Friday, November 30, 2012

November 30, 2012 at 04:16PM

I just saw this and it made me laugh. **DEAR TECH SUPPORT: Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed that the new program began making unexpected changes to the accounting modules, limiting access to flower and jewellery applications that had operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0. In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs, such as Romance 9.9 but installed undesirable programs such as NFL 5.0 and NBA 3.0. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs and HouseCleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system. I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, but to no avail. --Desperate*** Dear Desperate, Keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an entertainment package, while Husband 1.0 is an operating system. Try to enter the command: C:/ I THOUGHT YOU LOVED ME and install Tears 6.2. Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications: Guilty 3.0 and Flowers 7.0. But remember, overuse can cause Husband 1.0 to default to GrumpySilence 2.5, Happyhour 7.0 or Beer 6.1. Beer 6.1 is a very bad program that will create "Snoring Loudly" wave files. DO NOT install MotherInLaw 1.0 or reinstall another Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash Husband 1.0 In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. Consider buying additional software to improve performance. I personally recommend HotFood 3.0 and Lingerie 5.3. Good Luck! Tech Support** via Facebook

November 30, 2012 at 04:05PM

At the pharmacy this afternoon I finally had to quietly key a woman in that her 5(?) year old son standing right next to her had worked a hole in a bag of peanut butter cups and was shoving them in his pocket, then stepping around a corner and eating them. After he opened a second bag (his little bro had moved the first one he opened) and she still hadn't noticed, I decided I'd better give her the chance to make good on it before they got in bigger trouble! via Facebook

November 30, 2012 at 03:12PM No More Fibromyalgia



I'm sharing this because it is so mis-understood. I'm sure you all know at least one other person who is dealing with fibro also and has probably been accused of the pain being "all in their head" because it is not a normal mechanism in the body. Every fibro person needs someone who understands this.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

November 29, 2012 at 09:04PM



sweet Sammi. she does have some whiskers above her left eye, they're just black. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/So71yqhLep/

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

November 27, 2012 at 09:41PM

i had to record this because it was so unintentionally hilarious. lizzie [taking a bite of easy mac]: "this is so hot on so many levels". perhaps she means it burned her mouth when she took a bite both in the kitchen when she made it *and* when she brought it to the family room to finish it? ;) i was an awesome mom and didn't even laugh out loud. via Facebook

November 27, 2012 at 06:04PM

do any of you know the usual cost for a pair of tickets to a show at BYU? (fyi: it's a Christmas gift, so Hubs is excluded from this post most intentionally.) via Facebook

November 27, 2012 at 02:45PM

I've been using what energy I had this morning to wrap some Christmas presents. I just had to make sure they are all put away before the kids get home. About 5 times throughout the day I had that startling realization that I have to leave to pick the girls up today, so I'd have to remember to clean everything up even earlier. (yes, it can still be a startling realization the 5th time. welcome to my life.) So here I am listening to an audiobook and wrapping away... when I looked up at the big clock above the fireplace and saw it was 15 minutes before I had to be at the school! I hurried and gathered everything up. I got it properly hidden, and checked for any telltale hints left out. I was hurrying out the door when I realized I didn't have my purse! So I ran back in moving much quicker that I should have been. It took over 5 minutes of searching to find my neglected purse. I jumped in the van and headed to the school, several minutes later than I had wanted to leave. As I left the neighborhood I glanced at the clock in the van to estimate how late I would be. And THAT is when I remembered that I still need to adjust the clock on the wall above the fireplace. Now I'm back home taking a break before I actually have to leave to be on time. via Facebook

Monday, November 26, 2012

November 26, 2012 at 09:51PM



ah, this is the other half of what having a cat around is for. 1st is for entertainment value, which ginger and Sierra are brilliant at. 2nd is for pinning your feet down just as you were really meaning to go to bed, but clearly cannot now, since a cat is holding then down. my biggest concern now is of overheating. phew, she warmed me up quick! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/ShS0hgBLZE/

November 26, 2012 at 07:05PM



Sabrina just lost her other front tooth! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Sg_3mABLWZ/

November 26, 2012 at 06:54PM



happy retirement to my very best father-in-law. as a gift I will sit over here alone in case i'm still contagious at all. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Sg-nauBLVE/

