Butcher Boy

I made a bunch of these meat cleaver onsies for the boutique. Can you tell Brody's dad is a Butcher?

I am pretty busy this week getting ready for the boutique. I am not sure how much posting I will be doing.

I will most likely be updating my Etsy shop with these onsies and note books after things settle down from the boutique.

It's Just Another Stylin Sunday

Instead of our regular stylin Sunday I want you to answer a question for me.
What are your favorite pants that Travis wears?
1. White

2. Pink


3. Off white

4. Orange

5. Gray (do you spell it grey or gray? According to Wikipedia The UK spells it grey and the US spells it gray. I didn't know that)

6. Blue seersucker

7. Tan

Sorry, these awesome shorts aren't in the contest!

2 Truths Answers

1. I hate touching wooden spoons. Truth. I can't explain why, I just hate they way they feel.
2. I hate banana bread. Lie. I actually love banana bread, I hate fruit though.
3. I can eat a whole pizza by myself. Truth. I can but I don't.


1. I am really good at math. Lie. I am horrible t math!
2. I don't know any of the Rolling Stones songs. Truth.
3. I have an aesthetician license. Truth. I haven't really done anything with it, but I still have one.

2 Truths

I will give you three statements and you pick the two truths and the one lie.

1. I hate touching wooden spoons
2. I hate banana bread
3. I can eat a whole pizza by myself

1. I am really good at math
2. I don't know any of the Rolling Stones songs
3. I have an aesthetician license


Game via Shark Bait

Spring boutique

If your in Salt Lake City next week make sure to stop by the boutique!

*Feel free to link this on your blog

1986

I have been posting some old pictures on facebook and thought I would share some here too.
This is a picture from first grade.
I am still friends with two of the girls from my first grade class.
I am on the first row second from the left.




This is a picture of me and Gina in dance. I can't remember why we were clowns in a dance recital.


I think Julie still has the costume?

My Name

For the record my name is Dianna. Dee-Dee is my nickname.
I get people asking me all the time if they should call me Dianna or Dee-Dee. I answer to both names, but I usually refer to myself as Dianna.

When I was born my family thought Dianna was way too grown up of a name for a little girl so they called me Dee-Dee. When I was about 5 or 6 years old I decided I wanted to be more grown up and I insisted that people call me Dianna. Now I don't care what people call me (as long as its nice).

Here is a list of nicknames my family calls me.

It's Just Another Stylin Sunday

Good job on your talk today Traver!

Travel

5 Places I have never been but would love to visit

• England
• Chicago
• Spain
• Greece
• Ireland

5 Places I would like to visit again

• Italy
• Sydney
• New York
• Switzerland
• Germany

Whats on your list?

Wedges

I am a big fan of wedges! I would take a pair of wedges over flats any day.
Here are some sandals from Victoria's Secret that I am really wanting.


Strappy wedge


Piped canvas espadrille (the blue and black are my favorites)

Pot Roast

I made my first roast, all by myself. I am so proud!
Travis usually cooks all the meat around our house, this week has been the exception. I am making Trav teach me how to cook meat. Last night I even grilled the steaks. grilling steaks is way easier than I thought.

Back to the roast.
Travis gave me instructions on how to make a simple pot roast and I thought I would share.
If you happened to be in Trav's meat class this is how he made the roast you tasted.
I think this recipe taste delicious!


All you need is a crock pot, seasoning and french onion soup mix. Simple huh?

Have your butcher pick out a chuck roast for you.

Season both sides.

We like to use Lindberg-Snider Porterhouse & Roast Seasoning.

Here is a list of stores that carry it.

Set meat aside.

Mix your french onion soup mix in a crock pot.

(follow the instructions on your soup mix)

Place the roast in the crock pot.

Cover and cook on low for 6 hours.

You can cook it on a higher temp for less time but I don't recommend it. Slow cooking makes for a yummier pot roast.

Super easy! And super delicious!

A Relaxing Bath

Is this the same little boy that use to scream through his whole bath just a few months ago?
There is no way I could fall asleep in the bath tub. He must get it from his daddy.

