Alicia Ranelle: February 2014

Hi. I'm Alicia. I'm crazy about art, design and all things clever. I like to make things, fix things and eat delicious food... emphasis on the delicious food part.

I created this blog to reflect back on life's little moments, and share the joys of my kids with friends and family throughout the country and around the world. With any luck, I will inspire some people along the way.

I'm a 30 something mom of a beautiful 17 year old daughter and a comedic 12 year old son, who are both the light of my life. My best friend turned boyfriend is amazing and keeps me grounded when life gets crazy. My haven is my home, here in Salt Lake, where I am surrounded with people I love and things that make me smile. Life is crazy good.

I thank God everyday for a happy, healthy family & I will make the most of this wonderful adventure called life.

Kid Quotes

My kid's Dad talking about not dating a girl that is better than you at video games. "Oh... so THAT's why you and Mom broke up"

Jackson 8/14

"Politics are stupid, we should just have a queen."

Ashleigh 11/12

"You need to be more positive when you say negative things."

Jackson (talking to his sister) 10/12

"Mom, you are very beautiful... now I know where I get it from" *as she runs her fingers through her hair*

Ashleigh 11/11 (I love this girl)

"I don't want to be a chick magnet"

Jackson (first day of school) 8/2011

"Ashleigh, stop looking at me all crazy. You are looking at me like you are a Hobo waiting for me to give you my sandwich" Jackson 7/2011

"It's going to be a great day" Jackson 2/25/2011

"The heater is on high? I just thought I was a hottie"

Jackson 12/2010

Jackson: Hey Ashleigh, can you do me a favor? It's really easy.

Ashleigh: What is it?

Jackson: Be quiet for a minute.

Ashleigh: Nope (continues singing the same thing over and over again) 11/2010

"This water bottle says Western Family, It must be from a family in the Old West" Jackson 09/2010

"I didn't steal them, I'm just borrowing them forever" -Ashleigh, talking about using her friends scissors. 08/2010

"I know how to tell if a water bottle is yours or not. Put your lips on it and if it doesn't taste like your mouth then it's not your watter bottle." -Jackson 08/2010

"Safety Scissors, I feel so alive!" -Jackson 08/2010

"I forgot about imagination, you can do anything!" -Jackson 06/2010

Feb 6, 2014

Thankful Thursday