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This year I took the time again to devote myself to making some killer costumes. We are all excited for Episode 7 to come out, so we decided to throw back to Episode 4 for Halloween.<br />
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For previous Halloween Posts, see:<br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2009/11/pumpkin-smash.html">Halloween 2009: Where the Wild Things Are</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween.html">Halloween 2010: UP</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2011/10/deep-in-hundred-acre-wood.html">Halloween 2011: Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-2012-world-of-pure-imagination.html">Halloween 2012: A World of Pure Imagination</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2014/09/halloween-2013-ive-got-no-strings.html" target="_blank">Halloween 2013: I've Got No Strings</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Han's costume was made by referencing photos from the movie and altering existing clothing and accessories to match. <span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">For Princess Leia, I referenced </span><a href="http://chucrew.com/Leia/dresspattern.html" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">this</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;"> and </span><a href="http://kay-dee.net/costumes/leia_anh/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">this</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">Baby Chewie was made by tweaking simple </span><a href="http://www.make-baby-stuff.com/baby-pants-baby-pattern.html" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">pants</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">, </span><a href="http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/10/peter-pan-costume.html" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">shirt</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">, and </span><a href="http://mycraftylifeasanairforcewife.com/sewing-patterns/hoodie-hood-tutorial/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">hood</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;"> patterns. </span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">For Luke, I made the gi found </span><a href="https://sew4consdotcom.wordpress.com/tag/free-childrens-gi-pattern/" style="text-align: start;" target="_blank">here</a><span style="font-size: xx-small; text-align: start;">. His shoes we just shoes covered with fabric with long tails that I could wrap around up his legs over his pants and safety pin at the top. </span></td></tr>
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May the force be with you this Halloween!<br />
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<br />dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-36729125206788734072014-09-09T22:45:00.002-06:002015-10-26T17:36:06.240-06:00Halloween 2013: I've Got No Strings<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This post is more than overdue, but as I am preparing to start on costumes for this year, I figured I'd better get pictures from last year posted! There aren't many pictures either, as I fit in a work trip to Germany and Italy right before Halloween. As a result, I didn't snap many pictures, and the ones I did aren't great.<br />
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This year, I let C decide what he wanted to be-- which was a vampire. I thought that was pretty lame, but at least I could make him a sweet velvet and satin cape with lots of fancy jewels and bling. He absolutely loved it.<br />
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My sweet little L was Pinocchio. I made everything for his costume but the yellow shirt. The hat took a couple of tries, but I ended up being very happy with it!<br />
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<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2009/11/pumpkin-smash.html">Halloween 2009: Where the Wild Things Are</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween.html">Halloween 2010: UP</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2011/10/deep-in-hundred-acre-wood.html">Halloween 2011: Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2012/10/halloween-2012-world-of-pure-imagination.html">Halloween 2012: A World of Pure Imagination</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-2015-force-awoke.html" target="_blank">Halloween 2015: The Force Awoke</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">For the hat, I used a Peter Pan hat to make a pattern. I cut out two, sewed them right sides together, turned inside out and finished the seam. Then I top-stitched the grosgrain ribbon. </td></tr>
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We saw a waterfall, chairs, and people. We also looked at the cakes."</div>
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pigs in a blanket, pigs-pigs, pigs-pigs, pigs in a blanket!"</div>
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Linus turned two in August! We had a "You Are My Sunshine" party for him since it is his favorite song and the only thing he'll sing. Sam gave my the idea inspired from <a href="http://www.dimpleprints.com/2013/03/yellow-and-grey-you-are-my-sunshine-party/" target="_blank">this</a> party and I just thought it was adorable. I decided to attempt a display in grand fashion like my friend, 3ReedDotters. (I am always SO inspired by her parties). I love how everything turned out!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mini Banana Cream Pie for Linus! He cried as we sang. He can't stand it when people unite in song. It freaks him out. </td></tr>
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He has grown so much! He says a few words and strings them together in simple sentences (mostly about what kind of food he'd like). He LOVES cars and anything with wheels. His favorite thing to do is cuddle, but running around the house with toy cars while giggling with Calvin is a close second. Here is Linus throughout the last year: <br />
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<br />dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-73812376211678734802013-09-16T13:52:00.001-06:002013-11-11T21:56:28.134-07:00Calvin Reviews<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am starting a new feature on this blog in which Calvin reviews restaurants, shows, and movies. I hope you enjoy experiencing these places through the eyes of a four year old.<br />
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<b>Could you tell me about the food?</b><br />
I got a silly pancake and the best part was the syrup. The syrup tasted so so so so so so so so so so good. There are lots of syrups. The butter kind looked like our syrup. The red and yellow syrups were the best. They were too good.<br />
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<b>How was the service?</b><br />
What's that?<br />
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<b>Would you come here again?</b><br />
YES!<br />
