Rautis Family

My Yodagarumi

2011-10-29T19:03:00.000-07:00

I have been a knitting crazy woman lately and have been finishing projects left and right. I happened on this pattern on ravelry and decided to make him. I really enjoy how he turned out!

My Lazy Dog

2011-10-29T19:01:00.000-07:00

Buck likes to hang out with Rob and John Michael on Friday nights when they stay up and play video games. Rob said he had been on the floor when all of sudden he heard Buck snoring. He looked over to my chair to find him not only snoring but very cozy on my pillow. He was able to snap these three pictures before the dog woke up.

Party Time!!!!!!!!!

2011-10-22T19:03:00.000-07:00

We had Rachels Birthday Party today at the bowling alley! She had such a great time! She loved bowling and having fun. The kids got bored waiting for each other between turns, so they started spinning on their bums on the floor while waiting. It was too cute. We got her her own MP3 player in pink of course and she has been playing with it since we got home! So cute!!!!!!

Rachels 6th Birthday!

2011-10-16T18:55:00.000-07:00

So we started a day early but she had a great day! We told her for her 6th birthday that she could get her ears pierced. She was so excited and even more when she found out she could get pink earrings(her birthstone). She was excited to sit in the seat and did really well until they were done and yes they did both at the same time. It was so cute to see her so excited!

A beautiful day in the mountains!

2011-09-10T18:29:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday we decided to head up into the canyon to have a picnic lunch and enjoy the view. It was so nice and pretty and we enjoyed the whole afternoon just relaxing and enjoying!!!!

First Day of Kindergarten

2011-09-10T18:27:00.000-07:00

She was so excited not only to go to school but to finally be able to wear the dress that her Tutu made her!

First Day of School

2011-08-23T17:34:00.002-07:00

Yesterday John Micahel had his first day of 5th grade. He was alittle nervous but really seemed excited when we got home and he was talking about everything they did. He had that same excitement today so lets hope that that conitinues!

So 2 in one day!

2011-07-31T10:04:00.001-07:00

She lost 2 teeth in one day!!!!!!!!!!!

My Baby girl lost her first tooth!

2011-07-30T15:37:00.002-07:00

So today while eating a yogurt Rachel comes to me and says my toth is coming out! So I look in her mouth and sure enough it is all the way forward! I wiggled it back and out it popped! She was stunned but not really upset! It was so cool!

My newest creation!

2011-07-08T19:37:00.002-07:00

I created this version of the abigail sweater for a friend that I used to work with!

Rachels Preschool Graduation

2011-06-04T17:02:00.000-07:00

My baby graduated from Preschool!

John Michaels Parent Picnic

2011-04-22T09:54:00.001-07:00

John Micahel had his class picnic on Thursday. They laid out blankets on the floor in the classroom beacause of the wonderful Utah weather. We sat and had lunch and then made food crafts with the kids. Jm made me flowers our of Ritz crackers, almond slivers, cream cheese, celery sticks, and cucumbers. It was very yummy!

Parents Day

2011-04-19T16:40:00.000-07:00

Rachels Class had parents day today. We got to come in as parents and watch what the kids do in a day in class. She built a home for her elephant, and made a mask, she cooked me some food and of course built with Lego. They had a relay race to play with the parents and then presented gifts to the parents they had made. She was so proud of painting her candy dish for mom and dad!

Day 30

2011-01-23T19:39:00.000-08:00

Why did you do this 30 day challenge?

I did it cuz I thought it would be fun to try and truly complete it in 30 days! As you can see that did not happen but sometimes life gets in the way of your best intentions!

If you have been reading my blog or read this please keep the Bordine family in your prayers! As I mentioned in my last post they lost their 5 year old to cancer this past week and will be saying goodbye on Tuesday. I am praying that God hold her sweet momma in his arms and remind her that it is ok. Arianna is blessing the angels with her wonderful charm and amazing personality!

Too Young!

2011-01-20T17:52:00.000-08:00

Found out today that one of my former students passed away yesterday. She was only 5 but was a force of life to be sure. She was an amazing child and gone way too young! I am sending prayers out tonight to her momma and family! May God bless the dearly for their child blessed my life so much!

Day 29

2011-01-19T05:49:00.000-08:00

Your aspirations?

Well for the year I will get my CDA lose 30 pounds(at Least) and try some intarsia knitting.

For what I wanna be when I grow up- I want my Bachelors at least in Early Childhood Education!

