Rusty's 10th Birthday has come & gone & I didn't even post about it. I'm horrible, :( So sorry.
Our little man is now getting to be a bigger man, that's right HE'S 10!! Can you believe it? I can't, where did 10 years go? Well, having fun, going to school, church, growing, loving Rusty, loving him more, teaching him, him teaching us, Rusty being the best big brother around, Rusty being the best son around, we laugh together, we cry together, he's a great friend & a great example of Christ like love. No matter what he will love you & will pray for anybody & everybody. He's growing up so fast & quite well I might add. We've been so blessed since day 1. He has a heart of gold.
Rusty got a birthday dinner w/my parents & our closest friends the Beaubien's. John was out of town this year so it was just the girls. Rusty got spoiled again, he got a cool faux paintball set (HUGE), instead of paintballs it's foam balls. Make not mistake they HURT! So it's targeting shooting only. He also got the new Mario Nintendo game & a $50 gift card. He was supposed to go to the midnight movies with Daddy but was so tired, his allergies were acting up all day, so he tried to stay awake & couldn't. :( So he & Daddy will try for a daytime showing of Avatar. We'll make a date out of it, Kennedy & I will go so The Princess & the Frog at the same time. We finally have some down time so we are all enjoying it, especially Rusty so he can play with the paintball & nintendo game back & forth over & over.
WE LOVE YOU RUSTY!!!!
Saturday, December 19, 2009
I'm a horrible Mom :(
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Friday, September 4, 2009
Such a slacker!
My apologies. I've been horrible at blogging. I've been so busy unpacking, kids off to school, etc... We've been in the new house for about 6 weeks and still unpacking. AUGH!!! Almost done. Rusty loves his new school, LOVES IT!!! Kennedy loves preschool & I mean LOVES IT!!! She wants more school, she wishes she could go to school all day every day. That's my girl. I will post pictures soon, as I have a newer computer & I don't know how to shrink the photos down to a smaller size so I can upload them. So keep checking back. I will work on setting time aside to updating the blog with the ins & outs of the family. Kennedy is getting ready to turn 5! WOW, time flies. So with that being said, it gets even busier for us our here as soccer, birthdays, holidays, etc... Can't wait :) TTFN
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Friday, July 10, 2009
So much so little time
Let me start off by apologizing that I haven't blogged. It's been crazy. So much to say, girls camp, cub camp, packing, moving (YES we are moving, AUGH!!), Super Saturday, church, school starts in exactly 1month, school shopping, it's blazing outside, more packing, etc...
When I have more time, I will devote more time to updating. I'm so sorry.
Right now check out facebook, I update there because it's quick & easy. Hang with me, I'll be back soon. :)
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Saturday, June 20, 2009
HaPpY BiRtHdAy to ME!!!
WOW, I can't believe I'm **cough cough** umm 33 ** cough cough**. WOW, times sure flies. I'm having fun. I have been very blessed so I thought I'd share 33 things about me that you may or may not know.
I love to scrapbook (I know, DUH), I love to help others, I love my calling, I can't wait to have another baby, I am a social person, My favorite colors are pink & purple, I loved girls camp,
I am sad girls camp is over, I do not like country music, I love being a mommy, I love being a wife, I love to clean (although you can't tell right now, so don't come over), I love to do yard work, I love goofing off, I love to cupcakes, I love to make cards, My favorite foods are: sushi, Mexican & hot wings, I want to own a pressure canner, I want to start a garden,
I am so disorganized, I don't like to have all the attention on me, I'm a little on the selfish side, I love music more than tv or movies, I don't watch much tv, I enjoy collecting food for my food storage, I enjoying learning about new ways to do food storage,
I actually am wanting to take a class or two (not sure on what yet though), I love glitter on my projects, I don't like spiders, I like scorpions even less, I don't enjoy the heat,
I hate the feel of cotton balls, I'm always chewing gum or have a mint in my mouth (fear of bad breath)
Okay so some are obvious. I hope you learned something. That was actually a lot harder than I thought, only because 33 is such a high number. Life has been so good to me. I don't go without my challenges & trials but I am blessed to have family & friends to help me thru it. Heavenly Father is always blessing me in some way everyday & every minute. I am grateful that the Lord has allowed me to be on this earth for 33 years to grow & to learn. I hope that I am making him proud.
