The Wadsworth's

"blow hole"

2012-01-22T19:13:00.002-07:00

Waipahe Place , snorkeling lagoon

2012-01-22T19:13:00.001-07:00

Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve

2012-01-22T19:13:00.000-07:00

North Shore

2012-01-22T16:31:00.000-07:00

Hawaii

2012-01-22T14:31:00.003-07:00

5 Days and 4 nights in beautiful Waikiki is not near enough!! It was great to have the opportunity to go and check out the island and all that it has to offer. It was truly the most peaceful and calming vacation I have ever had. Here are some pictures from the adventure

On the drive around the island

China man's Hat

The North Shore

Resort on the other side of the island

Snorkeling Lagoon

From the top of Diamond Head

My travel buddy

Looking down from Diamond Head on to Waikiki Beach

Back at Waikiki - across the street from the hotel

Looking back at Diamond Head

The Aquarium

Pearl Harbor

James turns 5!!

2011-12-03T23:22:00.000-07:00

I blinked and James is 5 years old!!!! I can hardly believe how fast life goes......hard to keep up sometimes. James is (of course) back on the Cars bandwagon with the new Cars 2 movie that he just loves. We had a mommy / Jr. night where only the two of us went and picked out all the stuff for his birthday party AND went to Toys R Us so he could pick out his very own birthday present. He picked all the new characters from Cars 2 die cast cars, which he adores. He calls them his "very special cars...that are delicate".

Here are few pictures of the birthday party

Katie is 10!! Oh my where does the time go

2011-11-09T21:20:00.001-07:00

Sunday Katie turned 10 !! I am still slightly in shock that a decade has passed....and it seems like only yesterday she was a new baby with a crazy mom who didn't know what in the world to do. Now I think she takes care of me and James more than I realize....definitely keeps us both on our toes. She has really started to blossom into quite a young lady (a smelly, moody young lady...but growing up nonetheless). She amazes me more and more everyday with how she can pretty much roll with the punches. I can't imagine my life without her and Jr., love you tons baby!!!

Few of the first pictures...most are actual prints as it was before our digital camera

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11-6-2011

Halloween

2011-11-05T22:08:00.000-06:00

Another Halloween has come and gone, hours and hours of work on costumes behind me. Here are the pics

My Lil Vampire

Zombie Bride

Devil Dog...need I say more

Medusa

Vietnam War Museum

2011-09-27T01:14:00.000-06:00

Couple of the places we visited just before leaving for the airport for the long trek home.

mmmm Twisted Mac N Cheese....

War Museum

"Tiger Cages"

Ouch....

This scared me sooooo bad!!! Luckily it is fake

Shanghai - Vietnam Continued

2011-09-27T00:59:00.000-06:00

After a week in Shanghai...flew onto Vietnam to tour more factories. Oh yeah and ride Scooters through Siagon!!!!

Lots and lots of scooters

Can I borrow your scooter...I need to move my bed today?

How many chairs do you need ?

Ok....can you count the number of people on this scooter.....4!!!!

Ehhh who needs a car seat?

Siagon Child Seat....

View out the van windows of the areas we were driving through

Good Morning Vietnam!!!! View from the Hotel Window

Rooftop Pool

SSS - Siagon Scooter Squad (which I am now an honorary member)

My fearless driver....Matt McGee (Deputy Director of Sourcing)

Let's do this !!!! Oh and the awesome helmet I have was rented from some guy off the street for 100,000 Dong

Hey there, don't mind us car!!! Beep Beep

Scooters outnumber the cars on these streets

Give me a Liter of petrol please

Trevor, Ron and Katie

Shanghai - Vietnam

2011-09-27T00:20:00.001-06:00

Just returned from the two week fun of traveling overseas for work. Started out the trip in Shanghai (after many, many hours of travel and multiple layovers). Met with some factories there and also attended the Furniture Fair in Shanghai. Here are some highlights

Awesome first class cubby seat... that lays flat!! Now that is a way to spend 13 hours

My new diet...toast and Coke...safe right?

Looking Down (yes down from the top floor) onto the Bund in Shanghai

More rooftop photos

Shopping in Shanghai

The city across the Bund

Yu Gardens - oh yeah Starbucks!!!!

Yu Gardens ....continued

Tallest new building in Shanghai in the distance...amongst the old

One Republic - Seattle

2011-09-23T20:32:00.000-06:00

Did a quick trip up to Seattle to see One Republic....they put on a great show and the tickets I scored were so close. Here are some pictures from the trip......

Pike's Place Market

The Underground Seattle Tour

Everything is changing but I still feel the same

2011-08-02T23:41:00.000-06:00

How is that everything has changed in my life lately relationship, car, job.....and yet still seem to be stuck. I guess the next thing to change will be the house?? Painters were suppose to start this week on painting the outside...will be interesting to see if they can actually start with all the rain.

U2 -360 Tour Rice Eccles Stadium

2011-05-28T00:06:00.000-06:00

Amazing show!!! The Fray opened for U2 at Rice Eccles Stadium on Tuesday May 24, 2011. They were originally suppose to play June 3, 2010 but cancelled that entire half of their tour due to Bono needed emergency surgery.

The show was well worth the wait!! Me, Mike and 50,000 of our closest friends witnesseed a truely amazing performance by U2. They played of host of classic and new songs and the 360 degree stage was really a sight to see.

Some highlights....

More video to come when I figure out how to get them off my phone....

Is it really April already?

2011-04-18T11:06:00.000-06:00

My how time flies.....I can hardly believe it is Spring Break already and Easter is right around the corner!!! Been a busy Q1 so far, the new job is going great. I was promoted to Living Room and Art Gallery Buyer (only the largest division...but hey who's counting). Had my first long market trip to Greensboro, North Carolina.(yippee) It worked out perfect for timing as the kids were traveling to Roxanne's house in Atlanta with James. Here are some pics from both of our trips....

View from the Deck of a house one of our Partners cooked dinner for the group

100 ounces of beer for $10.00...Welcome to NC folks.

