Not much to report this week. I went to a breastfeeding conference in Spokane on Monday for work. It was really interesting. I learned quite a bit. The hospital I work for doesn’t have a lactation program yet. I’m really thinking about becoming a lactation consultant and starting a program, so that I can work during the day. Besides, it’s REALLY needed where I work. I had lunch with Andrea while I was at it (and my work was paying for it). Andrea says Joe and I should just move to Spokane since we’re there all the time. I’m not sure I disagree!
We made our spicy orange chicken wings at Liz and Nathan’s house last night. They were really good. Later, we realized that we accidently used the extra spicy bottle of hot sauce in them instead of the regular. It took me a whole bunch of Tums to get the heartburn under control when we got home. I wonder if anyone else had that problem.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Primary Program
The only other news I can think of this week is that the kids participated in the annual Primary program today. AJ's part was, "My name is AJ. I am a child of God, and I am thankful for the scriptures. I love to hear the stories of Jesus." He did really good. He needed some help to remember it, but he was very clearly understandable.
Natalie practiced her part as well. It was, "My name is Natalie, and I too am a child of God. I am grateful for parents and teachers who lead and guide me." This morning when we practiced, she told me, "No, I want to be Natalie Elizabeth, and THAT'S IT!" She wouldn't say the rest of it, so I was kind of worried. And that's pretty much what she told her teacher on the pulpit when she tried to prompt her.
I was really proud of my kids. They gave us invitations to give to people we knew in the community. Our kids wanted to invite our neighbors, who are good friends. They're not members of our church. The kids were really brave little missionaries and invited them to come anyway. They weren't able to come, but that's okay. It was a good experience.
Natalie practiced her part as well. It was, "My name is Natalie, and I too am a child of God. I am grateful for parents and teachers who lead and guide me." This morning when we practiced, she told me, "No, I want to be Natalie Elizabeth, and THAT'S IT!" She wouldn't say the rest of it, so I was kind of worried. And that's pretty much what she told her teacher on the pulpit when she tried to prompt her.
I was really proud of my kids. They gave us invitations to give to people we knew in the community. Our kids wanted to invite our neighbors, who are good friends. They're not members of our church. The kids were really brave little missionaries and invited them to come anyway. They weren't able to come, but that's okay. It was a good experience.
Seattle Auto Show
Joe took his nephews, Zach and Ben, to Seattle yesterday for the annual auto show, which means they pretty much they drooled all day. Joe took a whole bunch of pictures, and I think he'd like me to post them all. However, I'm going to limit it to the ones that I think are cool as they might appeal to the general demographic of my blog readers.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Halloween 2008
We had quite the eventful Halloween this year. Joe and I really like Halloween, so we were okay with that. The first activity on our list was a Harvest dinner last week with the ward. Lots of yummy food, and I didn't have to cook...or clean up! The Elders' quorum sponsored costume party was last Saturday at the home of Travis and Sara Palmer, from our ward. I didn't get a good picture with my camera for some reason, but the Palmers sent us one of everyone together. Joe and I went as a white trash bride and groom. We even introduced ourselves as "JoeBob, Destinie, and Chastity" (the baby in my belly). We won best overall costumes! Some details you can't see in the picture include Joe's nasty fake snaggle teeth and his "Official Hooters Girl Watching T-Shirt" under the ripped suit coat.
Natalie saw a new Barbie movie about a month ago and was sure she had to be a butterfly fairy princess for Halloween...with a pink dress! She was totally convinced of this until Thursday afternoon when she was watching the Disney channel and she realized that Tinkerbell has a green dress. I had to go online and create a fairy with a pink dress at Disney.com to convince her to put her costume one! AJ decided to be Mr. Fantastic from the Fantastic 4 this year. I didn't have the energy to make costumes this year, but I found this one online for really cheap, and he was happy with it. Thursday, AJ got to wear his costume to school for their Halloween parade and party. And that evening was the stake Halloween carnival. The stake center was ridiculously overcrowded. There was lots of fun games and such, but I'm not sure it was worth it. There was enough chili for everyone, but definitely not enough hot dogs or dessert. The kids were really upset they didn't get a cupcake. 
And for the big day yesterday, the kids finished carving pumpkins and went trick or treating with their dad. I stayed home and handed out candy. I seriously had to set a chair by the door because there were so many kids! I thought I was gonna run out until my kids came home with reinforcements. Joe and I share the philosophy that our kids can't possibly eat all the candy they come home with. So we cull all the crappy candy and add it to the stuff to hand out and only save the good stuff. There's still plenty for the kids to munch on and get plenty sick off of, don't worry! On to Thanksgiving...
Natalie saw a new Barbie movie about a month ago and was sure she had to be a butterfly fairy princess for Halloween...with a pink dress! She was totally convinced of this until Thursday afternoon when she was watching the Disney channel and she realized that Tinkerbell has a green dress. I had to go online and create a fairy with a pink dress at Disney.com to convince her to put her costume one! AJ decided to be Mr. Fantastic from the Fantastic 4 this year. I didn't have the energy to make costumes this year, but I found this one online for really cheap, and he was happy with it. Thursday, AJ got to wear his costume to school for their Halloween parade and party. And that evening was the stake Halloween carnival. The stake center was ridiculously overcrowded. There was lots of fun games and such, but I'm not sure it was worth it. There was enough chili for everyone, but definitely not enough hot dogs or dessert. The kids were really upset they didn't get a cupcake. 
And for the big day yesterday, the kids finished carving pumpkins and went trick or treating with their dad. I stayed home and handed out candy. I seriously had to set a chair by the door because there were so many kids! I thought I was gonna run out until my kids came home with reinforcements. Joe and I share the philosophy that our kids can't possibly eat all the candy they come home with. So we cull all the crappy candy and add it to the stuff to hand out and only save the good stuff. There's still plenty for the kids to munch on and get plenty sick off of, don't worry! On to Thanksgiving...
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