Tuesday, September 1, 2009

This Is

A Sneaky Little One. She knows how to lock me out of the bathroom by opening the drawer. This leaves just enough crack for me to watch her climb from the toilet to the counter top, where she shreds toilet paper and empties the garbage can (which are obviously no longer safe on the counter).

Friday, August 28, 2009

Decisions

Unimportant decisions plague my life. I can make big decisions almost instantly, such as school, moving, adopting, etc. But, decisions like how to cut my hair, what to hang on the wall, what color of shirt to buy, these give me anxiety.


Here are some recent decisions or the lack thereof: After 18 months, Missy Z finally has something on her wall. Got this super easy, cheap idea from Blue Cricket DesignIt only took 18 months to decide to put pig tails in Missy Z's hair. It makes her look so much older, which is exactly why I have tried to avoid it and I'm lazy.





Can't decide what to do with this garage sale gem. Any suggestions?? It could be a cool chalkboard in Z's room. Or it could frame those paper fans above her crib. I might paint it red, or orange, or a turqoise. Maybe in 18 months, I can post about what I did with it :)



Finally, Kabree and I decided to start a business AND tell people about it. A big thanks to Jen C. for designing our logo, we love it!

You can see some of the things we make at www.duckpickle.blogspot.com A couple stores here are carrying some of our stuff, which is awesome.

And now I am going to decide for the next hour whether or not to go to bed.

Saturday, August 8, 2009

Treasures

Look at the treasures I found from today's yard-saling, all for the price of $19.
Cute red shoes.

Pretty sure I will break an ankle in these shoes, but for $4, the pain may be worth it.
"Yard sale regret" always kicks in at some point after the purchases. Sometimes I regret wasting money on something I really didn't need, but today I regret not getting more fabric. Luckily, there is always next week.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

There and Back Again in 1 Month

First, the Firth Family Reunion in Bull Canyon. Grandma Firth showing us who's boss. Next, on to the Dorsey Reunion in Yellowstone! It was fabulouso. Onto Malad for the 4th of July, where some parents couldn't seem to keep their kids off the street during the parade. Also, played in a volleyball tournament, but didn't get any pics.

Hamburger fry with these hooligans.
Baby shower and catch-up with highschool friends at The Dude Ranch. Also, visited friends in Kaysville, but sadly no pictures were taken.

Drove 12 hours with these ladies enroute to Colorado, whom I nicknamed the bobbsy-twins for various and assorted reasons, and then got to spend 2 whole weeks with them! I think I miss them the most!
While in the beautiful state of CO, the Sterz's drove up with Marcos to attend our now annual camping trip. Sorry, I got us lost on our hike to WaterDog Lake....maybe next year?!?

2 of my favorite people! Grandma Barbara and Grandad.
Manassa hosts the best Pioneer Celebration, where you get to watch the parade not once, not twice, but 4 times!

The finale of the vacation was running the Manassa 5K with my cousins. Huge Thanks to Erica and Kristyn for hanging back with me and making sure I didn't pass out.


The end.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

It's a Sister Thing

Dear Charlotte,

I don't think you look like a boy or a worm for that matter. (Read here, it is hilarious) Do you remember when I looked like this? .
Many a patient was confused while I was working at the hospital. My face would glow red when I heard comments like this: "Sir, could you....." or, "Thanks, but that little boy over there is helping me...." And then I would just lower my voice and play along. (You bet it worked)

One time I was visiting Mom and Dad and I was even mistaken for Justin (my younger brother) by a lifelong friend that had just returned home from his mission. I know I was thinking the same thing: "Wow, Justin must be really hot." :)

As you and I well know, being mistaken for a boy definitely has its advantages. We save a lot of time and money in the make-up arena. It is completely liberating to go bra-less. And shaving our legs is annoying. So, maybe we are the lucky ones.
I love that this topic has had us rolling with laughter on the phone many a time. We've definitely got it made.

Love,
Lynsey
p.s. You are gorgeous and I still envy that you can wear boy-short hair better than Hally Berry every dreamed of.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Happy Easter to You


From this cutie pie!