Kids on the plane for their long voyage

James is ready for Atlanta

Checking out the fish

Loving the aquarium with his cousins

Changes......

2011-03-06T01:02:00.000-07:00

Well 2011 is starting off with a bang!!!! Started a new job on January 3rd, as an Associate Buyer at Overstock.com. Working with some awesome people and of course, 3 ex Vandor co-workers adds to the fun (2 of which are in the same department). I have never had such little anxiety about starting a new job in my whole life. I think it was really time for a change for sure. Few weeks ago (just a bit over 30 days past my start date) I was promoted to Living Room and Art Gallery Buyer!!!

One chapter closes and a new one begins....

2010 - It's over!!

2011-01-18T20:11:00.000-07:00

Well I find it hard to believe that another year of my life is over! It seems more and more with each year that passes, I have to really force myself to STOP and look around at all that has changed and will change.....2010 was definitely no exception. The year started off with James and I separating for months, then ending in divorce in the end of April. A wave of change has been ongoing ever since that major life event. Refinance my house, moving him out of my life after almost 10 years of marriage and making room for a fresh start. Well a fresh start is not always as easy as it sounds on paper, comes with a lot of soul searching and heartache.

I am sure that this wave of change is not quite over yet as on January 3rd (after over 7 years) I changed jobs. Not sure what more change will be coming for 2011, but all I can hope is that all this is a step in the right direction.

Christmas....Really?

2010-12-09T10:52:00.000-07:00

Is it really Christmas time again? I can hardly beleive how fast the days of December are flying by.... and how fast 2010 is disappearing. Why is it that certain era's of your life just seem to fly by? It gets harder and harder to remember distinct years or your life once you have kids, it all seems to blur together.

Anyway, half way through my Christmas shopping and hopefully the kids appreciate all the hard work and money that goes into this holiday.

James Riley Turns 4 Years Old !!!!

2010-11-28T21:53:00.000-07:00

I can hardly believe how quickly the time has flown....but today Junior turned 4!! He was so excited for his dinosaur party today he asked me all day long "When is Cameron coming over? " He helped me bake his cake this morning and was so excited to see the dinosaur plates and all the streamers for the party.

Here are a few pictures from today

Katie's Birthday - 9 years old

2010-11-15T17:03:00.000-07:00

Katie turned 9 years old on November 6th. I can hardly believe it!!!! She is complete with a new cellphone and loads of Justin Bieber shirts and stuff. We had two of her little friends sleepover on Saturday night. The party was complete with pizza, cupcakes, movies, grab bags and streamers. The three of them stayed up past midnight talking and watching movies....yikes!!

Another year over for her and Jr. is turning 4 just around the corner.

Happy Halloween!!

2010-10-29T10:21:00.000-06:00

Kids getting ready for the school parade...finished their costumes just in time. Hannah's is still a work in progress.

Wasatch Front Shop Hop Challenge

2010-09-27T15:31:00.000-06:00

Well I went back to one of the quilt shops on the Wasatch Front Shop Hop, Quilts Etc. It has been quite a while since I was in this shop. I picked up the cutest kit for a Halloween quilt/wall hanging. I washed all the fabrics up this weekend and am excited to get it put together.

They had a really large selection of Halloween fabrics and some very cute kits ready for festive pillowcases.

More puppy pics

2010-09-27T15:13:00.000-06:00

Hannah is growing longer and wider now. She just turned 12 weeks and had her second set of puppy shots on Saturday. She has started biting and chewing everything (and everyone) in site. Man those puppy teeth are SHARP!!! (ouch)

Mornings are the worst!!!

2010-09-15T09:06:00.000-06:00

I am really frustrated with getting myself and the kids ready in the morning. I just cannot comprehend why it has to be SOOOOOOOO difficult. No matter how early I get up and how "prepared" I am ....all of turns to shit and we end up fighting with each other until we are out the door. I feel like the worst mother ever....all I do all morning long is YELL. Is there some point when it will become easier?

We have a Puppy!!!

2010-09-08T15:00:00.000-06:00

Well after much heartache, headache and contimplation....the Wadsworth's have a PUPPY!!!! (and no giving back this time) Her name is Hannah, and oh boy does she have a lovely singing voice. She is 10 weeks old this Friday and so far a very welcome addition to the family. We have puppy potty training class on Saturday, so will see how that goes. I trained two kids and two cats....how hard can one puppy be?

First Trip to the Dentist

2010-08-25T14:43:00.000-06:00

Jr. had his first trip to the dentist this week. No cavities to report and he did really well. He is getting so BIG!!

First Day of 3rd Grade!

2010-08-23T17:44:00.000-06:00

Well another school year starts! I can't believe my baby is starting 3rd Grade!! (I know every mother says that at the beginning of each new year) We had the first day fashion show last night to decide what to wear and with what shoes, socks, earrings, etc. (whew) The inevitable tummy ache this morning from all the butterflies, and amazingly enough.....we made it to school on time. (1 down....179 to go)

Jr. was cracking me up this morning....as Katie was getting dressed, I told her she had to put on her bra or a cami (I know what your thinking, but YES she needs one already :((((( ) She of course picked the bra (as I had no doubt she would) and once she had it on, Jr. started laughing his little cute butt off. He said to her

JR: "Why you have one those booby things on?"

Katie: "Because I need it James!"

JR: "But you don't have any boobies!"

Katie: "Yes I do! They are just small ones"

Then he sat there laughing it up!! Ahh little brothers are great.

Yonder Mountain String Band - The Depot

2010-08-17T16:48:00.000-06:00

First Yonder show and first show at The Depot. I love this venue almost as much as the House of Blues in Vegas ( I know I am so indecisive...and just love it all). The layout is great and the sound was awesome. It is a nice size and can see from pretty much any vantage point. Yonder Mountain put on a great show! It was a little mellow to start (which was nice) and quickly heated up the place with the second set. I would highly recommend checking both the venue and the band out.

