Fairbank Memoirs

Smarty Mason

2011-04-18T11:08:00.001-06:00

My 20-month old finding and navigating through his favorite YouTube videos on my droid. Notice my phone is locked at the beginning :)

Scentsy - Saratoga Springs, Utah

2010-12-07T09:25:00.003-07:00

I'm now selling Scentsy! I was introduced to Scentsy a couple years when I received it as a Christmas gift. I fell in love with the products and knew it would be easy to sell something I loved so much! Check out my website or contact me anytime. sfairbank1023@aol.com

https://sfairbank.scentsy.us/Home

Love this

2010-03-14T17:49:00.004-06:00

I love this picture of Kane, and I love the view from my deck.

And a plug for my Glitter Toe blog !

Santa 2009

2009-12-17T22:32:00.001-07:00

We love the Southtown Santa :)

Annual Update

2009-10-21T18:35:00.002-06:00

Here's what's been going on the past 8 months.

I had a baby, Mason Richard Fairbank, on July 19.

8 lb 9oz, 21 in

Kane turned 6 in June

Asher turned 9 in September

Mason is 3 months old now

Kasey started high school (9th grade), this is her concert for her guitar class.

It's a...

2009-02-09T23:11:00.003-07:00

Boy!
I had my u/s today. Kane & Matt joined me. Kane cried the whole time. I finally got it out of him tonight that he thought I was going to die. So sad! Asher said he didn't care what it was, he is just happy to have a baby on the way. I think Kasey was a little disappointed, 3 little brothers :)
Now comes the search for names. Matt is SO picky! Comment with any suggestions.

Update

2009-02-08T12:45:00.003-07:00

Here's a list of what's been going on in my life lately:

My sister, Betsy, got married. It was a fabulous couple of days!
Matt got hired on to be a transportation officer (yay!), but he broke his hand a couple weeks ago at work and can't transfer to transportation until he is healed (dang!).
Kasey turned 14!
I have 23 hours of school left, which will be about 6 days!!!
I'm having a gender determination ultrasound tomorrow. I'm only 15 weeks but I am hoping they will be able to tell. Any guesses??? My kids all want it to be a girl.
You're more likely to find me on Facebook than Blogger. Sorry, it's easy.

That about sums it up. I'll post again tomorrow with the u/s results :)

Christmas & Stuff

2009-01-11T13:11:00.005-07:00

Matt had to work Christmas Eve & Christmas Day. It was sad to not have him with us. I was grateful my parents came over early to see the kids open their presents.

Kasey and a cute teddy bear from her Grandma

Matt took Asher fishing on New Years Day (I don't know how these pictures get out of order and I don't have the patience to mess with blogger anymore!)

The Hintze Grandkids in PJ's from Grandma (except Zane, he's too cool)

Getting started

The one present Matt wanted to see them open, on Christmas Eve

Kane with his beloved Pixos (when we opened the Wii the night before Kane cried because it wasn't Pixos)

Asher and his model rocket

News!

2008-12-17T12:56:00.001-07:00

I'm pregnant! I'm about 7 1/2 weeks. Due August 2nd. We've been waiting a while for this one! Kane will be 6 when this baby comes!!!

Boldness

2008-11-24T23:49:00.004-07:00

Since I seem to be in a blogging rut lately, I stole this from Heather K.'s blog. The one's I've done are bold.

1. Started your own blog

2. Slept under the stars (at Lake Powell many times, on my trampoline in Sandy, and on Trek)

3. Played in a band (does RockBand count?)

4. Visited Hawaii

5. Watched a meteor shower

6. Given more than you can afford to charity

7. Been to Disneyland

8. Climbed a mountain

9. Held a praying mantis

10. Sang a solo (again, does RockBand count?)

11. Bungee jumped (no, but I've done The Catapult at Lagoon, it's kind of close)

12. Visited Paris

13. Watched a lightning storm at sea

14. Taught yourself an art from scratch

15. Adopted a child

16. Had food poisoning

17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty

18. Grown your own vegetables

19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France

20. Slept overnight on a train

21. Had a pillow fight

22. Hitch hiked (me & my cousin ran out of gas, and some guys in a VW bus gave us a ride to the gas station, I'm counting it)

