The Staheli's

The "D" (diet)...

2012-01-30T16:43:00.000-08:00

So I have started this weightloss program about 3 weeks ago. The first two were awesome and I did great. Week #3 was the start of NO SUGAR...AHHHHHHH. For those of you who know me I love me some sugar!
Anyways, so I actually did AWESOME!!! No sugar what-so-ever. On saturday I had a spinach-feta pizza on tortilla while the kiddos had pepperoni. Boy did the pepperoni look tasty! Well I'm allowed 1 cheat meal so I figured one piece wouldn't hurt. Well, ends up the first bite I had to spit out and couldn't finish the pizza. It just didn't taste right and made me feel like I was gonna vomit. Wahoo!
Sunday I did good also. I made homemade roast with sugar-free jello for Steph and myself and whole wheat small rolls. I really feel like Week #3 was a SUCCESS! That was until I weighed in and measured myself.
I lost NOTHING...that's right NOTHING!!!! I didn't loose and pounds or inches. I seriously just wanted to cry so super hard!
Well, week #4 has started today. I started the morning off with some yummy egg whites mixed with a little salsa. For a snack i had a handful of almonds and for lunch I had some sauteed mushrooms. Doing great, right...?
NOPE!...in the freezer there they were sitting there staring at me every single time I opened the door. Semi sweet chocolate chips. I cracked! I melted some and ate them. Oh my goodness they were wonderful, but now I'm filled with a guilty, empty, failure feeling!
Tomorrow is a new day!

Christmas time

2012-01-05T16:01:00.001-08:00

So I was kind of a grinch this year but I think we all still had a great season.
We got to make our traditional gingerbread houses and I even made them from scratch instead of the graham cracker houses we normally do. One of our favorite things is to see the lights and we went to see the Ogden ones and the weather was perfect. Heck, Paet even fell asleep. Just sad Josh missed alot of the fun things we did.
Christmas eve was a blast! We did the traditional nativity with the kids and after exchanged gifts and did our pajamas.
Hollie got my mom some "Cougar PJs" and she started posing. So funny!
Christmas morning was the best. We slept in til 8am and ended up having to wake the kids to open presents. After we had the yummiest breakfast and then went to church. I don't know why but it seems like church on christmas day just makes it that much better. I love the christmas music they sing.
Later that night we went and saw grandmas and grandpas and had a nice dinner at my moms.
Now New Years...well that's a different story! I made so many yummy treats, had Raegn and Gannon over, and then were going to play games with the Perkins. Well, what was suppose to be just like a 15 min nap at 7:30 ended up with me waking up around 10:30 and finding all...yes ALL the kids asleep. So Josh and I rang in the new year eating candied corn pops and watching "Dog the bounty hunter re-runs". What a night. We are seriously so lame.

Josh was able to have the week between Christmas and New Years off so I had my little wants list ready! I can't believe seriously how much he accomplished for me. He even did stuff I wasn't expecting. The best of them all was the fun tree he made in Brax's room. It looks like a tree from one side and then it's a shelf and a desk on the other.

I have issues...

2011-12-08T10:50:00.000-08:00

So obviously I'm having an issue with making sure to update!
Things have been slowly chaotic. If that makes any sense. I'm loving the one on one time I'm getting to spend with Paet. She loves to just listen to the music and dance, and yes that is the reason I get nothing done in the mornings!
Both Kenna and Brax are doing awesome in school. Kenna was chosen to be on her school community council. Even though it means me having to try her to school early I'm super proud of her. Brax loves to read. You can always find him looking at a book. He loves reading to P.
Brax just finished up a season of wrestling. How much fun it was to watch him even though very intense. He wasn't the best but so proud he never gave up!
All the many animal adventures continue. If you haven't heard one of the newest is with the funny Llamas. The first few days I spent just watching them and the funniest thing we've noticed it the community poo pile. Yep, that's right they all poo in the same spot even if it means running clear from the bottom of the field to go potty. I laughed one day when I saw miss Petty running just to take a squat.
Josh is still traveling to all different places. We're so grateful for the many sacrifices he makes for us and makes for me alone so that I can be home. Even though at times I find myself wishing to go back to work I wouldn't trade it for the world.
Life is fun and crazy but we're making it.

Family Pictures

2011-04-05T19:01:00.000-07:00

Volleyball and Girls night

2011-03-23T16:25:00.000-07:00

So Amy and her family were here for the weekend and Friday we all went to an early breakfast at Granny Annies and afterwards finally met and played some volleyball. Later when everyone got off work we had dinner and later the boys took the kids while us sisters and mother had a little girls night. Though I couldn't talk anyone into doing some toilet papering we decided to go bowling. While waiting for our lanes we did the arcade games. I ranked in some serious tickets just pushing a button while Hollie jumped her way to hers. We finally got our lanes and the game began. I think Brandi came out with the highest score.
After we went back to the house and did some just dance. I think I could've done it all night. Amy if you can tell was a little sleepy. We had lots of fun. Jody should have pictures from the volleyball earlier.

Little Paetyn...

2011-02-28T08:03:00.000-08:00

Cute little Paetyn! I love when she looks just so relaxed and content.

Loving the snow!

2011-02-28T07:30:00.000-08:00

My how much we love to play in the snow!!!
Josh got home a little earlier than normal this weekend and what a perfect day for him to. We decided to go play outside. We were walking around looking for something to pull behind the 4-wheeler and instead made our own sled using a piece of wood and some sheet metal.
It works GREAT!!! Josh and I took turns pulling the kids and scooter around. Brax would ride for a little than jump off (little turd). Now Kenna on the other hand would curl in a ball and hold on as long as possible (with me pulling she didn't stay on to long...lol). We just laughed and laughed because the longer we went the more snow piled on top!
What a BLAST!!!

They've taken over my room...

2011-02-22T07:20:00.000-08:00

So I have to show what happens when Josh leaves and goes out of town.

I had put Paetyn on my bed,still awake and laughing, and asked Braxton to watch her for a minute while I could make sure everything was locked and turned off. Well that's what I came back to. I then had to have Kenna move more towards the bed and away from the door so I could at least walk in without stepping on her.

Oh my!!! My room becomes like a little campground for the older two.LOL! I'm not sure if you can see it but by where Kenna is laying she made a tent from a blanket going from my closet to being tucked in between my matresses. After I got Brax to move that's where he ended up. Underneath the tent by Kenna yet Paetyn was still in the bed.

Gotta love those fun sleepless nights!!!

gone blogger

2011-02-16T06:14:00.000-08:00

So I should be updating a lot more on here. I decided to get rid of my facebook. I was becoming way to addicted to it and figure this way I'll be more motivated to get up and do more active things.