Here's to HAPPY BIRTHDAY to me as I celebrate with my wonderful family.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Family Photo Shoot
I love LOVE all these photos, there are so many more as well. In case I didn't mention it,
Thanks to Claire Waite @ Claire Waite Photography
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Monday, May 25, 2009
Memorial Day
Rusty enjoyed it, however, asked that I not post his belly pictures. Can't say that I blame him, I wouldn't either.
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Thursday, May 14, 2009
My little girl is gone!
Here's my now big girl. She's getting glasses, pink ones of course. What kinda girl would she be if she got another color one more practical. She loves them. Since she is still so petite we had to get littler glasses and a Fisher Price rep had to come in this morning. SHE LOVES THEM!!! She can't wait to get them and wear them all the time. She's so excited to fit in with the rest of us. I can't say that I'm all that trilled. I loved having her my little girl and now she's my big girl. I guess she has to grow up. She went from my cute little baby to my now BEAUTIFUL BIG GIRL. It's not like she's going to be 5 in September, but I was holding on as long as I could with having a little princess. I love my Kennedy, we are so close. Watch out world, she's ready to conquer you now. All we have to do is wait to get the glasses made. Luckily, I get to hold onto my little girl for a little bit longer. We should have her glasses soon.
WE LOVE YOU KENNEDY :}
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Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
We just found out!
We are doing it all wrong, no wonder why we don't have more babies. :}
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Monday, April 20, 2009
Stake Conference
Wow, what a Stake Conference. I was sure looking forward to this one. President Frank Forsberg has been serving (wonderfully, I might add) as our Stake President for the last 10 years. What an era. Orville & I got married & he was shortly called. We've had 2 kids under his stewardship. We love this stake! His councilors President Miller & Turley are fabulous as well. What men of God they are! There is no mistaking their testimonies.
I had no idea who the new Presidency was going to be, there is always speculation, which I'm way off on. They called Bishop Keith Forsberg, yes, I said Bishop. He is our current Bishop. 1st counselor is Bishop Todd Westover (previous Bishop before Keith) and then Bishop Dennis Cathcart (previous Bishop to LaPradera Park Ward). I know all these of these men personally. Love them all! This is a perfect fit. I'm so excited to be under there stewardship. I'm more excited that my kids will be under their stewardship. All 3 of these men are so youth oriented that my kids will be blessed greatly because of their love for the Gospel. All 3 are so vibrant and fun. I got to see the Lord's work 1st hand, these men of God took upon them the Glendale Stake's mantel. I've never really seen this before. Bishop/President Forsberg made a comment, "..If this is the Lord's will...well let's get to work" PERFECT!! I saw him before, during & after. What a difference in him or all 3 I should say. I saw them all grow up a little bit more. I got to see what is looks like for men of God to take on the mantel. WOW!!! For me, I was imaging what it would be like to hear the Prophet Joseph Smith speak when President Forsberg got up. I see these men as General Authorities.
THE SPIRIT WAS SO STRONG!
WOW, what amazing parents they had to teach them the Gospel. I can only hope & pray that I can teach my kids 1/2 as well. I want to raise valiant servants. I am married to a valiant servant. I never had the Priesthood in my home and I do now. I am soooooo blessed, words can't even describe. Rusty has such desires to grow up and be like President Forsberg, I'm truly blessed that he has such fabulous role models
As I am so excited to be apart of this, there is also sadness that comes with it. As I have to say goodbye to a Bishop. I've gotten to know him as part of my calling in the Relief Society. I've received council from him regarding my own life, my family, my kids, my callings. I will miss that interaction with him on a weekly basis.
I do know that his new calling is exactly where he needs to be. President Forsberg & his councilors will do amazing things for this Stake. I admire him as I do his councilors. I have a ton of respect for these gentlemen. I look forward to serving the Lord under them.
Along with this our ward now needs a new Bishop & Bishopric. Our Stake also needs a new Stake Young Men's Presidency. Things are a changing in this Stake once again, but that is the way the Lord needs it to be at this time. This change will be great.
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Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Happy Easter
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Monday, April 13, 2009
Claire Waite Photography is the person for you!
http://clairewaitephotography.blogspot.com/
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Congrats!
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Monday, March 30, 2009
I'm a Proud Mama again!
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Wednesday, March 25, 2009
FUNNY!!!