<span id="goog_2050891046"></span><span id="goog_2050891047"></span><br />dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-42278188742324015972013-05-05T16:50:00.000-06:002013-10-07T16:12:41.183-06:00Cruisin/BruisinBefore we moved, we were able to go on a family cruise on Disney Cruise Line! It was very exciting! We booked it back in January during the stresses of Phantom when we saw a "Kids sail free out of Galveston!" promo. We were sold. I'll let pictures tell the story. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calvin is very excited. We all wore our Mickey ears for embarkation day! (Because how many opportunities do you have to wear those things?) </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linus was already tired and fell asleep in the stroller by the time we boarded the boat. He spends much of his day trying to cuddle me and suck his thumb. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We had a rough start to our trip as on Sea Day #1, Calvin injured his hand getting it crushed in the hinge of a heavy ship door when it closed quickly. It was very sad. It hurt him so bad. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It got REALLY swollen and he wouldn't move his fingers or use his hand at all so we got it X-rayed on board (kind of a neat souvenir???). Luckily, none of his bones were broken, and he cheered up after a couple days. Elsa, our stateroom attendant was so sweet and delivered ice packs to our room that night in addition to our towel animals and chocolates. :)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The hinge that got him. That door is so heavy and half of his hand was stuck in it when it slammed shut. OUCH.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Character breakfast at Parrot Cay on Sea Day #2. At first Linus didn't really know what to think. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Then he decided he really liked the large stuffed animals who were coming over to greet him and hug him.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calvin was really into it, but sad that they wouldn't sit down and eat with us. He wanted some more personal one-on-one time with the characters. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our little spot. We found this spot on the ship one of the first days and had to visit it at least 3 times every day. Calvin and Linus would sit there forever watching the ocean and the boat cutting through the water. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Where's Linus? Every meal went pretty much like this. Halfway through the cruise, he decided to use the tablecloth instead and almost knocked over drinks, plates, condiments, etc. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Towel animals every night! Thanks, Elsa!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful Seven Mile Beach in Georgetown, Grand Cayman. We've been to Grand Cayman twice, and it is my favorite stop I've ever been in the Caribbean. The water is BEAUTIFUL and the town feels so safe and nice. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tendering back to the Disney Magic. The boys only lasted on the beach for about an hour. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hooking the tender boat to the ship so we can board again. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">On port days, we took advantage of the emptiness of the ship. On sea days, the pools were so crowded- to a point that they were unswimmable. On port days, however, everyone was enjoying their port adventures, so we took advantage of that and had onboard swimming experiences then. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ice cream break!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Enjoying lunch at Topsider Buffet on Deck 9.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linus is really into greeting animals. He said "hi" to this pigeon about 100 times.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The staterooms on the Disney Magic were so great. So clean and spacious (for a cruise ship). One of my favorite parts about it was the BATHTUB! I was so happy to not have to try to give my kids showers (they kinda freak out, screaming and crying). Yay for family friendliness!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">One of the nights, Calvin played in the Oceaneer Club and Linus in the nursery and Tyler and I enjoyed the time by ourselves. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We enjoyed walking the decks at sunset. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And had an AMAZING dinner at Palo, the premier restaurant on board. The food was so good. I will not even try to describe it, but the <b>Grilled Portobello Mushroom and Polenta </b>with a Roasted Shallot Sauce and a parmesan crisp was one of the most amazing things I've ever eaten. When Tyler eats the most delicious food, this is the face he makes. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calvin turned four while we were on board! Linus went to the nursery in the morning and we let Calvin dictate his entire birthday morning. For breakfast, he ate cinnamon rolls, a PB&J Typhoon pancake, and just had to have water, apple juice, AND chocolate milk. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chocolate mousse cake for dessert! Nuno, Edgar, and the rest of the wait staff sang "Happy Birthday" to him at Animator's Palette.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The entrance to the third rotational dining restaurant, Lumiere's. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is the Lobby Atrium on the Disney Magic with a huge chandelier by famous glass artist Dale Chihuly.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calvin and Tyler captaining the cruise ship simulator.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Calvin in the "Friendship Rocks!" show on the last day of the cruise. You can see him just behind Mickey. He was very proud that he learned the dance and got to be on stage. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Time to disembark! We had so much fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I spent 8 hours by myself with the kids waiting for our flight. It was the ultimate test of endurance. We passed the time looking out the window, </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">laying on the dirty floor (NOT my favorite activity),</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">climbing behind chairs (also not my favorite), </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">and laying all over mommy. It was long. We were all tired. And 12 hours later, we arrived in Tucson for our next adventure. </td></tr>
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I am so glad we all got to go on this cruise before Tyler starts his new job. And I am so glad it was such a long vacation (6 nights). The first two days were really rough. It is hard to figure out how to travel happily with kids, especially when they have broken hands and are getting sick and are tired and cranky. Two days in and I was scared that the whole week would be horrible. But, we figured it out, and it ended up being such a fun and DELICIOUS time. dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-40242209583811587872013-05-05T11:08:00.003-06:002013-05-05T11:08:54.687-06:00RelocationTyler got a job offer with IBM in Tucson, AZ, so we have decided to
relocate there. We are so excited to be close to so much family, but are
sad to be leaving Utah and Spanish Fork, where we have made so many
good friends. Preparing to move was slightly hectic, but luckily IBM has
an excellent relocation package, so we didn't have to do the actual
packing and moving. We'll arrive in Tucson just in time for summer!