FAMILY UPDATE:

Kenna is really good in school and so excited she gets to start gymnastics pre-team. She is excelling in her piano (sure she do way awesome if she'd practice a bit more lol).
Brax loves his reading and reads great. He just earned his yellow belt in Karate.
Paetyn is getting so big and can now sit up all by herself!
Josh is still traveling but he's doing well. We're so grateful for him.
I'm trying super hard to loose the baby weight. I may not look to thin yet but it sure feels good to work out.
Anyways theres a quick refresher on us.

Update, update, update

2010-12-14T18:07:00.000-08:00

I haven't updated for so long!!!
So for the Halloween season we had lots of fun. The kids and me made some fun pumpkin vase things that turned out super cute. For school they were doing a pumpkin walk so one night while Josh was home we sat down on the kitchen floor and carved pumpkins. What a blast and I was even able to get a precious picture of Josh and Paetyn together.
Thanksgiving came and went so fast! We went to the Blair family dinner at my moms church where we played some games and even the traditional crab soccer. I cannot believe how out of shape I was oh my goodness, but it was blast. Later that night Dakeri and Traci picked me up for the annual sisters night at the hotel and the day after Thanksgiving sales. Dakeri, Traci, Jody, and Hollie all went over to the lines at 10 pm and then Brandi, mom, and myself joined them at 1 am. I had some health issues that prolonged me from going earlier. Did I mention the awesome tile me and Brandi made from newspaper :). Normally everyone laughs how Dakeri just goes and goes and pity the poor soul who goes with her but this year Brandi, me, and Traci all went with her and later met up with Jody and went and had a late breakfast at sills. YUMMY!!! I can't believe how I seriously scarffed down my breakfast and still wanted more. OMG!
Christmas is now on brain...am I ready for it? Well all my shopping is done and with a few friend crafts and neighbors things to finish let alone start I think I am ready! We have a few fun things for Josh and I'm so excited to see his reaction and hope he really likes them. I have to laugh at MyKenna and Braxtons list because they made sure to put at which store they were...Kenna even put some of the pricing. Gotta love how thorough she is.

Time flies

2010-10-17T20:14:00.001-07:00

I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. Paetyn is now almost two months old.
Last week we had her baby blessing and it was such a special day. It was fun to see some of the family.
This past week has been a little hard Josh started back to the traveling thing again and is now in Colorado so it's a 2-weeker. We currently now have four days until he comes home. So looking forward to it.
As for now we're just enjoying the time we get to spend together. All of the kids are doing good and getting so big. We are surely staying busy. We look forward to the fun season ahead as we start getting into all the holiday fun.

Paetyn Kathleen

2010-09-10T13:50:00.000-07:00

So if you haven't heard baby Paetyn finally arrived. She was born August 20 and weighed 7 lbs 10 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long. We are super excited to have her here and the kids love her!
I was super bummed I had to be induced, but glad it's over.

A little update

2010-08-19T14:26:00.000-07:00

So just a quick update. I have tried to post some pictures of the house, but my, well Joshs computer, is being retarded. Anyways, I have gotten a lot of painting done with just a tad more to do. Lots of cleaning with plenty more to do. Today I just got all of the stuff from Braxtons room put on the trailer and moved over. Josh wasn't too happy with me, but it's got to be done and the kids were big helpers. Hopefully on Saturday we can get most of everything else moved and then next week we'll work on my bedroom stuff and the kids clothes. It's slowly coming along. It's move in ready but I still have a lot of stuff I want to do when we move in. Before long it'll be ready. I'm just so excited to have a house we can call ours. Wahoo!!!

The new house.

2010-08-12T19:38:00.000-07:00

So if you haven't heard yet we FINALLY signed papers for the house we've been trying to get for sooo long! Even the Real Estate agents were excited to finally be done.
So today I went and dropped the bug bombs(after talking to Grandpa that probably wasn't such a good idea), but it's done and tomorrow when Josh gets home we'll go air it out and change the doorknobs.
The fun part starts saturday...lol. The cleaning begins. We got a real good deal, but lots of cleaning to do and painting and eventually new carpet. I'm excited but lots of work.
Well as soon as I get some pictures I'll get them posted.

The 4th, Webster Reunion and more...

2010-08-01T09:23:00.000-07:00

So I can't remember if I blogged about the 4th of July, but just in case.
So on July 4th we spent the first part of it here in Honeyville and Shari and Eric and the girls came up and went to the fun little parade with us and the carnival afterwards. The parade was small but perfect and the carnival was great. The kids had fun on all the rides and even got to catch trout in a little pool the city made with there hands. Britni did awesome catching I think 2 and Brax caught one. After that fun there was the pie eating contest. Both Kenna and Brax and Seini did the younger kids and it was funny to watch. After Josh and Eric did theirs and Josh took 2nd Place...Wahoo!!! Later that day we got to go boating at Willard with Brandi, Aaron, Jody, Traci, Mom, and etc. It was a great and fun day.

So MyKenna's season of Softball is coming to an end so I had to get some pictures of her. She is doing awesome this year and is turning out to be an awesome player. Her last game when Josh's parents came up even hit 2 homeruns! At practice they were giving out nicknames and she got the name of "Babe Ruth"! Awesome compliment. Last game she got to play catch and watching her she is most definitly and out fielder. At least she got to go home with a nice ol bruise.

Last there are only a few pictures of the Webster Reunion. It was a blast. We were only going to go up for the day because of my state of health (being a little big and uncomfortable and almost done lol), but Josh wanted to go camping so we decided to go and tent it again for the night and I'm so glad we did. The next morning after breakfast Jeff and Lynda had some fun activities planned for the kids. They had visor making and some face painting and some squirt gun fighting. I thought it was for the kids but for some reason the adults go into it too...tons of fun! The older boys played basketball while the kids did their activities. After that we all went to the pool and the fun waterslides. Even though I couldn't go down I got a nice small tan :) and got to hold Ashtyns cute baby. The cute little boys were the funnest to watch come the tube of the slide at the end.
Later we had dinner and Jeff and Lynda brought some pinatas. One for the younger kids and one for the older kids. It was hilarious!!! I think Jeff and Gary had a Great time pulling those up especially for the adults. They both had big grins.
I'm so glad we got to go and sad for those who weren't able. Thanks Lynda a Jeff for the time you put into it. We had a Great time and it was fun to get to see all the cousins and their kids.

Well that is all for now, but much more later.

