Jane Says

Expectations

2012-01-26T08:00:00.000-08:00

“If you treat an individual as he is, he will stay as he is. But if you treat him as if he were what he could be and ought to be, he will become what he ought to be.” -Goethe

via A Blog About Love

Don't Move

2012-01-24T14:01:00.000-08:00

Seattle, WA
December 2010
photo booth

Song:
Phantogram: Don't Move

Remember:

back in 2008

we are lonesome animals

2012-01-23T15:52:00.000-08:00

"We are lonesome animals. We spend all our life trying to be less lonesome. One of our ancient methods is to tell a story, begging the listener to say --- and feel--- "Yes, that's the way it is, or at least that's the way I feel it. You're not as alone as you thought."

- John Steinbeck

Puzzle:
by my Dad

Bonus song:
Neko Case: I'm An Animal

Utah Natural History Museum

2012-01-20T07:49:00.000-08:00

1/16/12
Red Butte

Go!

I could stare at the butterfly case or the gems and rocks forever.

In 2010 I went on a field trip with some of my family to the old location at the U. see it here.

unBury The Floors

2012-01-18T11:53:00.001-08:00

1/16/12
I'm off-track from school so first thing I did was tackle my room. I got it all dusted and cleaned and framed two new pieces of art I got for Christmas. It was the best to clean it up a bit and change some things.

The panorama shot is from the app Photosynth. (thanks for the tip Ryan Wells)

I listened to line through lines top 25 of 2011. Add it to your spotify. Good jams.
Track 4: Bury The Floors-Scattered Trees

can't help it

2012-01-18T00:09:00.000-08:00

green hiker
leather on deer
pink pockets
buddies
canvas utilitarian

January classroom

2012-01-16T19:24:00.000-08:00

January was a blur. We got back from New Years and two weeks later I am off-track. (not mad)

for example, I put up this bulletin board and took it down less then a week later because I was moving classrooms so the next teacher could move in.
They made goals for 2012 using the flip-up freebie I found on Pinterest.
*please note scribble face

Utah blows my mind almost daily. I really love driving in the mornings and seeing the skylines, sunrises, and mountains give a different scene every time. It's remarkable. I've wanted to do a picture-a-day project, I still want to. This was taken outside my car at school last week.

I've done this project for the past couple years. I like this one because it's great for them to create something 3-dimensional and they love it. Takes some prep time to pre-cut the pieces, but fist-pumps for mom helpers.

sister winter

2012-01-14T13:01:00.000-08:00

movie/ fire/couch/ sisters/ projects... i'll do that all winter long.
>>sister winter-sufjan stevens<<

Kitchen magic-ten

2012-01-10T21:53:00.000-08:00

This round we met at Brooke's house and made Green Kitchen Stories Herb & Pistachio Falafels.
The food was fresh and flavorful.
Conversations with Good Food + Good People, can it get any better?

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four-we made breakfast for dinner
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kitchen magic-nine

2012-01-08T18:18:00.000-08:00

Last week we met at my house and made:

101 cookbook--green lentil soup with curried brown butter
101 cookbook--yogurt biscuits
101 cookbook--asparagus broccoli salad

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six
five
four-no pictures
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I really love my cooking girls.

you can dance if you want to

2012-01-05T18:26:00.000-08:00

Untitled from Egan Metcalf on Vimeo.

December 2011
Gas Works Park, Washington
by: Egan

2009 mama's boy
2009 arms

Sparkly & Wise

2012-01-04T04:35:00.000-08:00

12/26/11
My Mom turns 60!

We chose a theme: Sparkly & Wise to guide our birthday planning.
Go to Attend for more party details.

