Mackay Madness: Catching up!

Sunday, October 19, 2008

Catching up!

Leatherby's

We took Amanda out for her birthday. She chose "Texas Roadhouse" for dinner and afterwards we saw a "Leatherby's" across the street and decided to try it out even though we were already stuffed. The kids had never been there before, and we had fond memories of going there as kids.

The ice cream was still good. However; it wasn't quite as large as I remembered. The servings were super obnoxious when I used to go there as a wee one.

Easton had a great time sharing my bubble gum shake. My family made fun when I ordered it, but it was the hit of the party! Don't knock it till you try it!

DeeRae's Visit

Last week, my friend DeeRae came into town from Gig Harbor, Washington. We met at the "Nordstrom Cafe." It's always so good to see her and her cute family. I miss them so much. She was in my ward when Brandon and I first got married and we have been like sisters ever since.

Here's a picture of all the kids. Dee has three little girls. One of them (Abby) is Hannahs best bud. We flew back to see them last year in Gig Harbor. I can't tell you how beautiful it is there, and they live right on the water. Soooo beautiful!

Thriller

Last weekend we went with the Saratoga Clan to "Thriller" in Orem. I always enjoy a good dance performance, but it was pretty painful for the boys. Well, after intermission, the fire alarm went off and we all had to evacuate! Brandon made the comment: "that's why he pays his 10%." What a dork! (the picture above is the cast...standing in the parking lot while they checked for fire)

Here's the fire truck "to the rescue."

Margo, me, and Lisa. Fire engine chasing...trying to get a picture. It was seriously funny. After we snapped the shot, we got in our cars and raced back to Lisa's for dessert. Basically, we ditched the rest of the play! Oh well, better luck next year. Certainly made for a good story.

My Sister's Visit

My sister was in town two weeks ago. It was so great to see her. She stayed at our house and we watched tons of movies together and laughed our heads off. She and the girls had fun doing their hair and dressing up.

Muggs (Amanda) lives in California and is a hair dresser so I don't see her much, but I really miss her. She has come such a long way since our mom died, and I am so proud of her. She moved away and started a whole new life for herself. She is seriously a fighter...and I love her for that! She is doing so great and I thank my Heavenly Father for that every day!

The "final" pull

Last of all...here is Hannah after she had her final teeth pulled in preparation for braces. Whew, she is so glad it's over. However; she made a killing from the tooth fairy! I may start yanking my teeth out soon with this economy!

5 comments:

Amy said...: Whew-where to begin. First off. Leatherby's caramel is the finest EVER! I know nothing of Thriller, but it sounds like a win win night. You saw a little, and got to leave early! After you told me about your friend in Gig Harbor, I've been very interested in it. It's about 2 hours from here, but I have been there-gorgeous! Good to see Muggs. Sounds like things are going well for her. She is still as stunning as ever. Lastly, poor Hannah! However, after all of the teeth pulling, braces should be cake! Colton is half way through his, and I can't wait 'til they come off!!!
I think I covered it all.; October 19, 2008 at 5:43 PM
Brando and Annie said...: I was so happy to see pictures of Muggs. I'm glad she is doing good! I think about her all the time. Tell her hi for me next time you talk to her! I would love to see her next time she is in town!; October 19, 2008 at 6:59 PM
Goddard Family said...: I call I get to pull your teeth out !!! prepare yourself for Saturday night...where you will want to phase Bree out and you become my BFF!; October 20, 2008 at 9:24 AM
Lindsey said...: hey Lizzy, email me so I have your email address.
lindseytlarsen@gmail.com thanks!; October 20, 2008 at 9:30 AM
Amanda Kate Hicks said...: i am so cute....just lovin' you and the family. thanks so much for those words sissy. way to make me cry. i definatley squirted some liquid from those things in your eyes called tear ducts. lovin you.....is easy cause your beautiful. god bless you. your home and your life.; October 20, 2008 at 1:09 PM

From the mouths of "our babes":

*Our doorbell rang. Chance ran to get it. No one was there. He said, "oh darn,it must have been a knocker-ditcher." (Otherwise known as a doorbell ditcher.)

*Chance climbed in the back of the car this afternoon, and said "ewww mom, the back of your car smells gross...it smells like fries and poo all mixed together."

There was a little boy acting very naughty in Chances primary class...he turned and told the boy that he was an "ANGRY ELF." The teacher told me that it made her whole day and she nearly peed her pants laughing. (We were visiting at a different ward, which makes it even funnier because he didn't even know the boy.)

*Chance's kindergarten teacher's name is Mrs. Rasband, he came home and told Brandon that her name is Mrs. Wristband! Close enough

*As we were driving through the farmlands, Addie blurts out from the backseat, "it's cool how HAY grows, it just randomly pops up in perfect little blocks!" (She was DEAD serious)

*We came home from camping and Addie turns to me and says, "Mom, it feels so good to be home and walk on the grass and have a cup of milk!"

*We ate at a "Thai" restaurant tonight. Addie was so sick of peanuts on all of the food. She finally looked at me and said, "what the heck, do they have a peanut tree in that kitchen or what?"

*Chance asked me, "Mom, why Jesus make me so fast?" (Basically asking why he is such a fast runner)

*Chance was looking through the neighbors fence at their dog and he came running back across the street and said " oh sick, that dog just bless you'd all over my face!" Apparently, that means the dog sneezed on him!

*Chance calls "Walkie Talkies"... "Hickey Tickies"

*Hannah told me that we are going to give her "arthritis" because we are making her camp in a tent this year. (We sold our big fifth wheel last year.) Poor kids!

*We went thru the drive-up at Wendy's and they were out of Frosty's. As we pulled away, Chance murmurs to himself: "damn, damn, damn!" (I will take full responsibility for that one!) Needless to say, we had a little chat!

*Chance says that "chocolate milk" is his favorite taste!

*Chance was picking the seat of his pants today, and I said "what's wrong son, do you have a snuggy?" And he said, "no mom, I don't have a snuggly, my bums are just stuck together.

*Tonight at dinner, Addie told us that her favorite solid food is BUTTER and her favorite liquid food is SPRAY BUTTER!

*Chance told me today that his brain was making him scared to go to school. (He just kept holding his head in his hands)

*We had a "chick" die this weekend. Of course the kids made us do a burial. Apparently it freaked Chance out, and he wouldn't sleep in his bed because he just knew there were dead chicks in the sheets, and his feet could feel the feathers!

Easton "Such a Big Miracle, in such a Little Boy"

For those that don't know, our little boy nearly drowned in a bathtub accident when he was just 7 months old. I had run a bath for myself and left Easton (who could barely crawl) in his room on the floor. I ran out to the kitchen to clean up a glass my daughter had broken. When I returned to the bath... Easton had pulled himself into the bathroom and was floating face down in the water. He had his feet pajama's on which helped him slip over the side. He was under for about two - four minutes and it took four minutes of CPR from his daddy before he took his first breath. He was taken by ambulance to "Primary's" where he stayed in the ICU overnight. He had a full recovery. We are so, so lucky! He is ONE YEAR OLD now and we're so happy that our heavenly father decided that we could keep him!!! He brings so much SUNSHINE into our lives. "We love you Eastie". I put this on my blog for my own journal, but also for people to always be aware of your kids around water...they are capable of sooo much more than you may think!