Back by popular demand!  You wanted them and now you’ve got them!  Thank you for missing the wood letters … it makes me feel good!  I’d like to tell you a quick story:  Some of you know my friend … Carey.  She loves all the wood letter sets she has.  (She has one for each…

The "Hot Summer" Open House is this Thursday, June 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.  Mark your calendars!  I will be teaching the Summer wood letters on the following dates: Saturday, July 21 {2 sessions: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm & 1:00 to 4:00 pm} Thursday, August 2 {5:30 to 8:30 pm} I meant to…

The "Hot Summer" Open House is next Thursday, June 14 from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.  I will put the entire pics of my projects up that day.  I am so thrilled with the classes I am teaching this upcoming quarter.  I will be teaching "Possibilities!" on the following dates: Thursday, August 16 Tuesday, August 28…

You know when you see that really rotten child (mine, occasionally) and the parent tells them they can’t wait until they have a child of their own who acts the same way they do!?  I guess I just got what I deserved.  When I was a child, my father was tickling me while I was…

Here he is … our "Student of the Month".  I am so proud of my sweet son.  It is amazing to think that Kindergarten is almost over.  You know, people always tell you how fast time goes by, but until you have children of your own you don’t believe them.  He has learned so much…

An email I received today: "Hey Amber.  It has almost been a month since I’ve seen any new blog!!  Where are you?  How was Wicked?  Hope you had a great time.  Sherie" Thank you Sherie (and everyone elso who’s emailed or told me they’ve missed the blog) for missing me.  I am here, but I’ve…

Are you ready for Cinco de Mayo?  I thought I’d share some of my family’s favorite recipes for you to use in your celebration!  Who doesn’t love a little spice in your life!? Empanadas from KSL.com: My Cafe Rio salad/burrito recipes:  (Spicy Ranch Dressing) (Lime Rice) (Tex-Mex Pork or chicken) If you are making burritos,…

This is Amber’s husband, Bryan. I am taking bloominmemories hostage so I can make sure all of Amber’s peeps know it is her birthday today! Happy birthday, babe! Thank you babe for all that you do for our family. We appreciate your dedication and sacrifice for our family. We love to see the excitement you…

My dad gave my mom 6 tickets to Giselle performed by Ballet West and gift certificates to Biaggi’s at the Gateway in Salt Lake.  My mom invited me, my three sisters-in-law and my Grandma Poulsen to go with.  It was a fun night.  It’s been a few years since I’ve been to the ballet.  It…

Hey guys!  I haven’t been on the internet for a few days … Friday and Saturday I was at the Expo, Sunday we were at church and then something happened and the internet went down (something with the settings).  I just had the bright idea to try the laptop and it works!  Anyway, we have…