Wednesday, April 30, 2008

School Fun

I love my kids' school! They take care of my kids all day and sometimes they even make it fun! The boys were so excited about crazy hair day today. And what other school has a principal willing to wear a target and get pelted by caramel covered marshmallows?! Love the Murch! Love school!

Sunday, April 27, 2008

Safe on 3rd!


Baseball is starting to grow on me. Full count...bases
loaded...Burke nails it...a few errors make it a triple! I get some great shots...Dean gets a hot dog and Slurpee for dinner...life is good!













Ok, and the ump is a total cutie!!


Friday, April 25, 2008

Happy Birthday Grandpa C!



Today we celebrate the things we love about you:
  • you take us to the batting cages
  • you love chocolate!
  • you are fun to play with
  • you are the chocolate chip cookie king
  • you like McDonalds
  • you are easy to talk to
  • you are fun to travel with
  • you love hiking & camping
  • you laugh a lot
  • you are smart
We hope you have a fun day and eat lots of chocolate cake! We love you!

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Cousins

Our cousin T-man was snowboarding Saturday and got nailed by another snowboarder. He ended up with 5 cracked ribs and a small hole in his lung...yikes! We were all so worried, so we went to check up on him after he got out of the ICU. He is doing so much better and we were all so happy to see our cousins!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Bronco Fever!

Ok, I know this one is a little on the mental side! But it is my tribute to the Loveking! He was so excited last week when the Bronco's game schedule posted for the upcoming season. I love that little things make him so happy! What a hottie!

Monday, April 21, 2008

Three Cups of Tea

Finally finished! This book is the true story of mountaineer Greg Mortenson. After his failed attempt on K2 he dedicates his life to building schools for impoverished children in Pakistan. The story is remarkable and inspiring. However, another trip to the editor might have helped the story move along without countless references to Mortenson's large stature and his girlfriend's full lips (apparently her best quality). A good book, not Krakauer, but good!

Friday, April 18, 2008

G-L-A-M...

G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S......oh, the flossy, flossy! I'm sure Fergie was talking about us! Waking up every morning at 5:30, sweating our butts off, laughing so we don't have to do sit-ups, and solving all the world's problems. Champagne in first class has got nothing on pizza and a churro from Costco. We got the REAL glam life! Maybe flopsy, flopsy...but real!

Thursday, April 17, 2008

Dollar Deals


Jimbo Loveking has been out of town this week, but his parents have been here hanging out with us. They took me to Burger King for lunch yesterday. I'm not sure what they think I needed!

Sunday, April 13, 2008

Toe Freak!

So I'm kind of crazy about my toes and I just found the coolest nail polish pens that make the whole process easier. Here is the cute new design I did this weekend.Honestly, I had to re-do it three times, but I think I'm getting the hang of it now. It was way easier to decorate someone else's toes though...perfect for daughters. Nail art pens...love 'em! Check them out at miginailart.com!

Friday, April 11, 2008

Happy Birthday Mom & Paula!

Today is my mom and sister's birthday! We celebrated last weekend when I was in SoCal. But this super cute kid on the horse is...me, of course, with my sister, Perfect Paula. She's awesome! And when she checks my blog (probably in mid-July) she will know how much I appreciate her for always looking out for me, teaching me to ride a horse, bringing home jawbreakers from Farrell's, and all the other awesome sister stuff she has done and still does for me!

And for my mom, who could have and probably should have strangled me too many times to count, Happy Birthday! You are the best mom I've ever had, as my kids always say! I love you!

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Father-Daughter Dance


Jim and Jamie went to the Father-Daughter Dance at school. Look how happy she is to be the little princess for the night! They were so cute! Kind of makes me freak out, though, to think of the next pictures she will have like this...Homecoming, Prom, etc. But she won't be with Jim! Aaagh!

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Why we don't have a trampoline

I've Been Tagged!

I tag Missy and Amber, so you guys have to read this and repost!

10 years ago...

We lived in SLC.
Jim was in grad school and working 60 hours a week.
Life kind of sucked, but we had great friends!
5 things on list to do today...
1. Send my mom birthday flowers
2. Read...current book is Three Cups of Tea
3. Be here when dryer guy comes...so sad my dryer died!
4. Catch up on all the laundry I haven't done because dryer died!
5. Take Burke to baseball practice
What would you do if you had a million dollars?
Divide it by four and that just might pay for college!
3 bad habits I have...
1. I slouch
2. I use my ATM for everything...69 cent gum, etc
3. I forget deodorant all the time so I have an extra one in my car...drives Jim crazy!
4 places I've lived...
1. L.A.
2. Provo
3. Jerusalem
4. S.L.C.
5 jobs I've had...
1. bakery...fav job
2. movie theater..worst job
3. Hallmark-type card store...most boring job
4. secretary at insurance adjusters
5. secretary at State Farm
5 things people don't know about me...
1. I keep a small wooden bat between my matresses...you know, burglars!
2. I increasingly want a tattoo
3. I wanted to marry Luke Duke, or was it Bo?...the blond one
4. I like Vienna Sausages...I know, gross
5. I never make my bed unless people are coming over
What's your hubby's name?
Jimbo Loveking
How long have you been married?
16 years!
How long did you date?
Well about a year
How old is he?
38
Who eats more?
Quantity at one meal...Jim
Often...me!
Who said I love you first?
I think I'm too old to remember that!
Who is taller?
Jim
Who sings better?
If you haven't heard any of Jim's songs you are really missing out!
Who is smarter?
Duh...me!
Who's temper is worse?
Normally...me
When fat people are involved...that would be Jim!
Who does the laundry?
Beautiful tall, organized piles of softened, sanitized cleanliness...so me!
Who does the dishes?
Nelson and Jamie
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed?
I sleep on the right
Who drives when you're together?
Jim...radio blaring, tv on, windows down, longest possible route, furthest possible parking space!
Who is more stubborn?
Jim
Who is the first to admit when they're wrong?
When I'm wrong, when I'm not wrong...I'm the peacemaker
Who's parents do see more often?
Jim's
Who proposed?
Jim...twisty tie and all!
Who has more friends?
More close friends...me
More friendly...Jim
Who has more siblings?
Me...6
Jim...4
Who wears the pants in the family?
Jim insists we take our pants off as often as possible!

I Tag Missy and Amber!

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

What "Kathryn" Means

Does this sound like me? I can't tell!!!



What Kathryn Means



You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.

You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.

People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are a seeker. You often find yourself restless - and you have a lot of questions about life.

You tend to travel often, to fairly random locations. You're most comfortable when you're far away from home.

You are quite passionate and easily tempted. Your impulses sometimes get you into trouble.

You are truly an original person. You have amazing ideas, and the power to carry them out.

Success comes rather easily for you... especially in business and academia.

Some people find you to be selfish and a bit overbearing. You're a strong person.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.

You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.

You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You are a free spirit, and you resent anyone who tries to fence you in.

You are unpredictable, adventurous, and always a little surprising.

You may miss out by not settling down, but you're too busy having fun to care.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.

You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.

You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

New Flip Flops!


When I was in Oceanside this weekend I found these cute flip flops. Just in time to show off my latest artwork! Time to get those feet in flip flop shape girls! Cute new flip flops for summer...love 'em!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Guilt-Free Time-Killer!


Here's a fun game you can feel good about playing. For every vocab word you get right, 20 grains of rice are donated by the UN World Food program. Check it out!

Tuesday, April 1, 2008

Get Outta Dodge!


The spring air is making me restless! We let Dean ditch Kindergarten and took off for some hiking in the Sierras. Just what I needed to make it through the rest of the weekly grind!