Finally...it's OVER!!

Bryan put it perfectly...this year I was the Halloween grinch. I tried to blame it on my pregnancy hormones that make me ornery about 12(waking) hours of the day. Nevertheless I couldn't wait for Halloween and the never ending parties, and reasons to dress up that go along with it to end. In fact, the night before Halloween I came home from Target to find Bryan outside hanging Halloween lights on our porch... yes Halloween lights. Oh yes, and around the banister inside our house. He had also bought 4 gigantic pumpkins for us to carve... all the night before. I think he was noticing I hadn't been in the 'spirit' of Halloween fun so he again was the 'good, fun parent' who made Camryn's night!
Of course it was all worth it. Bry and I spent Halloween day planting tulip bulbs while Camryn and her cousin Josh played in the leaves and then the whole fam came over and seeing all the little ones dressed up was just way too cute... definitely worth the last minute Halloween efforts babe!

No Place Like Home...

Nothing could have made me appreciate this time of year more in my quaint, unglamorous, little Draper life than spending three days in LAS VEGAS. Bry had a business meeting there this weekend and spouses were invited as well, so we decided to capitalize on a little weekend getaway, dropped Camryn off in St. George with my family, and fled to sin city. I will admit, I was very excited to go. There is something about visiting Vegas that I love. I know, I know, it is replete with immorality and filth, but even just people watching there makes you feel like you yourself are living on the edge! I was looking forward to the fact that even if it were only for three days, I would get to dress up at night, have someone bring me room service, and be something other than a mom and housewife who has been wearing Bryan's sweats for the last week because they are the only thing that will fit around my growing pregnant belly.

Well... at least I got the room service. It went kinda downhill from there. Saturday night was the big night. Everyone would get decked out (which for me was my new really hot maternity jeans, heels and a new shirt from Target) regardless, I was feeling pretty dang hot. We would meet everyone for dinner and then go see 'Mystere' at Treasure Island. I was running a little late for dinner (which was in the hotel) so I told Bry to go ahead and I would be there shortly.

This only added to the excitement of my evening, kinda like my own little grand entrance, cause remember, I was looking hot. Well, my bubble was slowly deflated on the elevator ride down which I shared with a drunk guy and his scantily clad girlfriend who staring at my bulging belly said, "Wow it must really suck to be pregnant in Vegas!" I just gave a courtesy laugh, but really wanted to smack them both!

Anyway, to make a long story short, by the time we got to 'Mystere' my feet were so swollen that I had to take my heels off and attempted to subtly place my feet on the chair in front of me (which the guy sitting there did not find funny) and by the middle of the show they were two sizes bigger than an hour before and I was miserable. We left about halfway through, Bryan carrying my shoes, and later, carrying me to the cab. So much for my glamorous night and escaping my reality. Bry and I ended up laughing about it on the way home and I couldn't get there fast enough...back to the life I occasionally complain about, but that I wouldn't trade anything for!

Last night after a day of recovery from Vegas...I was reminded of how much I truly love where I live, the beautiful fall atmoshpere, and small town fall festivals! Here are some pics of us at the Scarecrow Festival.

No Place Like Home...

my little patriot...

We spent the weekend in St. George and so of course Camryn had lots of 'grandma' time. Every time she stays with her Mom teaches her some cute little song or saying...well ya gotta watch what she taught her this time! I love you mom! You are the greatest grandma in the world! I know...she is topless, but hey, I have to cease the moment when I know she will perform!

FANCY FANCY!!!

Well it is official... the day I was both dreading and anxiously awaiting came and went! Camryn's 3rd birthday. I say dreading because I honestly hate seeing her grow up and '3' seems so... old. However, I was so excited for her "Fancy Nancy" Birthday party I could hardly stand it. For those not familiar with the "Fancy Nancy" books, Camryn loves them! I saw that my friend April had done it for her little girl and I had to do it! And since she is obsessed with dressing up every single day... it just seemed so appropriate! In fact while I was getting her ready she asked me, "Mom, are you makin' me all stylin'?"
We had 13 little girls come over and we had a little "Posh Boutique" where they all got 'fancied' up and then we had a fashion show. They were adorable, and surprisingly not shy at all about walking down the red banner papered runway to the song "Glamorous" as they each did a twirl or a pose while we all cheered! Priceless!The most classic moment was when Camryn stripped down to her panties and strutted down the 'runway' with just her boa and crown...Vegas here she comes!
My mom and niece came up to help and I couldn't have done it without them...my niece Lyndsi made her a "Fancy Dress" to wear at the party and it was seriously the cutest thing I have ever seen. I am trying to get her to sell them!
I was exhausted by the end of the day, but wouldn't have traded a minute of it for anything and you know, when she is 15 and decides she hates my guts, I am going to pull out these photos to remind her that I am not so bad

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The 'other' woman

I have always had my suspicions about my husband.
Too good of a guy to not have some sort of secret addiction...cause they say it's the really good ones that surprise us.
Well I found his.

The Blackberry was obviously invented by a man who just had to make sure it could do every possible 'guy' thing possible like check scores of any game being played at anytime (including church), and that includes FANTASY FOOTBALL...which is the source of serious contention in our house. And to make matters worse, it is the NFL and college football season. Anyway, I just had to vent and want any other women out there who have husbands with this 'other woman' problem, to know that you have my empathy. Oh yeah and when he thinks he is really being funny, he calls it "Trixie"...hilarious.

You WILL bleed red!!

We took Camryn to her first Utes football game this weekend and she is now an official Utes fan. It's just what eventually has to happen when you are part of the Osborn family. Actually, there is really is no choice. Even though I graduated from BYU and had quite a fantastic college experience there, over the last five years that I have been in the Osborn family, I have slowly and in some ways subtly been transformed into a Utah fan. For example, one day I noticed that my car had a new license plate cover on it...a "University of Utah alumni" license plate cover. I reminded Bryan that first of all it was my car and that I am not U of U alumni. He just said, "Come on babe, it's time we just forget that you ever went to BYU." Needless to say he has serious antipathy towards Utah County and especially my alma mater. Anyway by now I have put so many hours into U of U football and comforted my heartbroken husband and father-in -law after some disappointing losses, that I am acquiescing and making it official that I am too, a Ute fan.. you win babe.

She really got into the National Anthem!!

Camryn's cousin Bree took her to sit in the Student Section...so cool!

"man stabbed by wife over 'to-do' list"

I am going to remind Bryan of this story next time he tells me to stop nagging him about his to-do-list! And...it happened in sweet lil old Utah!! THIS REALLY HAPPENED!
http://www.policelink.com/news/56325-man-stabbed-in-dispute-over-to-do-list-