Day 28

2011-01-13T05:35:00.000-08:00

Day 28 – Something that you miss 
Being able to hug my gertie, talk to my grandma on the phone, or just see some people!

Day 27

2011-01-12T05:23:00.000-08:00

Day 27 – Your favorite place 

At home in my chair knitting or reading!

Day 26

2011-01-12T05:22:00.000-08:00

Day 26 – Your fears
Dying, something happening to my kids, or my family! 

Day 25

2011-01-12T05:21:00.001-08:00

Day 25 – Someone you’ve drifted away from

The amoeba! When I was in High School there was a group of 5 of us that used to hang out all of the time. My dad called us the amoeba!

Day 24

2011-01-12T05:18:00.000-08:00

Day 24 – Something that makes you cry

 
Lots of things!

More Christmas Pictures

2010-12-25T12:51:00.001-08:00

More pictures from Christmas. Buck got dog jerky and LOVES it! I made Rob a new beanie hat and the kids got hex bugs from the Alien Santa!

Christmas Day

2010-12-25T12:38:00.001-08:00

We had a great christmas! Everyone got exactly what they wanted. Yes I got pots and pans but I asked for them! They are awesome and I can't wait to use them for Christmas Dinner! Rob got legos, lol! The kids got so much I don't know that they have realized exactly what they got just yet!

Day 23

2010-12-17T04:31:00.001-08:00

Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better

Belting out a good song in the car, chocolate, or a good cup of coffee! Talking oe sometimes even just crying!

Day 22

2010-12-14T05:31:00.000-08:00

Day 22 – Something that upsets you

Wow this is a hard one! People being fake, saying things they shouldn't, and not using a highway on-ramp properly(lol)!

Day 21

2010-12-13T05:23:00.000-08:00

Day 21 – Nicknames you have and why do you have them

Gertie - naming the starbucks mermaid

Honey - hubby

Shell - the kids in my class!

Day 20

2010-12-13T05:22:00.000-08:00

Day 20 – Summarize this month 

Getting ready for christmas!

Day 19

2010-12-11T05:54:00.000-08:00

Day 19 – Something you regret 

Not telling my kids I love you enough and that I am proud of them!

Day 18

2010-12-11T05:53:00.001-08:00

Day 18 – Your favorite birthday

My favorite birthday would have to be my 16th I think I had liek 3 parties! It was way fun!

Day 17

2010-12-09T04:59:00.000-08:00

Day 17 – Your favorite memory

My favorite memory right now with the holidays here is.... Decorating the christmas tree. My dad had a record player for a slong as I can remember. He would put on John Denver and the Muppets Christmas, a Kenny and DOlly Christmas, and Manheim Steamroller. We always had guacamole while decorating. We got to take part in this while at my parents for thanksgiving and I got to show my kids a little of what we used to do. It was a lot of fun!

Catch Up!

2010-12-07T17:02:00.000-08:00

Day 10 – What you wore today
Blue Jeans, nd my red and blue plaid shirt! hubby's fav!  
Day 11 – Your siblings 
1 weird brother! Very proud of him though! He is a marine and about to be a proud poppa for the first time
Day 12 – What’s in your bag
Seems like everything! In my knitting bag is a hat for my niece fro christmas! Shhhh don't tell her!@ 
Day 13 – This week
Busy!
Day 14 – What you wore today
uhhhh already told you!~
Day 15 – Your dreams
That my children will live long happy lives and be loved by all! oh and win the lottery! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Tommy in first grade under the mistletoe at my house!

Day 9

2010-12-02T05:33:00.000-08:00

Day 09 – Your beliefs
Those of you who know me know what they are!

Day 8

2010-11-30T17:00:00.000-08:00

Day 08 – A band or song that has gotten you through tough times
I used to belt out Celine Dion but I really like Pink a lot more lately. SHe is good tude music!

Sorry Sorry SOrry

2010-11-29T17:16:00.001-08:00

I didn't get to blog while we were on our trip! It was way fun to be gone and get to see everyone. I am glad to be home just wish it wasn't coming home to a foot and a half of snow!

Day 7

2010-11-29T17:14:00.000-08:00

Day 07 – Your best friend

Well, I have 2! My gertie and my hubby! They know who they are and they know why!

Day 6

2010-11-19T05:37:00.000-08:00

Day 06 – Your day

My day so far has been wide awake at 3 am for no apparent reason. Showered got ready. Ran errand, got coffee, and now doing curriculum and morning computer time. I will be making apple prints witht he kids in my class today and trying to get a few more things done before being off of work all next week. THen I get to come home and finish packing and hopefully relax a little.