November 26, 2012 at 05:32PM



November 26, 2012 at 05:32PM via Facebook

November 26, 2012 at 05:27PM



November 26, 2012 at 05:27PM via Facebook

November 26, 2012 at 12:46PM

given any option, DO NOT buy an acer laptop. the keyboard is the worst possible design for consumers. the first button fell off mine 2 days after i got this thing. the tiniest crumb gets under keys and makes them stick, break, or not depress. michael ordered me a replacement keyboard which was fortuitously in the mailbox when i disastrously spilled a bit of ramen on it this morning. unfortunately, acer has made it all but impossible to replace the keyboard, and in attempting to do so the itty bitty clips broke. i am now using an on screen keyboard which is a royal pain! (I know my phone would be much easier, but then I'd have to pause my audiobook, and that's just harsh ). via Facebook

November 26, 2012 at 09:36AM

sometimes I amaze myself. so my keyboard is freaking out. bummer . at least i'm listening to an audiobook through YouTube. but then YouTube freezes up. no problem I'll just refresh the page. hmmm, still frozen. Okay, just close the browser and start again! wait!!!! I can't type the search parameters! bad move. hmmm, computer is still moving sluggishly. it's been a few days since I rebooted it.... [I brilliantly reboot my computer] oh for heavens sake. I have my computer password protected! I am feeling very un-clever this morning. via Facebook

November 26, 2012 at 08:43AM

Aw cr\P. i SP\illed rfaMen on.mykeybo.rd, qqgood thing a, new one is ,alrecx,ady onits wx,ay. (This hnfs tf9ken 5 minutes to write. ) via Facebook

Sunday, November 25, 2012

November 25, 2012 at 08:49PM



Miss Sammi :-) via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Sem-XIBLdQ/

November 25, 2012 at 08:57PM

Wow, Ginger is big time FREAKING OUT now that Sammi is getting a bit more comfortable. You multiple cat folks -- any tips or tricks? I didn't expect there to be any problems, but Ginger refuses to even come upstairs, and hissed when Sammi tried to come down the stairs. In fact, Ginger wouldn't even come up for stinky time!!! (a spoonful of wet cat food) and that is MAJOR. Nothing gets in the way of stinky time. via Facebook

November 25, 2012 at 04:27PM



November 25, 2012 at 04:27PM via Facebook

November 25, 2012 at 03:45PM CAWS - Community Animal Welfare Society



Let's see if this posts right... This is Sammi, a beautiful adult female tuxedo cat. We are now fostering her in our home. If anybody is looking for a cuddly feline companion you can come meet her!

Saturday, November 24, 2012

November 24, 2012 at 06:20PM



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November 24, 2012 at 06:18PM



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November 24, 2012 at 10:38AM



This is apparently how Lizzie and I will spend one of the funnest days of the year :-( via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Sa8PObhLWl/

Friday, November 23, 2012

November 23, 2012 at 10:06AM

Christmas? Bring it on :) There are a few tidbits I'd like to pick up in the next month, but nearly all the shopping is DONE. I didn't deal with any excessive lines or rude people and I got a reasonable amount of sleep last night! Doing Black Friday starting at 6am is the way to go, as long as you're not shooting for any particularly hot items. via Facebook

Thursday, November 22, 2012

November 22, 2012 at 04:05PM

We have a 2 year old niece who is particularly shy. Kate decided some months ago that she wanted to make friends with B. Every single time we are at a gathering with that family Kate has specifically gone to talk to little B and make an effort to help her be comfortable and make friends. This last week Kate found some fabric and used my sewing machine to make a blanket for B. Today we saw her again at Thanksgiving dinner. Miss B was predictably nervous about the blanket. Kate persevered. She spent pretty much the entire time we were there focused on making friends with B and making sure she was happy. She even managed to play with B in a totally separate room from B's Mom/Dad and favorite two Aunts. Trust me, that's HUGE, lol. I am so impressed by her special love for her shy little cousin. Apparently another cousin came over (when they were in the next room) and tried talking to B and she went over to cuddle against Kate. Next time she'll be starting over almost from scratch, but I love to watch her refine this skill of comforting children and being aware of special needs to build bonds of trust and love. What a great little babysitter she's going to be! via Facebook

