Congratulations goes out to my cousin Jennifer. They just found out today that they are having a boy in May. It is the year of the boys!!!
The poor thing will have Paisley and Lynnsey picking on him all day now.
Top 10 New Years Resolutions for the Modern Mom
I found this article and loved it-
Top 10 New Years Resolutions for the Modern Mom
1. Indulge yourself-find that little something that you love and do it regularly...get your nails done, read your favorite magazine cover to cover, take yoga or Spanish lessons and so on.
2. Take a vacation without the kids-even if it is just a long weekend, call the parents or in-laws for help and take time away with your husband.
3. Give up on being perfect-the quicker you do this, the better your year will be!
4. Get organized-take the time and get your house, paperwork, calendar and finances in order. This will save you so much time and stress throughout the year that it is well worth the half-day investment.
5. Tell your husband what help look like-they aren't mind readers, just tell them what would help you in the New Year, what a perfect excuse to "re-balance" the load.
6. Create a new tradition with your kids-find a new family tradition and make a big deal out of it, they will remember if forever and you will cherish it for years to come.
7. Say "I love you" to your husband and kids every day, even if it is over the phone while you are away for work.
8. Entertain more-open your home and host your friends. Pick a few "parties" you want to throw and go for it, you'll have a blast and re-connect with your friends.
9. Set clear expectation at work-with your boss and your subordinates. What do you expect, what will you deliver and how you will get your work done...including hours and amount of travel.
10. Set a career goal and life goal for the year-what will you reflect on at the end of the year, what will make you feel fulfilled, right it down and go for it.
I don't know about you all, but I love these ideas. They are perfect for the Modern Mom.
Before I read this my New Years Resolution was to drink more water. I figured I would at least commit to at least one thing. I now have a few more to strive for.
Top 10 New Years Resolutions for the Modern Mom
1. Indulge yourself-find that little something that you love and do it regularly...get your nails done, read your favorite magazine cover to cover, take yoga or Spanish lessons and so on.
2. Take a vacation without the kids-even if it is just a long weekend, call the parents or in-laws for help and take time away with your husband.
3. Give up on being perfect-the quicker you do this, the better your year will be!
4. Get organized-take the time and get your house, paperwork, calendar and finances in order. This will save you so much time and stress throughout the year that it is well worth the half-day investment.
5. Tell your husband what help look like-they aren't mind readers, just tell them what would help you in the New Year, what a perfect excuse to "re-balance" the load.
6. Create a new tradition with your kids-find a new family tradition and make a big deal out of it, they will remember if forever and you will cherish it for years to come.
7. Say "I love you" to your husband and kids every day, even if it is over the phone while you are away for work.
8. Entertain more-open your home and host your friends. Pick a few "parties" you want to throw and go for it, you'll have a blast and re-connect with your friends.
9. Set clear expectation at work-with your boss and your subordinates. What do you expect, what will you deliver and how you will get your work done...including hours and amount of travel.
10. Set a career goal and life goal for the year-what will you reflect on at the end of the year, what will make you feel fulfilled, right it down and go for it.
I don't know about you all, but I love these ideas. They are perfect for the Modern Mom.
Before I read this my New Years Resolution was to drink more water. I figured I would at least commit to at least one thing. I now have a few more to strive for.
Happy 2010 Everyone
For the last 12 years we have gone out to dinner New Years Eve with our dear friends Mike and Susan...over the last 3 or 4 years we have had a couple additions to our party. This year Barb and Chuck came too. Here is Mike and Barb enjoying their drinks. We had a fun night. We walked on the Mulkiteo Ferry and arrived to our destination within minutes which was the Ivars Restaurant in Mulkiteo. It is fabulous!!!!
George had a seafood dish.
I had filet minon and crab cakes...I hope I spelled that right. Anyways...whatever way you spell it...it was delicious.
Thanks mom for watching Paisley...she loves grandma's house!!!
And to you all we hope you have a great 2010 full of laughter, fun and great memories.
George had a seafood dish.
I had filet minon and crab cakes...I hope I spelled that right. Anyways...whatever way you spell it...it was delicious.
Thanks mom for watching Paisley...she loves grandma's house!!!
And to you all we hope you have a great 2010 full of laughter, fun and great memories.
Christmas 2009
We hope you all had a great Christmas. We sure did. Here a few pix....
This is what happens when you have 4 gifts left and you run out of Christmas wrapping paper. There was no way I was buying another roll...I broke out the birthday wrapping paper.
Christmas Eve the family came over and we made sugar cookies with my new jumbo cookie cutters. I have two now a reindeer and a snowman. They were so huge that you could only do one cookie at a time on the cookie sheet. Here are the girls decorating them.
Forgive my camera...I am getting a new one soon.
We also had snacks and watched a great movie called the Blind Side. Go see it...great movie. I also wanted to say many thanks to all the families that dropped by that night with plates full of goodies. We had at least 6 drop ins. We are so blessed...truly!!!
Here is our tree Christmas morning. George put together Paisley's trike the night before so she could get up and see it. She is not quite sure what to think.
She figured it out and we haven't been able to get her off since.
She is a pro at this gift thing.
Here she is multi tasking...my girl....riding her trike and holding her new baby.
She has her own lap top now....maybe she will leave ours alone.
Thank you all for the awesome gifts. We love them all. 