Eeeks.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love this picture of some of our stuff piled up ready for packing. I think it is a great snippet of our life. </td></tr>
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<br />dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-373485562645025482013-03-05T10:26:00.000-07:002013-05-05T10:35:36.388-06:00Closing NightThe beginning of this year until now has been a whirlwind of crazy busyness and I am just now getting a chance to get caught up on blogging.<br />
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January was spent completely immersed in BYU's The Phantom of the Opera. We ran for three weeks, and I have to say it was the best experience I have ever had working on a theater production. The production was fantastic, the performances amazing, the cast incomparable, and the work a delight. I had been working on this show for over a year, and it was quite a difficult one to get over. I put my heart and soul into the work on this show and I could feel that the designers, directors, technicians, cast, and orchestra did too. It had been a while since I had worked on something that I felt so many people were so committed to (probably not since being in the Pride of Arizona Drumline). I worked hard, felt challenged, and felt immensely successful at my job. That is a wonderful feeling. <br />
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On February 2nd, the show closed, and I would no longer end the day with 1,200 people giving a standing ovation. I don't have another project in the works until Stadium of Fire, so it was back to my other job of being household manager and child nurturer. It felt so good to get caught up on those responsibilities that were neglected for a month, but I will say it was an adjustment. I do believe that the most rewarding and important work I can do in this life is at home with my husband and children. I will also say that mothers do not get the same instant gratification and feedback that working on a popular and successful show will get you. I cried for about a week. It was weird. And hard.<br />
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I am now feeling much better. I got over it and am once again focused on all the other amazing things I get to do every day. We have so much we have been learning and doing and preparing for. I will update as I can.<br />
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Here are some pictures from the wonderful production. The production photos are copyright Handleycraft Photography.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caroline Morris as Carlotta in Hannibal. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DeLaney Westfall singing "Think of Me"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Janell Turley, Adam Purcell, and DeLaney Westfall did amazing makeup, hair, and mask designs for "Il Muto."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Carlotta and Christine in "Il Muto"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sam Bostwick and Brad Robins as the opera managers, Firmin and Andre. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Music of the Night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Music of the Night</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Descending into the lair. Preston Yates and DeLaney Westfall were so amazing every single night. </td></tr>
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dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-41201254382056197052013-02-21T11:01:00.002-07:002013-02-21T11:06:01.480-07:00Harlem ShakingWell, the Harlem Shake video craze is almost over as quickly as it started, but here is ours for your viewing pleasure:<br />
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If you're confused, you can read about it <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem_Shake_(meme)" target="_blank">here</a>.dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-77162367923740257272012-10-24T20:03:00.000-06:002014-05-04T15:11:35.875-06:00how we spent the weekendA couple of weeks ago, we imagined that there was to be a Star Wars-themed restaurant and we were hired as creative consultants to come up with its menu. Yes, we are geeks. And yes, we were very entertained. I do think our dishes would be better than this though:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These are real. Read about them <a href="http://foodbeast.com/content/2012/01/04/quick-restaurants-new-star-wars-burgers/">here</a>. My question is- what are those white chunks on the Jedi Burger?</td></tr>
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Our restaurant would be much classier. My plan is to go on 24-hour Restaurant Battle and pitch it. Here is the sample menu for your perusal.Thanks to Carson and Steven for helping us come up with the list!<br />
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<u>Appetizers</u><br />
Wedge Antilles Salad (with Croutaun Tauns)<br />
Roasted Sebulbutternut Squash <br />
Naboochos<br />
Mon Calimari<br />
Spinach and Arti-force-choke Dip<br />
Star Destroysters<br />
Buffalo X-wings <br />
Dengarlic Bread<br />
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<u>Soups</u><br />
Rancorn Chowder<br />
Wattomato Basil<br />
Zuppa Tuskana Raider <br />
Twi'Leek Soup<br />
Chicken Brothans <br />
Shmiso Soup<br />
Kit Fistew<br />
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<u>Entrees</u> (Each entree comes with your choice of Fry'leks or I Thought They Smelled Bad on the Out-side Salad)<br />
Boba Fettucini<br />
Obi-wan Kenobean Chili<br />
Ewok-charred Salmon <br />
Yavindaloo<br />
Baby Dewback Ribs<br />
Chicken Walker Cacciatore<br />
Pad Thai Fighters <br />
Chile Millenium Fal-con Carne<br />
Queen Amidalasagne<br />
Wompratatouille <br />
Han Solo Mein<br />
Droidekasserole <br />
Wampanini<br />
Roast Porkins Tenderloin <br />
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<u>Children's Menu</u><br />
Sy's Noodles<br />
Tattoiners<br />
Mon Mothmunch<br />
Admiral Ackbars<br />
C-3PO's<br />
Hoth Dog<br />
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<u>Breakfast</u><br />
