Lastest Pictures

Here are some of my latest pictures of Ian and Morgan... Enjoy!

Ian on Drugs! (Easter Sunday)

Morgan in her pretty Easter dress - having a girl to dress up in cute frilly outfits is So fun!

This last week we visited Grandma in Wyoming - Morgan was hamming it up BIG time for the camera!

Cheesy girl!

Update!

Jeff's Grandma has been staying with us since the end of February. She is going through radiation, since there are no facilities in small town Wyoming she decided to come to Utah. We have LOVED having her here. Morgan adores her and smiles and laughs every time she is around her. It has been so fun getting to know her better, and I love hearing all of her stories about her life. It's so amazing how life has changed from when she was young to now. She and Ian have had a good time doing dishes together in the evening. Come next week when she's gone I'm really going to miss having her around, not only because my dishes won't always be done anymore, but because just having her around has been a joy. Jeff has been taking her to her treatments and goes into work in the wee hours of the morning (1 am) so that he can take her, so he is usually in bed by 5 pm, and it's been great having someone to talk to at night and watch TV with.

Birthday Schmirthday!

I secretly get excited about my birthday every year. But since leaving my mothers nest at 18 they have NEVER been the same. On Wednesday I turned 34, hoping to wake up to the smells of hot pancakes on the griddle, bacon frying and fresh squeezed o.j. (o.k. I never got fresh o.j.). The anticipation of my birthday was the best feeling in the world as a child. We always got special attention with reminders from Mom and Dad. We'd plan friend birthday parties and sleepovers, we'd plan what we were going to eat, what kind of cake we were going to have and most of all what gifts we were going to get. I never minded going to school on my birthday because Mom would always make the best treats. In 5th grade my Mom had balloons and candy bars delivered for the whole class.
After all these years I've finally come to realize (yes, I'm a little slow) that the reason it's so different is because life keeps on going it doesn't stop like it did as a child (although maybe it should). I should have taken the day "off", but that would mean not changing any dirty diapers, no breakfast or lunch for Ian and no dinner made (I guess we could have made a run to Wendy's).
My husband did take me out to lunch (Carinos) and then we went to Sears and bought a new food processor. He also brought me flowers and a very sweet card. So, I can't complain it wasn't a "bad" day, it reminded me that those birthdays as a child are unforgettable and I hope my children have similar memories of their birthdays when they are grown.

Here's a cute Youtube video to watch

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj6cbM-h8xg

I'm tagged!

1. Ten years ago: I was living in Hayward California and working at National Elevator Company as an Office Assistant

2. Five things to do on my list today: 1) Work, 2) make a huge batch of chicken salad for a Stake Relief Society Enrichment meeting tomorrow 3) go help decorate for the Stake Enrichment meeting, 4) workout on the treadmill 5) fold laundry

3. Things I enjoy: taking bubble baths, spending time with my family, reading, napping and getting pedicures

4. What would I do if I were a billionaire: Pay off student loans, design and build my dream home, buy a mini cooper, buy a new wardrobe, travel, send my parents and in-laws on their dream vacation and let them retire, and put the rest away and watch it grow!

5. Three bad habits: eating when I'm not hungry, getting annoyed too easily, biting my nails

6. Places I have lived: Lander WY, Rexburg, ID, Provo, UT, Hayward, CA, Clinton, UT.

7. Five jobs that I have had: Chambermaid at a Bed & Breakfast, McDonald's, telemarketer (UCK), Office Manager for Don Julio Foods (tortilla and chip CO.), and Independent Contractor for Liveops (currently).

8. Five things people don't know about me: 1. I like to watch Desperate Housewives. 2. I spend way too much time wasting time on my computer 3. I don't really like to cook, I prefer baking 4. I'm with Jessica on this one... I hate cats (sorry cat lovers, they just annoy me way too much) 5. I love to watch my kids sleep, they are so peaceful and content!

I'm tagging: Sharlyn, Angie and Robyn

Snowed In!

We have SO much snow, more snow that i've ever seen since we moved to Utah 9 years ago. We heard the weather reports that there was another "small" storm on its way, with only 2-3" in the valleys and 4-6" on the benches. It started about 2 yesterday afternoon and as I looked out the window before heading up to work it was very light flurries, at about 3:30 I heard wind outside my window but didn't bother looking, I didn't take a peek until I heard pelting sound on my window. WOW, was I SUPRISED to see nothing but WHITE. The wind was blowing so hard and snowing that it was a REAL blizzard, similar to the one we got caught in on our way to Wyoming at Christmas. This time I was so grateful to not be out driving in it but felt so bad for all the kids who were stuck at school, or I guess I should say the parents whos kids were stuck at school, I think the kids were having a ball being stranded. I felt bad for my mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law who was on their way back to my house and got caught in the midst of it, luckily the worst hadn't come yet. I felt bad for all the commuters who had to sit in dead stop traffic for HOURS just to make it home. And, I feel bad for all those that had to shovel the "little" snow that we were supposed to get. My husband said that it was about a foot of snow. The piles are SO high, WOW, what a winter we've had, is there any chance of springtime anytime soon?

I am very grateful for all the snow we've had this year, who knows what's in store for us next winter.

Makeup Snob

I never considered myself to be a makeup sob until about 2 years ago. The company that I contract with takes orders for Bare Escentuals. I took a few calls for them here and there but like most of the products that I take calls for I never really thought too much about it, Until my mom came back from a HUGE shopping spree and the Mall of America. She told me all about her experience and what she had bought and then she mentioned that she had a makeover at one of the Bare Escentuals shops and that she ended up buying all new makeup. She had me convinced that it was great makeup just by seeing how beautiful and natural she looked. I ordered the "basic" set, which includes 2 foundations, 1 mineral veil, and 1 warmth, plus some brushes and a cute bag to put it all in. I have been using this for about 2 1/2 years and I swear I will not go back to regular liquid makeup again. I continued to use regular mascara and eyeliner until recently when I was just "looking" on Sephora's website to see what was available, I really didn't have any intentions on buying anything but just doing a little "window shopping". I had a VERY weak moment and thought I would try some eyeshadows that they have available. I wasn't sure what to try so I saw that they had a "get started" eye kit. It came with 3 basic neutral eyeshadow colors 1 eyeliner color and 3 brushes, so like I said I had a weak moment and ordered it, but may I mention I got free shipping because it came with a promotion code, so $49 later, and a very sweet husband that doesn't say much when I order things. The great thing with Bare Escentualsis is that even though it's a little expensive, it will last a long time. I guess I can consider it my Valentines gift to myself.

I DID IT!

My work schedule allows me to work WHENEVER I feel the desire. This is a good thing, but can also be a bad thing, especially for me, who lacks motivation to work. The weekly schedule rolls out on Thursdays and I schedule my time spots (30 minutes each). I have the best of intentions to STICK to the schedule that I make myself. I usually schedule my self for EARLY in the morning and lately it's been at about 5 am. However, since my computer is in my bedroom and my schedule allows me to cancel my commits, I find myself, more often than not getting up in the wee hours of the morning (usually when Morgan is up) canceling my morning commits. Today was a first, I scheduled myself from 5-7 and I actually got up, now if I could keep this pattern and get into the habit, maybe it won't be so bad after all.