My daughter Stephie told me about a call that she received this afternoon.
The person on the other end of the line said, "I'm calling for John McCain" to which Stephie replied, "I'm sorry, but you have the wrong number." !!!
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Carpet Creases
This post is from my other blog, The Stuffed Shoebox. It is still a teeny tiny blog, trying to find its way.
I don't know where I heard this because I would love to give someone credit, but I definitely did not think of this-- someone out there is a GENIUS!
Here is a great tip.
Carpet creases before:
Lay ice cubes inside the compressed areas.
The next day:
Voila!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Disney's Desperate Housewives
In case you can't read the text:
Belle: My husband is an animal.
Cinderella: Mine still drives a pumpkin.
Snow White: My husband leaves me at home with 7 little ones.
Ariel: Mine wants me to wear fishnet stockings.
Sleeping Beauty: I just pretend I'm asleep.
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Kid Bits
This morning John found Nicky in the gameroom wearing nothing but his diaper.
Since Nicky has a fever, John said that he can't sit around without his clothes. Nicky promptly replied, 'But Dad, I'm the Holy Ghost!'
(Nick and Lilly are always playing dress up and Nick has talked a lot this week about his lesson in Nursery on Sunday being on the Holy Ghost- super cute)
Since Nicky has a fever, John said that he can't sit around without his clothes. Nicky promptly replied, 'But Dad, I'm the Holy Ghost!'
(Nick and Lilly are always playing dress up and Nick has talked a lot this week about his lesson in Nursery on Sunday being on the Holy Ghost- super cute)
Friday, February 15, 2008
Stealing a Kiss
In the spirit of Valentine's Week...
Here is a picture of Johnny and me in a phone booth in England (England at Epcot Center, that is).
We had a fun family photo shoot here, and we had an idea for a cute picture.
Maddy and Stephie were both horrified and embarrassed. We actually had to pay Stephie $1 to take the picture for us!
Here is a picture of Johnny and me in a phone booth in England (England at Epcot Center, that is).
We had a fun family photo shoot here, and we had an idea for a cute picture.
Maddy and Stephie were both horrified and embarrassed. We actually had to pay Stephie $1 to take the picture for us!
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Heart Attack!
For our Young Women's activity last night, we decided to give 'heart attacks' to the Bishopric. We divided up in cars to do our stealthy deliveries.
Imagine my surprise when I returned home from the activity to find that our own house was done!
Oh, and one of the funniest parts is that one of my daughters was in the car that did our house!
What a wonderful way to start out Valentine's Day!
The Sunny Side: There are times when being the Young Women's president just makes you feel all warm and sunny inside.
Imagine my surprise when I returned home from the activity to find that our own house was done!
Oh, and one of the funniest parts is that one of my daughters was in the car that did our house!
What a wonderful way to start out Valentine's Day!
The Sunny Side: There are times when being the Young Women's president just makes you feel all warm and sunny inside.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Never Heard of It!
Okay, there is nothing that I can possible say to introduce this clip.
Enjoy! (scroll down to pause music) :D
The Sunny Side: Kellie looks like she is having lots of fun!
Enjoy! (scroll down to pause music) :D
The Sunny Side: Kellie looks like she is having lots of fun!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Chipmunk Cheeks
Sweet Maddy got her wisdom teeth extracted on friday morning. OUCH!
She did really well; we had and awesome oral surgeon, and she was a great patient.
Due to a promise made before the surgery, I am unable to post any pictures. But... this might give you an idea--
Actually, I totally did that for a laugh-- she looks great! She was great about keeping her ice on and getting rest. Sometimes I just can't help myself. :D
She did really well; we had and awesome oral surgeon, and she was a great patient.
Due to a promise made before the surgery, I am unable to post any pictures. But... this might give you an idea--
Actually, I totally did that for a laugh-- she looks great! She was great about keeping her ice on and getting rest. Sometimes I just can't help myself. :D
Sunday, February 10, 2008
The History of Aprons
I received this really sweet email from my MIL recently. I thought that it would be the perfect addition to a sunday post. Enjoy!
I don't think our kids know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears .
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that "old-time apron" that served so many purposes.
I don't think our kids know what an apron is.
The principal use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a potholder for removing hot pans from the oven.
It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears .
From the chicken coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes half-hatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.
When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids.
And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.
Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.
Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron.
From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls.
In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.
When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.
When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner
It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that "old-time apron" that served so many purposes.
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Spread the Love!
This week I received this wonderful award from Nancy!
Thanks so much! I am glad that my little blog brightens the day of more people than just myself! I named my blog 'Sunny Side Up' to help myself to see the warm and sunny side of life. It has really helped me, and I hope that you feel the sunshine when you stop by.
