We had a great Thanksgiving at the Blau's house. Lots of tasty food. We are so thankful for great friends, we didn't even feel homesick! On Thursday the weather turned crisp and chilly...winter is here! Thanks Blau's for hosting the social event of the season.
This is what happens when it is silent and Eden is in the bathroom. The colors are incredible! Getting the mail is one of their favorite things. We went today to try and get their pictures in the leaves. I had high hopes of snapping some cute photos..well, that didn't happen. Typical...one crying, one smiling...what do you do? Oh well.
Remember on Sound of Music when Maria makes dresses from her curtains? Well, I became Maria for a day. I borrowed my neighbors sewing machine and made these two dresses for Eden yesterday. The black & white one is from a curtain my mom made for our window, when I got here it was too small. The blue poka dot dress is actually two bandannas. This was my very first attempt to making anything without my mom or grandma by my side to tell me exactly what to do. It is so fun to see someone wear something I made...and actually look cute.
It was three years ago this week that Paul and I had our first date. I'm not one to celebrate every little occasion when it comes to relationships. However, from the first date I knew he was the one! I knew he was different, I was so excited that I couldn't eat or sleep. All I could think about was when and how I was going to see him again. Can you believe only three years ago? This week I had two tender experiences.
I used to have warts on my knees. I was so self-conscience that I hated wearing shorts and if I had to I would cover them with my hand. I remember praying so feverently saying, “ Heavenly Father, I have faith that you can make these disappear” I would shut my eyes so tight…wishing with “faith” and then open my eyes fully expecting to see them gone. I was always disappointed…I had to have them freezed off.
The band (do we call them a band?) All-4-one was my first tape I ever purchased. I loved “ I swear”…super cheesy. I will admit whenever I hear it I blare the music and sing along.
In college I wore boys underwear. They were so comfy, I loved them.
I am so cheap. I will literally debate in Wal-Mart whether or not I should get a pair of socks that are $.99. I will convince myself to get them, then a few minutes later usually ditch them behind on some isle. Opps, I know I shouldn’t do that but with two kids…you just can’t go and put back everything.
Speaking of cheap…I always reuse cards. I will cut up, glue or stamp over cute cards people give me. Ok…on certain things I am not that cheap. This summer I bought a pair of red Borne flip-flops and love them.
I love to throw things away, the less clutter the better. This drives Paul crazy. The other day on the way back from the temple we stopped to get gas. I threw away the directions thinking we didn’t need them anymore. A few minutes later Paul asked for the directions and I pretended to look. He pulled over and starting looking for it in the car…I couldn’t pretend anymore and I said I threw it away! He handled it better than expected…we finally found our way home.
As a young girl I was very shy. You might have thought that sweet Cyndi was practical perfect...well, so did I. Secretly, I was so vain. I remember looking in the mirror saying things like, "you are so much prettier than your older sister Amber" or "you clean the bathroom way better than anyone in this house". Amber will confirm that I was a very obedient...and also self righteous child.
We salvaged a BBQ a couple weeks ago that our neighbors had left for the trash man to pick up. Here if you don't want something, just put it outside by your trash and the rubbish man will pick it up. It is amazing...chairs, shelves, coolers, tables, leaves, branches (they don't even have to be packaged in a bag). Paul was very excited. After cleaning it up it works wonderfully. We have had hamburgers, grilled veggies and hot dogs multiple times already. Eden is just like her dad...LOVES MEAT. When we sit up to the table she saids, "I want meat". She will pick out the meat and eat it first. Paul and Eden are enjoying their delicious meat!
Pumpkin Patch
Oreo Mint Truffles
I have three very generous neighbors. If I find something on our doorstep, I must go through the list of these three families...it could be anyone of them. The other night we found these adorable pumpkins on our doorstep. "O" for Ordyna. "D" for David and "E" for Eden. After investigation I discovered it was my neighbor the the right! This neighbor has supplied clothing for David until he is 2! She keeps bringing over clothes that her little guys are outgrowing. If I am going to survive around these charitable neighbors, I better beef up my service! Thanks Allison!
Where did you meet your husband?