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

November 21, 2012 at 11:13PM



Tootsie pop, sunglasses, "little pumpkin" hat made by a 9 year old, all with a pink monkey tee? Now *that's* gangsta. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SUkOhFhLf6/

November 21, 2012 at 08:02PM A DSI to Fight a Dalek and a Record to Repair the TARDIS



I've got 2 yards of canvas to fight a dalek and a cup of Dr Pepper to fix the Tardis. I can work with that. ;)

November 21, 2012 at 02:22PM



Hanging out in the fab break room at Daddy's office watching Captain America and eating fresh hot donuts I just cooked in the kitchen here :-) Happy day off school! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/STng6IBLVK/

Monday, November 19, 2012

November 19, 2012 at 07:28PM

Sabrina just picked up a hammer I'd left on a char and is holding it up over her head shouting "For Asgard!!!" via Facebook

November 19, 2012 at 02:04PM



November 19, 2012 at 02:04PM via Facebook

November 19, 2012 at 11:15AM



via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SOIf20hLdo/

November 19, 2012 at 11:14AM



via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SOIWGZhLdh/

November 19, 2012 at 11:12AM



I'm singing "Sisters" from White Christmas in my head :-) via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SOIE72hLdU/

Sunday, November 18, 2012

November 18, 2012 at 03:58PM



I thought this was funny, Friday evening and every hostess product was already sold out, lol. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SMEEZPBLWv/

Saturday, November 17, 2012

November 17, 2012 at 04:35PM

Sabrina: Mom, what does 1 kangaroo plus 1 kangaroo weigh? Me: Wha...? Sabrina: I don't know how to figure out what a kangaroo weighs. Me: What on earth are you /doing/? Sabrina: Just, what does a kangaroo weigh? Me: I have no idea. Show me what you're doing. [Sabrina walks over with an old school workbook she's playing in] Me: OH!!! That says "kilogram", not "kangaroo". via Facebook

Friday, November 16, 2012

November 16, 2012 at 09:03PM Get a Boost Bubble!


November 16, 2012 at 04:02PM



Automotive shop puppy. she is only 12 Weeks old, and curled up in my arms to take a nap. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SG69FihLWJ/

November 16, 2012 at 03:07PM

Today's Tender Mercy: My fatigue levels are ridiculous today. I managed to drag myself out of the house to take M's car in for registration. I had to wait while the car was checked out. So I schlepped in to the waiting room. There was a little yorkie / pom mix puppy. She came and curled up on my lap the whole time i was waiting. She looked a lot like the pup I grew up with who was so calming through stressful times. It was like a beautiful ray of sunshine. (I did consider the fact that I had my larger purse with me... but decided not to pup-nap the little thing). via Facebook

Thursday, November 15, 2012

November 15, 2012 at 06:16PM



Hello Mr. grouch! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SElgaaBLVu/

November 15, 2012 at 06:14PM



The problem being that this was too close to home to acquire the suddenly craved ice cream cone. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SElQWHBLVZ/

November 15, 2012 at 06:11PM



Sculptor at work. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SEk7SWBLVD/

November 15, 2012 at 06:10PM



Ice age via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SEkxnfBLU_/

November 15, 2012 at 10:17AM



Autumnal kitty. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/SDuqn_hLVf/

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

November 14, 2012 at 12:25PM

It's business, and it's personal. That's why I love our neighborhood Ream's grocery store! We've been going there for several years now, and I don't remember any experiences with rude or uncaring employees. Most of the cashiers have been there for ages, but even the teenage workers are kind. They sell and feature a large variety of local items and encourage buying local. I've never before asked a favor of the butcher in a store, but here they've gone out of their way to help me get exactly what I'm looking for. I don't do 100% of my shopping there, but we are there pretty much 6 days a week! via Facebook

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

November 13, 2012 at 05:48PM



Way to go chemist Kate! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R_YpOrBLXH/

Monday, November 12, 2012

November 12, 2012 at 09:01AM

I look like I've had botox done on my face. It's not a good look for me. Stupid edema! I finally got an appointment with my doctor. I'm swollen up like a balloon. An extremely itchy balloon. via Facebook