"MIT" our brave beaver

2010-07-16T16:45:00.002-07:00

Final trip to the dentist and our friend MIT

2010-07-16T16:26:00.000-07:00

So we had our trip #2 to the dentist this morning. We dropped Kenna off at Grandpas house and headed to the office. When we got there Brax was starting to get anxious about having a shot. I was also get nervous of thought that we may not get the work done again, but then comes MIT our new best friend.
MIT is the brave beaver who accompanied Brax in the dentist office for the sedation shot in the arm and sat through the whole appointment.
In case you're wondering the beaver is a stuffed key chain that Amy sent me awhile ago from Boston and on it's vest is MIT (for the school that Zac is going to). Well, that's all I had in the car that I could think to give him to hold and calm him down. So I told Brax Amy sent it to him so he could be brave. Boy did it work and he still has it with him.
Now, the after math of the sedation is a whole nother story!!!
Poor guy! First he could barely stay awake and even hold his head up. Now just keeping liquids down is a task. He's more awake now and I really shouldn't laugh but it's funny to see him try and walk around. Yes, I do follow him just in case he falls over. Dentist is one thing but having to go get stitches I don't think I could do that all in one day. Did I mention the 2 nurses and I (8 1/2 months pregnant)having to hold him down when he was starting to come out of the sedation?...WOW! Josh's dad says they use to have to do that with him. I sure hope I never have to do this again. Kennas seemed to go so smoothly when she had hers done. Oh my.
Well let hope this was our last time having to do this.

The Bees....

2010-07-14T17:46:00.000-07:00

You always here about the talk of the birds and the bees, but have you ever heard of the talk about the bees?
Well Saturday Braxton got that talk. It was the talk of that all bees do sting in someway or another. Saturday we returned home to have Brax come running in the house jumping up and down and screaming..."it stung me it stung me". I said what did and what were you doing. While trying to calm him down at the same time Kenna was snickering. Well apparently Brax saw a big fuzzy bumble bee and decided to catch it. Well he caught it!

We love the dentist

2010-07-14T17:43:00.000-07:00

Dentist oh dentists! We went to the dentist today to get some more work done for Brax and oh my goodness! Needless to say we left we no work done. With the poor nurse and I trying to see if we could hold Brax down just enough to get the medicince well we soon gave up. WOW!!!...that boy is certainly a strong one when he wants. With him in tears and upset me in tears with thought of having to once again return and pay more money for the sedations we then decided that the sedation would be the way. So back down to Layton on Friday I return.

time for an update...

2010-06-14T14:38:00.000-07:00

Oh my heck I have not been very good at updating! Well since the last post Kenna had a birthday and is now She's getting so big. School has ended and both Kenna and Brax recieved an award at schoold...Yay Great Job! Braxton just had his birthday and he's now 6. So far we haven't been able to do much because of the darn weather. We have a swimming pool just awaiting some bodies to have fun in it and on that subject Braxton has just started swim lessons.
So Brax is almost done with T-ball and has been doing awesome and he's great at hitting the ball...in fact last game his coach pitched to him and he hit it good. Kenna just started machine pitch softball and is doing awesome so far. She just needs to swing a little harder (I'm sure if we put a picture of brax on the ball it would be a home run, but I don't wanna put that image in her head...she may enjoy it to much).
This past Saturday Josh and I had our 11 year Anniversary. Holy cow how the time flies! We celebrated by taking the kids to Aggie Ice Cream and then to Chili's...so romantic haha. It was a good day.
Well hopefully lots more fun and pictures to come and hopefully some nice warm weather so we can go out and play and I can get my tan on!

2010-04-12T15:06:00.000-07:00

Catching up....

2010-03-26T10:14:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how time flies by. Not a lot has happened. We moved back in December up to Honeyville and love it. We have the park right next door and it makes for a great time for the kids. The people here are so nice and welcoming. I get to finally stay home with the kids and on Thursdays I go and help with Braxtons class and can I say how funny some of those cute Kindergarteners are!
I haven't really been able to do to much, but I am starting to feel tons better and can actually excercise now. Although, I sure do miss tanning!
Kenna is still doing piano and is doing real well. Brax is practicing we just need to get down to Kaysville for his lessons. Josh is still traveling. All the animals are doing great...well except for the cows cause here shortly they'll be serving a different purpose.
So lately I've tried to do some fun activities with the kids. The latest one is we are making paper mache Easter baskets. Brandi and her kids came up to start the fun process. I'll post some pictures later when we have the finished product.
So tonight Kenna is lucky enough that her acheivement day girls get to race pinewood derby cars. She is real excited. Josh helped her put it together and paint it and at one of her activity days they decorated them. Good Luck Kenna!
Well hopefully that can catch you all up on some of the fun stuff going on. I know pictures will be so much more fun so I'll try my best to hurry and get some on here.

Christmas Trivia

2009-12-18T18:00:00.000-08:00

1.BEST CHILDHOOD GIFT FROM SANTA?
I don't really remember the gifts from Santa as much as the ones from my parents.
2. BEST CHILDHOOD MEMORIES?
All of us girls sleeping all in the same room waiting for mom and dad to get up make breakfast so we could hurry and eat and get presents. One year my parents even set up the movie camera to catch the sneekie ones. Also, the year we thought we had to work on the house on christmas day only to find that's where our gifts were left.
3.. FAVORITE CHRISTMAS COOKIES?
Anything with chocolate of course
4. ICKY CHRISTMAS MEMORY?
One year my mom spent a lot of time making a really nice dress for me. Christmas day we were getting ready for the dinner and I asked if I could wear it and they said no it's for sunday. Being a brat I said some mean things only to later find my mom crying in the bathroom. That haunts me to this day and makes me grateful for the things I do get and get to do rather than what I don't get.
5. IT'S NOT CHRISTMAS WITHOUT?
Christmas music!
6. CHRISTMAS PET PEEVE?
The bragging of gifts people got and greediness.
7. FAVORITE CHRISTMAS CD?
The cabbage patch christmas of course!!!
8. REAL OR FAKE TREE?
Fake, I'm so terrified of a fire.
9. I SPEND CHRISTMAS EVE WITH?
With my mom we do a fun little nativity and later the girls like to sing, play instruments, and eat.

Josh hit the big "30"

2009-09-13T18:12:00.000-07:00

Can you believe he's "30"! Crazy! Happy Birthday Josh.

Where did summer go?

2009-08-24T16:17:00.000-07:00

Oh my heck summer has gone by so fast!
We had an awesome 4th. We went to the parade that morning with Brandi and her family and my mom. Even tried to get in the parade on the back of one of the horses. DARN! After they took us all boating. What a blast.
The first weekend of August we went to the Staheli reunion in Idaho to a fun park. It was so neat just way cold. Josh and Kenna still got in the water. They are nuts. There was a fun zip line, paddle boats, and canoes. The funniest was his aunt and uncle on the zip line. Good times.
Last fun thing was our family get together at the Johnson cabin. I don't care what the boys say the moose was going to get us (me, brandi, and traci)lol. We went 4-wheeling up a fun road. I loved the mud part...Garret not to much. We also did some boating on the lake. Five of the sisters tried the tube(brandi, me, dakeri, traci, hollie) Last time jody rode she got hurt so she wasn't going to chance it this time. The water was so cold. I got my face bum bounced by hollie til she flew off and then somehow the other 3 went bouncing off. I was NOT going to go in that cold water. Not to mention that day it hailed on us. There was also bridge jumping. Ya didn't do that either. To risky lol. And of course we went to the cheese factory. Yummy.
Among all the fun, laughs, noisy kids, moose, it was a great weekend!
This was a good summer but now it's over and the kids started school today. Kenna is now in 3rd and Brax in K.