Princess Leia Organic Granola <br />
Salacious Crumb Donuts<br />
Yodagurt<br />
Grand Moffins<br />
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<u>Desserts</u><br />
Wookiee Lime Pie<br />
Mos Eiscream<br />
Creme Bruleia<br />
Dagobahnanas Foster<br />
Qui-gon Gingerbread <br />
That's No Moon Pie<br />
Count Dookookies<br />
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<u>Drinks</u><br />
Zam Wassail<br />
Uncle Owen and Aunt Brew <br />
Darth Mault<br />
Apple Palpatini<br />
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We had a few more, but boiled the menu down to this. Any other good ones you can think of?<br />
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Also, have you seen the mind-boggling perversion that is Kinect Star Wars? A great article <a href="http://popwatch.ew.com/2012/04/05/star-wars-dancing-leia/">here.</a> dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-65782889745766858772012-10-19T13:40:00.002-06:002015-10-26T17:36:48.049-06:00Halloween 2012: A World of Pure Imagination<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I love making Halloween costumes. I really do. Something about it gets me so excited. I know when I have more kids I may not be able to handcraft everybody's costumes like I've done so far, but in the meantime, I am enjoying every minute of Halloween-costume craftiness. Previous years <a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2011/10/deep-in-hundred-acre-wood.html">here</a>, <a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween.html">here</a> and <a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2009/11/pumpkin-smash.html">here</a>. <br />
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***For previous Halloween Posts, see:<br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2009/11/pumpkin-smash.html">Halloween 2009: Where the Wild Things Are</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween.html">Halloween 2010: UP</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2011/10/deep-in-hundred-acre-wood.html">Halloween 2011: Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2014/09/halloween-2013-ive-got-no-strings.html" target="_blank">Halloween 2013: I've Got No Strings</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-2015-force-awoke.html" target="_blank">Halloween 2015: The Force Awoke</a><br />
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I also know at some point Calvin will realize that children generally choose their own costume for Halloween. So far, he thinks that Halloween is where Mommy chooses something and makes a neat costume for you to wear. We are going with that as long as he'll let me. <br />
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This year, we are Willy Wonka and an Oompa Loompa. Thanks for Amberlyn for taking the pictures! Here is an inspiration picture:<br />
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Calvin as Mr. Willy Wonka:<br />
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<u>Willy Wonka Costume</u> - $14 total</div>
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Tuxedo Jacket- $4 (DI Thrift Store)</div>
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Fabric Spray Paint in Lavender - $3 (Hobby Lobby)</div>
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Vest- $0 (had on hand)</div>
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Purple embellishment for vest - $1.49 (Joann Fabrics)</div>
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White shirt - $0 (had on hand)</div>
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Dress pants - $0 (had on hand)</div>
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Shoes - $0 (had on hand)</div>
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Cardboard for hat - $0 (had on hand)</div>
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Fabric for hat - $2 (Joann Fabrics)</div>
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Fabric for bow tie - $1 (Joan Fabrics)</div>
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Ribbon for hat and bow tie - $0 (had on hand) </div>
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Dowel for cane - $1 (Hobby Lobby)</div>
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Drawer knob for cane - $1.49 (Hobby Lobby)</div>
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I painted the Jacket and added decoration on the vest with a hot glue gun. The bow tie is made from a long strip of fabric and tied pretty. Besides that, all I had to make was the hat and the cane. The cane is just a painted dowel with a fancy drawer pull on top of it. The hat is the only thing I made from scratch. Here's how it went: </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I started with a priority mail box and formed it into a circle, cutting strips at the top and the bottom. The top strips got folded in to form the top of the hat, the bottom strips were folded out to form the brim. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hot glued a circle of cardboard on the top to make it solid. and the edge of a paper plate around the brim to do the same. Then I bent the cardboard to shape the brim. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I began covering the hat with the fabric using Mod Podge, beginning with a circle on the top. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I just painted the hat with Mod Podge and kept covering and pressing down the fabric as I rotated the hat. Calvin took this picture!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lastly, I put a ribbon around the bottom edge, covering up the ugly seam I had. That's it!</td></tr>
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Next is our little Oompa Loompa!<br />
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<u>Oompa Loompa Costume </u>- $15 total</div>
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Brown turtleneck - $3.88 (Wal-mart)</div>
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White bias tape for stripes - $1 (Wal-mart)</div>
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Heat N Bond Transfer Paper - $0 (had on hand) </div>