*the googly eyed orange was my dad's touch. just snuck that in her goblet when we were making dinner. so good.

almost together

2012-01-03T14:38:00.000-08:00

12/25/11
Christmas Day
world wide web

We were all pretty bummed to not be together on Christmas this year.
Thanks to video chatting, we were able to talk gifts and goodies with
California
Texas
and
Utah

Christmas Day 2011

2012-01-02T08:22:00.000-08:00

12/25/11
Kenmore, WA

Youngest to Oldest
Stockings
Art from Egan
Breakfast= Christmas Braid and "Reindeer Patties"
Church
Sweats
Presents
Loungin

Christmas Eve 2011

2012-01-01T09:37:00.000-08:00

12/24/11
Kenmore, WA

On the menu:
ginger/citrus/Pellegrino drink Egan created
artisan bread + jam
wreath salad
spiced spinach and mushrooms in almond tartlets
cranberry pear tart
frozen pomegranate and cashew cake

And my dad rules cause he makes puzzles and they are really cool.
I got my first one, had him sign the back and everything.

The Howe Stairway and a walk to Portage Bay

2011-12-28T11:42:00.001-08:00

12/26/11
Seattle, WA

My mom discovered a new-to-me Seattle spot called the Howe Stairway. It is the coolest!
We started at the top and took a mapped route through an underground mountain biking skills park (it's under the I-5 and first ever urban mountain biking skills park-it's insane rad), up and down more stairs, and a look out to Portage Bay, then back up. I loved seeing many people getting their workout on the stairs.
After the stair tour we went to Volunteer Park and went up the water tower, over to the statue with the famous Space Needle shot and reflection pool.
This is a to-do when you go to Seattle.

Chris Hair sugar cookies

2011-12-27T09:02:00.000-08:00

12/21/11
Hair Home

Last Wednesday Bitty invited us over to her parents house to learn how to make Chris Hair sugar cookies. It was so fun to be in a nice, big kitchen where we could all help and learn from the best. The cookies were unreal; big and soft and perfectly baked. I haven't tried to bake them by myself yet, but it might be my new go-to sugar cookie recipe.

Holiday Highlights in the Classroom

2011-12-24T07:56:00.000-08:00

We are working on Christmas books where each day we write about a something that starts with a letter in the word "Christmas." This day was "I" for "I love Santa." After we write we do a craft and for this was Santa masks. I made them sing "Up on the Housetop" for me cause it was so cute. Their masks are pretty creepy and I heard one kid get in another's face and say "Whhhhyyyy ssooooo serrioussss" like the Joker. So funny.

On the "R" day of our Christmas books we did Rudolph. I guided them through this art project, and I get a kick looking at their finished art work because they all turn out so different and unique.

"this is the best day of my life" ---over heard from a little first grader
We cleaned out milk cartons and hot glued them to foam board with a sugar cone. They took frosting and candy goods and went AT IT!

For a writing block activity I took inspiration from First Grade Parade and read "Santa's Stuck" and we brainstormed ways of what we'd do if Santa was stuck in the chimney. They then wrote from the prompt "If Santa was stuck in my chimney..." My favorite idea was from a boy who said "I'd shake salt and pepper on him and then he'd sneeze and blow out of the chimney."

I taught Art during our 1st grade rotation for the week and I decided on a tear-ish art Santa.

These two made me laugh every time I looked at them. The hats! I like art projects that let the students really do it themselves instead of all die cut or stenciled. This way it shows creativity and also some of their development.

I used this in a center. Word family trees! The star was the word family (_ump) and the ornaments were different words from the word family (jump, thump, lump, dump or whatever word they could think of).

Parent gifts! I did not know what I was going to have the kids do for their parents, but ornaments are always ideal and I spotted some scrapbook stuff in a stack and pulled this together. We get free stuff from Stampin Up sometimes and I had snagged this pile of cardboard cutouts and Christmas paper. It turned out to be really great, all pre-cut and everything! I had the kids write on the back and then create the packaging.

Last year I had Maggie write this poem for me. It's so great. I like giving them school supplies because they need them so much by mid year. It might look scrappy, but the kids freak out for them and are so grateful. Who knew a pink eraser would be such gold? The candy isn't necessary, but I want them to go home with something.