23. Taken a sick day when your not ill

24. Built a snow fort

25. Held a lamb

26. Gone skinny dipping

27. Run a Marathon

28. Ridden a gondola in Switzerland

29. Seen a total eclipse

30. Watched a sunrise or sunset

31. Hit a home run

32. Been on a cruise

33. Seen Niagra Falls in person

34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors

35. Seen Amish country

36. Taught yourself a new language

37. Had enough money to be truly satisfied (since when does money = satisfaction?)

38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person

39. Gone rock climbing

40. Seen Michelangelo’s David

41. Sung karaoke

42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt

43. Bought a stranger a meal at a restaurant (the car behind me in the drive-thru)

44. Visited Africa

45. Walked on a beach by moonlight

46. Been transported in an ambulance

47. Had your portrait painted

48. Gone deep sea fishing

49. Seen the Sistine Chapel in person

50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris

51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling

52. Kissed in the rain

53. Played in the mud

54. Gone to a drive-in movie

55. Been in a movie

56. Visited the Great Wall of China

57. Started a business (in the process, hopefully)

58. Taken a martial arts class

59. Visited Russia

60. Served at a soup kitchen

61. Sold Girl Scout Cookies

62. Gone whale watching (one of the most amazing things I've ever done, I got to see a humpback whale breach)

63. Got flowers for no reason

64. Donated blood, platelets or plasma (dang tattoo's)

65. Gone sky diving

66. Visited a Nazi concentration camp

67. Bounced a check

68. Flown in a helicopter

69. Saved a favorite childhood toy

70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial

71. Eaten Caviar

72. Pieced a quilt

73. Stood in Times Square

74. Toured the Everglades

75. Been fired from a job (laid off)

76. Seen the Changing of the Guards in London

77. Broken a bone

78. Been on a speeding motorcycle (not Matt's)

79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person (wow, I really don't think I have)

80. Published a book

81. Visited the Vatican

82. Bought a brand new car

83. Walked in Jerusalem

84. Had your picture in the newspaper

85. Read the entire Bible

86. Visited the White House

87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating (HEAVE)

88. Had chickenpox

89. Saved someone’s life

90. Sat on a jury

91. Met someone famous (Savion Glover, tap dancer)

92. Joined a book club (Just this month, first meeting in December)

93. Lost a loved one

94. Had a baby

95. Seen the Alamo in person

96. Swam in the Great Salt Lake

97. Been involved in a lawsuit (maybe not a lawsuit exactly, but I've been in contact with attorney's more than my fair share)

98. Owned a cell phone

99. Been stung by a bee

100. One cavity or less

Last California Post

2008-11-18T08:44:00.013-07:00

I know I've been a slacker at blogging lately. This has been my life for the past two months: Get kids ready for school, get myself ready, pick up Kane from kindergarten and take him to Heidi's, drive to MATC for my school, pick up Kasey from volleyball or cheer, crash at home. Seriously, that's it.
If anyone would like to be my model at school for nail, toes, manicure or pedicure email me. I'm there from 12:30 - 4:30 M-F. ldyduchess@aol.com

Here are the final pictures from our October California trip. Legoland & Wild Animal Park

Cutest picture of my nephew, Luke. Wild Animal Park.

Matt & Asher next to lego dad & kid (This is one of the few pictures I have of Matt smiling!)

Wild Animal Park, Kane & Will petting a deer.

Asher, Lego Vader

Kane & Will, Lego Triceratops

California Beach - Day 2

2008-11-10T00:06:00.003-07:00

This may be an overload of family beach pictures, sorry!

I LOVE this picture of Jairon (my brother in law) and Maya!

Kasey searching for shells.

Maya showing me her treasure.

Will & Kane

Kasey, that water was dang cold!

Will, Kane, Matt & Maya

Will & Kane

I want to go back!!!!

St. George/California Trip

2008-11-07T10:48:00.003-07:00

I feel really bad I haven't posted pictures of our UEA vacation yet. I'm going to post pics throughout the weekend because I have tons!

Day 1 - Saint George

Kane and my friend, Chardell's daughter, Sage at a really cool park.

Asher & Luke

Day 2 - Escondido, CA The hotel pool - Kane hates it when I take sad pictures of him.

Kane & Asher all tuckered out.

Asher at the bottom of the waterslide at the hotel.

La Jolla Shores - Asher

Kane & Will loved playing with seaweed.

Kasey loved the boogie board!

