Today our cat was meowing and meowing. Addy said to me "Bindi is talking up a storm." Where in the world did she hear that phrase?


The other day, Addy and I were in the kitchen and Addy said "Mommy come in my room." I did and we traced our body outline on a huge piece of paper. You know how you did that in Kindergarten - kind of like making a big paper doll. Anyway, Addy started coloring on the back of a wooden puzzle that was holding down the edge of the paper. I thought that was fine because it was the back of the puzzle and when I was a kid I colored the underside of our coffee table. Then Addy turned the puzzle right side up. I looked at her and said "You can't color on the front of the puzzle." She looked at me and a minute or so later (I could see the wheels turning) said "Mommy go away."



Lately, my migraines have been rearing their ugly head again. I seem to be getting them monthly and I believe it is hormonal. Oh Joy! Anyhow, after a two day migraine I said to Addy "I am sorry Mommy has had a headache" and Addy looked and me and replied "Sometimes that happens." Alrighty then!



The other day Addy, Daddy and I went over to a friends house to feed their foster kittens. Knowing full well that kittens have claws we were trying to keep her from getting scratched. Needless to say she got scratched. We were heading over to her friend Isabella's house next so I tried to make her laugh by saying "Hey, we'll tell Isabella a LION (growl growl) scratched you." By the time we arrived at Isabellas house the story had become much more grand. Addy said "Addy was attacked by a lion -roar roar."

Silly Summer Fun

Oh Auntie Karen really started something with the Elmo's! Addy constantly wants "Daddy Elmo" to come with us on outings, flights, boat rides etc. When we were in Florida and Daron went back to Utah a week before us it really got embarrassing. Addy would say "Daddy Elmo do you see that?" and people would look at us. I figured they were thinking that I was a single mother and Daddy Elmo was her fictitious father! Yikes. Anyhow, as long as we know the truth thats all that matters. Ha. Addy helped Mommy paint her wall blue. Addy loves blue so we painted a wall blue and it goes pretty well with the furniture I painted bright pink. If you know me though I am sure it will all change in a few months!

Daron is a GREAT sport wearing the Elmo Daddy Shirt from Auntie Karen. I think we will have every visitor take a photo in the Elmo shirt. :)

Addy and her best friend Isabella ride in the bike trailer. So Fun! Addy and Bella Blue stay cool inside on Addys bed. Addy and her favorite buddy Elmo!

Well I am starting to realize why the call the twos the terrible two's. For example, I ask "Addy would you like some yogurt?"
"No I don't WAAAAANt any Yogurt" Addy furrows brow and looks at me like I have two heads.
"Ok" I say and walk away.
"MoMMY ADDY wants Yogurt, Waaaaaaa" Addy yells as if I am denying her food forever.
"Whoa" Mommy says giving her the yogurt and all is well.

Our neighbor lets us gather some vegetables from their garden. I hope beets have a lot of vitamins and good stuff because I have been eating a bunch of them!

Addy and I dressed up in our summer dresses for dinner at my boss Sandy's house. We were WAY overdressed for Kanab but it was still fun. Addy looked so cute with her little purse. She outgrew her sandles though so we had to use some nonmatching shoes in a pinch!

If you have ever wondered what would happen if you gave a two year old an open bottle of baby powder now you know...

Daron got us a "Love Tree" for our wedding anniversary as well as a few other little trees. Addy and Daddy planted one in the back yard. Addy is so helpful!

Fathers Day Adventure! Addy and I created a little book for Daddy that contained maps, reservations and information on the two day adventure we planned for him. We went to Escalante, UT and stayed in a log cabin at Escalante Outfitters. I did learn that a queen size bed is too small for Daddy, Addy and Mommy. We had a great breakfast in their cafe on fathers day. Fresh eggs from the chickens that live on the property. Saturday night we went to an award winning restaurant called Hells Backbone Grill http://www.hellsbackbonegrill.com/ They have been written up in tons of magazines like Sunset and the New York Times Travel Magazine. They grow all the food in their garden and the meat is from local farmers in the area. Daron had an enchilada that had tumbleweeds in it. And he liked it!!! Fresh food makes such a HUGE difference in flavor~ They of course don't use pesticides etc. so Addy played in grass and we had a few ants visit us on our outdoor table. No worries though and it was pretty entertaining for Addyson.

