Help!!

Krissy cried when it was time to go to Primary on Sunday, Krissy cried when it was time to go to play group yesterday, Krissy cried today when we got to her school to drop her off...

We've got a bad case of separation anxiety brewing...

What to do??? I've been stressing all day, feeling completely at a loss. That's where the frustration comes in. I'm sure everything I have tried is completely wrong. That's where the guilt comes in. And...we leave for our trip 2 weeks from Friday! It may be just what the doctor would order, but it still makes me feel terrible. So, the best thing I can think of is just to give her more time away from me...any other suggestions out there? I can't be the only one. At least, I sure hope so...

free downloads...you gotta love 'em

Here is a link for more details on the Tiny Two party...she is even sharing a download of the templates she used to create some of the fun tiny party details...

Spring wedding

Friday morning I took these pictures at a wedding. (Can you believe another bride trusted me with her wedding???) Temple Square was absolutely beautiful...I am thinking it is time to take Kyle, the girls and my camera and head back up.

headshots

I just wanted to share these photos that I took the other day. Amber needed some headshots for her resume. It is always so refreshing to take pictures of someone who is actually holding still. I am pretty happy with how they turned out...and they don't even look a thing like the front room they were taken in. Thank goodness!

at least it wasn't blood...

Yesterday Krissy and her friend Ashton got into my pens. I found Krissy with green fingers and immediately started to look around...certain I would find the ink on my couch or carpet. Whew...I was feeling relief until I saw sweet little Ashton's face...these photos are after the clean up. I couldn't help but laugh...until the thought crossed my mind that I would still have to take her home...

...it's no wonder the neighborhood kids love to come here...we feed 'em ink before we send them home...it proves there really is no limit to what you can create with your QuicKutz Silhouette Sketch Pens.

Sorry Em...thanks for being a good sport and loving us anyway!

Elle's tiny two

Tonight we celebrated with this darling little girl. This had to be one of the cutest birthday parties I have ever been to...every detail was perfect (& oh, so tiny)...just what we would expect from her mom Michelle! Happy birthday little Elle!

spring fever!

We had such a great weekend...and somehow it all revolved around food. No wonder I liked it so much. It was so fun to fire up the BBQ. It's official...we've got Spring Fever!

magnetic wall

I am thinking this looks like a fun project.

...honey???

so precious...

I just can't get enough of this...what a sweet moment.

He is here!

Last night we made a quick trip to Logan in time to welcome this special little guy. These photos were all taken within the hour after he was born. I am happy to report that Mom, Dad, & Koy are all doing well! Crazy...even though this is Hollie's fourth baby and the sixth grandchild in our family it feels as new, exciting and miraculous as did the first. We feel so blessed and thankful. Welcome little Koy. We love you already.

Crystal & Tim

Just wanted to share some photos I took of this happy couple last week. I always love taking pictures of a beautiful bride!

turns out...I am a pretty darn good pancreas

We had Krissy's A1C checked for the third time today and it was our best result yet...hallelujah!! We are working so hard to keep this little girl as healthy as she can be and it feels so great to get a good report from the doctor. I always get nervous for the test and tell myself that the result is my score as her pancreas...not her mother. Today I am claiming the grade as both...I'll enjoy that thought for a while.

don't worry...it happens to the best of us...

Today Krissy had an accident at school (and no I am not bragging again)... The school was prepared with a change of unisex-looking clothes and sent her home with this cute note pinned to a bag full of her stinky wet clothes and shoes. I guess this must happen too often.



When we got home and were talking about the incident I noticed she had this big letter P pinned to her shirt. I started laughing and asked what the P was for. She said they had a visit from a real police officer...whew...I was afraid it was the Scarlett Letter of the preschool...



...pee your pants here and we mark you with one of these! Poor thing really was horrified...but I had to share.

It's Electric...

The Electric - steps


I found this online while I was trying to revive my dance skills. I don't mean to be cruel, but this may be some of the best entertainment I have had in a while. This dude rocks. I'm sure I shouldn't be too critical because in 2 hours this will be me...teaching my ward the Electric Slide & Macarena...because that's the kind of Activities Chairman I am.

Oh, boy.

homemade artisan bread

I just baked this tasty loaf of rustic, crusty bread...I never thought this would be possible at home. I am used to paying $5-6 a loaf at Kneaders...not anymore...just some flour, salt, yeast, water and a little time...amazing! Next time around I am going to try mixing in some Asiago cheese. Click here for the "formula"...that's fancy for recipe!

(I got this recipe from A Little Sussy and she recommended increasing the salt to 1 1/2 tsp. and lining the baking pan with parchment paper...both of which turned out to be great suggestions. I also decided to bake it at 425 degrees.)