Star Jen

Miss my husband

2011-10-08T09:13:00.000-07:00

I miss my husband terribly. I am excited because our Anniversary is coming up next weekend and I get to go see him. Since he missed my birthday and I'm going to miss his birthday we are doing a lot of celebrating and combining it all into one. I leave Thursday and get back on Monday. I am just going to hug him and not let go.
I have a new respect for all women who have husbands that have to leave for whatever reason be it travel for work or military. I don't know how they do it and me being pregnant makes it hard because my emotions are on overdrive.
Today someone asked me how I was and I said "good" and he said that can't be true. What am I supposed to do? Cry all day and feel sorry for myself? I have to stay positive and have faith that this sacrifice will be worth it for our family.
What's worse is at least I'm still in California where I have friends and family around. He has my family but no real friends yet and I think he's lonely and that breaks my heart.
We also realized that I can't travel after this trip because I will be to far along and it wouldn't be wise to go out of town in November like I wanted to.
My spirits are pretty low today.

Wow

2011-09-22T08:45:00.000-07:00

It was night 4 of me being here at my mom's alone since her and Ron are on vacation. So around 10 after the X Factor I opened my door to turn the lights off in the hall and I heard a noise coming from the bathroom. I thought it was the cat because that's where her food and water is. Nope it was a huge racoon that somehow jumped onto the counter and was eating her food. The coon just waddled away down the hall and went outh the doggie door as if to say "bye thanks for the snack"
I freaked out because I had never seen a racoon upclose let alone in the house. Why does this stuff always happen to me when my mom's away???? Really ????

2011-09-19T10:13:00.000-07:00

I am very glad the weekend is over. It's been very hard being away from my best friend and husband. I knew that Sunday was going to be the hardest because that has always been our day to spend together. I cried most of the day and couldn't seem to pull myself together.
I can't express how much I appreciate my amazing family for helping him unload the truck and unpack. I really feel like my family is so wonderful the way we all gather together to help eachother out. I know that Anthony appreciated the help also.
I miss my husband!! I miss my dog!! I know this is how it has to be for a little bit and the time will go by fast, at least that's what I'm hoping.

Big Move

2011-09-17T14:25:00.000-07:00

For the past month we've had no internet/cable or phone and it's nice be connected again.
A big day for me and my family. About two months ago Anthony and I were given a great opportunity. To move into my brother's old house in Orem UT 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath, front yard and back yard and since we've lived in an apt so long this is fun for us. We were super excited and got right to work on getting a job there. We made a trip in August and a few weeks after some interviews Tony was hired at Larry H. Miller as a service writer.
As of today Tony is on his way to Utah with all our stuff. My dad and brother-in-law Brady even came down to help us with the move. I am so thankful for their willingness and sacrifice.
The only downside is I have to stay. Since I'm insured with Kaiser and they aren't nation wide I am staying in California until baby Angelo is born. This is very difficult but we really feel like this is the right decision for us and for our family.
I just hope Utah is kind to my husband. He's never seen or been in snow in his life and I know it'll be a fun surprise for him.

It's a BOY!!!

2011-08-09T12:29:00.001-07:00

We had our big ultrasound this morning. I had to start drinking water at about 6:45 because you have to have a full bladder and have it full for an hour before your appointment. The girl doing the sonogram was super nice. She took a lot of pictures of baby Love and the baby was moving around so much most of the pictures are fuzzy. We got to see the gender and since I was lying down and the screen looked upside down I didn't see his penis very well then I was like "Ohhh there it is." We are so excited to be having a baby and I am so happy that we know now that it's a boy.
Angelo Anthony Love will be his name. That not only honors my husband but his late gradfather Angelo and his late uncle Anthony. We will call him AJ and Angelo, very Italian. I love it!!
I didn't really cry but whenever I see the baby or hear the heart beat it seems I tear up and can't stop smiling!! Tony teared up when he saw the baby and when he made calls to his family!!
It's been wonderful feeling the love of our families and friends and the wonderful words of support. We love you and we are so thankful for our growing family :)

Flutter

2011-08-04T10:41:00.000-07:00

I was lying down watching tv last night and thought I felt a little flutter. I got excited and started talking to the baby :) Just now I'm sitting reading e-mails and going on facebook and I can really feel him/her fluttering around in my belly, it is so great to be able actually be able to feel it. I was just at the Dr and we did a very quick sonogram and got to see the baby moving around. The Dr said "You have a very active baby." And it was kind of a bummer because I couldn't feel him/her. The baby was moving a lot and had it's arm up and it looked like it was waving at us saying "Hi mommy and daddy" It was so darn cute I couldn't stand it. It's fun now that I can feel him/her I talk more to my belly. Soon I get to call it a him or a her and by it's name. Angelo if it's a boy, Teresa if it's a girl :)

Things no one told me

2011-07-30T09:09:00.000-07:00

I have to say that once you get pregnant there are all kinds of people giving you advice. I have listened to most even if it's just a smile and nod. No one told me that I would start sneezing a lot with no cold just sneezing because apparently something is going on in my nose...really??? Being pregnant effects your nose? My newest discovery is my skin has been itching, mostly on my belly and a friend noticed me itching and told me not to. My skin is stretching and if I itch I will get bad stretch marks. Oh super! So as often as I can I oil my tummy up or put on body butter it doesn't seem to be helping because even right now it itches like crazy and so instead of scratching I rub my belly, that's why pregnant women are always rubbing their bellies.
I am 18 weeks now and get to find out what the sex of the baby is a week from Tuesday! Can't wait I hope that baby love is in a position so we can see clearly ;)

Another Fiasco

2011-06-29T08:00:00.000-07:00

So yesterday I receive a call from Anthony that he has a surprise for me. Now It's been my experience that his surprises hasn't always been what I expect. I felt bad that when he said he had a surprise the tone in my voice sounded very cautious of what it might be. He finally told me that he bought a crib. I was shocked, our budget is tight and I wanted to shop around and do research on safety features before we made the purchase. When I got home our little one bedroom apt was a disaster because my husband decided to put together the crib, in our living room and the baby isn't coming until DECEMBER. It was a crazy night but I do have to give it to him. The crib is beautiful and a little big but wonderful.

Tears

2011-06-19T17:14:00.000-07:00

So I always thought I was an emotional person, more emotional than most. I am a big crier, I always cried at a good chick flick, a sweet song, a sad story and so on. Now that I am pregnant my emotions have gone into over drive. I now cry over ANY movie (even comedies), a commercial, the news, EVERYTHING!! Yesterday was a rough one and I cried all day. I couldn't seem to pull it together I was proud of myself though because I didn't break down until after I had cleaned the house and washed the dog. Snaps for me. I appreciate my sister who called out of the blue and listened to me as well as my dear friend who showed up at my apt with flowers and a card :) I realize that this is normal I just didn't' realize that I would still have tears left in my body to cry while watching another movie today. I need to rehydrate!!!
If anyone has tips for helping a girl out on controlling her emotions a little bit more it would be helpful and my husband will also than you!!

Attempt at the fair

2011-06-15T09:31:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was 3$ fair day and Anthony and I wanted to go. He had the day off and I had to work in the afternoon. The distance between my work and the fairgrounds is one exit. Anthony wanted to go early so I dropped him off and then went to work. I got off work and it took me over an hour to get to the next exit. We decided to not go to the fair and I met him at a gas station.
He did get me fried pickles!!! They are so yummy and I've been craving them for a long time so that made me happy and we just went home and watched a movie. It ended up being a good night.

