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Birdsong Tutorial/Pattern Giveaway

2011-06-19T09:39:00.000-07:00

Birdsong Tutorial/Pattern Giveaway

Springtime in the Rockies

2011-05-14T19:17:00.001-07:00

Springtime in the Rockies, originally uploaded by sherriesimpson94.

Springtime in the Rockies

Nicholas

2011-04-01T06:16:00.001-07:00

Nicholas, originally uploaded by sherriesimpson94.

Nicholas

Nate has been good all year!

2010-12-09T16:40:00.001-08:00

Nate has been good all year!, originally uploaded by sherriesimpson94.

Nate has been good all year!

the Atlantic!

2009-08-03T09:57:00.001-07:00

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Originally uploaded by Tom Simpson

Point Pleasant Beach on the Jersey shore. This was the first time I had my feet in the Atlantic Ocean. We were on a day trip from Tom's home in Woodbridge.

I've moved!

2008-07-07T21:05:00.000-07:00

Visit my new blog at: sherriebaby.wordpress.com

Yellowstone trip

2008-07-07T20:42:00.001-07:00

Yellowstone trip, originally uploaded by sherriesimpson94.

We went to Yellowstone over the 4th of July weekend with Sue, Dan, Tom, Chris and little Maddie!

Alaska!

2008-06-04T17:46:00.001-07:00

We are so lucky! We got to go on a cruise to Alaska. Highlights included glaciers, whales, and the zipline in Ketchikan. Freakin' awesome!! See the photographic evidence.

Branson

2008-03-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

We went to 11 shows in Branson. One of our favorites was Roy Rogers, Jr. He sang the old cowboy songs: "Tumblin' Tumbleweed" and "Happy Trails" for example in a beautiful voice that sounded so much like his dad, it took us right back to in front of our 1950's era black and white TV's!

Thanks, Dusty!

Our Granddaughter likes her bath!

2008-02-23T12:19:00.001-08:00

Chattin in the tub from Tom Simpson on Vimeo.

Christmas 2007

2007-12-25T19:01:00.001-08:00

Christmas was a lot of fun! Dan got a "get out of jail free" shirt which he hopefully will only wear for fun. Nicholas got lots of toys and was very good. Dave got travel related things (wonder why?)

Maddie looked so cute sitting on Santa's lap!

Happy Birthday, Pickle!

2007-12-01T22:08:00.000-08:00

Scenes from a fun birthday party for the cutest little 2 year old.

Thanks, Maddie!

2007-11-25T13:54:00.000-08:00

For coming to visit us and having so much fun. Going to see the lights, eating beans, and learning to go down the stairs- whee!

A fall evening in the yard

2007-11-07T06:06:00.000-08:00

Nicholas loved playing in the leaves!

Goodbye Cottonwood

2007-10-31T07:15:00.001-07:00

October 28th and 29th

Whew! That was grueling! The last baby born at Cottonwood was supposed to be born at the new Intermountain Medical Center. They came up from the south and hit Cottonwood just barely- couldn't make it another 5 minutes to the new place. We were still there, though, just waiting to transport the last (so we thought) moms and babies from the morning. Most equipment and supplies had been moved as we didn't think we would need them. There were so many signs up- but the poor little couple showed up at our door, ready to deliver. So we scrambled to find the supplies we needed, got the doctor there (who was at the other hospital) and transferred mom and new baby later, as one of the last patients to leave. Then I closed down the Women's Center, turned off the lights and shed a few tears.

I spent 30 years working at Cottonwood Hospital. I loved helping deliver babies, and made some wonderful friends. Some of them will be with me at LDS Hospital as we turn it into a community hospital much like Cottonwood was, and some will be at Intermountain. It was like a lingering death in many ways, since we knew it was coming for 2 years. Our team was splitting up, not by our choice. The friends you were in the trenches with- how I'll miss them!

We had a party on the night before the move. We just decided to do it 2 days before. Someone wrote on the dry-erase board to come and share memories and cry together. Word of mouth spread the word and nearly all of the staff came,. They presented our manager with a quilt they had made for her and we all had signed. I got a beautiful Willowtree figurine of 2 friends with their arms around each other and a letter expressing their appreciation and love. We took a lot of pictures, ate a lot, and wrote messages all over our break-room walls. It was very cathartic; we'd been told 2 years before that all the Cottonwood staff would go to the new hospital, and then they split us up instead. A lovely final act of rebellion!

Goodbye Cottonwood, I'll never forget you!

Happy Birthday Maddie!

2007-10-03T08:50:00.000-07:00

We loved seeing you for your party, cute little one year old!!
You had a great time with cake and presents (lots of new toys!)

You are a sweet little girl, and Grammy and Grandpa love you very much.

Disneyland again!

2007-09-15T21:20:00.000-07:00

In the "Year of a Million Dreams", we won a magical fastpass! Ironically, it was only good for one day. That Thursday there were absolutely no lines, and we never used it!

We got to see Mickey, though!
The new Nemo ride was amazing. Here's a picture of the seagulls in the lagoon, randomly calling out "Mine, mine!"
We met Kathy & Steve at Olvera Street in LA for some Mexican food. Ole!

America's Next Top Baby Model

2007-08-12T14:44:00.000-07:00

Maddie's first fashion magazine cover- what a little beauty!

Independence Day

2007-07-04T21:05:00.000-07:00

Is this a great country or what?
We celebrated with a family cookout.
Sue and I had matching shirts.

Nicholas celebrated his freedom by running free!
Happy Independence Day, everyone- we're so fortunate to live in this wonderful country.