Halloween 2008

2008-10-31T08:00:00.003-06:00

Happy Halloween!

Kane, Kasey and Asher

Kane - Optimus Prime

Asher - Indiana Jones

Kasey - Rosalie Cullen (Twilight)

Matt helped them with pumpkins last night. Kasey did Jack Skellington by herself :)

Had to add this one of our Star Wars theme, 2005.

Asher's Baptism

2008-10-24T08:14:00.006-06:00

Asher was baptized on October 11th. It was such a wonderful and special day!

Asher has been so excited to get baptized for a long time!

Grandpa Hintze (my dad) got home from his mission just in time to baptize Asher.

Matt's dad confirmed him.

Glitter Toes!

2008-10-06T19:12:00.004-06:00

I can now do glitter toes! I charge $20/set. If you want to host a party of 5 or more people I'll do yours for free! Or just come over and I'll do yours.

(Yes, some of those hairy toes belong to men)

Happy 8th Birthday Asher!

2008-09-23T07:51:00.003-06:00

Today Asher is 8 years old. Here are a couple pictures from opening presents before school.

Busy day. I'll post more pictures later.

Not an Anti-Blogger

2008-09-18T19:09:00.005-06:00

My sister, Heidi, has accused me of being her anti-blogging sister. I have been extremely busy lately. Asher is in football and Kasey is in volleyball. Kasey just made her school team too, ask me how I'm going to fit that in :)

Kasey's team has won every match.

My dad is helping coach Asher's team. Asher is standing in front of my dad (with his hand on his hip).

I also decided to go to school to be a nail technician. I start Monday. They tell me it will take about 3 months. I'm hoping to learn how to do Glitter Toes too, yay!

Rise & Shout

2008-09-01T00:19:00.009-06:00

My family loves BYU Football. A bunch of us went to their first game on Saturday. BYU won, go Cougars! We didn't all sit together. But close enough to get pictures of everyone.

My brother, Darren, and niece, Katie.
Asher

Me & Asher

Me & Heidi (see the where the band is on the very right of the picture)

Me & Matt

Jairon (shaved head and sunglasses), sliver of Will's head, part of Asher's face and Y hat, and my dad. Remember how I pointed out the band in the picture of Heidi & I? These guys are sitting just by the band. Doesn't my camera have a great zoom? :)

Also, can I just mention how fun it was to be at a BYU game with my dad. Last year Heidi & I went to a game and had tears in our eyes most of the game, missing our dad because he was on his mission. Glad he went, glad he's home. Love you Dad!

P.S. Heidi, you OWE me!!

I know some of you are waiting for a post about my new house. Well, two bedrooms in the basement flooded tonight. So, I'm just not ready to post about the house yet! That one needs to come from a happy place :)

First Day of School

2008-08-25T16:58:00.005-06:00

Asher and Kasey started school last Monday.

Asher, 2nd Grade

Kasey, 8th Grade

Kane started Kindergarten today!

Had to add some more of Kane, he kept wanting me to take more pictures of him.

Exciting!

2008-08-21T07:36:00.004-06:00

My parents are coming home from serving their mission in Malaysia today! Yay! Their flight doesn't get in until about 10:30 pm. But I'm taking my kids to the airport to hug them anyway.

(I finally live in Saratoga Springs. I will post about that soon.)

More Silly Kane

2008-08-13T19:02:00.004-06:00

My dad's brother, Uncle Hal, has been staying with us at my parents house since Saturday. It's been so fun to hang out with him. Asher & Kane love him! I haven't seen him since the 4th of July 2007 and for many years before that.
Yesterday Kane said, "Mom, am I having a big giant dream?" I said, "What do you mean?" He said, "I was just wondering if Uncle Hal is real." He seriously thought he might have been having a 4 day long, big, giant dream.
Uncle Hal took my boys miniature golfing today (picture below). He's been playing in golf tournaments daily, so I thought it was pretty nice of him to take my boys out.

Kane's Interview

2008-07-29T22:58:00.007-06:00

Kane decided to interview himself in the mirror today. Here's the dialogue:

Okay, how old are you? Uh, five. Okay now, when is your birthday? Uh, June 10th. Okay goodbye. Bye. I love you. I love you too. Wait, when is your birthday? June 10th! I already told you that! K, when is your birthday? I already told you that, June 10th! Uhhh! K, do you have a pet? Well, I have a mom. And my dad always works at our new house. (I don't quite understand what he says next, something about his other new house). Then a close up of his awesome dinosaur shirt.

