Boo is TWO!

I can't believe my baby is two today! She has been such a good baby and is no longer one anymore. Toddler is her official title now.

I just wanted to post a picture of her and one with one of her birthday gifts. Yes, girl's are different. Everything pink and princessy. I know that isn't a word.

I feel the "wonderful two's"(called something else) is coming around the corner. She threw a humongous tantrum last weekend that lasted about an hour. Wow!

I love her so much!! :) She is a cutie and brightens up our days.

Happy Birthday Breck-A-Boo!!

The next Ansel Adams? Nope, the next Dana Willis!

I have always had an interest in photography. Lately, (atleast the past few years) I have said that I wanted to take classes and learn more about it.
Jake and I had our 10 year anniversary last Friday. Jake is very good at making mental notes and keeping them in his head. I am good at making mental notes but then they leave soon after.
Well, for my anniversary present he got me a new camera and had me go to a little class that is offered at a place called Pictureline. Needless to say, it mostly went over my head as I don't know much about White Balancing and such. (I hadn't even turned my new camera on yet.)
I am ready to experiment and read more about my camera and about how to take cool photos with it. If anyone knows much and is willing to take me under their wing..............I would love it.
My camera is a "starter" Canon Rebel XTi 400D. All I know is that most of the people in the class I went to have it and love it.
Thanks for being so thoughtful Jake. He is a big supporter in the "if you have a passion, do it" theory. I'm glad. I love you! Happy Tenth!

My Most Favourite Group In The World

Okay. I want to post about Jamiroquai. So many do not know who they are because they are not huge in the USA. I don't hear them on the radio. Last year, I heard one song on some station (maybe 107.9?) and I called them to let them know that I appreciated that they were playing Jamiroquai and said that eveyone should be playing them. (I'm sure the V.J. thought I was strange.)

Well, Jamiroquai has been around for a while. Their style is like a funky, disco, jazzy sort of music. Great musicians. My friend Brandi introduced them to me one night in San Clemente, CA. while driving in her Celica (cool sports car back then). It made the drive so enjoyable and I asked,"Who is this group?"

You may know them from the "Napoleon Dynamite" dance song at the end. They also have songs in the movies "Center Stage", "Devil Wears Prada", "Sweetest Thing" and more. I have every album so far(minus some imported stuff) and love them all.

This is the music you listen to when working out, cleaning house, driving and you want it loud, dancing, etc.... You cannot listen and not start moving!

**Go listen to some tunes and you will have found a new love**

I like all kinds of music (except Country, haven't been able to get into that) but Jamiroquai still remains my favourite(spelled like the British would spell it)!

It might help also, that the lead singer Jason Kay (Jay Kay) is a cutie (a not so close second to Jake).

Take a lookie below. He is funky and has style in my opinion. Oh, somewhere there are photos of a Hugo Boss photo shoot. I'm not the only one who thinks he has style. :)

Now, go find it and listen!

The Purchase.

Well, we found the new member of our family. We haven't named it yet, any suggestions are welcome.

We bought it on Friday night May 30th. We got a really good deal. I'm loving that our monthly payment is only $120 too. Haha!

Don't worry, we didn't fall for the "how much do you want your monthly payment to be?" ridiculous question.

I'm glad Jake has a reliable car to drive to work. Okay, maybe I'm a little happy that I don't have to take him and pick him up everyday too.

Here are the first photos of the car:

Hyundai Elantra '04





PS- The major oil stains on the driveway are not from this car. They are the remnants of Geo. (sniffle, sniffle)

Our little family will be growing soon.

We are trying to find a little car to add to our family! (were you thinking I was pregnant? Nope!)
We sold the Geo. It was a very sad day! Really, I came in the house and bawled after they drove off in it. It needed some repairs in order to get it registered and it would have been around $650 which is more than the car is worth. Geo went to a cute, humble 16 year old boy who was ecstatic to have it! (many have said, "Someone paid money for that car?")
Yes, it still drives!! I told the boy(while gazing off in a different direction, remembering) I was also 16 when I got the Geo. I think he thought I was strange. I also hugged the door as I got out of it. Hahahaha! Okay, I am strange. Su Lo, I know you can relate with your "Buck the Truck" when you sold it!
Anyway, I bawled because of the many memories I had with that little car(see past post about Geo) and also my Dad bought it for me and he passed away just four years ago. I felt like it was another little piece of my Dad going away. Well, I'm sentimental.
Anyway, we have been trying to find a reliable car for Jake to drive around. We were looking at Toyota's and Honda's, but with our budget the miles are too high on the one's were looking at.
So, we decided to start looking at Hyundai's. We used to have a Santa Fe which I loved!
We are looking at Elantra's and Sonata's now.
I'll let you know what we ultimately find. Until then.................

