Peas in a Pod

Onto better things

2008-04-14T12:18:00.000-07:00

I know you have all been anxiously awaiting Mexico pictures, and I know I'm a LAME-O, but I decided to take the plunge (dive? jump? cannon-ball?) into the NEW blog. It will be better I promise. So here it is. Change it in your favorites (if you actually care to follow-up -- no blaming you if you don't want to) because I don't think we are coming back very soon... or ever. But I'll probably keep this alive for "archiving" purposes.

OLD BLOGGER

2008-03-31T15:42:00.000-07:00

So unfortunately upon trying to figure out how to redefine my blogger I found out that I think I have a really old version of blogspot. When I went to update it I didn't even have the tab to go to to find the button to update the page (IF that made sence -- I'm thinking probably not) in short I'm thinking it might just be easier to create a new page. I haven't decided just yet (thus the created page with the same name but nothing in it) but if any of you have any insight you should let me know. I would really like to keep my URL, but alas I am tired of the old-old version of blogger. Anyway IF I do indeed change over it will be to itstruscott.blogspot.com (apparently I like the "its" factor) but you will probably still be able to access my old page if you so choose to view pictures or whatever... OR I might just delete it out of disgust. It's kind of hard to see all the cutsie pages and look my LAME-O one :) anyway.. ONWARD! Thanks to all who read this blog. I kind of feel special.

2008-03-28T10:12:00.000-07:00

HowManyOfMe.com

There are
0
people with my name
in the U.S.A.

http://howmanyofme.com">How many have your name?

I totally yoinked this off Teandra's page... I'd put a link, but I still don't know how.. :S, Tea I know you won't mind.. right? BUT just in case you were wondering.. statisitcally Truscott is the 28072nd most popular name... yeah! I totally guess that one right!

EXCUSES

2008-03-27T09:48:00.000-07:00

I know I know I know. I said I was "Taking over" and "revamping" this blog and what do I do? I abandon it completely. I feel like I have an excuse or two. I also feel really guilty becaue I haven't posted Mexico pictures yet and I have this preconceived notion that I can't post ANYTHING until I get it up. BUT I'm trying to break the trend here! Not like anyone reads my blogs anyway. haha. So we got back from Mexico March 1st and March 3rd I was sick. NO no not that kind of sick. Like I wore myself out kind of sick. It was like a pesky cold. I was groggy, couldn't sleep, congested and miserable, but it seemed to subside so I did nothing about it. Then Zac got sick (one of those "viral" things) so I focused on him, then last week (or whenever Friday the 14th was) something HIT me like a ton of bricks. I went to work thursday and pretty much sat in my chair miserable ALL day (people told me later that I looked really bad.. why later?) so I called in sick friday and tried to take it easy. But I was anxious, so I went to JoAnns and bought fabric and spent the day with my sister sewing. THAT's what I really wanted to blog about. I've been sewing lately.. I just LOVE to sew -- as evidence to the capitalizing of the word love -- and lately I've really been hankering to just sew! I finished Willamina's blessing dress (I think it turned out marvelous) I'll probably post a picture later when I'm home. and then my mom had some extra fabric from this cute blanket she made and last night I whipped up this cute little summer dress with a matching hat.. OH SO CUTE! All for little Willamina. (Amy's going to kill me when she finds out I'm actually calling her baby Willamina, but I have to call her something!) OH! And I made some burp cloths for Amy's last shower that I think turned out great! I wish I knew how to put links into my posts, because I would show you where I get all these great ideas. It's my new fav blog http://www.homemadebyjill.blogspot.com/ she has some great tutorials and I just love her style. Anyway so I guess you could say I'm putting my new serger to good use. OH and I'm STILL sick! I mean, for heaven's sake... it's like one thing after another. Now I'm suffering from some mix between sinus pressure or allergies... haven't figured it out yet..

