Friday, June 26, 2009

Slip and Slide Video Challenge

TAG: Here's a video challenge to all my friends who read this blog. Now it's YOUR turn to make a video.

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Adam

Adam has been one busy guy lately. This morning I woke up and thought about his wonderful example to us. He has a full schedule all day, every day. Here are a few wonderful things Adam does daily:
He wakes up before everyone else.
He reads scriptures diligently every morning by himself before leaving for work.
He makes time at work to check in on me each day.
He buys cheap lunches or doesn't eat in order to save us money.
He makes dinner if I haven't.
He does laundry regularly.
He doesn't come home and sit on the couch....he gets right to work helping around the house.
He lets me sleep in on the weekends.
He goes to the food co-op and NEVER makes me go.
He always takes the trash out and mows the lawn.
He takes time for everyone in the family, no matter how tired he is.
Well, I could go on. I'm just so grateful for Adam's hard work and for his sacrifices for the family. He even grows a mustache on vacations so we can laugh!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Happy Father's Day Dad!

Here's a short little clip for Dad. It's Real Love by John Lennon, re-done by Regina Spektor.

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Beauty Secrets Anyone? Please share.
















I have a bit of a ritual for achieving maximum ANYA-NESS. Here's a few thing I've been using lately...I'm a bit of a cosmetic junkie. I'd like to revamp my routine and clean out my bathroom soon. SO, please share some of YOUR latest finds and tips. OR, if there's something I'm doing really wrong, feel free to voice your opinion.
Skincare:
Befine sugar and mint gentle cleanser
Witch Hazel for toner (MUST HAVE)
Befine warming pomegranate clay mask
Body Shop Everyday Summer Face Lotion (slow progressive face tanning lotion for summer)
Costco (Borghese) Age-defying moisturizer SPF15
Burt's Bees Radiance Night Cream
I also do home steam facials with gentle salt scrubs)
Makeup:
Merle Norman Luxiva Age-defying foundation SPF 20
Ulta Professional Eye primer
Merle Norman Cover-up concealer
Organic Wear eye liner (in Olive)
Lash Stiletto mascara
Urban Decay eye shadow
Organic wear Bronzer (occasionally)
and I have a whole bunch of lip gloss..I use something new each day depending on my mood. Lately, I use a cute sample from Merle Norman, Sweetness Moist lip color
I also only use Mac brushes...they last forever and work the best. The only problem is they cost a ton. I saved some money and bought two. That's all I use right now.
I'm probably forgetting some things, but that's all I can think of right now. Welp, see ya.

Saturday, June 13, 2009

Bountiful Baskets

I can't say enough good things about our local food co-op. This morning we got all of this for $34! Including fresh herbs, garlic, pickle cucumbers, etc.

Thursday, June 11, 2009

Summer Gardening

Did a little gardening today. I cut back two buckets full of rosemary. The basil is starting to take off too. Ella and John enjoyed the weather and made forts in the yard with blankets.





Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Hairdos
















Ella gets little hairdos sometimes after her bath. I'm no pro, but it's a sweet little memory I'll always cherish.