Invitation Hades and Pirates

 

So Peanut got some new pajamas the other day and now loves to wear them during the day. Hey, I would too if mine were that soft.
 

Here are the wedding invites I've been working on since I have all the time in the world on my hands. First I had to cut 175 chocolate squares 5x7 inches; then I cut the same amount in pink a half inch smaller; then I had to create the wording, which took B and I forever on Microsoft Word to get the right size and to fit two on a page; then I had to cut 16" strips of ribbon. Next, I'll have to adhere it all together times 175; then I'll have to tie the ribbon, add a photo and Target registration card all times 175. Don't forget that I have to print not one, but two labels for each envelope and stick them on, and then have to stuff them. The final step will be to put stamps on each one. I have 79 totally done in envelopes so far, but I'm still waiting on the future mother-in-law to give me the new open house address. The ones completed have the old one, but they're all going out of state, so nobody will actually be coming here for it. My mom said if I don't get the address by tomorrow, then to print them the way they are and she can deal with getting new information to everyone. I have to make bread and two different candies for my visiting teaching ladies and neighbors, plus volunteer at school tomorrow and my own visiting teachers are coming, so I really don't have time to do the rest of the invitations now, but they have to get in the mail by Mon. because the wedding is January 10th and with the holiday mailing times will vary. Why did I volunteer for this again?
 

So in the middle of this today, Peanut came up to me with a pirate patch and told me to put it on and then he took my picture. I think he's a budding photographer since he didn't even cut off my head. Then he put it on and wanted me to take his picture. So as far as the captions, have you seen the veggie tales movie or heard the song about the pirates who don't do anything? It's really cute.
 

 

Free Stuff and Other Nonsense

So I got a thingy in the mail to subscribe to a magazine called ShopSmart and it had a list of websites that can save money. So far, just glancing at the sites, I liked www.heyitsfree.net. It has all kinds of random free stuff. There's also one called www.freeshipping.org. It has website coupons for free shipping. So I'm going to send in the reply card to the magazine to get a free issue and also the free gift which is a book called "How to Clean Practically Anything." I don't even have to order the magazine and get to keep the FREE issue and FREE book.

In other news, we were talking about missions the other night and JP decided he would like to serve in either Russia or Disneyland. We drove by a tree lot today with a giant blow-up snowman and Peanut would like to serve his mission there. Kids come up with the most random things. Peanut has the cutest accent and words. He always says, "You're sunny (funny)." His "s" and "f" are always reversed. So he says his "seet" hurt for "feet" and he likes to go "fwimming" for "swimming."

The other night baby was looking at his reflection in the dishwasher and smiling and waving. I tried to get a picture, but he kept turning and looking at me. So I at least got a cute one of him and JP.

So I've got half my sister's invitations done, and she just informed me that her future mother-in-law changed the location for the open house after the wedding. Oh yippee! So she will be paying for and making her own cards to insert with the new location because I'm washing my hands of that.

Peanut

Tonight we went to dinner at Souper Salad. They have soup and salad obviously, but lots more. So anyway, Peanut decided he was going to have "Chicken Wittle Soup"-as in the movie Chicken Little. He's so cute. I love the things he says sometimes. I need to be better at writing them down. Sometimes he's very clever. The other day we were talking about my sister's wedding and he asked me if B and I were going to get married on our date. I told him that we were already married, and then he told me that he was going to marry me and B because he loves us both. We got our tree today and decorated for Christmas tonight. To say the boys were excited is an understatement. Both of the big boys sung today at our little town celebration. It was so cool. There was so much for the kids to do. They got a jingle bell from Santa, hot cocoa, and prizes for games. I love where we live. They always have such fun things for the whole family to do on the weekends.

Cool Christmas Gift

Thanks Delia for the link! Check out these really cute name signs. They would make a great gift for any family on your list, or for your own family. Check it out at www.unlikelyletters.blogspot.com

Little Brothers

I still can't figure out how to label each picture I upload. I try to do it underneath, but then I'll add another photo and it will stick it right under the next one instead of under the writing.

Anyway...we went to Utah this past Sat. for my baby brother's mission farewell. Most of you know that he has been called to the Cebu, Philippines mission. He is so happy and excited. I have never seen him smile so much in his life. He will be an awesome missionary. He has read the Book of Mormon in Cebuano now. He doesn't understand a word of what he's read, but I think he will be so much more receptive to learning the language in the MTC. He gave an awesome talk on why he chose to serve a mission. He was cracking us all up because he kept checking off his points on his paper after he would say them. We had lunch at my mom's afterwards and then our family had to leave in order to get home so the boys could get to bed for school today. Todd also got a phone call a few days ago from my other brother, Chad (who is serving a mission in Sydney, Australia) so that he could say goodbye since their missions will overlap for a year. We also got to see some videos and photos that Chad had sent home. It almost looked like he was serving a two year vacation. I guess he would only send home P-day videos, though. He looks great anyway.

So we left here Sat. and came home Sun. For those of you who don't know, it's a 5 hour drive from where we live. It was way too much driving in such a short period. We got to stay with our good friends down there Sat. night who we haven't seen since Bubba was a year old. It was such a great time, but not a long enough visit. When we got home last night, everyone crashed. However, not too much later we had two boys throwing up together at the same time. Unfortunately, JP threw up all over Bubba's bed. He's on the top bunk and leaned over the side and barfed all over Bubba's bed and blanket. Bubba said, "Dad, I saw that he was throwing up and I took cover under my blanket." But as we were cleaning up, Bubba said he wasn't feeling so hot and went in the other bathroom and threw up. We're not sure if it was something they ate at lunch or if they just got car sick from being in the car too long both days. They've never been car sick before though, and we've driven way longer than that before. We kept them home today, but they've been totally fine, and actually Captain Whiney Pants (JP) has been driving me nuts. Yay for school tomorrow. So is everyone done shopping yet? I am! My cards will be going out tomorrow and so will all the family gifts I have to mail. I love being done so that I can actually enjoy the holiday season.

Cutest Baby

Baby Cart-man has started to crawl as of last Wed. night. It's so cute. Tonight he crawled over to the high chair in the kitchen. He's still a little wobbly on the tile in the kitchen. He goes really slow so it's extra cute. Peanut decided to eat graham crackers for breakfast yesterday morning. Poor boy got a bit of mom's OCD. Baby Cart-man feel asleep on his own the other night for the first time while mom and meme were at Twilight. He also loves the bath and gives everyone else a bath with his splashes.

We're going to Utah this Sat. for my brother's farewell. He'll be heading to Cebu, Philippines soon. My other brother has now had his bike stolen twice down unda in Sydney. He really loves it there, though, and has decided to be a professional rugby player when he gets home. I can't believe he's been out almost a year already. What awesome young men they are. I'm so grateful for the wonderful example they are to me and my boys.

Things I give thanks for:
-my eternal familily
-the Gospel
-my fun boys
-my home, car, food, etc.

Jealous Husband

So my husband wanted me to remove his picture from the blog because I had the Twilight background, so I figured I should change it. Edward is still in my heart, though. I think I might go ahead and re-read the book. It only took me a day last time, so I may as well. I'm in the process of making my sister's wedding invitations, though, so it might take me longer this time.