One more thing and I'll put this lame post out of it's misery. Zac is really just the best husband (gag if you must) I just love his guts. Easter he suprised me with this BEAUTIFUL flower arrangment complete with "Easter drawings" on the card ( a bunny and a chick I think). The best part? He picked all the flowers and arranged it himself -- such talent. I'll take a pic and post it later, with everything else I've been talking about. PLUS to make me love him more. I really wanted to make him a basket to suprise him for Easter... we hadn't talked about doing gifts, so I thought I was being sneeky, but like I said I've been busy, don't have a car when he's at work and whatever excuse makes me not doing the basket justified.. Well! He apparently had the same idea and suprised me with an easter basket Sunday morn. Complete with some random toys, filled plastic eggs (that i used for sharing time the same day -- yay for procrastination!) aaaaand that's right! a staple gun that I have been begging for for some time.. Yes a staple gun.. You never know you need one until you need one. And that ends this miserable babbling post.. Until later! Ciao

2008-02-11T09:18:00.000-08:00

OK GANG!! It's official. We are going to Mexico! Woot Woot. The trip is shorter than planned, but in the end I think it will be just great. We leave the end of this month February 27 and return that Sat March 1st, so it will be short and sweet, but I am still excited. For those who don't know: Zac and I are going to Mexico with a humanitarian group and Optometrists to give glasses and eye meds to the people down there. Zac is practicing his Spanish skills and I will just be there to help. We are both really excited and feel this is an opportunity of a lifetime! And then when we get back we'll have some pictures to show off. Bien!

Taking OVER!

2008-02-07T08:47:00.000-08:00

Ok Fam! Now that we are starting to really "dig our heels into" this blogging thing I am taking over this blog and revamping it. Zac created this blog when he got home from his mission to show family, living all over, pictures of what he was up to. Well now that one is two, I'm revamping the site and am going to start blogging more. It's just such a great way to communicate and share memories. Especially when family is so far away. I look forward to seeing all of my friends' and families' blogs, an I hope you enjoy ours too. This can bring people together. "I love technology. But not as much as you you see. But I still love technology, always and forever... Always and forever" (sorry to those who actually know what that is and now have a certain annoying song stuck in your heads) Anyway.. To the FUTURE, and failing so we can learn to "Keep moving forward!" (If you haven't see Meet the Robinsons, then you have to. It's such a great show!)

Wedding!

2007-09-10T13:21:00.000-07:00

It only took us a year to put them up. For those who couldn't be there, it was BEAUTIFUL, and the best day we could have imagined for us.

Tour de Casa! (the new one)

2007-03-11T14:01:00.000-07:00

We start with the Front room.. we are actually looking at the entrance, but I didn't think about taking it from there until now. so we start our tour in the middle of the room... just pretend you already entered.
its a kitchdinelivetv room ... all in one inclusive - like "clearance" at Walmart.
Really I just wanted you to see all the pictures on the wall.. thus the need for another angle of the living room
The kitchen/dining room. yes that is an old entertainment center on the far wall... we now use it for extra cupboard and counter space... good thing we dont have a big kitchen - I'm not sure we would know what to do with ourselves.

2007-03-11T13:54:00.000-07:00

These walls are HUGE! Zac discovered hardwall-hangers... its a love/hate relationship since he smashed his fingers a couple times and broke a few before mastering his technique in order to hang these great pictures.
about to enter the great hall.
The Office. Complete with new computer, old rocking chair, but nothing blue. Instead we have a giant sun on the wall - yes that was custom made with love.
As you enter the hallway (all two feet of it) to the left is the master bedroom, right is the bathroom and straight a way is the Laudry room.. complete with washer... (no dryer-lame we know- who restricts dryers!?)

2007-03-11T13:47:00.000-07:00

Flowers splashing out of the shower. well at least that was the effect we were going for... they are these cool wall stickers
On sale at Bed Bath and Beyond... like 80% off.. oh yeah. looks good in the bathroom complete with dried flowers and all accessories needed.
The Master bedroom (makes it sound better) the green wall matches our bedspread even if you can't really tell.
Our shrine... just as you enter the room.

Beautiful Snow

2007-03-11T13:45:00.000-07:00

With Jana's new job at Snowbird we get the sweet hookups. And yes if you come, you can too.