Recess chat

2011-12-23T13:10:00.001-08:00

these boys vid chatted me during recess.
they were pretty blown away that school is still in session on the 23rd of December.
me too boys, me too.
Only district in the Nation.

star bright

2011-12-22T13:49:00.000-08:00

starry string lights---embryonic star tee---love the stars---
paper stars---moon and celestial globes---constellation poster

teaching writing

2011-12-20T19:44:00.000-08:00

I just taught a unit on fables to my first graders and had a lot of fun. I selected a handful of fables from the library and read them one a day. Everyday we reviewed and discussed what a fable is. "most often has animals as the characters and teaches a lesson"
With their help I filled out the chart after I read the story. It was a great way to discuss the lesson and go over what we had just read. I loved the lessons that were taught too! Important one's for first graders (anybody) to hear.

The writing assignment I gave them was to write about a time when they learned a lesson. The prompt was "I learned a lesson when________." I stressed that they needed a topic sentence, detail sentences, and a closure. It took a few days to finally complete this particular assignment, with rough drafts and then a final draft that we "published."

This little girl's lesson she wrote was so great I had to share.
I learned a lesson when I bought shoes. The shoes were purple and if you stomped your feet they would light up. I got in trouble because as soon as I got home I did not like them. I learned that I should get what I like best on me.

Good huh!!! For a first grader to think and write such a thoughtful lesson she learned! This is when I get so excited about teaching, because these students are capable of so much more then I expect.
And I die over her illustration. cool.

that's leather

2011-12-17T16:30:00.000-08:00

this Christopher Kane cotton shirt with leather collar and cuffs is worth blogging about.
Lana Del Rey
W magazine

December classroom

2011-12-12T07:03:00.000-08:00

Holidays are like Gold as a teacher. So much good stuff to integrate in. I love the stories, art projects, writing, and singing that we get to do this month.

I taught this to all the first grade classes during our 30 minute rotation each day. The kids freaked out for the paint and it was practically mess free, very simple, and turned out way good. I love how small the little light bulbs are because their fingers are so small.

How to Build a Snowman. They filled out graphic organizers before they wrote in their journals and I had them write First, Next, and Last to tell the steps.

This was a center, they cut out all the pieces with two papers so they had a front and a back. Then they glued it with a pipe cleaner in between. I like how it was free hand and you can see how unique they all came out.

(there's always that one kid)

Our art teacher taught this and I was really impressed with how they turned out. I loved that they had to do such little details and really didn't rush it.

Tri-angle this.

2011-12-12T06:06:00.000-08:00

mix
3 1/2 cups Rice Krispy cereal
1 cup pretzel sticks broken up
1 cup almonds (or peanuts) chopped

melt
6 ounces of chocolate chips

combine melted chocolate and 1/3 cup peanut butter

pour over rice krispy mixture

melt 1/2 stick of butter and add 10 oz. mini marshmallows

add to mixture and press into dish (and probably add sprinkles)

refrigerate until ready to serve

cut into triangles

vid chat coolies

2011-12-11T18:41:00.000-08:00

"raise your hand if you love jane"

thanks tanner.

my favorite

2011-12-11T07:59:00.000-08:00

see more at Nova Granola

vid chat babies

2011-12-10T12:51:00.000-08:00

Favorites

2011-12-09T13:14:00.000-08:00

12/7/11
3rd Annual Favorites Party
hosted by Courtney Lee

It's really our favorite girlfriend party of the year.

Breakfast for Dinner:
steel cut oats
with toppings galore (berries, nuts, fruit, honey, coconut)

crepes and nutella

pear and cranberry muffins

cuties

egg white+spinach+pepper bake

+++++++++++

Favorites 2010
Favorites 2009

30 and flirty

2011-12-07T20:28:00.000-08:00

12/3/11
Holladay, UT
Egan's garage (ahem...warehouse)
Courtney's 30 party.