Robot Party

I love the Robot themed party ideas from Creating Keepsakes.

I also think everything in this bucket would make great gifts.

Make your own party invitations.



You can use transfer paper to transfer this free robot template onto shirts, glasses, plates, etc...

This little coloring book would be great for a favor or even as a gift.

Print your own free robot gift tag here.

Let the kids make and color their own robot mask.

You can buy more downloads here.

For more robot inspiration look at these party ideas.

This Weekend

• Attended Travis' meat class
• Went to Zacky's baptism
• Made peanut butter chip/chocolate chip cookies
• Ate yummy brisket with Trav's family
• Played trivial pursuit
• Went to activity days
• Listened to Julie's talk at church
• Cleaned the house
• Read
• Bought new jeans

Winner

The winner of the Disney World book is Deidre. Congratulations!
Make sure to email me your address.

It's Just Another Stylin Sunday

Love the bullet cufflinks.

Apparently this is the Vanilla Ice sign.

4 Month Check Up

Yesterday was Brody's 4 month check up.
Weight 14.94 lbs.
25 inches.
He was mad about the shots (all four of them). I don't think I have ever seen his face go so red.

Here are some pictures of Brody and what he is possibly thinking.

Last 10 Movies I Watched

• Toy Story 2
• Les Miserables
• The Witches
• 28 Days Later
• Jeremiah Johnson
• Flight of the Navigator
• Schindler's List
• Bottle Shock
• The Changeling
• Snatch

What were the last movies you watched?

Thank You

A big thanks to everyone who commented on my WWII post.
I made a big list of all the WWII books to read and movies to see. I can't wait to get started!
Of course once I start reading one of these books I will have to put down Anna Karenina. It seems like I am always reading two or three books at a time, am I the only one who does this? At this rate it will take me this whole year to finish Anna Karenina. Oh well.

Giveaway

This week I am giving away the ultimate guidebook to Disney World.


For a chance to win just leave a comment on this post and you will be entered.
One entry per person.
No anonymous entrys.
For an extra entry simply post a link to this giveaway on your blog (make sure to leave a 2nd comment for the extra entry).
Giveaway closes at midnight on Sunday, March 15th.
Winner will be announced Monday, March 16th

It's Just Another Stylin Sunday

Bouncy Balls

I know I have shown this before but I wanted to show it again. Doesn't it make you happy?

4 Months Old

My boy turned four months old today!
Can you see his cute dimple in the picture?
These days Brody is all about his hands. He is learning how to grab things but more then anything he likes to suck on his hands or fingers. He pulls his Binky out of his mouth so he can suck on his little fingers.
Brody has started laughing and he laughs the hardest when we take his clothes off.
We started him on rice cereal yesterday and he isn't quite sure if he likes it.
Brody loves to see himself in the mirror. He makes sure to smile big when he sees himself.
He is always easy to put down to bed. I think he is like his mom and loves his sleep!
Brody is a happy boy, unless he gets woken up from a nap.
It amazes me how fast he is growing. Each day is something new.

Baby Rock

Rockabye Baby has some fun lullaby renditions of your favorite bands. Brody's grandparents gave him Metallica for Christmas.
Check out all of the bands here. What cd would you want for your baby?

Trying to lose baby weight sucks!

World War Two

I love a good WW2 story (I think I get this from my mom). I just finished watching The Band of Brothers and Schindler's List. I also finished reading The Book Thief.
Now I just need some suggestions on more WW2 books and movies.

I Love

• That my taxes are all done
• Receiving my refund early
• Finishing a book (The Book Thief)
• Playing games with Trav's family
• Sleeping in until 8:30 (thank you Brody)
• That I get to have my teeth cleaned this week (yay for dentist appointments)
• Planning my summer trip to Newport

Candy Buttons

How cute are these candy buttons? I found out about them via.
You can learn how to make them here.

It's Just Another Stylin Sunday

Father and Son stylin Sunday.

Trav wanted to wear some cowboy boots today. I shot that idea down fast.
Besides it wouldn't have matched his wolverine facial hair.