay cut (ha). We found out the middle of July, that starting August 1st, Joe was going to get an almost $4/hr pay cut. Nice warning, huh?! Really put a damper on our lives because we had planned on going to visit Joe's sister Rachel, who had had a new baby on July 21st. Also, Joe's brother Will was getting married July 31st. SO! We decided that we would go anyway and just prayed that everything would turn out okay. And it did. Well, at least so far.
Haylie turned 4!! while we were in Burley! Holy moly! Seriously corny and cliche, but how did that happen? I am freaking out at the thought of her going to Kindergarten next fall... totally not ready for that. I just had a meeting with some ladies here in town about the preschool we are going to run. There will be about 12 kids total, ages 2 to 4, and I'm sure I will later regret deciding to do this. So many things to keep me busy! This weekend is Haylie's birthday party at my mom's. We decided to have a pool party since she has taken to the water like a fish. Should be tons of fun! I will blog about her birthday after I get the pictures from that, as well as the pictures from the party we had in Idaho.
We decided that either one of us would need to get a 2nd job. Joe happened to mention the fact that we would need a 2nd job to one of his co-workers and just like that... he had a job. His co-worker's sister works at Tagaris Restaurant off of Queensgate Rd. and all Joe did was call her. SO simple and SUCH a blessing! Tonight is his first night working, bussing tables and running food. It's just minimum wage, plus tips, but we are hoping its enough to make up the difference of what we are losing.
Other than that, we are "hanging in there," whatever that might mean. Trying to stay positive. I'm grateful that Joe did the '8 days on, 6 days off' thing in the past... I'm hoping it makes this go a lot more smoothly. Apparently business slows down around October, so they will probably let him go and we will have to do the job hunting thing all over again. We are hoping to find a full time job that pays the bills, in between now and then so that Joe only has to work 1 job instead of 2. Not a happy thought of switching careers... we like to think of it as a detour. Survey work is just not happening right now, so doing something else, ANYTHING else, for a while until the economy picks back up, is okay with us.
Well... I'm off to watch a movie. Alone. :'( Hopefully Joe will be home soon. Hope everyone is having a great summer! Look out... before we know it, it will be Fall!!! :D
So... what's been happening in the life of me? Hmmm... a lot I guess. Or a little. Depends on which way you look at it.
The "a little has been going on" part comes in here: Joe got a HUGE pay cut (ha). We found out the middle of July, that starting August 1st, Joe was going to get an almost $4/hr pay cut. Nice warning, huh?! Really put a damper on our lives because we had planned on going to visit Joe's sister Rachel, who had had a new baby on July 21st. Also, Joe's brother Will was getting married July 31st. SO! We decided that we would go anyway and just prayed that everything would turn out okay. And it did. Well, at least so far.
Haylie turned 4!! while we were in Burley! Holy moly! Seriously corny and cliche, but how did that happen? I am freaking out at the thought of her going to Kindergarten next fall... totally not ready for that. I just had a meeting with some ladies here in town about the preschool we are going to run. There will be about 12 kids total, ages 2 to 4, and I'm sure I will later regret deciding to do this. So many things to keep me busy! This weekend is Haylie's birthday party at my mom's. We decided to have a pool party since she has taken to the water like a fish. Should be tons of fun! I will blog about her birthday after I get the pictures from that, as well as the pictures from the party we had in Idaho.
We decided that either one of us would need to get a 2nd job. Joe happened to mention the fact that we would need a 2nd job to one of his co-workers and just like that... he had a job. His co-worker's sister works at Tagaris Restaurant off of Queensgate Rd. and all Joe did was call her. SO simple and SUCH a blessing! Tonight is his first night working, bussing tables and running food. It's just minimum wage, plus tips, but we are hoping its enough to make up the difference of what we are losing.
Other than that, we are "hanging in there," whatever that might mean. Trying to stay positive. I'm grateful that Joe did the '8 days on, 6 days off' thing in the past... I'm hoping it makes this go a lot more smoothly. Apparently business slows down around October, so they will probably let him go and we will have to do the job hunting thing all over again. We are hoping to find a full time job that pays the bills, in between now and then so that Joe only has to work 1 job instead of 2. Not a happy thought of switching careers... we like to think of it as a detour. Survey work is just not happening right now, so doing something else, ANYTHING else, for a while until the economy picks back up, is okay with us.
Well... I'm off to watch a movie. Alone. :'( Hopefully Joe will be home soon. Hope everyone is having a great summer! Look out... before we know it, it will be Fall!!! :D
Jul 2, 2009
9 Things Women Say
I got this in an email from Joe today and just about died laughing. Of course, I NEVER do or say any of these things.... ;)
Nine Words Women Use
(1) "Fine.": This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) "Five Minutes.": If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) "Nothing.": This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) "Go Ahead.": This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) "Loud Sigh.": This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) "That's Okay.": This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) "Thanks.": A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says "Thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "you're welcome" ... that will bring on a "whatever").
(8) "Whatever.": Is a women's way of saying YOU JUST LOST!
(9) "Don't worry about it, I got it.": Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.
* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology. *
Nine Words Women Use
(1) "Fine.": This is the word women use to end an argument when they are right and you need to shut up.
(2) "Five Minutes.": If she is getting dressed, this means a half an hour. Five minutes is only five minutes if you have just been given five more minutes to watch the game before helping around the house.