Best dancer I know (Courtney) deserved a dance party.
And you're only 30 once, so we threw in a pinata (that Egan made), Courtney faces on the walls, a leaning tower of funfetti cake (made by me), an on point playlist (created by Heather), and a photo booth (which are never mistakes). Hooray for Birthdays!

babe and a bottle

2011-12-05T15:24:00.000-08:00

Let's talk about this babe and his perfume line. Ben Gorham and Byredo
I read about him over at In The Gloss and they had me at indian, scottish, french canadian, professional basketball player.
Go read his story. Really cool.
I love my Jo Malone, but I'd really like to try a sniff at Byredo.

wreaths

2011-12-04T08:12:00.000-08:00

big fan of wreaths

with red bow
with olives
with candles
mini ones
with succulents

food n friends

2011-12-01T16:50:00.000-08:00

11/30/11
West Salt Lake City at Nate's place. guy has incredible taste, amazing place.

Nate cooked us up dinner right:
steak
asparagus
ceaser salad w/ mozzarella balls
garlic bread

I brought dessert:
oatmeal cake
whipped cream
frozen berries

eating home cooked meals with friends. is there anything better?

November classroom

2011-11-29T06:54:00.000-08:00

3rd year teaching is ruling so far.

We Are Thankful for...bulletin board.
The leaves are an idea from my cooperating teacher during student teaching!
(karo syrup+food coloring and spread with fingers)

I love teaching patterns.
Here we did repeating patterns and then growing patterns.
I really like how it looks in my classroom.

Word family turkey's. Fun for them to make at centers. More fun to use as door art.

niwt twin

2011-11-21T14:41:00.000-08:00

Really into the Sisters In Style over at Madewell
Love how identical they are.

And really into this double finger twin ring Egan sent me.

BW Friendsgiving 2011

2011-11-19T08:43:00.000-08:00

Friendsgiving 2011

2011-11-18T16:20:00.000-08:00

11/17/11

This is our 3rd year of friendsgiving in Salt Lake City!
Seare's hosted us and it was ideal.

To Note:
-Tess's Jello- a favorite of friendsgiving, wasn't too friendly with the bundt pan and took a spill. still delicious.
-appetizers are always a good idea

Menu:
rotisserie chicken
roasted sweet potatoes/red potatoes/green peppers/onions
artisan bread + jam
citrus/avocado/pomegranate/pear salad
rainbow jello
asparagus
a pretty cake from Whole Foods

tippy tow

2011-11-16T15:29:00.000-08:00

It's obvious that I'd wear these
with this.

Kitchen Magic-eight

2011-11-13T10:48:00.000-08:00

We decided on going to our happy place for dinner instead of cooking.
Whole Foods in Trolley Square is full glory.
We each got whatever we wanted, talked about boys, and food, then wandered the store.
Aren't they pretty cooking friends?!

seven
six
five
four-no pictures
three
two
one

GIVE ME

2011-11-11T13:40:00.000-08:00

I just miss kissing these babies.

the likes III

2011-11-08T09:58:00.000-08:00

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what's that sound? i love that sound? that's the sound of my shoes.

2011-11-06T08:12:00.000-08:00

stomp. stomp.

Things That Rule

2011-11-05T08:13:00.000-07:00

Winning Swipe Life's Oliver Clark shoe giveaway!!!!!!

this is a weird post.

Halloween 2011

2011-11-01T11:42:00.000-07:00

costumes to note: dorthy, ballerina, twiggy, boy dorthy, wonder women, school girl, cramer, jem, gyspy, ninja, mr. rogers, and christian (it was his birthday, we won't judge him for not dressing up)

10/31/11
Salt Lake City, UT

Parties started Friday night and went straight through Monday. Which means, when the actual day of Halloween arrived most YSA's* were a little spent.
I think my favorite costumes were the one's that were last minute inspirations.
Why is picking a Halloween costume the hardest?
I settled on G.I. Jane, which may seem like a given/fall back costume for me. But I'm a first timer for it.
Let's play dress-up more often.