Great News

2011-06-14T10:39:00.000-07:00

I'm excited to announce that I am pregnant. I am now over 11 weeks. I have most of the symptoms and am hoping they go away very soon. I am sick unless I eat so I'm eating all the time. I'm starting to show a little. This past weekend I spent it with all the awesome females in my family and my sister Erin gave me 3 garbage bags full of clothes. I am so grateful because now I have more options and I don't have to try to squeeze into my other stuff.
I have had a few unexplained emotional breakdowns and my husband calls me pregnant head all the time.
Any advice would be appreciated off for now I need a banana.

News

2011-02-09T08:45:00.000-08:00

So It's been a week and I'm feeling better so I thought I'd share the latest news. Last Wednesday I started spotting and called all my friends and even my good friend that's a nurse to ask if it's normal. I thought I was ok but I kept bleeding. I was an emotional mess and cried almost all night. My sweet amazing husband was so comforting and kept reminding me that the Lord will take care of us, and we need to trust His will.
I've recieved such amazing support from friends and family and I thank all of you for that.
Church was a little more difficult than I thought because all the cute pregnant girls and new borns but I am happy for other people and I know it'll happen for me when the time is right.

First time

2011-01-29T19:57:00.001-08:00

So today I was hungry but my stomach hurt all day. I would eat and wouldn't feel better. I made a great dinner tonight pasta, chicken and broccoli, it all tasted so good. About 5 minutes later I was throwing it all up. Not a good experience. I have about 2 months of this to look forward to. Is there anything that helps???
HELP!!!

Woke up starving

2011-01-29T07:26:00.000-08:00

Anthony has been waking up super early for work the past few months. He's the kind of person that sets his alarm but pushes the snooze about 5 times. Drives me crazy.
So after eating 5 taco's last night for dinner I woke up when the alarm went off for the first time and was starving I wanted to eat the entire fridge! Is this normal I mean I do love food but at 6:00 in the morning that's just ridiculous.

Big News

2011-01-28T07:49:00.000-08:00

I am pregnant. I found out yesterday at about 1pm. I first called Anthony and he was working and busy and asked if he could call me back. When he did I told him and I think he already knew what I was going to say. I told him I'm pregnant and he kept saying "Are you sure?" "Really" "Are you sure?" All I could say was "Yep"
I called my mom and my older sister Erin and Anthony called his dad Vincent.
When he got home I gave him a hug and told him he's going to be a daddy. He got emotional because he wants to name the baby after his grandfather Angelo if it's a boy, or his grandmother Theresa if it's a girl. I am ok with that if I get to do the middle name.
Last night I put my hand on my stomach and whispered to the baby that I am very happy.
I feel so excited, nervous, happy, and just humbled that a life is growing inside of me.
These next few months will be such an amazing journey and I will document it.

Thankful

2010-10-23T13:37:00.000-07:00

Thank you doesn't come close to what I want to say to all who made our wedding day absolutely perfect.
First of all almost all of my enormous family was in attendance. We did miss my sister Sarah, her two boys Damon and Carson and My brother-in-law Matt and nephew Brad. Everyone else was there.
All the men helped the day before to set up the Christmas lights on the trees, they also taped down the extension cords and it was so great!! Also the day of they set up over 100 chairs out on the lawn and we didn't even get to use them because of the weather. After the ceremony they wiped down the chairs when it was dry.
All the women helped too, with food and drinks and decorating the tables. My heart is so full right now. I feel so blessed.
Mom was amazing too! For months we planned this event and she definately had a vision and when it came true it was beautiful. We did have our moments when we would disagree but it didn't last long. I honestly cherish those times of planning because mom and I got very close.
Ron was the hero of the night because he had his stereo. When the dj's speaker blew up (not really) he was there to save the music.
Dad and Joyce was very helpful as well, they provided the wonderful dinner and dad kept a smile on my face so I wouldn't be shaking as he walked me down the isle. I did cry a little but only because I felt the love that was in the room and was very overwhelmed.
I love you all and thank you for your support, friendship, smiles, and love.
Mrs. Love :)

It's Happened

2010-08-27T10:49:00.000-07:00

OK so since I've been a single girl for a long time and I've seen a lot of friends and family get married. The one thing you notice is the ring. Especially in church. Usually the girl sits on the right side of the guy and in the middle of the service meeting she scratches his back to "show off" her bling.
Well it's happened to me.
I have become that girl.
Last night Tony surprised me with my bling. I wasn't expecting it at all. He comes in the house and in a stern voice says "We need to talk" I'm thinking what did I do??? Then he says we need to sit and talk, I go to take a seat at the dining room table (at mom's) and he says "No I want you to sit there" and points to another chair. I'm getting nervous and wondering what is going on. He then grabs my left hand and says "I'm going to need this back" and starts pulling off my ring. The silver wedding band he proposed with. I was like "WHY???" He then pulls out a box with the diamond ring (I should say diamonds :) and says "This one is better."
It is so pretty and I can't stop looking at it and smiling. So now I have the bling and I just feel like showing it off. I feel like such an idiot. I have become the girl that I always laughed at. I am such a dork.
Anyway so I get the band when we get married in October.
It was a pretty good night to say the least.

The Proposal

2010-06-16T17:54:00.000-07:00

Last night Tony proposed to me!!!
I was not expecting it at all. We had gone to pick out rings for me and decided on a ring with a Sapphire and two diamonds on each side. So we are getting it made and it's taking a while. I am one that needs to practice patience and can't seem to wait.
We were talking last night and Tony said that it's going to be a while longer for the ring because of this...and that...and I suggested we get a decoy ring just so I can have something on my finger. He said no :(
We were on our way to our Book of Mormon study group when we had this conversation. When we got in we settled in had a song and prayer and then Tony pipes in and says "I have an announcement" and he stands up. I'm thinking what is he doing???? Then I see a ring box in his hand and I almost had a heart attack. He goes down on one knee and asks if I would marry him and I said YES!! I was so excited that I just took the ring out of the box and put it on my finger. I didn't even wait for him to put it on me. OOPS. I guess Tony didn't realize how long I've been waiting for this day. I was so embarrassed by it all and everyone applauded and took pictures with their camera phones :)
It may have not been the most romantic moment but it was memorable. I will never forget it. I love Tony so much. He is amazing and he even has made the commitment to be baptized.
A good week all together.

Dresses

2010-06-13T19:24:00.001-07:00

So as any bride will testify finding the dress is a fun and interesting task. Not only do you have to find a dress to wear on a very important day but you have to choose a dress for bridesmaids and flower girls.
I am fortunate that I already have my dress. I'm wearing my mom's wedding dress, from when she married my step-dad Ron. It's beautiful, flowy and makes me feel very pretty. Plus she's also done the alterations herself. She is simply amazing.
Finding the bridesmaids dresses has also been a dream I mean nightmare but I did find it.
I found it
http://www.davidsbridal.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplayView?storeId=10052&catalogId=10051&categoryId=3001919&currentIdx=0&subCategory=-49998493%257c3001480%257c300191&catentryId=2000993&sort
I couldn't copy the dress for some reason but check it out. The color is Truffle and it's gonna look so beautiful on my girls.