Alright, seriously, do you have a pet? Well, I have a mom?!?!?!!! Priceless :)

Self-Esteem

2008-07-19T12:48:00.002-06:00

I've been having some issues with my self-esteem lately. I imagine most of us do from time to time. I often catch myself thinking of everything I don't like about myself, my weight, I am a procrastinator, I lose my temper too easily, feeling jealous, etc. Why is it so hard, or maybe it feels vain, to think of the things I love about myself. So I actually made a list. I think I am honest, loyal, funny, I like to talk to people, I am laid back, I am a good mom and wife.
A friend asked me to name something other people love about me. It was really hard for me to come up with something. So I asked them (my husband included) to tell me a couple things they love about me. Wow, I have felt so much better about myself the past few days! There's something comforting about knowing that both of my sisters think I have a nice rack! They did say more than that :) My husband came up with a great list of reasons he loves me too.
I added all of these to my written list. What a great thing to look at when I'm feeling bad about myself. The list of things I love about myself and the things other people love about me (physical things included is a big plus).
So, I am encouraging all of you to do the same. Maybe even in a blog. Ask people to tell you something they love about you. I think even just one adjective can be pretty powerful.

4th of July (finally!)

2008-07-13T23:20:00.006-06:00

This is going to be quick. Not too wordy, mostly pictures. Give me a break, I've been busy.
These are pictures from the party at my parents house on the 4th of July.

I think Betsy did the decorating, thanks Betsy!

Thanks to my family for helping to get the yard looking so spiffy!

Everyone (Darren, what are you doing?!?)

I made Betsy take a picture of me, because I'm always taking the pictures.. ooh my bangs are too short :)

"The Volleyball Game"

Slip 'n Slide
Asher (with a blue "faux"hawk)

Sorry Kane for posting this picture! We went to the Stadium of Fire. This was right after the jet fly by. Scared the heck out of Kane. Really, he was fine :)

Also, notice my counter at the bottom of my blog?? 38 days until my parents get home!!!!

FYI - My family, there were 2 t-shirts and some adidas left at my parents house.

Flashback Friday

2008-06-27T12:18:00.004-06:00

So this picture isn't technically a "flashback" picture, it was taken a couple weeks ago on Kane's birthday. The flashback is just my memories of going to this park, Bear Park, in Sandy. My brothers used to play football there. The playground is almost exactly the same as it was 20+ years ago. I've been searching for a picture of me at this park, but haven't found one yet. I'll post it later if I find one.

For Sale

2008-06-25T20:04:00.007-06:00

Sold them, yay!

*Update* I've realized I'm not going to get full price for these tickets. Someone make me an offer!!!

I've ended up with 4 extra tickets to Stadium of Fire at BYU on July 4th. Featuring Miley Cyrus, Blue Man Group and Glenn Beck. 2 are on the field, 2 are on the second row. I'll sell for the price I paid the byu ticket office.
2 field seats $262.00 (Field, row 14, seats 21-22 - purple F's on the seating chart)
2 row 2 seats $152.00 (Section 32, row 2, seats 1-2 - blue 32's on the seating chart, also these 2 seats are next to me...bonus!)
I know they are expensive but they are really good seats.
You can see the seating chart below.
Comment if you want them, or email me ldyduchess@aol.com

In other news, we closed on our house last week and we have already ripped out all of the carpet. Hopefully we will move in within the next month. Yay!

Cultured

2008-06-19T19:13:00.005-06:00

I just have to share my exciting ticket purchases this week.

I was very fortunate to get tickets to Stadium of Fire. I will be enjoying Miley Cyrus & Blue Man Group on the 4th of July. Woohoo!

I will also be seeing Wicked in SLC on April 28, 2009. I'm SO, SO, SO excited!

Happy Birthday Kane!

2008-06-10T12:47:00.001-06:00

My baby boy is 5!

June 2003

2003, with best buddy & cousin, Will

2003, Kane in his Fit-Well helmet

2004

2005

2006, 3rd birthday, this kid has loved dinosaurs since before he was 2

2007, 4th birthday

2007

2007

Driving

2008-06-08T13:22:00.005-06:00

A few weeks ago Kasey was learning about budgeting in school. She asked me how much an Eclipse costs. I told her it depends on if it's old or new, but still pretty expensive for a first car. She said, "Well, maybe I'll get it for my second car, you know, after I wreck my first one." What!!! She said she thought every new driver wrecks their first car. I guess they hadn't discussed auto insurance in her class yet!