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Fabric for pants - $2 (Joann Fabrics)</div>
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Velcro for suspenders - $1 (Hobby Lobby) </div>
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Tights - $2.88 (Wal-mart)</div>
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Brown fabric marker for tights - $1 (Hobby Lobby)</div>
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Big Buttons - $1 (Hobby Lobby)</div>
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Pom pom balls - $1 (Hobby Lobby) </div>
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Felt for booties - $0 (had on hand)</div>
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White cream makeup for eye brows - $1 (Wal-mart)</div>
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Kool-aid for hair dye - $.25 </div>
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To make my Oompa Loompa, I added stripes to a turtleneck shirt using white bias tape using Heat N Bond transfer paper. You could also sew or hot glue these on as well. I drew stripes on the tights with a brown fabric marker. I tried to find some white pants to begin with, but couldn't find any so I decided to just make them. </div>
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Other Halloween Years:<br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2009/11/pumpkin-smash.html">Halloween 2009: Where the Wild Things Are</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2010/10/halloween.html">Halloween 2010: UP</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2011/10/deep-in-hundred-acre-wood.html">Halloween 2011: Deep in the Hundred Acre Wood</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2014/09/halloween-2013-ive-got-no-strings.html">Halloween 2013: I've Got No Strings</a><br />
<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2015/10/halloween-2015-force-awoke.html" target="_blank">Halloween 2015: The Force Awoke</a></div>
dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-13123223696151049152012-09-10T22:17:00.001-06:002012-09-10T22:36:55.856-06:00a Northwest JauntMany of you know how much I<a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2010/07/where-has-ore-gone-boys-where-has-ore.html"> love</a> the Oregon Coast. Well, I pine for it more and more these days ever since a <a href="http://echoesofmyfootsteps.blogspot.com/">dear friend of mine</a> moved to the Portland area. I saved all my pennies over the past year and skipped town for a weekend to visit! I had already cancelled this trip once due to an unfortunate back injury... but I was not going to be stopped this time!<br />
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Linus got to come with me since he still flies free, and it was such a nice break from the norm. Taking care of one baby is enormously simpler than taking care of a baby and a 3 1/2 year old who thinks he's 20. Calvin and Tyler stayed and had some nice daddy-son bonding time. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Linus LOVED the plane ride. I don't think I have ever seen him so excited. He just kept looking out the window and giggling. He was SO tired, but wouldn't close his eyes for a minute. He just grinned like this the whole way.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kate hadn't been to the coast yet, so we made our way there. First stop- Tillamook, of course. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">As we arrived, we posed the babies for a picture. It didn't seem strange at the time, but now it looks as if they were going to tour the factory alone. We want to do a separate blog about the adventures of two one-year-olds travelling the world together. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cannon Beach. Joe with his pail and shovel. And Linus with a handful of sand about to enter his mouth.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And no trip to Cannon Beach would be complete without clam chowder from Ecola Seafood. I love that place. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We visited the Lahsenes as well. They are always such wonderful hosts! (Here is Adrian, Susie, and Jake. Marcel is not pictured)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And of course, a<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQSNhk5ICTI"> DOUBLE RAINBOW</a> to signify the end of the trip!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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I had such a wonderful, relaxing time eating delicious food and playing with amazing friends. The four days went by so fast- I wish I could've stayed longer. But I did miss my Tyler and Calvin. It was good to come back home. Maybe we just need to all move up there.....dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-54118506405580491432012-09-10T22:00:00.000-06:002012-09-10T22:35:42.148-06:00Linus had a birthday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I cannot believe it. Linus is one year old. This year has gone so fast! It's crazy!<br />
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Here are some stats:<br />
Height: 28 1/4 (5-10%tile)<br />
Weight: 19 lbs 8 oz (5-10%tile)<br />
Head: 45.4 cm (25%tile)<br />
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People think since he's chunky that he's really big. He's not really. He's chunky all right, but he's still pretty small for his age. He's just a <span style="font-size: large;">shrunken chunken</span>. I love it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We made a six layer cake from an idea we saw on Pinterest. It was so fun and colorful and I was so happy with how it turned out!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is his favorite toy "Socks" given to him last Christmas by his Aunt Kayla. He LOVES this little guy. He gave me the idea to make a colors cake. </td></tr>
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He was pooping colors for days.<br />
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I love this boy so much. It is so strange to me, but he is so different than Calvin. By Calvin's 1st birthday, he had so many tricks primed to impressed any onlookers who would give him attention. (He's still this way)<br />