Hells Backbone Grill in the background - Addy on the pesticide free lawn!

Devils Garden http://www.exploreutah.com/explore/monthly/reports/rpt9805/triprpt.htm

Goat cheese from local farmers, dried apples and apricots from the area and
black pepper crackers. Yummy. The feral cat that hangs out on the porch appreciated the full flavor of the goat cheese too!

Addy in her bug hunting gear.

Daron and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary on June 18th. We celebrated at the Rocking V Restaurant in Kanab. It is tradition. We have celebrated every anniversary there.

The conservative town must have gotten to me. I now have a swim suit with a skirt! Yikes.


I made homemade Ranch dressing tonight to go with our local buffalo steak and salad.
•1 tsp. vinegar
•1 tsp. garlic salt
•½ tsp. salt
•1 tsp. fresh pepper
•1 tsp. lemon juice
•1 cup Greek yogurt
•½ tsp. mayonnaise
•1 tsp. fresh parsley
•2 tbsp. grated Parmesan
•1 tsp. water
•½ tsp. lemon zest
•½ tsp. Dijon mustard

It turned out pretty good and if you like garlic in your Ranch then I would suggest grating some fresh garlic in as well. I have been trying to buy local meat and vegetables and boy it sure makes a huge difference in taste. We finally got a gourmet store here and I bought organic pasta, Greek olives (yum), Havarti cheese (many of the cheeses are made by a guy in Seattle) and fresh tomatoes. This combination made a wonderful pasta lunch. Daron even enjoyed it. It is amazing how much flavor a local home grown tomato has.

Addy and I were walking the other day and we saw a huge tow truck towing an old RV. A family of four got out and I told Addy that their "bus" as she calls it had an owee. Later that evening she asked me about it and I told her we would walk by and check on it. 6:30 rolls around and I forgot all about it. She of course did not. "Can we check on the bus with the owee?" Wow. So she got in the baby jogger with DAddy Elmo (of course) and checked on the bus. Well the RV had the family in it making thier dinner. I thought for a split second about knocking because she was SO concerned about this darn RV I mean "bus". Anyhow, I convinced her it was feeling better and doing good and we headed home.

Play-doh with Aunt Sasa, Uncle Dan and Uncle Robert! What fun! Elmo was with Addy ever step of the way to Florida.

Well, Grammy and Grandpa's visit came to an end after 10 wonderful days. We loved having them here for a long overdue visit! I think we owe a visit to the Hill country now. Addy would love it! Grandpa made us from hand a new Jake Atarondak chair, and Addy got another hand crafted item: a Baby bed for Elmo and her. Too Awesome!! I was able to celebrate my 37th birthday with the ones who made it happen, and again, my mom and dad were far too generous in spoiling their favorite son. (hear that Jason?) Here are a few pics of all the fun we had...

Mothers Day 2010

It is a beautiful day here in Utah and I have enjoyed a relaxing day. Yesterday Daron's parents, Addy, Daron and I went on a hike in Snake Gulch and were out for five hours. Needless today we aren't hiking! Daron and Addy gave me a beautiful card and a silver ring in the shape of an eagle feather handmade by the Navajos - LOVE IT! Paula and David gave me two sterling silver beads for my Pandora bracelet - LOVE THAT TOO! We took Addyson to Isabella's for a play date and they had fun going up and down the rock stairs out back and playing with the dogs - especially the little one!

Molly (Audrey and Sams Mom) bought Addy some butterfly wings. SO CUTE!