Relief Society Lesson

So I have been "BLESSED" :) w/ the opportunity to Teach in Relief Societ on July 27th (James birthday, they last Sunday in California and the same day I'm feeding the Elders....not a busy day or anything huh). Anyways I just thought I'd put it out there to see if anyone has suggestions on an object lesson or something creative on the topic of...........(ready for this) SALVATION and EXALTATION (nothing too intense just SALVATION) haha :) :) If you know of anything good let me know. I'm taking my info from Elder Nelsons talk from G. Conference.

M.A.S.H.

REMEMBER the game MASH....So Funny! (saw this on Liza's blog) LOVED this game!
Here is my "future" yes I always wanted to live in a shack in Lindon :) haha

You will marry James Ireland.

After a wild honeymoon, you will settle down in Lindon, Utah in your fabulous Shack.

You will have 27 kid(s) together.

The family will zoom around in a Red Saturn L200.

You will spend your days as a High School Secretary, and live happily ever after.
**http://www.espin.com/mash-game.php** (BEHOLD YOUR FUTURE) :)

I've been Tagged (thanks Lil')

I could NOT be luckier. James is the kindest man I've ever known. He is gentle and honest and good. No one can make me laugh more and there is no one I would rather spend every waking minute with then him, my husband. I LOVE YOU BABE!

HUBBY TAG

1. What is his name? James Aaron Ireland

2. Who eats more? James, but I can compete

3. Who said, "I love you" first? Whoa is it bad I don't remember for sure, Lame...it was on the same night so...both

4. Who is taller? James is by 9 INCHES

5. Who is smarter? I think we are equally smart, depends on the topic (our kids have no hope for math and science though)

6. Who is more sensitive? Duh, ME! :)
7. Who does the laundry? I do and I don't mind at all, but I hate folding it

9. Who pays the bills? He makes and I pay

10. Who cooks more? I do, I love cooking for him, although he is best at breakfast foods and creative sandwitches

11. Who is more stubborn? probably me (sigh)

12. Who is the first to admit they are wrong? (another sigh)....we both do well at this

Sunday Dinner

Happy Fathers Day and Happy 6 Year Anniversary James!

Fun at the Park!!

Don't these look paparzzi taken? haha. I love these photos. Dad caught some fun moments at the park!

Grandpa Ireland and Taylor playing at the park.

Fun at the Park!

Dad took this nice pic for us, we framed it for James for Dad's Day!
Diggin in the sand!
Having Sooooooo much fun on the Teetertoter!

HAPPY FATHERS DAY...mwah! and 6 YEARS

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO our dad's. We are Sooo glad Ward got to be here w/ us today. WE MISS YOU GERRY and to my dad who is in Iran, COME HOME safe and soon, LOVE YOU ALL!
Happy Fathers Day to James...the dad in our home, who is thee PERFECT daddy to Tay. LOVE YOU BABE!
After church, Taylor got comfortable and was presenting his Tom Cruise "Risky Business" poses. And gave his kisses all around. Especially to his best bud DAD!

PS. Today is not only FATHERS DAY but it is James and My 6 YEAR ANNIVERSARY. So cool. So we started the day w/ pancakes in the shape of sixes and topped them w/ fresh strawberries from the farmers market. MMM!
One day when we are NOT in the summer sales industry we will get to actually "CELEBRATE" our anniversary a proper way. :)

CARMEL

Mom and Dad Ireland went to Carmel back in the 80's and have wanted to go back since. Well since they are here, we made the drive down and it was worth it.
It had great shopping, great art, and great food. We ate mostly sweets! :)
The beach was so pretty. Taylor was scared of the ocean.
Taylor had an "Accident" and of course this is the ONE TRIP I was not prepared for.......so, Thanks to Grandma Ireland he got suited up in his new board shorts and Carmel Tshirt.

CHINATOWN

FUN IN CHINATOWN, San Fran!

Little Surfer Dude

BEFORE- not too happy

AFTER- dancing on the table happy

Alcatraz!

I guess we've watched too much Prison Break (no such thing as too much) and were getting some bright ideas on how to break out. It was an interesting tour...we liked it.

Lombard Street in San Fransisco

The curviest street in the world. It was really pretty....and fun to drive down!

Pier 39 and the many hats of Taylor

Taylor HATED all the hats I had him try on....as you can tell

Wax Museum and Pier 39

Look a like meter

haha I saw this on my friend Becca's blog and thought I'd give it a go. The pics I had of James and I are ..... kinda not so good BUT... who takes great pics of themselves? I only have a million of Taylor But.... research shows... TAYLOR looks more like ME (by 4%) I'm the winner!

