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That’s How We Roll.

Rachael Earl — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:58:09 +0000

People always make fun of how I bowl (and the fact that I still have to get the velcro shoes…don’t knock the size 4.5) Yes, bowling is an art form. No, I have not yet mastered the beauty and grace of that art form, but I did get a STRIKE! Complete with happy dance

I Like to Move it.

Rachael Earl — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 05:37:33 +0000

Today, my wonderful friend Summer had the grand opening of her yoga studio, Lotus Tree! I took my very first yoga class and realized that I truly am not very flexible (something I’ve been in denial about). However, going to yoga with Summer was not intimidating at all-it was relaxing, and I actually feel really sore! (Plus, it was #32 on my list) I think I have the potential to improve, so I’m going to stick it out. Check out her blog for class information and schedules, and I challenge you to try it if you’re on this side of town!

I also put Abbie in her kids’ class-she had SO much fun and Summer did lots of storytelling and singing while they were stretching, which made it entertaining for the kids.

#82-I’m Your Huckleberry.

Rachael Earl — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:24:14 +0000

Yes, I totally love Val Kilmer, and Tombstone is one of my favorite movies of all time, so it’s no wonder that visiting Tombstone was a goal on my list. I finally got that chance on the way home from Bisbee. Very cool to be in such a historical place. Very uncool that you have to pay out the arse to go see anything cool. Oh well, I loved this image once I finished making it look like it was from the Tombstone of old:

#85: Learn to BBQ

Rachael Earl — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 23:22:10 +0000

I haven’t posted too much off my list lately, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been doing anything! (I’ve just been a lazy blogger!) I finally learned how to use Dan’s BBQ this summer. It’s not that it’s hard, just intimidating (he says the same thing about my camera…) To each his own, I suppose. Check out the these gorgeous steaks on the grill:

The tools of the trade, including the awesome Reveo Marinator. This thing does 2 days of marinating in 20 minutes!!!

And the finished product-delicious!

Drumroll Please…

Rachael Earl — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 18:54:04 +0000

I know everyone has been on the edge of their seats, biting their fingernails, anxiously awaiting the arrival of our butterflies. Well, at least that’s the theatrical version I picture in my head, but I’m not sure that’s how it plays out in real life. Four of the five have emerged, sadly the last one might be a casualty due to our cats attacking the butterfly house all last night…

Here are some shots of them before they were released into the wild this morning.

Stress…and Success!

Rachael Earl — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 23:26:21 +0000

And now for more in the interesting lives of our caterpillars…

Surprisingly, these things are pretty dang fascinating! They also happen to reside right next to my computer, so I see them a lot of the day…

Today, they were transferred from their tiny little caterpillar canister to their butterfly “garden.” What stress for me! I couldn’t imagine how heartbroken Abbie would be if I messed up and we never got any butterflies. Fortunately, the transfer went just fine, and in a few days we should see the result of our 2 weeks of waiting!

Abbie wanted to put them by her picture of a flower…a little motivation, maybe?

#63-Get Abbie Her Butterflies

Rachael Earl — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 02:10:00 +0000

This should have more appropriately been titled “Get Abbie her Caterpillars.” You see, she got a really cool gift for her birthday (LAST September) of a Live Butterfly Garden from Insect Lore. You basically get to watch caterpillars cocoon and grow into butterflies. It has actually been very interesting to watch. They are just starting to cocoon, and in 7-10 days, we should have some butterflies to release into the wild! Abbie absolutely loves to watch them, so it’s a great gift and learning tool, although at three, she’s not quite patient enough. Stay tuned for more fascination… Oh, and of course, Dwight is watching to make sure nothing happens to our little insects.

#63-Got a Pedicure with Abbie

Rachael Earl — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:06:34 +0000

One of the reasons I created my list was so that I could make sure that I still got to spend time with Abbie, my 3 1/2 year old. Since the baby was born in January, I don’t want her to feel neglected. So…on to #63! We got fun pedicures together today! Abbie loved it!!!!! Until we got home…

I was lucky to grab a couple of shots before she peeled the polish off. She got cute flowers on her toes and fingers (the fingers didn’t last the ride home, unfortunately). I decided to go for something more wild than I did last time, so I got a french pedicure with hot pink and silver glitter. Love it! This is only my 3rd one ever (some people think that’s weird…), but I definitely have to go at least a little more often so they don’t have to spend so much time making my feet look good…although looking at the photo, a tan sure wouldn’t hurt either!

#74 Done! Abbie is Super Tall Now!

Rachael Earl — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:29:17 +0000

Yes, it has been forever since we measured Abbie, and she grew so much! We actually thought she grew a TON, but she was standing on her tip toes (something we taught her at Disneyland). That’s why there are 2 lines on her chart!

Happy (Belated) Birthday to Myself, Plus #13 Done!

