sweet and simple life of ME

bad attitude!

I have one today. this morning nothing is going right and its only 7:30am.  I feel like screaming.  there is so much to do but all I want to do is go back to bed. any ideas to change my ATTITUDE.  ):

Onions,20 years, and crows feet?

I come from a small town. In this small town Labor day is BIG!! but the name of this Holiday is changed as soon as you cross the town border line. It is now known as Onion Days. Onion days? I know strange. But take my word for it it's a celebration of the ONION like you have never seen. so every year we load up the mini van. and spend the week end in my home town. We go to the Band concert on Sunday night in the park, the town breakfast on Monday, the parade, the flower show ex,,,, the activity's to participate in is unlimited.

here is two of my favorite men at breakfast. my dad and my brother.

 this year was special because another onion day tradition is they hold the  class reunions of good old PHS on this week end. and my class of 1988 had our 20th. and boy were my  nerves jumping! but there was nothing to worry about I had a Blast, and got to reconnect with people that once meant the world to me. It was funny because I entered the party and did not recognize a soul but as soon as I would see a familiar face memories would come flooding. ( name tags helped a TON!!) 

 I was happy to see this Girl right here. One of my very BFF's. Oh the times we had in high school. the laughing, and crying.

But I never knew she was also a wimp, yellow belly, Chicken!

As the Tradition continues for your 20th reunion your class rides in the Onion days parade. But where was Ramona? I'm not sure what could have made her miss such a grand opportunity to ride on top of a fire truck, being cat called about how old you are. Down Payson main street in the Rain and Hail!

well my dear friend this is what you missed

 

 

The PHS class of 1988 needs a parade do over!!

school? ):

My baby started school today!  I cried all morning. he was super excited and had a great day.  He seems to little for this. This is the first time all of my kids have been in school everyday the first time to be alone in 18 years. To make my emotions worse I have finally started to put my Box's and box's of scrapbook pages into albums. so this morning I sat over the sweet pictures of my babies and sobbed. The others kids started last week and I have lost the pictures of their first day trust me they did look adorable.  here is my big kindergarten boy.

quick post

Just a quick post then I must get on with helping my daughter pack, she is moving away for collage on Saturday and I must say as it gets closer the more sadness I am feeling. ):

My neighbors cute teen age sisters came to visit for the summer from MEXICO. I LOVE these girls they are the cutest things ever! and boy are they fun. they left on Saturday. WE miss them! aren't they sweet?

also I have done a little scrapping. I know don't fall over from the shock. But here is the deal the pictures are terrible . but it's the way it is going to be. (:

beautiful girl

We all get so caught up in everyday life that time seems to pass us by. I took some photos of Erika about a week ago, and thought STOP GETTING OLDER! let me catch up!!! I am missing it. She is fourteen now and has turned into this beautiful teenager. where did the little girl go? please forgive me my friends you may hear allot of whining from me about this very topic this month.

101 things

this was kind of hard.

1. I wish I had better style.

2. I don’t like chalk I can’t touch it. It gives me the shivers. And I have never ate it (:

3. I love to cook . Learn and try new things in the kitchen.

4. I am not a picky eater but I want good food not fast food.

5. I hate McDonalds yuck. My tummy hurts just thinking about it.

6. I DO love Chik-fil-a. YUM

7. Not much of a baker

8. I love COSTCO I’m not sure why I just do.

9. My sisters are my best friends.

10. My brother makes me laugh.

11. I have gone to five funerals just in 2008.

12. I have very strange dreams and almost always remember them.

13. I have two dreams that I have been having all my life.

14. I love that show “john and kate + 8” on TLC and think that John is way to good for Kate. I don’t know how he puts up with her.

15. I like to sit in the shower and relax.

16. My garden is doing so good.

17. I love to grow veggies but not flowers.

18. I wish someone would weed my flower beds.

19. I miss my Mom a lot.

20. my Dad just had his 75th birthday

21. I am thinking about giving up the pipe band so I can spend more time on my kids.

22.Eli going to kindergarten this fall. I already miss him

23. No one in high school this year

24. Ausia going to collage this fall. I am sure I will miss her.

25. I need to buy school clothes.

26. It’s time for Ausia to GO to collage!

27.Erika is very HAPPY that Ausia is going to collage . (she gets her own room.)

28. I don’t know what to make for dinner.

30. My husband works harder at his job than any one I know.

31. I am very grateful for him.

32. I want to go back to school.

33. I want to be more thoughtful.

34. LOVE to read.

35. I need a new book to read.

36. I am a History nerd. love history . American history Rocks!

37. I am a dork.

38. I miss my friends, that live far away.

39. I went to a neighbor hood ladies lunch, almost every one was over 60

40. My toe nails are red today.

41. I wanted to marry Rick Springfield in 5^th grade.

42. My 20^th high school reunion is next month

43. My dad made the coolest tire swing that hung from a giant tree in our back yard. When I was little it was my favorite place in the whole world ,I would sit there for hours at a time.