1998, Kasey in my Eclipse :)

Heaven

2008-06-01T18:32:00.005-06:00

I was going to get a pedicure on Thursday and didn't have anything to read while I was being soaked, buffed, razored, massaged and painted. I stopped by Smith's and picked up The Five People You Meet in Heaven. Is this a book that most people have read? Seems like I've heard the title a lot. Anyway, I couldn't put it down. These were a couple of my favorite quotes from the book:

"Strangers," the Blue Man said, "are just family you have yet to come to know."

Wouldn't it be great if everyone understood this?

The next one is:

Holding anger is a poison. It eats you from inside. We think that hating is a weapon that attacks the person who harmed us. But hatred is a curved blade. And the harm we do, we do to ourselves.

I've understood this concept of the need to forgive others for quite a while. (Definitely haven't mastered it yet.) But I thought this was great wording.

Abundance

2008-05-24T22:14:00.004-06:00

I have to write about how much gratitude I feel for my sister, Heidi. She posted a blog a couple weeks ago about abundance. It has had such a great impact on me. It says that you don't need to own anything anything to feel abundant. There are so many ways to notice abundance in our lives, and I've become aware of so many in my own life. It is such a great energy to witness abundance in the moment. These are some of the things I've noticed in my own life.
Laughing with my sisters (chips & salsa?)
Chatting daily with friends over the phone
Watching my boys put their arms around each other
Talking to my parents over my web cam
Knowing there are so many people out there that really are kind, and care about me
Making my nephew laugh
Being amazed at what a wonderful artist my daughter has become
Having the opportunity to attend church, and get there in less than five minutes
Eating good food with good friends
Being blessed with a husband that makes me feel beautiful and safe
Getting to know people and being able to share things like this through blogging
I'm sure I could go on and on. I hope we can all realize the abundance we are blessed with, it is an amazing gift.

Yay!

2008-05-19T17:57:00.006-06:00

We found a house! It's in Saratoga Springs. It is a foreclosure so we got a great deal. The plan is to close June 8th. We will have to replace most of the flooring (dang dogs!) and probably paint, so we won't be moving in until mid - late June. Anyone know where I can get a deal on flooring (carpet, wood)?

I also had to post this one of Asher in his new suit. He put it on and said, "I totally feel like Grandpa."

Salad & Dancing

2008-05-11T20:50:00.008-06:00

Kane made me a "snack salad" for Mother's Day. I was upstairs watching Survivor while he was putting it together. Which means he did this by himself.

The ingredients are: vanilla wafers, cut up strawberry nutrigrain bars, cut up string cheese, ripped up hot dog buns, starbursts and trail mix. He used a butter knife then put the dirty knife back in the drawer. Yummy!!! What a creative little chef :)

These are some videos of my brother in law, Jairon, performing with some of the dancers from the studio where Heidi teaches. Isn't he awesome??? He was the star of the show. My camera's battery died so I couldn't get the whole performance.

I'm alive!

2008-05-08T21:56:00.010-06:00

I know some of you were probably wondering if I've disappeared. Here I am! Here's an update of a few things from the past couple weeks.

Asher learned to ride his bike (finally)! I think the fact that Heidi's 5 year old son, Will, can do it was good motivation.
Another funny thing about Asher. Last Saturday I woke up to him watching What Not to Wear. I TiVo'd it and he picked it over SpongeBob, Power Rangers, Hannah Montana. Awesome!
This is the best picture I got of Asher & Alivia (Andrea B's daughter) dancing at their Cinqo de Mayo program. My new camera arrived a few days late. They were so cute!!

Kane has started telling everyone his name is BYU. His new primary teacher had to ask me his real name because he would only say BYU and he wrote BYU on his paper. Haha!

Here are some videos. Asher really wanted his Grandpa Hintze to see his mexican dance. I won't be offended if the rest of you don't want to watch them.

Too personal?

