I have always loved apples but have been picky...no red skinned, it needs to be cut, ...
The one time that I LOVE apples is when it is the fall and time for Dixon Apple Farm. Yum!
We took a last minute trip to Albuqueruqe this last weekend because Lyle's father was being put in as the Bishop of the Belen ward. While there, I didn't really have much of an appetite-I haven't been feeling well-and the only thing that would calm my stomach was a supply of Dixon Apple Farm apples from my parents fridge. I even brought some home on the plane and am still living off them.
How yummy they have been and what a relief on my stomach.
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Friday, September 18, 2009
These days...
I LOVE fall...especially in Albuquerque. This is one of the times of year that I wish I still lived there because I love the smell, the color of the leaves, the rodeo, state fair, balloon fiesta, and my mom's decorating of her house with the villages and other things. I just LOVE it and wish I could be there! Still, even though Phoenix is still in the 100s (we're almost out) and the leaves are behind in changing, it feels like fall and I LOVE it! I love being able to cuddle in a blanket on the sofa, cuddle because Lyle is cold too!, drink hot chocolate, AND also decorate! My favorite two holidays and the only two that I decorate the house for is Halloween and Christmas. I just can't wait for October AND for my package of new decorations, I bought them (Jen know's the place and Mom has also been a victim!) at a fabulous store in Utah, to arrive. It all makes me giddy and wanting to decorate now! But I will wait a little bit longer. :) I just love the feeling!
I also figured that since I haven't posted about my wonderful trip to Utah, I'd share some stories from it. I'll post pictures later. I've been kinda lazy with that lately since I can't seem to kick this sickness.
We just LOVED playing with Cole! He is the cutest thing ever! We had been there for an hour or so when I went into Cole's room to see how Erin decorated it. She was in the other room and so I decided to call for her. I yelled "ERIN!" and not remember that there was a copy cat next to me, Cole yelled "ERIN!". In the other room I hear from Erin "Excuse me?!" I quickly corrected myself with "MOM!" and Cole followed suit. From then on I watched my mouth around him.
We went to church with them and Cole's really good friend, Ethan, sat across from us. As soon as the closing Amen was said, Cole (still stuck in the pew) called out "ETHAN!" and Ethan replied, "COLE!". Later, after church, we were heading out when Cole noticed a girl friend a ways down the hall. He proceeded to yell "I'M COMING! I'M COMING!" He is such a socialite!
Cole has definately gotten his mom's attitude! While we were sitting in the family room, I was waiting for Cole to come sit with me so we could read a story. He was standing in front of the tv and started playing with the VCR when I said "Cole, come read with me!". With one finger pointed in my direction, "JUST ONE MINUTE!"...and again, "JUST ONE MINUTE, KATY. WAIT!" He kept saying it with attitude until I finally convinced him to come play with me. :)
Enough of Cole. Erin and I went one morning to the amazing store (previously mention...I can't remember the exact name...Tao Pai...Oh I don't know) and Erin decided to have me push her around in a wheelchair so we could stay longer. She told me it's not that hard because Cole pushed her all the time and so I proceeded to push her first for a stop to the bathroom in the back. Let's just say by the time we got to the bathroom I was convinced that all that working out had done nothing for me because I was already winded and sweaty! Yikes! AND Cole could push her and have no problem?! What does that say about me?! So we went to the bathroom and after I came out, I was getting a drink and catching my breath trying to figure how I was going to make the whole store and I thought to ask Erin if she had taken off the brakes. She looked and realized the brakes had been on the whole time! No wonder Cole could push her around! She was nice enough to take the brake off for him! :)I felt better after that and we actually spent a while there and found many fun decorations for my house.
We had such a great time in Utah! Time with Cole, my sister, Lyle had much needed guy time with Bret, we all took a beautiful drive in the back country, and even got to see my grandpa Jack (I haven't seen him in 8 years). It was such a great time! Thanks Erin and Bret!
Other than that, life has been pretty eventless. Like I said, Lyle and I have been trying to get over these really bad allergies and so lately we have just been staying home and watching movies. It's been nice (aside from the sick part). Sunday is the Primary Program (this is our one year marker for being in primary) and then in two weeks we are looking forward to the Hanchett Family Reunion! Can't wait! Just staying busy and relaxing until then!
