The apple of my eye is a bit sour

So I'm an apple! Do I get to decide which kind? I prefer the crisp ones that are a bit tart.

I am an Apple

You are strong, powerful, and even a bit stubborn at times. You have enough strength to help those around you in trouble. You are adventurous and charming. Many people are drawn to you. You love life, and you enjoy traveling the world. You enjoy fine food, art, and culture. People have accused you of being a snob, but that's not accurate. You do enjoy the best things in life. Unlike snobs, you truly appreciate quality... not just pretend to.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

I had Mike take this little personality test as well and it turns out that I have a bit of a sour palette. I always did like Lemon Heads. They were only 10 cents a box. So I married a lemon head, what can I say. I must admit he was a bit of an acquired taste, but now I can't live without it.

Mike is a Lemon

You have a very distinct personality. And if you're not being sweet, you're a little hard to take. You're a bit overpowering, especially in one on one situations. And while you are very dominant, sometimes your power is needed and appreciated. You can liven up a dull situation, and you definitely bring a fresh outlook. You are a bit of an acquired taste, and you tend to grow on people over time. People feel refreshed and rejuvenated after spending time with you.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

I got the itch to sew, don't ask me why!

OK you should ask me. One of Mikes best friends is going to have a baby soon, and I thought it might be fun to try and make something for her. I usually try to make something for new babies. Anyway I decided to make a nursing bib i.e. "Hooter Hider". So I went on the internet to find a pattern and lo and behold an exact pattern. It was on someone's blog that lives up in Seattle. Love Love Loved her blog. I'll write about that at a later date. So this was the easiest pattern. I went to Pipers Quilting and found the most darling material. I fell in love with some many of the fabrics that I decided I would make a bib or a burpie or something or other and this is what I came up with. 1 nursing bib, 1 blanket, 4 bibs, 2 burpies, & 3 wash cloths. OK so I got a bit carried away. I was totally in the zone. Come look at my house and you will see total neglect. Its like I was reading Breaking Dawn again. I must say though all of it turned out pretty darn cute. And if any of you would like me to make you a nursing bib I will. Bring me the fabric and $15 for labor and it is yours. I really had fun doing it all, guess it shows that I do have other interest other than just being a mom. But I wouldn't go as far as calling myself crafty! That word just scares me. So here are the end products. I felt I should take some proof, I mean pictures to remind me that I do like to sew. Oh ya and here is a cutie of Elliot. He was a huge help by vacuuming up all of the scrapes of fabric and putting them in his mouth. Yumm!

The Retired Deso Queen Visits her old Canyon.

WARNING IN THESE PICTURES I HAVEN'T SHOWERED IN DAYS!

My cute brother JESSE THE RIVER GUIDE!

Jesse and I at Rock Creek Ranch

All of the Passengers on the trip. A family from Jersey, Denver, and Ohio.










Karen and I at our last camp Queen Nefertiti




















So my cute brother Jesse invited me to go down Desolations Canyon with him on his free trip. He is a guide down in Moab for the same company that I worked for. It was great fun! Karen, or better known as K-Love was on the trip as well. She and I were first years together. It was just like old times. I didn't realized how much I miss the river until the first night when Karen and I were sitting on the boats reminiscing about old times. I can honestly say that working on the river was the best memories I have. No offense to any of my friends, it is just that the river was the place that I found myself. I realized who I am and who I want to be. I was myself down there and didn't have to put up any fronts or pretend I was someone that I am really not just to look good. Sorry I know I am mumbling. I am so grateful that I had those summers to find myself. I consider myself lucky to have figured that out so young. Also I would be married to my cute hubby had I not worked down there. Thanks Jesse for taking me on a trip through memory lane. I loved spending so much time with you and getting to know you better. It was fun seeing you as an adult and a leader, you are a really great river guide and WWE is really lucky to have you working for them.

Lizzie's 1st Swim Meet!

We are so proud of Lizzie, she had her first swim meet today and was awesome. She swam the 25 freestyle and the 25 butterfly. I believe she took 1st in her age group on both of the races. After she told me that it was the best thing that she has ever done in her entire life. I am so happy that this was such a positive experience for her. We knew that it could either go really good or really sour. Yippee it was good. I think that we will continue on with this swimming stuff. Thanks Grandpa Rick, Grammy and Grandpa Lynn for coming. It meant the world to her and was so proud to have you there with her. Isn't she so cute! Way to go Lizzie!

Ragnar

I know this is a little late, but it was in June and a total blast! Thanks McQueen's! By the way you will need to pause or stop my background music for the slideshow music.

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