Thursday, December 31, 2009

Photo of the Week

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  • Take Men to the ESPN Zone and this is what happens.
  • Both watching their own games on different TV’s.
  • Maybe it was the same games on different TV’s.
  • Hello!
  • Remember us?
  • We are here, your wife, your daughters?
  • I now know what ESPN stands for.
  • Entertainment Sports Programming Network
  • I asked the waitress.
  • She would talk to me.
  • She had seen this look many, many times before.

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

When I grow up

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I am going to drive the little red train for Disney. Around and Around the park we go.

With passengers who drag their tired, highly sugared children on the afternoon of the 2nd day and say,

“We haven’t ridden the train yet darlings.’

While the adults plop down in complete exhaustion. The train entertains their adorable kiddies.

“Now Entering Tomorrow Land”

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I am going to wear these cute overalls, with the great train hat, and a red bandanna.

Way better then scrubs.

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I will pull on the horn, and make the steam blow for all the children to ‘Ooh and Ahh’ over.

Whats not to love?

This is a Disney Original!

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Hats off to you sir  - you have the best job EVER.

Oh and one more thing sir - Do you think I need a engineering degree to run a steam train in Disneyland??

Tuesday, December 29, 2009

What I do in the lines at Disneyland

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All these photos have something in common. Can you guess what it is?

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She contemplates life deeply.

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She thinks I am her personal paparazzi

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She can run, but she can’t hide. She can’t make me stop.

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She is president of OHS engineering club???

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She loves her Mother very, very much.

Monday, December 28, 2009

Monday Blues

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Missing the Hap, Hap, Happiest place on earth. I think Walt and I would of been friends.

Or,

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Maybe I am just missing the sunshine, and spending time with these friends.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Monster

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In the house.

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Monster for breakfast.

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A very scary Monster

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These kids are very good monster fighters.

Hubby they do not seem too scared.

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It must be all those darn video games. Ruins ‘em young.

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In fact - this one doesn’t seem to believe in Monsters at all.

 

love ya Dani!

Saturday, December 26, 2009

Hey Moose,

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What ya going to do when I am gone?

I’m going to DISNEYLAND!

Friday, December 25, 2009

Symbols of the Season

 

A Light unto the World! (photo from ldschurchnews.com)

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A babe in Bethlehem.

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Eternal promises that bring peace.

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What a beautiful Christmas season!

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Old Fashion FUN Family Christmas

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Grizwold Style!

Clark: We're kicking off our fun old fashion family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace the frosty majesty of the winter landscape and select that most important of Christmas symbols.

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Eddie: You serious, Clark?

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Rusty Griswold: Oh, woo. Look at the time. I gotta get to bed. I still gotta brush my teeth, feed the hog, still got some homework to do, still got those bills to pay, wash the car...

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Ruby Sue: Uncle Clark, are you sure you ain't Santa Claus?
Clark: I'm sure... I can't even afford to be an elf.

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Clark: The most enjoying traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin. Thith tree is a thymbol of the thpirit of the Griswold family Chrithmath.

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Ellen: You set standards that no family activity can live up to.
Clark: When have I ever done that?
Ellen: Parties, weddings, anniversaries, funerals, holidays, vacations, graduations...

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Clark: I dedicate this house to the Griswold Family Christmas.

I do not get to see my family at Christmas, so for me this was a special Christmas treat.

Thanks for coming to the Dayton Family Fiesta which in reality does not resemble the Griswold family. (Maybe just a little) We love you all!

Hubby’s fish tacos are worth the ten hour drive, aren’t they?

You are all invited every year.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

My other children

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Since my mind has been hurtling towards the Big Day. I have been single minded, obsessed, consumed. All wrapped up in visions of flowers and lace, and satin. Worried about cake, and cheesecake, and RSVP’s

Not to mention I got an A in my health class this semester. Wahoo!!

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I woke up today and these strangers were living in my house.

Whoa!

What is in the water around here? Why are they growing up so fast.

Seriously, thank you for being awesome helpers the last few months. I appreciate all of you.

Do you even read this blog?

You all deserve a vacation – lets go!

Monday, December 21, 2009

a BRIGHT post

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Twinkling lights

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Sparkling couple

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luminous family

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glowing in the radiance of the day

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and glimmering friends sharing our moment.

Thank you to all our loved ones near and far. We felt your love and are completely dazzled by all the joy we felt in sharing this day with you.

So join me in basking in the shimmering Christmas glow.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

Old Friends

 

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I no way, shape or form am I calling this talented Mamma  - Old.

‘Cause that would be like calling myself old – we happen to be the exact same age.

What I am saying is I am lucky to have known her forever and ever, and ever.

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I love that I can call her up and say I need a wedding dress and

Abracadabra

Alakazam!

It is gorgeous and I am in awe!

Thanks to my dear, sweet and oh so talented friend

We will have a beautiful bride tomorrow.

Tomorrow? Tomorrow! I can’t breathe -  it’s tomorrow.

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Dress

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You really thought I was going to show it to you before the BIG day?

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

What a MOM needs

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A rope to just hang on - on this wild adventure ride.

Love of a good adventure – so I am going to enjoy it.

A deep breath -  and I am off over the edge.

A lot of trust  - that the rope will hold.

Take my time, and use my mad skills -I will eventually make it to safe ground once again.

FYI: yes this is me here  is the proof

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Do ya want to come next time?

Monday, December 14, 2009

Any day

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Is a good day to go to the temple.

Congratulations princess.

-and it is going to be beautiful weather this Friday.

Friday, December 11, 2009

‘Tis the Season

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For a girls dreams to come true.

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It may be very cold outside, but our hearts are warmed.

(Santa is watching. He always is watching. Name that movie?)

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“Mom aren’t bridal showers the best!” – Princess

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“Mom can you believe all these cool things?!” - Princess

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We are so blessed, by all our favorite friends and family who have spoiled this princess rotten.

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We teach ‘em young.  ‘Cause you got to train ‘em up right.

This one she is dangerous.  I just want to squeeze her cheeks and watch her suck her thumb. 

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Lots of love is floating around here this year.

Isn’t princess lucky to be born on her grandma’s birthday.

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I’d say she must of been extra – extra good this year.