Day 5

2010-11-18T17:06:00.000-08:00

Day 05 – A deceased person you wish you could talk to

My Grandma - I miss her daily calls even though they were sometimes a pain in the butt! haha!

Day 4

2010-11-18T05:51:00.001-08:00

Day 04 – Your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend/love/crush

He knows who he is and what he did and that is all I have to say.. The past is in the past and will stay there!

Day 3 So behind sorry!

2010-11-18T05:47:00.000-08:00

Day 03 – Your parents

Weird! Lol just kidding! My mom is a fantastic nurse who deals with people before and after they come out of surgery! My dad is a middle school bible teacher with a christian school. We have always had lots of ther kids around us. My dad was youth minister for 29 years so there was always lots of people and fun!

Day 2

2010-11-10T20:10:00.001-08:00

Day 02 – Your first love

Well if your talking luv it was Sean. He was a boy that lived down the street from me. He was sooo cute!

Now if your talking currently - that would have to be my kids. Even as much as I want to pinch their little heads off sometimes I love the dearly!

Day 1

2010-11-09T18:50:00.000-08:00

Day 01 – Introduce yourself
I am a 32 year old pre-school teacher. A mom to 2 adorable kids and a wife to one incredible husband. I am a knitter, reader, jewelry maker and music listener.

30 Day Challenge

2010-11-09T18:49:00.000-08:00

Day 01 – Introduce yourself
Day 02 – Your first love 
Day 03 – Your parents 
Day 04 – Your ex-boyfriend/girlfriend/love/crush  
Day 05 – A deceased person you wish you could talk to
Day 06 – Your day
Day 07 – Your best friend 
Day 08 – A band or song that has gotten you through tough times
Day 09 – Your beliefs
Day 10 – What you wore today  
Day 11 – Your siblings 
Day 12 – What’s in your bag 
Day 13 – This week
Day 14 – What you wore today
Day 15 – Your dreams
Day 16 – Your first kiss
Day 17 – Your favorite memory 
Day 18 – Your favorite birthday
Day 19 – Something you regret 
Day 20 – Summarize this month 
Day 21 – Nicknames you have and why do you have them
Day 22 – Something that upsets you
Day 23 – Something that makes you feel better 
Day 24 – Something that makes you cry
Day 25 – Someone you’ve drifted away from
Day 26 – Your fears
Day 27 – Your favorite place 
Day 28 – Something that you miss 
Day 29 – Your aspirations 
Day 30 – Why did you take the 30 day challenge?

I took this challenge from my friend Amber's Daughter Katherine so here we go!

The Fair

2010-09-19T16:23:00.000-07:00

We went to the Utah State Fair last night and had a blast! We of course went to see my bag on display first! So cool to say I won a ribbon at the fair! The kids got arm bands to ride the rides and they rode as many as possible til John Michael got sick and I put a stop to rides. We of course had to end the night with a funnel cake which was oh so yummy!

Knitting, Knitting, and more KNitting

2010-08-28T21:33:00.001-07:00

Just had to put an update on what I have been doing lately knit wise. I have made 10 roses for my fellow teachers to give out on Monday as we will be starting fall session. I finished a hat for my daddy and a cowl for my mom in matching colors! AWWWWWWWWWWWW! AND.....(drum roll)........I finished the bag for Auntie Rachel. I will submit it to the fair this weekend and see what happens!!!!!!!!!!!

