Sans Tianna

Before I get on to the update I think I will expound on not liking chocolate, because I had several people ask about that... I do like chocolate in some forms. I don't love it and I'm just really picky about it. ie. I like expensive or foreign chocoloate-(go figure) and not the waxy junk you usually find.  I REALLY hate dark chocolate, chocolate chips, and any other bitter kinds. But if it's really creamy (frosty) or has a bunch of other things with it, I do like it. Just a lot less than the average person.... especially Luke! He prefers as much chocolate as one can possibly put together. ie. Cold Stone-- choc dipped waffle bowl with choc sprinkles, choc fudge ice cream, brownies, fudge sauce, anything else he can find, and topped with chocolate sauce. To that, I say.... I would rather eat dirt. : ) Okay... maybe not quite that bad.

Okay 'nuff about chocolate.  I'll begin thanking my in-law's for meeting us in SLC last week to pick up Tianna and for "hosting" her all week long. They've been wanting  her come stay with them for awhile and I figured we were headed down that direction anyway, and then today, my sister-in-law was scheduled for her c-section, so we would be going back down there again this week.  It would be a good time--- especially since Tianna and I have been in need of a break from each other for awhile : ) if you know what I mean.

So THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH! This week has been peaceful, quiet, productive, clean... and...... Now I'm SUPER ready to get my baby back! I  have missed her like crazy. A few days was really all I needed, but when it's that far of a trip you make it worth it, right?

I actually did get my little "Tianna fix"  mid-week though because Monica decided she didn't want to wait till today to bring her beautiful baby boy into the world and went into labor Wednesday! I was in the middle of a project so that got put on hold and as soon as Luke was available we rushed down to Orem to see the little bundle of Joy.

Raleigh Bert Bingham entered the world around 4 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 18th, at 7 lbs 4 oz, 19 inches long. He's sooooo cute and looks very much like his daddy.
Sorry no photo of Luke with his nephew... the hospitals new reg. is that no kids under 14 are even allowed in the hospital so we had to go in one at a time and.... i had the camera! W e'll fix that when we see him next week.

In other news of the busy week we've had.  The reason I went to SLC last Friday is because we had a get-together with some of my old friends in Kaysville.  It was great seeing everyone!

Now my heart goes out to the Bonnie, and the whole Blackburn family as they mourn the tradgic loss of their dad.  You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Monday night for FHE we hosted the Young Single Adult's from our ward.  We watched the Restoration video, Luke taught a quickie version of the first discussion, and we made these adorable little friends... they won't taste great, but they are sure cute!

Tuesday I began a much anticipated project (one reason for giving up my girl for the week)  The bathroom is in dire need of new flooring and we just bought some... but before we get new floors in we needed to paint. We liked the color, but it was dark... and needed "fixing" in a lot of areas anyway.
So I tackled that project.... and I learned a few things along the way.

1. Choosing a color is the hardest part of any painting project

2. Closely followed by not making a huge mess.

4. Along that note, don't carry the roller tray around when reaching up to paint along the ceiling. You might end up pouring it all down your body

5. Even if you immediate throw clothes in the washer after you do that, they will stain.

6. Adelia now hates the bathoom. We get near it and she starts to whine. Apparently she was sick of her bouncy seat or something!

7. According to Luke, I'm tape-crazy

8.   I always forget (or block out) how tiring and frusterating painting a room can be.

9. If you are going to do the job, do it as well as possible so you don't have to waste effort next time you paint

10. Even if you are painting just to sell your home... do a good job. Sure, you won't have to look at the sloppy messy job for years to come... but someone else will... and will be cursing you.

Before

During

After

Monica (the one who just had her baby) made Adelia this amaaaaaaaaaazing dress. She looked so cute in it Sunday.  It looks really short in the pictures, but she was just kicking her legs up and her tights were riding' low... so really, it fits her beautifully.I even found some shoes to match perfectly... THANKS MONICA! You are so talented and sweet. And Adelia will always cherish the little dress her aunt made for her.

Now I'm headed to Price today and won't be back till after Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful TURKEY Day!