Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Ok, I'm better...

and completely over my pity party (see previous post). Please forgive my indulgence. :)

A while back, Cash and I watched The Bucket List with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman (well, actually I fell asleep...but got the gist of the movie). Cash loved it. So, I hear people talking about their "bucket lists" now (if you haven't seen the movie...it's things you want to do before you die). Well, a little while ago there was this neat article in the paper about things you should do as a couple...a Couple's Bucket List! Anyway, it's on our fridge which means that it will totally happen (it's right next to my little Noah's Ark magnet with the list of food storage items.......)

Anyhoo, here's what it says:

"10 Extreme Bonding Experiences for Couples"
1. Playing Guitar Hero (check. and, yes it was fun. thanks Jared and Maren!)
2. Paintball (and I want to add here lasertag...I've always wanted to go and it sounds so fun!)
3. Marathon Training (ok, let's be realistic...maybe triathlon training.)
4. Rock Climbing (I love it at the YMCA...it would be scary in real life)
5. Bowling (hum...I broke 100 once and it was a big deal)
6. Tandem Skydiving (one of my friends did this for her birthday. crazy...but I'm game)
7. Camping (the article says: "by 'camping' we mean the two of you alone in a tent, not 'criusing through the great outdoors in an RV bigger and nicer than your first apartment' (cough, cough...JeNeale!)...it's your chance to get away from it all and just savor nature and each other.")
8. Rafting (Ok, we live in Idaho and we've got amazing rapids just up the street!)
9. Test Driving a Sports Car (where's the marathon shoe shopping activity??)
10. Visit an Amusement Park (Cash can go on all the scary rides and I can eat all the cotton candy I want! Better not do both...)
Anyone want to join the challenge?

Ok, what's on your BUCKET LIST?

Do you ever have days that feel like this?

Yikes, right now I feel like one of those towers -- I'm ok as long as no one put another block on top!!!

Friday, October 3, 2008

Makes my heart go pitter-patter...

For some people it's chocolate and unicorns and rainbows that get their soft spot. Me? Well, it's cleaning supplies and organizational stuff. I love going into Don Aslett's Cleaning Center as much as I love going into Sephora! I know -- a little strange, but I thought I'd share with you a few of my new favorite things!

I bought these fun things from an etsy shop, the ModMobile, by Allyson Hill (no relation, unfortunately).

At first I may have balked at the price of the bag, but really, not having to fight with a Winco bag in the front seat and having my kids know where the sucker sticks and fruit snack wrappers go? Priceless!

This fantastic little beauty hangs on the back of my seat and has little bags that you stick in between the liner and the outside. They're biodegradable and I keep a stash in the glove box.







This little tissue holder attaches to your visor and no more searching for tissues in the car!








This is the fun fabric I got for our van!
Anyway, I just wanted to share some of my favorite things!






Oh, and check out our fun new fall fabrics at YaYa Baby Slings! Cozy and soft!