What to do, what to do...

It feels like I haven't blogged for a long time. When it rains it pours, and that's what my life has been like the past few weeks. I had two weddings two weeks in a row. I babysat my nephews Hudson and Colton for a week in between the two weddings, I have to say (as much as I loved having the babies at my house) I'm so glad I don't have babies any more. I've forgotten how much work they are, you know with all the eating and taking care of them that you have to do.

The two weddings I had could not be more different. The first one we have affectionately dubbed it the sprite wedding. Cute summery colors with limes and lemons and touches of hot pink. This was a fun one to do. I now have more lemons and limes than I know what to do with, but when life hands you lemons... well you know the rest... throw them away. J/K ;)For the second wedding we had baby blue and black. The centerpieces were vases with fish in them (I ended up with one of the fish, that the family was so kind to give Eric John) but I know it's just suffering in the small vase its still in and the strick diet of bread crumbs, because I keep forgetting to buy fish food. Anyway, my battery died after snapping this picture and well this is all you get.The kids went back to school. Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah... Love the kiddos, but I'm very happy they're back in school and being productive again. Kenyon started seminary this year, he's a 9th grader and loves seminary. It's early morning so four of us from the ward takes turns carpooling. Long days when its my turn.Angela doesn't go back to pre-school until September, but she wanted to wear her new school clothes as well, so here is a preview. Too cute, thanks Krissy for the cute blouse.Went to lunch for Rachele Oram's birthday to the new Gecko grill in QC. We had a great time. Emily couldn't come and Tiffany had to leave early that day so we photo shopped them in the picture because they were there in spirit. (I'm not very good at it yet, but I'm working on it)
Many cooking days over the summer. Ammon has become our soux chef he wants to help for every meal. Here he is with dad making Tyler Florence's potato chips. They were delicious. This was our last meal of the summer before school started, you know the last meal before the prison sentence...

I was in charge of the barbecue (from scratch) also a Tyler recipe... ... and corn bread. It was all very delicious.
Primary Activity Day was a Missionary Day. They had lots of fun doing door approaches, decorating a can to save money in and other missionary activities. We have an awesome primary presidency.

So how do you get your kids to eat their veggies... you make it fancy, call it a fancy name and serve it on real plates (not paper plates) We had Cobb salads and pork chops a couple of nights ago and usually I can't get them to touch the salad bowl, they ate every bit on their plate. Not only did they eat it all they loved it. They said this was the best salad they every had, go figure, all I had to do was separate all the parts.

I have also received a new calling, I am a nursery teacher. This Sunday will be my 4th week and I love it. The kids are so cute and the nursery coordinator Stacey Gillespie has it running like clock-work. I'm glad its very structured and organized, the kids do so well this way. Well, I know its a lot to take in all this info and fun stuff, hopefully I won't fall so far behind any more. I do love blogging, but it's almost as bad as a baby, you have to feed and take care of it all the time.

Card Club

These are the latest cards for card club. It next Tuesday and they are all done. I wish I could say that i am just very organized and have them all ready to go, but the reason and only reason they are done is because I thought it was last Tuesday. So guess when I was getting them done? You're right, Monday night. So my lack of organization worked to my advantage for once. Because I procrastinated (or so I thought) I had to use stuff I already had. This is what I was able to come up with.

I'm just glad that they are done!

Home and Garden show

Yesterday Eric, Angela and I went to see my brother Lamoni's booth at the home and garden show at the Cardinals stadium. That thing is Gi-normous, very cool. My brother owns his own Trim carpentry company and was participating in this years show. He made some cool stuff for display and they seem to have been having a good time. They were very happy to have my sister-in-law Amy there, being their #1 sales rep. She's great at approaching people and letting them know about the company. She helped me when I did a wedding expo and she was fantastic. Except she does get flustered with cute guys (call me and I'll tell you the story).

They can do some neat stuff. He did all the panels in the back and the pillars on the sides. Happy and waiting for customers.

So we were getting ready to leave, so I asked Eric to text Dallin and let him know that he needed to find a ride home or ride the bus because we were not going to be home. The next words out of his mouth were: "how do I text" So I showed him how to do it and he sent his first text ever. Congratulations honey, welcome to 21st century. The football field was huge and ready to be rolled into the stadium. Eric was trying to look like a football player, but he just looks like he need to relieve himself. ;)I still can't believe that they can roll that huge field in and out of the stadium. The things we can do now a days are amazing.We went and got a bite to eat at Johnny Rockets after and had a good hamburger and fries. I thought Angela would look so cute in the hat they gave her, but she did not think so. She is such a princess!!!

Breaking Dawn...