*"YSA" can't not laugh

the likes II

2011-10-25T10:46:00.000-07:00

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Murder Mystery

2011-10-23T09:30:00.000-07:00

10/22/11

Kamas, UT
(I mean a cabin in Boston)

Murder Mystery
Dazzling Diamonds
Cheese and Cracker appetizers
Clam Chowder
Bread
Sparkling Cider
Pumpkin Angel Food Cake with a Salted Caramel Glaze

murders
arrests
betrayal
passion

don't mind if i do

2011-10-20T08:39:00.000-07:00

take a trip down memory lane
Bear Lake
July 2011

Bear Lake shot to the head

2011-10-19T17:47:00.000-07:00

Bear Lake
July 2011

leather

2011-10-18T19:58:00.001-07:00

Baggu meets leather!

I need to get my hands on some of this.

Breakfast for champions

2011-10-16T10:09:00.000-07:00

go over to Nova to see a YUM breakfast and check out my new header.

take me back

2011-10-13T07:19:00.000-07:00

to summer.
where there were braids, babes, best friends, and bracelets.
and a tan.

Kitchen Magic-seven

2011-10-08T18:03:00.000-07:00

We did it again and this time we had a plus one---love you Hayley!

Done:
We (ahem, I mean Ellie) made Unfussy Apple Cake from 101 Cookbooks.
We drank hot cider.
We snacked on cinnamon coconut popcorn.
We took girly self-timer pictures.

A Hustler on Attend

2011-10-05T09:56:00.000-07:00

Go over to Teen's party blog, Attend, to see the details of Egan's 30th Birthday party in Seattle. All the sister's played a part in the planning and I can't decided what detail is my favorite. It was fun and exciting to see how it all came together. I died over the chargers that my mom bought and painted. That mom of mine! And then the pictured favor boxes that my sister Annie did were so sweet. I kept the rock that Teen painted for the place cards cause it's the coolest idea really. And really everyone should wear a crown on their birthday, especially if it's made from fresh greenery and flowers from the garden. I didn't know that Jen was coming up with a little questionnaire to see how well we know Egan, and it was the BEST cause it had us laughing and talking for hours about memories and answers to the questions. Makes me want to do that for every bodies birthday.

the likes

2011-10-02T14:37:00.000-07:00

one

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five
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pinterest

just cause

instacone

2011-09-28T17:15:00.000-07:00

Summer 2011
the summer of

#cones

Baer Wedding//Portland, OR

2011-09-22T07:03:00.000-07:00

9/17/11
Portland, OR
Baer Wedding

Getting off the plane and finding out that Maggie booked her flight to Portland MAINE was a whirlwind of emotion...tragically sad, but mostly laughter. We missed you Maggie!

Portland temple is so prit
Kimberly and Joel have best looks
Crazy Core Skittles
Reception was most beautiful Oregon land and forest I've ever seen
Baja Fresh catered, good choice
Sparklers with Kimbelry's italian uncles yelling at you, Best part
One more day in Portland, I wished

Breakfast Sisters//Birthday Traditions

2011-09-20T21:25:00.000-07:00

9/12/11
Kenmore, WA

Egan's real/actual Birthday

crepes: breakfast chosen by birthday person always
happy birthday sign: on table for birthday person always

*important: lemon + powdered sugar in crepes. game over.

Vince.

2011-09-20T14:40:00.000-07:00

Michael B. Jordan on GQ
Go.
Quick.

Downtown Sisters

2011-09-19T22:37:00.001-07:00

9/12/11
Pike Place Market, WA

I just have to go to Pike Place Market every time I'm in Seattle. Have to. If you visit Seattle, I'll tell you to go there. If you visit me in Seattle, I'll take you there. And mini donuts are a must. They are game changers.

