My fun new word - Trebuchet

Trebuchet - you know those catapults that throw flaming fire balls!!! I have been watching medieval movies lately and these things were amazing. I also have really been getting a kick from watching the "making of" those movies, i.e. King Arthur, Timeline, Excalibur, Atila, Kingdom of Heaven, Robin Hood, etc etc. If I had another career I think it would be fun to be a movie historian. Checking for facts and accuracy. Also, I love the soundtracks, especially Last of the Mohicans. The music in these types of movies is so intense and moving. I think the music really helps make the movie don't you? So, what is your favorite music soundtrack??

Holy Cow!! It has been a long time!

It has been such a terribly long time since I last posted. First, Kelly and Tricia found my camera in their stroller, so it wasn't lost after all. Summer has come and gone and we enjoyed every minute of it! Fall is here and I love it love it love it! I love the air, cooler temps, and the colors are my favorite! I had a slight accident 6 weeks ago. I fell off of my shoe in the church parking lot, sprained my right ankle (brused the bone on the side of the foot) and fell flat on my face! Well, not quite on my face because I landed on my left elbow and broke it! I didn't need surgery and I just had my last doctors appointment this morning. It is healing fine and I should be back to normal within 3-5 months. Needless to say, those high heels are no more!!!

Meanwhile, I found a new obsession. Jane Austen period movies! While searching Netflicks I found a movie titled "North & South" I believe by Elizabeth Gaskell. It was kind of like Jane Austins books. It starred this wonderful actor named Richard Armitage. It was a great movie. Then, from there I found a new Robin Hood series from the BBC with this same actor. He plays Guy of Gisborne and is such a baddie, but you feel so sorry for him, cause he can never get Marian. I am anxiously waiting for the 3rd and final season to be released on DVD.

I lent the DVDs of this Robin Hood to Dixie, I think maybe that is what brought on her nostalgic memories of her love for the cartoon of Robin Hood. I would have won that contest of hers with that quote, but I guess I need to check blogs more often. Congrats to Lacy!

All is well, keeping busy with work, church callings and everyday Life! Love to all :)

Hello.....

Yes, I am still alive, I just cannot find the time to blog. Also, I have nothing funny, deep or interesting to say. I read everybody elses blogs all the time but for me....

I am sad, I think I lost my camera at Hoogle Zoo on Memorial Day with Kelly, Tricia and kids. I thought it was in the stroller, but they cannot find it. I don't care too much about the camera but the loss of the pictures it what I am sad about. The camera had a long delay before the picture would take, so it was frustrating - I was always just 1 second late in getting the perfect shots. But even at that, I still had quite a few memories on the card. Maybe a miracle will happen and it wil show up. Keep your fingers crossed for me.

Pay it Forward!

How it works: The FIRST THREE people to leave a comment on this post will receive at some point during this year a gift from ME. What it will be and when it will arrive will be a total surprise--to both of us.The CATCH is that YOU MUST PLAY TOO! Before you leave your comment here, write a pay it forward post on your blog to keep the fun going (you can cut and paste these instructions). Then come back and let me know that you are going to play, and sit back and anticipate the arrival of your gift. It's THAT easy!Remember, only the FIRST THREE comments will qualify. Yea!

Luck 5 (Who will it be??)

I got this from Lacy and thought I'd try it out. Even if it is just to see what Lacy makes me. Read on and then hurry and sign up, you're going to love this!
The 1st 5 people to sign up, get something hand-made by yours truely ... ME!
This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1-I make no guarantees that you will like what I make, but there's a good chance you will!
2- What I create will be just for you.
3-It'll be done by April 30th.
4-You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a story. It may be poetry or an article on properly cleaning your face before a masque. I may scrapbook something. I may bake you something and mail it to you. I may sew or Embroidery something. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure! The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must repost this on your blog and offer the same to the first 5 people who do the same on your blog. The first 5 people to do so and leave a comment telling me they did it will then win a fabulous homemade gift made by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it! Have fun playing!

Tah Dah Disneyland!!