2009-07-20T17:09:00.001-07:00

Long awaited photos.

2009-07-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

I haven't posted any photos for sooo long. So here are those long time needed photos. Some are Kenna's birthday party, some of the kids baseball/softball season, some of Brax's birthday...check out Kennas shiner from the water park, Memorial day of the awesome pipe band, Kenna's baptism photos, A fun day at the zoo with Traci and Kevin, and I think some other ones.

Update...

2009-06-15T20:48:00.002-07:00

So I'll have to post some pictures later, but for a fun update. Braxton is now "5" and gets to start kindergarten in the fall. He's so excited! For his birthday we went to classic water slides. BAD idea. After only being there for almost an hour we left when Kenna ended up with a black eye. So sad!!! It was real swollen and puffy and she had to play ball with it. Even worse when she dropped a ball on the same spot. Braxtons bigest present were his 5 year old shots :).
On Friday the 12th Josh and I had our "10 year Anniversary"! My has the time flown by. Many fun years and many more to come.
Well that's all the fun since my last long ago post! I will post some pictures of these fun events as soon as I get them off my phone, promise.

Month in Review.

2009-05-13T13:06:00.000-07:00

So it's been a long time and I think it's about time to update.lol

So last weekend I got in a little accident. Dang guy pulled out in front of me and after hitting my brakes still hit him. All I could do is say Dakeri call Josh and then sit there and cry! When the first officer got there he asked if I was ok and when I said yes he looked at me with a puzzled look...My comment was I'm afraid to see what he did to my car. After I pulled to the side where the other driver was with a back bumper torn off completely. The officer told me it really wasn't that bad. So I got out still with tears and saw the damage. A freaking scratch and a little pushed up bumper thank heavens was all. I'm sure I said more about the darn driver though especially when I'm going through a green light and he's turning left and his comment about me was well I thought she was going to stop. I had a freaking green light...come on with the common sense guy!

On a happier note...Mother's day is over cake stress gone (well until father's day) and Kenna got baptized the day before.

It was a perfect day. The weather was great and after we had a fun Barb-Q. Thanks to all who helped.

Mom and Brandi for the musical number-Truly pretty music

Judy and Shari for the piano and leading...Grandma Diane for the prayer and Eric for the prayer. Great Grandpa Staheli(lucky he was able to even come) and Hollie for the nice talks and Josh's Dad and Grandpa John for being our witness' and Josh I might add did a really nice baptism and his dad confirmation.

I must also say I couldn't have done it stressfree with out the enormous amounts of help from Shari....Heaven sent. THANK YOU AGAIN!

Please don't get me cows!!!!

2009-04-07T17:18:00.000-07:00

So, on Sunday Braxton wanted to stay outside and play and not come in for conferece. The deal was if he would go get the soccer ball out of the cows area he could. Watching the first little bit I made Josh get my camera. Poor guy! It truly was hilarious though!!! I have no idea why he's scared/terrified of the animals. The first time is when some cows got out of the field behind Jeffs and Steve, Josh, and I had to get them back in. I can't remember where everyone was but they were all out of town. I put Brax on the ground so I could go faster and he just froze and started to shake horribly. Poor man!

Fun with no sun!

2009-03-01T08:28:00.000-08:00

So here are the very few pictures I got of the Hawaii trip. I can't believe I didn't get more. Where was my camera. The pictures of Brandi and the dog are on a beach in Hanna and he was so darn funny to watch chase everyones feet. I tried to walk over where some tidal pools were but the waves were quite scary. Later that day we went to Big beach laid out where Brandi had a nice look'n bl man checking her out! We then hiked over the cliff so she could show me little beach. There has to be some meaning behind that name...lol. If you want pictures of that side of the cliff you'll have to get them from Brandi. I was at aw and forgot to get some of my own.
We also got do work a little at the car wash. We even got some T-shirts. I actually like 'em.
The other pictures are of mine and Aarons muddy fun. Josh and Aaron put a sled together out of plywood and a pallet and tied it to the 4-wheeler. Josh pulled while Aaron and I got wet and froze a little. On the way to the back field going slowly Josh hit a mild bump sending Aaron popping off the back end on the frozen muddy lumps. I just barely popped off not hurt'n too bad. Aaron on the other hand hurt his bum but said he was glad he un-did the buckle thing he had going from front under the middle to the back.lol. I though Josh was kidding when he said there was still ice on the little pond in the back. About 2 circles and one slide off the sled we were done. Hollie and her boy you missed out. Poor Britni wanted to do it but had to leave. Next week we try again. This time smarting up and using real ones instead of garbage bags and hopefully some sun.
Oh the things we will do for a little fun!

Quick Update...

2009-02-16T17:59:00.000-08:00

This is just a little update and I'll try and post some pictures later. So moms surgery went good and she's doing great...thanks to Brandi and Aaron who have been taking care of her the past week.
Brandi and I got to surprise my dad in Hawaii. We were only there for 2 days, but we wanted to go see how he was doing. We thought he'd still be in the hospital when we booked it, but nope he was home. It was a good little weekend. Oh and yes she showed me the nudey beach. BIG LAUGHS!!!!! We snorkeled in turtle town and believe it or not I was the one nervous. I can scuba but snorkeling makes my a little anxious! I'm afraid of being taken out to see being on top of the water.
The kids are getting so big. Kenna loves to read. I threatened to take away her DS and her comment was..."that's okay I can just read". Dang it! I can't take that one away. OH MY- and Brax. Keeps me busy. He has a mouth on him. Don't believe me ask Brandi. Josh is still out of town during the week but it doesn't actually bother me anymore. Yes, it would be nice to have him. Makes me appreciate all those single moms who really have no choice and all they do.
Well that is basically all I can really think of that has gone on.