Skull and Crossbones Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

2010-07-31T12:27:00.001-07:00

find your favorite cotton and the appropriatte size needles for it and cast on 40
row
1-5 knit
6 k4,p32,k4
7 k40
8 k4,p11,k10,p11,k4
9 k15,p10,k15
10 k4,p10,k12,p10,k4
11 k14,p12,k14
12 k4,p10,k12,p10,k4
13 k14,p12,k14
14 k4,p9,k14,p9,k4
15 k13,p14,k13
16 k4,p8,k16,p8,k4
17 k12,p16,k12
18 k4,p8,k16,p8,k4
19 k12,p16,k12
20 k4,p8,k4,p2,k4,p2,k4,p8,k4
21 k12,p4,k2,p4,k2,p4,k12
22 k4,p7,k4,p4,k2,p4,k4,p7,k4
23 k11,p4,k4,p2,k4,p4,k11
24 k4,p9,k2,p4,k2,p4,k2,p9,k4
25 k13,p2,k4,p2,k4,p2,k13
26 k4,p9,k3,p2,k4,p2,k3,p9,k4
27 k13,p3.k2,p4,k2,p3,k13
28 k4,p10,k12,p10,k4
29 k14,p12,k14
30 k4,p10,k5,p2,k5,p10,k4
31 k14,p5,k2,p5,k14
32 k4,p11,k4,p2,k4,p11,k4
33 k15,p4,k2,p4,k15
34 k4,p12,k8,p12,k4
35 k16,p8,k16
36 k4,p6,k2,p3,k1,p8,k1,p3,k2,p6,k4
37 k10,p2,k3,p1,k8,p1,k3,p2,k10
38 k4,p6,k2,p3,k2,p6,k2,p3,k2,p6,k4
39 k10,p2,k3,p2,k6,p2,k3,p2,k10
40 k4,p5,k4,p3,k8,p3,k4,p5,k4
41 k9,p4,k3,p8,k3,p4,k9
42 k4,p5,k6,p3,k4,p3,k6,p5,k4
43 k9,p6,k3,p4,k3,p6,k9
44 k4,p8,k5,p6,k5,p8,k4
45 k12,p5,k6,p5,k12
46 k4,p10,k5,p2,k5,p10,k4
47 k14,p5,k2,p5,k14
48 k4,p12,k8,p12,k4
49 k16,p8,k16
50 k4,p13,k6,p13,k4
51 k17,p6,k17
52 k4,p12,k8,p12,k4
53 k16,p8,k16
54 k4,p10,k5,p2,k5,p10,k4
55 k14,p5,k2,p5,k14
56 k4,p8,k5,p6,k5,p8,k4
57 k12,p5,k6,p5,k12
58 k4,p7,k6,p6,k6,p7,k4
59 k11,p6,k6,p6,k11
60 k4,p5,k5,p12,k5,p5,k4
61 k9,p5,k12,p5,k9
62 k4,p5,k3,p14,k3,p6,k4
63 k10,p3,k14,p3,k10
64 k4,p7,k2,p14,k2,p7,k4
65 k11,p2,k14,p2,k11
66 k4,p32,k4
67-71k40
bind off and enjoy! When you wash the design will stand out more!

10 Amazing Years!

2010-07-06T16:37:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that 10 years ago today, I married rthe most amazing man. Yes it wasnt necessarily under the best circumstances but it has turned out to be awesome. We have had some wild and crazy adventures but I wouldnt do them over or ask for a better partner to do them with! You amaze me every day honey! I love you!

So VERY Proud!!!!!

2010-07-03T09:10:00.000-07:00

I was informed on Thrusday of this last week that Rob had been entered into a contest with his company. Each General Manager was asked to pick one person out of their centers that they believed deserved an award. Rob's gm chose him and was asked to write an essay as to why he thought Rob deserved this. All essays were then sent to their headquarters in Virginia and were weeded through to pick 5 out of the entire company to get this award. Rob was chosen as one of the 5 for going above and beyond his duties. He was given the discretionary bonus award from the company and will be receiving $2.000.! I am so very proud that he was finally recognized for all that he has done for his company! Yeah Babe!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My new penguin friend

2010-06-19T15:16:00.000-07:00

Meet my new penguin friend! We went to the aquarium to day for fathers day and they have penguins now. We stood watching them for quite a while and I was trying to get a good picture of them. This one kept coming up to the glass and staring at me so I finally got a good pic and a new freind!

Stopping and Starting!

2010-06-18T17:20:00.000-07:00

I have officially worked my last day at my current job! I feel a huge sense of relief and sadness! I will miss the kiddos in my class and some of my co-workers. I will not, however, miss the drama and stupidity. I am on to a new place begining Monday and am very excited and nervous. I know this will be a good place but I am nervous for the first time stuff! We shall see how it goes!

Swap

2010-06-05T20:59:00.000-07:00

This was my wonderful swap package that I received from England! It was so awesome!!!!!!!!

2010-06-05T18:16:00.000-07:00

I finally finished my first project from the wonderful gift my parents gave me for my birthday. It is a hat /cowl for my best friend Michelle for her birthday. The pictures do not do the color justice though, it is a beautiful teal color. Thanks mom and dad!!

