Just another Update . . .

So for Cory's birthday we got him the Book of Mormon made easier. All I can say is WOW to that book series. For ANYONE who struggles reading the Book of Mormon and understanding it . . . I recommend HIGHLY HIGHLY. It is incredible. It breaks down EVERYTHING and helps you to understand it. Anyways, so Cory has been studying that pretty heavily lately and all Araleigh wants to do is be with her dad. So he went and got her her own Book of Mormon. So the other day I went into check on her and I found her laying by daddy . . . and he had to stop and read her.. her Book of Mormon. It was cute. . .

Also, yesterday Me and Araleigh were just having fun and took some "self" pictures. Well, she picked up on how to do it in a matter of one click. Now she is hooked. She took self pictures of herself for like an hour. . . and today we caught her with Grandpa's camera doing the same thing. He will have a nice surprise when he finds his memory card was used up by self portraits of
Araleigh. . . . She is growing up so fast. It is so crazy she is also starting to talk and pick up on new words everyday.
Also, today we went down to Blackfoot and finished setting up for the fair thats set to start this weekend. I am SO excited! I have a huge weakness for fair food and crazy people! It should be a good time! We have already got our tickets to Joe Nichols/Jason Michael Carroll! PRETTY EXCITED ABOUT THAT ONE!! I haven't been to a concert in 2.5 years. (Besides Blessid Union in Rexburg) But we do have a booth . . .. so anyone who is Diabetic or knows someone who is . . . come check us out! We are in one of the buildings.

On another note: I am so happy that I got to go to the temple tonight. I have been begging Cory to take me for a while . . . but since the fair has been around the corner he has been SO busy. Anyways, tonight I made it happen and we did a session in the Rexburg temple. Wow, it truly is a magnificant place. I have had so many spiritual experiences in the temple and tonight was a special time for me. I truly am grateful for the Gospel that is in my life and the changes that has come over my family. It melts my heart every night when Araleigh and us kneel down to pray. She is so special to us and is such an example and reminder of what we need to strive to become. Pure, Innocent and Child-like. How wonderful it is to have these little spirits in our lives to remind us of who we need to be. They truly are our little examples.

One more note: I have decided to take on the challenge of writing up my own family cookbook. So if any of ya'll have some great recipes that I could try out- I'd LOVE for you to share! I am really wanting to put in it Tried recipes that I know I love. I HATE it every night when I don't plan (I am a terrible meal planner) and I just can't rummage through all my cards and figure out something good. So I am making a book. Anyways, any good ideas would be wonderful . . .

Have a wonderful rest of the week. I know we are pretty much MIA starting Saturday because of the fair. So it's gonna be crazy! Hopefully we will see some of ya'll there!!!

Testosterone Stupidity

So I just have ONE question. Does anyone elses husband struggle with the "romantic" side of things?? I just realized that Men REALLY ARE from Mars . . . Cory came home on Friday and I haven't seen him in a week so I was trying to get some snuggle time in . . . hoping he'd Woo me with some romantic line (ya right) of course all he can say is "You're hot". Okay STOP RIGHT THERE: Anyone else see the problem? I was hoping he would whisper sweet nothings in my ear about how he loves me and I am his everything. But instead he grabs me and says "You're so Hot" hmmmmmmm..... he doesn't see the problem and doesn't get why I was so disappointed. But COME ON after eight years together you'd think that there would be SOME kind of a romantic gesture. Why are men so apt to think with their body and not their minds? I find it funny how different things are from when you start dating and just want to kiss em' all the time and tell them what they want to hear . . . then to marriage... which is fun but all truth in a different, connected type of way. Anyways, I love ya Cory .. . . . but Woman are from Venus and you better be finding the manual to instuct you! :) . . . . I just found this little scene in our lives rather humorous and thought I would share. Cory is so good to me but I found this a rather ODD way for him to try and get some romance. . . . nice try, hun! Hopefully I am not the only woman who would be semi-upset (not mad at all, just disappointed a little) about the words: "You're Hot" . . . but I think something a bit more meaningful would have satisfied my romantic craving!