My week of niceness.

It has been so nice having Jake home for a week. I got to go to California all by myself, for a few days. Yep, no kids:) I got to see my Mom and spend some time with her. I saw my sister Robyn, who had a little girl just two weeks old. I got to spend the night at my other sisters, Melinda, and we went shopping, saw a movie, ate at the Soup Plantation. It was nice to be there. When I got back, Jake spent a day cleaning and organizing our garage. It looks fantastic now! We organized things around the house, and bought and put together a dresser from IKEA. We have desperately been needing more space to put our clothes. We have been staying up late watching TV, going to lunch during the day with only Breck. It has been a treat.
Tomorrow he starts his new job. I'm excited and hope he will love it!
I am excited to get our first paycheck too, as we had a whole week off without pay! HAHAHAHA! IT HURTS!

Me and Taylor. (She kept making faces)

Me and baby Jenna. So sweet and sqeaky!

Melinda, my sister, looking pretty.

Dave and Robyn and their new little girl. (their 2nd child)

mY HuBbY iS MoVinG oN...............

to a new J-O-B!! We are very excited about this news! He was happy to put in his notice at Goldman Sachs & Co. yesterday. It was a great job while it lasted, but too many corporate politics happening and not enough pay to deal with it all. (oh yeah, his boss was a big, fake, jerk too.)
He is starting at a company called The Modellers in a couple of weeks. No, it's not a modeling agency all though it would make sense since Jake is so tall, dark and handsome!!
It is a marketing research company and they are starting a new department and Jake is IT! He is the first guy in the dept. and they are going to build it around him.
I'm so glad he got this job and we can breathe again!
Good job Honey!

I hope I'm hooked!

Okay. I ordered it off of TV( I can't believe I did that) and I'm ready to do it daily! My usual opinions of home workouts are that they get boring to me. Well, TURBO JAM is fun and although today was my first day doing the workout, I think I really like it. Oh my gosh, my abs are nice and sore too. :) If you have seen the info-mercial and have wondered if it is what they say.............I'm not sure yet. I need to try all of the workouts and the "sculpting gloves"(wet suit material full of sand for added weight). Then I will tell you if it is. Hahahaha. The girl in it, Chalene, is quite happy and fun to workout with. (See photo of her being happy below) Thanks for the "40 minutes of being sweaty and hopefully on my way to thinness" Chalene!

A few things that make me happy:

1. Happy children
2. Warm weather (preferably 80 degrees)
3. $5 Watermelon from CostCo
4. Lakers winning
5. A minor sunburn (bad, I know)
6. Driving alone with my music loud.
7. Dating my husband. (hopefully tonight!)
8. Not having to set my alarm clock.



I hope they all happen very soon!!

Sunshine and I are pals.

Well, we just made another trip to California. It was a gorgeous 75 degrees almost everyday. Let's just say, it was soooooo hard to come back to Utah(it always is).
We did the whole Disneyland thing and it was us and 65,000 other people standing in line all day. Never again!! We will maybe go back when it is a dead day in Anaheim. Of course, it was Spring Break for many. We made it to the beach and played in the sun and sand. We had Easter dinner out in my Mom's backyard and the kids had an egg hunt. All in all it was nice to get away and see my family.
Here are some pics of the trip below.

Here is the beach I grew up going to........T Street, San Clemente. Love it!
After the beach, we went to the Rainbow Sandals Factory and shopped a little. If you don't wear them, you should.
Here we are on Disneyland Main Street for a photo.
Mom and Me in our shades.

Jonah and Gavin with cotton candy faces.

The kids in line for the Matterhorn(sp?).

Jake and the boys in Tarzan's treehouse.

Me and Su at our Arbonne booth at the San Diego Outlet Market. We had a blast hanging out and laughing hysterically all day. Our husbands were there to be really supportive since it was early morning and very hot. Fun day though!
Our booth was the most professional looking one there. Thanks to Su and Jon!! We offered sunscreen, and samples of Arbonne's energy drink, protein and fiber shakes, and the kids vitamin drink. We got to talk to many people and share Arbonne with them. It was a good experience for us.
Jake wore an Arbonne apron and helped get people over to our booth. He is so charming!

