Can you guess who Erin is drawing??? This is still a masterpiece in progress. We will post the finished picture later.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Erin's Picture of....
Can you guess who Erin is drawing??? This is still a masterpiece in progress. We will post the finished picture later.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
My Husband
1. What is his name? Jed Steven Winters
2. Who eats more? He does, but you wouldn’t guess that. I don’t think he’s gained more than 5 pounds since high school.
3. Who said "I love you" first? Jed did, at Scott’s old house in Harriman.
4. Who is more talkative? Neither…. I would say we are both more on the quiet side. There are occasions where we will get talking and it will last for hours.
5. Who is smarter? Jed, definitely. His brain is full obscure facts and he can do math problems in seconds in his head.
6. Who is more sensitive? Probably me.
7. Who does the laundry? Most of the time it is me. He has to help out so that his clothes get washed too…. Sometimes it’s all I can do to wash and fold mine and the girls’ laundry.
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? The right side when laying in bed? If so, then that would be Jed.
9. Who pays the bills? I do.
10. Who cooks more? I usually do.
11. What meals do you cook together? It’s scattered… sometimes breakfast and sometimes dinner.
12. Who is more stubborn? We both are… Jed would say I am more stubborn.
13. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? I do. Jed doesn’t say he is wrong very often.
14. Who has more siblings? Hmmm, do the half-siblings and step-siblings count? Charma = 1 sibling, 2 half-siblings and 8 step-siblings. Jed = 3 siblings and 5 half-siblings.
15. Who wears the pants in the relationship? We both do.
16. What do you like to do together? Go on horse rides, go to dinner, watch movies, play with our girls and hang with family.
17. Who eats more sweets? Jed. If it has sugar, it’s not safe around Jed.
18. What is his guilty pleasure? Beer and Football. Hmm, but I don't think he feels guilty about them.
19. How did you meet? His dad was training my friend’s brother’s horse. Did you follow that?
20. Who asked who out first? Jed asked me out, I think. He used to come to the pet store where I worked to talk and hang out.
21. Who kissed who first? I think it was mutual. But he touched my foot first! (inside joke)
22. Who proposed? No formal proposal…we eloped. Kind of sad we don’t have a romantic story.
23. His best feature? His eyes.
24. What is his greatest quality? His Humor. It’s a “dry” humor and sometimes you have to be on your toes to catch it.
25. I tag: Anyone who loves their Husband as much as I do!!!
2. Who eats more? He does, but you wouldn’t guess that. I don’t think he’s gained more than 5 pounds since high school.
3. Who said "I love you" first? Jed did, at Scott’s old house in Harriman.
4. Who is more talkative? Neither…. I would say we are both more on the quiet side. There are occasions where we will get talking and it will last for hours.
5. Who is smarter? Jed, definitely. His brain is full obscure facts and he can do math problems in seconds in his head.
6. Who is more sensitive? Probably me.
7. Who does the laundry? Most of the time it is me. He has to help out so that his clothes get washed too…. Sometimes it’s all I can do to wash and fold mine and the girls’ laundry.
8. Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? The right side when laying in bed? If so, then that would be Jed.
9. Who pays the bills? I do.
10. Who cooks more? I usually do.
11. What meals do you cook together? It’s scattered… sometimes breakfast and sometimes dinner.
12. Who is more stubborn? We both are… Jed would say I am more stubborn.
13. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? I do. Jed doesn’t say he is wrong very often.
14. Who has more siblings? Hmmm, do the half-siblings and step-siblings count? Charma = 1 sibling, 2 half-siblings and 8 step-siblings. Jed = 3 siblings and 5 half-siblings.
15. Who wears the pants in the relationship? We both do.
16. What do you like to do together? Go on horse rides, go to dinner, watch movies, play with our girls and hang with family.
17. Who eats more sweets? Jed. If it has sugar, it’s not safe around Jed.
18. What is his guilty pleasure? Beer and Football. Hmm, but I don't think he feels guilty about them.
19. How did you meet? His dad was training my friend’s brother’s horse. Did you follow that?
20. Who asked who out first? Jed asked me out, I think. He used to come to the pet store where I worked to talk and hang out.
21. Who kissed who first? I think it was mutual. But he touched my foot first! (inside joke)
22. Who proposed? No formal proposal…we eloped. Kind of sad we don’t have a romantic story.
23. His best feature? His eyes.
24. What is his greatest quality? His Humor. It’s a “dry” humor and sometimes you have to be on your toes to catch it.
25. I tag: Anyone who loves their Husband as much as I do!!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Not the traditional 1st year photos....