2009-01-11T17:59:00.000-08:00

Christmas was fun. New Years...lol. After parties of sledding---GREAT! Even though it always ends with pain the next day from some harsh slams, falls, drags, etc it's a blast. This year Hollie and I rode with Josh, Aaron, and Jared while Dan drug us around on the tubes. OMG!!!! Words can't even explain it. I have one sore shoulder. Josh thinks it may have popped out because the pain was horrible. I also went home with a bruise on my thigh from another ride. Brandi went home with a black eye. Very sorry Brandi. Hollie got a bruise on her leg from the boards in the ditch. Jared I think is good. Aaron said he could see life flight landing in the field seeming how he was always the last one on and it seemed to get faster. Josh became mine and Hollies human sled when the tube popped. Jody hurt her wrist earlier. Dakeri lucked out and went home early. Missed you Traci! After the sledding we played a game called "What's yours like"...mom's game, but a must play. We were glad Steph came and played even though she was in a lot of pain. Lot's of fun and waiting for the next big snow!

Wet Mess.

2008-12-21T09:02:00.000-08:00

So this week my showers seemed to not have as much hot water and were shortened. I just figured Josh turned the water heater down. I planned on turning it up just never got to it yet. I love my long HOT showers. Anyhow, on Friday I was sitting at the computer and noticed gross smell and thought one of the dogs peed so I got up and yelled at Josh for not letting them out and told him he needed to clean it up. He was busy so I got up went to walk out the back door and the carpet was sopping wet. I then yelled at him for dragging in snow from outside and getting the carpet wet. I mean come on take off your shoes or at least stomp your feet!!!lol Well he came down and picked up his fly fishing box and vest to much his surprise his vest was wet. At first he thought scooter peed on it but it was real warm. I got a look and he said "Smell this, smell it". No way! I just told him to go put it in the wash. My bad you can't JUST machine wash those I guess. Anyways come to find out just outside the door in the garage is a water tap that feeds hot water and it must have froze. So really there was no dog pee(lucky for them) and it was just water leakage. Luckily Josh works with these kinds of things and was able to crawl under the house, find the problem and shut off the valve. If there was no shut off valve we would've been making a late run to Home Depot...hehe or I mean Josh. lol.
Poor Josh comes home early, YAY, gets yelled at, his wife leaves his nice stuff around so it gets wet, and he has to take care of the problem. All the while his wife continues to play her addiction on facebook.
What a good...patient...handy guy. I'm truly lucky! :)

Christmas Season

2008-12-16T17:23:00.000-08:00

So this year I really wanted to work on starting some family traditions and just really enjoy the different fun things to do. We started it off with Stringing Popcorn. Stephanie Brayden, and Ellie came over. Steph made some yummy soup. I popped the popcorn(the old fashioned way on the stove), and we watched the polar express while we strung it. Well Kenna and Brayden did while Braxton and Ellie played in it. We had lots of fun.
The next week I took the kids and we walked around the Christmas Village in Ogden and even got to see Santa. Braxton was disappointed cause he didn't know who Optimus Prime was. After we went to IHOP for some hot chocolate when we had a surprise visitor join us. Josh...the kids were so excited! I was very happy he got spend an extra night at home.
The next thing we did was had our family Christmas Party at my house. Brandi put together some yummy soup (mom's recipe)and Aaron built some gingerbread houses(out of graham and hot glue...)Everyone pitched in on Candy, Jody and Dan brought real gingerbread houses for their Kids(Dan was totally into it). It was a lot of fun. Dakeri's poor kids were sick so they weren't able to join in. Mom was so tired she fell asleep even before the fun started lol. Sunday night we decorated the Christmas tree and set up our christmas village before Josh had to go. They even set up the train around the tree the most important part.
The latest event was monday the kids, me, and my mom went to Layton city and walked around the fun lights and later went to the mall for Hollies Christmas and stopped at McDonalds for some quick dinner while waiting for Hollie to get off work.
So far this year has been a lot of fun and there is still more to come.

Old but still Fiesty!!!

2008-11-07T19:57:00.000-08:00

So when Josh got home we pulled out the clippers and decided it was time to trim betty's beak and nails. When we were done she figured it was time to go on the attack and Josh played along. The kids thought it was the funniest thing and Betty loved it. It was fun to see Betty somewhat back to her old self.

6 Quirky things

2008-10-30T17:26:00.000-07:00

Here are the rules:
Link the person who tagged you. http://stephanie-saxeyssecrets.blogspot.com/
Tell about 6 quirks of yourself.
Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.
Leave a comment to let them know.

1. Even though my house isn't always clean it drives me crazy and I feel like that's all I do.
2. Can't stand to have things on my countertops in the kitchen.
3. I hate swimming, but love to do all sorts of water sports.
4. I swear I have OCD cause when things don't go the way I plan I have anxiety.
5. I have a crazy nightly routine. I have a big phobia of someone sneaking in at night.
6. I love to ride horses. I just hate having to saddle and the one you need a saddle or it's not a good situation and the other with out a saddle...let's just say she has a boney spot that would seriously hurt if she were to trot! :)

I tag.....Hollie, Shari, Lisa, Brandi, Kynzi, and Amanda

First snow of the Season

2008-10-12T11:19:00.000-07:00

So if you didn't notice we got our first snow of the season. Braxton was way excited. Me not so. Mainly because now that means I have to start the feeding again, and so first thing we had to walk out and feed the ponies. There wasn't so much at first, but when we went out about an hour later found big snowflakes and LOTS more snow! I walked out to see how much and it's almost to my knee. We let the kids play out in the snow and Kenna started a snowball fight with Josh. The girl has aim! She got Josh a couple times in the neck. That deserved some white washing! Cute Brax was gonna show her and went out after with a snow shovel. He thinks big. Now, if you're wondering about my foot shot. Well I broke another toe. Dang Dog seems to always get in the way and I tripped over him missed the next step and fell down the back concrete stairs. At first I thought is was just skin scuff, but after wearing my shoes for an hour and ohhhh the pain took them off to find some pretty colors. Well, I hope everyone enjoyed the snow today! My kids and I mean all 3 of them enjoyed as well as the two white snowball dogs.

Fun being Creative.

2008-10-01T12:55:00.000-07:00

I've had a little time on my hands and together with fabric I made these fun table crafts for Halloween. If you can't tell I made some pumpkin chair back covers and a little pumpkin for the middle of my table. FUN!

Then Yesterday at work I had enough time to do some fun creative cakes. Normally I'm in a hurry to get everything done and do the same designs. Well I had time to be creative and make some fun cakes and fun flowers.

Update...

2008-09-08T17:53:00.001-07:00

So I thought I should update my blog finally.
We had a very eventful sunday. Josh woke up at around 3 am just in a lot of pain. I can't remember all that much before then I do know he took a warm bath and came to bed around 4:30. At about 5 or so he was up again and in the bathroom on the floor and in so much pain. I've never seen him like this. So, I called his mom and we decided to go to the ER. I was not very enthusiastic. I left the house no make-up and hair a mess. Ya doesn't usually happen that way. Not only that I was suppose to work at 9 and no one wanted to work for me! Thanks to Hollie and Traci they saved me. So after a couple of tiresome hours in the ER and a couple of morphine shots to calm Josh down and settle the urge to poo. The verdict came in....
KIDNEY STONES!!!
I can't say I've had them, but from the opinions of Josh and others who have I would rather have a baby. Anyways we went home and he's been fine since then. I told him if he didn't want me to work their were cheaper ways of having me stay home!lol

Fun at the Fair.