Sunday, November 11, 2012

November 11, 2012 at 08:38PM



I feel like this leaf has a story all its own. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R6ije5BLRu/

November 11, 2012 at 08:35PM



Welcome to 5 years ago. They're even sisters :-) via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R6iNLuBLRY/

November 11, 2012 at 08:33PM



<3 Sabrina via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R6h8FQBLRH/

November 11, 2012 at 08:30PM



Sometimes Nursery is exhausting. (yes, he is using a pillow as a plate. He also had a car in each hand.) via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R6hlXzhLQs/

November 11, 2012 at 05:41PM

Requiring decent snow gear is a recipe for creativity here. For some reason all the snow gloves seem to have broken up over the warmer months. Everybody has only one. This afternoon Sabrina tried to go out wearing one snow glove and one plastic glove. The kind worn for food prep. Meanie Mommy made her add something warm. When she went outside she wore a knit glove covered with the waterproof food prep glove. via Facebook

Saturday, November 10, 2012

November 10, 2012 at 09:28PM Nap Time!



This gif is as calming as watching a digital fire. Ahhhhhh :)

November 10, 2012 at 05:02PM



November 10, 2012 at 05:02PM via Facebook

November 10, 2012 at 04:54PM

Very excited to be fostering a cat! Assuming she isn't adopted next week, of course. I think it's going to be great, and she's such a pretty thing :) via Facebook

November 10, 2012 at 01:44PM



11" via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R3OWGFBLWL/

November 10, 2012 at 01:28PM



I love watching snowscapes! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R3MkuphLUS/

November 10, 2012 at 11:38AM

Over a foot of snow! There are trees down all over town, since it was a very heavy snow fall. When I was driving to orchestra rehearsal just after 7am there were areas of town that had been without power. via Facebook

November 10, 2012 at 01:30AM



Now we have a good 6-8" and it's still coming down. I'm always fascinated by the monochromatic nature of a good snow storm. It's too dark in the day and too bright at night and everything manages to loose dimension while somehow gaining it at the same time! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R16U0BhLYm/

November 10, 2012 at 01:23AM



I thought I'd better take a picture of the snow while it lasted this afternoon. I didn't count on it persisting! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/R15mOLBLYS/

Friday, November 9, 2012

November 09, 2012 at 10:40AM Finishing Soccer and Continuing Dentistry


November 09, 2012 at 10:39AM

it is officially snowing now. I love to watch it snow! It's so beautiful and relaxing. I even enjoy walking through snow with good boots and warm clothes. The only thing I hate about snow related weather is ICE. I HATE ice. via Facebook

Finishing Soccer and Continuing Dentistry



via My Adorable Trifecta http://adorabletrifecta.blogspot.com/2012/11/finishing-soccer-and-continuing.html

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

November 07, 2012 at 08:22PM



November 07, 2012 at 08:22PM via Facebook

November 07, 2012 at 01:09PM



with a caramel apple from rocky mountain chocolate for desert. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/Rvb7D9BLUv/

November 07, 2012 at 01:05PM



With my girls after an amazing birthday dinner. Daddy was taking the picture, of course. via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/RvbfYphLUY/

November 07, 2012 at 08:10AM Newsroom - First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles Congratulate President on Election Win



This is WONDERFUL. It's a short, sweet read.

November 07, 2012 at 08:07AM

This was so perfect, that I had to share. :) You are Nick Fury, assembling a group of heroes to save the world... Meet the team! (On your profile page, the 8 pictured friends, in order.) The all-American super-soldier: Ruth Geilman Mannion The genius billionaire playboy philanthropist: Joseph Jensen The mild-mannered scientist/big green rage monster: Sabine Roach The god of thunder with a hammer: La Beene The spy who'll get anyone to spill their guts: Jenni Gilbreth The archer who doesn't miss a thing: Brian Blumer The unflappable, lovable agent: Harmony Roberts The god planning to overthrow humanity: Megan Brunson via Facebook

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

November 06, 2012 at 09:41PM



I don't care much what anybody else says, my sock monkey footie jammies make me smile. Well done, hubs! via Instagram http://instagr.am/p/RtxzNFhLbA/