It's Done!!!

For every birthday my mom makes us something. A quilt, a bag, a table runner. It is really fun and it is a lot of work on her part. I decided to give back to her. I told her to pick out something that she would like me to do for her. Well, this is it. It is a snowman embroidery. It is by far the biggest embroidery project I have EVER done. It is huge. I started on October 20th. It was fun and I even learned a new stitch for it. She said all I had to do with the stitching. Mom, I am done. It is here waiting for you when you get home! Love you and I am happy your birthday is only once a year!

Mom's Party

Here are some pictures from mom's party last night. we ordered chinese food and ate lots of yummy cake. The kids were so cute (and really loud). Check out Danielle's blog for the group picture.

Happy Birthday MOM!!!

Today is my mom's birthday! She is truly one of the most amazing people I know. She will be there when I need her and even when I think I don't she knows better. As I get older and go through different experiences I respect my mom a lot. There are many things that I don't think would have happened to me if my mom was not there to guide me. Thanks Mom for all you do for me and those around me. You are amazing! Here are just a few of the things that make you amazing:

• Raising 5 daughters who are all still friends


• Being married to my Dad for almost 41 years


• Quilting, Quilting Quilting and teaching so many that it is not hard!


• Salsa (teaching and canning)


• Being a friend to many (including people my age who I couldn't stand, life lesson there!)


• Amazing cook (eric loves the leftovers!)


• Moving to Draper before Draper was cool from California and your family


• Having a testimony and always doing what is right


• teaching us by example that it is not what you have that makes you happy but the people around you and who you are

There are so many more. I could go on all day but I need to clean up the house so we can party for you tonight! Thanks Mom! Love ya! Bring on the cake!

A little late but REALLY worth the wait!

My mom always makes something for her daughters for their birthday. This year was no different. I may have only recieved this a week ago but I have to say that it made my birthday extra special! We found this fun material that is in the middle at Pine Needles at Gardner Village. I loved it instantly. It is bright and fun! I think this is one of my favorite quilts that my mom has made me. Thanks Mom for a great gift! She got lots of compliments from her quilt group about it. One person even thought that another it was another lady's quilt! My mom was very flattered! I love the fact that my mom, who could probably buy anything and spoil us that way, will make us a gift every year! So much talent and love goes into everyone of her projects! Thanks again Mom! I love it!

Salsa Time!

Every fall since I became a stay at home mom, I have been making salsa. It is a great way for us to start the harvest season out and to eat A LOT of chips! On Friday Evening, I decided to start my salsa. I was going to wait until Mondaybut after gathering all the ingredients from the Farmer's Market on Friday morning, I decided to get a move on it. That and my mom offered to do the canning process on Satuday night if I had my salsa all done. This is the first year that I did most of it (excluding the canning part) at my own house. I usually go and spend the day at my mom's and do it there!! I did the tomatoes and all the peppers,onions, etc all on my own. The only part my mom helped me with (besides the canning) was she cut the onions up so I could put them in the food processor! I feel like I accomplished so much! My mom has been doing salsa for close to 30 years(since the moved to Utah) and she has had help (wanted or not) from my dad! They have perfected the recipe and it gets better every year!!! Thanks mom for teaching me how to do this!