2008-08-10T16:15:00.000-07:00

So on Wednesday I decided to take the kids to the fair. It was a nice sunny day. Perfect. When we first got there we walked around the booths and then got some lunch. After we decided to go ride some rides. Braxton got his pick first and then it was Kennas. I didn;t think they were to harmless until on the hearts swing and watching poor Braxton...my thoughts were wow this is a long ride when is he going to stop. When I started to get a little more nervous I walked towards the guy and the ride I swear went for 2 more minutes of pure nervousness. Finally when it stopped and the kids came walking out Kenna with a big grin and poor Brax with a sad frown all he could say was my tummy hurts and then I saw the throw-up on his shirt. Luckily we were able to clean it up. They then went down the big slide and it was off to the next and last ride. This was a lot shorter in that on this Braxton's stomach wasn't so easy and there was a lot more throw-up. So much I had to take off his shirt and go home for the day. Did I mention Kenna was very proud the rides she chose made braxton sick. Poor guy who had to clean it up. lol

Looking back...

2008-07-16T18:01:00.000-07:00

Memories

Okay I saw this on Lisa's blog and was a little hesitant to do it because I have no idea what people might remember about me, but I thought it would be fun. I have had some really wild and mild days so here goes nothing...
Here's how you do it

1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses. If you leave a memory about me, I'll assume you're playing the game and I'll come to your blog and leave one about you.If you don't want to play on your blog, or if you don't have a blog, I'll leave my memory of you in my comments

Memories

2008-07-15T14:47:00.000-07:00

A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and post their names, then go to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. What was I doing 10 years ago? Just getting out of high school and enjoying the newly found hot man, Josh! I don't think I ever got enough of him.

2. What was on my to-do list for today?
Straighten my house, pay my house payment, yard work, babysit, and sew-sew-sew...I haven't gotten to the sewing part just yet. :)

3. What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire? Buy and pay off a house. Be debt FREE!!! The rest probably save.

4. 3 Bad habits...
1. Paying a full tithe. (My biggest goal for the year)
2. Trusting people
3. Not telling Josh thank you enough.

5. Places I have lived..... Clearfield, Kaysville, Sunset, Layton, West Haven.

6. Places I have worked... Crestwood Growers, Baskin Robbins, for my Dad, Arrowhead Stable, Welch Agency(kind-a goes with Arrowhead Stables), Sparetime

7. 3 Things people don't know about me....
1. I want to learn to be more out going and approachable.
2. I would love to be a landscape architect/custom home designer and then build them.
3. I've always looked up to my mom and all the neat things she did for us when we were younger and I want to be like that too even though I've got more of my dad personality.

I tagged Lisa, Hollie, Dakeri

> I "sew " did!..

2008-07-07T17:12:00.000-07:00

> Can you totally believe I made these? The red ones I did with a little hand sewer, like the ones you see on TV. I started making it for Kenna but had extra fabric enough so to do one for little Raegn. I was totally stoked. The dress and shirt for Kenna and Braxton I made the night before the 4th. I bought this fabric years ago to try and make myself a skirt, but thought it would make cute 4th of July outfits not to mention there is still in enough for me. Did I mention I didn't have a pattern? I just looked at another dress. Saturday after I got off work I also made a cute little dress for Traci's baby, as well as covering a wipe container to match. I'm gonna try and make more. I think I found a new hobby...I'm so addicted. Thanks to mom for letting me use her old kenmore sewing machine it doesn't take all that long. I must say for not taking ANY sewing classes I didn't do to bad!

Bug Bites and Big Messes.

2008-06-23T19:23:00.000-07:00

So I had to show you all the lovely effects of a but bite on Braxton. If you can't tell he has a nice one on his lip. He also has one on his eye, a cluster of 4 on his rib cage, and one on each arm. We don't know if it's a mosquito bite or if one of the spiders from willard stowed-away in his towel and got a little hungry. Poor guy.

So at work in order to make special order cakes you have to cut down tubs of ice cream and in order to do that we have this thing we call a tub cutter. It's a metal half circle with a razor blade and a thin metal wire. Well, sometimes this wire (or should I say a lot) will break. For some reason it never breaks when I'm able to brace myself, but whenever I'm struggling to pull it through a very frozen tub the darn thing snaps sending me backwards into the cupboard. Before the remodel we would fall on the dipping cabinets. Now we have a nice space for the decorating stuff. Nice for organizing,sucks for cushioning the blow. At first it was only a one shelfer(traci was the first to knock it down though, and boy did I laugh at her not knowing the pain). I have have now upped her and took down two shelves. Kind-a embarrasing-yet funny when people asked how I got the bruise on my arm. They haven't seen the one on my bum and nor will they!

It's been 9 years and still counting...

2008-06-12T16:46:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe Josh and I have now been married nine years! Where has the time gone. I have to say that although there have been some pretty rough times I think in the end it's brought us so much closer. I just love being able to spend any time alotted with him and take advantage of it, and if not in person talking on the phone. Some use to say we're an odd couple, but I think we're a good and fun odd couple. I'm pretty lucky cause I got an all out amazing person. He works so hard to provide for us. Not only, he has put up with so much from me with my mood swings, my retardedness, my I just don't know moments, and my just plain out annoying days. The years have been great and I can't wait for the many years to come.

Happy "4" Birthday Brax!

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

Can you believe Braxton is Now 4 years old!? OMG!!! I can't believe how big and independent he's getting. Josh is out of town so Kenna and I did our own little B-day celebration that night with him. During the day with got the opportunity to go to the Dinosaur park with Brandi, Kelsie, Bridger, and Garret. It was such a fun and enjoyable day. I had to laugh 'cause Brax was so excited, but when we got there he was scared to death and ran away making me chase after him. I thought when we got outside he'd be fine but once the sounds started the poor boy tried hiding behind me.
After he finally realized they were just pretends we went through different trails and different areas. They even got to do their own digging for dinosaur bones. They even had a cute little boss there. Bad idea to bury the eggs. She was not having that.LOL!
After playing we ate some lunch and thought we would let them play on the playground. Well that may not have been such a wonderful idea 'cause we ended up leaving early. Me and the kids home and then Brandi and her kids to meet Aaron at the doctors so Garrett could get some stitches. LOL/not that it was funny, but in the sense that poor Brandi always has something.
All-in-all I think we had a fun day.

Our unexpected trip...