(3) "Nothing.": This is the calm before the storm. This means something, and you should be on your toes. Arguments that begin with nothing usually end in fine.
(4) "Go Ahead.": This is a dare, not permission. Don't Do It!
(5) "Loud Sigh.": This is actually a word, but is a non-verbal statement often misunderstood by men. A loud sigh means she thinks you are an idiot and wonders why she is wasting her time standing here and arguing with you about nothing. (Refer back to # 3 for the meaning of nothing.)
(6) "That's Okay.": This is one of the most dangerous statements a women can make to a man. That's okay means she wants to think long and hard before deciding how and when you will pay for your mistake.
(7) "Thanks.": A woman is thanking you, do not question, or Faint. Just say you're welcome. (I want to add in a clause here - This is true, unless she says "Thanks a lot" - that is PURE sarcasm and she is not thanking you at all. DO NOT say "you're welcome" ... that will bring on a "whatever").
(8) "Whatever.": Is a women's way of saying YOU JUST LOST!
(9) "Don't worry about it, I got it.": Another dangerous statement, meaning this is something that a woman has told a man to do several times, but is now doing it herself. This will later result in a man asking "What's wrong?" For the woman's response refer to # 3.
* Send this to the men you know, to warn them about arguments they can avoid if they remember the terminology. *
Jun 28, 2009
Andy & Katie
Yesterday I had the honor of being a bridesmaid in my cousin Katie's wedding. She was SO beautiful... the wedding was beautiful... the reception was amazing... I couldn't imagine a more perfect wedding. There was no stress, no "bridezilla," no bad feelings at all. Andy, her husband, is awesome and is going to fit right in with the family. I know they will be so happy together!
This is just after she put her dress on. Her bouquet was so beautiful... the florist added blueberries to it. GREAT idea!
Just before we left for the church.
Andy and Katie in the limo.
Waiting for the ceremony to start... Her feet were getting hot so us girls got some wet paper towels to cool them off. :)
Joe and my good friend Kortnie's little girl, Alison.
First dance.
Father/Daughter dance #2. Uncle Craig and Kate dancing to "My Maria" by Brooks & Dunn (Uncle Craig's favorite song :).
Father/Daughter dance #1, "I Hope You Dance," by Leann Womach
This is just after she put her dress on. Her bouquet was so beautiful... the florist added blueberries to it. GREAT idea!
Just before we left for the church.
Andy and Katie in the limo.
Waiting for the ceremony to start... Her feet were getting hot so us girls got some wet paper towels to cool them off. :)
Joe and my good friend Kortnie's little girl, Alison.
First dance.
Father/Daughter dance #2. Uncle Craig and Kate dancing to "My Maria" by Brooks & Dunn (Uncle Craig's favorite song :).
Father/Daughter dance #1, "I Hope You Dance," by Leann WomachWhat an amazing day and weekend! I was up early, early yesterday morning - 5:AM to be exact. I rode out to the house with Kortnie (who did some of the girls' hair) and we started getting ready around 7:AM. Pictures were at 10... The limo showed up at 11:30... And then we headed off to the church around noon. The ceremony started at 2 and then we were back out to Aunt Teresa's house by about 5:PM I think. Dinner was great and then we just danced the night away! Literally! My mom watched Haylie and Connor for me (she's the best :) so Joe and I had a really fun date night! I think we got back to her house around 11:45ish... yikes! I don't really feel that old, but heck! I can't stay up that late anymore! I had a pounding headache this morning and have just been so exhausted all day long. BUT... way worth it!
Katie & Andy, thank you for asking me to be a party of your wedding. What an amazing day!Congratulations! I love you guys!
Jun 21, 2009
::06-21-09::
Today wouldn't be complete without a post about Father's Day. My grandma doesn't believe in digital cameras, so therefore all of the pictures I have of my Dad are hard copies. And, since I don't have a scanner... you get the idea. So, these are just a couple of pictures I had from last summer. My dad is the greatest. Some of the fondest memories I have of him are at family functions, usually held at Grandma Sue's. She's infamous for taking pictures... has to capture ever moment on film, so you can imagine constant pictures get a little old. (Luckily, now that I am older, I can appreciate it a little bit more.) However - my dad was always the one to step in right behind Grandma and make all sorts of funny faces to get us to smile. No shame. The life of the party. The class clown. Always good for a laugh. I know him for his awkward goodbye's on the phone. Not til I was older did I realize how hysterical it is:
Me: Alright, Dad, I'll talk to ya later.
Dad: OK. Well.
Me: OK.
Dad: OK, yep. Well we'll talk to ya later.
Me: Alright. Love you.
Dad: Yep. Love you too. OK. Bye.
Me: Bye.
Dad: Bye.
(Ask Kelli or Corry if you don't believe me. They can give you the conversation, verbatim).
And every time we get off the phone, we all just crack up, because it's so predictable.
I love the way he lights up whenever we visit. Having kids takes our relationship to a whole new level. Just last weekend, we went out to visit him, and help him clean up around the house. As soon as we got there, he said, "Ooh. I think I might have some work to do." Next thing I knew, he, both kids, his dog, Oz, and our dog, Louis, were all piled in the tractor, and were driving up and down the road, mowing the weeds alongside it. It's so amazing to see my kids enjoying the things I did, as a child, with him, and I love that he loves to do it.
I feel so blessed to call him my dad. I love him so much and I don't know what I'd do without him. Happy Father's Day Dad.
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