Let it Snow!

We knew it was coming.

It took forever.

Somehow I hoped it wouldn't happen this year.

I hoped in vain.

It came.

I've now officially lived in Utah for 10 years. I think the novelty of the snow has finally worn off for me. Perhaps if I was really into snow sports it could be different. But in order to be into snow sports (I actually do enjoy skiing), I have to first own the equipment. More importantly, I need to own REALLY WARM clothes (especially gloves). The first time I went snowboarding (about 11 years ago) I ended up in tears, sitting on a hill I had no business being on when it was my first time, praying my fingers wouldn't break off. The good graces of a friend of the guy I was dating at the time who traded me gloves is the only thing that got me out alive.

So until we have the money that gets us this nice gear as well as annual passes for two, I think I'm only going to get more sick of the snow. Yes, it's great to look at (especially when inside a nice, warm place). But I've decided that I can just buy a nice picture of it, hang it on the wall and call it good.

I'm ready for some year-round warmth (or at least NO MORE snow!!!)

Destined for 2nd Place!

Well, another football season come and gone...and AGAIN, we got 2nd place!

But I have to say, we finished out on one heck of a game!

In the past 6 years, I think we've ended up in the championship game against the Thundercats (comprised mainly of BYU track runners) 4 - 5 of those years! Would you like to know how many times the Cowgirls were victorious...a BIG FAT ZERO!

Most years it is always close. The last two years though, it seems they easily walked away with it. We thought it could go the same way this year after their ridiculous beating of us in the 2nd round of tournament. However, with some recovered injuries, settled positions and a little switch up at QB...we pulled off a GREAT game that in the end could have easily gone either way.

Unfortunately for us...it went their way!

So we FINALLY decided it was time that we took a combined team photo
(since we see each other so often!)
The picture didn't turn out too great for some of us, but it's all I got.

For those looking closely: yes, that is Cosmo in the picture. He graciously came out to the game to cheer on the Thundercats (guess its who you know that counts sometimes!)

And of course I can't go a whole season without some kind of drama. I did this in the game the night before the championship game. This picture is a few days after the game when the swelling went down enough to put my rings back on. Of course I just taped it up and hoped for the best. I mean, it was already injured so what's the harm!

I got sick of the splint, and I'm told it's not broken (we question this), so I've already taken it off. I've done the splint 2 times before (two different seasons) and its annoying! Hopefully my finger doesn't look too disfigured after it's all healed. :o) Well...perhaps we'll pull a victory off next year (if there is a next year!)

Kim's Baby Shower...

Back on December 6th I threw a baby shower for my friend Kim. She should be having her little boy in the next few weeks! We're excited to see little Jaxon Daniel (assuming they don't decide to change his name by the time he comes!)

Dan's (Kim's hubby) family had already thrown her a shower, so this one was a little smaller. She even had a friend come up from Vegas for it. I consider myself a good friend, but I can't see myself making that big of a trip for a baby shower (not offense to any of you that do not live near me. Consider this your 'heads-up'.)

A few months back I saw pictures of some fun diaper cakes. After doing some research on just how to best create one, I decided to take a stab at it. 70-ish diapers, 3 receiving blankets, lots of rubberbands, some ribbon and crinkle-paper, and a nice serving platter later,
and this is what I got:

I have to admit, I LOVED how it turned out! I also had a ton of fun making it. OCD perfectionists like myself enjoy little 'see the end results' projects like this. If you ever want one made for something, I'd love to do it for you (after you supply all the materials, of course.)

Below are the game prizes. Gotta love the 3 for $10 deals at Bath & Body Works).
Playing some of the random games I found on the internet for baby showers:
Animal baby match
Baby Trivia
Nursery Rhyme Rhetoric



And a BIG, HUGE, SPECIAL Thanks to my brother and sister-in-law for letting me hold it at their house!