A Bit of Embellishment

Here's my welcome that I put in my entry. Anyone know where the saying came from? I had tons of fun putting it up. I'm excited to put more up...Julie, I'm gonna be calling you!!

Spring Soccer Pics

Here's a few pics of spring soccer. I froze...Ryan and Katelyn had a blast!Ryan dribbling toward the goal.Katelyn trying to get the ball turned around!

A big kick to get the ball outta the cluster of competitors!

Katelyn at goalie...making a save! Way to put your whole body into the game!

What did we get for all our troubles??? Two participation trophies- $50, two team pictures with Ryan's eyes closed- $22, Fighting off pneumonia for the next month-PRICELESS!

Cake with the Topper

It turned out way cute with the topper! Lisa seemed to really love it. I'm glad she was happy...

Lisa and Jack's Wedding Cake

Well, here is the finished cake. I didn't get the cake topper out for this photo op. It's one of those really cute Precious Moments toppers. I was afraid that I would drop it because I was so tired. That's the last thing I would have needed last night.

I'll take some pics of it tonight with the topper.

Sorry to All My Faithful Followers...

All five of you...

I am sorry for putting off updating my blog. I have a million excuses to list, but for times sake I'll only list a few for your entertainment.

1. I was sick. Ok- not the entire time, but a cold on top of allergies makes for one bad headache and a terrible attitude.

2. I've been reading...a lot! I found a bookstore in Logan where you can buy used books (most are in excellent condition) for only $7. That's $7 for as many as you can stuff in a plastic grocery bag! Terrific deal!!!! I've been there three times now and can't wait to finish what I've got now so I can go back. I decided that I'd better read as much as I can now...the little people will be out of school in just a few weeks. When they're here, I get to referee, not read.

3. I've been getting ready to do another wedding cake. Lots of prep work...psychologically.

4. Chasing to spring soccer games. This was a first for us. I did not like it at all. It was way too cold. Mostly I just froze. Ryan and Kate had tons of fun though. I'll post some of those pics later.

5. More reading...I am not looking forward to losing my personal time again...

6. Unmotivated....I don't know why. Perhaps it's because the computer is located all the way down the stairs. If I go downstairs, I can see that the stairs need to be vacuumed. So I vacuum. Then if I vacuum the stairs, the family room looks like it could use a once over. If I'm going to vacuum, I have to dust first. Ryan's room is a disaster...Oh here's another load of laundry on the floor....you know how it is. By the time all of that is finished, it's time to get the littles from school.

7. My Sunday post days are now spent on the back row in Relief Society freezing to death. I feel like I'm the only one on the room who is not having hot flashes. The last week that I went, I took my winter coat and refused to hang it up. (Not that I'm asking for a job in the Primary...)

8. I'm too busy trying to figure out what to make for dinner...For those who don't know, Wes is now on a restricted diet. Low fat and cholesterol. I haven't the first idea how to cook like that. I prefer to use butter, cheese, meats, you know all the good stuff. I do like vegetables too, but Wes doesn't like them... unless you count corn as a vegetable. I keep telling him that it's a starch / grain. He insists that it grows in a VEGETABLE garden, therefore it IS a vegetable. Go figure. If you know any good sites / recipe books for a meat and potatoes low fat diet, let me know.

Ok- enough whining from me. I have a renewed commitment to keeping up the blog. Check back often so you can keep up to how much fun we aren't having during the summer. Two house payments is really a bummer. I SOOOOOO want to go to DISNEYLAND!!!!

FINALLY! Ryan's Big Day!

Saturday night, Ryan came up to show us his loose tooth. I don't know why it is, but our littles like to wiggle their teeth while in bed...

Anyway, sure enough Ryan had his first loose tooth! We were beginning to worry he wouldn't loose one in the first grade. His teacher gives the kids a cool tooth pillow when they lose their first tooth. He would have been devastated to miss out on that cool prize!

It was just a little loose, you could barely wiggle it. Katelyn was excited that it was the same first tooth that she lost. We told him to go back to bed and keep wiggling it. We assured him that the more he wiggled, the quicker it would fall out.

Sunday night after bath time, Ryan was convinced that his tooth was ready to come out. I was quite surprised at how loose his tooth was after just one day. I guess I know what he did in primary!

He called Aunt Bec the magic tooth puller to come remove the loose pearl niblet. He sat really good and when she pulled it out he had a slight look of horror on his face. It must have been from the "pop" sound it made when it came out. Just like Katelyn he was OK until he saw blood. A paper towel and a cup of cool water fixed everything and he was on his way to call Debbie and Grandpa. Thanks Aunt Bec! You're the best! That Tooth Fairy is going to go broke visiting the Pierson household this year!

Miss Kris Has Been Busy Again!

Miss Kris sent home more personalized sodas for Ryan and Katelyn. They were thrilled! They couldn't wait to have one. Katelyn is amazed that Kris knows just what they think is cool. Ryan says she knows what's cool because she's an adult. Funny- they don't think of Mom as cool....

Ryan and Katelyn send their thanks to Miss Kris! They think she ROCKS!...And she has cute puppies too!