Monthly Archives: October 2006
October 31, 2006 - 2:49 pm
LOVE the two headed person.
I was trying to figure out Franklin — til’ you said what he was. LOVE the goat. Nice job mom.
October 31, 2006 - 9:31 pm
You almost had me there with the comment about those being Dave’s old pants! LOL The kids look great, and check you out making that goat costume!
November 1, 2006 - 11:24 am
ROFLBMO over the Dave’s pants comment!
What a GREAT costume! Love it!
And that goat could not be any cuter…..so cool that you made it!
And Sophie is a sweet care bear!
November 1, 2006 - 12:43 pm
lol, too funny!
November 1, 2006 - 3:34 pm
I am bummed we missed you at the carnival. You’re kids look so cute. I love getting time/money out of costumes. We’ve used a frog and a bunny costume 3 years and counting.
November 1, 2006 - 5:42 pm
LOL…I’m sure Dave appreciates your comment. I love the two headed person outfit, very clever!
November 1, 2006 - 7:56 pm
Great costumes and cute kids! Sounds like you did some fun things.
November 1, 2006 - 8:26 pm
Love the two-headed costume! Genious!
November 1, 2006 - 11:09 pm
great costumes, and the one with the two-headed person is genius!
November 3, 2006 - 7:48 am
I love the costumes! Halloween is such a great holiday. Too bad your kids don’t get to enjoy the at-school Halloween party. That was my favorite day at school. What is this world coming to? But at least they got a carnival.
November 4, 2006 - 9:22 am
Oh no – not the goat again!! 
You should do a layout with each of your kids in that costume. Love the two headed person idea. They actaully stayed together the whole time?? So cute!
November 8, 2006 - 5:12 pm
Love the two-person costume!! So cute and soooooooo clever!!! thanks for sharing:)
November 11, 2006 - 4:33 pm
omg- such cute costumes!!! good job mama!
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October 19, 2006 - 5:50 pm
Oh man, you stole my idea for a blog post I’m glad you’re not getting sick of us. Game nights two days a week with us might be more than some people could handle!
October 19, 2006 - 7:42 pm
That is SO great, I miss having family here.
October 20, 2006 - 5:53 am
Lucky. Can I join? Maybe Keith and I will move out there to join the party. : )
October 20, 2006 - 4:06 pm
Wow, you guys are lucky! I’m miss those guys so much. Although Layne is super hard to beat at ‘Cities and Nights’. I think Ron is enjoying beating me…
October 20, 2006 - 5:14 pm
Mom- I’m the one who’s been winning these days
October 21, 2006 - 2:28 pm
how cool! we’re getting ready to move “home” to Houston and I’m excited about being closer to family. wonder which family members we can talk into game nights and babysitting if we ever get pregnant?! 
October 22, 2006 - 7:09 pm
Shannon, I’m really dumb, but I honesty just realized (after reading your blog for about a year) I didn’t have to have an account to leave a comment so here I go—
Wow, you’re so lucky! I am VERY jealous. I hope you enjoy every minute (especially the four for one babysitting!)
October 23, 2006 - 10:48 pm
that is very cool:) what a sweet photo!
October 24, 2006 - 7:33 am
I have said this before, I am jealous of your party. So to assuage my envy, Jeff and I have been looking at med schools in Northern Cali. We all miss you guys but we are glad you have each other, I guess…
October 24, 2006 - 11:55 am
Shannon, I want so bad to say that I am so happy for ya’ll, and I am, but I am a little jealous, too. Jealousy stinks. Even though I don’t love playing certain games (the long, strategic ones–guess I’m not smart enough or something), I just wish we could be there to all hang out together. And the switching babysitting—heaven. Honestly, I am glad you guys have each other. We know how nice it is to have family around when you haven’t for a long time. Enjoy it.
October 24, 2006 - 1:05 pm
What an adorable family : )
October 24, 2006 - 1:32 pm
Very cool, Shannon!!
October 27, 2006 - 4:36 pm
Glad you are having fun with your family. THAT is why I havene’t heard from you – you are having too much fun!
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October 16, 2006 - 2:55 pm
Haha, I hear you.
I haven’t lost a POUND
Nada.
Nothing.
I’m ready to cry it off…
So far, I am doing 90 minutes of aerobics, etc. on TV and 90 minutes of walking. I am doing smaller portions, and not eating after 7 pm. What’s your big plan?
October 17, 2006 - 8:51 am
Get a puppy!! I lost two pounds this week without even trying (though that’s the kind of weight that will jump back on in no time).
I browsed through my Mom’s Weight Watchers stuff a few months ago and I’ve lost about 7 pounds or so loosely following their points system. Fewer calories, lots of fiber, “deductions” on your total points for exercising. I guess it isn’t rocket science–less in, more out. I would highly recommend the WW “Smart Ones–Bistro” meals. They are yummy and nutritious, and I will often throw one in the microwave when I am tempted to go get fast food. Wal-Mart sells them for the cheapest price. Good Luck!
Glad you had fun with R & D. We miss you.