Everyone enjoying the Christmas feast George prepared.
The last of the prime rib....it was good!!!
The last of the ham...very good too.
The awesome chocolate cake from Costco. If you have never ventured to try one...it is a must.
Paisley and Jenvea playing with her new dress up stuff. Jeneva made her elf ears to boot.
This is what happens when you have 4 gifts left and you run out of Christmas wrapping paper. There was no way I was buying another roll...I broke out the birthday wrapping paper.
Christmas Eve the family came over and we made sugar cookies with my new jumbo cookie cutters. I have two now a reindeer and a snowman. They were so huge that you could only do one cookie at a time on the cookie sheet. Here are the girls decorating them.
Forgive my camera...I am getting a new one soon.
We also had snacks and watched a great movie called the Blind Side. Go see it...great movie. I also wanted to say many thanks to all the families that dropped by that night with plates full of goodies. We had at least 6 drop ins. We are so blessed...truly!!!
Here is our tree Christmas morning. George put together Paisley's trike the night before so she could get up and see it. She is not quite sure what to think.
She figured it out and we haven't been able to get her off since.
She is a pro at this gift thing.
Here she is multi tasking...my girl....riding her trike and holding her new baby.
She has her own lap top now....maybe she will leave ours alone.
Thank you all for the awesome gifts. We love them all.
Note to Diana-not sure how you knew I wanted a wireless printer...I love it. Thanks so much!!!
Everyone enjoying the Christmas feast George prepared.
The last of the prime rib....it was good!!!
The last of the ham...very good too.
The awesome chocolate cake from Costco. If you have never ventured to try one...it is a must.
Paisley and Jenvea playing with her new dress up stuff. Jeneva made her elf ears to boot.
Got to love these girls. I do!!!!
Mystic Tan-What was I thinking...
So, yesterday after we took down the Christmas tree and cleaned things up and put Paisley down for a nap I went to the gym and thought why don't I get a tan...I have been looking a little pale lately.
Before any of you tell me about skin cancer...I did the no UV kind....called Mystic Tan...the spray on tan.
First of all, I was very nervouse because of that episode on friends when Ross has one done and comes out way too tan because he didn't know how to count and turn. Love that episode...too funny.
Anyways, the machine is very easy and a nice ladies voice walks you through it. The gal at the salon gave me the lowest color choice to see how I liked it.
I have to say my skin is still smelly and my hands are orange and the bottom of my feet are stained from the color. Other than that I have a nice bronze to my legs, arms and some other places I won't mention. I am so glad my face came out normal....at least the rest I can cover up.
I have been exfoliating my hands all day to get the orange tinge from them. Why me...what was I thinking.
Anyways, if you would like to try it I bought a 3 pack pkg and have 2 left. Again...what was I thinking!!!
I know you are all probably laughing by this point...I wish I were!!!!
Oh well...off to Seattle to pick up mom at midnight tonight....going to be a long night.
Before any of you tell me about skin cancer...I did the no UV kind....called Mystic Tan...the spray on tan.
First of all, I was very nervouse because of that episode on friends when Ross has one done and comes out way too tan because he didn't know how to count and turn. Love that episode...too funny.
Anyways, the machine is very easy and a nice ladies voice walks you through it. The gal at the salon gave me the lowest color choice to see how I liked it.
I have to say my skin is still smelly and my hands are orange and the bottom of my feet are stained from the color. Other than that I have a nice bronze to my legs, arms and some other places I won't mention. I am so glad my face came out normal....at least the rest I can cover up.
I have been exfoliating my hands all day to get the orange tinge from them. Why me...what was I thinking.
Anyways, if you would like to try it I bought a 3 pack pkg and have 2 left. Again...what was I thinking!!!
I know you are all probably laughing by this point...I wish I were!!!!
Oh well...off to Seattle to pick up mom at midnight tonight....going to be a long night.
Merry Christmas
The Place Family would like to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas.
We are thankful for this season and for our saviour Jesus Christ.
We are so very blessed to know that He is the Reason for the Season.
Spiritually Fed
First of all I have to say I love the holiday season.
Second, I loved my calling in Primary, but I am being spiritually fed now that I am in Young Womens.
For those of you that are not LDS....Primary is working with children age 18 months to twelve years of age. Young Womens is the girls age 12-18. I am the advisor to the 16-18 year old gals.
Sunday was the first Sundays in a long time where I felt that I was spiritually fed. I attended a class called gospel doctrine and learned about the Pioneers trials...specifically the hand cart companies. Then I went to Young Womens and listened to a beautiful video called Christmas Bells Are Ringing.
I walked away from church filled with the spirit. It is a feeling that has carried with me all week so far. I hope it continues until next Sunday.
Second, I loved my calling in Primary, but I am being spiritually fed now that I am in Young Womens.
For those of you that are not LDS....Primary is working with children age 18 months to twelve years of age. Young Womens is the girls age 12-18. I am the advisor to the 16-18 year old gals.
Sunday was the first Sundays in a long time where I felt that I was spiritually fed. I attended a class called gospel doctrine and learned about the Pioneers trials...specifically the hand cart companies. Then I went to Young Womens and listened to a beautiful video called Christmas Bells Are Ringing.
I walked away from church filled with the spirit. It is a feeling that has carried with me all week so far. I hope it continues until next Sunday.
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