Yay!

With the island done it is time for the granite.  Long day coming but we are so happy with how it turned out.  It is really a fun process to see our design and ideas come to life.  We put in the pendant lights and now on to a little trim and crown molding.  Onward and upward!  (Thanks Grandma and Grandpa B and Grandma and Grandpa S for the visit today!)

Pass the Remote

Saturday morning.  Animal planet.  Dog breed show starring Westies.  One happy pup!

Traditions

My Mom was huge on traditions and making the little things in life fun as we grew up.  Every holiday we would have colored pancakes.  It was pretty funny when we had friends over and we had green pancakes for breakfast  :)  So...to keep with tradition..we started our Valentines day with pink pancakes..yum!

Our other tradition on February 14th is my Dad takes our whole family out for Ligoris pizza.  We have been doing this for over 15 years!

Ted Ligori and my dad worked at the same bakery after the army.  Last year...was our last year in the original ogden location when it closed down but we were very happy to hear that his employees encouraged him to reopen another location - and it's just down the street!
Thanks Grandpa and Grandma for a great dinner!!!!

Give me an o give me an h, give me an m and y!

Guess, just guess what I will be doing this Tuesday.  I'll give you a moment to think of a few good guesses.......OK - I can't stand it so I'll just t e l l you.....I will be at my little home waiting for the countertop guys to come and template the island for granite!!!  I'll give you just a moment for that to sink in....................................
Yes my friends.....the island is COMPLETE!  Oh I think I'll read that again......

Shawn worked over ten hours today putting the island together.  Just a few fillers in some screw holes and bottom trim...and we can check this one off the list.  Thanks dear - it's amazing!

I think I might just get a fruity drink, pop a little fancy umbrella in it and sit right on top of this guy...the next best thing to a tropical one if you ask me. 

Red, white & pink oh my!

Today was my little annual cookie decorating party with my neices and nephews.  I have always loved valentines day! Who couldn't love a holiday that gives you an excuse to share a sweet treat and love notes with your favorite people!  I love, love being an aunt and spending time with my awesome neices and nephews!

We had fun playing, jazzing up our cookies and we even had a lunch of heart shaped pizza this year :0)

My youngest little neice was home sleeping but stopped by at the end to play.  She is extra irresistable in her pink coat!  I love this opportunity to play and hang out with my neices and nephews and show them a little extra love :)

70 is the new 50 :D

We threw our Grandma S a surprise birthday party Saturday!  Here is the 'fam' huddled in the dining room waiting to yell surprise - ha ha.

It was fun to surprise her and have everyone get together.  The chocolate fountain sure was a hit!

Happy birthday Grandma - We Love You!

Elder Birks

Our Nephew Kyle is off to the New Hampshire, Manchester Mission next week.  We are so proud of him.
Good luck Kyle...we love you!