This is my flower girls dress. Maddie and Lauren are going to be my flower girls. I am so excited.
My theme is fall since our date is October. And my colors are brown and orange.
:) That's it for now

Plans

2010-06-10T12:41:00.000-07:00

So my computer is still down and I don't have pictures yet but I thought it might be fun to blog about my wedding plans.
Tony and I are getting married on October 16th of this year. I don't have the ring yet and so the proposal wasn't formal. We were just talking and he said that he found the woman that he wants to spend the rest of his life with. I was in shock!! At that point we hadn't been dating long but I also knew that I loved him very much. He then asked if I would marry him and I without thinking said "Yes".
After that we made the nessicary arrangements for our paretns to meet and we also made a special trip to Utah so he could meet my father and ask his permission. It was so great to see the family and spend time with most of them.
I am so greatful for Tony and what a wonderful man that he is. He loves me dispite my crazy moments and is completely patient with me. I love him for his sence of humor and ability to make me laugh.
My mom and I have been taking the task to plan the wedding ourselves and since mom is a very organized person we are doing good!!
Keep checking back and I will let you know how things are going
much love
Jenny

Backwards

2009-07-13T11:05:00.001-07:00

Tasha and Janet :)

As usual my posts are out of order. Oh well get used to it. When we were in LA we went to this cute 50's diner and the walls and celing were covered in posters and magazine covers from that era.

We all had a good time.

LA to Santa Barbara

2009-07-13T10:58:00.000-07:00

oops this one is a random pic of us at in-n-out on our way to the reception. We ate like crazy and today all I want is to eat veggies!!! I need nutrients. :)

From LA we went to Santa Barbara for the reception. It was a long drive in a lot of traffic but we made it and the reception was a great party. Since Nicole is from Hawaii there were a few cultural dances and then a DJ got everyone else dancing too. It took us a while to hit the floor but then Thriller came on and we had to dance a bit before we headed home.

On our way home Michelle plugged in her i-pod and was the DJ and kept us all awake singing to awesome tunes.

LA Temple pics

2009-07-13T10:53:00.000-07:00

This past weekend I drove up to LA with 3 friends: Tasha, Michelle and Janet to go to our friends wedding on Saturday. We drove up after work on Friday and spent the night in LA and then went to the temple Saturday monrning for the sealing. The LA temple is HUGE and very beautiful

This is Nicole and her husband Andy as they were coming out of the temple. She's my good friend from the ward I'm in. She looked amazing

Late pics

2009-07-09T14:45:00.001-07:00

Ya so I'm late posting my pictures of the 4th. I had a good time. My roommate Tasha had her friend Kat come visit. She was super cool and since Tasha had to work a 24hr shift Saturday I got to hang with Kat for the day. We went to Poway for a bbq during the day and I know it sounds exausting but we just sat around and talked then we went home for a nap, I told you we were exausted.

On to Harbor Island for fireworks an another...bbq. We had a great time and the fireworks were awesome over the bay with the full moon.

Turkey Stampede

2009-07-01T10:03:00.000-07:00

I went to the San Diego Fair again yesterday and we saw these turkeys racing. It was so funny and crazy. I was trying to get it on youtube but can't set it up but here's the link.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOYkXdqQVec
You should visit it.

Go Padres

2009-06-30T12:54:00.000-07:00

As a ward we went to a Padres game and sat on the lawn

it was a lot of fun.

The Padres lost but we didn't really watch the game anyway

just sat around had hotdogs and popcorn and talked.

This is Natalia, my roomie Tasha and I

It was such a nice night, not to cold and we had a great time.

Dahra's House

2009-06-29T15:39:00.000-07:00

Dahra made one too and let me tell ya. It took a lot of time and she got super mad if you even made a noise but she finally did it. We're working on her patience when things don't go her way.

House of Cards

2009-06-25T10:52:00.000-07:00

Paige made these house of cards. It took her so long and she tried so hard when she was done she was so proud of herself. She was also very worried about anyone bumping the table and knocking it over and for good reason.

Sushi Saturday

2009-06-22T16:48:00.001-07:00

Sushi Saturday

2009-06-22T16:41:00.000-07:00

Some good friends of mine that I work with in the temple invited some of us to go to their house and learn from a real sushi master how to make sushi. We had so much fun. To be honest I forget the names of all the rolls we made but took pictures of them all. I didn't realize that once rolled they all look the same. :) I'm such a goof.
We ate like kings. It was fantastc!!!

Disaster in the Kitchen

2009-06-19T16:37:00.000-07:00

No I didn't burn it down, something happend to the dishwasher. It was a great stress relief for some reason. I was laughing so hard as I mopped up the suds.

Ice Cream Cupcakes

2009-06-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

It's kind of dark but we made ice cream cupcakes. It was a good messy time.

Fun with Kids

2009-06-19T16:30:00.000-07:00

Dahra made up a game today. It was so cute. She and Paige got some dress up clothes on and then one person goes in another room and changes one thing in their wardrobe and comes out and the other person guesses what's different. I had to take some shots they are to fun sometimes.

School's Out For Summer!!

2009-06-18T09:08:00.000-07:00

So it's the first week of summer and it's only half way through the week and the kids are driving eachother nuts. Dahra's getting bossy and Paige has lost all her manners sigh...but for a while my bribing trick was working for over 3 weeks I didn't have to give them a time-out at all!! Everyone's entitled to a bad day. I'm hoping for more good days ahead.

Enough about work...I am having a lot of fun with my roommate Tasha. She's so much fun and we get along so great! She's very extraverted and I'm the opposite so we mesh well. I need to be more social.

I am getting very excited for the sisters retreat. I can't wait to cook for you all and show off my mad skills. Yesterday Lindsey asked if I was good. Good? Ya baby, I am!! I know what I'm doing.

I haven't taken any pics but will put some up soon love you

Gummy Bear song 'nuff said

2009-05-07T09:47:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC_hF31z130

2009-05-07T09:21:00.001-07:00

Ok Why is it that when I load a picture they aren't in the same order. It's messing me up but I guess it goes with the whole RANDOM theme.
More California Adventure pictues. It was a long and fun day. I will post my Disneyland pictures later. That was a fun day too.

We're just a bunch of posers

2009-05-07T09:14:00.000-07:00

California Adventure!!! So I can't get this to stop underlining what I type. Oh Well

Who's Tired to waiting in this stupid line???

Dave is...

Natalia is...We all were

2009-05-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

So I don't get much of a chance to dress up so I took a lot of pictures. Here's more.

New roomie Tasha with her hot Swedish date

2009-05-07T09:05:00.000-07:00

At a church dance I got all dressed up.

Took the kids bowling when they were home for spring break, their cousins were in town so it was a great time for all.

Up date

2009-05-07T09:04:00.000-07:00

Ya so it's been almost a month since I updated this thing but in my defense my computer doesn't work at my new place yet so I brought my computer to work today and uploaded all my pictures so here it is my random, fun, mostly crazy life...enjoy

Soooo Long

2009-04-13T09:29:00.000-07:00

Ya so it's been ages since I've updated this thing. I moved into my new place last weekend and am pretty much settled in. I'm glad I don't have a lot of furniture, that would have been a nightmare!!
My new roomie is Tasha and she's great. So nice and we're having fun together.
I didn't have to work on Friday so Tasha and some other people from my ward got together and went to Disneyland!! It was magical!! We also got a 2 for 1 deal since we are so cal residence. So I get to go to California Adventure park for FREE!!!! Gotta love that.
My computer isn't working right now so no pics yet. I love you and hope your Easter was as awesome as mine was. I just had a great dinner with mom and Danielle.
Love ya

Day at the spa

2009-03-18T18:46:00.000-07:00

Not for me but the kids. After homework the girls sometimes get bored with the same thing we do everyday. So I asked Dahra if she wanted to do a spa treatment? I was glad when she said yes. Paige said no because she was busy trying to get her lose tooth out. Her tooth did come out and she was so excited. I'll take a pic soon.
But for Dahra's spa treatment I soaked her cute little feet in the sink and some bath salts. Then I massaged them with lotion and painted her toes. She doesn't like her nails painted. She then wanted to do a facial. So I just put a warm wet cloth on her face and then cut up some cucumbers and put them on her eyes. It was fun to make her feel special and pretty.