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Linus, on the other hand, does not seem to have any urge to perform or impress. He's happy and content (unless he needs to voice his opinion, in which case he screams loudly). He thinks and observes and does things so subtly and gently that you will miss them if you turn your head for a moment. He is so cuddly and loving and would be content just snuggling with me for hours. His favorite thing to do besides snuggling with mommy is watching and playing with Calvin. Calvin can make him laugh more than anyone else in the world. They are the cutest brothers.<br />
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He also likes:<br />
playing in the toilet (if you see him headed into the bathroom and he notices you approaching him, he'll bump his crawl into overdrive frantically trying to get to the toilet before you can stop him, giggling all the while)<br />
putting things into the toilet<br />
flushing the toilet<br />
unrolling toilet paper<br />
putting things into shoes (he's like <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sinterklaas">Sinterklaas</a>, filling the shoes of good little Dutch boys and girls with goodies)<br />
eating bread and bananas (he'll eat anything, but if either of these things is visible, he won't stop shouting until it is in his mouth)<br />
sucking his thumb (we may pay for this later, but right now it's so cute how he calms himself down) <br />
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We have our sixth broken bone in six weeks...<br />
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I am counting each one of my fractured vertebrae separately to sound dramatic, but poor Linus just broke his arm last week as he dove off the changing table when the babysitter turned her head. I think he felt inspired by all of our Olympics watching. It was very sad. And the babysitter felt very bad.<br />
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But now he remains as happy as he can be, hobbling around on his splinted arm. What I cannot believe, is that he is going to be ONE YEAR OLD in just 2 weeks! That is crazy.<br />
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It has been quite an interesting 2 months, but my back is healing well, and the summer is coming to a close. Here are some pictures for all to enjoy!<br />
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At the last <a href="http://fleaology.blogspot.com/">fleaology</a> sale that I told you all I was <a href="http://mitchandmickey.blogspot.com/2012/04/flea-ing-for-fun.html">very excited</a> about, I found a great bird cage and metal stand. They were separate pieces, but I knew they'd go well together and look great in my living room. I spray painted them both with a hammered gun metal grey finish and affixed the bird cage on top of the stand. The combination was something that could easily have been sold for at least 3x what I paid for it. Yay for being cheap!<br />
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Calvin and I each made a bird to go in it.<br />
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<br />dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-37112315099300027622012-07-10T08:16:00.002-06:002012-07-10T08:16:39.852-06:00CatchupI have so much to update, but it's always a matter of getting my pictures and such in order. I will make a concerted effort this week to update though. Things that are happening:<br />
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Stadium of Fire was such a great show to work on this year!<br />
Linus is almost 11 months old. (Crazy!)<br />
I got in an accident and got 5 fractures in my spine...<br />
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So, things are a little crazy right now. I will begin playing catchup soon.dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-30462735291185295022012-06-05T23:01:00.003-06:002012-06-05T23:01:52.154-06:00Tulip Fest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I didn't use to like flowers all that much. Maybe it's because I grew up in Arizona and didn't really see them much or maybe it's because I was a determined Tomboy for most of my life. When I went to Japan, that all changed. Flowers run rampant there. On Hokkaido, I saw fields of lavender and tulips and dozens of other flowers I don't know the names of. Everyone's front yards were painstakingly maintained and absolutely beautiful.</div>
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I remember very clearly one day as I rode past a house in Hakodate whose lawn was filled with tulips. Hundreds of tulips of all shapes and sizes and colors covered the lawn. I was speechless. It was beautiful. I actually started tearing up and taking pictures like crazy. I noticed that my indifference towards flowers had definitely changed. </div>
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Every year the Tulip Festival at Thanksgiving Point comes and goes. I have always wanted to go, but I always miss it. Not this year. This year, my friend and I went and it did not disappoint. I wish I had a better camera.</div>
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<br />dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-13794913117067121462012-05-18T10:46:00.002-06:002012-05-18T10:46:29.686-06:00"I am big three!"<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I cannot believe that I have been a mother for three years already. I know I am not saying anything new, but time really does fly. Here are some of his favorite things! I used his quotes most of the time, unless he would only give me a nonsense answer (his best friend is not "popsicle friend"??).<br />
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1. What is your favorite color? <i style="color: black;">red</i><br />
2. What is your favorite toy? <i style="color: black;">my</i><span style="color: black;"> </span><i style="color: black;">garbage truck (he likes that it makes a cat sound and he says he's throwing away a cat)</i><br />