Normally you would be seeing a picture of a face covered in birthday cake on a 1 year old's birthday... well that wasn't the case with Emmy. She accidentally fell down our stairs and had a ride to the hospital in an ambulance. It was pretty scary but we are very lucky to have such a tough little girl. She only has a bump on her head and is doing just fine. Thanks to everyone that helped out. We love you.
Erin's Birthday Party (The Friend Party)
Here is the cake. Great Grandma Kathleen baked the cake and Erin and I decorated it. It turned out pretty cute!
Grandma Susan let Erin have her friend birthday party at her house in Lehi. Almost all the girls from her class and two other friends came. I think we had 12 girls all together... not sure though, there was a lot of little princesses.
They all colored some Disney pages and then played a couple of games. Kiss the Frog (like pin the tail on the donkey) and Musical pass the Wand (like musical chairs). Callie and Susan helped with the games... THANKS!
Then it was time for presents. Erin received a lot of Barbies.
After presents we sang to Erin and she blew out the candles and everyone had cake. Then the Moms and Dads started to arrive and the princesses went home to their castles.
Erin then got to open a present from her Grandma Susan.... a super cute magnet board with letters.
Everything went well... It was a good party.
Gingerbread Houses
We decorated gingerbread houses at Grandma Susan's house last weekend. It was fun to see all the different ways the kids used the candy. Sorry I didn't get a picture of all the houses completed.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Happy Anniversary
Jed & Charma 1995 up West Canyon
Jed & Charma 1998
I married my best friend on November 13th, 2000.
It's hard to think of a time that he hasn't been with me.
We've been together over 13 years, and yes, I still love the guy!
Happy anniversary Jeddy Bear! Love you.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Almost One!
WOW, I can't believe Emmy will be ONE next month! Where has the year gone? She is a very busy girl and is keeping us on our toes. She now stands all by herself and we think she will be walking soon. She can also hold her own bottle to drink now which I think made Jed very happy.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
The Pig Roast
Saturday morning Jed got up early and started the pit fire. Once the rocks were hot in the fire, it was time to get the pig ready.
They wrapped it all up in several layers of foil.
Jed thought that it needed a tail.
The worst part for the guys was digging out the pit. Is was SO HOT that they could hardly get close enough to shovel the coals and rocks out. Shawn made some foil protective wear to shield himself.
After the pig was in the ground, they worked on putting the roof on Jed's hay barn.
About six hours later, it was time to dig up the pig.
Everyone was anxious to see what the pig would look like, especially the kids.
The pig turned out great!
We rented a castle bouncer for the kids, which was a hit with all of them including some of the adults.
We had a lot of friends and family come out, and tons of delicious food. Thanks to all who came out and helped make this day such a fun event. We hope to do it again next year!
Halloween
The girls and I met up with some of the Grow family on Halloween. Erin really was into Trick-or-Treating this year and she wanted to "Trick-or-Treat her legs off" she said. We went out two times and she got a lot of candy. Back at Grandma and Grandpa's she took a ton of pictures, but I forgot to take a picture of her. oops.
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
We'll Pick it up....
If you use straw bales in your holiday decorations and then don't know what to do with them after the holiday is over..... just call me or Jed (or post under comments) and we will come and pick them up from your house. We always need straw for our little goats and pony in the winter. Thanks!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
First tooth
Erin lost her first tooth (well, second if you count the one the dentist pulled). It had been just hang'n on for a while and everyone kept asking Erin if they could pull it out, but she wouldn't let anyone. Then at Abby's birthday party she let Tracee "look" at her tooth and before she knew it, Tracee pulled that tooth out. Erin put her tooth under her pillow and the Tooth Fairy gave her a Sacajawea dollar. Erin said she received it because she had been so brave.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Tagged again by Jacki.....
8 Things I’m passionate about:
1. My Jed
2. My girls
3. Our animals
4. Our home
5. Pictures
6. Coffee
7. Time off of work
8. My schedule
8 Words or phrases I often use:
1. “I love you”
2. “Jeddy Bear”
3. “Hi, what are you doing?”
4. “CAL lab, this is Charma.”
5. “Jed, when are you getting off work?”
6. “Erin, hurry up, it’s time to go.”
7. “What do you want for dinner?”
8. “Can you help me?”
8 Things I want to do before I die:
1. See my girls grow old.
2. Go on a Honeymoon.
3. Have a new house.
4. Be debt free.
5. Retire.
6. Travel.
7. Have tons of fun family vacations.
8. Get back to my pre-baby weight.
8 Things I’ve learned in the past:
1. What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.
2. Friends will come and go, but family is forever.
3. Don’t put your energy into regrets.
4. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.
