The power of ONE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

And what a birthday! 

I have to hand it to Jeff for the most excellent surprise! 

It was Wednesday mid day, (my birthday was not till the next day) and Jeff insisted that I pack my things, 

get everything ready for Lucy, and meet him at his parents home by 3. 

Well, little did I know that we would be leaving Lucy with Karma and Mel, and be heading

up to beautiful Midway, to the Homestead! 

I'm sure that any good mother would miss her child horribly, and although I do ADORE

Lucy, the power of ONE night...with just Jeff and I was a huge slice of relaxation. 

This is the adorable place we stayed in! We only saw 4 other people, soaked in all the 

fall beauty, and really enjoyed peace and quiet! 

I encourage ya'll to visit, on the off season, if you are looking for a fantastic get away. 

Fall, and all the beauty. Need I say more. 

So, all you dedicated and loyal fans to the Burger Meister House, there is no such thing! 

Yes, I know, true tragedy! 

They have replaced the historic land mark with "Mountain House Grill" 

It was not near the Swiss experience that Burger Meister House offered, but still tasty eats!

So, if this isn't the coolest thing I've ever seen...a natural hot spring, in a crater! 

I'm surprised that I even ventured beyond this gate...

Once inside, despite attempts to throw me in, 

Jeff and I enjoyed a 30 min. soak in the 95 degree hot spring! 

Perfect! 

It is 65m. deep natural pool.

People can scuba, snorkel or just soak in the craters waters. 

We just floated around and enjoyed the bubbles from the below scuba divers. 

I had no idea that such a place existed, and in little old Midway. (p.s. what a good lookin' guy!!)

I LOVE surprises, but was not expecting such a great quick get away! 

Thank you Jeff for all the trouble to plan such an adventure! 

Thank you for making it such a great beginning to my new year! 

Thank you 10 times over Sanders for watching Lucy! This was not possible with out your help!

 Thank you Megan AND Jenna for spending time with me, and making me 

feel so loved! I adore you both! 

What a great beginning to many more years to come!!! 

M is for MURDER

It all began when Boris Ivanovitch was MURDERED!!!!

Alicia Tomasini and Buzzy Reinhardt, as shown here, were suspects in the murder! 

Alicia, a bohemian jet setter, who grew up in the ghetto seemed to be quite fond of Buzzy.

And  Buzzy, a wealthy, good looking, ski shop owner was fond of ALL ladies. 

It turns out that...well, I won't spoil the murder, but what a fun night! 

We had some great friends come, and really, it made all my actress dreams come true! 

We had some YUMMIE food, chili, corn bread, salad, artichoke dip, pumpkin pie,

 and munchies to the sky and back. 

And all this not to be over shadowed by a second birthday party for Lucy. 

What would a first birthday be, if it wasn't celebrated twice? 

Lucy still wasn't into the cake, but takes after her cousin Addie, when it comes to loving 

Ice Cream. Thanks Addie for sharing your precious gold! 

ONE YEAR LATER!!!!!!!

I know I know, time goes by so quickly. 

This is the beginning of our eternal family. 

Lucy Taylor Sanders, October 19th 2007.

Came into the world weighing 6lb. 14 oz. 19 in. long. 

And now, 22.9 lbs, 29in. and growing ever so lovable by the hour!!! 

Lucy and her first bath, not so sure about this water thing yet. 

Just capturing those ever so kissable cheeks! 

We had some fun at the park on Saturday in the gorgeous weather and leaves

Lucy's first experience with chocolate cake! 

She was more interested in capturing the run away sprinkles then eating the cupcake.

After a small taste, she was still fascinated with squishing the cupcake. 

This face is like "what!?  I hardly had any, AND its my birthday. I can eat what I want!"

Lucy LOVED the pumpkin at "Cinderella Park"

What birthday celebration would be complete with out dancing? 

This is her cousin Sammie, celebrating through the night by dancing. 

This is just after Sam did the "Haacka" for Lucy.

And the toy of choice for the day, Parsley from the fridge. 

Heck, it was her birthday. I wasn't about to lay down the law. 

Happy Birthday Sweet baby girl Lucy, or as daddy calls you, little Lucy. Not so little anymore! 

We can't wait to have so many more memories and birthdays with you!! 

Tag tag TAG!!!!!

The first tag is from Auds. 

The tag was to put up your 4th picture from your 4th folder...

This is Lucy and I, in a shuttle in Hawaii.

 We just got there, and were really excited to see Maui!

This next tag is from Jenna...really creative, but mine is BORING. Sorry.

I am: A mother!!!! 

I think: on a very childish level.

Everything in life: has opposition! Sometimes its harder to see the good! 