What to do?

2009-03-12T19:59:00.000-07:00

Ok so I just read a great article that eased my mind and heart about an issue that is close to my heart. Apparently HBO plans to show the sacred cerimony that is performed in the temple. What a crazy thing first of all. I know non-members and even some members may be curious as to what goes on inside and why we don't talk abou it. The reason is because it's God's house and it is holy and I believe sacred things shouldn't be talked about like the weather.
Here's the link to the article
http://newsroom.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/eng/commentary/the-publicity-dilemma
Also I am reminded by a quote by Joseph Smith
The standard of truth has been errected no unhallowed hand will stop the work from progressing. Persecusions my rage, mobs may combline armies may assemble calumny may defame. But the truth will go forth boldly, nobly and independent. Until it has penetrated every contentent, visited every cline,swept every country and sounded in every ear till the purposes of God shall be accomplished and the great Jehovah shall say the work is done!!!

I'm sorry if this sounds preachy and like I'm on a soap box but I do have a testimony of the Church of Jesus Christ. I love my savior and am so thankful for his mercy and love. May we all live our lives to mirror him.
I love you all

Ho Hum

2009-03-07T14:43:00.000-08:00

Just another Saturday here in sunny San Diego. I just read Megan's blog and she's right. We don't communicate much and facebook is just another way for us to have these instant conversations. I am greatful for the internet cuz my phone bill would be pretty high if I was to call all ya'll.
Anyway I am doing well. I have decided to move out and move into another apt. I would be saving money and that is a good thing for me at this time.
I am very sad to leave Danielle. She's my best friend and we've lived together for over 3 years now. It is really great to live with someone you get along with so well.
Right now I am house/dog sitting again just for a day and it is always weird to be in a big house all by myself.
So that's what's going on with me kind of boring, kind of just ho hum but that's it.
Love you all

Week Off

2009-02-21T16:01:00.000-08:00

This week the girls had no school. For "President's Day" I guess they get the whole week to honor our presidents. So we got creative and a budget to do all kinds of fun things.

One highlight was a show. They call it practice and I get to watch and then they choriograph a dance to go along with the song. The song is usually off the SpongeBob Square Pants CD. But It was so cute to see them perform

A big thing we did was going ice skating at the UTC mall. It was kind of expensive but a lot of fun and very cold. They didn't want to hold my hand and they stayed close to the wall. But we went around about 3 times before they got bored and wanted to leave. Sigh then it was on to the next activity.

Of course we did a lot of baking. Dahra has an easy bake oven and we made waffles, doughnuts, and muffin tops this week. Dahra loves to cook and Paige sometimes does too but mostly she likes to eat what we make.

We also went to a park for the afternoon and Paige brought sidewalk chalk and made a hop scotch that went up to 100. It was so cute and some of the squares were so small they'd only fit her foot but she did it. She was so proud of herself and I was with out my camera.

Valentine's Day

2009-02-15T10:22:00.000-08:00

For the big V-Day I got together with some of my good friends. We ate yummy strawberry shortcake dessert and watched The Secret Life of Bees. Awesome movie. I was even festive with my pink shirt and pink rainbows (yes we do wear flip flops in Feb :) I am very blessed to not only have so many people in my life that I love but also people that love me.

Hope your Valentine's Day was sweet no matter who you shared it with. Love you all

Doors

2009-02-08T11:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I went with my good friend Jonnelle to LA. Her friend Mike tagged along. It's been rainin alot for the past few days (alot for San Diego that is) and yesterday this rainbow kept coming out. At one point it was a full rainbow not just one side. It was awesome I haven't seen a full one in a long time.

The reason we went to LA was to Whiskey a go go to see wild child which is a Doors cover band. They were awesome. They did two sets and played songs I knew and didn't know. The club was packed I felt like a sardine but we had a blast. Crazy thing he looked just like Jimmy.

Utah Trip

2009-02-04T19:36:00.000-08:00

I can't tell you how it filled my heart to go home for a while. It was a short trip (as always) but amazing. I had a great time with all of you I think the only one I didn't get to see was Katie and Rick. Hanging with Erin was so fun and Ethan is a joy.

Simeon was such a cuddle bug. He would give me kisses and hugs all the time. It was so great, that's what being an aunt is all about. He also loved the treats I had. And I enjoyed giving him lots and lots of sugar. Sorry Becky :)

Briggs was a lot of fun too. It took a bit for him to warm up to me but Sunday morning he helped me make breakfast. He is wonderful!!

Gavin was also so sweet he is such a good baby. I love hanging with the kids they make you laugh and I can't get enough.

Seeing Jeff was also a highlight. 2 years is a long time and Jeff has grown (spiritually) so much. It was nice to catch up for a breif moment. Thanks to Joyce for having us over for dessert. I love pie :)

I cought Ethan going up the stairs. He is so fun as are Maddie and Lauren. I had fun with them too.

I got to hang with Megan and Joe for a while too. Megan is so fun and we laugh all the time. It's so great to spend quality time with you all. I am so blessed to have an amazing family. All of you are so wonderful and so talented. I love you and I cry a little every time I have to fly back.

I will come home again soon and will definetly see my awesome sisters at our next retreat.

Zoo trip

2009-02-04T19:27:00.000-08:00

Another fun Zoo trip. My roommate had an extra ticket and who can pass up the Wild Animal Park?

This Rhino was one of the older ones, a female, it was so cute to see her marching along slowly

Isn't he so cute, he was looking out for his friends that were asleep. He kept looking at us and then other people back and forth. Protecing them

Reunited

2009-01-13T20:40:00.000-08:00

So one of my old companions contacted me and said she was in town. Sister Reese (in the purple) and Sister Henrie (in the black strips) are cousins and I got to serve with both of them. It was fun to have dinner and hang out, and talk about old times on the mission.
We did a lot of laughing and catching up. It's always fun to reconnect with friends.

The Shack

2009-01-07T17:35:00.001-08:00

This is an awesome book that I highly recomend. It was a Christmas gift from Ron. He gave one to me, mom, his mom, a lady named Elizabeth and the list goes on. I read it in about a week and loved it.
It basicly talks about the relationship between God and us, his children.
I feel eternaly greatful for His love, grace and mercy in my life. I've made a lot of stupid decisions and He loves me anyway. How lucky are we!!!
Please read this you will be truely touched by Gods love and how big it really is.
I love you all so much and count you among my many blessings.

Happy New Year

2009-01-01T14:44:00.000-08:00

Me and my buddy Cassie

So it's the first day of 2009. How cool is that!! I hooked up with a few gal-pals and went up to Corona for the night. Little did I know that we would be the youngest of the group. Everyone else was 50 or above (not that there's anything bad with that it was just a surprise is all) And it was on a COW FARM. Getting out of the car was so rancid I thought I was going to gag.

Needless to say it was an interesting night.

Happy 2009 everybody.