5. Mom was right most of the time.
6. Write stuff down so you don’t forget it.
7. Always cut away from your body.
8. Check the expiration date of your “Milk Chug” you just bought from the gas station before drinking it.
8 Things I currently want or need:
1. More sleep.
2. More time.
3. Troubles and worries to go away.
4. Everyone to get along and be happy.
5. House makeover.
6. New computer and printer.
7. Never to have to work again, just be a stay at home Mom.
8. Did I mention more sleep?
8 Places I want to see or visit:
1. Hong Kong
2. Australia
3. New Zealand
4. France
5. Scotland
6. Egypt
7. Galapagos Islands
8. All 50 states.
8 Favorite restaurants:
1. Teppanyaki
2. Olive Garden
3. Applebees
4. Mi Ranchito
5. Wingers
6. Butcher’s Chop
7. Meals made in the “great out doors”
8. Meals made at “grandma’s house”
8 TV shows I like to watch:
1. Nip/Tuck
2. How Clean is Your House?
3. Animal Precinct/Animal Cops
4. Locked Up Abroad
5. The news
6. ?
7. ?
8. I don't have a lot of extra time for TV.
Tag 8 people:
1. Jenny
2. Mandy
3. Anyone else that wants to do this.
1. My Jed
2. My girls
3. Our animals
4. Our home
5. Pictures
6. Coffee
7. Time off of work
8. My schedule
8 Words or phrases I often use:
1. “I love you”
2. “Jeddy Bear”
3. “Hi, what are you doing?”
4. “CAL lab, this is Charma.”
5. “Jed, when are you getting off work?”
6. “Erin, hurry up, it’s time to go.”
7. “What do you want for dinner?”
8. “Can you help me?”
8 Things I want to do before I die:
1. See my girls grow old.
2. Go on a Honeymoon.
3. Have a new house.
4. Be debt free.
5. Retire.
6. Travel.
7. Have tons of fun family vacations.
8. Get back to my pre-baby weight.
8 Things I’ve learned in the past:
1. What doesn’t kill you, makes you stronger.
2. Friends will come and go, but family is forever.
3. Don’t put your energy into regrets.
4. It’s amazing what you can accomplish when you put your mind to it.
5. Mom was right most of the time.
6. Write stuff down so you don’t forget it.
7. Always cut away from your body.
8. Check the expiration date of your “Milk Chug” you just bought from the gas station before drinking it.
8 Things I currently want or need:
1. More sleep.
2. More time.
3. Troubles and worries to go away.
4. Everyone to get along and be happy.
5. House makeover.
6. New computer and printer.
7. Never to have to work again, just be a stay at home Mom.
8. Did I mention more sleep?
8 Places I want to see or visit:
1. Hong Kong
2. Australia
3. New Zealand
4. France
5. Scotland
6. Egypt
7. Galapagos Islands
8. All 50 states.
8 Favorite restaurants:
1. Teppanyaki
2. Olive Garden
3. Applebees
4. Mi Ranchito
5. Wingers
6. Butcher’s Chop
7. Meals made in the “great out doors”
8. Meals made at “grandma’s house”
8 TV shows I like to watch:
1. Nip/Tuck
2. How Clean is Your House?
3. Animal Precinct/Animal Cops
4. Locked Up Abroad
5. The news
6. ?
7. ?
8. I don't have a lot of extra time for TV.
Tag 8 people:
1. Jenny
2. Mandy
3. Anyone else that wants to do this.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
I've been tagged by Jacki.....
Here are 10 things that bug me and make me smile in no particular order. I could have made the lists more like 100 things, but these are the 10 that popped into my head first.