2008-06-02T19:08:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we were able to ride with Josh up to Gilette Wy., to deliver some materials for a job up there. While up there Saturday we got the opportunity of going to Mt Rushmore. What an amazing thing to see. We got to hike up a trail just below the heads. Kenna's comment to a lady coming down was "this is gonna kill me." It really wasn't that bad. We also learned some neat things about it and the sculptor, and that there is a hall of records behind Lincolns head. (I guess I should've watched National Treasure so I could've maybe found the treasure...lol) In one of the rock sides Josh swears they were dinosaur tracks. On our way there we stopped at Jewel Cave and walked around. We didn't hike in the cave because it was just a resting point although according to the little box Josh was tooooooo Big. On our way back from Mt. Rushmore we decided to stop at Crazy horse monument. I died at the cost to get in, but it was cool. They are carving in the mountain just like Mt Rushmore. So far they only have the face done. I think if we wouldn't have been so tired we could have enjoyed it more. On our way back I wanted to stop at the Flintstones theme park. Sadly they were closed. We did get some pic's. On our way home Sunday we stopped at Martin's Cove. We stopped there thinking we could just really quick walk in and take a look and leave. When we got there we were greated by a brother missionary whom informed us that it was a 2 mile hike to get to the actual cove. Oh my goodness. Still we went for it thinking we may never get to do this again. It was truly a peaceful experience even though Kenna complained the ENTIRE time. We tried to explain to her that this was only a 2mile/ 1 1/2 hr hike but these peole had to do it all day and had to pull and carry things. Well, Josh had to carry the kids. lol. I hope one day she'll be grateful we made her do it. When we finally got home, even though it was an awesome experience, we were grateful we could be in our space and the kids in theirs. Did I mention it was because after 2 full days of driving, and 1/2 a day in hotel room can get pretty cramping. I am grateful to have gone. Thanks to Josh's boss! :)

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2008-06-02T19:07:00.001-07:00

Who wants a shake?!...

2008-05-19T10:14:00.000-07:00

Have you ever seen what happens when you stick a spoon, metal non the less in a blender while making a shake? Josh sure did. Not only did he see what happens he felt it and had to clean it up as well! lol. He was so mad at me when he saw me taking pictures. How can I not blog it! :)

I am Ariel...always loved to sing her songs. :)

2008-05-08T16:56:00.000-07:00

You Are Ariel!

Headstrong and fiesty. You have a mind of your own that's full of romantic dreams about the world around you. Exploring exotic places is your ultimate dream, and although you can be a little naive you'll realize that there is something to be gained from your family's wisdom.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Tagged!

2008-04-27T20:00:00.000-07:00

A- Attached or single: Attached 9 yrs in June
B- Best Friend: Hubby
C-Cake or Pie: Cake.
D- Day of Choice: Sunday, that's when Josh is home and I get mommy time.
E- Essential Item (s): Phone, ice cream, blanket(everyone should know which one. lol)
F- Favorite Color: Green
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: pass on both
H- Hometown: West Haven, UT
I- Indulgence(s): Ice cream and Shoes
J- January or July: July-it's warm
K-Kids: Kenna-7 and Brax almos 4
L-Like or Love: Love being outside
M- Marriage Date: 6/12/1999
N- Number of Siblings: 6 sisters
O- Oranges or Apples: Oranges
P- Phobias or Fears: BEARS
Q- Quote(s):"it could always be worse". I think that's a quote if not.."he'll never give us more than we can handle". Even though at times I don't think that's true.
R- Reason To Smile: Family
S- Season: Summer- It's tanning time!
T- Tag Six: Amy, Hollie, Traci, Dakeri, Lisa, Stephanie
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I have a ribbon that I measure myself weekly and I want to own my own tractor business or even lawn mowing.
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Veggies are not my thing. I do eat them though.
W- Worst Habit: I pick my nose a lot. One day I'm gonna flick my boogie out the window at the person giving me funny looks on the freeway.
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Ultrasounds
Y- Your Favorite Food:Ice Cream
Z: Zodiac: Cancer

Living leisurly....

2008-04-27T19:19:00.000-07:00

So as you all know or as some put it I've been living the life of leisure. I have been enjoying the ability to stay home more with Braxton and work out at the gym as well as at home in high hopes of toning up and losing some inches on the old Homer Simpson belly...or flatten my inner-tube I have currently stuck to my body...lol. Need I say more. I also got to do a wedding cake Wed. and had Brandi come with to set it up. She definitly has a future in flower arranging on wedding cakes ;). My next goal is to take Brax to the Dinosaur park. He will love it. Josh is still traveling a lot and we're doing ok with it. He truly loves his job and enjoys all the people he works with. I have been actually cooking dinner, setting the table, and enjoying a meal with the kids at the table like a normal family should. Anyways that's what's going on now. Summing it all up I'm working on myself both physically, mentally, and trying to spiritually. I'm spending more quality time with Braxton and when Kenna gets home with her. I have enjoyed working outside and enjoying the blessings of yard work.

Zoo Day.

2008-04-08T16:17:00.000-07:00

Brandi and I took the kids to the zoo thursday. It was lots of fun. My favorite part was the tiger. Mainly because he was so active and really wanted to eat the wolf. The kids also liked the cheeta. He happen to be pacing infront of the window just as we got there. They all got to see the elephants and smell the rhinos. Happy feets were even out playing. I thought it was a perfect day to go. It was cool enough the animals were out and active. Afterwards we stopped in at Spoon me and got an interesting yogurt treat. Brandi and the kids loved it. I'm still debating. Nothing can top Baskin Robbins just yet. It was good anyways. What a fun filled...kid running away...moms tired...ready to go home day!

Zoo Day.

2008-04-08T16:16:00.002-07:00

2008-04-08T16:16:00.001-07:00

Easter Weekend

2008-04-08T15:59:00.001-07:00

We had a lot of fun easter weekend. Saturday we did the Staheli's Easter Egg hunt. The big kids...mainly Josh and Russ played on what we call our redneck sled. That was tons of fun. Amanda and I were nice enough not to dump them. Wish I could say the same when they were pulling us. We truly enjoyed it though. On Sunday we did the Webster Easter Egg hunt. The kids had tons of fun looking for the eggs. Dinner was yummy.

2008-04-08T15:58:00.001-07:00

What to do with little boys???