3. What is your favorite fruit? <span style="color: black;"><i>bananas</i></span><br />
4. What is your favorite tv show? <span style="color: black;"><i>Wonder Pets</i></span><br />
5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? <i style="color: black;">peanut butter and jelly</i><br />
6. What is your favorite outfit? <i style="color: black;">my orange shark shirt and blue shorts</i><br />
7. What is your favorite game? <span style="color: black;"><i>Candyland, Hi-Ho-Cherry-o, UNO, Blockus, and Jenga</i></span><br />
8. What is your favorite snack? <i style="color: black;">fruit snacks</i><br />
9. What is your favorite animal? <i style="color: black;">cute, little animals (he loves baby animals)</i><br />
10. What is your favorite song? <i style="color: black;">Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious</i><br />
11. What is your favorite book? <i style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Old-MacDonald-Drives-Tractor-Carter/dp/1596430230"></a></i><i style="color: black;">The Little Engine That Could</i><br />
12. Who is your best friend? <i style="color: black;">Linus</i><br />
13. What is your favorite cereal? <i style="color: black;">"moldy green" Cheerios (multi-grain)</i><br />
14. What is your favorite thing to do outside? <i style="color: black;">swing on the swings</i><br />
15. What is your favorite drink? <i style="color: black;">pink juice</i><br />
16. What is your favorite holiday? <i style="color: black;">Christmas and Halloween and Easter time too</i><br />
17. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? <i style="color: black;">Mooch, Mike, and Lizard</i><br />
18. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? <i style="color: black;">Pancakes!</i><br />
19. What do you want for dinner on your birthday? <i style="color: black;">a pizza cake</i><br />
20. What do you want to be when you grow up? <i style="color: black;">a tiger</i><i></i><br />
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We celebrated his birthday while we were at Disneyland, and he reveled in the festivities all weekend as each cast member wished him a "happy birthday!"<i> </i>We opened his presents at IHOP, where they made him a custom Sad Face pancake. He is obsessed with sadness. He finds pictures of people being sad in every book, draws sad faces, and even asks the people at Costco to draw a sad face instead of a happy face as they check our receipt at the exit. Since sad faces seem to be harder to come by than happy faces, he was very excited that this pancake came out sad. He's such a funny guy.<br />
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Developmentally, he is astounding. He has been potty-trained for a few months now (even through the night!). He has the most imaginative play with all of his toys and stuffed animals. He knows all of his letters (upper and lowercase), and is working on sounding out words. He talks SO much and has the most amazing vocabulary. He seems to understand pretty adult concepts, which sometimes makes Tyler and me expect him to be more mature than he is. We often have to remind ourselves that he is only three. He sings along to almost every song we sing (and knows all the words), and tells the most amazing stories. He is so polite and sweet, and I just can't wait to see what this life has to offer this wonderful boy! Can you tell that I am just bonkers over my little boy? I love him so much.<br />
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</tbody></table>dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-90070584498854656532012-05-17T21:50:00.000-06:002012-05-17T21:50:02.208-06:00I Just Love This PlaceIn April, we made our first trip to Disneyland as a family of four. We met my mom and sisters there and had so much fun (as always). We had been talking to Calvin about our Disneyland trip for WEEKS, so he was very excited to go. Every night before bed, he would ask us to tell him a story about Calvin and Linus going to Disneyland. We would describe everything in great detail, so he was ecstatic when the day arrived!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was a little worried about being at Disneyland with a 8 month old baby, but Linus was a champ. In fact, I am pretty sure it was the best 2 days of his life since he would prefer to be snuggled up to me all hours of the day. I brought the wrap I made and he just snuggled against me all day. I could even scooch him down a little bit and secretly nurse him in line. I am pretty sure he would have loved to spend each day like that if it was up to him.<br />
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Calvin had so much fun too! The dark rides made him nervous, but he absolutely loved the Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters! He rode it 3 times and kept asking to go back. Other favorites were It's a Small World, the Jungle Cruise, and the Finding Nemo Submarines. We also watched the Jedi Training Academy, and though he was too young to be chosen as a Padawan, the instructors could feel that he was strong with the force and gave him a certificate anyway. He was very excited.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Disneyland Coke and a Churro. Two of my favorite things in the world.</td></tr>
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Just like last year, one of the highlights was when we met Mickey. Calvin was so excited, but surprised when Mickey didn't speak to him, but was only gesturing. He must have assumed that Mickey only speaks sign language, because he quickly adapted and signed "I Love You" to him. It was so precious. I love that kid. He gave Mickey a big hug, said goodbye, and notified me on the way out that "that Mickey can't talk like the one on TV because he doesn't have a mouth that moves." Nothing gets past this kid.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Morning Day 2. He is too tired to even go in. He said he needed to sleep some more as he laid down on the esplanade. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">He is starstruck as he attempts to speak to Lighting McQueen and Mater.</td></tr>