Birthday Stuff

2010-05-25T11:43:00.000-07:00

THank you THank you for all the birthday wishes! It is so nice to feel so loved. I wanted to share what I got. My parents sent me a gift card to my favorite yarn store and this is what I got with it. The blue is for a sweater than I am going to make for myself. The Yoga socks will be my first attempt at socks and the hat is to make matching ones for my friend and I. My sweet husband also got me some music. I finally got the Michael Buble' CD that i have been trying to get since CHristmas and Jason Mraz and Corinne Baily Raye

Kiddos

2010-05-22T06:50:00.000-07:00

Many people have been asking for an updated pic of the kids so here you go!

Stitch Markers

2010-05-17T20:00:00.001-07:00

I ordered too many beads online the other day and was having trouble figuring out what to do with them. I decided to make some stitch markers. They turned out really cute so I made a bracelet for myself as well!

Roses, Roses, and More Roses

2010-05-17T19:58:00.000-07:00

I know I am running a little behind but I made these roses to put in the mothers day presents for the mothers in my class. They were all so excited to get one it was really cute!

Baies, babies, and more babies

2010-05-06T05:30:00.000-07:00

Wow I know way too many people lately having babies! My cousin matt and his wife are expecting their first so these hats are for them. I also made a llight blue on ewith tiny cream stripes for one of the parents at the daycare that is expecting very soon. They are a quick easy project to make up and way less trouble than blankets! lol

2010-04-22T19:25:00.001-07:00

John Michael had his first Chorus Performance tonight and it was adorable. We are so very proud that he has chosen something that he loves and is doing it. They all sang very well and conducted themselves better than I ever remember us having to do when I was in chorus. Enjoy this song it was way cute and i apologize for not getting the whole thing my memory card got too full!

Newest Projects

2010-04-18T16:55:00.001-07:00

I have been knitting like a madwoman. The pink blanket is for a fellow knitter in my thursday night kniting group. We had a surprise baby shower for her this last week seeing as she is due the end of this month. SHe loved it and we all had a good time.

THe cream colored one is the begining of a bag for my sister-in-law. I keep making these projects and telling her they are going in the fair but this one really is. I will post pictures of it when I get the handles put on and it all sewed together.

Handprints

2010-03-28T19:25:00.000-07:00

So my boss had this done by all the kids in the daycare to put under her new glass for her desk and I noticed that the kids handprints were right next to each other! SO cute!

Resolutions

2010-01-06T05:10:00.001-08:00

I don't normally make resolutions because well lets face it, who keeps em, right? This year though I decided to make them a little more blanket like so maybe I could do better at possibly keeping them this year. SO here goes -
1. Do ad more color into my knitting. - Things like colorwork and intarsia
2. To get back to the gym on a more consistent basis. - I know this one falls into the weight loss trap but I also know that getting back to the gym will help in that area anyway.

So there is my list. After knitting all the baby blankets that I have right now, which is 6 (nobody else get pregnant for a while please!) I will start with resolution number 1 and next week begins number 2. I will keep u updated on the progress of both!@!

Fun friend weekend

2009-11-24T05:00:00.000-08:00

We had a fun friend filled weekend. Friday night a c ouple of the girls from work came over and we hung otu and talked and just had fun. Thanks for the pinkie pies Randi. We then had a play date saturday night with Amber, my friend from knitting group, and her husband stu. We had a lot of fun and are excited that we have made some new friends!!

When your "bag of tricks" won't work

2009-11-11T04:50:00.000-08:00

As we sat in the playhouse yesterday trying to get some play time in before christmas program practice, it started. D started into one of his fits that hasn't happened in 6 months. He started crying and I started in on the list. act like him, ok that didn't work, ignore definitely didn't work, so now he is in full blown fit and wont even walk. We get back to class and time for coats to be off to go to practice, even more of a fit. We head to practice and as the other children start to sing he slows his breathing and you can tell he is listening. Other teachers try to help and fit fires up at full force again. I take the class back upstairs as we are being very disruptive of practice and teh looks form other teachers is unbearable to me. Fit continues for a total of 40 minutes until he finally decides he might want to go play legos. I exhausted my "bag" and was exhausted myself. I leave for the day feeling down on myself as a teacher and trying to think over and analyze what I could have done differently to make it end faster.

Lego Show November 2009

2009-11-08T18:10:00.000-08:00

We wanted to share a wonderful weekend with you. Rob is a part of the Utah Lego Users Group here in Salt Lake and they go to train shows and put up displays for people to come in and see. This is the third show Rob has done with them and he gets more detailed every show we do. This show was called the Wasatch Rails Train SHow and the guys had a whole room to set up in. It was awesome and really fun to hear people come in and look and the comments they made. Enjoy the pics.

