"Gramps"

I spoke of my Gramps in a previous post, but let me just tell you how much I adore this little gramps of mine. My gramps is a wonderful musician - he plays the guitar beautifully...I mean, he is really talented. In the past few years we hadn't really heard him play that often, and I have always wanted Anton to hear him play. Anyway, I went over there for my "free lunch" as he likes to call it, and I was sitting there with my granny and gramps just catching up on whats been going on. He pulled out this tape and said, "this is for you and Anton. It was recorded in a studio with Kenney, and another man playing the drums. I want Anton to hear me play so he doesn't think I am one of those cowboy type guitar players that only knows two cords". Kenney is my uncle who passed away a couple of years ago, and he was a wonderful musician as well - he played the bass. So, the three of them went into a recording studio and had some records made of them playing. The tape has songs like Satin Doll, Mack the Knife, Baby Blues....and so many more. Anyway, he picked this tape out particularly for Anton because it has some Spanish songs on it (Anton went to Spain on his mission). I just listened to the tape on my way home from lunch and I probably had a smile on my face the whole time - even got me a little emotional, I will admit. It was the most thoughtful little gift - and it is a treasure that I will have forever. My gramps is one of my favorite people - he is so funny, a gifted artist, a wonderful musician, and such a good grandpa. I love him so so much.

Williams-Sonoma

Williams-Sonoma has some cute Halloween stuff right now. Of course it is pretty pricey - but it sure is fun to look at. Man I love that store! Go look on their website - it even has the delicious recipes (especially for soup)!

Finally!!

Cooper is finally here! He is the cutest little guy....He is just itsy bitsy! He and Diva are going to spend some quality time together today - they are locked in the bathroom together! Hopefully they will become more comfortable with one another. I will post pictures soon.

Jackson Hole

We had such a fun weekend! Last minute Anton and I decided to go meet up with my parents up in Jackson Hole. We left Friday afternoon and got back last night. It was so much fun...we went biking, hiking, shopped, ate out at yummy restaurants, played games and went site seeing. The colors of the changing leaves were stunning. I couldn't get over how beautiful it was. On Saturday afternoon my dad drove us up to Jenny Lake, and then to Jackson Lake Lodge where we had dinner. On our way we saw several moose, and some buffalo. Saturday night was the best though. We were driving home, and by then it was starting to get dark, we noticed some cars pulled off the side of the road so we pulled over to see what they were looking at, and it was some elk right off the side of the road. It is mating season, so the big bull elk were bugling - and it was the most incredible sound. One noticed we were there and turned and looked right at us then started bugling - it was so awesome! Really, it was amazing. They were so close, and so beautiful. It was so much fun!! It was a much needed trip for both of us. His schooling has made it so we can't go out of town very often, so this was extra fun. We had a wonderful time with my cute parents - even though my dad creamed us at Hearts three times in row. According to my mom, he is no longer invited to play with us! Funny! Thanks Mom and Dad for such a fun weekend - we loved it!

Jenny Lake

Hole in One?

Almost!! My ball rolled right over the hole. I about had a heart attack. Although I didn't get a hole in one, I won closest to the hole for men and women. Quite an accomplishment for someone like me! It was a really fun day and a really fun tournament - I got to play with my mom, dad and brother Nate. So fun!

Cooper

Meet little Cooper!He is the newest member of our family. Yesterday Anton and I met him for the first time - we get to bring him home in two weeks! I am so excited!

Fun packaging

I love these. Leave it up to Martha.

"Grandpa Jensen good"

So last night I took my first attempt at making salsa - and it was a major success! The key ingredients...tomatoes, peppers, and jalapenos were all from my garden. I am thinking that's why the salsa turned out so good, is because fresh ingredients always make things taste better. My gramps Jensen is such an incredible cook and always makes really hot salsa for Anton (because he is the only one that can eat it) and he always raves when he gets a bottle that my gramps could sell his salsa "it's that good"! Well, I made Anton be the first to try the salsa , and he took a bite...then another...then another and said 'Liz, seriously, this is good. This is like Grandpa Jensen good'!! Good job to me!

My 100

I have seen on blogs this thing called "My 100", so I decided to take a shot at it. It took me a couple of days to finish, due to lack of time. But now I have finally finished it. You will notice on one my favorites, I listed the Saturdays I get a lot done are one of favorite days. That was true for this Saturday. It seemed like we marked so many things off the list that we had been wanting to do. Anton amazes me at how he can fix almost anything. Last weekend, he fixed an electrical problem we were having, and this weekend he fixed our garage door. He wanted to at least try to fix it before we got a whole new garage door system - and I am so glad he did! I am lucky to have such a handy man as my husband...don't know what I would do without him. Oh and did I mentioned he got a lot of the painting done on the exterior of our home! Seriously! I say WE got a lot done, more like HE got a lot done! Also this weekend was cute Leslie's baby shower! She looks adorable pregnant and I am so excited for her to have her baby. I was telling Anton how hard I laugh when I am with this group of girls. Julie has a way of making me laugh so hard...don't know what it is, but she kills me. Thanks for the laughs! So, all in all it was a great weekend! After you read My 100 - go do one for yourself!