Christmas this year for me...

2008-12-26T17:41:00.000-08:00

Christmas this year has been a lonely one for me. I thought I'd be ok with not going home for Christmas but it was hard. It was good though to have mom around. We got to spend some quality time together (mostly baking and eating). Mom has been fun to hang out with. I was also house sitting for all this week and am glad to be back in my little apt.
We had Christmas Eve at Vivian's house and had an amazing dinner. Then we opened a few gifts.

Ron got a space ship robe. I could not stop laughing so I put the camera in front of my face so no one would notice. I don't know why I thought it was so funny.

yummmmm pie!!!

I thought this one of mom and I was really good. We're so lucky to have such an amazing and beautiful mother

These pic's are all out of order... Ron is carving the lamb. It was so good, we had more the next day. Gotta love mom's leftovers.

Merry Christmas I love you all

Top Gun

2008-12-08T13:10:00.000-08:00

So I know ya'll have seen Top Gun. Tom Cruise before his crazy days, awesome uniforms ;) and all that. In the movie they talk about going to Mira Mar which is right by where I live. It has become a daily occurance to see jets flying and it's awesome to see. Today as I was driving home for a quick errand there was a lot of unexpected traffic and the radio announced that a jet crashed into a house and incinerated it!!! A few surrounding houses were also burned and that is literaly BLOCKS away from me. Crazh eh? Just another day here in sunny SoCal.

Thankful For

2008-12-01T18:54:00.000-08:00

I am thankful for great road trips (even if they are by myself)
I got back yesterday from a great trip to Amy's. It was so nice to get away and relax. I am thankful for Amy, Matt, Bradley (by the way he still calls us aunties) Gevrey and Evan.
I am not thankful that when I got there and fired up my camera the battery died and I forgot the charger!!! I am thankful that Adri took some awesome pictures and will be posting them soon so I can steal them from her.
I am very thankful for my awesome family!!! My awesome BFF and roommate Danielle.
The ups and downs of life. I love you all and am so thankful for YOU!!

Halloween

2008-11-01T15:59:00.000-07:00

Danielle Hosted a pumpkin carving party. It was a lot of fun. She even had carmel apples. They were soooo amazing. I couldn't eat it all.

Yumm.. they were super hard to bite and very messy

After carving I got dressed up and went to a party. The family I work for has a huge halloween party every year and they spend all of Sept and Oct preparing their garage and transforming it into a haunted maze. It's lots of fun. My custume was last minute and cost 0.00$. Gotta love that.

tagged again

2008-11-01T15:41:00.000-07:00

I got tagged by one of my companions. Sister Cox. This one you go to your picutre files and go to the fourth file. Then you pick the fourth picture.

This is me and my good friend Leah at a Padres game. My boss got season tickets and when he couldn't go to a game he'd give them to me. They were awesome seats. I think I got to go three times and it was great. Leah is awesome and I'm so sad but she moved to Colorado this week. I'll miss her.

I tag: Erin, Megan, Adri, Sarah and Becky.

Have fun.
:)

Crazy weekend!!!

2008-10-22T17:54:00.001-07:00

For me it all started on Thursday when I went by mom's to say hi. She was supposed to go to Las Vegas that day but decided to go Friday. She wanted me to go with her to drive together. I wasn't sure I could get the time off but I asked anyway and was very surprised when I was told it would be fine to take half of Friday off.
Mom and I drove down and had a good time. We did get a little lost due to some mapquest bogus directions luckly I have some connections in Vegas and was guided in the right direction. From there mom and I went to St George to stay the night at their condo.

I'm so glad I went to support Sarah in her graduation. She's very talented at what she does (as are all my awesome sisters and sister-in-law)

When Sarah walked by with her new and Hot hair color mom and dad both didn't recognize her. Only I did. It was pretty funny. I love the color though and I think you should keep it Sarah!

Crazy weekend!!!

2008-10-22T17:43:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of Provo/SLC mostly of the kiddies.

Crazy weekend!!!

2008-10-22T17:34:00.001-07:00

Saturday Mom and I drove with Sarah, Damon and Carson up to Provo. It was a very quick drive. We made it in about 31/2 hours. Not bad. We made it in time to hang out with Lindsey for a bit then we went to dinner at Bombay House to celebrate Arlin's B-day!!! I loved it. It was so great to see everyone.

I love how Joe jumped in this pic because as we all know Joe hates being photographed.

I love this one of me and Meg

Crazy weekend!!!

2008-10-22T17:19:00.001-07:00

Saturday night after a lot of fun times at Lindsey's house I stayed over at Erin's. It's always fun to wake up to little voices saying "Good morning Auntie Jenny." I love it. Even though it started at 9 I went to church with Erin, Maddie and Laure. Mike and Ethan stayed home sick. Poor fellas. Church was great and there was even cake so who can complain?!?

After we went for a ride/walk up a canyon I don't remember the name but it was beautiful to see the colorful leaves.

Maddie is so cute posing for the camera

Lauren on the steps looking so pretty

Look at that face!!!! Sooo cute!

I love my sisters!! I was telling mom on the drive over how lucky I am that I get along with my siblings. I love you all so much.

Tagged

2008-10-07T19:25:00.000-07:00

Tara tagged me and I guess I'm supposed to write 7 things about myself. To some it may be easy but sitting here alone in my apt trying to think of 7 uniqe things is difficult so here it goes.

1. I love scary books and scary movies. I've read almost 30 books this year and most are by Stephen King. Mostly due to the fact that the family I work for has a large library of his work.
I also love scary movies but it's really no fun watching them by yourself a pillow can't hold you back.

2. I love vampires. The twilight series was good and I've also read a lot of Ann Rice but there's just something about this villan that I love. I've even tried to write a story myself of a kick ass female vampire, it's still in the works.

3. I hide chocolate in my night stand. Ya I'm sure my sisters are laughing becasue I used to hide my candy from them because they'd always steal my stuff. So I still hide it, old habbits die hard.

4. My eyes, the color is pretty unique and I do get a lot of compliments on them but what I was going to share is they water all the time, it's like I'm crying but I'm not. Mostly when it's cold or when I'm scared it drives me crazy.

5. I have a huge DVD collection over 200. I have a membership with Columbia House and they love me plus I go to target or wal-mart and get good deals.

6. I also have a big collection of purses. I love them. I expecially love it when Bath & Body Works or Victoria's Secret sells a purse full of lotion. 2 for one who can pass that deal?

7. Ugghhh I seriously can't think of anything else so I'll let you do it. Post a comment and let me know what's unique about me.

I tag
Rebecca
Megan
Lindsey
Aunt Nicki
Dad
Adrien
Sarah

Cookin with Mom

2008-10-07T10:03:00.000-07:00

Sunday was conference and although I tried to stay awake I fell asleep for most of it. Oops looks like I'll be reading them next month.
So I invited myself to dinner at Vivians and thought I'd help mom out in the kitchen. Actually mom didn't give me much choice in the matter I was put to work doing all the chopping.
It was actually a lot of fun. We chopped and chatted and talked about what to do with the potatoes ect ect...It's moments like that that made me realize that I love to cook and really have a passion for making good food and making people happy. Following my dreams can be scary and I feel like I'm in the dark a lot but I really want to share my passion and do it with children. I've decided to start a cooking class for kids. It's hard work and I'm no where finished but it's something I want to try. I cook with Dahra(8) and she loves it. I teach her how to chop and how to make things look pretty on a plate. We have a lot of fun.
I got a cool gift from my roommate Danielle. It's a silver ring that's inscribed with the words When you have faith...anything is possible. I believe that to be true.
I love you all and thanks for all your love and support. How lucky am I to come from such a rockin family!!