BOO!!!!!!

2009-11-01T18:26:00.000-08:00

We had afun Halloween around here. I had a princess and Luke Skywalker. JM got to wear his costume for 3 days in a row. Rachel got 2 but was just as happy both days. They had a lot of fun and we tried to stay warm!!

Lego Building

2009-10-21T05:04:00.000-07:00

Yes I am building legos with knitting now too. My Husbands Lego group is having a huge show in November and they asked everyone that builds to please expand on their layout because they will have a ton of room. In talking with a few of the guys they decided I could build with them. This is my entry for the table. It is a coffee shop on the bottom and a knitting shop on the top. I have a garden with a pond out to the side. I know it seems silly but I really had fun making this up!!

Rachels Birthday

2009-10-18T17:55:00.001-07:00

Rachel turned 4 on Saturday and we had planned a lot to do.
We started out with getting her nails painted at the salon I go to. Lisa was her nail artist for the day.
She gave her flowers on her nails for her birthday.
We then came back and got Rob and John Michael and she wanted to go to McDonalds for her birthday lunch. We were doing ok and she played a little and then got sick. We had planned on going to see Where the Wild THings Are for the last bit of her birthday that afternoon but she was not having a good day. We decided to go home and it was a good thing we did.
So today we went to see the movie and had a really good time. It is a good movie.

Pattern Sharing

2009-10-11T10:53:00.000-07:00

This is the first time I have shared a pattern on my blog but I was so impressed by how these turned out that I wanted to share. I made them for my daughter who is turning 4 next Saturday and they match the new coat that my parents gave to her for her birthday.

I used size 10 double point needles 4 of them. I used Lion Brand wool-ease worsted weight yarn doubled for this project.

c/o 18 stitches, 6 per needle
knit 2 inches
k 1st needle, k1, m1, k1, m1, k4, k 3rd needle
knit
k 1st needle, k1, m1, k3, m1, k4, k 3rd needle
knit
k 1st needle, k1, m1, k5, m1, k4, k 3rd needle
knit
k 1st needle, k3, slip 6 stitches to holder, k3, k 3rd needle
knit
k next row and m1 stitch on each needle
knit 3 rows in seed stitch
bind off
thumb:
knit 1st row and make 1 on each needle
knit 2 rows in seed stitch
bind off

sew ends in and make another

Breaking a Board

2009-10-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

John Michael just completed a free karate program with a local dojo and in finishing all of his homework and going to 2 classes at the studio for his graduation got to break 2 boards. He had so much fun and really liked the instructor and the class. We had a blast letting him do it. They sent home homework every night they had class and most of it was repsect building chores, i.e. cleaning your room, saying please and thank you, doing things without being asked and other exercises.He enjoyed it and we are so proud of what he accomplished.

Rachel

2009-08-25T18:17:00.000-07:00

On Sat Rachel had her dance performance. She was so cute and had such a great time doing dance. They were dressed like little Minnie Mouses and sooooooooooooooooo darn cute.

Mammaws Flower

2009-08-01T10:07:00.000-07:00

I made the rose on the back of her chair for her before my parents left. My mom got to take it to her yesterday. I think it looks really cool on the back of her chair.

Zoompa and Tutu Visit

2009-07-28T10:21:00.000-07:00

Mom and Dad got here last THrusday evening and we had a good visit with them. Rachel was sick on Friday so Zoompa and John Michael got to go to the Xango museum together and then of course a trip to Cabella's. THey had a great time.

On Saturday we got to go out to Antelope Island out in the middle of the Great Salt Lake. Very fun and really neat except for the huge spiders, UGHHHHHHH! If you are ever here and want to go out it is well worth it just remeber to reaply your sunscreen, OUCH!!

We took a lazy Sunday drive up into the Mountains and then took the back way into Park City. Really a good time and we got a cute family pic out of it!

Monday we went to Temple Square and walked around taking some really neat pictures. We also took the kids to Nickle Mania (nickle arcade) and mom and I went to a bead store.

We said good bye to tehm and Happy Birthday to mom today and the kids were sad to see them go.

kids

2009-07-11T09:55:00.000-07:00

Updated pics

New creation

2009-07-05T12:26:00.001-07:00

I made this for my best firend for her birthday and I am making another one for a friend at work.

Flowers

2009-07-05T12:23:00.000-07:00

I planted these last year and nothing ever came up so I didn't think too much about it but we have been watching as they have grown and have been waiting for them to open and finally this morning they both were.