Keane - Las Vegas

2010-07-29T15:56:00.000-06:00

Well I am in Love....with the House of Blues as a venue. The sound was great and the show was even better!!! Fran Healy (from Travis) opened on acoustic guitar and was a joy to watch. (Anyone who knows me knows I am a total sucker for British bands of any sort). Followed closely by Ingrid Michaelson who was wonderful. She was witty and had some really catchy tunes (similar in style to Sara Bareilles and dare I say Sarah McLachlan). The main attraction (for me that is) was of course the headliner Keane. Is it any Wonder?...they put on an awesome show. I am soooooooo glad I jumped on tickets for this as I was pretty disappointed a year ago when I missed them at Kingsbury Hall. Show was well worth the drive...not to mention the quick vacation in Vegas.

Stayed at the Hard Rock Hotel and OMG I have not seen that many beautiful, young people converge in one place in my life. I seriously felt like a senior citizen basking out by the ReHab pool (not to mention a few cup sizes too small and shades too white). Nonetheless had a nice soak/swim in the HOT summer day. I ended the day with a trip to the old part of Vegas (and cheaper section too) The Golden Nugget and Fremont Street experience.

Lemonade.....Get your Lemonade

2010-07-26T22:37:00.000-06:00

Katie has been "HOT" all summer to sell lemonade (or anything for that matter) out in front of my parents house with her little posse of friends. (Her posse consists of 2 other girls from school) They were trying to talk my mom into it for a while and she kept putting them off saying "Sorry girls I don't have any little cups" , or "Out of lemonade another day". They finally broke her the other day. She not only made the lemonade for them but also let them all paint a sign and setup a little stand for them. Katie and Shandis stuck around to sell 2 cups of lemonade and then got bored and headed down to pick up Riley (the other one of the posse). Jr. didn't miss a beat and stepped right in with my mom to take over the stand. He knew exactly what to do, of course, because he watched in on Max and Ruby at least a dozen times.

When I arrived to pick up the kids Jr had just collected the monies (as he calls them) from the neighbors who cleaned him out of lemonade. He was a hit and made $3.00 by himself. He kept yelling "Lemonade, Lemonade" to all the people driving by and of course who could resist those baby blues!!!

Fireworks....Taylorsville Dayz

2010-07-08T18:06:00.000-06:00

Recently the kids and I spent an evening watching the Fireworks with my folks. We sat on the church lawn close to their house and had a great show. (they were even better than Murray Park on the 3rd) Jr was very facinated with them this year (instead of being scared like every other year). Katie just kept asking a MILLION questions like all kids her age I'm sure
- Why is that one red?
- How come that one is bigger than the others?
- Why does that one sparkle like that?
and on and on.........

St. George Getaway

2010-07-08T18:01:00.000-06:00

Can't you just hear the Tetris theme song playing now.... Went down to St. George for a quick getaway to pick up some furniture from Robyn. Able to get it all in just barely.

Murray Park Flood

2010-07-04T13:20:00.000-06:00

Here are some pictures from the flood by our house. We went over to check out the damage.

Swimming Lessons

2010-06-17T09:41:00.000-06:00

Yesterday was the first day of the swim lessons for the kids!!! Unfortunately that means getting up an hour earlier than normal to get them to the babysitter by 8am so she can transport the bunch to their lessons in Kearns. Ouch.... Jr was so excited in the morning he was running around in his swim suit and screaming "I'm going SWIMMING!!" Katie was none to excited about getting up an hour early (that's my girl) but eventually was in her suit and ready to roll. By some miracle we did make it out of the house on time (yippee one day down).

Jr was a bit confused as to why we ended up at the baby sitter's house instead of the pool, but calmed down once he saw all his buddies in their swim suits loading into the car. From further reports from Julie and my mom, Jr loved his teacher and loved the class. He even managed to con the teacher into two more times floating on his back around the pool AFTER the lesson was over.

Thunder Storm

2010-06-16T11:33:00.000-06:00

Last night was the first night I have seen my kids in the past 5 days. Jr was so worn out from playing at Uncle Mike's house that he was asleep before I could even lay down with him. The thunder and lightning woke him up around 3am. He came up to sleep with me as he was scared. He has the uncanny ability to wake up 2 minutes before the alarm goes off....He woke up asking for chocolate milk and as I was getting him a fresh cup...my alarm went off. I have been using my phone alarm lately but it sounds like crickets. Standing in the kitchen half awake I hear a panic cry from Jr. "Mom, Mom...there is bugs in your bed!!!!"

Needless to say he was WIDE awake after that!!!!

New Beginnings...

2010-05-27T17:33:00.000-06:00

Well all in final in the divorce front. James is moved into his new "Daddy House" as Jr calls it and I am putting back MY house a little at a time. It has been a good transition for all of us and here's to new beginnings...whatever those may bring.

Quilts, Etc.

2010-04-26T17:55:00.000-06:00

Stopped by for a minute the other day. It has been years since I was in this shop. I did not buy anything but it has a really cute selection of fabrics (of course). Anyway, 1 more off the shop hop list :)

April Fools!!! Again

2010-04-01T10:03:00.000-06:00

Well it's about that time of year again...up to no good at the office today. This was the state of the office today along with a pesky infestation of little mice.

I went on the scavenger hunt to find my chair...it is way up in the pallet racking. It's okay though I found one that looks just like it for now :) Sorry Tom

Thimbles and Threads Quilt Shop

2010-03-29T15:56:00.000-06:00

Well in keeping with my shop hop, Saturday my mom and I made the trek out to Thimbles and Threads in Draper. I have not been to this shop in a long time, but somehow Jr. seemed to know exactly where they kept the candy and the trains?? (Hmm Grandma??) They are trying to clear out some fabrics (like 4 tables worth downstairs) to get ready for classes. When we were there they were down to around $2.00 per yard so if you have a project...it is worth heading out to see what you can find.

1 more off the list :)

My Peep Posse

2010-03-25T16:45:00.000-06:00

Well I think I am finally done making enough bunnies and chicks for Easter. The holiday is fast approaching so now I just need to fill them with candy.

