How to Celebrate Cesar Chavez Day

Since Sarah and I had a day off school and seminary we decided to take advantage of the beautiful weather. We had decided previously to walk to the falls, but in order to save $5.00 we decided to walk from the lower parking lot - by the ticket booth. Well - since I have never done that before I was surprised to see that parking in that parking lot also cost $5.00. Sarah, that brave soul, suggested that we park on Canyon and walk the near mile to the ticket booth and then walk the 1 3/4 mile to the waterfall. We did it and were quite proud of ourselves. We went on a "new to us" trail and enjoyed the sights and sounds of our own Monrovia Canyon Park. We enjoyed chatting along the way and have committed to a couple of things. Our next goal - walking from the house (that has always been one of my goals) and in celebration of all the Cornwalls being accepted to BYU - HIKE THE "Y" when we take Sarah up this summer. Let the training begin. Join us???

The Pluot

With a rare open Saturday, dad spent the day taking out the dead apricot tree (otherwise known as the ladder to the reservoir - he did it with his bare hands) and putting in the pluot tree we gave him for his birthday. I watched all day as this project progressed. I didn't want to lose that beautiful ivy overhang - but as you can see, the finished product looks great - perfectly positioned and now all we have to do is wait for the fruit - YUM!!!

Birthday Fun!

Robbie woke up to a fun parade!! He enjoyed cards from family and friends! And presents from his wife and son.
This was his favorite (from his son) a little tikes basketball hoop. He set it up right away and began playing with it at 7:30 in the morning!
Here is the loot, in addition to 2 Red Sox tickets for June! Woo hoo!
That evening we went out to the Rainforest Cafe!
It was very fun and very delicious!
Then we had an ice cream cake from Friendly's! SOOOO GOOD!

He did a great job blowing out the candles!
It was a very, very fun day!!
Thank You to all of you who called and sent cards, gave gifts and made posts!!
We loved all the fun baby things from his California Parade!

Sew fun!

These are my two newest projects! Last night we had an unofficial relief society sewing class. It was a blast. I learned how to use an easy pattern. I made these pajama shorts for paisley last night. Then this morning I went to my friend's house and she taught me how to make this super cute skirt!! It took about 2 and a half hours to make the skirt today. We also wanted to add pockets but ran out of time. I'm really excited to fill paisley's closet with lots of cute new skirts!!

The reviews are in!

My etsy store The Purse Place is currently being feature on a blog called Take It From Me.
This blog has done a review on my I Spy Bags and is now doing a giveaway with them. I was really excited to approached about doing this review! So if you are interested in seeing their opinion of my I Spy Bags or want to enter the giveaway to have a change to win an I Spy Bag check out my review!

Art Ed Show

I couple weeks ago was the Art Ed show. It was up for just under two weeks and was on the 5th floor of the HFAC. It was really fun. Here is the flyer that I made for the show:

I had two pieces in the show. The first won an honorable mention. It is a photo triptych.

The second was my installation. I got two birds with one stone on this one because it also counted for an assignment for my installation class. I collected quarter sheet flyers for a year and invited others to do so as well. The piece is about social stigmas and interacting with strangers, going out of your comfort zone. Viewers were invited to break through the curtain and enter inside the space. I also documented via video both an acceptance and a rejection of people's petitions. Those videos were playing on loop.

Move Over Paul

Make room for the Real Rad "R" kids.

Robb and Rach, what a Renowned and Revered pair.

But today we'll focus just on Robbie.

happy biRthday!!!

All I can say is that I'm glad {so glad!} I was born with the name I was. You  R are the greatest, and I couldn't let Paul and sweet MB be the only ones to let you know it on this fantastic day!

THEY SAY IT'S ROBB'S BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday to the Greatest Man EVER!!!!!

From this handsome guy........
To this handsome guy........
How did I get so blessed?
I married the most amazing man ever! I just want to let him know how much I love love love him and love love love to look at his very attractive self!
Look how cool he is!! How did I live without this guy for any amount of time? I can'te even begin to describe the millions of reasons why he is so perfect for me. I feel so blessed to have such a sweet, genuine, strong, worthy, fun, kind, handsome, smart, energetic, funny, cuddly, faithful, honest, laid back, forgiving, gentle etc.etc.etc.etc. (I could go on forever) terrific husband!!!! Oh I love him!! Happy Birthday Sweetie!!

OUR LITTLE STAR'S STAGE HISTORY

For you who could not be there Saturday night....

At the end of intermission of Sarah's Senior Recital the following video was shown. The video is a montage documenting Sarah's shows, singing and dancing through the years.

Our little miss Sarah has given us many hours of joy watching her on the boards.

Double Negative

"Double Negative is a piece of land art located in the Moapa Valley on Mormon Mesa (or Virgin River Mesa) near Overton, Nevada. Double Negative was completed in 1969 by the artist Michael Heizer.

The work consists of a long trench in the earth, 30 feet (9.1 m) wide, 50 feet (15 m) deep, and 1,500 feet (460 m) long, created by the displacement of 240,000 tons of earth. Two trenches straddle either side of a natural canyon (into which the excavated material was dumped). The "negative" in the title thus refers in part to both the natural and man-made negative space that constitutes the work. The work essentially consists of what is not there, what has been displaced" (Wikipedia).

The road up to the mesa.

From the other side

Our fried Elise

My baby. She was so tough.

I though she deserved this amazing, rugged picture

Family Photo

I edited this shot when I did the Double Negative ones:

SARAH'S EXCELLENT WAY

We are soooo... proud of Sarah and the wonderful show she put on for her senior recital. The hall was full with friends and family that seemed to enjoy the evening, the music, the dancing, the refreshments and associations.
One of the best parts was to have Robb, Katie (w/ Daniel), Jeffrey and Rachel part of the big event adding their talent, spirit, labor and fun for a few days.

ALMOST THERE

Sarah's Senior Recital REHEARSAL went really well last night. It's going to be an wonderful evening tonight (Saturday). Sarah and her supporting performers are doing great. Oh Boy! It's exciting around here.

Happy St. Patrick's Day

It has been a while since Marybeth and I have made a fun video. I hope that this is just that fun. St. Patrick's day has easily become my most favorite holiday and so I tried to do something extra fun for it. It is a way to show how I react during this time of year or anything for that matter. It is meant to be fun and silly. I hope you laugh a little too.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Love the Three of Us!

ON OUR WAY

Mom (especially) and Dad are so excited to have our kids soon to be ON THEIR WAY to 336 - Katie tonight, Jeff & Rach on the road tomorrow, and Robb late tomorrow night + Grandma and Aunt Teri on the road in the next couple of days.

We are in for a fun time Saturday night with family and friends and a lot of great music for Sarah's Senior Recital.

CORNWALL-RICHTER SCALE

I'd say about a 4.3-4.4.