Well, Michael is redoing his blog and we were reminiscing over some of his old posts. One of the most notable is the post on movie quoting. It inspired me to post about non-movie quoting, which is quite pervasive in our family.
The title quote is from Michael- when he was bracing himself for a (well-deserved, I'm sure) tickle attack by yours truly. This was last October. Most of the rest of them are years old. These are the ones that have stuck around. :)
Does she have hair--I know her! (Monta)
Ha ha. Funny joke. (Dad D.)
It's a potato and it's a bug. It's a potato bug. (Y mountain girls.)
Whap-whap-whap-whap. Well, I'm all scuttled out. (complete with actions. James.)
That is all. (Okay, that is from a movie--Mr. Roberts.)
Suckers! (Actor who played Charlie in Playmill's 2005 The Foreigner--amazing!)
I guess this post is mainly for me to remember these funny moments. But if any of the people involved happen to stumble by, they may chuckle too. :)
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Madame Wazelle
So last night Michael and I were relaxing before bed, doing some reading and just unwinding, when we saw a humongous spider.
It was really, really big.
Michael has recently embraced some non-violent beliefs since his world religions class which I normally approve of, and agree with. But I have a exception clause: spiders.
It may be related to the fact that I saw Arachnophobia when I was 10, or just because I'm easily freaked out by just about anything. :) But I do not like spiders.
So it falls upon my husband to do away with them.
I always tell him (and it is true) that if he wants to capture it and release it outside, I will feel just as secure. He does not have to kill it. However, last night he didn't sense the urgency of the project and the spider escaped into the heater.xzz
After that, we both were pretty distracted from our reading and kept looking over to the corner where we last saw it. I noticed our fixation, and offered: what should we name her?
?????ZZ?
Michael: Madame Huge!
Me: How about just Madame.
No, it needs more syllables.
Ah! Mademoiselle. Perfect.
Michael: Who is Madame Wazelle?
And the name stuck.
Epilogue: Later Michael did kill her, but I found another one on the ceiling today. It escaped my assassination attempt and I was so spooked by the whole thing, I jumped a foot when I stepped on a twist tie Nathanael left on the floor. I was gasping for breath as if something actually scary had happened!
It was really, really big.
Michael has recently embraced some non-violent beliefs since his world religions class which I normally approve of, and agree with. But I have a exception clause: spiders.
It may be related to the fact that I saw Arachnophobia when I was 10, or just because I'm easily freaked out by just about anything. :) But I do not like spiders.
So it falls upon my husband to do away with them.
I always tell him (and it is true) that if he wants to capture it and release it outside, I will feel just as secure. He does not have to kill it. However, last night he didn't sense the urgency of the project and the spider escaped into the heater.xzz
After that, we both were pretty distracted from our reading and kept looking over to the corner where we last saw it. I noticed our fixation, and offered: what should we name her?
?????ZZ?
Michael: Madame Huge!
Me: How about just Madame.
No, it needs more syllables.
Ah! Mademoiselle. Perfect.
Michael: Who is Madame Wazelle?
And the name stuck.
Epilogue: Later Michael did kill her, but I found another one on the ceiling today. It escaped my assassination attempt and I was so spooked by the whole thing, I jumped a foot when I stepped on a twist tie Nathanael left on the floor. I was gasping for breath as if something actually scary had happened!
Getting Settled
Here's the run-down on our lives, list-style. :)
Our apartment is perfect (for us), and we love our ward. The neighborhood is so safe and cozy--we don't feel that we're in the city at all. (Very different from last summer--we had a very urban place.)
Also, Michael is loving his job, which is the key element.
We've dived (doven?) right in at church too. I've already sub-ed in the Primary, we're doing a ward temple trip tomorrow, I've been to one enrichment with another one on Saturday, and the Bishopric is stopping by tonight to visit us. Also, we're having the missionaries over to teach us a discussion on Saturday.
Wow. No wonder I'm tired. When I put into words, I'm doing a lot.
As for the home front, I'm grinding wheat and baking bread Little Red Hen style. I've been "grocery store shopping" the past few weeks. That is to say, I'm shopping for a grocery store. I've found a few good ones, but now it's time to price compare! :)
Otherwise, I've been working on getting up earlier so I can have some time to myself before Nathanael's up, as well as reading the Book of Mormon in that time. It's an uphill battle, but I'm still climbing! :)
It is amazing how not-new I feel. It seems like I remember so many people from last summer! That part is very good news! :) Well, I guess I get to go back to making our clean-out-the-produce-drawer-before-it-goes-bad dinner.