Southern Utah trip

2007-06-16T15:05:00.000-07:00

Dave and I had a blast in Southern Utah.

Highlights included Grand Canyon North Rim, and

Las Vegas- where we saw "Mama Mia" at the Mandalay Bay and (hooray!!) Dave was finally successful in his search for great restaurant lasagna at Maggianos in the Fashion show Mall.

We also hiked Zion canyon, despite blistering heat (Yay us!)

Memorial Day cookout

2007-05-28T20:56:00.000-07:00

We had Tracey and her tribe over for a Memorial Day cookout.

Emily brought her baby, Hope.
Corinne and Megan

Nicholas and Hope playing- they were so funny! Hope wanted to control the door to the fort, and Nicholas just wanted to go through it!
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Mat time

2007-05-27T11:57:00.001-07:00

Mat time, originally uploaded by Tom Simpson.

Maddie is getting to be such a big girl, as you can see! Soon, she'll be mobile, learning to talk, and more- Grammy is v!ery proud of you, Maddie

Mother's Day and Dan's birthday

2007-05-24T19:38:00.000-07:00

May 13, 2007
Nicholas and his Grammy
sharing a giggle

Maddie enjoys her first swing!

Corinne and her little boy!

Dan got a table and sheets
for his apartment- Nicholas
has a little fort with a slide;
life is good!

Mythbusters!

2007-05-06T18:34:00.000-07:00

May 5th, 2007. Jamie and Adam from the Discovery Channel show "Mythbusters" came to Salt Lake for one night of geeky bliss at Kingsbury Hall at the University of Utah. They talked about how they got started doing the show, some of their all-time best explosions, and why they really aren't "friends". Hard to believe, since they have such great chemistry on the show and have so much fun blowing stuff up. Alas for the males in the audience, they didn't have Kari with them- but it was still great to see and hear them in person.

I have to admit, it's my favorite TV show, no exceptions- I'm a geek!

Madeline meets Tigger!

2007-05-04T19:20:00.000-07:00

The Simpsons invade Disneyworld!

2007-05-04T19:18:00.000-07:00

Everyone in the Simpson tribe travelled to Disneyworld April 21-29. What fun to have a family get-together in the happiest place on earth!

Easter

2007-04-08T16:20:00.000-07:00

We had the family over for brunch on Easter Sunday. After a morning rain, the sun came out- so we headed for the backyard. Nicholas enjoyed his new play fort/slide, and played with plastic Easter eggs. Grammy thought she was very clever to fill them with baby-friendly snacks, but they all spilled out. "Oh no!" said Nicholas- his favorite phrase.

Everyone seemed to have a good time. I think the next time we're all together will be at Disneyworld in two weeks (with Tom, Chris, and Madeline, too)!

At the Playground

2007-04-01T18:36:00.000-07:00

Dave and I took Nicholas to the playground at the park while we were babysitting last night. Nicky enjoyed: running up and down the little hill on the lawn, climbing up the slide, playing in the bark chips, and generally just running around. Grammy had fun watching over her boy and generally got scared he'd hurt himself!

Easter Bunny

2007-04-01T18:30:00.001-07:00

Easter Bunny, originally uploaded by Tom Simpson.

Madeline enjoying her visit to the Easter Bunny.

Maddie visit

2007-01-28T13:05:00.000-08:00

Corinne, her friend Sarah, and I went for a long weekend in New Jersey. We got to visit New York City and do some shopping. But mostly, I wanted to see my beautiful grandbaby, Madeline Marie Simpson, aka "Maddie cakes". She is a real little doll! At 3 1/2 months, she squeals and smiles. She is just adorable- can't wait to see her again in April for our Disneyworld trip. I miss you already, sweetheart.
I was happy to see Nicholas when we got home- who promptly said "What's that?" as he pointed to the light fixture - which is his new favorite thing. It's the most fun to have these cute grandbabies!

The importance of having lasagna

2007-01-01T15:48:00.000-08:00

Dave always wants lasagna and carrot cake for his birthday dinner. This year, for his 60th birthday on December 18th, we decided to take him to an Italian restaurant instead of making his special dinner at home. I was sure they'd have lasagna on the menu, and they did- but they were out of it! We tried again on our anniversary on the 28th at another restaurant- but they were also out of lasagna! I finally made it for him on New Year's Eve! He was so happy I vowed to never try to eat out on his birthday again- I'll always make your favorites for you Dave!!

Finally, Lasagna!

2007-01-01T15:44:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas babies!

2006-12-28T21:18:00.000-08:00

Maddie and Nicholas enjoyed Christmas in their own ways!

Maddie on our Christmas tree

2006-12-21T20:29:00.000-08:00

2006-12-11T04:28:00.000-08:00

We hosted Nicholas' birthday party at our house on Saturday December 2nd. He had a lot of friends and family there to help him celebrate. He was a little overwhelmed by all the people and presents, but soon decided it was OK. He really didn't want to eat cake. Good thing, Nicky- maybe you won't be a sugar lover. Happy birthday little guy- you're the best.

Southern Utah trip

2006-11-22T14:54:00.000-08:00

We had a great time in Southern Utah November 11-18, with side trips to the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas, where we saw Barry Manilow perform at the Hilton. He writes the songs! Oh Mandy!!
Here I am at Bryce Canyon, one of the most beautiful spots on earth, I think.

Halloween

2006-11-03T18:02:00.000-08:00

Our Halloween babies! Nicholas was a fireman and Madeline was a kitty cat on their first Halloween(s).