10 Things that bug me:
1. Being late.
2. Drivers that tailgate me then speed past just to turn at the next exit while I pass by.
3. Dust bunnies.
4. Flies.
5. Dial up internet connections.
6. When someone doesn’t say “bye” before hanging up the phone.
7. Being told 10 different times about one issue by 10 different bosses.
8. You just get into bed and get comfy for the night and you remember something you have to get up and go do.
9. When my fingernails are too long.
10. When my house is messy.
10 Things that make me smile:
1. Hearing my kids laugh and seeing their smiles.
2. Spending time with Jed.
3. Getting mail, other than bills or junk mail.
4. Coming home to a clean house.
5. Watching and/or playing with our pets.
6. The smell of my freshly bathed kids and husband.
7. How everything looks just before sunset and just after sunrise.
8. Fairfield’s sky at night, full of stars.
9. When Jed surprises me with pumpkin spice coffee after I’ve had a long day.
10. Hugs and kisses.
10 Things that bug me:
1. Being late.
2. Drivers that tailgate me then speed past just to turn at the next exit while I pass by.
3. Dust bunnies.
4. Flies.
5. Dial up internet connections.
6. When someone doesn’t say “bye” before hanging up the phone.
7. Being told 10 different times about one issue by 10 different bosses.
8. You just get into bed and get comfy for the night and you remember something you have to get up and go do.
9. When my fingernails are too long.
10. When my house is messy.
10 Things that make me smile:
1. Hearing my kids laugh and seeing their smiles.
2. Spending time with Jed.
3. Getting mail, other than bills or junk mail.
4. Coming home to a clean house.
5. Watching and/or playing with our pets.
6. The smell of my freshly bathed kids and husband.
7. How everything looks just before sunset and just after sunrise.
8. Fairfield’s sky at night, full of stars.
9. When Jed surprises me with pumpkin spice coffee after I’ve had a long day.
10. Hugs and kisses.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Interview with a five year old.
I sat down with Erin and asked her a couple of questions. Here is what she said:
Who are your best friends?
Kassidy and Catherine.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Play at recess.
What is your favorite movie?
Barbie Diamond Castle.
What is your biggest challenge?
Math.
What is something mom always says to you?
Not to do stuff.
What makes mommy happy?
When I’m being good.
What makes mommy sad?
When I’m not being good.
How does mommy make you laugh?
By tickling me in my arm pits.
What was mommy like as a kid?
She was a little girl.
How old is mommy?
21 (Oh, what a good girl!)
How tall is mommy?
Tall, tall, tall.
What is mommy’s favorite thing to do?
Play with me.
What does mom do when you're not home?
Cleans.
If mommy was famous, what would she be famous for?
Doing the circus. (Whoa, I'm sure she means being IN the circus.)
What is mommy really good at?
Good at cleaning.
What does mommy do for her job?
Work on computers.
What is Mommy's favorite food?
Spaghetti. (Mexican food is my favorite, but I do like spaghetti.)
What makes you proud of your mom?
Playing with me.
If mommy was a cartoon character, who would she be?
Ariel. (Well, at least I'm not Cruella.)
What do you and mommy like to do together?
Art.
How are you and mom the same?
We love each other.
How are you and mommy different?
Mom has spiky hair and I have long hair.
How do you know mommy loves you?
Cause she kisses me a lot.
How can I be a better Mommy?
By always loving me. (I definitely can do this!)
Who are your best friends?
Kassidy and Catherine.
What is your favorite thing to do?
Play at recess.
What is your favorite movie?
Barbie Diamond Castle.
What is your biggest challenge?
Math.
What is something mom always says to you?
Not to do stuff.
What makes mommy happy?
When I’m being good.
What makes mommy sad?
When I’m not being good.
How does mommy make you laugh?
By tickling me in my arm pits.
What was mommy like as a kid?
She was a little girl.
How old is mommy?
21 (Oh, what a good girl!)
How tall is mommy?
Tall, tall, tall.
What is mommy’s favorite thing to do?
Play with me.
What does mom do when you're not home?
Cleans.
If mommy was famous, what would she be famous for?
Doing the circus. (Whoa, I'm sure she means being IN the circus.)
What is mommy really good at?
Good at cleaning.
What does mommy do for her job?
Work on computers.
What is Mommy's favorite food?
Spaghetti. (Mexican food is my favorite, but I do like spaghetti.)
What makes you proud of your mom?
Playing with me.
If mommy was a cartoon character, who would she be?
Ariel. (Well, at least I'm not Cruella.)
What do you and mommy like to do together?
Art.
How are you and mom the same?
We love each other.
How are you and mommy different?
Mom has spiky hair and I have long hair.
How do you know mommy loves you?
Cause she kisses me a lot.
How can I be a better Mommy?
By always loving me. (I definitely can do this!)
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
What's in yours?
I think a lot of us have a cedar chest or some type of "hope chest." I cleaned the pile of blankets and clothes off mine the other day and wondered... "what exactly do I have in there?"
I received this cedar chest as a high school graduation present from my Mom. It still has the plastic on the top, probably because I take after my Grandpa Grow a little and like to keep things nice.
Inside mine are some baby clothes from Taiwan that were a gift from some past coworkers in Taipei when Erin was born. Handmade baby blankets that were made for Erin that I can't bring myself to let her drag around the house.
Pillows I made in high school and an afghan my Grandma Grow made me. Can you guess my favorite colors in high school?