Kitchen Magic-six

2011-09-18T17:41:00.000-07:00

Menu:

Lime & Peanut Coleslaw Recipe: 101 Cookbooks

Miso Noodle Soup: Green Kitchen Stories

Grilled peaches and figs with ricotta cheese and greek yogurt

Ellie, Brooke, and I are reunited and it feels so good.

(raise your hand if both of them should blog more !!!!)

+++++++++
five
three
two
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Nova Blog-Garden

2011-09-18T16:10:00.000-07:00

I blogged about my parent's garden over at Nova Granola.
I post over there about healthy food and my granola business.
I'd really like a bite out of that garden right now.

Pizza Truck Sisters

2011-09-16T13:30:00.000-07:00

9/10/11
Bellevue, WA

Our friend Jul tipped us off to go get pizza from the Wood Fired Pizza Truck. We found it in Bellevue after some downtown shopping and we were hungry! Down the street we found an empty and green park to picnic. The pizza was delicious.

Our big mistake: that we didn't give that s'more dessert pizza a try.

Bonus of the night: stopping by IHS on the way home and have nostalgia take over.

Alki Sisters

2011-09-14T22:34:00.000-07:00

9/9/11
Alki Beach, WA

paddle boarding. do it.

Weekend in Review

2011-09-12T23:21:00.000-07:00

Seattle Sister Time 2011 felt a lot like this.
Posts to come.

metcalf spirit

2011-09-11T16:03:00.000-07:00

this picture: we were standing around and realized that it's the original 6 and it really blew my mind. i don't remember the last time it was just us isolated 6. (no kids, spouses) cray cray.

July 2011
Bear Lake, ID

sunsets are for the bears

2011-09-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

July 2011
Bear Lake, ID

On an afternoon cruise to see the sunset.

Come back summer, come back.

Uintas

2011-09-05T08:36:00.000-07:00

9/3/11
Uintas, UT

"This is awesome!". fire. skullcandy. bon iver. creek. corn on the cob. double dutch. campfire tunes. scary story fails. "we don't all have to do the same thing". passions. oatmeal. Dick's.

#divinityfaith

2011-08-29T09:20:00.001-07:00

8/27/11
St. George, UT

roadtrip, car full, "healthy snacks", surprise petting zoo at gas station, cafe rio in cedar city, self-esteem circle, breakfast at 25 and Main, new jewelry, swimming pool, Paula's, dance party, dance off, boys vs. girls, mafia, hot seat, back massages, church, banana pancakes, clean up, pack up, diet mtn. dew, I and Love and You, best popcorn, all restaurants closed on sunday, porcupine grill. never end.

purse person

2011-08-21T11:41:00.000-07:00

^^^

I'm not a purse person, but I need a new one. I thought it would be really helpful and logical if I browsed the most expensive ones I could find that I wanted. Which one should I pretend to get?

shake it every night

2011-08-14T11:54:00.001-07:00

7/2011
Bear Lake, ID

Raspberry Shakes
it tasted like this.

Me at Attend

2011-08-13T14:29:00.000-07:00

Go see ME at Attend!!

It's my sister's party blog. cause she likes to party.

Honey Baer Shower

2011-08-11T09:53:00.000-07:00

8/10/11
Egan's backyard: Holladay, UT

A bridal shower for Kimberly almost Baer!
It's the first shower I've ever hosted! I sure love this girl and I'm very happy for her and Joel.
Cheers to friends, dinner, and summer nights!

#mfrsummer11 #bearlake

2011-08-10T10:10:00.001-07:00

I instagrammed+twittered the life out of this reunion. Should I be embarrassed by all the dipticing I did?

Steve Martin

2011-08-10T09:46:00.000-07:00

via the goodie life

I've been listening to Born Standing Up by Steve Martin this week and I really like hanging out with him in my car. Next on my libary que is An Object of Beauty. A few years ago Shauna had me read Shop Girl and I really dug the author side of Steve Martin. I've been meaning to watch The Jerk for awhile now, so that's next. Really what I'm trying to say that you should hang out with Steve Martin too.