Birthday with the Christensens

2007-03-11T13:41:00.000-07:00

Another one of Jana's famous cakes... note the way awesome waves and the sails have wind in them. YA! for my cake maker wife.
Sweet candles!

Cont.

2007-03-11T13:34:00.000-07:00

It took a little more air to blow out ALL those candles, now that he is an old man.
umm.. this is a little hard to explain... after dinner experiments... trust me - its Jefferson
Well... then Jana HAD to try it. I just dont know....
No Jana is NOT pregnant, and yes we did get machetes for Christmas

Birthday at Joe's (1/8/06) Zac's 22 now!

2007-03-11T13:28:00.000-07:00

Cute Smiles.
Thanks for dinner mom.
"umm. so I pretty much am the coolest person who ever wore a plastic bib! I'm Lobster Barbie"
Tash and Jen sittin' in a tree, k-i-s-s-somethin'-somethin'-G!

2007-03-11T13:16:00.000-07:00

Wow, checkout the crabs. Sooo much crab. not to mention the crab at joe's crab shack.
Riding the toy horse around the shack. Mom ratted me out that it was my B-day.
Here's the crew at the shack, jana looks like she has a butt flap. (its her purse)
Yumm. Dessert...

2007-03-11T13:14:00.000-07:00

Continuing the Jack Vitriano collection.. we now have TWO! yea!

Christmas 2006

2007-03-11T13:08:00.000-07:00

Jana and Ben just hangin out. we like straws

Danielle just wanted a picture of the bear, but I caught her smiling too.

Everybody at Christmas.. it was so much fun even if Zac accidentally opened one of Danielle's barbies.. Jana said he can't play with dolls... yet

Packin' up and leaving Logan

2007-03-11T13:02:00.000-07:00

How many people does it take to unpack a cupboard.
Well we soon found out, along with how much stuff
we never knew we had. TOO MUCH STUFF!

Thanks to mom, Amy, and Amy for coming to help out.

Brent and Britta visit from CO

2007-03-11T12:44:00.000-07:00

Here is little Mia. Combine a callic with hair growing the opposite direction and that equals this stylish new do (it really does sitick up like this, unless you gell it down) Lindsay(in the background) taught Talmon to "CHEEZE!"
Practically adorable... we love family visits
Ring the bell I dare you! Hayden could be our little poster child.. oowee he is cute!
Family at Gardner Village (no Jana wasn't there... ;( )

Stephanies & Joes Wedding

2006-11-28T09:16:00.000-08:00

I saw it and had to have a picture
There we are next to the bride and groom
This is Jana's best friend

we like this pic a lotjust leaning against the temple

cute flower jana

Pretty pics of jana

2006-11-28T09:07:00.000-08:00

She darkened her hair. I like it.
She's dreaming of me cant you tell.
wow, retro pants. (dont be fooled, its the vent.) still cool.

As you can see, we're puting our new toothbrushes to good use.

Cakes and a pizza

2006-11-28T08:58:00.000-08:00

So Jana is the Master Cake Decorator. She made all of these. She's amazing. This one was for her and our neighbors birthday.
This one she made in a cake class
wow, pretty! This was for Deverys bridal shower

This one was for fun.

you see, jana always makes home made pizza, but this time I made it all by myself. She taught me well.

BBQ

2006-11-20T11:27:00.000-08:00

great onion, great faces
My Bro Jefferson and I hanging out cook'n some pork.
Nothing like chill'n on a summers eve.

Pool Hopping

2006-11-20T11:20:00.000-08:00

Yahooo! Fun summer relaxing in the pool. Nothing to worry about but the freezing cold water and cloud coverage. Not to mention that it started to rain 10 min later.

K'nex

2006-11-20T11:00:00.000-08:00

I designed this car to be able to turn, and plow. wow.

Jana loves K'nex as much as I do, so she bought some for us. look what we built.
He shoots, he scores!

Oh Ya bear lake

2006-11-20T10:54:00.000-08:00

Bear Lake Fun! so these are XXL shorts on a L man. Bret took us scooting around the water in the morning.
Hot picture of us.
Love those boats, not to mention that girl.