This moment has been duly noted, and will be deducted on your timecard, "That is all." (Michael, do you ever read this--'cause you're the only one laughing. Well, maybe I'll send a link to Peter too.)
And, my photos for the day.
Our apartment is perfect (for us), and we love our ward. The neighborhood is so safe and cozy--we don't feel that we're in the city at all. (Very different from last summer--we had a very urban place.)
Also, Michael is loving his job, which is the key element.
We've dived (doven?) right in at church too. I've already sub-ed in the Primary, we're doing a ward temple trip tomorrow, I've been to one enrichment with another one on Saturday, and the Bishopric is stopping by tonight to visit us. Also, we're having the missionaries over to teach us a discussion on Saturday.
Wow. No wonder I'm tired. When I put into words, I'm doing a lot.
As for the home front, I'm grinding wheat and baking bread Little Red Hen style. I've been "grocery store shopping" the past few weeks. That is to say, I'm shopping for a grocery store. I've found a few good ones, but now it's time to price compare! :)
Otherwise, I've been working on getting up earlier so I can have some time to myself before Nathanael's up, as well as reading the Book of Mormon in that time. It's an uphill battle, but I'm still climbing! :)
It is amazing how not-new I feel. It seems like I remember so many people from last summer! That part is very good news! :) Well, I guess I get to go back to making our clean-out-the-produce-drawer-before-it-goes-bad dinner.
This moment has been duly noted, and will be deducted on your timecard, "That is all." (Michael, do you ever read this--'cause you're the only one laughing. Well, maybe I'll send a link to Peter too.)
And, my photos for the day.
Summer of Quilting
My sister Kristine told me about an article she read which described how the author and his brother had decided to name each summer and then create a tradition to suit the name.
I have a quilt that I started in 2003 with my then-roommates. It is still unfinished, mostly because the only thing I know how to do (or did a month ago) was piece the top. When I started a second quilting project, my summer found it's name.
My friend Laura started a "Quilting Club" enrichment class and taught me to make this beautiful object:
Take note: there are some very exciting "unique features" (maybe Kim is the only one to remember that inside joke). For example, I did the machine quilting myself!!! It seemed so daunting, but it really wasn't too bad. :)
Also, the corners are mitered, which was that bad, but I did it nonetheless. Bravo, me!
Overall, it's pretty much amazing, and so am I.
So now I am finishing my big quilting project that has been sitting for so long. It's been pretty adventurous to figure it out, but it's fun at the same time. Watch out, soon I'll be on to the next one!
I have a quilt that I started in 2003 with my then-roommates. It is still unfinished, mostly because the only thing I know how to do (or did a month ago) was piece the top. When I started a second quilting project, my summer found it's name.
My friend Laura started a "Quilting Club" enrichment class and taught me to make this beautiful object:
Take note: there are some very exciting "unique features" (maybe Kim is the only one to remember that inside joke). For example, I did the machine quilting myself!!! It seemed so daunting, but it really wasn't too bad. :)
Also, the corners are mitered, which was that bad, but I did it nonetheless. Bravo, me!
Overall, it's pretty much amazing, and so am I.
So now I am finishing my big quilting project that has been sitting for so long. It's been pretty adventurous to figure it out, but it's fun at the same time. Watch out, soon I'll be on to the next one!
Milestones
Nathanael has now fully entered the world of walking. Yesterday he was doing laps around the living room for entertainment. :)
His most recent accomplishment was standing up without an object to lean on. We were playing in the front yard in the morning, and he just stood up. He has yet to repeat the feat, he prefers to use his old method when there is furniture around.
I love being present for all these tiny yet exhilarating milestones. We celebrate every day!
Well, I have come to acknowledge my fixed belief: all blog entries without photographs are in some way lesser. I don't know if I'll ever move past this belief, but for now, a totally unrelated picture of Nathanael and his cousin in their sweet shades (April 2008).
His most recent accomplishment was standing up without an object to lean on. We were playing in the front yard in the morning, and he just stood up. He has yet to repeat the feat, he prefers to use his old method when there is furniture around.
I love being present for all these tiny yet exhilarating milestones. We celebrate every day!