I started reading the Twilight book series this summer and if you're a fan you know that the last installment just came out last night. A group of friends and a couple hundred other crazy and obsessed women, youth and children where in line at Wal-mart last night at Midnight. I'm happy to say that I got a book and look forward to reading it.
Many ladies were all matchy, matchy with their "bite me" t-shirtswe had to make our mandatory Sonic run before we went to stand in line. I Look a little too happy. Diet coke drunk.Yes, there was definitely a line and some of our friends were at the front of the line. You should have seen some of the dirty looks we got.So at precisely Midnight, the books were released and we were off... You should have seen the melee, women punching and scratching, yelling "No, Edward is mine" fighting over the last book, I only had to shove two kids out of the way for mine. Just kidding!!!! It actually was really boring, everyone waited their turn, got their book and it was over in about 5 minutes, with plenty of books left over for the smart ones that went to bed and decided to go in the morning, this just sounded more interesting. I was kind of hoping for more action. Well, maybe next time.

19 years and counting...

Today (yesterday really as late as it is) is our anniversary and I wanted to post earlier, but not having a scanner really puts a damper on posting pictures you don't have digital copies of. So we went to the local Wally World and got some scanned. It was fun reminiscing the fun day July 15th was 19 years ago. Have you seen My Big Fat Greek Wedding? You know the scene where the whole family is at her house getting ready, video taping everything, being loud and preparing food, well that was my house the day I got married. It was my immediate family plus all the aunts and uncles helping out with one thing or the other. I really loved that day, maybe that's why I love doing weddings so much. As is in true character, I was late to the temple getting started, but it was beautiful and so peaceful being there. I don't remember much of that day, just that I was happy, scared and glad to see so much family and friends there. The reception was insane! There was probably about 500 people that attended the reception. We had food, fun and as is customary in any traditional Mexican wedding, dancing, dancing and more dancing. We had a live band and everything. I think my mom and dad went a little over-board, but it was definitely memorable.

I was happy and excited to start my own little family and now looking back I know why. I didn't know what the future held in store for me but I am grateful for all the ups and downs we have had and are going through, it only makes us stronger. I love my husband more than words can say and the beautiful family we have become these past 19 years. Happy Anniversary Honey.

Now a blast from the past and you are not allowed to laugh!! (makes me want to cry to see my skinny self back then, funny thing is that I thought I was big back then, what I would give to have the body back- I won't give up food though so I guess its not coming back)

Engagement photos from the local JC penny baby! Do you love the very calculated head tilt.

Times long ago and bodies long gone, we both enjoyed doing the same type of things, now replaced with family activities and less strenuous moves.

Go Eric! He was quite the basketball stud, still is just lower to the ground these days.

We had four bridal showers including this one that was for couples. It was at my friend Rebecca's house and she had Eric get in a huge box and wrapped it all up like a present and had him pop out of it. It was hilarious, I was a little disappointed it wasn't a Chip-n-Dale dancer ;)

Did I mention it was a Mexican Wedding. We always have the dollar dance. Everyone loves coming up and pinning money to your clothes for a few dances. I didn't mind so much after we counted all the money, over $700 that we used for our honeymoon in Puerto Vallarta courtesy of Mom and Dad Davis (Thank you for the wonderful trip)

This was the Mora clan it seems a long time ago. I cherish these times we had together.

The Davis' were in utter shock at the amount of people in attendance (can you say culture shock) and more than the amount of people the amount of time they stayed. I remember my father-in-law giving up at about 10:00 pm, the dance lasted until midnight.

I know it doesn't seem like it but I was melting when we took these pictures, who gets married in the middle of July. I love that we have these memories that we can share and all the friends we have met along the way. 19 years seem to have just gone by so fast I can hardly believe it.

Nerd Alert!

The boys were able to work a couple of days last week with Brother Cox in the ward, they got paid this week and as money tends to do (you know burn a hole in your pocket) they went and bought rock band. I don't know there's something about fake playing instruments that I think is just not right. It's really funny how intense they are about it. They think they're so cool. Skylar got a job at the movie theaters, so he brought over a little present for the boys. I love movie popcorn, but this is ridiculous. Thanks for sharing Skylar.

Okay, one more thing about my birthday

Did I mention it was my birthday ;) So my friends from the old hood took me out to lunch yesterday for my birthday. We went to Oregano's for pizza and pazookies (sp?) It's great to see the gals I hung out with so much. I hate being so far from them, I keep telling them that they need to move out by me. We had a great time visiting and catching up. We gave the waiter a run for his money, he definitely earned his tip. Everyone seriously spoils me way too much. They all came bearing gifts and lots of love. I can't believe I forgot my camera so I don't have a picture of my friends, but one of the girls did manage to get a picture with her camera. I'll have to share it later. I got a this great mirror. Big cupcake pan. Bath and body works. A very cute sleighrides sign, can't wait until Christmas!
All of this way cute jewelry. I loved it. Even though I make jewelry, I almost never make it for myself. Thank you Shelley, Jennifer, Sarah, Gini, Kaydee and Heather for a great afternoon.