2008

Where​ did you begin​ 2008?​
At home


Were you in schoo​l (​anyti​me this year)​
No

Did you have to go to the hospi​tal?​
We had to take Emma to the emergency room at Children's in January for a high fever and possible pnemonia


Did you have any encou​nters​ with the polic​e?​
An unexpected knock on the door at 3am one morning because of a license plate issue on the Fairlane. Still not sure if it was a mix up or our license plates were actually stolen.


Where​ did you go on vacat​ion?​
Mexico in February, San Francisco in May, Portland a few times over the summer, Priest Lake in August and Vancouver BC in August


What did you purch​ase that was over $500
Layers samples


Did you know anybo​dy who got marri​ed?​
Andy & Jeryln got married on September 6th in Portland


Did you know anybo​dy who passe​d away?​
No


Did you move anywh​ere?​
No


What sport​ing event​s did you atten​d?​
None


What conce​rts/​shows​ did you go to?
None


Where​ do you live now?
Seattle


Descr​ibe your birth​day.​
Dinner with family and friends at El Camino then hit a few bars in Fremont with friends.


Did you get any tatto​os or pierc​ing?​
No


What'​s the one thing​ you thoug​ht you would​ never​ do but did in 2008?​
Flew first class to Mexico, flew first class to San Francisco
Ran a 10k in Vancouver BC


What has/​have been your favor​ite momen​t(​s)​?​
anything Emma related! Crossing the finish line at the Nike Human Race 10k, cozying into my leather reclining seat in First Class on my way to a weekend away in San Francisco


Any new addit​ions to your famil​y?​
No


What was your best month​?​
February- Mexico was a blast, August- vacation at Priest Lake and running the 10k


Who has been your best drink​ing buddy​?​
Eric!


Made new frien​ds?​
Quite a few


Favor​ite Night​[​s]​ out
the oh-so-rare date night


Any regre​ts?​
No


What do you want to chang​e in 2009?​
I'd like to finally lose the 40lbs I've been talking about for 2 years


Over all how would​ you rate this year ?
7


What would​ you chang​e about​ 2008?​
Spent less, saved more​


Other​ than home,​ where​ did you spend​ most of your time?​
Just home really


Have any life chang​es in 2008?​
No


Chang​e your hairs​tyle?​
Got bangs in April- bad idea, went darker, cut off a few inches


Get a new job?
No


How old did you turn this year?​
23


Do you have a New Year'​s resol​ution​?​
Lose 40lbs, save more/spend less


Did anyth​ing embar​rassi​ng?​
Probably


Buy anyth​ing new from eBay?​
Some clothes for Emma



What was/​were your favor​ite purch​ase[​s]​?​
The new washer


Get marri​ed or divor​ced?​
No


Get arres​ted?​
No


Be hones​t - did you watch​ Ameri​can Idol?​
No


Did you get sick this year?​
Not until now


Been snowb​oardi​ng?​
No


Are you happy​ to see 2008 go?
I guess so


Been naugh​ty or nice?​
A little of both


What are you wishi​ng for in 2009?​
For Emma to potty-train and get rid of the binky, to lose 40lbs, run the Seattle Rock N Roll Half Marathon


I Tag: Katrina, Cheryl, Allisun and Tiffany

i love this kid

Snow Day!

Princesses warming up after playing in the snow.

Trying to make a snow angel!

Izzy asked Emma to be her best friend!

If You Have 7 Minutes...

If interested . . . Copy and paste this to your blog and bold the ones that you HAVE done.