Relaxing Weekend

Well, nothing was exciting about the Arnolds weekend . . . but it was nice to have Cory home. He has been gone SO much its crazy. So he got home on Friday and took us to dinner with Dustin and Candice. . . we were pretty much just home bodies this weekend though. Saturday I got to have some time to myself to go with my mom to run errands . . I also got all my laundry done and my house clean - thats always nice! I also managed to make 2 loafs of bread Saturday and I am baking two more as I write this. . . I LOVE LOVE LOVE homemade bread with freshly made jam. YUMMO!! Anyways, I still have NO TV . . and am ready to scream. Its fine to not have it during the day for me - cuz all Araleigh watches is the Little Mermaid- but night time is another story. I am really to pull the plug on Dish Network and freak out on them. I have only had the stupid satellite for 3 weeks. You would think their customer service would be better... amateur bungholes. Anyone know a good Dish guy that will come out BEFORE Sept.4 (Yeah thats right we got ours INSTALLED on Aug.4th and have had tv for a week total) RETARDS!

one word: WOW

So my freaking dumb tv has been out for a week and STUPID Dishnetwork are retards and won't get out here like now. So I have gone without tv for the past week. Let me just say . . . I have been going INSANE not having the tv to watch at night. NOT TO MENTION that my husband has been in Utah for a week, AGAIN . . . so I had NO ONE to talk to at night either. So I was lonely with NO TELEVISION. . . Anyways, so I have had to turn to my handy laptop as my out. Well, I started watching Army Wives yesterday and I almost through with season two . . . all I can say is that in the past 30 hours I have laughed, cried, been inspired, been jelous (umm the Trevor guy- WOW (nuf said)) So . . I am OFFICIALLY stating that I am now currently obsessed with ONE MORE TV SHOW. ahaha. Funny part is that EVERY show I am obsessed with happens to be in the fall. So I am like MIA . . . starting in like September. I WAS excited about having DVR but since my tv hasnt worked since we switched I am not so excited. Cuz heavens know I am DEFINATELY going to need it, since there are like 10 shows I LOVE and some overlap. Anyways, if you haven't watched Army wives . . . well like I said before one word..............................W O W ! ! ! ! ! ! !

My Videography Blog

So many people don't know that I have had a tiny videography business going on the side. I primarily just do it by word of mouth or for family, friends, whatever. I have been doing videos for about 5 years. Like I said . . . never broke out into it professionally but I am starting to get a small clientele. I have done weddings, year-end videos for cheerleading, baby videos, and a funeral. I can also do anniversary . . birthday . . whatever you want. I am slowly deciding that I need to post this for people who don't know in case they would want something done. I primarily do "after" movies. What that means is that I usually don't go to the events a film. What happens is I get home videos, pictures, whatever you want and compile them personally into one dvd. So if you are married, and never had a video and would like one- you can get the videos together and pictures and I can make one. Same with birth videos, funerals, anniversaries. Anyways, I started a blog for it for small advertisement and there are a couple videos that will soon be on there. One is for Idaho Falls Elite Allstars (I have made their year end video for the past 3 years) and also one of my daughter that I made for her first year. I am hoping I can upload them and am working on it. Anyways, check it out and if you know of anyone interested email me at either my email or adoredmoments@hotmail.com!!

Heres my Under Construction blog: adoredmomentsvideo.blogspot.com

Twilight Fans . . . Movie Update!

So my sister in law posted on her blog that since the Harry Potter movies has been postponed- well, guess what? Twilight took its place and is releasing on Nov. 21st. AHHHHHHHHHHHH. I am ecstatic! Can't wait!

Happy Birthday, Cory!

Cory officially turned 24 today. Woo hoo . . he's is getting older- but he sure doesn't act like it! Last night we were driving home from Rexburg and he couldn't believe that he is 24. We started dating when he was 16 . . . EIGHT YEARS .....YIKES!!! Time flies so fast- and it never seems to slow down. Well, for now I am trying to get presents wrapped and a clean house. We get to go to eat with his parents (cuz its Darla's birthday too!) So it should be a good night! Well, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Cory- thanks for all you do for our family. We love you and hope you have a great day!
Happy Birthday to Darla too . . . . hope its a great day and we love you too!

Domestic? I'd say, I am in the making . . .

