Thanksgiving in Utah

We started off our week flying to Utah just me and the kiddies. The kids and I stayed at my sister Emily's for a few days. There we had a blast going to Jump On It, we saw the Bee movie, shopped and played with the cousins. Thanks Em for a good time.

Here is a photo of Jump On It - it's this crazy place where everyone goes crazy jumping from tramp to tramp. They even have bounce houses and slides for the little ones.
I think Paige was a little sad in this photo due to crack the egg - I think she got cracked a little too hard. And little Brock is still in his PJ's because he kept getting woken up to go places... I guess that is the life of the third child right?
We did the activities we typically do in Utah, one of which includes dinner and shopping at the mall. Here is Owen and I just minutes before he fell asleep on the bench at CPK... we hadn't even gotten our food yet - I guess we really wore him out that day.
This year was super special due to the Zimmerman reunion. John's cousins all got together at a local stake center for pizza, basketball, jump rope, fruit loop necklaces and a lot of catching up. Here are some 1st and 2nd cousins having some fun.
Here is Brock and his 2nd Cousin Zeek Zimmerman - Brock is just a week or two older. Is it just me or is Brock's head twice the size???
Well I have to say it was a successful trip up for the holidays. John says it was our best trip yet - I think it's just because our kids are getting older and we can actually go out and do things rather then stay in all day for feedings and naps. I'd also like to give a shout out and a big thanks to the Smith family for Thanksgiving dinner. We didn't get any pictures that day, but it was sure fun combining for a the festivities.

What the @#$%???

As far as BRAD WOMACK goes you can .... @#$%!!!!! I'm pissed!

My theory: classic commitment issues. Poor mommy and daddy broke up and now baby Brad can't get the pacifier out long enough to commit to a women. Good luck baby Brad.

Recipe

Lately we have been on a big kick of making home made play dough. The kids love it and it is great when the weather is bad and you are stuck inside. Here is a GREAT play dough recipe I've been using for the kids lately.

2 Cups Flour
1 Cup Salt
2 Cups water
2 TBL. Oil
4 Tsp. Cream of Tarter
Food Coloring (I like to use Candy Coloring because it turns out brighter and looks like the color of real Play-Doh)

Mix flour, salt and cream of tarter together. Add water, oil and food coloring. Cook the mixture over low to medium heat for 3 - 5 minutes. Keep stiring until the mixture forms a solid ball. Coll and store in an air tight container. Enjoy!

Tagged

Ok, SARA "TAGGED" me the other day and I've just been too lazy to think of Seven things... so don't hold your breath.

RULES:
1. List the link to your tagger (like I did with Sara) and also post these following rules.
2. Share 7 facts about yourself on your blog - some random, some weird, etc.
3. Tag 7 people at the the end of your blog also leaving the links to their blogs
4. Let them know they are "TAGGED" by leaving a comment on their blog

THE FACTS...strange or not ~

1. I have a criminal record. I know - crazy hugh? Don't worry it isn't glamorous! When I was a teenager some friend and I snuck into our high school pools and got caught - we were therefore arrested for... drum roll... Trespassing and Curfew! I know it's pathetic, but I did have to do 20 hours of community service at a local park which later got me one of my favorite jobs in college at a local park/daycare. Who knew?

2. I'm addicted to chocolate. Yes, I'm sure you all think that you are... but you aren't. If chocolate is in the room I HAVE to have it. I can not refuse it, of any kind. I use to love Milk Chocolate, but as my taste for chocolate has matured I have grown to love Dark Chocolate (The Real Chocolate Lovers Choice) even more. I love all types of chocolate and anything made with chocolate - I think if Cocaine was covered in chocolate I would take it... I'm kidding!