100 Things about me:
1. Anton is my favorite person in the whole world.
2. I love to get my hair cut and colored
3. I get really really mean if I don’t eat in a timely manner.
4. I love my family – they are the best and so much fun to hang out with.
5. I love to read home/interior design magazines – good inspiration for my own home!
6. I admire my parents – I have learned a lot from them, and I am so proud of them.
7. I am a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints.
8. Probably my favorite treat is chocolate covered strawberries. And I hardly ever get them. Maybe that’s why I like them so much!
9. I love fall days – but hate that winter is right around the corner.
10. The 4th of July & Halloween are my favorite holidays.
11. I get discouraged easy.
12. I am grateful for the trials I have had – I feel they have made me a better person.
13. I am terrified of getting in a car accident.
14. My fingers and toes are always cold.
15. I still sleep with my “blankie”
16. I love to shower right before I go to bed.
17. Bobbi brown makeup is my favorite.
18. I love horses. I used to ride once a week – miss it terribly.
19. I love the smell of clean laundry.
20. I would rather shop online than go to the mall.
21. My favorite day of the week is Friday.
22. I am allergic to walnuts and kiwi.
23. I am a converted Rolling Stones fan.
24. I don’t know one thing about football.
25. I love a good salad.
26. I believe in miracles.
27. I am TERRIBLE at math.
28. I love to laugh really hard – it feels so good.
29. I think my brothers are so funny.
30. I think my sisters are beautiful.
31. Diet coke is wonderful. It is my favorite.
32. I love to snuggle with Diva…when she is clean.
33. I love to people watch.
34. I know too much about celebrities. People.com
35. I am the youngest child (2 brothers, 2 sisters).
36. I have a fake front tooth.
37. I miss my red Jetta.
38. I am terrible with money. Thank goodness for Anton.
39. I am very interested by European History (British & French).
40. I love the website Wikipedia.
41. I look forward to being a mother.
42. I really like campfires –but hate smelling like them.
43. I know a lot about cars.
44. I don’t have a middle name.
45. I can appreciate and love good architecture.
46. Favorite Ben & Jerry’s flavor: Mint Chocolate Cookie
47. I have a hard time with people who take themselves too serious.
48. I love fresh clean sheets.
49. I can laugh at myself.
50. I struggle getting out of bed in the morning.
51. I love my Friday night dates with Anton.
52. I love to travel – wish I had the means to travel more.
53. Little kids make me laugh.
54. My dream vacation: do humanitarian service in Africa, and then finish the trip off with a Safari.
55. I prefer vegetables rather than fruit.
56.I don’t like shrimp – It is a texture thing.
57. I am faithful and spiritual.
58. I broke my wrist when I was 5 – my dad told me I was faking and to take some Tylenol.
59. I love it when it rains really really hard.
60. I like to give gifts.
61. I love shoes – especially heels…they make me feel feminine.
62. One of my favorite things (& there are many) about being married are the traditions Anton and I have started for our own little family.
63. I like to cook Chili on Halloween. This is really the only time I do.
64. I think Will Ferrell is very possibly the funniest person alive.
65. I don’t know a lot about politics and I don’t pretend like I do.
66. I can only drink milk if it is really super cold. And I can’t eat most breakfast food without milk.
67. One of my favorite talks was given by Elder David A. Bednar on the “Tender Mercies of the Lord”. It gets me emotional every time I read it. And what a sweet phrase, ‘Tender Mercies’.
68. I have no patience when people make fun of others with disabilities.
69. I love to watch movies and have popcorn on Sunday nights.
70. I like to cook, although I don’t cook very often – only on Sundays, special occasions and when Dinner club rolls around.
71. Chocolate brown is one of my favorite colors.
72. I love coming home to Diva. She is so excited to see me, even if I have been gone for 10 minutes.
73. I love to look through catalogs…it is so relaxing. I get that from my mother.
74. Wrigley’s Spearmint gum is my favorite. Just wish the flavor lasted longer.
75. I hardly ever carry cash with me.
76. I prefer David Letterman over Jay Leno.
77. I am proud to be Anton’s wife.
78. I go by several different names: Elizabeth, Liz, Lizzy, Laz, Lizard
79. I love my wedding ring – it is so “me”.
80.This is my first year having a garden – it is pretty good for a beginner!
81. I love to get pedicures and manicures, but don’t very often. I don’t know why.
82. I don’t like to water ski or wakeboard. I do however, love the tubes.
83. I love getting together with my girlfriends – they make me laugh.
84. I get anxiety when driving on the freeway – again, I am terrified of getting in an accident.
85. I love to BBQ.
86. It drives me crazy when I hold a door for someone and they don’t say thank you. It is so rude.
87. I love the kind of Saturday’s when I get a lot done.
88. I enjoy cleaning my house – not necessarily the cleaning process – but I love the way my home looks and smells after it is all nice and clean.
89. I don’t have a favorite movie – I have ‘favorites’ – but I don’t have a #1.
90. I hate spiders.
91. I love to make Anton laugh.
92. I used to play the piano when I was younger – I wish I would have kept it up.
93. Generally I really like songs that have horns in them. Weird, I know.
94. I prefer being really hot, over being really cold.
95. I can eat spicier foods now thanks to Anton.
96. I love summer nights.
97. I have always been pretty good at spelling.
98. In a restaurant, I can only drink my drink if I have a straw.
99. When I make a sandwich, I make sure nothing is hanging out from the side of the bread. If it is, I peel it away or tuck it back into place. I am so strange!
100. I am pretty even keel with my moods. Unless I am hungry!!

Scissor Sisters - I Don't Feel Like Dancing

I love this song...I love the guy in purple even more.