Rachael Earl — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:23:43 +0000

Once again, here is proof that I am the worst blogger ever. My 28th birthday was on Friday, for starters. Dan and Abbie got me a beautiful cake with PINK frosting (of course), which Abbie tasted first…

Then, Dan arranged a DATE with no kids (that’s right, it’s #13) to see Get Smart on opening night. Get Smart opening on my birthday? Fate if you ask me. Plus, it opened with ABBA’s Take a Chance on Me, which is one of my all-time favorite songs…laugh if you will. I’m working on #99 on my list already.

#72 – Got Rid of One Monthly Bill!

Rachael Earl — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 18:54:04 +0000

Dan actually helped with this one, but thankfully, he now only has one cell phone!

Do You Have Dreams and Goals?

Rachael Earl — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 05:46:08 +0000

No, I didn’t just come from an AMWAY meeting…I stumbled upon the site Day Zero, which helps you to create a list of goals to complete in 1001 days (101 in 1001). Tons of people have done it, so it’s nothing new, but here’s my list…

1. Teach Abbie her letter sounds.
2. Make new business cards.
3. Teach Brooklyn to fall asleep on her own.
4. Balance my checkbook.
5. Shop at the Farmer’s Market.
6. Organize Dan’s office.
7. File our personal paperwork.
8. Have a garage sale.
9. Go to my high school reunion.
10. While at my reunion, meet someone new!
11. Learn Cartweaver.
12. Set up OvertheTopTots.com
13. Go on a date without Brooklyn or Abbie.
14. Learn more about Presidential candidates.
15. Vote.
16. Start writing in a journal.
17. Take a photo of my kids every day for 1001 days.
18. Do all the dishes before bed each night.
19. Write down Brooklyn’s baby blessing.
20. Try a mom and pop restaurant.
21. Try one new recipe a week.
22. Visit Las Vegas.
23. Go to San Diego, visit Chris and Callie.
24. Read a book every night to Abbie and Brooklyn.
25. Watch my Audrey Hepburn movies.
26. Go to the bowling alley with my family.
27. Make a will.
28. Learn the rules of basketball again.
29. Take Abbie to a baseball game.
30. Get in touch with an old friend.
31. Teach Abbie to write her name.
32. Take a yoga class.
33. Get Abbie her butterflies.
34. Teach Abbie to play Candy Land.
35. Start WeHeartU.org
36. Take Abbie to the pool at least twice a week during the summer.
37. Try Dan’s longboard.
38. Get my mail at least every 3 days!
39. Learn what all my Photoshop actions do.
40. Make a mix CD of my songs for the car.
41. Attend a fashion show.
42. Do my GG parents’ temple work.
43. Put my home videos onto DVDs.
44. Wear my glasses while driving.
45. Find a perfect fitting pair of jeans.
46. Go to bed before midnight.
47. Learn ballroom dancing.
48. Create an address book.
49. Deliver all my Christmas cards.
50. Host a boutique.
51. Read the Book of Mormon.
52. Make friends with someone new.
53. Teach someone how to use their camera.
54. Teach Abbie the Pledge of Allegiance.
55. Wake up before 8:30 every morning.
56. Get Dan a wallet with a chain.
57. Learn to use a round brush.
58. Archive all of our personal photos.
59. Find a great dress.
60. Watch Rodney’s dogs when he goes out of town.
61. Invite a friend over for Abbie at least once a week.
62. Get Abbie to preschool on time.
63. Get a pedicure with Abbie.
64. Watch an entire History Channel special with Dan.
65. Organize the storage room.
66. Find 10 good recipes using whole wheat.
67. Do my neck traction 5 times a week.
68. Learn how to shoot my gun again.
69. Take Abbie in a hot air balloon.
70. Compliment someone every day.
71. Put dates on all food storage items.
72. Get rid of at least one monthly bill.
73. Take a family picture-hang it in the big picture frame.
74. Measure Abbie on her growth chart.
75. Only buy what’s on my grocery list.
76. Tell Dan I love him every day.
77. Learn to swim underwater without plugging my nose (seriously!)
78. Go to Washington DC.
79. Visit New York.
80. Take a vitamin every day.
81. Have a pillow fight with Abbie.
82. Go to Tombstone, AZ.
83. Drive on part of Route 66.
84. Buy Abbie her Mariposa dress before it’s gone from the stores.
85. Learn to BBQ.
86. Go to at least part of church every week.
87. Use all my fabric downstairs.
88. Keep living plants in my pots.
89. Learn to use a pressure cooker.
90. Go to the cannery.
91. Leave something nice for someone anonymously.
92. Finish sewing our Christmas tree skirt.
93. Make a stocking for Brooklyn.
94. Cook a turkey dinner.
95. Try a new vegetable.
96. Buy fresh flowers once a month.
97. Get my wedding ring cleaned.
98. Find a new secret photo spot.
99. Figure out my 10 favorite songs.
100. Have a tea party for Abbie and her friends.
101. Finish everything that I start (including this list!)