Playing Mom...

I love what Sarah has done with the blog! I am trying to do my part to keep it alive. I will write more about the happenings in my life later, but I just wanted to put up a bunch of pictures of Schuyler, Kirkland, and Roe from my 2 weeks playing watching them in Mesa. I know I'm biased, but I think they are so cute! Sorry about the blurry one, but it was just a funny moment with Roe waiting like a baby chick as Kirkland is trying to help her with her bottle. Love you all!

Is there anybody out there?

So, the blog is dead. I mean, really. But I'm going to puff one more breath into its lungs with hope of reviving it for good. I think now is the most logical time to keep it going anyway, since we're all sprawled all over the place. So much is happening - Whitney in DC, Jenny starting a new school year, Joanna figuring out what's next! I mean, really... it's probably one of the more interesting times we could be keeping track of each other. :)

September is going well so far. It's one of my favorite months. Or it has the potential to be. The weather slowly cools into crisp autumn days and evening comes ever-so-earlier luring us slowly inside for movie/tv/comfort food/cuddling goodness. I love fall.

On Labor Day Spencer and I rode our bikes up Emigration Canyon to Ruth's Diner for breakfast. Ruth's is one of Salt Lake's finest comfort food establishments. We've been three times now and we always sit at the same table on the patio with the trees and the lights and the musicians playing. It's a great little place. If ever there is another 4WM rendez-vous, we should put Ruth's on our list for sure!

Last week I went camping, in two weeks I'm going to San Francisco, and for now, I'm just waiting to hear what's happening with all of you.

Great Gift Idea

When searching for a gift idea for Mother's Day, Chelsea came up with this great idea. Harry and David's Fruit of the Month Club.

If you haven't heard of Harry and David, their fruit is famous, particularly their pears at Christmastime. Businesses love to give out their fruit baskets during the holidays and they have great gourmet (and pricey) fruit. Although it's not cheap, we all pitched in and signed up so that my Mom would get a gourmet fruit sample each month. This month the fruit was the peach. These amazing peaches were from Oregon. The fruit also comes with a little card explaining its origins and some serving options or recipes. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a Christmas or other gift for someone who would appreciate it.

Hmmmm....

This was on the back of a candy package of my sister. I don't think I need to explain why I couldn't stop laughing out loud when I read it.

Happy Birthday Whitney!

I hope your day is happy!

Jenny + Nigel

Your day was beautiful, Jenny. Thanks for letting us be a part of it.4WM4L.

Back from the Dead

I'm back. It's been a while since I've blogged, so forgive me for the absence. In good news, I picked up my wedding dress. And it all felt so real. I'm getting married with a veil and shoes. Yes, Jo, I bought the shoes. Presents are starting to arrive at the house, and I feel like I'm in Father of the Bride, minus the blender.

In other news, I've discovered the Age of Love series (first one), and I've laughed my head off at the 20 year-olds. They were so incredibly ditzy and had absolutely no idea what to talk about. One girl said she and her dog had the same personality. Ha! It was highly amusing. However, the 40 year-olds were kind (fairly) to each other and honest and motivated and passionate. Hmmmmm...I can't believe that I'm actually watching this, but I find it oddly fascinating.

To top it off, I just got back from California and have decided that it's a great place. I tried my first In and Out burger and decided that they are delicious. I lay on the beach and acquired the sunburn to prove it. It was fun seeing Jo's home and driving up and down the coast. This week is full of little details and spending time with my family.

Love Fern

That's all I have to say, ladies. Love fern. Would you let our love fern die?



(Sarah- if you still don't get this one, then you still need to watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days)