So I have had a bit of a "itch" to be domestic lately - and I think I have to the extremedies! In the past week alone I have made I think 3 batches of my "secret" salsa! (Everyone keeps begging for more and more . . . I am thinking of marketing .. geez) I have made Homemade Bread . . . then realized I didn't have ANY homemade jam . . . so that was my task today. To learn how to jam! So I went to my mom's cuz she had the stuff- and I jammed! It was pretty easy and I am SO excited for the end result. So I think I have done pretty well on the domestic end of things. I know its just a phase- but we'll see. Here are some pictures of me and my jamming today. It was crazy- I did ALOT of Strawberry and a little Raspberry. But on Thursday .. I am going to make Raspberry and huckleberry. Its going to be YUMMO!

Also just as a note: My little girl has decided that she is a BIG girl now and tries to dress herself. Today she dumped milk all over herself so I got her down to her diaper to wash them- and of course she tried to put her clothes back on- wITH her shoes that she put on of course on the wrong feet. She is getting SO big it makes me sad. She is starting to be little miss independent and its running by way too fast. :(

Our Weekend

So we had a pretty busy weekend . . . on Friday my mom called us and invited us up to my brothers camper for Dutch Oven (YUMMO) and of COURSE we couldn't say no . . . since I have been begging for it for like a YEAR. Anyways, so we went up there and hung out . . . made good food, the kids played, then we decided to stay the night. So then we got up at 8 and made breakfast and came home to get ready. At about 11 we ended up leaving for Driggs to ride horses. Cory has been BEGGING me to go for a horseride with him ever since he worked there (like 5 years) and I never would. I absolutely DO NOT like horses . . . . they scare me to death. Well, of course I said I'd finally go . . . and I ended up on a horse that was pissed off today. SO I was having an anxiety attack the entire time- and in the end cut our little ride short because the horse didn't want to be controlled . . . and I was TOO terrified to make him. (He was SO skiddish) So that was a BOMB. Anyways, so we went and visited Cory's cousin, Lexie and her family, which was short and sweet-- its always nice visiting with family. Then we had to take off to get Araleigh from the babysitter. Well, THEN we went to Tai Food (another YUMMO. . . if you have never had it . . I HIGHLY receommend it ... its SO GOOD!) and ended with a Dairy Queen treat and playing cards at the Kellers. I also need to give a shout out to our cousin Brock, somehow he got my child to say her first NAME. (Besides mom, dad, gramma, gumpa) She officially pointed at him at said "Bwock". It was the CUTEST thing ever and of course we made her do it over and over . . . cuz I was stunned. He'd just been around us tonight. Anyways, so maybe she is starting to put names with faces . . . that'd be awesome! Now I am hope thinking about my lesson I am suppose to be preparing..... hopefully it goes fine.

Happy Thursday!

So today was an eventful day . . . kind of. I got all my groceries bought- I only had to bribe Araleigh like twice this trip if she was good. Although the only thing that made her happy was to sit in that shopping cart with the two seats (for kids to sit on) . . . she loves it because she holds the cart and thinks she is pushing it. So I took one of those . . . though feeling stupid cuz I only have ONE child . . not two. Then I came home and decided to make some salsa. I tried some out a few weeks ago- with some left overs (of course I had to buy stuff too) anyways, everyone loved it . . . so I made some more tonight. This batch was even better! Anyways, then Cory took on the


task of making root beer. He is the Elders Quorum activities director . . . and he decided to get a big sub from the Sandwich Tree (SO GOOD!) and made homemade Root beer and take everyone bowling . . . including families. It was a good time. YUMMY food and the kids had a great time bowling. Araleigh has NEVER been before . . . I don't know why I never thought of taking her before but she loved it. Me, on the other hand had the worst score . . . . KNOWN TO MAN. I am WAY rusty- actually I am more like the scum on the rust . . . it was BAD. I finally gave up and had Cory bowl for me . . . so I could walk away with some kind of dignity- though not much is left. I STUNK!!
Earlier today, I walked into the bathroom to get Araleigh ready- and behold- she was already primping. Its so funny to me how they truly do mimic everything. She found mascara and decided to try and put some on. It was funny and she was excited- til it started to burn from her actually POKING her eye. Crazy girl . . .

