Longest Train Possible

Despite my brother's ridiculously long train (the red), and the fact that I (the yellow) kept referring to my destinations as "U.S. countries," I still managed to pull off a Thanksgiving win. AND, I beat Mr. Longest Train by more than 20 points. I can't get too proud, though. I'm sure there will be plenty more games of Ticket to Ride this holiday season, and I have to keep my head in the train.

Do you have plans for tomorrow night?

more hearts and hands

C1 knows I am going to try to win his heart with food. But I know that the real way to win his heart is through something University of Utah related...so I compromised with this cookie...

These bran muffins were inspired by my mom--heart healthy and festive! Oh, and delicious! Mom, don't you think this muffin has incredible crumb? I posted that picture just for you.

I went to an incredible "galentine" party on Friday night and left C1 home all alone...he was supposed to be catching up on homework. It turns out he was busy doing other things. I came home to this:

and this (really, is there anything better than clean kitchen?):

Isn't this birdie print so delightful? It will really brighten up my office, I'm sure of it!

I was definitely feeling the love, so naturally I had to share the love. I spent my Sunday morning painting these for some of my favorite people in my life. I'm really loving watercolor these days.

A Quarter Century

that does sound old. happy birthday CWL!!

Here are some of my favorite moments of this past year...

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I'm a movie producer

I know you're all wondering when I'm going to make it big in Hollywood. 

Well, I'm not sure this film will get me any closer--but, the message 

is something I actually believe in, and hopefully you think it's sort of 

funny...and maybe a little motivating too.

Nothing like a sunburn and a crazy man in a Speedo

a few things to note about my most recent trip to Bear Lake...So, there was quite the performance going on to the north of our beach plot...the speedo man was doing a marching routine to Yankee Doodle. There was a second speedo man, but I figured posting a picture of one man in a speedo was pushing things...
talk about a cute beach outfit! For a baby--not for me. I must admit, this boy has no relation to me...my camera just has a super-awesome zoom (as if it wasn't apparent from the first photo). These were our beach neighbors to the South--much more civilized and sober.
Every year my family gives out meaningless awards...this buried young man received the "best beach body" award...no explanation necessary. Last year Christian received "the short bus" award...this year he shared a mini harp award with two others who forgot their underwear. We still have no idea what the harp has to do with forgetting your underwear--any ideas? Luckily for Christian, it was a short trip.


oh, Bear Lake! I miss it already.

The highlight of the evening...

was when Marianne sang to Joe "Is it Really Me" from 110 in the Shade.

Is it really me?
Is it really true?
Suddenly I'm beautiful,
Being here with you.

Deep inside your eyes,
Someone's face I see.
Someone who is beautiful;
Is it really me?

Moments ago,
I was alone
Hoping that this could be.
Now here I am,
Safe in your arms.
And I'm no longer lonely.

Is it really me?
Is it really true?
Suddenly I'm beautiful
All because of you.

Suddenly I'm beautiful
Beautiful with you.

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A close second was dancing with C1 to the Jeff Pickett Band.