Torture

2009-07-03T09:40:00.001-07:00

So I got to go to the Zoo. My ankle hurt ut I think the walking was good therapy. However pulling 3 kids in a wagon around a hilly zoo should seriously be considered some form of torture!!!!

Swollen ankles

2009-06-29T19:31:00.000-07:00

So today in my brilliant plan of a day for some reason decided to stop at Chevron station to get something. I stepped out of my car and started to walk around the back of it and woosh!!!!! Flat on my butt!!!!! Totally stinks now my ankle huurts and is swollen and I am afraid that means I won't be able to go the Zoo with my kids tomorrow! I am really bummed cuz I was really looking forward to doing this field trip with them especially since I have a new student. I am so bummed!!

WHo you gonna call...........Ghostbusters!?

2009-06-13T13:37:00.000-07:00

So the day after my brithday we went to Toys R Us. In the parking lot we spotted this car. While inside the store we learned that it was owned by one of the employees there and that he was a part of Salt Lake Ghostbusters CLub. So weird!

Airshow

2009-06-13T13:28:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we went to the Airshow at Hill Air FOrce Base in Layton, UT. It was really awesome. there are too many pics to put on here but you can view them here
http://picasaweb.google.com/rautis2/Airshow09?authkey=Gv1sRgCK-8jPT2iubv1AE#

Double Rainbow

2009-06-13T12:51:00.000-07:00

Saw this while driving home from knitting group the other night!

New Projects

2009-05-23T15:42:00.000-07:00

I have made a few things in the last couple weeks that I wanted to share. I made up a pattern for a skull and crossbones dish cloth and a knitted rose (periwinkle blue flower with brown leaves)

Night at the Museum Battle of the SMithsonian

2009-05-23T15:41:00.000-07:00

If you are wary of sequels because lets face it we have all been to horrible sequels, don't be on th is one. It is well worth the money and time to go!

A Mothers Day Letter to my kids

2009-05-10T09:24:00.000-07:00

Rachel and John Michael,

Wow what can I say. It is an honor and joy each day to be your mother. I am truly blessed to have 2 wonderful children in my life. Your father gave me a great gift the day both of you were born.. You!! I know we may not always get along but you have my heart at all times. I love watching each one of you blossom and grow into wonderful human beings. You make my life amazing and I don't know what I would do without you!! I know it is hard sometimes with me working for us to spend the quality time we would both enjoy but know that what I do I do for you. You guys really to make life worth living in so many ways!!!!!!!

I Love you!

Mom

A Fun Find

2009-05-09T19:17:00.001-07:00

A fun find on the website I belong to for knitters and crocheters. It is very fun done by Gil Elvgren

Update

2009-05-05T20:25:00.000-07:00

Brandon is out of Surgery and doing well. Groggy but well!

Requesting Prayers Please

2009-05-03T16:50:00.000-07:00

We havea friend Brandon (to see a pic you can scroll down to the Blue October post) He is having hip replacement surgery on Tuesday and is very nervous. He has not had good luck with surgeries on this particular hip and is not expecting it with this one. Please pray that he can have peace during the surgery and everything turns out just fine like last time.

Working out

2009-04-16T17:27:00.000-07:00

Last week Rob and I found out that one of the gyms in town was offering this great deal of $1 down and $10 a month so we decided to join. I have gone now 4 times because of a stomach bug dragging me down last week. I am really enjoying doing it and the energy I get from it. Yes the soreness stinks but oh well I keep thinking about myself in those size 12 jeans again!!! I really think it is something that I can stick with and really get my butt down to size.

Easter

2009-04-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

Easter Pics. We had a good day and just enjoyed being together. They also enjoyed being spoiled by Zoompa and Tutu

Lenny

2009-04-04T16:50:00.000-07:00

Rob is crazy. I wanted to take this polar bear, yes he is Lego, and make a necklace out of him. I was told no that I would be killing lenny. I then went to his fav brick buying website and found a picture of this guy and found that I could buy him for $1.50. Rob, watching over my shoulder then screamed that I would be killing Wayne.

Shirt for Rachel

2009-04-04T12:46:00.001-07:00

So this is only the secon dknitting project clothing wise that I have done. I started it the other day and just decided it would make a cute top for Rachel. It turned out very cute I think!!!