Anyone want to Three Amigos with me? Top 5 favorite movie.

cone run

2011-08-08T01:08:00.000-07:00

Do you want 2 minutes of my life from Saturday night at 2am? Cause i'm giving it to you.

loaf

2011-08-05T09:35:00.001-07:00

I want these and I had to tell someone.
>freepeople

year 2

2011-07-21T19:38:00.000-07:00

Reflections in teaching: Year 2

+the importance of playing with them
+the magic of Shel Silverstein, Dallas Clayton, and Dr. Seuss
+reading and singing and dancing brings us all together
+patience is practiced
+knowing what you can control, and what you have to let go (to stay sane)
+how much kids need attention.
+instill confidence
+inspire creativity
+the impact of my mood/preparation/attitude on the student's behavior
+how much they LOVE when I talk real with them and when I'm goofy or surprising
+teaching at a school with a solid staff, a perfect teaching team, and an incredible Principal will make it an easy decision to teach another year. Hello year 3.

++++++++++++
year 1

came, went, cali-ed.

2011-07-21T09:45:00.000-07:00

listen.
I had a really great week in California and I kinda only told Instagram about it. Sorry blogspot.

7.11 Music To My Ears

2011-07-18T14:52:00.000-07:00

image: the selby

Whoa. Whoa. It's been over a year since I've done a Music to My Ears post. Here's the summer stew of music I've been listening to.

Beth Rest-Bon Iver
Kooks, Hunky Dory-David Bowie---from the movie Hanna. great movie.
East Harlem-Beirut---played 5x a day for 3 weeks
A Case of You (Joni Mitchell cover)-James Blake---thank you Kai
Funeral-Saves The Day
On Melancholy Hill-Gorillaz
Our House-Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young---best when singing with my mom
Hard to Explain-The Strokes---best to run to
Go Outside-Cults
Island-Akron/Family

up top

2011-07-18T11:35:00.000-07:00

5's
I had Maggie in this salty city for almost a week and she was killing it.
She deserved all the "up tops" she got.

Tops for:
dinners
hikes
bach.
rocket pops
pools
rice krispy treats
OC season 1
sunday walks
sunsets

tata

2011-07-17T19:33:00.000-07:00

7/17/11
Sunday Breakfast

Frittata
gluten free muffins
bananas

Hello Kimberly (been in Portland for a stint)
Goodbye Maggie (back to DC she goes)

Eating food with friends is always a good idea.
Even better when outside on a sunny Salt Lake Sunday morning

frieday-saturday

2011-07-15T07:47:00.000-07:00

Teen blogged about her girlfriend sleepover and they executed with such girlfriend precision, I was pretty jealous. I caught the planning portion before I left back to Utah and I knew I was missing out cause nieces and sisters make the best girlfriends. And who can resist such a structured sleepover?!

Who dat is?

2011-07-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

7/11/11
Salt Lake City, UT
City Creek Canyon

Maggie's in town!!!! We celebrated with a hike and high fives.

summer sunday

2011-07-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

7/10/11
Sunday Dinner

My brother and his family are finished with VA and on there way to TX. I'm so happy they are here in UT for a bit this summer. We had good summer BBQ and incredible cookies (Annie!!!!) and ice cream. Summer Forever!

Say Sawadee

2011-07-12T09:25:00.000-07:00

7/9/11
Salt Lake City, UT
Sawadee

Shauna + Maggie were in town over the weekend! Lucky me!
Sawadee is the easiest. Quick service and good thai.
Hot dinner table topic: OC season 1.

Birthday Cake

2011-07-11T17:07:00.000-07:00

It's Annie Belle's birthday today!
I made her a mint chocolate bundt cake for her party on Saturday. It's a fail proof cake and a crowd pleaser.