1. Started your own blog
2. Slept under the stars
3. Played in a band
4. Visited Hawaii
5. Watched a meteor shower
6. Given more than you can afford to charity
7. Been to Disneyland
8. Climbed a mountain
9. Held a praying mantis
10. Sang a solo
11. Bungee jumped
12. Visited Paris
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea (on a lake actually)
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch
15. Adopted a child
16. Had food poisoning
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty
18. Grown your own vegetables
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France
20. Slept on an overnight train
21. Had a pillow fight
22. Hitch hiked
23. Taken a sick day when you’re not ill
24. Built a snow fort
25. Held a lamb
26. Gone skinny dipping
27. Run a Marathon
28. Ridden in a gondola in Venice
29. Seen a total eclipse
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset
31. Hit a home run
32. Been on a cruise
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors
35. Seen an Amish community
36. Taught yourself a new language
37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person
39. Gone rock climbing
40. Seen Michelangelo’s David
41. Sung karaoke
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt
43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant
44. Visited Africa
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight
46. Been transported in an ambulance
47. Had your portrait painted
48. Gone deep sea fishing
49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling
52. Kissed in the rain
53. Played in the mud
54. Gone to a drive-in theater
55. Been in a movie/commercial
56. Visited the Great Wall of China
57. Started a business
58. Taken a martial arts class
59. Visited Russia
60. Served at a soup kitchen
61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies
62. Gone whale watching
63. Got flowers for no reason
64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma
65. Gone sky diving
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp
67. Bounced a check
68. Flown in a helicopter
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial
71. Eaten Caviar
72. Pieced a quilt
73. Stood in Times Square
74. Toured the Everglades
75. Been fired from a job
76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London
77. Broken a bone
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person
80. Published a book
81. Visited the Vatican
82. Bought a brand new car
83. Walked in Jerusalem
84. Had your picture in the newspaper
85. Read the entire Bible
86. Visited the White House (I stood outside the gate . . . does that count?)
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating
88. Had chickenpox
89. Saved someone’s life
90. Sat on a jury
91. Met someone famous (Harry Connick Jr.)
92. Joined a book club
93. Lost a loved one
94. Had a baby
95. Seen the Alamo in person
96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake
97. Been involved in a law suit
98. Owned a cell phone
99. Been stung by a bee

edward cullen anyone?

Yes, Twilight mania is in full swing and I am right in the middle of it.  Thanks to Theresa (a mom in my mom's group) for loaning the book to me.  I started it last night and already can't get enough.  I'm like an obsessed teenager!!  I should be done with it in a few short days and then will hopefully be seeing the movie this weekend.  This book is amazing!!

Emma's First Halloween Party

Emma attended her first Halloween party at Katrina and Isabelle's house.  Katrina always hosts great playdates for the kids and this one was fabulous as always!  Unfortunately we weren't able to stay very long since we had such a busy Halloween night planned, but Emma had lots of fun!  

Layers Winter Collection

Introducing

Layers Clothing Winter Collection 2008

I am so ecstatic about this collection!  It is definitely my favorite so far.  The entire collection is 40's inspired and each piece is unique.  I really hope to have great sales with this line because I just can't get enough of it!!

And now for my typical sales pitch...

Interested in hosting a catalog party?  Receive all the benefits of a trunk show, without the hassle of getting all your busy girlfriends together.  Simply hand out a catalog and order form to all your friends, give them a few days to pick their favorites, then return the order forms to me.  You'll receive a FREE classic tee just for hosting and, if total party sales are $200 or more you'll get 10% off your Layers order!!

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There's so much more on the site, check it out here.

Eleanor $35

Black, Burgundy, Natural

Penelope $34

Cream, Amethyst 

Florence $38

Chocolate, Brick, Amethyst, Mustard

Greta $65

Black

Fiona $52

Cream,Charcoal,Maple Sugar

Jillian $38

Burgundy,Black

Louise $65

Cream & Black

Carmen $28

Pewter & Red Floral

Ruthie $33

Black, Plum

Kids For Obama

Katrina and Izzy

Emma was a little grumpy towards the end and wasn't happy about being in the stroller.

Izzy showing Emma the rock she found

Looking up in the sky for all the balloons that got away

Pumpkin Patch Day

Emma was a little overwhelmed by all the pumpkins!

Relaxing in the wagon with all the pumpkins and a much needed popsicle!

There's a good one over there!!

This weekend we headed east to Carnation for a visit to the pumpkin patch.  It was a perfect fall day for some pumpkin picking.  My mom and Bill were also able to join us which was an added bonus, extra pumpkin carriers!  Eric packed us a great lunch and by the time we got out to the farm we were starving so we quickly set up our picnic.  We enjoyed sandwiches and pasta salad under a big tree on the grass.  After lunch we hopped on one of the wagon's that takes you out to the field of pumpkins.  We were able to get on the one wagon that is horse drawn and Emma thought that was the coolest!  We found a few great pumpkins before hopping on a tractor pulled wagon to head back in and hunt for some baby pumpkins in another field.  Emma loved picking out the baby pumpkins!  She calls pumpkins "Pumpkin Pie" and of course a baby pumpkin was "Baby Pumpkin Pie". So cute!!  We all had so much fun and came home exhausted from all the pumpkin patch action!!

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