Pine Needles Quilt Shop

2010-03-25T11:20:00.002-06:00

In the spirit of actually visiting all of the quilt shops on the list, (even though I have been to a few prior), I stopped in again to Pine Needles at Gardner Village. They have a new sale a day this week so would be worth stopping by if you are out and about. I picked up a few things for my next tablerunner. They are putting out some new Spring quilts and hosting the Million Pillowcase Challenge this coming Friday, March 26th.

1 more off the list, 3 down.

Village Dry Goods - Brigham City

2010-03-23T19:12:00.003-06:00

I hit one more shop from the list, Village Dry Goods in Brigham City. It was a very cute shop, kinda small, on the old main street of Brigham City. I went looking for the Abby Lane, The Bungalow Bag pattern that was shown on their website. Unfortunately they were out of the pattern, but I did manage to pick up some fabrics for another project on my list.

It is worth the drive to go and checkout.

Piper's Quilt Shop

2010-03-15T16:43:00.002-06:00

Cute...Cute...Cute!!! This shop is so cute and a nice selection of material and yarn. They had some beautiful quilts displayed and kits available.

Check out their blog site for a glimse of this cute shop
http://pipersgirls.wordpress.com/about/

1 shop off the list...

Wasatch Front Shop Hop Challenge

2010-03-09T10:29:00.003-07:00

Well I am getting really bored in my old age and decided to try and hit all the highlighted quilt shops on the Wasatch Front Shop Hop blog site. (http://wasatchfrontshophop.blogspot.com/).

The List is as follows:
American Quilting Orem, UT
Broadbents Quilt Shop Lehi, UT
Corn Wagon Quilt Co. Springville, UT
Elaine's Quilt Block Cottonwood Heights, UT
Mormon Handicraft Midvale, UT
Pine Needles West Jordan, UT
Piper's Quilts SLC, UT
Quilts, Quilts, Quilts Sandy, UT
Quilter's Haven Bountiful, UT
Sew Sweet Toole, UT
The Stitching Corner Orem, UT
Thimbles and Threads Draper, UT
Village Dry Goods Brigham City, UT
Whimsy Cottage Holladay, UT

Let the spending begin :)

Sew Fun Friday's!!

2010-03-05T15:07:00.003-07:00

Well now that I have my own place and actual "days off" I have been sewing up a storm trying to finish all my little projects. Here is what I have finished so far.....

Daddy's Car Crash

2010-01-15T15:57:00.003-07:00

Well what a fun couple of weeks....James was involved in an accident yesterday on his way home from work. Poor Prius we hope you get well soon :(

JR is 3!!!!

2009-12-01T21:10:00.003-07:00

Well he (we) made it to 3 years old!!! We are in the middle of potty training (very slow going) and I did it....I cut up the Binky (his favorite friend in the world) on his birthday. He was sooooooooo angry with me. Jr. told me I had to go in "Time Out" because I had cut up his binky. It has been 4 days now and he reminds me at least once a day that I "Broke the Binky"

Happy Birthday baby...

Here is a little rememberance of the day....

Two weeks before Jr. was born (oh baby)

Katie is 8!!!

2009-11-10T23:39:00.002-07:00

Well I cannot believe we made it to 8!! James finally let me get her ears pierced, and we had a sleepover with one of her BFF's from school. It is so hard to believe that she is getting SO BIG!!

Umm

2009-11-10T23:30:00.002-07:00

Umm lost all my pictures from The Killers and Depeche Mode....sorry no new concert updates.

Halloween 2009

2009-11-04T16:40:00.002-07:00

Halloween has come and gone (whew). Another year down, not quite as dramatic as last year. Katie was sick from Friday on, but went trick or treating anyway (only to come home and puke later). Jr hated his costume up until the day of Halloween and then he was in full character. He called all his candy "treaters". He totally liked the spooky houses in Roxanne's neighborhood and was quick to catch on to Trick or Treating. I, unfortunately, have had to eat most of his candy while he sleeps as to keep the sugar high to a minimum.

More Photos

2009-09-18T22:12:00.001-06:00

More of our photo shoot with Jane.

The Pictures

2009-09-17T09:38:00.002-06:00

Here are the wonderful pictures from Jane!! Be sure to check out her other work at cjaneshoot.com.

Pictures

2009-09-14T09:35:00.002-06:00

Well after much procrastination and whining (mostly on my part), I finally was able to get some pictures done of my kids. Katie's first year was well documented every 3 months like clockwork. Jr. on the other hand, I have 6 weeks, 6 months and then....nothing more than snapshots. I was trying to schedule a day with Jane Basinger (cjaneshoot.com) who Maryann used for pictures of her boys. We finally were able to get her scheduled for Saturday with my niece and nephew. Friday evening, my nephew bit the dust on a walk with my mom and ruined his face.

Saturday afternoon we met up with Jane and she took a bunch of pictures (will post once I get). Jr. was being a total turd the entire time so it will interesting to see if any of them turn out with a smile.

First Day of 2nd Grade

2009-08-24T15:28:00.002-06:00

Katie started school today, 2nd Grade!! She has not been sleeping well the past several days, I am sure due to the first day gitters more than anything. Jr. and I walked her to her door to line up with all the other 2nd graders this morning.

Jr. Mmm...Mmmm...Good

2009-08-03T17:31:00.003-06:00

Jr. likes his spaghetti. Now if he could only manage to get it in his mouth.

Viva la Vida - The Gorge, Washington

2009-07-15T22:33:00.007-06:00

We just got back from our trip to The Gorge, Washington to see Coldplay. It is really one of the most beautiful places to see a concert. Here are some photos of the scenery and the show.

Sunset, before the show started.

The lawn seating area behind us.

More of the lawn seating area....

The view of the scenery from our seats

The millions of butterflies they shoot over the crowd

Viva la Vida...and Death to all his friends.

Katie's Stuffed Animal Pictorial Debut

2009-07-15T22:15:00.002-06:00

Katie was taking like 90 pictures of her stuffed animals. Here are a few of the best.

