Several dinner parties were organized for church goers to get-together and know one another better; we were asked to host one of them. It was great to sit-down and get to know others a little better. We provided the bread bowls and yummy soup (Our Best Bites cookbook) and everyone else brought something to share. [...]

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“A dress should be tight enough to show you’re a woman, and loose enough to prove you’re a lady” Per tradition, here are some of my top favs from Hollywood’s biggest night: {Michelle Williams. She can really do no wrong in my eyes; love her personal style. They kept saying this dress was coral, so [...]

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{Fun conversation over yogurt}{Trains, trains, and more trains}{Homemade playdough}{Playing in the snow}{Bubble bath to warm up} It’s days like these that you don’t want to end; however, nap time sure is nice.

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Some friends invited us to join them at a production of, “How I Became a Pirate,” based on the children’s book. It was adorable and marked Little Man’s first, of many, official plays. He did great. It was a 45 min. play and I broke snacks out half-way through. I call that a success for [...]

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The aforementioned Girls’ Trip was a huge success: friendship, yummy food, great shows, relaxing and coming home feeling rejuvenated. I went with Husband’s high school girlfriends, that I’m glad I can call my friends too. We lived up Vegas the best way that three, Mormon, married moms can. Day 1 {Fly in and check into [...]

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Husband is witty. I know this. But there’s times where he has me peeing my pants. He surprised me with a Vegas Survival Kit for my girls trip this weekend as well as a playlist. Pure hilarity. There were about 15 items each with a sticky note. Here are some of my favorites: (gambling tips [...]

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Last night, the ladies came over for a night of Bunco. It’s a great, diverse group, so it’s a lot of fun when we all get together. {Individual Cherry Cheesecakes} {Veggie & Pita  to go with two types of Hummus} Yes, I did host the Love Party and Bunco on the same day and I [...]

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Little Man hosted his annual Valentine’s Party today. He was under the weather for the original scheduled date of Monday, so we bumped the party to today. We had 11 of his friends and moms over for a yummy lunch followed by cupcake decorating. The kids did great. The boys had too much fun wrestling [...]

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I Love Valentine’s Day. I think everyone steps up their game just a titch more. Husband sure did. I awoke to homemade Nutella hot coco and a brand new pasta machine (I’ve been wanting one for years). Husband made a gourmet breakfast pizza, really was yummy. Little Man even got to open a present, a [...]

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Behold the proof that Husband not only finished (although touchy at times) this project, but the crown molding looks fab and adds so much to the room: I got myself a witty and talented one.

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