Blue October

2009-04-03T05:34:00.000-07:00

Some of you may know this band and some may not. They were here in town this week and Rob's Stepbrother Alan is their tour manager. Rob got to go see the guys in concert and had a great time with some of the guys from the bowling alley. The top picture is Rob and Alan and the next one is (left to right)Kevin, Gilbert, Stuart, Brandon, and Rob.

Mickey Mouse Dishcloths

2009-04-03T05:31:00.000-07:00

So as most of you know I am an avid knitter. Most of the girls at work know this too. So One of them, Erica, has a Mickey Mouse themed kitchen and so I got to looking for patterns and found one that fit. I tried it on the first cloth but didn't like the way it came out he was to subtle. So I tweaked the pattern and here is the result. These were also made in black, yellow, and white.

Photos from Our trip

2009-03-29T12:07:00.000-07:00

http://picasaweb.google.com/rautis2/GrampsFuneral#

I know it is late but if you go to the website listed above you cna view photos from the funeral and from Lubbock

Videos from Lubbock

2009-03-29T11:57:00.000-07:00

Video of Rachel and cousin Elise playing at Rob's Grandmothers house in Lubbock

So proud of my Boy!

2009-03-23T18:17:00.000-07:00

Today we finally got his report card. SInce we were gone to the funeral we missed parent teacher conferences so we got the report. He did so well. THey are rated on the alphabet scale for their reading and he is at a U. I am told that is really high for second grade. He did really well on all of it exfept his handwriting which his teacher says is improving but not at the rate she would like to see. Oh well, he does come by that one honestly.

We are back!

2009-03-14T11:05:00.000-07:00

A long trip but we are back and had a pretty good time. The service was very nice. It was funny and light hearted which is exactly what he would have wanted. Other than his casket almost taking a ride down the hill it was nice. We had a toast to Gramps at a lunch the church had provided for the family. We had IBC Root Beer and Twinkies. Very yummy. We relaxed afterwards with family and just had a nice time. The next day we headed over to Lubbock, TX to visit some of Robs family and enjoy some time with them. We stayed at his Grandmas house and she seems to be doing very well. We visited his Uncle Pax and AUnt Mary and the whole gang showed up as well. On Monday we got to take his Grandma out to breakfast for her Birthday. We took her to Cracker Barrel and she had a great time. We left Teusday morning and headed back to Alb to help mom and dad take care of some of the stuff that had been cleared out of Grandpas place. We got to have dinner with Mammaw and Pappaw. Very nice. We headed back wednesday morning and arrived home late that night. Glad to be home and I will post pictures as soon as I get the program loaded back into the computer.

Update

2009-03-03T04:46:00.000-08:00

He did pass away at about 9pm last night. My mom said he went very peacefully.

Gramps

2009-03-02T19:18:00.000-08:00

So if you don't know my grandpa is very ill and will be passing away soon. Over the last couple of days I have had a lot of time to think about this. He has Alzheimer's and dementia. I can only imagine what it must feel like to be loosing your mind and have no control over it. I know it must be driving this genius of a man crazy. He was always so amazing and smart. He always knew the right things to say to make you feel better and was so concerned about others. I know that he will be happier with grandma again. I hate to see him go but I know that God has better plans for him. I was talking with my cousin about this earlier tonight and we started talking about all the fun things that we used to do with him. Like Twinkies and A&W Root beer, or Flat Cat Pancakes on a Saturday morning when we had stayed the night there. Or Playing John Phillips Sousa as loud as the stereo would go to wake us up. Or coming to visit the Michelle and Tina travel agency to take trips to Swaziland. I love you gramps and wish you well. Kiss grandma for me!

The Shack

2009-02-16T08:26:00.000-08:00

I finally finished reading this book. I am totally overwhelemed by my emotions right now with this book but I am here to say you must read it. No matter what or where your faith stands you must read. After you do you will understand why I posted this picture with it. Thank you gertie!

My sweet hubby!

2009-02-13T17:02:00.001-08:00

So we got our valentuine gifts early. I got a shirt from my favorite website for knitters and Rob got Legos! We got teh kids and the dog a little something and we are going to do our taxes to celebrate. WOOOHOO!

Me and my Gertie!

2009-02-03T05:00:00.001-08:00

Wow Denver was a blast! We had a lot of fun just getting to hang out with each other! I got to go back to work with her on Friday and that was a blast. She is a fabulous teacher and does such a great job with the kids. It was neat to see how many people are still there since I left. We watched a lot of movies and played games with Abby, her daughter, and just really enjoyed each other. It was sad to leave but I was happy to see my family! Take some you time it is so worth it!