This video is sooo FUNNY!!! Make sure you turn up your speakers, so worth it. So glad Orville wasn't one of these daddies.
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Shout OUT!!!
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Catching Up
Wow, It's been a while since I posted about our family. Shame on ME!
Rusty:
Well, spring break has come & gone. It was great to sleep in and have friends over to play. We got some quality time in there. I sure miss my little man. He's doing great in 3rd grade. He had some art published up at the Deer Valley Rock Art Center, he had a poem publish (book on order), he's getting all A's except for one B. Can't complain. He's doing great. Growing and growing by the minute. He's about ready to grow into a size 5 shoe. I'm trying to tell his feet to hold out 8 weeks. Yes, 8 weeks, school will be out!! YEAH!!! Wait, we'll then have a 4th grader and then a 10yr old at the end of the year. Maybe, I shouldn't be so excited.
Daddy, went on this years field trip and all the kids loved it. Rusty even loved that he had the "cool & fun" parent.
Kennedy:
Well, she's doing great as well. Sad to have her brother back in school. Now she's bored. I guess Mom isn't good enough anymore. We were going to have her test for early entrance for Kindergarten, however, rumor has it the state no longer does early entrance. We are looking into that one. Just in case we have her signed up for Preschool w/Miss Linda. I hear she is FABULOUS!!!! Kennedy is sad she isn't going straight into Kindergarten, but is excited to be going to school. Payten Cherry will hopefully be going to Miss Linda again, that way, Kennedy will know somebody. She loves church and all her friends. She is such a social butterfly. She's such a girlie girl. Loves dress up, changing her clothes a million times a day, jewelry need I say more, Barbies, dollies, etc... She's already said she wants a Barbie party for her BIRTHDAY!!! She's gonna be 5 in September, where has the time gone!
Orville:
WOW, things with hubby/Daddy are almost the same. Even though the economy has slowed down, not us. The business has been sooooo busy. WE LOVE IT!!! Orville is gone a lot working. He still makes his family time of course. He's been working a lot with a new company ACCU-TEMP AIR, so if you ever need your home A/C looked at, give them a call. Our previous Bishop is part owner. A very good friend of ours is also working up there. Can't get any better then that! He's been able to still deal with other clients. LIFE IS GOOD!!!!
The boys are gearing up for the Father/Son campout in May, so are the girls! Us girls have fun except we sleep & don't get dirty.
ME:
Well, I've been a HUGE slacker as far as the Catholic challenge goes, I've failed. Not growing up Catholic, I didn't really put the importance on it. SHAME ON ME :(! Anyway, I'm back to exercising. I've started eating a lot less. I would love to start Take Shape for Life under Bil & Julia Morrill, however, money still doesn't permit it. So, I'm working on doing it on my own. We'll see how it goes, anyway, I've been busy helping run the business, phone calls, deposits, etc...I need to learn Quick Books, so I can help more. Church is great. Love my calling! Been working a little on Genealogy on my father's side of the family. LIFE IS GREAT!!! HEALTHY FAMILY, WE ARE SAFE, HAPPY AND ALL TOGETHER! WHAT MORE COULD ANY ASK.
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Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Wanna Be a Catholic for 40 days??
Hey, wanna join in, in on a Catholic Challenge? My best friend started herself on a Catholic Challenge, the nutrition version. She's giving up all processed sugar. WOW!!! What a Gal! She called & was telling me all about it. I of course jumped on board with giving up chips & french fries. I've done very well so far. Go ME!!! I have now decided to include any fried foods. See, I don't have a sweet tooth, it's the fat & salt that I crave. Not only will I make myself healthier, but I will drop weight which is something that I've slacked HUGE on! Remember that is takes 21 days to make something a habit so this will be good, hard, but rewarding.
Anybody on board? I know I'm a week behind on this post, so anybody on board let's start today and not worry about the past.
What are you going to sacrifice/give up for 40 days? What is your "evil" weekness, food, drinks, any bad habit.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Pay it Forward
this is how it works..... the first 3 people to leave a comment on this post will receive a hand made gift from me during this year. when and what will be a surprise. BUT, in order for you to leave a comment on my blog, you have to post this on your blog first. (that means that sometime during this year you will send a gift to 3 people as well.) get it? so, the first 3 people to comment on this post will be the lucky ones!
good luck!
I so stole this from Katrina, thanks for the great idea. I was wanting to do another contest & here it is sorta. I love making things for people.