Honey moon

2006-11-20T10:46:00.000-08:00

Road Trip!!! (with style)
Here I caught Jana sleeping in the car.
Thats a big shirt.
Arrr mateys! We saw this musical on our Honeymoon. Go Tuacahn!
Here we are in the scorching desert of St. George.
Sweet shot eh?!

The Cottage

2006-05-30T10:13:00.000-07:00

Our fish, mus, stache, and jeffrey. They have kept me a lot of company this last month. nice bamboo too.
Our flower bed, but the tulip season is over, and now theres room for some new flowers.
The bedroom
continued.
The frontroom. Big eh? not really, it is however just the right size. eat it goldylocks.
Two keys to rule them all.
The kitchen, and me carrying a box.
me, lonely in our front room. dont be fooled by the couch, it is really foam sewed together.
Us happy as ever.

yard and move

2006-05-30T10:00:00.000-07:00

So after a long day of working in the yard, we desided to put our feet in the pool.

Then we desided to get in and take a swim.
Jana moves from college. Since gas prices are up, we thought it easyer to just send her post marked.

Mothers Day

2006-05-30T09:50:00.000-07:00

Its like that Disney movie. I think it is off beauty and the beast, mabey not. but a fun picture.
Two cuties in a picture.
BBQ on a mothers day.
Is she checking me out? I think she is checking me out, and its not those steaks in on the grill.

Nosy

2006-05-30T09:36:00.000-07:00

Jana's nose,
My nose. It is at least twice the size of hers. Wow, its huge.

The Dentist

2006-05-30T09:34:00.000-07:00

Poor Jana had a tooth worked on. That dentist just kept hitting her gums and they were bleeding like crazy. I almost passed out, but stayed strong. Now her smile is as beautiful as ever.

Flowers?

2006-05-30T09:26:00.000-07:00

Yes, I am a lucky man.
Oooooh, how cute. Now who gave her those?

Colorado Fun!

2006-05-30T09:19:00.000-07:00

yummm, I love licorice
Like two love birds, or garaffes . . .
Check out the pringles!
I guess we really like garaffes.
These are from our trip to colorado. Sorry they are so late. I've been busy.
Here Hayden is pushing Jana in his new toy.
Playing around the house.
We all went to the Denver Zoo. Crazy animals, fun smells, good food, giant riding hippos, and a fun family. dont worry, the two kids on the left weren't with but had to ride the hippo too.

2006-03-28T08:18:00.000-08:00

Now thats a cute couple! So what do you think of our invitation. By the way, you're all invited. We can't wait to see you there.

Collars up

2006-03-22T11:31:00.000-08:00

Here we are in a quaint little park taking pictures and chasing ducks. This happens to be our favorite picture out of the two rolls we took. Its fun, professional, Happy and candid; it’s got my vote. Not to mention our collars are up.

Bear Lake

2006-03-20T11:47:00.000-08:00

"You hungry?" "Ya." "Same here. Want to go to Bear Lake for lunch?" "Ya." "Ok." And so we went to see the ice layden beach, crystal water, and eat some small town cook'n. It was a day to remember.
"Oooo. Hello."
Cute picture. So we found a piece of ice in the lake and turned it into a stand for our camera. It took some really great pictures.
The meal was so good. We ordered a plate of fish'n chips, ribs and a chicken wrap. Dont forget to clean out that country flavor with an old fashoned hand spun toothpick. Yummmm!

The Date.

2006-03-08T12:17:00.000-08:00

June 8th, a day never to be forgotten. This will be the greatest day of my life. Just remember to get this day off, and be at the Salt Lake Temple. Each blue mark represents one of the four people that I had to ask permission from. Unlike most of you who only asked 1, I had to ask four. But don’t worry, I received a four for four yes.

USU in the morning

2006-03-01T12:28:00.000-08:00

Utah State University looks great on a crisp spring morning.
Nice shot eh? There was some really cool fog this morning on campus, but i thougth this pic turned out great. I guess getting up at 6:00am isn't that bad after all.