2008-04-16T22:20:00.005-06:00

What is your monthly or weekly budget for groceries? I think I'm spending WAY too much! (Probably because I really dislike -not using the "h" word- Walmart). If this is too personal ignore me or leave an anonymous comment :)

Also, tonight Kane said, "Hey mom, pull my finger". He said he learned it from Will :)

Bedtime movie

2008-04-15T21:50:00.002-06:00

I don't know why I find this so funny, or blog worthy... I came home tonight to find my 7yo and 4yo boys watching Monty Python and the Holy Grail. So much for Scooby-Doo & Spongebob :)

A post... finally

2008-04-11T19:19:00.024-06:00

I realize I haven't blogged about something "real" for more than a month! Sorry. Moving is stressful! I don't really feel like myself lately. Since I moved to Alpine and my kids go to school in Saratoga Springs, I'm rarely home. I was gone from 7am - 3pm today, uhg. So it seems it's taking me quite a while to settle in here. I thought instead of a traditional Flashback Friday, I'd give you a flashback of what I've been doing the past month.
3/20 I volunteered to go on Asher's 1st grade field trip to the Bean Museum at BYU. This was 2 days before I moved, not the best idea. Riding in the back of the school bus with a bunch of 1st graders hopped up on ice cream from the BYU Creamery, also, not a good idea.
3/23 Easter, day after we moved. My wonderful in-laws brought us dinner. Very fun day after all the hectic ones that preceded it.

3/27-3/30 Went to Monster Jam in Vegas with Heidi & her family. We had front row seats, it was SO much fun! (You can make fun, I don't care).

4/4 Bought the airplane teeter totter from Costco. Hoping it's warm enough this weekend to actually use it.

4/7 Woke up to this, ick! (Okay it's kind of pretty).

4/11 Boys playing in grandma's tub. And Kane sleeping protected by his "babies".
So there you have it. My life lately.

Monster Jam Video

2008-04-11T17:59:00.001-06:00

This is from Monster Jam. Scarlet Bandit truck, the only female driver this year.

2008-04-10T16:10:00.003-06:00

70 words

Speedtest

Flashback Friday

2008-04-04T08:18:00.012-06:00

Halloween 1995

In the spirit of my last flashback friday, I thought I'd better post this one of me. This was when I lived in Colorado with my sister, Betsy. People used to tell me I looked like Alicia Silverstone. And since I loved Clueless (and we already had the poster above our fireplace) I thought I'd be "Cher" for our Halloween party. I don't think I look quite as good in that dress as I think I did!

Sometime in the mid/late 1980's

I thought I'd also post this one I found this past week for my Hyde cousins. This is at the 4th of July parade in Provo. Counter clockwise from grandpa... Heidi, me, Jill, Mindy (you look happy to be there) Ben, half of Julie, Linda Ann, don't know who she is, Raymond, Jeannine. Wasn't this such a fun annual tradition.

(I know I haven't posted forever, I promise I'll do another one soon!)

Funny Blog

2008-03-24T16:02:00.003-06:00

My friend showed me this blog, so funny! It's titled, Tales from Labor & Delivery, written by a L&D nurse. Enjoy! (See you tonight, 7:00!)

Flashback Friday

2008-03-21T14:19:00.002-06:00

Me & Heidi, November 1999

I'm posting this today because my older sister Betsy is out of town and would die if she knew I was going to post this skanky picture (not that she can't scroll down and find it later, love you Bets!). Heidi, my little sister, and I were on our way to a Backstreet Boys concert in Las Vegas. Look at my tights, eek. And Heidi's shoes have flames on them, hot!

(Reply to my RSVP post below!)

RSVP

2008-03-20T17:23:00.003-06:00

I thought it'd be good to get a head count for Girl's Night on Monday (Chili's, 7:00). I'm hoping to call Chili's beforehand and tell them how many of us are coming. So if your planning on being there, and if you know any non-bloggers planning on coming, let me know.

Clothes

2008-03-15T19:06:00.004-06:00

Anyone want two big bags of boy's size 4/5 clothes? I was going to send them to DI but thought someone could use them. They are in really good condition. Mostly long sleeve shirts & pants, but some warm weather stuff too.
If you want them, let me know!

Flashback Friday

2008-03-13T20:32:00.008-06:00

14 years old, 9th Grade, Indian Hills, 1990

Seriously, the background, white ladder, classic! That was my friend's Girbaud skirt, and I think my brother's old Polo shirt. And me, with a perm and some Wet 'n Wild lip gloss.

