New Table, Who Knew That Could Be an Adventure?

I wanted to publish the title as Dining Room Table, but that didn't work because I don't have a dining room. Then I though well kitchen table, but that doesn't really work because we respect it more than our kitchen table before, so the name is new table, and below is why getting a new one is an adventure.

Gaupo and I have been saving money to do some home projects. One night we were discussing what we would like to accomplish with it, and it went much different than either of us thought. Normally we would have decided to do something big like paint the main floor, or fix the roof and porch or something, but no we come out with tv stand, bookshelf, and table. Go figure.

So, the beginning of this month we went to the temple and then went table shopping. We first went to IKEA which was an experience, but didn't find anything. We started heading home and decided to try our local American Furniture Warehouse to see if they had something. Well, they did. The only problem is convincing Adventure Girl that spending money on this kind of thing was okay. I am so ridiculous sometimes. I have been looking at table for a long time. I knew what the prices were and I still wanted to back out and just have a card table. However, Guapo has been wanting a table FOREVER and EVER, so he was not about to let this opportunity pass by. We thought and thought. We mixed chairs, and stools. We tried different things studied and thought. Finally, Guapo paid for our new table 4 chairs and 4 stools. I was excited, but also worried about what we had just done. (by the way this always happens)

Gaupo and our friend picked it up and brought it home on Monday after work. I was so antsy I mowed the lawn with Little One on my back, that way when Gaupo got home we could put it together right away. Well, we got it open and this is part of what I found...

Just in case you can't tell, that is broken. We also found that the table had a significant scruff mark on the end, and two stools were coming apart, and one chair's connect piece was splitting. Oh, I was so disgusted. I called the customer service department and arrange for a pickup and new delivery. So, I had to live with this from Monday night to Thursday morning.

I know its not too bad, but man everything seemed so crammed. Finally, Thursday morning came and so did the truck and now I have this. I LOVE it. It is so nice to have somewhere for everyone to sit. I can put food on the table.Oh it was so worth it and I am so glad we did it.

12.5 Cups Sugar and Evaporated Milk

Not very often do I do domestic things by choice. This especially includes cleaning or vacuuming. However, '"its a horrid habit and I have decided to stop." (name that movie) I don't know that I have completely decided to do all my household chores during the week instead of on Saturday, but this week I at least did something. Monday was the start of my road to becoming a Domestic Goddess. I started by cleaning up Little One's room, and the blue room. Then I vacuumed ALL of the upstairs that includes the hallway and stairs. Then I have been really wanting freezer Raspberry Jam and because we don't live close enough to anyone who would just give me some, I decided it was time for me to make some. So....

I mashed up my Raspberries and added 5.25 cups of sugar to each batch. I made two.

This is what I got, yummy raspberry jam. I forgot to get a pic before I froze it.

that is how I used up the first 10.5 cups of sugar. Making jam made me feel so much like my Mom and Grandma. (In my case this is a very good thing)

Just in case making jam wasn't enough that day we had FHE, where we made fudge. Why fudge after you make super sugary jam? Well, you do it because you have 1/2 a can of evaporated milk left from when you made your Grandma's delicious Hawaiian Meatball the week before, and you have to use the milk before it goes bad.  If that isn't a good enough reason than Gaupo is my other reason. I asked him what I can do with evaporated milk and he said "make my mom's fudge." So, he called and got the recipe and we made it for treat/activity part of family home evening.

Mmmmm tasty!!

That is how I used the evaporated milk and another 2 cups of sugar.

However, my quest for Domestic Godesshood did not stop there. Tuesday I sewed a button on Jason's shirt, and had dinner made before he got home. Before you think two much of dinner, it was only made before hand because the longer chicken salad sits the better it tastes the first time, and I wanted it to be really good. Wednesday I did laundry. I usually do that, so that doesn't add too many points to the trail but I did get two batches folded before Gaupo got home.Today, well I haven't done much we are having burritos for dinner, so no prep needed. Vacuuming the main floor just keeps getting more and more pushed off. BUT I just remembered, I dusted my room today, so see I haven't stopped yet. I am seeing the fine makings of a Goddess here. (wink wink)

Well, I think thats a good update so ta ta for now. 