I want: Our sweet baby boy to come soon! 

I have: A family that I ADORE

I dislike: Rude/ Not friendly people! EVERYBODY needs a smile and friend! 

I miss: All the fresh fruit from summer

I fear: being disliked

I feel: actually sad right now. No reason to pin point...

I hear: NPR on the radio, and Ira Glass! Love this station! 

I smell: the yummie spaghetti Jeff cooked.

I crave: to run. Really run, with out a belly. 

I cry: when I feel lonely.

I search: for real things. Friends, emotions...

I wonder: If Lucy will stop taking 30 min. naps any time soon...

I regret: not being more out going and insistent

I wish: kids would never get sick.

I love: The fall, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin cookies, pumpkin pie... good food

I care: about kindness

I always: miss the ocean

I am not: very interesting!!!!!

I remember: How badly I wanted to be a mommy when I was growing up!!! 

I believe: what my mom says

I sing: To Lucy at night, and through the day

I don't always: express what I am really feeling

I argue: at last resort! Very rarely 

I write: to my mom! and on the blog, and in a journal.

I win: not very often, but did win lunch on the radio the other day!!! 

I lose: more time, then possessions

I listen: To NPR all day long and to my husband who keeps a great open mind

I don't understand: liars

I can usually be found: at home

I am happy: with family.

I tag Jen Scott, Becca and Linds!!! 

Packs Pumpkin Patch

Just in the nick of time! 

Late last week, Lucy and I went shopping for some winter things for her! 

We got this darling hat/glove combo, plus a winter coat! 

And thank heavens we did!!

Its been FREEZING, 

We used them all when we went to Packs Pumpkin Patch monday night! 

It was so fun, but SO cold! 

Here are two of the cutest pumpkins in the bunch!!! 

Lucy and her cousin, Meg! 

Riding off into the sunset (or moon rise) with the two cuties in tow. 

I was planning on some darling pictures, with Lucy by some pumpkins, 

but it was so cold, and she wasn't crazy about the itchy straw. Oh well. We'll be back! 

The Wonderful World of Waxing

Perhaps I should say the WICKED world of waxing! 

It has been long, my hairy friends. For about 3 weeks,

 I have wished my stray eyebrow hairs away. 

But to my sadness, no matter how hard I wish, when I look in the mirror the next day, 

they are still has hairy,

 and even more so,

 then the day before.

 So funny, that I truly said to myself, and even sometimes out loud, "yeah, they could use a trim, but maybe its just the lighthting" (I mean really? Day after day?)

  So today, just as soon 

as Lucy was down, I tackled the beasts. 

It has not been THAT long, but any time with out much attention is to much time! 

So, for all you wondering, 

YES,

 they look much better, 

and even if they really don't except to me and the mirror, I'm fine with that. 

Sick again?

Other then one sleepless night months and months ago, Lucy has just not been sick! 

However, as an older post stated, she had now experienced the feeling of loosing 

her cookies. 

Unfortunately she had the opportunity again this weekend. 

She seemed to be feeling under the weather Friday, but perked up a bit on Saturday. 

It wasn't until Saturday night, we were leaving Grandma & Grandpa Sanders home, 

and all over everything but the hard wood floor, came all the food imaginable. 

We were covered. 

Well, this continued, and Sunday, she was in really bad shape. She went to bed on Saturday 

night at 9:30, and between then and 4:30 p.m., the next day, she was only awake for 1 hour!!! 

She just slept and slept, but it didn't help all that much, seeing how she threw up again 

on Sunday! Poor little sweetie. 

I didn't realize how hard it was to take care of a sick child, emotionally. 

She seems to be doing better today, and so far, she's kept all her cookies!! 

As far as the relevance of this picture, my sister asked if she's eaten anything different. 

Well, now that I think about it, yes. She ate rocks and dirt a day or so before.... 

Not truly ate, but well, you can see the evidence. 

I guess no parent goes with out sickness, but now I can sympathize! 

As for conference, LOVED IT!! 

We did have some family over for dinner on Sunday. On the menu, crepes and waffles! 

The crepes turned out really YUM!!! 

The not so nerdy NERD

So, Lucy and I had ran some errands, one of which included buying Halloween candy. (No, this candy is NOT for Halloween, its to feed my ever growing belly)
So, on the way home, I figured she would enjoy playing with a box of Nerds, oh, and play she did.
In the short ride home, she managed to open the box, and begin the feast!
When I went to get her, along with a soggy box was a nerd covered Lucy.
She thought it was the funniest thing.
What the heck I thought. I'd let her immerse herself in the pure sugar, to which she has seen very little of in her short life.


In the first picture, I think you can see one little Nerd, stuck to the corner of her mouth!!!