44. If I have to hear the camp rock sound track on more time I may have to jump of a cliff.

45. My little girls love camp rock.

46. My older girls love the Jonas brothers.

47. Erika thinks Nick is the cutest brother.

48. Albert hates the Jonas brothers.

49. I don’t like to watch sports unless my kids are playing.

50. I like to move. It is one of my favorite things.

51. I am half way done with this list.

52. Three of my kids are gone this week.

53. My house is quite.

54. My laundry is never done .

56. I hate to do laundry.

57. I want to be a better Mom.

58. Sometimes I think I have ADD.

59. I wish I could do more for my sweet sister . That is having a hard time right now.

60. My sisters are always late for everything.

61. I am not late very often.

62. I hate being late for things. It stresses me out!

63. My Father has had a very interesting life.. I like to listen to his stories. Even if he doesn’t think I do

64. Get smart is one funny movie! I have seen it 3 times.

65. Some days I feel so old. Other days I feel like I am a just a kid.

66. When I was 5 I peed my pants on a ride in Disney while sitting on my cousins lap.

67. My kids are amazing I am glad they are mine.

68. I am so excited for Ausia she is going to have so much fun this year.

69. I am going to make the soup that is on Candice’s blog tonight.

70. Love to scrapbook.

71. Miss scraping.

72. Need to scrapbook again.

73. I need to be more organized.

74. I take care of all the household bills.

75. Sometimes it too much pressure.

76. I don’t like to be in charge.

77. When I go out for dinner I almost always feel disappointed.

78. I hated doing daycare this past year. I am happy I am done with it.

79. I don’t really like breakfast foods . So I often eat left overs from dinner the night before for breakfast.

80. I worry way to much.

81. I think I am a pretty patient person.

82. I am working on trying to be less judgmental

83. I am so sick of the presidential election.

84. I love a clean house.

85. I hate to clean.

86. I need a cleaning person.

87. I like my job at church teaching the eight year olds in primary.

88. My primary class totally loves me.

89. I really have a hard time getting motivated.

90. I always wake up at 5:33am whether I want to or not.

91. It is hard to watch your parents get older.

92. I grew up having picnics’ with my family at the cemetery. Strange I know but very peaceful.

93. When I was a child I always ordered grilled cheese and chicken noodle soup at restaurants. I still like that.

94. I make the best spaghetti sauce in the world

95. My feet are beautiful.

96. I can’t spell.

97. I don’t hear well.

98. I didn’t fly until I was 18

99. I am so hungry right now.

100. I worry about what would happen to me if Albert died.

101. A nap on Sunday afternoon is a must.

31 things

Debbie tagged me with 31 things hoping that I would update more (:  I don't know who to tag because I am sure hardly anyone even reads my blog any more because I don't update enough. I tag Melanie,  Amber ,Polly and laura. Rules: answer questions with one word.

1. Where is your cell phone? charging
2. Your significant other? work
3. Your hair? greasy
4. Your mother? heaven
5. Your father? Seventy five!
6. Your favorite thing? friends
7. Your dream last night? weird
8 Your favorite drink? Pepsi
9. Your dream/goal? contentment
10. The room you’re in? messy
11. Your hobby? drumming
12. Your fear? loss
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? wiser
14. What you’re not? showered
15. Muffins? chocolate
16. One of your wish list items? organization
17. Where you grew up? Davis’s
18. The last thing you did? (;
19. What are you wearing? robe
20. Favorite gadget? camera
21. Your pets? HYPER
22. Your computer? junk
23. Your mood? busy
24. Missing someone? always
25. Your car? dirty
26. Something you’re not wearing? make-up
27. Favorite store? Costco
28. Like someone? okay
29. Your favorite color? blue
30. When is the last time you laughed? today
31. Last time you cried? yesterday

American girl

if you have a girl between 5-12 years old chances are that you  know what American girl is all about.  I'm sure you have little shoes , cloths,a doll or two, and a catalog around the house. And if you don't have a little girl it is probably your secret wish to have an American girl doll of your very own. our house is no different. well a big event this week in the world of American girls.  "Kit Kitridge an American girl" the movie came out in the theaters. and we were first in line to see it all six of us Myself, Sierra, her doll Samantha, Savannah and her doll Emily, and one unhappy little Eli that yelled all the way to the theater "I DON"T WANT TO SEE A GIRL MOVIE!! i had to bribe him with lots of CANDY!. It was pretty cute it seemed all the little girls had their dolls with them. and I enjoyed the movie thought it would be a snoozer but it was very well done and cute. here are my cute American girls with their American girls.

OVER A MONTH!!!

no way over a month? sorry I suck at bloging!

We have had a very busy month in the Lauts household. Two graduations,one from preschool and one from HIGH SCHOOL!  Lots of end of the year programs and party's . Now school is out and summer is in full swing. I love summer! This is also Band season for me, we have our first competition this week end, I'm a little nervous, because I took almost the whole winter off so I am just learning the new music. I am a dork!

here is a picture of our Cute Graduate. I am so proud of her. she has worked so hard and is such a good person. this summer she will be working to save money to go to UTAH STATE in the fall. She is going to major in English. And would like to be a high school English teacher some day.

setting things straight.

NONE of you suck!!!!!! you all are so wonderful I love you all! I never remember any ones Birthday. and I do not expect anything from my friends (: MY Family is another story! I do expect well wishes from them. My Sisters and my Sweet Dad did make it special with gifts and dinner a few nights after the actual day.But the people I live with NOT so MUCH. yes it is pretty pathetic when you have to make your own Birthday cake the Day after your Birthday. oh yeah the didn't forget they just didn't do anything (that worse in my Book). yes I am a little bitter. Mothers day was pretty much the same story. the two little kids did give me what they made in school.