Mr. Chubs the Snowman

2006-03-01T12:18:00.000-08:00

The Snowman we affectionately called Chubs for the fact that he was all lopsided. He was created after a lot of hard work and dedication. Chub’s sizes up at: three feet tall, braches for arms, leafy eyes, twig mustache, bowtie, pine needle hair and some nice home made gloves too. Chubs

snow day

2006-03-01T12:12:00.000-08:00

So Jana and I decided to go play and we found this park. After throwing snowballs, and getting cold we decided to take some carzy pics. so enjoy.
We look like pirates. Arrrrrr! crazy face
The wind seemed to be a little strong this day and hair was everywhere. Dont worry, we kept laughin.

2006-02-27T07:37:00.000-08:00

Yes mom, I do know how to do laundry thanks to you. Here I am at USU doing my laundry and having a grand old time. Big decisions, life changing experiences, trials, and the most fun ever. It’s a journey of discovery. So is life, learning, growing, and becoming more like Him, more and more everyday.

2006-02-22T15:01:00.000-08:00

Here are my two cute nephews. Bens crying because his spaceship wasnt in the picture. Sorry Ben, we love you anyways. Charlotta is my little buddy, we played all day. Nice haircut too, eh?

2006-02-21T07:36:00.000-08:00

Our expedition this, grand Presidents Day, took us to the Lava Hot Springs in Idaho. Good times, frozen fountains, snow and a whole lot of steam. Check out that authentic Hawaiian shirt! All I lack is a straw hat to go with it. This plaque represents the freedom to relax everywhere. Long Live Lava Hot Springs! There’s nothing better than an ancient plaque detailing the history of these magnificent springs. Here we are in the pool, joke'n, laugh'n and try'n to scare everyone else out of our end with horrified stories of fungi and giant leaches. I think we got a few to believe us because we had a whole spring to ourselves for a while.
I guess I soaked to long. I thought the fountain of youth made you younger. Apparently that fountain is in Wyoming not Idaho. You can see how mistaken I was. You take a right, not a left.

2006-02-16T20:42:00.000-08:00

So after looking for two months i finally found this amazing person. I knew her a many years ago in a theater pit acting for the theater Gods. Now we are back and started off with a picnic in a little college student living office. Friut snaks, sandwichs, oreos, Propel, and a whole lot of Ipod fun. Thanks Ipod shuffle.

2006-02-16T17:48:00.000-08:00

A beautiful Native Canadian painting that my Uncle Rick gave to me for Christmas. I wrote a cool essay that goes with it. Latter on, I will put that up too. But until then try to interpret it for yourself.

