Baby Showers

Today I choose to complain about those who don't want to find out what the sex of their baby is. I know it's not my business but if they want a nice gift from me they really should find out what they are having, right! I'm going to my sister-in-law's shower this weekend and, (they don't want to know the sex) I guess I'll be making a green blanket to go with other boring, but essential items. Okay, I'm over it now. Thanks blogger for being my venting journal today!

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6/24/2008 Semi-Annual Score: 71
Violations
*critical violations are in bold Point
Deductions
Violation = 01N VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-203.12 *CRITICAL* Shellfish tags are not attached to the receiving container or are improperly maintained, specifically:

Shellfish tags are not kept with the container shellfish are stored in. 5
Violation = 02C VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.12 Working containers of food removed from their original packages are not identified, specifically:

Containers of white powders stored throughout without labels. 1
Violation = 07A VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-302.11 *CRITICAL* Raw or ready-to eat food is not properly protected from cross contamination, specifically:

Raw octopus stored over ready-to-eat bean sprouts. Raw chicken stored over raw mussels. 4
Violation = 08H VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-305.11 Food is not stored to prevent contamination, specifically:

Food stored uncovered and cross-stacked throughout kitchen. 2
Violation = 10A VIOLATION OF SECTION 3-304.12 In-use dispensing utensils are not properly stored, specifically:

Rice paddles stored in standing water. Bowls used to scoop food. 1
Violation = 12B VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-301.12 *CRITICAL* Food employees do not use the proper cleaning procedure for washing their hands, specifically:

Cook rinsed hands in hand sink without using soap. 5
Violation = 12E VIOLATION OF SECTION 2-401.11 *CRITICAL* Food employees eat, drink or use tobacco in unapproved areas or use an inappropriate beverage container for drinking, specifically:

Employee drinks stored on food contact surfaces throughout kitchen.
Violation = 14U VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-501.12 Cutting surfaces no longer can be effectively cleaned or sanitized, specifically:

Cutting boards worn. 2
Violation = 20G VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 *CRITICAL* Food-contact surfaces are not clean, specifically:

Soiled meat cleavers stored on magnetic rack. Interior of ice machine soiled. 4
Violation = 22B VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-602.11 Surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not potentially hazardous is not cleaned as necessary, specifically:

Can opener blade, interior of microwave and interior of reach-ins soiled. 2
Violation = 23A VIOLATION OF SECTION 4-601.11 Nonfood-contact surfaces are not kept clean, specifically:

Exterior of equipment and shelves throughout soiled. 1
Violation = 32A VIOLATION OF SECTION 5-205.11 A handwashing facility is not accessible, is used for purposes other than handwashing or is not operated properly, specifically:

Bowl stored in hand sink by wok line. Hot water turned off at hand sink at waitress station. 2

Think you've eaten here before? I know I won't eat here again. The suspense is killing you, huh? Great Wall Buffet on Commercial, gross.

I love this photo of my dad and Sevan at my friend Leigha's wedding. Believe it or not, Trent took this picture. Taking photos is the only thing that keeps him quiet during weddings. I had to erase 50 pictures from uncle Ben's wedding.



This is a cake that I've wanted to do for a long time. It has phrases written all over like "Happily Ever After" and "True Love".

I took this photo yesterday after I had my kiddos do some modeling for me. I just got a delivery of new products and I couldn't find any exciting photos of them from the company so I put the kids to work and they loved it! I have to admit they are precious kids. Tonight I asked Trent why he is so cute, "becuz God made me that way." "Who is God?" "The Man." That's right, preach it!

It's official...

My sweet Taylor is now a first grader! Her teacher is a very reserved lady that will be very patient with her students. I remember this lady being either an aide or a teacher back when I was in grade school.

Those tutus are super easy to make

I made that one for my niece who is 3 1/2 and it was so easy. It takes about 5 yards of tulle (for that fullness), thin elastic, and then ribbon or flowers glued on with fabric glue. The only thing you have to sew is the elastic together then you can just tie the tulle on to that. I can explain this into more detail if anyone wants help on this project. Happy Crafting!

Which ribbon do you like better?

A different kind of baby blues

I had to add this photo because this little girl has got the prettiest blue eyes, kind of like everyone else in my family.

Taylor's Graduation

Even though it is just graduating from Kindergarten it still chokes a mom up. She got a special award from her teacher called the "Honesty Award for being someone who is sincere, is truthful, is trustworthy and is loyal to others." I couldn't have been more proud of her.

Cha cha cha changes...

Do you notice anything different with this young lady? Taylor just got her ears pierced and she likes to pretend that no one will recognize her because of this new look. I remember getting mine done as a nine year old and my sister threw a big fit, that's right Michelle, because she had to wait until she was like 10. So I'll probably continue the tradition and let Sevan get her ears done when she's two!

Some people have summer homes, we've got a trailer. Here's the beautiful views from our deck.

and here is our home sweet home.
Since my hubby is out wakeboarding tonight I've actually got some time to upload a bunch of pictures for your viewing pleasure.

Here's three of my kids skate 'n it up on our new quarter pipe. Taylor just learned her first trick called the rock to fakey, Trent is learning how to push then go up the ramp, and John is learning how to be more civilized in public.

I think it's time to post some more cute baby pictures. She's growing and changing so much that I'm just going to say, "she's only 2 months old"... for a couple more months.

Sevan at 5 weeks

How to properly care for a baby.

Boy am I glad that my dad shared these diagrams with me. You forget the smallest details on caring for a baby!

Now welcoming all comments!

My store is up and running with new products being added daily so give me the good, bad, and the ugly comments so I can perfect it! Thanks!

My Dad, The Artist

This is one of my favorite paintings that my dad did. The background is snow peak and it's a place we would drive up to in the late fall when the vine maples are bright red and sometimes there would be a little snow on the ground. It's a peak that is so close to my parent's house that it looks like a mountain. The flowers in the picture are Lupine, Indian Paintbrush, and Bear grass. I was probably five years old when I learned all the names of these flowers from my parents. When most kids were drawing cats and dogs in grade school, I was drawing a red tailed hawk. Being outside and learning about God's creation was one of my favorite memories of my childhood.


This is an article written about my dad:
http://www.corban.edu/news/2007-08/1127gallery.html

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