I opened my big mouth !

So, was it me? Did I jinx us? I talked about it here and here..........
Or, maybe it was Steph..........she wore sandals and no coat to work today !

Whatever it was........we have 7 inches of snow at our house,
and IT'S STILL SNOWING !!!!!

Roger even measured, and let me take his picture :)

To top it off, Manda said it was
91 degrees in Mesa yesterday!!!
I think I'll head SOUTH !

Our Life Lately

Treyson went with his mom and dad to see
"How to Train Your Dragon"
Notice his "dragon" hair?

Tagg has learned to pick his nose - oh joy !

We purchased the boys some Easter shirts.
Dragons are all the rage now.

Treyson likes the scary ones :)

It is SOOOOOOO hard to get them to stand still together
and mug for the camera.

Zac purchased a new (for him) truck.

Engagement photos - done

The time is speedily passing by or slowing winding down (depends on who you ask), and the TO DO list is getting shorter and shorter. Invitations will be out soon !!

Definition of a true friend...........

I was in deep despair within the bowels of Sears' fitting rooms yesterday....
I send out a text - hoping to find someone to commiserate with.....

She called - we laughed (my laugh was bordering on tears at this point!), and even though I told her not to bother, she insisted (braving the snow).

I can always count on her. That is why after 21 years, she is and always will be my very best friend. I LOVE YOU ANNETTE !!

We met at another store, which shall remain nameless, because I don't like the 2nd 1/2 of the name....... (No it was not Omar's Roger D.)

She proceeded to take charge, and all I had to do was go in a fitting room, strip down, and model what she handed me. IT WAS HEAVEN !! I felt like Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman, except a little ?!?! more filled out......(hahahhaha.......more hysterical laughter).



Can I just say - I AM SET !!! My bank account, not so much, but I will be READY for the big day. It's coming up FAST !

Another Project.............

Best picture I could find (on short notice) - Check out the white fireplace in the background. It HAD a gas log insert. Prior to that - a freestanding wood burning stove, and prior to THAT, it was just a regular old fireplace, built with the house in 1967.

Tagg's saying....Huhyah, Huhyah !!! , which means.........."do you want to see the fireplace now?"
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No more gas log insert (a new wood burning insert is coming)
No more white brick (a new rock wall/hearth is coming)
Zac has good ideas, and the skills to make them happen.
Go Zac !! (with Dad as your helper :)

Guess what I did?

Please excuse the double chin........and the gritted teeth !

Trust me, you should be grateful there is no sound on the video file.........

Judy was WONDERFUL ! (You are the BEST !)

I was STRESSED! (putting in mildly)

Annette was ENTERTAINED! (I can always count on YOU!)

Derick was DISTRACTING (Thanks D, I needed that !! - seriously :) )

Now, I'm totally SATISFIED.........(but still scared to go back for the TOUCHUP)

Yes, I will find some VALIUM next time :)

** PS - Annette, all the "pics" you took were video files..........some idiot (Me) had the setting wrong on my WONDERFUL *#&^$ camera.


Disclaimer - NO - this is not me HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH (just thought I better put that in there, I know many of you might mistake her for me......HAHAHAHAAHAHAH) and I only got the EYELINER done........NOT the lips or eyebrows.........and NO, I'm not going to do my lips and brows.....I don't think MY heart OR Judy's ears could handle it.

Milking a cow..........

Grandpa Roger showed us his awesome skills, that he learned at the age of 10 - milking for Wayne Mortenson (BY HAND!). He is an old pro :)

Tagg took a turn.........

And Treyson !

Cam got right in there with both hands !

Afterward, Bossie let them get right up there on her back - what a trooper !


You know who will fit right in????

Kacey !! She's a PRO :)

Now the same can't be said for her sister....................hahaha
Whoa Bossie, watch out - Kaley is going to hurl !!

Road Trip.........

We piled into Grandpa's truck and headed SOUTH !

First stop - Cabela's!!

The wildlife was spectacular


Have you ever seen them feed the fish??

Then we headed to FARM COUNTRY at Thanksgiving Pointe

Had to throw these two in the poky. Don't let Tagg's sad face fool you, he loved it !

Tagg LOVED the animals.

Our Arizona girl, was COLD, and not feeling the best :(

Treyson thought he rode, "Just like Texas".......not sure what that meant exactly, but there was alot of YEE HAWS going on :)

Check back tomorrow to see, "HOW TO MILK A COW", where Grandpa Roger gets in on the action !

Spring has Sprung.........we hope !

Speaking of St. Paddy's Day.................:)

We had a wonderful supper - CJ's idea of course..... She's always full of good ideas. We had Shepherd's pie (with GREEN mashed potatoes), Asparagus, Broccoli, Jello Salad, Celery with Dill Dip, Pistachio Salad, and Green cupcakes for desert. It was SO GREEN and AWESOME !! This may become a family tradition :)

Do you know how to crack an egg?

THAT'S HOW !

Signing my life away..............

Last Friday, I signed up again to "run" for my job as Assessor. I'll know at 5pm on THIS Friday if I have an opponent. Here I am with Teresa Lake (election clerk), Brenda Nelson (Recorder), myself (Assessor), Bonnie Thomson (Treasurer), and Stacy Lafitte (Clerk-Auditor). I enjoy working with all of these women. They are good friends, and good at what they do !

Where is my milk from?

I read this article on the Deseret News website, and found that the milk in my fridge came from Smith's Dairy, in Layton (Late-un), Utah (Just over the mount-un) Check out your milk here!

Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr......

Tagg dressed up in my Lion's outfit (after I told him it was a kitty cat) - sorry the picture is blurry. He is SO cute. I made the "head dress" about 26 years ago, and it's been worn several times over the years. I have it out this time, because I got a call from the Stake Primary Presidency - they want to borrow it for a presentation. I'm glad it's getting some use. All I have now are the slippers and headdress. The bodysuit has long gone by the wayside....... I can't believe I actually FIT into that at one time. Those were the days........ oh where did they go ?!?!?!? Actually what's more amazing, is that Rog let me dress him as the tin man :)

Boys night out

Last night the "boys" (Zac, Treyson & Tagg) came up for supper while CJ went to Young Women's. It was the favorite - Roger's Macaroni and Tomato Juice. They love it, and Tagg eats it right up, even if it makes his little cheeks RED.........he must be sensitive to the acidity in the tomato juice. We sure love to have them over :)

My hair looks just like Maria's................seriously

Well, I finally got my hair cut.........I was trying to grow it longer, but it just wasn't working.

I am a LOW maintenance girl, that's how I roll.

I took a picture to my hairdresser......... it looked cute last night coming out of the salon, a little shorter than I would have preferred, but I could live with it.  I've got 50 days till the wedding, right??

Unfortunately, with my "skills" this morning, Maria and I could be twins :(

Good Grief - what can I do ?!?!?

She would have been 32

Yesterday my sister sent me a text. It was simple but sweet :)
"Thinking about you guys and Ambure today! Boy how time flies! I love you !! Keep Smiling!" Those few short words made my day.

Our first baby girl was born 32 years ago yesterday........ at 11:30 in the morning........9 lbs. 2 oz....... I was only 17. She was with us for 9 months and 22 days. I know that we will be together again someday - FAMILIES ARE FOREVER !!

P90X Anyone?

Landon and Kacey have been working out................a little bit.............once in awhile......... :)

I hear this workout is a killer. Maybe from laughing :)