Anyways, after the ward activity . . . . then we came home when it was all over and Cory- (the GENIUS that he is) decided that he was still a teenager and created ice bombs with the left over dry ice. Well, let me tell you.... it took him THREE tries to get it right. Well, first of all- the 3RD bomb is the ONLY one that blew up correctly- and it was LOOOOOOOOOOOUUUD. I walked outside right when he did it and it scared me to death. THEN the other two that he attempted were just laying there and he went over to clean up and the second one he lit decided to blow up- when Cory was standing by it. NICE . . . luckily nothing happened- but I was surprised nothing did.

Anyways, the pictures below are from the zoo yesterday- as always Araleigh had fun with her cousins!! She especially enjoyed the lion fountain!

Update . . .

Well, I kinda have fallen behind on my scrap booking and etc. So I am playing catchup. So 2 weeks ago was the Arnold Family Reunion- and we of course went. Araleigh got some bubbles and went and had to have EVERYONE blow them for her. Good thing there was a lot of willing people to do this. Then Cory played some football which seemed to be fun for him. The sometime last week I went into get Araleigh from her nap- and found her with her hair sticking completely in the air. Funny part is . . I had to WATER it down to get it back down. I am not sure what she did in her sleep but it was wild! Also, we went to the zoo today . . which was tiring for me, fun for Araleigh. Man, the heat kills me sometimes. I just want to stay in with the A/C all the time (unless there is water involved!) But I will post those pages tomorrow.

Also, I just finished Breaking Dawn Tonight . . . . I have to say it took a COMPLETELY different route than I had anticipated. I guess I didn't know what to expect. But I didn't expect the outcome. It was really good though. I am kinda sad to have it all over with. Now its a matter of waiting YEARS to get all the movies out. How rude! Anyways, let me know what you thought of the book if you read it. Kinda interesting . . . but was really good! I can totally see how Stephenie Meyer says there is NO WAY to make that book into one movie. Wonder how they will do that. Guess we'll find out in like 5 years. :(

Twilight #4

Just thought I'd throw out there that I was SOOOO excited to get this book- and now I will not get it until TOMORROW. So I totally couldn't wait ANY LONGER and got it anyways, I am now starting the THIRD section of the book (I think I am on page 280.) I am antsy to see how it will all end. I am really hoping that I am not disappointed . . but so far the book has been VERY interesting and had some crazy turns! Let me know your reviews (without too many spoilers) if you get through it!

Pictures

Every year Sams Club has these old fashioned photo shoot. So I took Araleigh. They were fun and turned out cute. My sister usually gets these
done . . . so I thought I'd to. Here is my page of some of the pictures.

to Toddler or to Twin?? That is the question.

So I am trying to decide whether to buy Araleigh a Toddler Bed . . or take the plunge and go with a Twin. I found a SUPER cute Twin bed on sale that I would buy- but I am a bit hesitant that it won't be a good transition for her. Yes, she is still in the crib. She LOVES LOVES LOVES her crib. So I am trying to figure out the best way to go. I HATE having to eventually buy TWO beds- any suggestions??? I am really torn and don't know what to do. I found a toddler bed online that can convert to a twin . . . but I dont know if I love it yet. Prolly cuz the one Twin I found is SOOOO cute and on SALE!! Anyways, any suggestions would be WONDERFUL . . . I am seriously in a rut to decide.

Update on my Down Child

So . . I thought we had the worst of it yesterday- WOW I was wrong. I am wondering if their is a flu or something and she has that. We have had a SEVERE fever ALL DAY long- and throwing up. I literally smell of puke. . because she will not let me put her down. I feel so bad for her. None of the ibiprofun or tylonel are really helping. But she has slept a lot today and is now up and walking around for a minute. So she seems to be doing okay for now-- but like last night she'll be fine- then BAM she's fevered and asleep. Hopefully this will pass soon. Since Cory has been out of town for a week on business (AGAIN) I have been staying with my mom- she's helping me so I can have a quick shower when I need it. Anyways, so again.... Caution all moms- keep your kids hands clean and away from sickly kids. Araleigh has NEVER been this sick in her life. It really stinks!