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I wish that I had more pictures, especially ones with my dear mom and sisters, but alas, we were having too much fun to be able to take pictures.<br />
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Perhaps the best moment of the weekend was watching the fireworks, with Linus sleeping against me, and Calvin on Tyler's shoulders. Calvin ooo-ed and aaah-ed at all the "magic" that was shooting up in the air. He gasped when Tinkerbell flew down from the Matterhorn to light up the castle. He recapped the adventures that we had on all the rides. And he crashed as into his bed the moment we got back to the hotel. <br />
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THE RULES <br />
1. Post these rules. <br />
3. Answer the questions provided by the one who tagged you. <br />
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag. <br />
5. Tag 11 people. <br />
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MY ANSWERS <br />
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1. What were you doing before this? Getting caught up on TV shows. We just watched a bunch of 30 Rock and Up All Night.<br />
2. What's your most common grocery item? Milk- it does a body good. Do we say that anymore?<br />
3. If you could go on any vacation, what/where would it be? Well, of course Japan would be my first choice. I have wanted to go back there ever since I left. Besides Japan, it would be New Zealand because I like Hobbits, sheep, and Flight of the Conchords. <br />
4. Paper or digital? I do a lot of digital and am not afraid of it. But when it come to reading, planning, or editing- definitely paper.<br />
5. Favorite pair of shoes? My orange leather Born shoes. <br />
6. What instrument do you wish you knew how to play? The banjo. <br />
7. Would you rather smell like Limburger cheese all the time or have no teeth (and no way of replacing them)? I'd rather smell. Hopefully, my loved ones would get used to it. I feel like I have experienced having no teeth in a recurring dream that I have and it is scary. And I need my teeth to eat delicious food!<br />
8. If you had a $1,000 shopping spree, but could only spend it at one store, what store would it be? Costco. <br />
9. City or country? This is really hard because I like both for many reasons. I guess live a simple life in the country and then travel and play in the city.<br />
10. Movie or song that makes you cry every time? Toy Story 3. It can be any part of the movie and even on mute for goodness sake, and I will start crying. <br />
11. Where is your happy place? Disneyland. And the Tillamook Cheese Factory. And home.<br />
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MY QUESTIONS<br />
1. Where is your favorite place to eat? <br />
2. If you had a day off from your normal daily responsibilities, what would you do?<br />
3. What is your favorite city?<br />
4. If you could have any superpower, what would it be?<br />
5. Would you rather be in a room with 50 wasps or 50 snakes?<br />
6. What is your favorite chore?<br />
7. What is your least favorite chore?<br />
8. If you could have 30 extra minutes a day to do anything you want, how would you spend that time? <br />
9. Celebrity you wish you looked like?<br />
10. Movie that makes you cry every time?<br />
11. When is the last time you had a really good laugh?<br />
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TAGGED FRIENDS<br />
Leah Florence, Marianne Ohran, Jenn Reed, Carla Cankles, Frances Johnsondannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-16303773248117071892012-04-27T13:11:00.003-06:002012-04-27T13:12:08.323-06:00Baby Mine<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Linus looks just like Baby Dumbo, blue eyes and all. As Dumbo is one of the cutest things ever animated, I am okay with this. I just want to snuggle him all day long, and he is okay with that. </div>
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Calvin said the other day, "Linus is just a little butterball." I have to agree. And I love it.</div>dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5600085441423176377.post-4603554499390273642012-04-24T20:11:00.002-06:002012-04-25T16:09:24.394-06:00She's so Crafty<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Do you ever have those weeks where everything just comes together and you finish almost every project that has been laying around waiting to be finished? They usually happen for me right before people come to visit us. This last one was amazing; I finished 3 big projects that I had started months ago! I am so happy with the results (much much better than my failed valance a few weeks back- some of you have heard that story).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First, my entryway bench. The before picture is on the right. Tyler's mom let us take it from the condo and I had big plans for it. I painted it black, made a faux seat with fake leather and furniture nails, and covered the heart with a metal key holder from Hobby Lobby. Total makeover- $13. I love it as our key and purse bench.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stitched paper wall hangings. I was inspired by some sewn paper I saw on Pinterest. I found a blimp picture, poked some holes in some pretty scrapbook paper, and then sewed it like a lacing card. Then I glued them to some canvases I had painted black. This project was so fun for me. Total cost- $5. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lastly, my book page rosette wreath. I found the tutorial on Pinterest, and I LOVE the way this looks. This was super cheap to make, but took for-ev-er. The tutorial even said it would take a long time, but I somehow didn't believe it. 350 book pages, 20 hot glue sticks, 5 burns on the fingertips, and 8 hours later I had a beautiful wreath! Total cost- $6. </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Time to start some new projects! I am moving on to our bedroom, and I am very excited with the design I have in my head. Think turn of the century Audubon guide/nature sketchbooks. I can't wait!dannieyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14199941430175274665noreply@blogger.com0