30!!!

2008-10-02T09:03:00.000-07:00

Ok so my big day has come and gone and I must say it was awesome. Thanks to ya'll for your sweet birthday wishes. It started out with Danielle surprising me with roses on our kitchen table. How lucky am I to get flowers for by b-day?!? Then it was a full day of work but I was in a great mood so it was good. I got a lot of calls and test messages from everyone and thank you!!! Then I got to go to a kind of mock rock show. There's a place in Pacific Beach and they have a show on Wednesday nights with this heavy metal rock band, but they make fun of it too. They have wigs and leather pants and everything. It was so funny!!! They played some good cover songs too.
Tonight the birthday celebration continues with dinner with Danielle, Mom and Ron. Since mom's b-day is tomorrow we decided to celebrate it tonight. Should be fun.
Thanks again to everyone who made my day so special. I love you!!!

Birthday Bash

2008-09-28T11:15:00.000-07:00

So like an idiot I have no pictures to document this but Friday me and 3 other girls had a huge birthday bash. We discovered that our birthday's were only a few days apart and we should have one big party to celebreate. It was awesome and we had it outside at these great apartments by the pool that had a fireplace and bbq and waterfall and everything.
We even took turns hitting a pinata (which i haven't done since who knows when). It was so great and made me more and more excited for my birthday. ;)
30 flirty and thriving!!!
Since Nicki, Rick, Suzie and Seth were in town I took Suzie along with me and turns out we have the same birthday. Crazy huh?!? It was fun having Nicki here. I was very busy but got to spend some good time with them. Thanks Rick for the klondikes!!

Fall is back and so are the spiders

2008-09-28T11:04:00.000-07:00

Here are the creepy crawlies that scare the you know what out of me.

Vegas Baby

2008-09-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

Viva Las Vegas baby. I had such a fun time. Damon had his birthday and he showed me all his awesome Pokemon cards. He has a lot. The only crapy thing was I got sick. Not sure how but I still am getting over a cold. It sucks but I don't regret the trip.

Carson has alot of cards too. He is such a fun kid

It was also great to hang out with Sarah. How lucky am I to have such an awesome sister.

Never Ment To Be

2008-09-14T10:19:00.000-07:00

Danielle and I were supposed to go to a concert last night and when we got there we found out that Counting Crows was cancled but Augustana and Maroon 5 were still playing. We have both already seen Augustana and they were great. We saw them at House of Blues. They are from Encinitas and so it's cool to support your local bands but we weren't thrilled about Maroon 5 so we decided to go for the refund and saw a movie. It was still fun to hang with my bff.

Patience my dear, patience

2008-09-10T19:50:00.000-07:00

I'll give a buck to anyone that can tell me what Disney movie that's from....
OK so I am the most impatient person. I think God is really trying to teach it to me but my pride and stupid stubbornness is getting in the way. I was in the temple last night and I was getting dressed after the session and I just felt like every thing's going to be ok.
I just want things now. I'm sick of waiting. I hate wait (another buck for that one too).
I am enjoying the ride though I'm on the roller coaster of life and right now I'm headed up. Up and up and up it's boring and there's not much to see and it's a little difficult but soon I'll go down and that's the best because that's when I get the butterflies in my stomach and my arms go up and it's great.
So sorry this is random. I'm just sitting and waiting.
Sigh

Another Game

2008-09-09T19:04:00.000-07:00

Another awesome Padres Game was last night. They actually won against the Dodgers 4-0. Maybe I'll get lucky and get Chargers tickets too, then actually ask a guy to the game. ;)

Stash Bash

2008-09-09T18:58:00.001-07:00

Me, Michelle, Jenny and Tasha
Michelle and Tasha being creative with their Stash

Some friends of mine had a "Stash Bash" they were celebrating the mustache. I personaly am not a huge fan of the mustache but we had a good time. They were giving out some that you could tape on and they tickled like crazy.

Some of the girls didn't want to ware a stash so we got creative. Like my friend Stacy putting it on her cup. It's always fun to hang out with my awesome friends.

Look at that face

2008-09-06T14:32:00.000-07:00

This is what I had to look forward to every day. Mom's puppies are so darn cute and so excited all the time. They were a lot of fun to take care of and not a lot of work. Yeah!!!!!
I believe this is Tuah and the other one on Cohn(I don't know how to spell their names.)

Cohn was super interested in the bone and when I threw it a short distance he would run and get it but if I threw it to far he'd go half way and then come back to me. He also loved having his belly rubbed. He'd get so excited in fact that he' pee every time. That part, not so much fun.
So mom and Ron when ever your wanting to head to St George I'd love to watch them.

More house sitting adventures

2008-09-04T09:01:00.000-07:00

So this summer I have done a lot of house sitting. For both mom & Ron and the family I work for. About 5 times during the past 3 months. It's like a mini vacation and it's fun at first but then I miss my apt, my roommate, my bed etc... Anyway so this last weekend I was at mom & Ron's (They were in St George). I can't remember what day but I was making myself some dinner and I turned around and looked on the floor and there was a dead MOUSE!!!! So gross!!!
It was also kind of sad too because I just finished reading The Green Mile and in it has this cute special mouse. So I had to clean it up and I really really didn't want to.
I'll post some fun pics of mom's puppies. They are so darn cute and so full of energy. I have to admit I stepped on them a few times on accident of course. They just are small and get right under your feet. Also I learned not to wear shorts because they scratched up my legs a lot.

Vorkink Visit

2008-08-17T10:56:00.000-07:00

Erin, Mike, Madelyn, Lauren and little Ethan came for a week visit. It was so good to see them. Erin usually comes like once a year but this time there were two extra boys and that made it so great. Erin is so much fun to hang out with. They let me tag-a-long with their beach going.

Look at these beautiful girls and their bright smiles. I had a blast hanging out with them and learning more about what they're doing in their lives. Maddy and Lauren are so different but so much fun. They ketp asking funny questions like "Did you ever fight with your sisters?" I had to smile and say "Ya but now we are all best friends. I am so lucky to have them as my sisters."

On Sunday afternoon we went to LaJolla shores to see the seals and hang out. It was a fun beautiful day.

Vorkink Visit

2008-08-17T10:44:00.001-07:00

Here are some of my favorite pics of Ethan. He is such a cutie. I got to babysit the kids while the "grown-ups" went to a nice fancy dinner. It's been a long time since I've babysat a baby. I'd forgotten what hips were for. The kids were great even after Ethan's diaper change he went to bed without to much fuss.

Mom looks great in this one. She still has her special touch. 10 kids will do that to ya I guess.

Look at that hair. So cute and his face...could you die?

Padres

2008-08-17T10:29:00.001-07:00

My friend Michelle and I went to the Padres game on Friday. We had great seats and it was a lot of fun. Padres lost :( but we made the best of it.

After the game there was a fireworks show. It was awesome. Then all down town got all smokey.

San Diego News

2008-08-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

The girls seem to make everyday fun. One morning last week before they were off to their day camps (Dahra is in soccer and Paige is in Art) they wanted to play news caster.
Paige was in front of the Camera and Dahra was the camera woman. It was so cute to see them be so creative. Paige even used paper and tapped it twice on her "desk".
I got to be involved too. My segment was Wendy with the weather. :)

She used all kinds of stuff for props to record the show. So fun
Paige's news was mostly about the earth quake that we didn't really feel.

