Weekend Edition

This blog has served as a journal/documentation of sorts {because heaven knows this is the only place that I do document; lazy artist that I am}, and an opportunity for self expression. My blog has also served me well as a faithful friend finder/maker. Thank you.

It has occurred to me that my children, my husband and I, might actually be interested in some of the little events that take place in our lives and not just in my self-serving pontificating. So in an effort to bring the past into our future, here are the trivial, but lovely moments of our weekend:





Norah lost her third tooth. And this time, it did not wash down the drain.






The tooth was lost while eating a Costco hot dog. Hot dogs are contraband in our home {Norah's pediatrician banned them when it was determined that Norah was experiencing migraines}, but when Brad and Norah shop at Costco they like to walk on the wild side.



Brad and I love Pad Thai. We unfortunately date very little, but we sometimes get take out, and it usually involves Pad Thai. So last Friday, I made Cook's Illustrated Pad Thai, and I must say it was a spectacular success. Brad even thinks it's better than any of the restaurant versions we've eaten.



Abram has truly been something else. You are welcome for the becoming photograph. I dread taking him anywhere. Which brings us to the next story:



My selfless brother Peter, gave up his Saturday night to watch our children while we attended the evening session of stake conference. Of course, we showed up an hour early and therefore wasted an hour of Peter's time because I am unable to read email.

The next morning, Brad and I switched off during the morning session of stake conference because Abram is on fire with antagonism. My turn was the last hour and it was the longest hour of my life. Sorry to Steph and Mac who had to endure possibly 2 hours of my daughters' endeavors to perform high impact aerobics by the light of the dimly lit cultural hall.




Norah created a farm exhibit in our basement. Art imitating life I presume.




Norah has been wanting to use our camera to take pictures. I have hesitated, but...she created this be beauty. There were a few photos in this series which made me realize that I need to take my workouts a little more seriously. I have been pretty serious, but now I need to get Terminator 2 serious.

Which brings me to my next tid bit. We purchased 6 boxes of girl scout cookies because nothing says serious like eating a whole sleeve of Trefoils.