2006-02-16T11:23:00.000-08:00

Little Places
Little places in our lives that take us out of our lives. Gliding along what seems to be glass with the wind whipping through the sails of a nacra 58 is a thrill that only a few enjoy. Those sandy beaches and nippy sapphire water of the famous Bear Lake are the first of a perfect little place.
Hooking up that old ’87 Pathfinder to a beautiful slick looking sailboat was the fist sign of a good morning. Birds a singing, eyes all a blur as the first ray of sun hits and blinds me from the car wind shield. We pack up that truck until it has no more room for food, tents, three boys a mom and dad and a couple of pillows. There was no where to go but forward for three hours. You can just smell that musty car with its fresh sandwich fixings and unleaded gas fumes. The ride isn’t so bad if you have a wide open window and two teenage brothers that seem to sleep through anything. Good old James Taylor sings us a tune and sets the beat for the week. One can’t help but feel like Christmas has come to a sandy mid august beach. Oh ya, nothing like the family packed in and together for the week!
After having to go the bathroom since the PB & J’s for breakfast, we arrive at our final destination. With pure mountain fresh air and a hint of skunk we pull the boat up to the loading dock. First things first, get that boat in the water. “Every body move,” shouts dad. We scramble to our posts, unhook, tie knots, move swivels, put up the mast, adjust to fit, and after 15min were ready to let her go. Dad backs her in and I walk her to the predestined official Truscott beach spot. I love that walk. Sandy footed and half wet, I glide that majestic creature across its natural world. As if to express a thankful joy the sails ripple in the breeze. Upon arrival to the Truscott beach spot for the week, I survey the site for the perfect sand metropolis. Going through my mind are the ideal architectural structures built with extreme precision and accuracy. None shall compare this year. I’ll top anyone, here on this beach. Expectations high, with a smile never before seen by human eyes I pull the boat on a sponge soft shore and run to help set up camp.
Camp Truscott looks great. Three tents fully equipped with bags, blankets, and flashlights fill the open holes in the man made forest. The week’s food storage is lined up next to the picnic table, camp chairs and BBQ. All is perfect. What more can a kid ask for than sausage, eggs and hash brown breakfasts; home made sandwiches, chips, licorice and juice for lunch; and the most delicious Dutch-oven pork chops on this earth for dinner? Tell me, does heaven get any better than this?
With all the preparations complete, we grab our gear and head out. Shorts on and life jacket zipped up I run head first into the cool blue wilderness. My dad and brothers splash a close second, third, and forth. With goggles attached we explore our surroundings. Discovering the immense world of seashell battle grounds we swim to meet the unknown. Seldom do you spot a fish wandering the underwater streets looking for a quick meal. WHAAM! Not seeing the ball hiked from 30 yd's away, my snorkel receives the front end of the Nerf football. I’m down for the count extruding water filled lungs. Tearing off my mask, like a snail, I scramble to the football to complete the play. Knowing full well that this game won’t end in a crowed pleasing victory dance; someone’s bound to start the full contact version. We’ll play until everyone is too tired to float.
On shore, mom heats her skin the most natural way, and keeps a close watch on the back of her eyes. Stress free seems to be the motto of the shore life. In Spanish you would describe it all in one prophetic word “Tranquillo.” Dad prepares the boat for her maiden voyage, while I start construction on the Sand Metropolis. It seems like life on shore isn't bad at all. That sound of whispering waves, laughter, seagull yelps, the barely audible Jet Ski that wails in and out, and a breeze that blows just right. It’s a symphony of rhythmic perfection.
With dad ready, he gives me the signal. Wind seems to be smiling just right this day, so we push off into a wild ride of nature vs. human ingenuity. Dad captains as I crew. I have the crazy sensation of being a pirate, Arrr. The wind picks up and we clip in. I lose track of time, distance and life. I’m there, in a moment that never seems to end. Trapped out on the side of a 19ft eagle tearing from one wave to the next with a bug filled smile; can’t be real. It’s unavoidable, no wave, wind or animal can stop us. Words not even a poet can tinker with describe this experience. Through the crack of an orange filled sunset my dad and I glide back to shore, speechless.
Night falls into place as we head back to camp. Nothing matches mom’s home cook’n out camping. The lifeless fire offers warmth to an exhausted family. A Golden brown marshmallow packed between smooth chocolate and a gram cracker crust; plugs my mouth with sweet joy. Brett (a good friend) seems to be the life of the party telling his jokes as we cry with laughter. The night rolls on with a careless moon. Not until the mosquitoes begin exchanging blows, do we give up the battle against sleep and take our places in bed. Overtaking us is a dreamless sleep, as the moon lies down and the sun wakes up.
Each day passes without any thought. Spent with the people I love in a little place I’ll never forget. Raspberry shakes and green mountains lead the way back home. It seems in our lives that we all have these places. For times of woe, or unseen sadness, we go there to get away and feel again. Maybe not in person, but there in mind, we find ourselves. Everyone has a little place, I’ve found mine.
~Zac Truscott

2006-02-16T11:17:00.000-08:00

This is my Brother Tadd, he has an awsome blog about his family, and there is a special link that has Zac's pics. Check it out.

http://web.mit.edu/truscott/www

2006-02-16T10:11:00.000-08:00

Ok, this is my fist post and blog ever, so I will try to make it good. First things first, to get some pictures up here asap. Little by little this will be the best web page ever. I hope. Confidence . . . right. Anyway enjoy this site!