Me with my sisters, Robyn(pregnant on left), and Melinda in the middle(just barely pregnant). Happy Easter!
Cousins after Easter egg hunt. Happy to have MORE candy! Thanks Shawna for making it happen!
Me and my handsome, single brother Jeffrey.

My younger brother Andy and his wife Shawna. Kenna is their youngest daughter.

Jon and Melinda posing for me.

Me and Jakey after Easter dinner. Isn't he so cute?

Sorry Robyn, somehow I didn't get a shot of you and Dave that day. Dang it! I will post the one of you and I at your baby shower.

Here is Robyn, due in a few weeks with her 2nd baby, and its a girl! I'm so glad I got to go to your shower.

PHEWWWW!!! I'm finished posting all the pictures. Sorry about that! I love taking pictures:)

If you like piña coladas........................

I'm B-A-N-A-N-A-S!!
Okay, so I find these random little surveys on other blogs and I like to do them. Why? you ask. I don't know. I guess I like to see if the most random questions they ask result in any truths about me. I feel that this one was pretty dead on. I'm a banana! That's all there is to it, I'm a banana.

You Are a Banana

You are mellow, easy going, and a total softie on the inside. People find it really easy to get along with you. You suit most tastes. And while you're very sweet, you're not boring or ordinary. You have an attraction to the exotic, and you could show up anywhere... doing almost anything! You are spirited, energetic, and a total kick to be around. You're also quite funny. Your sense of humor is on the goofy side, and it fits you well.

What Type of Fruit Are You?

Why did the shopping cart cross the road???

Answer: Because some idiot decided to build a grocery store and have the parking lot on a slope!! (all residents near me will understand exactly what I'm saying)



This story makes me laugh all of the time. I try not to go to the Smith's on Hwy 89 but it is the closest store to me. If I am in a hurry, I go there.
A while back, I sent Jake to the store to get a few things for me. Well, it was dark, he was putting groceries in the car and looked up to see the cart flying down the hill and into the busy road. He ran after it and luckily it didn't hit any coming traffic. He was surprised it didn't smash into any cars in the lot while going down hill either. We had a good laugh and are always aware of the cart now.

Love being Lost.

Ok. I saw this on another blog. I guess I'm Desmond. For the record, I do not enjoy taking long pulls from alcohol bottles.
I enjoy watching Lost, even though it has been dragged on and on. The writers are good because they always leave me wanting more. I have to finish this show no matter what.
I still want to know what the "fog monster" is though. I also need to know who Jacob is.
Who are you most alike?

Which Lost Character Are You?

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www.arbonne.com

Okay. Every now and then I post about the business I'm doing.
Well, I have an offer that I'm extending to everyone. I need ten people in order to make this work. I am finding ways to pump up my monthly volume so I can earn points for a trip to Cancun, Mexico in October of this year. Nobody has to do this, obviously, but if you were thinking about already ordering something, or need a new skin care/makeup line, then this is it!
If ten people want to do this, then I can get them each a great deal!
Offer is as follows: Buy $100 of products and get $100 FREE.
That's it! Go to www.arbonne.com and select products and let me know what you want. I then will place the order (once I have ten willing people) and you will get $200 worth of products for exactly $123 (includes tax and shipping)!! I think it is a great deal.
There is something for everyone at Arbonne. Birthday's, anniversaries, baby/wedding shower's, Father's/Mother's Day, teacher gifts, etc.... Arbonne has a huge variety of products from amazing skin care, makeup, nutrition, weight-loss, baby care, teen line, men's line, summer line, etc..... My husband loves the men's line and uses it daily. He feels a big difference with his skin and has made shaving easier for him. (no razor burn anymore)

We just got a few new products this month. I couldn't get the pictures to copy and paste onto the blog so I just put the descriptions.