Jr. Surgery #3

2009-06-28T15:53:00.004-06:00

Well 3 surgeries before the age of 3!! We survived one more surgery with little James. Jr. had his tonsils and adenoids removed on Tuesday. He is getting to be a pro at the routine at Primary Children's Hospital now. All went well except for the hour long wait at the pharmacy for the antibiotics and pain medicine. He was eating and drinking the same day as if nothing had happened. He has been eating Popsicles like they are going out of style....I will be really glad when the are all gone.

Here are a few pictures of before the surgery in the waiting room and after in the post op area.

Little Brother's are so much fun

2009-06-03T21:19:00.003-06:00

Katie is always looking for someone to dance with. Jr. likes to every once in a while, but today he wanted to wear the dance skirt to dance with her. He was shaking his booty and swishing the skirt to the music.

Dance Pictures

2009-05-21T16:24:00.002-06:00

We made it after much run around to Katie's dance pictures. Here are a few shots from us waiting our turn.

Ride that Duck!!

2009-05-12T17:28:00.004-06:00

I am not really sure why my crazy son feels the need to ride the resin ducks at my mother's house....but he really had fun. He even managed to get Katie and Grandpa to take a turn on old mother duck. Yeee hawwww!!!

Great way to deal with a wet diaper

2009-04-14T11:47:00.002-06:00

James' buddy Joel was over the other night and Jr. would not leave his side. He was trying to get into the dryer and kept telling Joel it was "stuck". Joel followed Jr. downstairs trying to interpret what he wanted. Uncle Joel un "stuck" the dryer for him.....thanks a lot. Safety first at the Wadsworth house!!

April Fools!!

2009-04-01T12:10:00.005-06:00

Man o man...I think that we definately outdid ourselves this year. Last night I stayed late to close the books, and to get some people around here for April fools day. I made several flavors of Jell-o and put all of the new sales guys office stuff in it (yummy).

Jasmina's desk was covered in snow (and I mean covered) and some silly photos placed all over the office.

My desk was completely cleaned off and a manequin was humping my desk.

New projects

2009-03-30T10:30:00.000-06:00

Toni is coming tonight to get the bug jar quilt pattern and material. It was a miracle my mom found it as easily as she did. I finished a dress for myself....but Toni was laughing so hard when I tried it on....I don't think I will post any pictures (at least not with me in it).

I am halfway finished with lil James quite book, I am sure he will be 4 by the time I really get it completed. Both my mother and grandmother gave me new scissors for my b-day so I am sure I will be cutting out a lot of new projects soon.

Toni and I have still been getting together every (almost) Monday night to sew or just hang out if anyone is interested in joining you are more than welcome.

Happy Freakin' Wednesday!!

2009-03-04T09:29:00.002-07:00

I was fooled into thinking today would be a good day. Both kids slept all night in their OWN beds (a freaking miracle). But that was about the high so far!! I went downstairs after my shower (that did not include my 2 year old this morning, yippee) to iron my shirt. I was finishing up the last sleeve when I noticed some stain that did not come out in the wash on the sleeve (you know the LAST piece I was doing). Had to start over on another shirt (I hate to iron). Moving on to finish getting dressed and find a necklace. I found the one that I wanted (again yippee) only to find it tangled with every piece of jewelry imaginable (and some I did not even know I had) Great....................so after 5 minutes of trying to be calm and get it untangled...I just pulled really hard on the last few necklaces to get it free (never liked those ones anyway).

Katie was badgering me the whole time with some silly handout James and I got when we went to the Shark Reef in Vegas. "what is this fish?", "Is this a Shark?", "What is that?", "Where do these live?", "Is this a Jelly fish?", "Whey do they call them Jelly Fish?".....Seriously the cops should use her to interrogate suspects...I will admit to any crime in the world just to get her to STOP asking questions!!! Then Jr. comes in with a yogurt (where in the hell that came from?) and was desperately trying to get the lid off to eat it (already 10 minutes late at this point). I am screaming like an enraged orangutan at him to "Put the yogurt down" as I can vision in my head the unbelievable mess that will ensue if he does manage to get the lid off.

I grab him under one arm and the yogurt in the other hand and haul off out the door. I set him down by the car door to open it and.....he takes off running ( I swear this kid runs like Dash from the Incredibles) I drop everything (purse, keys, diaper bag, yogurt, coat) and take off after him. Nothing gets you going in the morning like sprinting across the lawn in heels after a 2 year old.

Late again to get Katie to school, but rest assured I received the speech the ENTIRE way "It's okay Mom, I don't blame you for making me late. I am used to it now!"

Nothing like a shot of adrenaline with a side of GUILT for breakfast......should have stayed in bed!

Happy Wednesday!

2009-02-24T22:49:00.003-07:00

It is amazing how horrible sisters can be!!! I flash back to all the rotten things that my older brother did to me....it is a miracle that I still talk to him. Katie is on this new kick to make it her daily mission in life to torment and tease Jr. to no end. The other day Jr. had a little black ant crawling on him, he was checking it out, not scared....until Katie came along and FREAKED out yelling "SPIDER...SPIDER...SPIDER" Of course her yelling and carrying on like an enraged orangutan really helped matters with the 2 year old. He would not sleep by himself or get down on the floor for a week.

She did the same thing in the bathtub with him the other day and ,of course, scared the pee right out of him. It has taken me days to get him to go near the tub. I had to shower with him, constantly holding him off the tub floor. Thanks Katie...gotta love sisters.

Viva la Vida-Third Time!

2009-02-14T13:07:00.002-07:00

Just scored tickets to see Coldplay in July! The Gorge Ampitheatre in Washington...sweet. Overlooking the Columbia River gorge...outdoor concert, Chris Martin, no kids....what could be better. VIVA LA VIDA

2009-02-09T13:30:00.002-07:00

Coldplay win Song of the Year for "Viva La Vida" during the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 8, 2009. The band also won Best Rock Album.