*i didn't have a bundt thing and so I used an angel food cake pan, it was difficult. please note the giant crack in the cake

lady sunday

2011-07-11T08:00:00.000-07:00

7/3/11
Laguna Niguel, CA

church
Jackson ordained a deacon
family BBQ

and these are all the pictures i have to show for it. worthless.

lalala Sirena

2011-07-10T11:08:00.000-07:00

7/2/11
Laguna Beach, CA

La Sirena Grill

Trolley Ride to Laguna Beach
Golden Spoon

first grade fan

2011-06-30T22:48:00.000-07:00

"tomorrow i'm going to hug you to death"---first grade boy

"i'm going to miss you sosooooosososoososooooo much that I'll cry myself to sleep every night until i forget you and i'll never forget you" ---same first grade boy

I just need to remember this because get real, I'm flattered. Real love right there.

wrist watch

2011-06-24T09:44:00.000-07:00

Ever since my mom showed up with a white watch and then shortly after my 7 year old nephew gets a white watch at Target I've been thinking about watches all over the place.

Get them all and where them on one arm is actually what I'm thinking about.

+++

Face time over Meal time

2011-06-19T17:34:00.000-07:00

And my Sunday dinner went like this:

Listened to them sing the lyrics of "Friday" to the tune of "Baby" (very impressive and confusing)

Squealed very high pitched at Campbell

Dave taught me grill techniques

and then I ate this:

FNL

2011-06-18T23:21:00.000-07:00

i don't need to say anything about this do i?

swoosh wagon

2011-06-16T20:50:00.000-07:00

I don't know if it's my new nike running shoes in the mail
or the outside running weather
or a summer tan
but I just wanna look like Monyca Byrne-Wickey and run and play sports all day. in nike stuff.
duh summer look book duh

Reunion Warmup

2011-06-12T08:39:00.000-07:00

am i looking forward to a week at Bear Lake with my family?
Yes.

good idea mom

egan and i have already been practicing high knees like B. (:42 = unreal)

26-and a party wish come true

2011-06-08T15:15:00.000-07:00

6/7/11
26

Girls.
Egan's house.
Coconut Banana Pancake Cake
DIY craft---silk braided bracelets and necklaces
Girls.
best.best.best.best.

this little twin of mine

2011-06-07T16:39:00.000-07:00

26 years with this baby.
happy birthday teener!

birthday food

2011-06-07T01:29:00.000-07:00

6/5/11
South Jordan, UT

Annie and Egan made me a birthday dinner on Sunday!
Teriyaki Turkey Burgers with homemade buns
grilled pineapple
fresh, real potato fries
watermelon and berries
green salad

For dessert, don't me started. Egan was the-little baker-that-could and made me (on request) these caramel salted brownies. Good night and only on my birthday.

These sisters are not for sale.

gold

2011-06-05T22:03:00.000-07:00

metcalf family at our prime.

lady breakfast

2011-06-03T07:26:00.000-07:00

5/29/11
Las Vegas, NV

we ate breakfast too.
1st choice: Babycakes
hour wait. nevermind
2nd choice: Rise & Shine

things i'm so happy i learned:
+emily would get a tattoo of a short stack of pancakes on her arm. brillz.
+don't decide where to eat with girls when you're hungry
+no matter what you order, you'll still want a bite of pancakes

it's a vegas thing

2011-06-01T21:56:00.000-07:00

5/28/11
Las Vegas, NV

the get ready
hugs for far away friends
Casa Don Juan with SLC boys
Traveling Solider
Bellagio water show
Lezlie = Tami Taylor = loves Coach
"every bodies gotta mooooooove"
golden oreos

take it to the strip

2011-05-31T23:57:00.000-07:00

5/28/11
Las Vegas, NV

Day 1
pool by day
the strip by night

+some over priced fro yo

+a leech of a drunk girl following us around