3. I love to argue. Ok, that sounds horrible and it kind of is, but that's not exactly what I mean. Ever since my Debate days in high school I love to take a side and stick with it till the bitter end. Sometimes I will find myself, embarrassing enough, arguing things I have NO IDEA about. I have learned to admit this problem and I am seeking help to control this horrible habit I have. The problem now is that people that know this about me now don't believe a word I say. I have been known to make things up in the past and I no longer do that... I think?

4. I don't like sports. Never have... can't imagine that I ever will. I think the biggest problem here is lack of knowledge. I know nothing about the rules and how to play - therefore how can I truly enjoy the game? right? I think this stems from being raised in a house with mainly girls. To give you an example I was once talking to Adrienne about Football. I said, "I don't get it...everyone is tackling everyone out there - why don't they each take about 8 players off the team and then play, it would be less crowded out there." I think she literally laughed in my face.

5. I'm the worst speller in the world. I think it is genetic, because my Dad says he is bad too. I hate to say it but some times I don't even try - I just ask John if he is in the room. You may think they are type-o's and they might be, but half the time I'm just that dumb!

6. I have always wanted to be a SPY! Or anything like that - a detective, private investigator... whatever. I think I dream up things just to use my detective intuition. I think the Sorensen girls were born with it. I can't wait to bust out (yes I said bust out) my skills when my teenagers try and get away with things!

7. I love the arts. I love museums, plays, musicals or anything like that - what is the last thing I've done... oh I think it was Go Diego Go! The problem is I am never able to see anything. I can't tell you the last Museum exhibit I've been to - it's been years since I've seen a play or musical. I long for it, but yet since I've been married - it just hasn't happened. I still reminisce about my single days that I spent doing those things. Some day John.... someday.

You have been tagged.

Heather - that's right you got to start a post sometime.
Adrienne - com' on
Emily S. - Bring it
Lori - Let's hear it
Christy - I know, you just made a post
Amber - You know you love it
Stacy - I can't wait to hear what you have to say

Girls Get-Away!

This past weekend I went on a relaxing girls get-away with my sisters and mother to Eden, Utah. (Stacy... you were missed - you've got to come next time) There we worked on crafts, read books and magazines, karaoked till the wee hours or the night, jacuzzied and played games. It was a lot of fun, but for me... very tiring. Brock was a disaster! He was up all night!!!! Don't worry - it was still a ton of fun. Here we all are outside of Eats of Eden (yes that was the name of the restaurant)
Here are the two babies that made it out to the trip - Brock was the only boy allowed.

Halloween

So here they are... all dressed up and ready to go. As you can probably tell Owen is a pirate. When asked what he is he says "A Pirate, Arrrr Matey!" It is pretty cute. Paige is a mermaid or Ariel. I went looking for a wig last minute and they were all sold out. They had every other princess wig but Ariel - maybe it's a more popular wig due to the red hair - she was ok with not having one though. Brock, despite what you think, is a Devil. They kids kept saying he was a bat because of his wings, but he was a devil (he's red and has those pointy whatchamacallits on his head.
Here is Brock and Sophie. What cute babies they are. Sophie is using Paige's old costume - we have been lucky enough to lend that costume out every year since Paige used it... I'd say that is money well spent.
Here are the trick-or-treader's. What a bunch! The adults took turns taking the kids around, but Jake was the only one cool enough to dress up. While we weren't out begging for candy we were at home eating warm potato soup, spinach artichoke dip, fresh home-made bread and orange-chocolate cake. It was a great night!Poor Owen was standing at a door waiting for it to open when he looked next to him to see a kid in one of those terrifying scary masks. He stayed home after that and said, "scared... orange face." Poor little guy. I'm sure it won't be long till he wants one of those scary masks for himself.

Pulling Paige's Tooth

As you can see from this picture, Paige had a tooth that HAD to come out. Lucky for her Wendy was determined to pull that tooth. She offered Paige some "real mommy make-up" to pull the tooth. Here is the short video of Wendy pulling Paige's tooth out.

And of course, here is the smiling face with her new make-up.