Thanks so much! I am glad that my little blog brightens the day of more people than just myself! I named my blog 'Sunny Side Up' to help myself to see the warm and sunny side of life. It has really helped me, and I hope that you feel the sunshine when you stop by.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Pay It Forward
I am very excited to say that I got the cutest gift from my friend, and pay-it-forward buddy Aubri this week!
Isn't it darling?
She included a plate with my Word of the Year! So very thoughtful.
She has a vinyl lettering business called Adhering Thoughts (shameless plug, plug) :)
I am totally excited about the Lake Champlain All Natural Dark Chocolate bar! And the ever-so-yummy Jocalat Orange Chocolate food bar- magically delicious! mmmmm....
So now for the pay-it-forward part:
I will send out a gift to three fellow bloggers.
They will each send a gift out to three fellow-bloggers; and so on, and so on, and so on!
If you would like to participate, please leave me a comment; then click my email and leave me your information.
Yeah! Fun!
The Sunny Side?
Bloggy fun and prizes... hello?! :D
Isn't it darling?
She included a plate with my Word of the Year! So very thoughtful.
She has a vinyl lettering business called Adhering Thoughts (shameless plug, plug) :)
I am totally excited about the Lake Champlain All Natural Dark Chocolate bar! And the ever-so-yummy Jocalat Orange Chocolate food bar- magically delicious! mmmmm....
So now for the pay-it-forward part:
I will send out a gift to three fellow bloggers.
They will each send a gift out to three fellow-bloggers; and so on, and so on, and so on!
If you would like to participate, please leave me a comment; then click my email and leave me your information.
Yeah! Fun!
The Sunny Side?
Bloggy fun and prizes... hello?! :D
Monday, February 4, 2008
Our New Prophet, President Thomas S. Monson
I absolutely love President Monson. His voice and his stories have always really touched my heart. It's hard to believe that he is 80 years old!
This is the tiniest picture ever, but the only one that I could find!
The new First Presidency was announced today. Henry B. Eyring and Dieter Uchtdorf were called to be counsellors to President Monson. It is so exciting! I feel really good about it and I joy in the plan that our Father in Heaven has in place. We are never left hanging without a direction or without guidance.
This is the tiniest picture ever, but the only one that I could find!
The new First Presidency was announced today. Henry B. Eyring and Dieter Uchtdorf were called to be counsellors to President Monson. It is so exciting! I feel really good about it and I joy in the plan that our Father in Heaven has in place. We are never left hanging without a direction or without guidance.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
In Memory
Among the many emails this week, I received the following poem written in memory of President Hinckley's passing.
Prophetic Passing
I imagine he's running to Marjorie now,
Yes, running, not waving his cane.
I see him embracing his father and mother
While they keep repeating his name.
I see him now meeting his forebears,
Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.
Sweet reunion of prophets, united by service
That only such noble men share.
I see him embraced by the Savior
While Father says, "Good and well done.
So faithful in stalwart endurance, I welcome
My noble, most excellent son."
I then hear the ripples of laughter
As he says the reception's just fine,
But he hopes that he'll get an assignment or two
Since there's no need to waste any time.
I can hear his clear voice in the stillness
At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,
Have faith and move forward - there's work to be done.
President Hinckley would want it that way.
Anna M. Molgard
January 27, 2008
Prophetic Passing
I imagine he's running to Marjorie now,
Yes, running, not waving his cane.
I see him embracing his father and mother
While they keep repeating his name.
I see him now meeting his forebears,
Brother Brigham and Joseph are there.
Sweet reunion of prophets, united by service
That only such noble men share.
I see him embraced by the Savior
While Father says, "Good and well done.
So faithful in stalwart endurance, I welcome
My noble, most excellent son."
I then hear the ripples of laughter
As he says the reception's just fine,
But he hopes that he'll get an assignment or two
Since there's no need to waste any time.
I can hear his clear voice in the stillness
At the close of this sweet Sabbath day,
Have faith and move forward - there's work to be done.
President Hinckley would want it that way.
Anna M. Molgard
January 27, 2008
Saturday, February 2, 2008
LOST
Has anyone else been waiting for months and months for the new LOST season?
Well, now we have finally had it, and WOW! what a ride!
Love this show- cried my heart out during this episode- poor Charilie, poor Claire, what-the-heck happened to Hurley?- and what's up with Jack and Kate?? Where is Sawyer? Ben? John? Who was in that casket, anyway? my brain can't figure out what new mysteries await us, and I can hardly wait! :)
As a public service, you can click the widget on my sidebar to watch.
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