Japanese Dinner

To celebrate Ryan's new job with Tooele County School District I treated him to dinner at a Japanese Tepanyaki restaurant he'd been wanting to try. It was fun watching the chefs cook the food. I am excited my husband will be working closer to home, plus there's always the benefits of working for the county.

 

Max's Blessing

When Missy had her first two babies, my Grandma Smith made her a white blanket for each baby to use for their blessings. Unfortunately, my grandma passed away before the other 5 kids were born. Kimi always borrowed one of Missy's blankets to use on her kids specials days. When Kimi announced she was pregnant, I decided to knit her a white blanket to use that would just be hers, no more borrowing. I did a good job of keeping it a secret---amazingly since I take my knitting everywhere with me, I just managed to work on other projects when she was around. I wish I could say the knitting turned out as well as the secret keeping. It's not perfect but it's do-able. It was fun to make it and surprise Kimi with her own "blessing" blanket. I know it's not quite as special as one made by Grandma, but I made it with every bit as much love.

We were glad to be able to participate in Max's special day.

Thoroughly Modern Millie

One of my new favorite hobbies is to go to the plays at Rodgers Memorial Theater---it helps when family members star in the productions. This was Ryan O's second play. It was pretty good. I've never seen the play, but know the title song from the days of Small World. I'm trying to introduce my husband to the wonderful world of musical theater!! He's slowly gaining an appreciation.

Twin, oh twin

I've always known my brother Cameron and I are too much alike for our own good----we're both pretty much crazy! :D I came across this picture on his blog and about died laughing---out loud even. These pictures were taken on the same night but at different times and without the knowledge of the other. We had gone to dinner for Lindsay's birthday at the Mayan and when we came out I thought it would so funny for Ryan to take a picture of me pretending to be eaten by the snake. Apparently Cam thought the same thing. Oh and extra bonus points if you can name the "What show, What show" in the title of this entry.

World Market

I went to the World Market Furniture show with Ryan's mom this year. I was hoping to be able to find a suitable reclining loveseat for our family room. I had a lot of fun looking at all the things they had for sale. It was a good chance for me to be with Ryan's parents as well, since we don't get to see them that often.

Happy Birthday Cannon!

Cannon turned 2 this year! I can't believe how grown up he's getting. He's such a cute little guy and LOVED opening his presents. He was so excited with everything he got----even the clothes, which he insisted on wearing--we were just lucky no one gave him any underwear. I think my favorite thing we said was when he opened some new shoes he proclaimed "they're not too tight!" I loved how excited and grateful he was for everything he received.

 

SUPERBOWL

My mom throws a great super bowl party---no matter who's playing. She's always got lots of yummy food--lots and lots. She's such a great mom, her fun parties are just one of the many many reasons I love her! Since the Steelers were my Fantasy Football defense I was rooting for them, although the food and commercials is really the only thing I care about :)