Clairissa's Party

Wow, that was a lot of work and really fun. For the most part anyway. Thursday night I stayed up until 4:45 in the morning sewing the last 2 aprons. I had a Remington Steele marathon and sewed at turtle speed. I finally was so tired I couldn't handle a minute longer so I laid down until 6 a.m. when the kids I babysit were dropped off. I then finished sewing the last apron and once the kids aunt picked them up I started cleaning like a mad person. At 11:30am I stopped cleaning, got dressed and was heading up to SLC for an endowment session for our sweet friend Brittany who is leaving on her mission in January. At this point I still had food shopping to do for the party as well as picking up some party decorations.

We were out of the SL temple by 3:15, ran down to the South Salt Lake Costco and then to Zurchers for balloons and streamers. That is where we encountered the most "Twilight Zone" experience I have ever been through.

There we were, waiting in line for an empolyee to finish ringing up the people in front of us. Generic island music was repeated over and over again as it played on the overhead speakers with an seventies distant echo reverberating repeatedly.

Comments

Broccoli Salad

My children have this thing for broccoli salad and they beg me to make it weekly. Every time I make it I become mom of the week around here which I happen to like! One would think that it might be odd for kids to love broccoli salad, and I am not necessarily thinking it is normal, but I do know it is pretty tasty. I decided for today's post to share my recipe. Beware, I am all about easy so don't expect something elaborate, and I cook for a crowd so if you want to make this adjust to your size of family. 1/2 package of broccoli florets from Costco (chopped) 1/2 red cabbage (shredded) 2 handfuls (or add to desired preference) of Craisins 2 handfuls (or add to desired preference) of real bacon bits 2 handfuls (or add to desired preference) of unsalted sunflower seeds 1/2 a bottle of Kraft Creamy Poppyseed Dressing Mix Seriously, if my kids scarf this salad down I promise most kids will.

Loving Moments

I had one of the most tender moments as a mother the other day. Somehow, as our family was sitting around the kitchen table talking, we got on the subject of who we would like to meet when we die. We all felt like there isn't anybody famous that we would even care to meet. We then started talking about biblical people. I said I would like to meet Noah, or Captain Moroni. I was sure that I am not the only one that wants to meet them, I'm sure they will be inundated with people wanting to meet them! Then Andrew got very solemn. He got very emotional as he said he would like to meet his Heavenly Mother. He then looked at me and said, if she was more amazing and glorious than me that he couldn't even imagine how incredible meeting her would be. He cried, I cried and we hugged a gentle, loving, mom and son hug.

day one.down for the count.

So in my typical fashion, I put a plan into action and then immediately have to deal with the changing of said plan. I went to bed dizzy last night hoping it was nothing and that it would pass as I slept. No such luck, this morning I got up and didn't stay up. So, three movies later I sit here on the couch with the best laid plans laid to rest. I was going to get up early, make breakfast, get dressed before 10, and send my honey off with a kiss and looks of devotion. Instead...Mark got up and I slept in, finally got up in time to stumble down the stairs, see the first set of kids off to school, and plant myself on the couch for the rest of the day. Mark gave me a kiss on his way out the door and instead of looks of devotion I had eyes welling with tears. Great day huh? Luckily I don't have any plans for today. Tomorrow isn't too bad, I don't have many responsibilities, but Friday I have an important photo shoot. This dizzy thing better go away!!!

Search This Blog