October 17, 2006 - 11:53 am
Throw your scale out the window! But honestly, despite my hatred of them, I wish I had one because I seemed to have a better handle on my weight. I feel stupid even saying anything but we all have our personal goals. My is my “Marrige 10″. I am still wrestling with that.
My only serious advice is as Mindy said, eat less and move more. The eat less part is what kills me. I keep praying that I will wake up one morning hating sweets, which are my downfall. So far it hasn’t worked- what? I have to practice self control? Regarding the move part- once I made it a habit to exercise, I can’t go without it without feeling like a slug.
October 17, 2006 - 12:08 pm
My goal is no milk chocolate. Only dark. It would kill me to cut it out all together.
It’s kind of a lame goal.
October 18, 2006 - 7:59 pm
I am a blog-lurker.
More times than you will ever know I wonder if you are INSIDE my head. LOL!
I had to comment on this one. I busted my butt working out 90 minutes everyday for SIX freaking months and GAINED weight. Muscle…or so they say, I just wanted the scale to show lower numbers…I totally gave up.
After a weekend vacay, and seeing myself in the hotel mirror in a swimsuit, I am ready to try again. I don’t know the secret, but if I figure anything out I will share.
October 19, 2006 - 1:48 pm
I am so with you, although I have more than 10 pounds of baby weight (yes…that sounds sooo much better than flab…and my baby is 3 1/2!!) to lose. Yesterday she said, “Mommy your butt jiggles…it is funny.” and then laughed hysterically. I wish I shared her enthusiasm. When Jeff got home, I told him what she said. She then proceeded to lift up my shirt, point to my “flab” and say, “Mom, you have a baby in your belly…it is big…ha ha ha ha ha”. Maybe that’s all the motivation I need. =)
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October 3, 2006 - 8:43 pm
Hey! Goooooooo YOU! I can’t believe you did a triathalon…. I’m so not worthy to even post on your blog! LOL
Cute apron you chili making goddess!
October 3, 2006 - 11:51 pm
That triatholon metal is neat and all… but that APRON… wow.
That’s all I can say.
Wow.
October 4, 2006 - 8:38 am
That’s AWESOME, Shannon!!! “Not last” is way better than most of us do, and the fact that you’ve already set a goal and plan to be there next year is HUGE. You ROCK!! So proud of you!!
October 4, 2006 - 8:42 am
I am just SO proud to be related to you (through marriage) (P.S. for the records: I’m pretty sure that if I didn’t get lost, I wouldn’t have “won the whole darn thing,” maybe just cut off 30 more seconds…….:) )
October 4, 2006 - 9:14 am
Shannon, way to go! Seriously. I am so happy for you that you finished the triathlon!! AND that you did it with Jami. Fun. Can I just say that I was cracking up at the whole chili contest thing? Don’t underestimate BH&G cookbook, baby. It’s one of my favorites. I will be so disappointed if you don’t wear your apron to make that special chili next time we see you guys.
October 4, 2006 - 11:26 am
Wow Shannon! You are awesome- I am so proud of you! I think Jeff and I need to move to San Jose. I feel that we are missing out on way too much- I want to be part of the party.
You mentioning the cooking contest reminded me about your newly redone kitchen. You definitely need to post pictures of the “laboratory of delectable cuisine.”
October 4, 2006 - 4:05 pm
Whohoooooo for you, Shannon!! Way to go!!
October 4, 2006 - 8:06 pm
We are totally impressed here in Kaysville! Love your celebrating 366th place. That you did the tri at all is so worthy of celebration (and a cooking master, too!). Way to go.
October 4, 2006 - 8:55 pm
Woo-hoo!!! SO happy for you, dude!
and FYI..that’s the only cookbook we own…
October 5, 2006 - 10:14 am
Congrats on teh triathalon! What an accomplishment!!! Congrats on the chili win too! Ü
October 5, 2006 - 3:41 pm
SO cool!!! Whoohoo! You are amazing! A very well rounded gal!
October 5, 2006 - 11:32 pm
wow! congratulations to you!
October 6, 2006 - 5:54 am
I’m so happy for you Shannon! I am singing “We Are the Champions” in my head…
October 6, 2006 - 3:10 pm
awesome on finishing the race – that is so cool!!!
congrats on the chili cook off too!
October 7, 2006 - 6:42 pm
You stud closet athlete!! Welcome to the CPT!!! (Caldwell Pain Train) no more excuses from you. We can still get you signed up for June 25 in Idaho…..
October 8, 2006 - 11:35 am
hey shannon!
congrats on both
of your wins!
completing a triatholon
is amazing!
so wonderful for you!
i used to run and i did
a few races (just running) before having
children and i remember
before my first race, my goal
was the same as yours…to not
be last. (i wasn’t)and i guess
i always think about the last finisher…
how do they feel? did they have
the same goal as us and not achieve
it? i guess this is my big philosophical
thought for the day…what is the last
finisher thinking because we all know
someone has to be last.
October 8, 2006 - 1:34 pm
Shannon! Way to go! Triathlons are kind of fun in a weird sort of way! Jami’s talents didn’t come from me…
October 25, 2006 - 8:13 am
good for you! a triathalon — amazing!! and i would love to try your chili!!
by Shannon Montez
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