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Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Happy Anniversary
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Bragging Rights
The Deer Valley Rock Art Center
3711 W. Deer Valley Rd
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Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Kids & Ice Cream trucks
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Early years photos
Okay, so here is a Dr I used to work for up at Natural Life Centers. We actually worked very well together professionally.
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Part timers=Alzheimers??
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Saturday, January 31, 2009
These are cupcakes that I recently made. I love LOVE to make cupcakes. My favorite are the mini cupcakes. These are a combo of chocolate mint cupcakes & chocolate chocolate chip w/a homemade chocolate butter cream frosting. My frosting is plain butter cream, I hate butter cream. It also has sour cream in it, for a creamy & smooth texture.
These cupcakes are a Devil's food w/white chocolate chips in it and cream cheese frosting. I made about 5 1/2 dz mini cupcakes. 3 dz went to Rusty's cub scout Den meeting and then I of course gave a ton away. I love to bake, don't necessarily love to eat it. These ones, Kennedy did all the decorating herself. Both of the kids are learning they love to cook. Rusty loves to cook &
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Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Things I've recently made
I've decided to upload pictures of things I've recently made or things I'd like to make. Since this in my journal.
1. This is a little booklet I made for my Weight Watchers journal, it's got my journal where I keep track of what I eat, I also made note paper in the back for random notes for whatever reason. Orville made the weight watchers journal part. What a talented hubby on the computer.
2. This is a baby boy card I just made this week for a friend who gave birth to their 6th child. 4 girls & 2 boys. Way to go!
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Sunday, January 25, 2009
Today I was driving to lunch, listening to the radio when I heard something so ridiculous, I laughed...then I was just annoyed.
The simple word
{ PRAYER }
has been deemed "unconstitutional" to be said in schools...because the WORD
{ PRAYER }
might possibly lead to questions involving religion and/or God.
Are you kidding me?
Over 90% of Americans believe in God...why is it that less than 10% can have such a crappy impact on EVERYTHING??
Nobody cares if you believe in God, which God that may be, or if you don't believe in anything and think we ended up here on a whim...Nobody is asking anybody to actually PRAY, but some how we are now deeming a simple WORD
What is wrong with this world!? What is wrong with this country?? If you don't believe something that someone else believes, does that make it wrong?? Does that make it offensive?? Does that make it
Freedom of religion is one of the reasons so many died in order for America to become free. Doesn't freedom of religion include the freedom to NOT believe whatever you want?? Just because God isn't something or someone you believe in, we all have to suffer without him?? What about the 90% of us that DO believe in God?? Maybe it's OFFENSIVE to me NOT to have the word PRAYER used in schools. If someone doesn't believe in God and there is a prayer said...can't that person just be respectful and have a moment of silence to think about whatever it is that they do believe in..??
What happened to this great country being the "Home of the Free" & "One Nation Under God"?? We are now spending our time and money to have words deemed UNCONSTITUTIONAL
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Monday, January 12, 2009
Why spend $25/month
Someone please tell me why I was wanting to spend $25/month for the gym? I've got an elliptical trainer (on loan from an amazing friend), a Total Gym, a treadmill, hand weights, exercise ball, step, & videos galore. I've set up a portion of my room w/this equipment. I've even printed out daily exercises. Not only will I save $25/month, I'll save about $25 in just gas if not a little more, I'll save time. My house will be cleaner, I'll get more time w/Kennedy. So not sure why I was so eager to go. I do like the social aspect & that I miss a ton already. I miss taking Powerflex which is taught my one of my closest friends (she rocks by the way). She is my motivator. So today was the 1st official day of my entire workout at home. Kennedy was able to watch tv in my bedroom, while I did 1 hour on the elliptical. I took a break to get a few things done and then I came back to my weights. Today was leg day. Everyday is cardio and abs, but then I have it broken down into legs, arms, shoulders/back, buns & abs, & just abs. So here's for trying something new. Today was a great day, I feel great. So here's to me looking great by my birthday. I want to look better at 32 than I did at 22.
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Family Photos
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
HaPpY AnNiVeSaRy!
Happy Anniversary Orville. Today is our 10yr! Wow, time sure flies. It's a been a wild & fun ride. Thanks for always being there for me. Thanks for putting up with me and all that I bring. I love you. Here's to ETERNITY!
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