Rumble Rumble Rumble

2008-07-29T21:42:00.000-07:00

So today (not sure what time) there was a 5.8 earthquake. It was up north of here. Close to LA and it was felt down here in SD and in some cases all the way in Vegas. I didn't really feel it. I think I felt dizzy and unstable but I thought it was my smoking pot! Just kidding. :)
I am kind of a clumsey girl so I thought it was just me and then I heard it announced on the radio and was happy that I'm not losing my mind.

Pine Wood Durby

2008-07-27T10:57:00.000-07:00

Last night our ward had a pine wood durby activity. It brought me back to the day of the daddy daughter dates. Dad and I made an awesome black car and I don't remember the number we chose but dad let me sand it and paint it. He also put some stuff on the wheels to make it go faster and I believe if my memory is correct we won. I think dad mostly wanted to beat the Mildenstines. :)

My friend Tasha made a So Cal Jeep with a surf bord and everything

Me, Cassie and Megan

Jane, Melissa and I. I work in the temple with these girls and I don't know if it's bad that we have so much fun together.

Holy &$@%(insert your own word)

2008-07-26T17:39:00.000-07:00

Ok so today after I worked at the templ I tried to take a nap but couldn't sleep so I decided to go running. I usually go in the evening after work at this awesome trail right by my apt. I don't know the distance but it's a great workout and gets me outside in the fresh air.
So instead of running tonight I went at about 3:00 and as Adri taught me I picked up a nice size rock for protection and started on my way. I got around the first corner when something caught my eye. A snake. I froze in awwh at it and notice it's rather large head and the tail
it was . . . a rattle snake. I've never seen one close up. It uncoiled its self and hissed at me a bit but I stood still. I couldn't believe it. I guess that's why I go in the evening when it's cooler. I was creeped out for the rest of my jog and was worried another one would pop out but no, I only saw bunnies, squirrles, sparrows and lots of bugs.
So there's my crazy moment for the day.
Peace out

Mission Comp

2008-07-23T19:49:00.001-07:00

It's a small world after all. I got to have lunch with one of my old missionary companions. "Sister Henrie" she was my third companion and we had a blast together. She's awesome she's got an adoreable girl, London who was a lot of fun.
Kiersten has lived in Hemet for a while and we never got together. So now she's moved closer so it's great to hang out again.

London's cute and funny face while we were shopping in the Gap

Love the Weekend

2008-07-13T09:14:00.000-07:00

Saturday was awesome. I had a great day. I went to a regional activity with the ward at mission beach. It was a perfect, beautiful day. I did get a little sun on my neck and shoulders and my tan is getting better and better. It was great hanging out with friends and making new ones.

Then Saturday night my friend Michelle and I got all dressed up and went to a play. It was actualy 3 one-act plays. An awesome girl I know wrote one play and directed another. It was great. I love live theatre.
Then we were hungry and couldn't find a place open besides Denny's so we went to In-N-Out.
Yummm.

This whole week I will be house sitting for the family I work for. They are going on vacation and I get to watch the house and the dogs. You better believe I'm having friends over for a Wii night and swimming in the pool. Fun filled week for me :)

New Car

2008-07-02T20:30:00.001-07:00

I got it!!! It's black it's beautiful and it's mine!! It's a Nissan Maxima 2000 with auto everything
It's got a moon roof which is broken but I negociated to get it fixed free. :)

He even bought my old car from me!!! I couldn't pass up that opportunity to get rid of the old and in with the new.
It drives like a dream and has umph when I press the gas. The breaks work great too.
Don't I look hot you should see me in my car ;)

The kids love the new wheels cuz it's automatic windows they don't have to roll in down like "the olden days" That's what they said about my old car. It's old fashioned. I thought it was so funny

Puppies

2008-07-02T20:23:00.001-07:00

Mom and Ron got 2 new puppies. They are so stinkin cute. I'm not much of a small dog person but who doesn't love puppies?!? I forget their names so you'll have to ask mom.
They run so cute too. I was trying to catch them in the action.

Mom and her new babies

Summer Fun

2008-07-02T20:13:00.001-07:00

I am so happy summer is here. I've been hanging out outside alot and am getting an awesome socal tan.)

It's been a good start for summer. The kids I watch have a day camp on Mon, Wed, and Fri. I have them all day on Tues and Thur. We've been having fun playing in the pool mostly and other stuff.

What to do?

2008-06-22T17:38:00.000-07:00

So the thrill of having money has gone and now the hunt for my car has begun. It is such an annoying process. I'm going crazy. I've been looking on craigslist and found some good deals but then call and find out the car has already been sold. I want to get a good car and I appreciate the advice I have been given and if anyone knows of a car for sale give me a heads up. PLEASE!!

The Best Day EVER!!

2008-06-16T20:33:00.000-07:00

I got my settlement check. The accident that started it all. It's been 2 1/2 years and unfortunately it changed my life forever. After a long time with my lawyer and all his efferts and time that went into this. It has taken a long time and I got it in the mail today. When I opened it and actually saw the check I jumped up and down and was so excited. I started calling people to share my joy and no one was home and I was going crazy. Finally I called mom and then people stared calling me back. I am so happy and relieved. Hello new CAR!!!!

Also I got a tattoo.....

Just kidding mom. don't freak out. It's a temporary spray on tattoo. It was only 5 dollars at Legoland and I took the girls today and we all got one. I hope Cathy doesn't think I'm a bad influence. We all had a good time. Over all it's been a great day. I am truely blessed.

Concert

2008-06-15T18:10:00.000-07:00

Friday night I went home thinking I would just stay home and do nothing. My friend Michelle called and changed that quick. She asked if I wanted to go to the Brad Paisley concert. I was like "Hell ya" Jewell opened for him!!! It was so much fun. Our spot was up on the lawn with all the crazy drunk people (they were quite entertaining) and I screamed my lungs out.
It was such an awesome show. He even had a paisley guitar which I thought was funny and I was reminded of Megan's awesome paisley designs.
The rest of the weekend was great too.
Happy Father's day to all the awesome father's that I know and are such good examples.
Love you all

Sisters by Chance, Friends by Choice

2008-06-09T18:17:00.000-07:00

Sisters Retreat

It all started for me on Thrusday. I few to Las Vegas that night and stayed with Sarah. My flight came in pretty late and the kids were asleep when I got there so Sarah and I stayed up way late talking and she practiced her acupressure on me. Lucky me huh. I have to agree with everyone else when they say that Sarah has discovered another one of her many talents.

The boys got up early and it was fun for me to wake up to their smiles. I love being an aunt.
We hung out in Vegas until Adri's flight came in then the Cali girls and the Vegas girl all went to St George. The drive was short and the conversation was great.

After dinner at Cafe Rio (which is one of the places I have to eat at when I'm in Utah) we watched a movie and talked untill way late...again. Sarah gave us all personality tests and I'm Earth/Fire. I think that's a good thing and it was interesting because a lot of us were Earth.

Saturday we started with a long walk and then went for a swim and laying out by the pool. The pool was ice cold but we got in anyway to get some exercise.

Saturday night we stayed up late getting awesome treatments. Massages, eye lash extenstions and facials. I got all three. Lucky me ;)

Nicky also did make-up on some and doesn't mom look like a total BABE!!!