GOOGLE READER SAVED MY LIFE

A friend of mine told me about Google Reader. If you have NOT HEARD about this and BLOG, you need to know about it. It saves SOooo much time and I know that all of us are always looking for more time. Blogging is so fun but the one down fall is how long it takes to check on everyones blogs and see WHO has updated. Well- Google reader does that for you. You just enter in all your friends sites and it acts as an "in box" for any updates. It rocks. Check it out. Just Google "Google Reader" and there is a tutorial video and you just set it up for FREE. I love it and I thought I would pass it on. :)

SHUFFLE GAME

I got this great idea from my friend McKenna's lil' sister Megan (she's rad-you should check out her blog) her blog site is in my previous post. N-E-ways , here's how this game goes:

Step 1: Put your music player on shuffle.
Step 2: Post the first line or two from the first 20 songs that play, no matter how embarrassing.
Step 3: Strike through the songs (Or highlight) when someone guesses both artist and track correctly.
Step 4: For those who are guessing -- looking the lyrics up on a search engine is CHEATING!Step 5: If you like the game, post your own.

HERE's MINE:
1. There's something wrong with the world today, I don't know what it is, Somethings wrong with our eyes.
2. Sometimes late at night, I lay awake and watch her sleeping. She's lost in peaceful dreams so I turn out the lights and lay there in the dark. Garth Brooks/ If Tomorrow Never comes (Sandra)
3. The smell of your skin lingers on me now. Your probably on your flight back to your hometown.
4. I gotta lot a girls that know they got it goin' on, but nothings ever embarresing to you, now can't you see that your the only one I really want,.
5. You and me, we used be together, everyday together, Always. I really feel that I'm losing my best friend. No Doubt/ Don't Speak (good job Ulrike)
6. I sit and wait, as an angel contimplate my fate. And do they know the places where we go when we're gray and old. Angel/ Ulrike guessed Robbie Williams but since this one has been done a couple times I gave it to you. Mine is actually by Jessica Simpson :)
7. I worry, I weigh three times my body, I worry, I throw my fear around but this morning is a calm I can't explain. John Mayer-Clarity (Good Job Megan)
8. And she takes another step slowly she opens the door, check that he is sleeping, pick up all the broken glass and furniture on the floor.
9. Oh No what have you done, oh no it's the sound of my gun. what have you done, it's the sound. Uh Uh Uh. Uh Uh Uh..... Uh Uh Uh........Uh Uh Uh.
10. Aint no sunshine when she's gone, it's not warm when she's away. Aint no sunshine when she's gone and she's always gone too long anytime she's goes away. Lighthouse Family from Notting Hill- Aint no sunshine when she's gone (Good Job Karlene)
11. I feel my Saviors love, in all the world around me. His spirit warms my soul, through everything I see. He knows I will follow him. The Singles Ward- I feel my Saviors Love (Good Job Karlene, the songs been done by a bunch of artists :) )
12. They told em' don't you ever come around here, don't wanna see your face you better disapear, The fires in their eyes.
13. Old Pirates yes they row by, sold right to the merchant ships minutes after they took I from the bottomless pits, but my hand was made strong by the hand of the almighty.
14. So much for the city, tell me that you'll dance till the end, just tell me that you'll dance till the end. Doo doo doo da doo da doo. Hey Hey your the monkey and people said you monkeyd around but nobody's listening now.
15. HELP! I need somebody, Help, not just anybody, Help you know I need someone. HELP! Beales-Help (Good Job Megan)
16. You put yourself in stupid places, yes I think you know it's true. Situations where it's easy to look down on you.
17. The moment has come to face the truth, I'm wide awake and so are you. Do you have a clue what this is? Savage Garden-Crash and Burn (Good Job Meg I'm impressed)
18. When you feel all alone and the world has turned it's back on you. Give me a moment please to tame your wild wild heart. I know you feel like the walls are closing in on you.
19. When you look into my eyes and you see the crazy gypsee in my soul, it always comes as a surprise when I feel my withered roots begin to go.
20. Johnny wanna be a big star, get on stage and play the guitar, make a lil' money, buy a fancy car, a big old house and an alligator. Just to match those alligator shoes. Black Eyed Peas-Gone Going (Good Job Megan)

GOOD LUCK. Post Comments if you have guesses.

Road Trip Extravaganza

My friends are doing the coolest ROAD TRIP THING. Check out their blogs and see what it's all about.... I LOVE THIS IDEA. Mom/Daughter Road Trip. Sponsors and a whole lotta fun.

HAVE A BLAST AND BE SAFE MEGAN AND KARLENE

http://lacrossemeg.blogspot.com/

http://inksplasher.blogspot.com/

WiLd WoMeN and The Temple

Girls Gone WILD?

and

The Beautiful Oakland Temple. This is the View from the Temple grounds... you can see Oakland and San Fran's downtowns. (Thanks mom for babysitting so we could enjoy the temple)

Lions and Tigers and Bears...oh MY

A lil' bit of Ilah's home. WILD!

The wolf's name is Jacob...ok not really but that is what I call him, he's beautiful.