I also figured that since I haven't posted about my wonderful trip to Utah, I'd share some stories from it. I'll post pictures later. I've been kinda lazy with that lately since I can't seem to kick this sickness.
We just LOVED playing with Cole! He is the cutest thing ever! We had been there for an hour or so when I went into Cole's room to see how Erin decorated it. She was in the other room and so I decided to call for her. I yelled "ERIN!" and not remember that there was a copy cat next to me, Cole yelled "ERIN!". In the other room I hear from Erin "Excuse me?!" I quickly corrected myself with "MOM!" and Cole followed suit. From then on I watched my mouth around him.
We went to church with them and Cole's really good friend, Ethan, sat across from us. As soon as the closing Amen was said, Cole (still stuck in the pew) called out "ETHAN!" and Ethan replied, "COLE!". Later, after church, we were heading out when Cole noticed a girl friend a ways down the hall. He proceeded to yell "I'M COMING! I'M COMING!" He is such a socialite!
Cole has definately gotten his mom's attitude! While we were sitting in the family room, I was waiting for Cole to come sit with me so we could read a story. He was standing in front of the tv and started playing with the VCR when I said "Cole, come read with me!". With one finger pointed in my direction, "JUST ONE MINUTE!"...and again, "JUST ONE MINUTE, KATY. WAIT!" He kept saying it with attitude until I finally convinced him to come play with me. :)
Enough of Cole. Erin and I went one morning to the amazing store (previously mention...I can't remember the exact name...Tao Pai...Oh I don't know) and Erin decided to have me push her around in a wheelchair so we could stay longer. She told me it's not that hard because Cole pushed her all the time and so I proceeded to push her first for a stop to the bathroom in the back. Let's just say by the time we got to the bathroom I was convinced that all that working out had done nothing for me because I was already winded and sweaty! Yikes! AND Cole could push her and have no problem?! What does that say about me?! So we went to the bathroom and after I came out, I was getting a drink and catching my breath trying to figure how I was going to make the whole store and I thought to ask Erin if she had taken off the brakes. She looked and realized the brakes had been on the whole time! No wonder Cole could push her around! She was nice enough to take the brake off for him! :)I felt better after that and we actually spent a while there and found many fun decorations for my house.
We had such a great time in Utah! Time with Cole, my sister, Lyle had much needed guy time with Bret, we all took a beautiful drive in the back country, and even got to see my grandpa Jack (I haven't seen him in 8 years). It was such a great time! Thanks Erin and Bret!
Other than that, life has been pretty eventless. Like I said, Lyle and I have been trying to get over these really bad allergies and so lately we have just been staying home and watching movies. It's been nice (aside from the sick part). Sunday is the Primary Program (this is our one year marker for being in primary) and then in two weeks we are looking forward to the Hanchett Family Reunion! Can't wait! Just staying busy and relaxing until then!
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
For time and all eternity
We had the priviledge of being apart of Wes' and Katryna's wedding. We were able to be there when they were sealed in the Albuquerque, NM temple on August 22, 2009. It was a very busy weekend, but it was so much fun to see family together again. On Saturday, all the girls went to a fabulous nail and spa place and got manis and pedis and then went to Dions for lunch. Then it was time to get serious and set up for the wedding at the outside pavilion. It was beautiful! Katryna looked so beautiful and Wes looked very content with his bride. We are so happy for you two!
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
I have to just say...
Today I found out that a friend from EAC 's husband passed away from Lupus and Valley Fever. This has been on my mind all day and it really makes me just want to cry for them!
It has made me think of how greatly blessed I am to have all the time I have with my husband. He has been the best thing to ever happen to me and I can't imagine life without him. I find myself some days not FULLY appreciating what this great, amazing man has done for me and has made me happy to be alive and I realize that I can NEVER, EVER take the time I have with him for granted. Yes, we don't have children yet, but just look at the extra days I have had to grow closer to him and love him even more.
Thank you Heavenly Father for the years I have been so blessed with to spend it with my best friend and to be with him for eternity. What more could I ask for.
I love you, Lyle!