A Pretty Normal Day

My sister-in-law made a post on her blog about her normal schedule for the day, and then said write about yours. So, I thought I should do that...Later. Well, I got to thinking and decided I could blog now while I was thinking about it or clean a bathroom or doing something else productive like that. Obviously, I am blogging.

My Day

5:00-6:00: Somewhere in this time frame Little One gets up to eat for the first time that day. I feed her and put her back to bed.
6:45-7:00: I get out of bed, pray, and go get Little One if she is awake otherwise wait until she is awake.
7:10-7:15: Have prayers and scriptures with Guapo and Little One. Then we send Guapo off to work.
7:30-7:50: Read scriptures, or play, or get ready to go running
8:00: Feed Little One again, and give her about 2oz of cereal, usually oatmeal she likes that best.
8:30: Finish getting ready
8:45 or 9:00: Go running
9:30: Get back clean up Little One's breakfast mess while she stretches after being in the stroller.
9:45: Put Little One down for a nap
10:00 Breakfast, shower, read scriptures, and start work
Somewhere between 11:00 and 12:00 Little One wakes up and we play for awhile and then eat.
1:00 Lunch
1:30 Check work email make sure no emergencies
2:00 Feed Little One
2:30 or so: Put Little One down for Nap, then I get on the internet and do work again
Anywhere between 3:15 and 4:30 Little One gets up. We play inside, and then outside or go outside to wait for Gaupo to come home
4-4:30: Guapo get home
5:00 Feed Little One again
6:00 Solid food feeding and Sippy Cup time
6:15 or 6:30 or after Little One is down: Dinner
7:00: Get Little One in PJ, Feed, and Rock
7:30ish: Hopefully Little One is in bed
7:30-9:00: Do whatever Guapo and I want
9:00 Watch an 'Episode' (Gilligan's Island, Hogan's Hero's, and most recently Get Smart) while pumping
9:30 get ready for bed
10:00 Hopefully asleep.

That is a pretty typical day. The times are mostly approximate but are pretty close. Sometimes we change up the routine and go to the park, or to a friends house. Sometimes I am on the internet more (I am really trying to lessen that time). Sometimes I have to go into work which always throws me for a loop, but I just have to do it sometimes. Yep, not to abnormal, and everyday is not the same-thank goodness I would get really board. I mean I love routines but not daily the same thing over and over and over again. Good thing I have a kid, it makes every day new. So, now you know my day whats yours like?

My Trip to Lone Star

Way back in March or close to it my brother moved to Lone Star. His wife has blog all about their cute family and life in Lone Star. If you want to check it out here is the link Family in Lone Star. Anyway, sometime in June I think they texted me and said "tickets are cheap you should come visit us." Well, I thought and thought and talked it over with Gaupo and decided you know what might as well. So, I planned the trip and book the flights. This post is all about Aug. 25 to Sept.1 in Lone Star.

Saturday Morning we headed to the airport. Guapo decided to walk us in, which I am so grateful for. He had me push the stroller (empty he wanted to carry Little One for a bit) and pull my suitcase. He wanted to see how I was going to get through the airport and security without him. Apparently I was talented enough to convince him that I could do it and after I got my ticket we headed to security. It was tricky to get through, but I had strategically packed my bags that way I knew exact where everything I need to pull out was at. We made it through with out a hitch. (thank goodness) When we finally got to our gate Little One was having a rough time, there were tons of people and the loud speaker was always announcing new flights and changes. Little One needed a nap so bad but just couldn't get herself to calm down enough to fall asleep. When we finally boarded the plane she was very cranky. It may have worked to my benefit because everyone felt bad and wanted to help me. I asked a gentleman to put my carry-on in the overhead bin and he was more than pleased to do so, and then finally took my seat. The plane was quiet enough for awhile that Little One finally fell asleep in my arms. We sat next to an older couple which was fine with me. The lady loved my cuter than cute baby, and they were 'classic' ticket holders so they mainly watched TV on the flight. I was glad because when Little One awoke she was starving. I am still nursing her and so we fed right there on the plane. Anyway, once we land the same gentleman that but my suitcase overhead also offered to get it down for me. Oh boy did I appreciate that.