See below:
Item#: 6325
NutriMinC® RE9® REtaliate Wrinkle Filler

This go-anywhere, easy-to-use precise applicator pen delivers a dynamic formula infused with GABA and hyaluronic-silica spheres that visibly help to soften and diminish the appearance of wrinkles, crows feet, and deep lines, ensuring that you can look your best … wherever you are! 0.05 fl. oz

Item#: 6326
NutriMinC® RE9® REgain Illuminating Enzyme Peel

Illuminate your skin with an exotic cocktail of natural fruit enzymes from African papaya and Far East pineapple that gently exfoliate, revealing a more even complexion and noticeably smoother-looking skin. In just 10 minutes the peel purifies and revitalizes the look of tired skin for a more youthful, radiant appearance. 1 fl. oz

Item#: 6324
Virtual Illusion™ Makeup Primer

Create a flawless canvas for makeup application with this advanced primer. A blend of vitamins, skin-perfecting pigments, advanced cushioning and anti-aging ingredients work in harmony to help tone, smooth and minimize the visual appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores. The result is a velvety, matte, radiant finish. 1.0 fl. oz

Don't forget that what we put onto our body is absorbed into the body as well. Arbonne is pure, it is safe, and it is beneficial. I love it! I won't go back to what I used to use. I keep reading articles about harmful chemicals in products that we use and what we put on our children. Have you seen the news???

If you have any questions about any product or you live near me and you want to try something before you buy it then just email or call me. I have many of the products.
If you are interested in this offer email me too. I'm not pushy, just happy to share Arbonne with anyone. It truly is a great company and I stand behind their products.
email: thinkarbonne@yahoo.com

***Contact me by March 4th for the offer***

I will also be having an Arbonne "get-together" in March at my place.
Have a happy week!

Once upon a time................................

........there was a handsome guy named Jake. He had been home from Panama for a few months and decided to move out and live with an old mission companion named Chuck. The phone rang one afternoon and he stepped towards the phone. Little did he know his destiny would be on the other side of the phone when he answered. Their voices met for the first time as Dana called for her friend Chuck. Jake was friendly and witty and Dana was curious about the new voice who answered the phone that day. They eventually met face to face and became friends who would do everything together such as: drive-in movies, rollerblading, playing the dizzy game at the park, and going to the Clark Planetarium for laser light shows. Their friendship was unique and fun but yet, in the back of their minds they were wondering if they were more than friends. Dana would sit for hours and talk about it with her roommates ,for they never tired of the topic. Jake did not sit around and talk about it, for he is a man. One late night, they were hanging out, as they always did. Dana thought to herself, "I like this guy, and it is 3 in the morning. If we are still hanging out this late he must like me more than I think." Dana decided to plant one on his lips. They kissed for a little while and Jake told Dana that he had liked her since day #1.
The friendship turned to romance.
Dana invited him to drive with her to California to meet the folks.
After a little drama, caused by Dana, and some make-up makeouts, Jake proposed on February 13th. This caught Dana off guard as she was thinking he would have chosen the following day to propose. Jake and Dana were so happy and excited to be married in the Los Angeles LDS Temple on June 13th. They called their families and went to eat at Tony Romas "Famous for Ribs" to celebrate. They did marry, have kids, Jake finished school, and they bought their first home. They now live very happily with their cute little family. Dana is so glad Jake proposed to her ten years ago.

THE END

The happy couple!

Last one done.

Last night was our monthly craft activity for our ward. I have not been to one yet but saw this idea and signed right up. There is a girl in our ward named Sabrina who is very craft-minded! She is in charge of the craft nights. I haven't been to her house yet, but hear about how cute it is.
Anyway, last night I made a magnetic board for my boys room. I can't wait to hang it! Take a look see below. The theme for mine was "soccer", obviously! It was neat to see all of the different ones that were being made by the other gals.
Yes, I was the last one done...........but it was worth it!

Ode to Geo

Oh my dear Geo Prism. We met so many years ago. It was 1992, I was 17 and you were 2. You only had 16,000 miles then, now you have 191,000. You brought me so much joy when I drove you with the windows down and my stereo up. You kept me safe on those California highways, you brought me home very quickly when way past my curfew. You survived many trips from Utah to Cali, and now you help my husband get to and from work. You have never failed me and yet you keep going and going..... Your metallic blue paint is fading and rusting, your material roof is caving and ripping. You are not quiet now as you were when I met you. I forgive you for leaking oil on our driveway. I will stay with you until the end which I fear may be near. This is my ode to you my Geo friend.

Hahahahaha!!!

Oh.......I hope my brother and his wife don't kill me for doing this. I just wanted to post a silly video of them singing at their friends house a couple of weeks ago. I thought it was kind of cute even though they probably won't make it to Hollywood. Hahaha. They need a Mormon Idol show!! Wow, just the title alone is great........and goes right with our belief. (said sarcastically)
This is my younger brother Andy, and his wife, Shawna.

Click HERE for video.