Last Day of 2008

I thought I better write something on the last day of the year. Anyhow, hope that all is well with everyone and that you are enjoying the holidays. We sure are. It will be hard to get back to the schedule next week. Anyway, happy last day of 2008.

Busy Season

Snow (this is from today ~ Monday, December 22nd). Couldn't and didn't want to go anywhere so I am updating my blog. We got at least five inches of snow and then some!

Sledding

Dance Recitals

Christmas Card Picture

Christmas Trains and Gingerbread Houses

Visiting Teaching Guide

Yesterday in Relief Society our President gave the presidency message. It was on Visiting Teaching and she started out with this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkG1W0GeF_c Hope you enjoy and good luck with your visiting teaching.

Festival of Trees

Last night I went to the Festival of Trees. What creations. And what an atmosphere. You could feel the love and support. As I was looking at the pictures of the people that the tree was dedicated to I wanted to know more about them. What is their story? What and where are they now? The above picture is a tree that was done in behalf of Ali Marshall (the little girl that got kicked by a horse here in Lehi). She is my neighbor, ward member, and my sister-in-law's neice. It was very touching to know of someone personally who will benefit from this event. An update on Ali: she is home and doing well but still recovering. The people that are affected by the Fesival of Trees are in my prayers and thougts.

Owen & Will

This weekend I had the opportunity to babysit my two nephews: Owen (2) and Will (8 months) while their parents were out of town. They were such good little boys and it was fun to bond with them. Owen kept asking where his grandma and grandpa were (they were out of town to). So, I kept a tradition going. We went to Hart's and got us a bug juice and a donut. The grandkids know that when they work on the farm on Saturdays they get a treat with grandpa. Some say that it is unhealthy for us to go to Hart's all the time, but it is a tradition that means a lot to the kids.

Grocery Smarts

Last night I attended a class that our ward Relief Society did about coupons and saving money at the grocery store. It was an eye opener. When you get your coupons in the paper on Sundays don't immediately cut them out and go buy the products. You wait until the product goes on sale then you use the product. And instead of going through all the grocery ads, you can do it online. Check it out: www.grocerysmarts.com You will need the following passport: g84rcm Once you have entered in the passport and it has taken you to the next page - book mark it in your favorites. Good luck and happy shopping!

Daniel Beck

Just got back from the Daniel Beck concert. He is a member of my ward and just released his first album and tonight was his first concert. He has been in some of the "Liken the Scriptures" and has done a couple of songs for EFY. It was a great concert. His new album is titled "Love Like That" and you can cget more info at http://www.postivemusicanddownloads.com/ or at http://www.danielbeckmusic.com/.

Going Private

So I am going private to eliminate crazy things... or ex-husbands whichever

So if you would like to view my blog.... please leave your email address or email me and I will send you an invitation. I will do this in about a week! Thanks for understanding

Beauty & The Beast

Last night, some of my family went to see Lehi High School's Beauty & The Beast. If you have the opportunity to go I encourage you to do so. It was so good. I couldn't believe how many students were involved and how talented they are. Kudos to those who were involved in any way.

2009 Edition ~ Getting to know family and friends

Welcome to the new 2009 edition of getting to know your family and friends. Answer the following questions:

1) What is your current occupation right now?
Mother, Part time Administrative Assistant at an adolescent treatment program

2) What color are your socks right now?
Navy Blue

3) What are you listening to right now?
My typing, papers shuffling, people talking.

4) What was the last thing you ate?
Chocolate donuts and a Pepsi

5) Can you drive a stick shift?
Yes

6) Last person you spoke to on the phone?
An ex client from the adolescent treatment program

7) How old are you today?
NOYB

8) What is your favorite sport to watch on TV?
Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Rodeo

9) What is your favorite drink?
Pepsi

10) Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yes

11) Favorite food?
Depends upon my mood ~ mexican, chinese, pizza, hamburgers, cookie dough

12) Favorite holiday of the year?
Chrismas

13) How do you vent your anger?
I scream in my car when I am alone.

14) What was my favorite toy as a child?
Dolls

15) What is your favorite season?
Spring, Summer, and Fall

16) Cherries or Blueberries?
Neither unless they are in a dessert.

17) Living arrangments?
Live with parents

18) When was the last time you cried?
About a month ago.

19) What is on the floor of your closet?
Shoes, hangers, clothes

20) What did you do last night?
Went to Morgan's Cub Scout Pack Meeting, made dinner, painted mine and Shelby's fingernails, and watched tv

21) What are you most afraid of?
Not living the american dream ~ career, house, family (husband), etc.

22) Plain, cheese, or spicy hamburgers?
Cheese

23) Favorite dog breed?
If its free I don't care. I like the golden retrievers from Air Bud.

24) Favorite day of the week?
Sunday

25) Diamonds or pearls?
Diamonds

Audi TT

I'm an Audi TT!

You're not the fastest, nor the most nimble, but you're cute and you have style. You're not intensely competitive, but when you pass by, everyone turns to look.

Take the http://www.blogger.com/%3Ca%20href= Sports Car Are You? quiz.

"WOW" Reflections

My kids entered the PTA Reflections contest at their school in photography. The theme was "wow." They both placed. Morgan took 1st Place ~ his is the cornstalk. Shelby took 2nd Place ~ this is her cousin Will.

Go Wildcats!

Grandma took some of us to go see the movie High School Musical 3. It made you want to get up and dance. Oh, some of my family did. Thank goodness we were practically the only ones in the theatre. But hey, were all in this together right?! Mmmmm ~ the high school days. :-)

Halloween

I did it! I figured out how to upload pictures onto my blog! There is hope for me after all.

Anyway, here is my Darth Vader and my own personal Hannah Montana. I think that Halloween is the longest day of the year. It starts from the minute you get out of bed until you drop back into it. We did the school parade, Lehi's Main Street Trick & Treat, neighborhood trick or treating, and the family party. My kids have already told me what they want to be for next year: Morgan ~ Dracula / Shelby ~ Ariel. Looks like I have 11 months to get going on it.

Stay At Home Mothers

I learned another "techy" thing ~ downloading my video from my digital camera to my laptop. Now, I am working on how to post pictures on my blog.

Today I got to be a stay at home mom. Shelby was sick so I did a few odd and ends. Did you know that there is absolutely nothing on tv during the day? I applaud all of you stay at home mothers. Kudos to you! And a greater appreciation for my mother. Thanks mom.

I did it!

Hello family and friends! I did it! The last two weeks have been techy for me as you can see:

1 ~ Lehi Round-Up Website
2 ~ Costco Photo
3 ~ Video on my digital camera
4 ~ Blog

Kudos to me!