Sew Fun

2009-01-27T20:22:00.003-07:00

Hannah Montana PJ Pants
Toni's Apron (sorry I forgot it last night)

My knee length coat

Here are some of my finished projects

Expired Milk

2009-01-16T11:06:00.002-07:00

http://vids.eonline.com/services/link/bcpid4037511001/bctid7021762001
Holy crap I was laughing so hard I could barely speak... Could have been because it was late.

Check it out.

My Little Rock Star

2008-12-25T18:05:00.002-07:00

Christmas started out bright and early with both kids ready to go at 7:00am. My grandmother was coming over to watch the kids open presents. She called about 7:20am and had hit a horse!! I thought for sure she was crazy, but sure enough she hit a horse out wandering the 4800 S. this morning. It messed up her car pretty good where she hit him, but luckily only damage to the car and not Nana. We went on a search for her (she was confused and did not know where she was) and found her just down by Galleria street. It is the horses fault so no ticket was issued. We did sing a new version of "Grandma got run over by a reindeer" on the way.

All that time, money and preparation...to have everything opened in a flash of 20 minutes. Katie seemed happy with all her gifts and clothes, and Jr. was done once he opened the cars and cat toy (2 year olds are easy to please).

Jr. got a neat little guitar from Santa. It plays some cool tunes and he has been rocking out all morning. Check out the future Rock Star!!

Sewing Night

2008-12-24T17:30:00.003-07:00

Toni and I have been getting together for Sewing Night every Monday. I tell you if we miss for any reason...my kids are devastated. She has finished several cute projects (which are posted on her blog) and I have had a wonderful time getting to spend quality time with an old friend. Both of my kids are glued to her side from the moment she arrives. We have missed two weeks now with the holidays and....we all can't wait for Toni to get back.

Above is Toni combing Katie's hair after her bath. She let her do it without the usual screaming that happens when I even look at her with the comb.

Jr. Surgery #2

2008-12-24T17:06:00.002-07:00

Well Jr. had surgery again yesterday to put tubes in his ears. He is doing great. It did not slow him down for a second. We had to be there at 6:45am and he was super perky and ready to play with all the toys in the various waiting rooms at Primary Children's Hospital. His left with the anesthesiologist with no crying or problems. Hopefully this will be the end of the endless ear infections that we have been dealing with since early October.

Viva la Vida-Second Time!!

2008-11-23T11:41:00.003-07:00

Again they put on the best show!! I was skeptical that the Energy Solutions Arena would be any good...but it was a great show. We were very close to the stage this time which made for a completely different show. I am totally addicted to LIVE music. In talking with an old co-worker of mine, he described the feeling of live shows as the "Thread". The thread that bind complete strangers together....I always thought he was just a silly old hippy, but there is some truth to his statement. Sitting in a giant arena filled with people from all over....joining in one common interest. I sat next to the cutest little boy, maybe 10 years old at the most. He was so excited to see his first concert. In front of us, a couple that had also been to the Vegas show. It is a really nice escape from reality for a couple of hours. Too loud to think about all the other thoughts running around in my head, just focused on the show.

I took about 200 pictures and some video too. Here are a few of my super hottie Chris Martin.

NKOTB Rocks!!

2008-11-17T10:31:00.003-07:00

Well they still got the "Right Stuff"!! This concert was sheer comedy!! The people were PRICELESS. The stage setup was so cheesy, I laughed for two hours. Natasha Bedingfield opened for them, she has a really strong voice.

They changed at least 25 times throughout the show, had 4 hoochy dancer chicks, and the stage was pure rock and roll. Complete with steam, rising from the floor entrance, and of course FIREWORKS. They played a host of their classic NKOTB tunes and the crowd (including me) was singing right along. They stopped several times and were laughing that they cannot believe how many people still know the words.

Highlights were 1 minute of Donnie Wahlberg shaking his hot butt on giant screen TV, Jordan rising up on stage with the wind, steam and of course his shirt open to expose the beautiful chest that lies beneath.

Pure comedy and a great trip down memory lane.

Halloween Pictures

2008-11-06T11:00:00.002-07:00

Here are a few from my work party Trick or Treating. Jr. was sick and having nothing to do with his costume (he was going to be a punkin). More to come.

Halloween....

2008-11-04T15:56:00.003-07:00

Halloween is over and November has just begun. Halloween was pretty crappy day for me. Here is the rundown:

Woke up - late
Baby woke up with a fever (guess those antibiotics are NOT working AGAIN)
Katie woke up mad...cuz it was LATE!
Ran around like a crazed maniac in half of my Halloween costume trying to get all the stuff together for school, babysitter, and trick-or-treating.
Left half dressed, NO makeup...mad.
Katie left her coat, had to stop mid driveway to run back (swearing) to get it.
Finally get on the road to school.
8:38am Katie crying because she is late
Mommy turns around to yell at her....HITS A GARBAGE CAN (yippee)
Katie crying because mom broke her mirror
8:40am arrive at school...jump out to attach wings and horns.
JR. crying in the car because I am outside and Katie is crying.
Sit back in the car and.....split the BUTT out of my tights (you have got to be kidding me)
Rush to the babysitter to find her no where in sight, probably at the school for the parade (hmmm wondered why there were so many cars)
Unload the baby with her husband who is going over to the parade.
Rush across the street to my mother's to apply makeup
Drive like a manic to Harmon's for dry ice (cauldron), crushed ice (office party), new tights, and headache medicine.
Mom calls...she is taking sick baby back to the Dr.
12:00 pm Office party....did not win AGAIN!! Why is it that a guy in tights will always trump a cute costume??
12:30 Mom calls...baby had to have two shots of antibiotics
1:30 Babysitter calls...Katie is missing.
1:45...Katie found.
3:00 Office trick-or-treating
4:30 start month-end closing....as everyone else leaves.
6:00...finally done.
Pick up sick baby
Home to ignore the door for hours

Why did I get out of bed? Will post pictures later

My Big Boy

2008-10-24T16:40:00.004-06:00

Well, the baby is finally out of the crib. I bought him a big boy bed last weekend. He has been doing great sleeping through the night and loves his car sheets. I am getting really lonely in my big bed all alone. I am so used to having a little person come and join me mid-evening, it is hard to get used to. I even had him in bed by 9pm last night...it is a miracle. I had to lay with him for about 15 minutes until he stopped wiggling around and Katie stopped talking to me. I guess I will have to get that pair of dogs I have always wanted to fill up the space in my bed :)

He is getting so big and so is Katie. They both have birthdays coming up next month...how time flies.