Once off the plane I contacted my brother and we tried to find each other. Luckily we did and we head to their house. The drive from Dallas to the house is like 3.5 hours so it took awhile and we had to take a break so I could feed Little One again. Once we got to their house I was SOOOOO done traveling for the day. Luckily we were. That night we watched 'The Help' and had Papa John's, which was so good.
**Side note: 'The Help' was a really good movie. It made me think a lot about how I treat people even now and how some ideas seem so crazy to me but that was life then. Not that it makes it right what anyone did but it still makes me think. Anyway I recommend it as am entertaining historical history movie.

Sunday we went to church. I love being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I love it because they teach the same things no matter where you go. There are different experiences and stories during the lessons, but the doctrine and truths are still the same.

Monday-Thursday was a lot of time just being at home. I loved it though because usually my day is spent with just me and Little One. Whenever I have a break and want to talk to someone I have to call or text and hope I am not interrupting their day. It was so nice while in Lone Star to have someone to talk to all the time. Talking is one of my favorite hobbies, so Sunshine got talked to death. It was so nice to be a Mom with someone else. That probably doesn't make sense but it makes sense to me. We didn't just stay home all the time though. Every morning we went on a run, I think that is a record for me while on vacation. It was also really nice to have someone to run with I always run alone and it was good to have some company. Tuesday we went shopping. I love shopping and I haven't really had a chance since Little One was born, so it was great. I found a cute skirt and also found a couple of tops. Wednesday we went to the accessory store. It was way fun. I sometimes wish I had tons of money so I could have gotten more but I did find the clearance place and got three necklaces and a set of earrings. I don't have hardly any pictures of this trip but here is one of Little One and her cousin Honey. The other is the huge mess Little One made while eating oatmeal.

See we can play nice. Mainly because neither of us have toys right now.

What Mom isn't this what I am suppose  to do?

Friday my brother doesn't have work, so they worked outside on the lawn and I did the dishes. It think that that was the first time doing dishes was semi therapeutic.  After we worked, my sister cut my brother's hair and then thinned mine. I love it I have worn my hair completely down twice. That doesn't sound like often but trust me it is. Then we went out to eat at a Mexican food restaurant. It was so good. My favorite was the chicken chimmi and the salsa and fresh tortillas. Then we went to Sams Club and finished up at this restaurant supply store. It was so cool: giant rolling pins, cookie/ice cream scoops of every size, glasses, busing buckets, stoves, cookers, everything it was AMAZING. I am kind of a sucker for stuff like that so I loved it.

Saturday started with Ultimate Frisbee. I haven't touched a legal disc in a year but my brother still invited me to come play. I really couldn't refuse I love Frisbee. I had so much fun. I ate it once, probably got dehydrated, threw good and bad throws, dived a couple of time, and by the time I was done felt like and old lady. I bent over to pick up the disc once and didn't really have any desire to straighten up, but I did. It was so my fun. Special shout out to Sunshine for watching my baby while I went. She didn't even seem upset that she cried like the whole time I was gone. Thank you so much Sunshine!! I loved playing and hope to be able to do it next summer but we will see what events unfold between now and then. After the game, we rushed home, showered, packed, and left for the airport. It was so hard to say good-bye to family, but I can't lie I was so excited to be going home to see Guapo. I was so tired of taking care of Little One all by myself. I missed his hugs and love. Oh I just missed him OK.

We got through security really easily minus the ever twisting line to get there, but the stroller maneuvered very well and I made it. The flight was great. I sat next to a lady who loved to talk too. So, we chatted the whole ride. She shared story after story, her snack, and held Little One for a minute while I got all situated. She was awesome. I would love to meet her again some day. At the airport, I had to catch the 'train' to get to the baggage claim. That was interesting, but I got there. Gaupo was there and oh what a joyous reunion. Little One wasn't too sure who he was at first, but she caught on after awhile.

Sorry for the long post but it was a whole week worth of stuff. Thanks to Brother and Sunshine for letting us stay with them we had a great time. I am so glad I was able to go.