It's getting hot in here.....

So a few weeks ago Aaron's family decided to do an impromptu family reunion. I thought they were insane because on my side of the family we only do the big reunion every five years, and it take about as long to plan it, then again there are waaaay more of us and our reunion is longer and includes lots and lots of activities. I love it!!!

Anywho, one of my favorite things at my reunions is that my aunts bake for weeks on end yummy cookies. They freeze them and then each day would bring out a couple of bags for us to snack on. It's the best. You gain at least 15 pounds.

So when Aaron's family finally set in stone we were having a reunion, I decided that I was going to bake monster, peanut butter, and sugar cookies. Hopefully his family won't be on a health kick, and will eat them. I mean good heavens, do you know how hot my house has been?! I swear it's cooler outside. (And it's like 108 outside). If all else fails, we will feed them to the pigs (the ones ones my in-laws own) or the nice couple in my ward that has been sampling the cookies as I bake them. They haven't died yet, or complained of stomach discomfort, so I guess they are safe. Thanks Jessica and Chris for suffering through my baking!!!

I have a new respect for this Huggies commercial.

Week of Pictures

I am a tad to crazy to really post anything worth while. That would require thinking, and I don't think these days. Besides, I haven't had my Vanilla Coke Zero for the day. Sorry.

Instead, I'm going to post some pics from this week. Enjoy.


This is a preview to a future post. This is Aaron sanding down our new kitchen table that we bought at a yard sale for $25. THAT'S RIGHT TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS!! As of last night the second coat of stain had been put on, now we just need to seal and finish it. My friend Janet is going to be super sad when she sees the end result. She shouldn't have sold it at her yard sale!!

Okay, on the rare days that I actually get ready and put on makeup, Tiffany wants some too. So I put eye shadow on her and then rub the end that you hold of the mascara container on her eyes to make her feel special. I guess she decided that a purple marker is just as effective as the mascara. She looks like we beat her, or she is possessed with the devil. It was funny the first time, unfortunately, this pic was taken after she dug out the marker from the trash and did it the second time...the marker was taken out to the black barrel.

Another funny Tiffany moment, she won't travel unless she has sunglasses. Thank heavens for these $1.00 bad boys that we keep in the van at all times.

Little Man is 3 weeks old. I can't believe it. He all in all is a very good baby. He does has his fussy moments, but really, don't we all?!

Last but not least, I'm lovely. I can't get the video to upload, so go to

http://www.myfoxphoenix.com/dpp/more_azam/beth_and_bill/beth_bill3_061109

Have a wonderful day!!!

A little note

Dear Michelle Duggar,

I enjoy watching your show 18 kids and Counting. I find it very interesting on how you make your little (ha ha) family run. I just have one quick question, actually, I have a few questions for you.

First, why would you subject yourself to going through the terrible twos 18 times? Seriously, have you lost it? What is the secret? Prozac or Coke? Do you just tie up your children when they hit that stage, lock them away, and then let them loose when they pass that phase?

Second, do you ever yell at your children? You seem so soft spoken and happy go lucky - I'm sure a positive attitude only goes so far. Seriously, don't you just go crazy sometimes and turn into head spinning psycho mom who just screams obscenities at your children when they don't listen to you after you have asked them to do the same thing over and over and over?

Third, what's up with the restricted television time? Have you not discovered that the world's best babysitter is Disney Channel and Nickelodeon? I can't shower or do the dishes in peace without those bad boys.

Fourth, when are you going to name one of your kids Juan?

Fifth, what is your secret? I asked earlier if it was Prozac or Coke, but in all honesty what is the secret? You have a zillion kids, a weird hubby, a hair style stuck in the 80's, you wear a dress all the freakin time.....what is your secret to sanity? I have four kids, a weird hubby as well, roots that need to be colored and I wear pj's all the freakin time....and I'm going crazy. Please divulge your secret to the rest of us crazy mamas.

Love - Sarah