I guess saying inappropriate things around parents isn't limited to me and isn't limited to just my mom. I got this text from Elizabeth two days ago:
i told dad i love pesto cavatappi so much i want to take it behind a middle school & get it pregnant & he didn't even dignify it with a response.
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that our parents have to ignore half the things we say?
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
baby it's cold outside
I meant to post about these in the spring when they were $34 all over the place. But I didn't and alas, the price is back up to their usual $60 a pop. However, since it has started to SNOW around here, it's still a good time to pass on this gem.
Since Katie worked for Tretorn, I got the maroon pair of boots pictured above last winter and they were by far my favorite cold weather item. They are great, like GREAT for winter. It's tricky to find winter boots that actually do snow duty and wear all day duty. I don't want to tromp through snow drifts in leather boots and I don't want to sweat inside all day in rubber rain boots. These Tretorns though hit at mid-calf so they're light and they're lined inside so you don't even have to wear socks. I found they are awesome to slip on when running a quick errand or out to my car. I wore them when we went bird watching in the thick mud and they were great and super easy to clean. I wore them to the rainy, outside Lupe Fiasco concert and they were comfortable and warm to stand in all night. I wore them on this day after Christmas when it snowed a bunch and Joel and I were clearing the 3 feet of snow off the sidewalks and our cars. I wish I'd taken them to Santa Cruz this past spring for the cool evenings and mornings there.
I have a testimony of these boots because they are cute and very functional. You can find them in lots of internet stores, but I like Piperlime cus they have free shipping and free returns.
Since Katie worked for Tretorn, I got the maroon pair of boots pictured above last winter and they were by far my favorite cold weather item. They are great, like GREAT for winter. It's tricky to find winter boots that actually do snow duty and wear all day duty. I don't want to tromp through snow drifts in leather boots and I don't want to sweat inside all day in rubber rain boots. These Tretorns though hit at mid-calf so they're light and they're lined inside so you don't even have to wear socks. I found they are awesome to slip on when running a quick errand or out to my car. I wore them when we went bird watching in the thick mud and they were great and super easy to clean. I wore them to the rainy, outside Lupe Fiasco concert and they were comfortable and warm to stand in all night. I wore them on this day after Christmas when it snowed a bunch and Joel and I were clearing the 3 feet of snow off the sidewalks and our cars. I wish I'd taken them to Santa Cruz this past spring for the cool evenings and mornings there.
I have a testimony of these boots because they are cute and very functional. You can find them in lots of internet stores, but I like Piperlime cus they have free shipping and free returns.
Monday, October 26, 2009
immature
Am I the only person who, whenever presented with the phrase 'we're trying to get/want to get pregnant', can't help but think about that particular couple doing it?
(I'm not a pervert.)
(I'm not a pervert.)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
having a party
In case I missed you on Facebook or in person, tonight is the 3rd Annual Pumpkin Carving Party. So please stop by with a pumpkin to carve if you're in the neighborhood!
Because two years ago there were lots of people in a little room,
Tom Waits,
and super cool jack-o-lanterns.
Last year's party included Halloween colors,
a grumpy baby Morgan,
and pumpkin carving (of course).
I'm excited to see what happens tonight...
Because two years ago there were lots of people in a little room,
Tom Waits,
and super cool jack-o-lanterns.
Last year's party included Halloween colors,
a grumpy baby Morgan,
and pumpkin carving (of course).
I'm excited to see what happens tonight...
Monday, October 19, 2009
family snapshot
After the race last weekend Sterling and Megan and Garrett came to Salt Lake for a visit. Which means I got to take pictures of 2 nephews at once.
It's funny that these boys who are not even a year apart in actual age, are so far apart in baby age. Morgan only mauled Garrett once or twice and he did fairly well with attention being directed only partially his way. Especially once he realized that interacting with Garrett made him a real crowd pleaser.
It was also fun to see that my mom had pulled out Sterling's old blanket for Garrett to take home.
The story goes (I believe) that when Sterling was little he wore through his baby blanket. My mom decided to make him a new one and stick the remains of the old one inside it, so he could still have the old one. The new blanket sat on the quilting frame for a while so Sterling could peak through the two sides and make sure the other one was still there. Once he felt good about it, he allowed my mom to go ahead and make the new STERLING blanket.
And I decided that when I have kids I'm totally going to spell out their names on not only their blankets, but on EVERYTHING.
Also, cousin attack!
It's funny that these boys who are not even a year apart in actual age, are so far apart in baby age. Morgan only mauled Garrett once or twice and he did fairly well with attention being directed only partially his way. Especially once he realized that interacting with Garrett made him a real crowd pleaser.