I feel so fortunate to have such amazing sisters (that includes you Megan, you're my sister)

We are all so different and bring something new to the table. I love you all so much and can't wait for Cabo next year.

Sisters by Chance, Friends by Choice

2008-06-09T17:49:00.001-07:00

Sweet Little Babies

look at those beautiful big eyes

Lindsey and Darby matched. It was so cute.

The babies being there was a big highlight. Maybe not for the mothers but it was a joy to have them there. I feel so lucky to be an aunt to all my awesome neices and nephews.

Iron Chef

2008-05-18T09:30:00.000-07:00

April and I being Iron Chef's
Hawaiian style pasta. :) Yummm

So a few weeks ago our ward had an activity of Iron Chef. I got together with my friend April and she wanted to do a recipe. The secret ingredient was pineapple and April suggested to do a dish called Hawaiian style pasta. It's like Hawaiian pizza just in a pasta instead. It was interesting to put together but everyone loved the result. They even came back for seconds. We didn't win but it was fun.

Relief Society Camp-Out

2008-05-18T09:23:00.000-07:00

Our ward did a camp-out ast Friday night. It was a lot of fun. I haven't been camping in a long time. We went to Lake Jennings which is actually pretty close by. It was funny because it was so close to the freeway and civilization. You could see the freeway from our campsite so it wasn't camping like I'm used to. It was a great view of the lake though.

These are some of my friends in the ward they are awesome girls and we had a great time.
We only stayed one night and my back is killing me but it was worth it.

Danielle's Baby Shower

2008-05-11T17:24:00.001-07:00

Mom and I got up early yesterday and drove up to Danielle's shower. It was a quick drive. We first went to Camerillo to pick up Aunt Lenny and Megan then went the rest of the way to Carpenteria. It was a nice drive up the coast. It was great to see everyone. Aunt Nicky was there, Lenny, Megan, and Amy drove down from Templeton. It was great because we don't always get to see them.

Doesn't Danielle's little bump look great.
So here's what happened after the shower. Mom and I spent the night at Uncle Lee and Aun Lenny's it was great and I got to play with Megan most of the time. We got to play make-over
I did her hair a few times and she did mine. And I got to put a little make up on her. Then she wanted to put make up on me.

I couldn't help but laugh and smile. Don't I look great. She really did a good job of staying in the lines and the color is so...vibrant. She kept saying "trust me I do this to my friends all the time" and then I would smile big and she's say "Why are you smiling?" It was like nothing I've ever experienced before. Megan is such a great and beautiful girl.

Pritchard Family Visit

2008-05-11T17:12:00.001-07:00

It was so much fun having Joe, Megan, Jed, Dyllan and Milly come for a visit last weekend.
What fun kids. We had a great time looking around San Diego harber. We took a tour of the Midway and checked out all the old planes, helecopters, and fun stuff on board.
Joe is graduating and I am so proud and happy for him.
Megan did an awesome job at the garden festivle and I am so happy and proud of her as well. What an amazing artest. I hope next year will be an even bigger success.

I love this one of Milly because you can hardly see her face but she has a smile in her eyes. What a cutie.
Jed and Dyllan are awesome boys and a lot of fun. I got to ride with them down to San Diego and it was fun having them in the car with me.
Milly was fun too and so sweet with lots of smiles. :) She kept saying Camino Del Norte and it was so funny.

Old Roommates Baby Shower

2008-05-11T17:07:00.000-07:00

This is me and my old roommate Joy. She had a baby shower a few weeks ago and it was so much fun to hang out with her. We get together about once a week to hang out and watch the Office together. I'm so happy for her.

Makeovers

2008-04-24T19:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a story and I know we all have them. Last week Paige(6) had a play date and I still get a kick out of that "play date" everything has to be arranged. Anyway her cute friend Frankie came over because the family I work for got a new puppy. Now they have 2 puppies. Sigh.
So after a few short minutes with the puppy the girls go up stairs. Now they are at an age where I don't have to watch them like a hawlk and they like their indipendence. So I go up to check on them and they're in the bathroom and it's locked. I knock on the door and say "you can't lock me out what are you doing in there?" and they show me they are doing makeovers they got out all the make-up and sparkly lotions like a salon I thought it was cute so I left them alone for a little bit. Then I heard screaming and went again to check on them and they were playing with the puppy and screaming all in fun. I look at Paige and notice her hair has been CUT!!! I gasp and say "What did you do?" They told me that Frankie cut Paige's hair. I was shocked. It was one of those moments where I was upset but couldn't help but smile at the same time.
Her parents wern't mad and she just got a cut yesterday to fix the mishap. Now she looks like a cute pixie and so I wanted to show you her new do.

Dahra doesn't always let me but I love doing her hair and I think secretly she loves it too becuase I do fun stuff. Here's her modeling my latest.
These girls definetly keep me on my toes but they are awesome and have hearts of gold.

Go Padres

2008-04-20T10:10:00.000-07:00

This last Wednesday my boss gave me tickets to the Padres. He's got season tickets for these awesome seats. right off the field only 6 rows back. I was going to take my roommate but she was busy so I sent a text to all my friends and said the first person who gets back to me wins.
My friend Leah was first and I must say very fast. The game was awesome. Padres lost way bad. But there were a lot of foul balls, and one guy even broke his bat.

Leah and I were trying to get on the big screen by getting up and waving our arms and dancing but we didn't get on it. We had a blast!!

San Clamente

2008-04-20T09:58:00.000-07:00

Look at these toes. It's Brigham and his first time in the sand. He wasn't sure about it and it was amazing to watch him discover it. Becky, Dave, Simeon, Brigham, Daisy and Chopu came to San Clamente and so I went up to hang out with them for the day. It was relaxing. The beach was beautiful and Becky and I saw dolphins jumping around in the water.
I love Simeon's smile it just warms my heart.

It was a fun weekend. Becky and I always have something to talk about and the kids just add to the joy. Love you all ;)

Flowers cheer me up

2008-04-20T09:46:00.000-07:00

After my rough day 2 weeks ago I came home from mom's house where I watched conference. I had to get back because I had to clean out my car and sweep up all the glass around my car. I was still mad and emotional and so when I was finished I went up to my apt and opened my door and much to my surprise my roommate Danielle had gotten me these flowers right next to my bed. They were so beautiful, the next morning was great because the first thing I saw when I opened my eyes were these flowers, what a way to start the day eh? I'm so lucky to have such a great friend.

Monday (after the break-in) mom took me around and we went to a nursery. As you know mom and nursery's go well together and we spent a good amount of time there but no money. I was proud of mom for that. The flowers there were so beautiful and cali-lilly's are my favorite flower.
There was a coi pond at the nursery and I saw this little turtle and he was just hanging out soaking up the sun on the beautiful day. At first I didn't think he was real but he stuck his head out a bit more and I had to take a pic I love turtles.

Julienne

2008-04-20T09:30:00.000-07:00

About 45 min away in the little mountains there's a cute town called Julienne. It's got fun unique shops with antiques and it's famous for it's pie. Danielle and I drove up there Easter weekend (I know that was a long time ago) and got lunch and looked around for a while. There were tons of bikers because it was such a beautiful day. They were all hanging out driving Harley's around the streets.

We ate lunch there and for dessert we had pie and it was so good, we each got a turnover for later. I ate mine for breakfast the next day. Nothing's better than pie in the morning. :)
There were a few horse drawn carriages riding around

It was a great day. And since it was Easter weekend I got a pie for mom's dinner. It was boisenberry/apple