Monday Night Sewing

2008-10-13T10:38:00.001-06:00

Toni and I are planning a Monday Night get together to teach her to sew. Anyone who wants to join to just hang out or do scrapbooking or whatever....let me know. We will have to post some pictures of her sewing masterpieces.

Ghost Town

2008-09-20T23:10:00.002-06:00

So if you are contemplating seeing this movie or not...see it!!! I have not laughed that hard in a LONG TIME. I had full on tears streaming down my face during parts of this movie. 5 stars in my book.

Jack Johnson

2008-08-22T23:41:00.004-06:00

I can almost make out which dude is singing....oh yeah it is the teeny, tiny one in the red shirt.
My fellow concert groupies...my older brother Mike, his wife Julie and their 4 year old daughter Rissa. She loves Jack Johnson from the Curious George soundtrack. Mike promised her that she could go to the concert when he came to town. She took my extra ticket as James did not have any interest in sitting on the lawn.

She was so good and had a lot of fun shaking her little bootie to the music.
It was the most crowded that I have ever seen the Usana Ampitheater. We had spent an hour and a half in the car going 4 miles from Mike's house to the concert. We ended up parking in the super overflow (right on 5400 South and just on the West side of 5600 South) then hiking all the way to the gates to get in. It was really sitting room only on the Lawn and ALL the seats were completely full. It was a beautiful night and the moon was almost full rising over the mountains. Not a bad way to spend a Monday night.

Hernia Surgery

2008-08-22T23:31:00.002-06:00

Well the surgery is over. Jr. came through with flying colors and just a little scar. I am sure it will make for great conversation with future girlfriends. Other than the the small incision and the bruised balls...he is absolutely fine. He was running around and jumping off the couch 30 minutes after we were released from the hospital to go home. Here I thought I would have 4 days off to just watch TV with a sleeping baby...ha...no such luck.
Next morning...he is up with the sun and ready to watch SpongeBob and eat cereal...in my bed. I must really love my kids to sleep in crumbs for the next few days :)

More Disney Pictures

2008-08-22T23:23:00.005-06:00

Katie with the lovely Alice
Nana being mauled by a Bear
Jr. thinking twice about touching this giant bug
Katie finally got to see Mickey (or Elmo as Jr. calls him)

Disneyland Vacation Part 1

2008-08-12T23:25:00.003-06:00

Well for our summer vacation the our little family went to Disneyland. Jennie's parents and grandmother came along with us. It has been over 15 years since I last visited the Happiest Place on Earth, almost as long for Jennie and neither of the kids had ever been there. Nana, Jennie's grandmother, has been asking to take Katie since she was born. So we took our George Bush money and went. We decided to fly rather than drive. This was the first time the kids had ever flown before too.

As some of you reading the blog may know, my dad was a Disney fanatic. So much so that growing up that was a pretty much the only place our family ever vacationed. Growing up I really resented this and always wanted to travel to non-Disney location. This is why I resisted for so long to go back. So I pretty much had it in my mind that I would not have a good time, and that I was only there for my kids.

Well it turns out I was wrong. I had a great time reliving all my childhood memories and an even greater time seeing my kids there. Both Katie and Junior had a great time as did all of us. Junior may have been more fascinated with the minifridge in the hotel room and running down the halls at the hotel than in anything in Disneyland.

Here are the many, many pictures:

Checking in our many bags.

Junior and his favorite flying buddy.

Junior and Nana at Long Beach.

Katie really liked the baggage claim carousel.

"Who going to Disneyland?"

In the rental car.

A video of Junior calling the statue of Mickey "Elmo", I guess he is still learning.

In the shuttle on our way to our first day in the park.

This years theme.

They forgot to add, "and where bottled water costs $2.75."

This is my magic car. It's how the old and gimpy get around.

Katie still smilin' at lunch time.

Junior at lunchtime.

We saw Elmo in the parade.

Junior was kind enough to share his snacks.

The light on in the window means that Walt Disney's ghost is still haunting Disneyland.

On the second day in the park we rode Finding Nemo.

And this is all we saw. No just kidding, it was a great ride.

Then we went to Goofy's Kitchen to meet characters.

The food was pretty good, a little pricey but good.

We saw Goofy

Mulan

Chip and Dale (not pictured)

On the way out we ran into last year's America's Homecoming Queen.

The next day we rode Dumbo.

and the Carousel

Katie named her horse Angel.

We then bought Katie some stuff at the Princess Store or Cassidy's Store as I call it.

Katie then got to meet her favorite Princess Ariel!

Statue of Walt and Mickey

Junior playing with the big ball in Tomorrowland.

"Look at the camera, James."

We rode Autotopia. This will be the only time that Grandpa will be in a car that Katie is driving.

"Hey Nana, don't hit that Monorail."

Mama and baby

"Go get the stroller, it's the green one over there."

This is a brick out side of Disneyland that my Mom had placed to honor our family's Disney memories.

I took a few pictures in California Adventure.

Grizzly Rapids Mill at night.

California Screamin' at night.

Disneyland Vacation Part 2

2008-08-12T23:18:00.037-06:00

Me driving on Paradise Pier in my magic car.

On the last in the park Katie and I got there at 8 :30 to finish some rides. Alice and the Mad Hatter grabbed Katie as we entered Main Street.

C3-P0 at Star Tours

Katie wanted her tiara on if I was going to take pictures of her in front of the castle.

Junior and I waiting to see Aladdin. The movie is better, but the kids liked it.