Well, I have come to acknowledge my fixed belief: all blog entries without photographs are in some way lesser. I don't know if I'll ever move past this belief, but for now, a totally unrelated picture of Nathanael and his cousin in their sweet shades (April 2008).
The Big Trip
[Editor's note: I wrote this post in early December and am now cleaning out my drafts. Enjoy! (Just imagine that you're reading this two months ago!)]
So, we went on our honeymoon... a little late, perhaps. Michael and I were married December 20th of 2005 and our cruise was November 4-10, 2007. However, we had a grand time and were quite as overly affectionate as a newlywed couple can be! :)
We drove up to Idaho Falls on Friday, November 2 and visited with my sister and her family for a few minutes while dropping Nathanael off with them for the week (everyone who has kids knows what an unpaybackable favor this is!) Kim did a great job handling two boys, and despite a few minor colds, the boys did pretty well themselves. They love to play together and Nathanael got to be patient because his cousin was very loving!
After that, we drove down to North Ogden to stay with my aunt and uncle for the night before our early morning flight to Florida. We met up with Michael's brothers the next morning and got on the plane. Despite Michael getting selected for additional security screening and our seats being scattered all over the plane, we made it to Palm Beach International without a problem. My dad picked us up and we enjoyed a fun evening at home (for me!) in Wellington. The boys took a dip in the (freezing!) pool and Caroline and I ate the leftovers of her birthday cheesecake. :)
In the morning dad took us to the cruise terminal and we began the arduous process of boarding the ship. We were very near to the front of a really, really, ridiculously long line, and the process was still quite long and boring. Also, our ship was selected for some type of inspection, so we (all) waited an extra hour or so to get aboard.
So, as anyone who has ever cruised before can attest to, the food was abundant and delicious (moreso for me because I didn't prepare it!!!) and the service was gracious and prompt. We loved our servers and our "stateroom stewards!"
Our three stops were Key West, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Everyone's favorite was Grand Cayman: we got to swim with sting rays!
We had a very cool local tour host and also got to snorkel and eat lunch on an amazing beach. The water there was so clear and warm. I felt like I was in a photograph!
We came home well-rested and sunburned, happy to see our little boy, and all the b
etter for the break from real life!
So, we went on our honeymoon... a little late, perhaps. Michael and I were married December 20th of 2005 and our cruise was November 4-10, 2007. However, we had a grand time and were quite as overly affectionate as a newlywed couple can be! :)
We drove up to Idaho Falls on Friday, November 2 and visited with my sister and her family for a few minutes while dropping Nathanael off with them for the week (everyone who has kids knows what an unpaybackable favor this is!) Kim did a great job handling two boys, and despite a few minor colds, the boys did pretty well themselves. They love to play together and Nathanael got to be patient because his cousin was very loving!
After that, we drove down to North Ogden to stay with my aunt and uncle for the night before our early morning flight to Florida. We met up with Michael's brothers the next morning and got on the plane. Despite Michael getting selected for additional security screening and our seats being scattered all over the plane, we made it to Palm Beach International without a problem. My dad picked us up and we enjoyed a fun evening at home (for me!) in Wellington. The boys took a dip in the (freezing!) pool and Caroline and I ate the leftovers of her birthday cheesecake. :)In the morning dad took us to the cruise terminal and we began the arduous process of boarding the ship. We were very near to the front of a really, really, ridiculously long line, and the process was still quite long and boring. Also, our ship was selected for some type of inspection, so we (all) waited an extra hour or so to get aboard.
So, as anyone who has ever cruised before can attest to, the food was abundant and delicious (moreso for me because I didn't prepare it!!!) and the service was gracious and prompt. We loved our servers and our "stateroom stewards!"
Our three stops were Key West, Grand Cayman, and Jamaica. Everyone's favorite was Grand Cayman: we got to swim with sting rays!We had a very cool local tour host and also got to snorkel and eat lunch on an amazing beach. The water there was so clear and warm. I felt like I was in a photograph!
We came home well-rested and sunburned, happy to see our little boy, and all the b
etter for the break from real life!
A Promise Kept
So this is for LeAnne. We want to share Nathanael's cute noises (and faces) with her--and all of you too!
It took a little fanagaling to get him off his haunches. But we did it:
Now that my internet connection is a little more stable I can actually post this--hooray!
Love,
Nathanael & Mom
It took a little fanagaling to get him off his haunches. But we did it:
Now that my internet connection is a little more stable I can actually post this--hooray!
Love,
Nathanael & Mom
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