Pillows I made in high school and an afghan my Grandma Grow made me. Can you guess my favorite colors in high school?
It was fun to pull this stuff out and look at them again. It's been awhile.... maybe I should put a time capsule in there for the next time I unearth the cedar chest again in 5 years.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Flashback
Inspired by Callie's flashback pictures, I came across these pictures and thought I would share them. Here is a picture of me and Jed as little kids.
It is fun to look at old pictures.
Saturday, October 11, 2008
One Word
Just for fun, answer the following questions in just one word. Then tag some friends.
1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Your significant other? Jed
3. Your hair? Spiky
4. Your mother? Crazy
5. Your father? Who
6. Your favorite thing? Generosity
7. Your dream last night? Weird
8. Your favorite drink? Coffee
9. Your dream/goal? Happiness
10. The room you’re in? Laboratory
11. Your hobby? Mother
12. Your fear? Failure
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Successful
14. What you’re not? Carefree
15. Muffins? MMMMM
16. One of your wish list items? Travel
17. Where you grew up? Fairfield
18. The last thing you did? Read
19. What are you wearing? Casuals
20. Favorite gadget? Camera
21. Your pets? Ageing
22. Your computer? Sluggish
23. Your mood? Anxious
24. Missing someone? Always
25. Your car? Cluttered
26. Something you’re not wearing? Makeup
27. Favorite store? Barnes & Noble
28. Like someone? Occasionally
29. Your favorite color? Brown
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
Tagging: Callie Nikki Jenny Megan
1. Where is your cell phone? Pocket
2. Your significant other? Jed
3. Your hair? Spiky
4. Your mother? Crazy
5. Your father? Who
6. Your favorite thing? Generosity
7. Your dream last night? Weird
8. Your favorite drink? Coffee
9. Your dream/goal? Happiness
10. The room you’re in? Laboratory
11. Your hobby? Mother
12. Your fear? Failure
13. Where do you want to be in 6 years? Successful
14. What you’re not? Carefree
15. Muffins? MMMMM
16. One of your wish list items? Travel
17. Where you grew up? Fairfield
18. The last thing you did? Read
19. What are you wearing? Casuals
20. Favorite gadget? Camera
21. Your pets? Ageing
22. Your computer? Sluggish
23. Your mood? Anxious
24. Missing someone? Always
25. Your car? Cluttered
26. Something you’re not wearing? Makeup
27. Favorite store? Barnes & Noble
28. Like someone? Occasionally
29. Your favorite color? Brown
30. When is the last time you laughed? Today
Tagging: Callie Nikki Jenny Megan
Thursday, October 9, 2008
Free Handbag
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Thanks Grandpa Jack
Thanks Grandpa Jack, we love the fresh big potatoes you brought to us from Idaho! Jed is happy to have some real potatoes for a change instead of the instant ones I usually make for the kids.
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
A Tornado!
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Jed, Shawn and Scott were out working on Jed's barn about a week ago and saw this "dirt devil" start up just west of Fairfield. It grew and grew and became a baby tornado! I wished my camera zoomed in closer so you could see it better. It was pretty neat.
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Just a little...
Erin and I brushed the mud off and pulled the burs out of Ben's hair today. Then she went for just a little ride around town. They both did good and had fun.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
1976 ??
I saw this web site on a blog and thought it was funny. Here is how Jed and I might have looked in our yearbook pictures from 1976. Wow, Jed look at all that hair! He He He
You can make your own pictures at http://www.yearbookyourself.com/
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Goodbye Big RED!!!
It is finally official! We will have heat this winter! Yes, the big RED oil burning furnace has been replaced by a shiny new propane furnace. The last two years we have been fighting with the old one and mostly relying on our wood burning stove to keep us warm. We also have new duct work for all the basement rooms, so Erin should be comfortable this winter in her basement room.
I remember being a kid and sleeping down stairs in this house in the winter and being soooo cold. My brother and I would pile on the blankets, so many that you could barely move under them. We both had heaters, the old ones with the orange hot wires, and electric blankets. Erin is lucky!
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Tailgate
Today was the first UTAH home game. Jed and Lee were going to the game, the girls and I just came up for the tailgate party. Erin loves the attention and even got her picture taken with a UTE cheerleader (I think her name was Amanda, and she is friends with Kara).
Emmy was pretty good the whole time (except when Lynda held her). She loved the crackers!
Here is Lee. No one was safe when Erin had the camera. Well, Lynda was, she paid Erin to delete all the pictures with her in them.... and she did.
CHEESY!! Oh well, we had fun.
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