It has made me think of how greatly blessed I am to have all the time I have with my husband. He has been the best thing to ever happen to me and I can't imagine life without him. I find myself some days not FULLY appreciating what this great, amazing man has done for me and has made me happy to be alive and I realize that I can NEVER, EVER take the time I have with him for granted. Yes, we don't have children yet, but just look at the extra days I have had to grow closer to him and love him even more.
Thank you Heavenly Father for the years I have been so blessed with to spend it with my best friend and to be with him for eternity. What more could I ask for.
I love you, Lyle!
Sunday, August 16, 2009
More VanVleet Reunion Pictures
I know I didn't do too many pictures from the family reunion because I didn't have very many...I finally got some (thanks Mom) and so I thought I'd post some that haven't been posted on other's blogs.
There's a lot of them (I haven't yet figured how to do the collages...if any one knows feel free to fill me in) but I just loved all of these! These pictures are filled with cute kids because that was how the reunion was...filled with kids for lyle and I (and the other aunts) to have as much fun with as possible!
Enjoy!
I just love my brother-in-law!...
...And all my bros!
There's a lot of them (I haven't yet figured how to do the collages...if any one knows feel free to fill me in) but I just loved all of these! These pictures are filled with cute kids because that was how the reunion was...filled with kids for lyle and I (and the other aunts) to have as much fun with as possible!
Enjoy!
I just love my brother-in-law!...
...And all my bros!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Life:
This post is for my sister...since nothing is happening in life aside from the typical life, she thinks that I need to just post about Life. So here it is.
It's HOT! Day 19 of consecutive temps in the triple digits. Yuck! So life happens indoors mostly nowdays.
Lyle's work is still doing their typical retarded decision making and doing the non-needed stuff and ignoring the needed stuff. Ugh!
I've been working 1-5:30 at the flower shop (still love it!) but it makes for a long day when you have to spend the morning running errands, cleaning, dr appointments (I feel like I see one every week!), store, and then battling the insurance. THEN running home just to turn around and head to the gym.
At least when we both FINALLY sit down at night (around 8) we can relax with our typical...Lyle playing a computer game, I'm playing Mario Brother's 3 and both watching Angel on the laptop.
One fun thing is that we found Jaz a friend to play with at the park. Her name is Ariae and her owners live in the complex right against the park so their back gate opens to the park. She is also a lab and is about 7 months old and finally has more energy than Jaz. They run all over together and we enjoy talking to Erin and Robert. So when we head home, she is ACTUALLY tired and ready to fall asleep. It's great!
That's it...that's life as it is.
It's HOT! Day 19 of consecutive temps in the triple digits. Yuck! So life happens indoors mostly nowdays.
Lyle's work is still doing their typical retarded decision making and doing the non-needed stuff and ignoring the needed stuff. Ugh!
I've been working 1-5:30 at the flower shop (still love it!) but it makes for a long day when you have to spend the morning running errands, cleaning, dr appointments (I feel like I see one every week!), store, and then battling the insurance. THEN running home just to turn around and head to the gym.
At least when we both FINALLY sit down at night (around 8) we can relax with our typical...Lyle playing a computer game, I'm playing Mario Brother's 3 and both watching Angel on the laptop.
One fun thing is that we found Jaz a friend to play with at the park. Her name is Ariae and her owners live in the complex right against the park so their back gate opens to the park. She is also a lab and is about 7 months old and finally has more energy than Jaz. They run all over together and we enjoy talking to Erin and Robert. So when we head home, she is ACTUALLY tired and ready to fall asleep. It's great!
That's it...that's life as it is.
I told you so!
When I was still in high school, I took a trip (my first) to Mesa, AZ with the Ketchesons. While we were there, we all went to a pizza place called OrganStop Pizza. It was AMAZING! It's an organ that is hooked up to many other instruments and puppets and stuff and a man plays (off the top of his head) any requested music such as Phantom of the Opera, Star Wars, Sound of Music, The Little Mermaid, Mickey Mouse Club, etc...
Three years ago, I moved to Gilbert, AZ and tried to convince my husband and others that this place was worth going to see...but no-"No one wants to go to a place with the name organ stop!"
Three years later...our good friend Jake had his birthday and his awesome wife decided to suprise him with dinner with friends and family at -ORGAN STOP PIZZA! So we go and to my non-suprise...Lyle thinks it's awesome! and he tells me..."We should bring my family here to see this!"
I told you so!
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