Jennie and my photo on the Tower of Terror.

Katie and Minnie

For our last ride we rode the Grizzly Rapids. Nana and Junior sat this one out.

Grandpa and Grandma on the Rapids.

Some strangers coming down the Grizzly Rapids.

On the day we flew out we took the kids to see the ocean for the first time. This is Junior touching the sand on the beach.

Family on the beach.

Long Beach

Finally on the last leg of the flight from Vegas we got to all sit on the same row.

View from the plane ride home.

Junior and Grandpa check out the planes when we get home.

All and all it was a great trip, and I realized that I got a little of my Dad's Disney love in me after all.

James

John Mayer....Hottie!!

2008-07-28T14:32:00.003-06:00

John Mayer was great. I highly suggest seeing him in concert if he comes back. Colbie Calliet opened, she was pretty good. It was a nice cool night with a light breeze...perfect for sitting out and listening to live music. He is quite funny in person and was cracking jokes between songs. Nice, mellow and older crowd. Plus he is way easy on the eyes. It was too dark to get many good pictures of him, but here are a couple.

Vegas Baby

2008-07-28T14:24:00.002-06:00

Just a couple pictures from our Vegas trip. I was interested in un-interupted sleep more than anything (yeah no kids). James was just interested in touching things :) We had tons of fun nonetheless.

Viva la Vida

2008-07-21T16:45:00.004-06:00

WOW!!! That pretty much sums it up. We went to Vegas this weekend to see Coldplay in concert. It was amazing...the best concert I have seen since the last time we went to CA to see them. There is a reason the tickets are so expensive...but it sure was worth it. They are true showmen and put on an amazing show. We flew in Saturday morning and bummed around Vegas for a while before checking in at the MGM Grand. We had great food, then proceeded to the concert. It was a sold out show and the energy was amazing. Never in my life have a I been to a concert where the hundreds of people that are leaving begin singing the same song (Viva la Vida) through the halls of the casino. Off tonight to see John Mayer...he has some pretty big shoes to fill.

311 and Snoop Dogg

2008-07-02T22:00:00.001-06:00

Some of the pictures from the first of our Summer concerts

Stinky Binky Part 2...3...4

2008-07-02T21:47:00.002-06:00

Can you count how many Binky's does Jr. have?

One

Two...Three
Four
Gosh these are so much fun!!

Summer is Finally Here!

2008-06-17T10:28:00.002-06:00

Well I think summer has officially arrived! From 60 degrees one day to 90 degrees the next. Katie was playing all day on Sunday in the sprinklers and swimming, etc. We were gardening in the evening and she decided to run through the backyard sprinklers. She was of course soaking wet and dripping everywhere when she finished. I told her to take off her clothes by the back door before she went into the house. James (big one) dared her to run naked around our big tree in the backyard. She hesitated for about a second before stripping down and taking off running. Little James had to join in the summer fun of being naked outside. Ahhh those were the days.

Congrats Grats!!

2008-06-08T21:51:00.004-06:00

Congratulations Katie! My baby just graduated Kindergarten...now on to the big world of first grade. She can't wait to have school lunch everyday and go to school all day. Ahhhh those were the days of being excited to go to school all day. Enjoy it while it lasts, and we are so proud of her and all she has learned this year.

Mmmm

2008-06-03T21:22:00.002-06:00

Yummy...I love spaghetti. Little James enjoying his dinner.
Happy 18 months! Just yesterday he was a baby.

Crazy Girls!

2008-05-22T23:17:00.003-06:00

I came across these pictures from my wedding. You were all dancing like maniacs and having a great time (from what I remember). Enjoy

Putting them to Work!

2008-05-22T20:56:00.002-06:00

James took the kids to his work last night. His cubemate has an Oscar fish (eats other fish alive) named Death Killer Fish 2 (yes there was a #1). Little James is checking him out while big sister leaves some lovely pictures for Dad.

Biting, Slapping and general squirmy diaper changes

2008-05-16T16:11:00.001-06:00

James Jr. is the absolute worst for diaper changes!! He kicks me constantly when I am trying to change his diaper. It takes all my strength to just to wrestle him for a diaper change. He is also slapping me (hard) when I pick him up to get in the car seat, or when he is doing something wrong and I am trying to stop him. Any suggestions on how in the heck to get him to STOP? The yelling really loud has not helped :)

Stinky Binky

2008-05-16T16:07:00.000-06:00

A few more months and the stinky binky will be tossed. He is cutting some molars right now and this damn thing never leaves his mouth.

Hernia Scare – Boys are Great Fun!!

2008-05-16T15:07:00.000-06:00

James Jr. has been through days and days of being sick with an upset stomach. When the pediatrician was doing his examination…he noticed what he thought was an inguinal hernia. Monday we had to meet up with the specialist at Primary Children’s Hospital to get the surgery consultation. It turns out that he has a “Wiggly Testicle”!! (Leave it to the baby surgeon to use such technical terms) We are on “Testicle Watch” to see if the next time the weird lump appears in the groin area if is “wiggly testicle” has wiggled back up the channel in which it descended from. GREAT!! Boys are so much fun…maybe I will put Dad in charge of the “Testicle Watch”…seeing as he has a pair for comparison.

Guess What Game

2008-05-15T20:13:00.001-06:00

What starts with the letter U and is Enchanted?
What starts with the letter P and is fruity and delicious?
What is snuggly and cute and great to sleep with ....starts with the letter B?
What starts with an A and cuts down trees?

Katie has these new flash cards to help her with reading small words. Today she started this really fun game in the car of making up clues and I have to guess what is on the card. I don't need so many questions in the morning....

School Lunch-Yummy

2008-05-15T17:06:00.000-06:00

At Katie's Kindergarten class, they had the wonderful experience of trying out School Lunch!! These wonderful teachers are trying to give the kids a taste of what it will be like in the 1st Grade. Katie asked Dad to join her for their lunchtime extraviganza (lucky me). A few other Mom's showed up but only one Dad.