It was also fun to see that my mom had pulled out Sterling's old blanket for Garrett to take home.
The story goes (I believe) that when Sterling was little he wore through his baby blanket. My mom decided to make him a new one and stick the remains of the old one inside it, so he could still have the old one. The new blanket sat on the quilting frame for a while so Sterling could peak through the two sides and make sure the other one was still there. Once he felt good about it, he allowed my mom to go ahead and make the new STERLING blanket.
And I decided that when I have kids I'm totally going to spell out their names on not only their blankets, but on EVERYTHING.
Also, cousin attack!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
great escape
Okay, picture time hommies.
This is Van 1 at the start line.
This is apparently stretching.
And this is Kevin about to pass (and smoke) this other guy.
This is an improvement upon my gorilla run.
This is my favorite picture.
This is Megan starting out in the desert.
And this is the whole team reflecting everywhere.
This is sibling pride.
This is what the middle of the night looks like.
This is Van 2.
And this is what being done looks like.
These are mamas.
These are friends.
This is the finish line.
And this is the reward.
This is Van 1 at the start line.
This is apparently stretching.
And this is Kevin about to pass (and smoke) this other guy.
This is an improvement upon my gorilla run.
This is my favorite picture.
This is Megan starting out in the desert.
And this is the whole team reflecting everywhere.
This is sibling pride.
This is what the middle of the night looks like.
This is Van 2.
And this is what being done looks like.
These are mamas.
These are friends.
This is the finish line.
And this is the reward.
Monday, October 12, 2009
morning bell
The Vegas race was a success for our team. We finished in under 28 hours and everyone is happy and home.
I have some photos to post, but I feel like I can't talk about the race without first including the sad news that a runner was killed during it. Our second van would have been finishing up their final legs when it happened so we heard about it after we got to the finish line as the rumor, and then confirmation, made its way around. It happened in Henderson on Saturday morning. Jeremy Kunz was giving his runner support on the side of the road when he was struck by a drunk driver and killed. More details here. This was his third Ragnar relay and he was on a team with his wife and other family members. It was somber news and the last thing you imagine happening during an event that seems so light and fun. The nice thing is that there seems to be really lovely support to the family. There are so many people connected to the Ragnar series, so many people who have participated in races, that it feels like a community is really coming together to offer condolences and asking about ways to help.
After the race our Osmonds team went on with our post-race activities...showers and naps and laughing about each others' sore legs walks, eating a rewarding and hefty dinner and sleeping like rocks on Saturday night in amazing hotel beds. It was probably pretty close to how other teams spent their time too. And normally no one would have thought twice about it. But I think most of us ended up thinking more than twice about it since we all knew it ended so different for team Wanabees. I know there is a lot of heartache and a lot of questions in the future for the Kunz family and friends. And I know there isn't any immediate good that comes from a tragedy like this one. But driving home yesterday I was aware and thankful that the van full of faces I went with were all coming home with me too. I have been more thoughtful about our safety during this race and the 4 we've done before it. I am touched by competitors and strangers rallying around a mourning family. They are all nice reminders that while mortality is always close by, so is kindness.
I have some photos to post, but I feel like I can't talk about the race without first including the sad news that a runner was killed during it. Our second van would have been finishing up their final legs when it happened so we heard about it after we got to the finish line as the rumor, and then confirmation, made its way around. It happened in Henderson on Saturday morning. Jeremy Kunz was giving his runner support on the side of the road when he was struck by a drunk driver and killed. More details here. This was his third Ragnar relay and he was on a team with his wife and other family members. It was somber news and the last thing you imagine happening during an event that seems so light and fun. The nice thing is that there seems to be really lovely support to the family. There are so many people connected to the Ragnar series, so many people who have participated in races, that it feels like a community is really coming together to offer condolences and asking about ways to help.
After the race our Osmonds team went on with our post-race activities...showers and naps and laughing about each others' sore legs walks, eating a rewarding and hefty dinner and sleeping like rocks on Saturday night in amazing hotel beds. It was probably pretty close to how other teams spent their time too. And normally no one would have thought twice about it. But I think most of us ended up thinking more than twice about it since we all knew it ended so different for team Wanabees. I know there is a lot of heartache and a lot of questions in the future for the Kunz family and friends. And I know there isn't any immediate good that comes from a tragedy like this one. But driving home yesterday I was aware and thankful that the van full of faces I went with were all coming home with me too. I have been more thoughtful about our safety during this race and the 4 we've done before it. I am touched by competitors and strangers rallying around a mourning family. They are all nice reminders that while mortality is always close by, so is kindness.
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