2008-04-02T19:23:00.000-07:00

So I know I haven't blogged about easter yet, but I will I promise. So, anyways yesterday Braxton, Kenna, and I were just relaxing and watching a show on TV when Braxton started to choke. That has probably got to be one of the worst feelings. I leaned him forward and he started to throw-up. For anyone who knows me knows that I can handle the blood but throw-up...OH NO!!! I remembering parking my car until Josh got home to clean up the throw-up. Well brax threw up all over my blanket. When I asked what he swallowed he said money. In the little spooge of vomit was a shiny vomit covered nickle. Memories of hearing about Hunter, Amanda's little boy, and his primary childrens visit came rushing back. Totally scary. After cleaning up the mess I put him in the shower. Oh my gosh I swear the night was never going to end. He tried to shave is lip. What a lovely straight line he did get though. Later that night while in the kitchen I told him he couldn't have something and he started jumping up and down throwing a nice temper tantrum and smacked his eye on the corner of the counter top. He now has a small mouse on the side of his eye. Needless to say I think that may have helped in how well he slept last night.LOL! I guess a lot of the comments I get is...He's definitly Josh's. Need I say more.PS. Speaking of which Josh comes home this weekend! Very excited to see him.

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2008-03-19T18:55:00.001-07:00

Blogger moment...

2008-03-19T18:38:00.000-07:00

So earlier today I was complaining about how Josh decided to clean out the fridge before he left and left me with the dirty dishes. Anywhoo, I got home thinking I'd start them. I turned on the water and realized there was something around penny so I went outside and from somewhere she got one of those dog chains wrapped around her hoof and looped around her neck. OH MY!!! It would happen with Josh gone. I ran back in and got on my lovely mud boots and went back out with a pair of dikes to cut it off. When finish, might I add what a workout, I came back in to find a nice lovely puddle of water on the kitchen floor and on the counter top. If you were thinking flood Nope. Braxton must have heard my comment about getting the dishes done and with me leaving the water on he was going to help. When I looked at him the comment I got was "Mommy your dishes are clean!" He even opened the dish washer. Three towels later, very wet pants, and a wet chair. I have to say he learned this one from Josh. Tries to do what he can to help me out and make me happy even thought it may make a mess. Gotta love them boys!

Time-Out...but for mommy!

2008-03-17T19:20:00.000-07:00

This picture totally fits!
I was just sitting here at the computer looking at everyone's fun blogs enjoying the pictures and stories trying to block out the tattling, screaming, phone ringing, dogs barking, oh did I mention betty yelling, and just wishing I could be in my own little time out sound proof container. I think of that Ikea commercial about the mom who asks who needs time-out and she goes to her room and puts herself in time out. Ya, wish I could do that. This is truly when I wish I was scuba diving. Just being in the bottom of the ocean where really no one can talk or scream-lol. It truly is so peaceful! The scenery is gorgeous. So many wonderous things below. It makes me just think of how truly blessed I am for being able to have the ability to do that and enjoy the creations below. Don't get me wrong I truly am blessed for both of my kids. They definetly keep me hoppin--Easter bunny-easter comming up get it...lol. It also makes me so grateful for Josh who tries to give me that time out time on Sunday(even though it only lasts a few minutes)it's the thought that counts.

2008-03-13T19:12:00.000-07:00

So people have been on me about updating my blog! What in the heck. I really haven't done anything to interesting or all that great. I am having a modbe party Sat march 15 at 12:30...hint hint. Brandi is starting to sell it. It'll be way fun. Y'all can come see my house. With which we truly are blessed to have with what it has with it. Josh is so proud. There is a lot of fixing this summer, but I don't think he's gonna mind at all.

Happy Valentines Day!

2008-02-16T17:11:00.001-08:00

2008-02-16T17:02:00.000-08:00

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

So for all those who don't know Brandi and I got to do the 97.1 Diamond Dive. It was so much fun!!! We got up way early...drove in some interesting weather...followed some really dumb drivers...I think we were having anxiety over whether or not we would make it on time. We finally got there at 7:05 am and I think once we pulled in the parking lot and registered both of us started to shake. I don't know about Brandi, but mine was out of excitement and adrenaline. The game plan was just jump in and find some prizes...Ya that didn't happen, but it didn't happen without some excitement. Brandi had some lady land on her and and mess up her hair. She won't even let Zac give her a nappy, and well I had some lady who thought she needed to dig around my downstairs. Both Brandi and I got into a push. She pushed her naughty big lady and I pushed my hefty lady away. Sad thing is after I pushed her once she started to dig there again. OH MY GOSH!!! You just don't dig down there on another girl...it just aint right. Any way I think we both had fun doing it. Hollie rode down with us and was going to do it by decided not to at the last moment. We had a blast.You can watch the film on either myfoxutah.com, or go to 971zht.com. Later I was planning on spending the night with mom cause Josh was in Elko, but fun suprise he came home early and we all went to dinner. My next blog I tell all y'all about our new guest...or so we think. We're hoping they've all taken a leave though.

2008-02-10T18:43:00.002-08:00

So here is my simple little update. We really haven't done anything fun or interesting. I did finally slide show some of my sledding photos from over the christmas break so enjoy.

2008-02-10T18:43:00.001-08:00

SOo, I am finally updating. We just really haven't done anything all that great. I am way excited for thursday though...and no Josh won't be in town so don't be thinking what you're thinking. I signed up to do what I try and do every year so watch thursday for my fun pictures. I am way excited though. Also, if anyone is interested Marty and Teresa are planning a scuba trip July 28,29, and 30th I believe. If you want to go that would be tons of fun. Well I did add a slide show from our sledding at brandi's and aarons over the christmas vacaction. It's not a lot, but it's something. So enjoy already!

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2008-02-10T18:37:00.001-08:00

The Christmas Season.

2007-12-26T16:59:00.000-08:00

I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I know it took me forever to update my blog so here it is.
We tried to have lots of fun this year. We got to make Gingerbread houses on two different occassions which both times were so much fun. I finally got some updated family pictures at our barn in the back.
Christmas morning was an enjoyable, but somewhat emotional for me! It was almost like old times and I think that is what hit me was how much I just wish we could go back in time to those days. Christmas is suppose to be full of wishes and in a way I got to live mine for just a few minutes.
Merry Christmas Everyone!

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2007-12-26T16:53:00.001-08:00

2007-10-22T16:45:00.000-07:00

On Saturday night we got to go to the Witches Night Out. It was a lot of fun. We did dinner, dancing, shopping, and even got our faces done. Brandi and I did the "thriller" TONS of fun. I made Hollie do the snake. I can definitly say I got my work-out for the day.

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2007-10-22T16:28:00.001-07:00

2007-09-29T21:40:00.001-07:00

Starting to catching on how to work this thing, so check out my fun slideshows.

2007-09-29T21:38:00.001-07:00

Click to play | Make your own Smilebox

2007-09-29T21:30:00.001-07:00

Click to play | Make your own Smilebox

2007-09-07T22:26:00.000-07:00

2007-09-07T22:11:00.000-07:00

2007-09-07T22:04:00.000-07:00

Here is one of our better pictures of the family. Hopefully many more different pictures to come.