steal of a deal part deux

We wanted to celebrate the last day of summer vacation at Seven Peaks. I don't have a single picture of Gavin because now that he is old and tall enough to go on rides by himself, he does and I didn't see him more than a few minutes the whole time we were there.

Milo, August, Chad and I had a grand time lounging in the wave pool {that for the record I remember being way more cool when I was little}

If is offical Gus hates hats, or at least big ugly ones that keep the sun off his face

steal of a deal

Trafalga is doing a great promotion right now with Seven peaks $34.95 gets you a year pass to both. We of course took advantage.

Crazy idea lets put August on the bumper boats he loved it until he got soaked.

we all did.

Inaugural

I am documenting the first ever family reunion for Chads family. It was low key {mutual dell and swimming at Lindon pool} but we had a blast. I meant to take lots of pics but this is all I ended up getting...enjoy!

bluebird

Doesn't everyone wish they still had ice cream and soda fountains around, well they do in Logan.

The Bluebird.

Old fashioned down to the iron port and the banana split dishes.

family

We spent the 9th annual Lines Family Reunion up Logan Canyon. Was it fun you ask? I think you already know the answer. YES!

With fishing, the zoo, catching up on sleep, eating what we caught, using a bucket for a shower, we always have a blast with this bunch!

clean...er

Maybe it is the anxiety of back to school but I have been nesting like a pregnant woman. Here are a few

Item #1
The boys closet. Cramming two boys into one closet is sometimes a challenge, especially at the rate that I buy shoes for them. I have to make room for school clothes of course, so it was time to organize.

Item #2
This is a bit of a confession as well, I am CONSTANTLY ripping pages out of magazines. Diy projects, websites I want to remember, gift ideas, rooms I like, etc. This habit started with some interior design classes I took long ago and after watching some documentary about a lady who died in her house full of torn out pages I simply had to make a change. This is some of what I threw away.

battle wound

Gus had a little battle with the driveway last week...
The drive way won.

We called him Rudy all week long.

findings

Back when Domino was still being delivered to me each month {tear, tear} I fell in love with an amazing vintage lucite mirrored tray.

I simply had to have it, but really who has 150.00 lying around for a clear tray? Not me, so I have been on the search for one that is just as wonderful but more in my price range. I looked at this one

{$55}

and this one

{$100-$650}

and this one


{$34.95}

and then I got lucky, my good old standby IKEA came through with this one. And even better I found it in the AS IS section for 1.99!!

Come to my house I will serve you drinks on my wonderful lucite serving tray.

the candy man can

Need something fun to do, go tour the Sweets Candy Factory. Even if you aren't into the candy, they give you these awesome hair nets.

Even August got one.

Thanks tiff you always

come up with the best ideas.

where did you go

I am realizing that summer holiday is coming to a close, and just like every year I haven't checked off much of my "summer to do list."

{door mat from target}

I think I need to get on that, because pretty soon all my time is going to be spent with school clothes shopping, PTA meetings and such.

opposites attract

Ebony & Ivory

Living together in harmony

pretty in pink...& teal

Recipe for the best 30th birthday party

start with 1 awesome 80's prom theme

then mix with

2 terrific costumes

40 of the best hits from the 80's

3 hours of dancing

stir in 1 homage to "rad"

add a pinch of Boy George

and you end up with

THIS

& this

and this

Annie's birthday was simply the best. We had such a blast, what a better way to celebrate turning 30!

Prom 1980

dinner tonight

I don't mind cooking at all but what I detest is deciding what to cook, finding something that everyone in my family likes can be difficult, but this dinner is ALWAYS a favorite with EVERYONE

It is super easy and fast, I promise you and your kids will love it.

{I added peas}

Carbonara
Ingredients:

•Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
•1 pound pasta, such as spaghetti or rigatoni
•1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (enough to coat bottom of pan)
•1/4 pound pancetta (Italian bacon), chopped
•1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
•5 to 6 cloves garlic, chopped
•1/2 cup dry white wine
•2 large egg yolks
•Freshly grated Romano cheese
•Handful of finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish

Directions:

1. Put a large saucepot of water on to boil. Add a liberal amount of salt and the pasta. Cook to al dente, about 8 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the olive oil and pancetta. Brown pancetta 2 minutes. Add red pepper flakes and garlic and cook 2 to 3 minutes more. Add wine and stir up all the pan drippings.

3. In a separate bowl, beat yolks, then add 1 large ladleful (about 1/2 cup) of the pasta cooking water. This tempers the eggs and keeps them from scrambling when added to the pasta.

4. Drain pasta well and add it directly to the skillet with pancetta and oil. Pour the egg mixture over the pasta. Toss rapidly to coat the pasta without cooking the egg. Remove pan from heat and add a big handful of cheese, lots of pepper, and a little salt. Continue to toss and turn the pasta until it soaks up egg mixture and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and extra grated Romano

curing summer boredom

If your kids are like me they come inside in the afternoon and say that they don't have anything to do. The remedy for boredom you ask,

Water fights

&

Water baseball

of course!!

Classic isn't it?

Milo at third base



The best cheering section ever!!

Of course Chad has to get in on the action, it ended up the entire neighborhood against him and he still won.


isn't it better to dunk your head in cold water instead of just touching a base?

4th

I love celebrating the 4th, especially when it falls on a Sunday so the whole weekend is devoted to the Holiday. A few of my favorite memories if you don't mind...

Handmade t-shirts

running the 10k

driving around to see fireworks

laughing

grandma's shower

Parade

Pictures with Cosmo

Napping

BBQ

making up songs

homemade ice cream

Blessing a baby

Volleyball in the dark

fireworks

seeing the coolest sprinkler

more homemade ice cream

being with the people I love

I hope everyone had as wonderful a holiday as I did.