confessions of a utah mormon mommy

Just reading the title of this post causes me a bit of anxiety. I feel a bit like Tiger Woods watching his wife read his old text messages. But I felt like it was time to reveal a little about myself so as you read please be do so with an understanding heart and a non-judgy soul.

{deep breath}

Here goes: I don't know how to say this, but I've never modge podged before. I don't even know what the stuff is! I've heard it's great and many people I know and love swear by it, but it eludes me.

Next, I don't shop at Costco! {gasp} We went to my parents for Thanksgiving and my Dad had some jalapeno spinach dip and so many peanut M&M's it would make your head spin. I asked him where he got all the delicious goods and his response was always, "Costco, of course!" I then asked if he considered himself a "Costco Snob" (said with air quotes....naturally!) he said, "Yeah, we go there every Saturday." I will admit, I wouldn't mind buying enormous bottles of vitamins and buying diapers that come in such a large package they barely fit in your SUV. And where else can you get a 2 gallon container of mayo, buy a giant trampoline, spend $250 in less than a half an hour, and buy a casket? They do sell caskets online it can be found under the 'funeral' section....in case you were wondering.

Now this next one is especially hard for me to reveal as I fear my own mother will disown me.
I....don't....own...a...hot...glue...gun!
I certainly grew up in a house where there was always one plugged in, you never know when a broken plate will need fixing or have to make a craft for the ladies on your visiting teaching route. Nothing says 'I love you' more than a hand made gift given out of hands with blister filled finger tips. I recently attended an enrichment where we were making a fall craft. When the announcement was made I was excited and wanted to participate.....then they said we should bring a hot glue gun if we had one. I was suddenly overcome with fear.....someone is bound to find out I don't own one! So the night came and I went to the church, I thought if I just pretended I forgot mine all would be well and no one would 'find me out'......thankfully it worked. I came home with a lovely fabric pumpkin centerpiece...phew! That was a close one.

I have never successfully made a jello salad. There was one pathetic attempt a year and a half ago and my jello making ended there. I hope my bishop isn't reading this I could be in some real trouble.

I hope I still have some friends by the end of this and I saved this one for last to lessen the blow. I have not seen New Moon.....I hope nobody just fainted! Believe me I've heard all about Jacob's abs, killer bod, and dreamy eyes. If I had a dollar for every blog I've read about that movie I could buy a premium membership at Costco and have the opportunity to gorge myself every Saturday on all the samples of food. And I would make sure my first purchase would be a hot glue gun, and maybe a Bedazzler.

Please stop breathing into a paper bag and listen to this last part. I do enjoy fry sauce, funeral potatoes, scrapbooking and an occasional diet coke. I hope that, at least, puts me in good standings.....

6 months

My gorgeous little Mataya. I love her chubby cheeks. I love the tiny drool on the bottom of her chin in this last picture. She is 6 months old today! She went to the doctor and weighs in at 16 lbs. The girl loves to eat and I think it's all going to her thighs....We love you Miss M!

thanksgiving.

As we were getting packed up to head out for Thanksgiving the boys got the idea to use the suitcases as little seats to watch t.v. (yes my boys drink out of sippie cups...don't judge me:) So that kept them occupied so I could get everything ready.

I started doing laundry and on my second load the washer started making strange noises, I knew it wasn't going to end well. We've had our washer and dryer for 7 years and they were pretty inexpensive when we got them. So I guess it's time for a new one. Chloe LOVES babies and she wanted to hold Mataya every chance she got. Miss Brown eyes holding Miss Blue eyes.The boys wasted no time and went from one adventure to the next. And my little Spencer. He likes to use his boots as gloves. That kid is unique and comes up with some funny stuff. We ate our Thanksgiving feast at the elementary school. There's kind of a lot us. Only a school's cafeteria can contain us...that's just how we roll. The high point was when Billy chose to serve his mashed potatoes out of a small cooler. Keep it classy Hurricane! As the blessing was said for the food. We all got in line to fight for the deep fried turkey, mom's rolls, and Grammy's fruit salad a.k.a. chocolate chips, cool whip, snicker salad. And my mom looked over and noticed Spencer was about to fall asleep in his chair. She quickly got him a beanbag and he took a nice long nap. He woke up about the time the vacuum cleaner was coming by after it was all over. So he completely missed out, but he didn't care he had some chips and a drink of diet coke so he was good:) Cooper, Carter, and Parker found the Halloween/dress-up bin in the basement and they really went for it. This is Parker with a black wig, clown wig, and a cheerleader costume. That's a little awkward, but they were sure entertaining. I guess it's okay to wear a hot pink poodle skirt if it's paired with a crazy zombie wig. (too bad I didn't get a pic of that:)

And finally, no trip to Grandma and Grandpa's house would be complete without several half naked boys eating mac 'n cheese at the table.

What a fun and yummy time we had. It's always nice to get away. And nothing brings out that holiday cheer in Cory more than wasting a few rabbits with the AR. (that stands for assault rife for all you non-gun-lovers)

the end.

little girl.

Mataya 4 weeks

"A daughter may outgrow your lap, but she will never outgrow your heart." Author unknown.

mr. parker

Parker "Mom, I know what you and Dad do when we (kids) go to bed."

Me (with a panicked stricken face) "What's that?"

Parker "You pop popcorn and eat it."

Me "I think you might be right about that, bud."

Phew.....

red heads have more fun?

I think that hair color brings out the chunkiness of her cheeks:) My mom always wanted a red headed grandchild. And she was sure that Mataya would have red hair what with all of the jalapenos and spicy food that I while I was pregnant. We've got a little blondie, but she would've been just as adorable with Ronald McDonald colored hair.

i looked out the window and what did i see

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Cute kids! Mataya and Spencer sure look a lot alike. I think it's the eyes.

*Cory name that face?