Kelly and Tricia planned a trip to Disneyland March 5-8 and invited Dave and I to go with them. We left I.F. with cold and snow. It was so beautiful there; 72 degrees on Fri. and 78 on Sat. I even got a little suntan (burn) The flowers were all in bloom. It was so much fun to watch Livi as she went on the rides and met Micky Mouse, to see her different expressions. Dave & I enjoyed the Indiana Jones ride at Disneyland and Friday afternoon Dave and I went to California Land and went on some awesome rides there. It was nice to spend some relaxing time with Kelly, Tricia, Livi and Keaton. We got some great snuggles, hugs and kisses from the kids (we don't get to see them as often as we would like) Here are some of our pics, but I know Kelly has a bunch more.




Some times Livi would ride on Papa or Daddy's shoulders instead of the stroller

On the Train Ride

Kelly and Livi singing Ram Sam Sam at the Cheesecake Factory

It was Tricia's Birthday Feb. 28th (really it is the 29th) so we celebrated at Cheesecake Factory for dinner and of course some wonderful cheesecake!

Our Hotel and Pool

This little hot tub (more like a really warm tub) was inbetween their rooms and ours. It was about 6' by 6' and just the right size for just Grandma and Livi all to themselves.

Autotopia

This is in Micky's house, Tricia was outside with Keaton

A Hug For Micky

Going in to It's A Small World ride. Livi loved this one!

Ours thanks to Kel and Tric for a wonderful time! We totally enjoyed ourselves. Let's Go Again!!

Tricia Tagged Me :- )

8 TV shows I enjoy watching:
Lost, Survivor, American Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Medium, Bachelor, Life, and All My Children
8 Things I did yesterday:
Worked at my job, Ate lunch with my sisters and mother for my sister's birthday, picked up a prescription, had a freaky steroid spinal shot at the surgical center, road in a wheelchair, laid on the couch for 5 hours with an ice pack, ate a delious Marie pot pie for dinner, and went to bed.
8 Things I Look Forward To:
My back, hip and leg feeling better, Spring weather and sitting in the hammock looking at beautiful flowers in our back yard, going to Disneyland :) seeing Livi and Keaton (Kelly and Tricia too) getting away and having a little R and R, Walking outside instead of on my treadmill, Going on a "Get Away" with my sisters this Spring
8 Restaurants I like:
Red Loster, Sizzler, Stockmans, Texas Roadhouse, Outback, Olive Garden, any place Kelly and Tricia take us in Salt Lake!
8 Things I Wish For:
Loose weight and be healthier, Spring, dinner to magically appear every night, to get more done each day, to be 3 inches taller, to have thicker hair, to have more energy, to be skinny, my back to be healed
8 People to Tag
Lacy, Dave A., Christina H.(if she happens to read my blog) I don't know anybody else who has not already been tagged. Dixie, Gina and Kelly I guess

Hello, Yes I am still alive!!

Hello, to everyone! I am still alive and kicking. I have not posted for such a long time, I have almost forgotten how to do it. (Can anyone tell me when you use "into" and "in to" ) What is the difference?)
The Holidays have come and gone, the New Year is well into swing and I have settled in to 2009. I am hoping to make 2009 the year for getting healthy. I have scheduled several preventative medical tests, watching what I eat and I am striving to exercise at least 4 -5 days a week. So far so good! I have not lost weight but I am feeling better. I also found out (as suspected) that I have a very bad disk that is causing pain in my lower back. Not sure yet what I want to do to take care of it. I guess I am still looking for a magic cure, cause I don't want surgery.
Back to exersice... I think it is interesting that just buying a couple new outfits for working out can make all the difference in wanting to work out. I had been wearing old stretch pants and Dave's old shirts. I happened to be in Wal-Mart (west side) and they have a ton of Danskin pants, capris, tanks and jackets for $9 - $11 dollars each. I even found a couple of things on clearance for $3.50. Yipee I love a sale, don't you!! No I am not going to post a picture of myself in one of my new outfits - gross! What is one of your favorite things you have found on sale???
Love to all - Mamma Mia