Girl's Night Out

2008-03-12T19:03:00.007-06:00

Monday, March 24th

7:00pm

Chili's in American Fork

Everyone's invited. We've had some blogger birthday's in March and thought that would be a good excuse to get together. We'll plan on meeting at Chili's at 7:00. My car will fit 8, so those of you in my neighborhood can ride with me.
Hope you can make it! (You can order healthy food at Chili's!!!)

Plug

2008-03-12T07:21:00.003-06:00

Check out my friend Abi's jewelry website. She's having a big sale on some very cool stuff!

(Hey Lindsay, notice I figured out the link thing all by myself, haha!)

Random

2008-03-10T17:24:00.002-06:00

Does anyone know an electrician?
I had a home inspector here today and I'd like to get some price quotes on a couple things. Let me know. Thanks!!

Today

2008-03-09T22:52:00.002-06:00

So I was pretty excited to move until I went to church today and realized how much I'm going to miss everyone. It's not like I'm moving far, but still it's going to be a big change. It took me so long to get to know this ward. I was not active when I moved in and a few years later (thanks to my sister) I started going to church. I just want to really tell everyone around me how much I cherish our friendships. My kids have made great friends here too. If anyone wants to visit us in Alpine please do!
Looks like we will be moving March 22, that is Easter weekend though so we'll see.
I'm totally crying while writing this so I guess I'll be done.

Flashback Friday

2008-03-07T11:43:00.007-07:00

Late 90's. Guess what my favorite article of clothing was, overalls! I was going through pictures this morning looking for a good old picture when I realized I wore overalls a lot! Isn't the last one great, my horrid haircut, and I'm wearing overalls along with my 1 year old nephew.
My friend posted a flashback friday featuring me today. Check out Abi's blog.

News..

2008-03-01T16:23:00.002-07:00

We got an offer on our house today. Of course it's a little lower than we were hoping but looks like we are going to accept. If it goes through we will be out by the end of the month. Wow! After having my house up for sale for 3+ months it didn't seem like this was ever going to happen!

Flashback Friday

2008-02-29T22:12:00.001-07:00

I really wanted to post a Flashback Friday today. And since I didn't have any old pictures of myself on my computer I decided to use this one of my parent's wedding line. I don't know the exact year, sometime in the early 60's.

Bath

2008-02-29T21:54:00.001-07:00

Kane was taking a bath today. I left him in the bathroom while I went upstairs to get PJ's. When I came back in the bathroom the whole floor was soaked! The rug, the toilet seat cover, there was even water in the garbage can. I started getting mad and telling him to get out right now and you know better than to make this huge mess. As I was helping him dry off I said, "Kane, what did you do in here?" He replied, "It's a long story." Hahahaha! I love it when little kids start saying new phrases like that. I couldn't help but laugh out loud a little and that made him cry. He wasn't too happy I took a picture of his sadness but he's too cute. At least my bathroom is really super clean now.

New Look

2008-02-26T21:12:00.001-07:00

What do you think of my new layout?
Thanks to one of my bestest friends, Chardell. She did it for me.
*Update* I think the background might be too busy. Hmm. I know you all care, haha!

My 100

2008-02-22T22:30:00.001-07:00

1. My husband is 16 inches taller than me.
2. I gag if I see someone brushing their teeth.
3. My son is named Kane (it was my mother's maiden name, I know people wonder where it came from).
4. I went to massage therapy school but still don't have my license (anyone want to help me study anatomy?).
5. I would buy my Sandy house if it was for sale.
6. I'm good at math.
7. I am not a good writer (I have anxiety about blogging sometimes).
8. I've been in the execution room at the prison.
9. Someday I'll have elective surgery.
10. I've had Lasik. Not as bad as I thought it would be.
11. I used to have 12 piercings.
12. I still have 2 tattoos (after my tummy tuck I will probably only have one).
13. I love summer.
14. I get S.A.D. in the winter.
15. The 4th of July is my favorite holiday.
16. I started kindergarten when I was 4 (my birthday is in October).
17. I went to school in Colorado for a while (glad I experienced life outside of Utah for a while, but I never want to live in another state again).
18. I always start conversations with strangers.
19. I am completely terrified of public speaking, I dropped my Communications class in college because I had so much anxiety about it.
20. I love to talk on the phone (and text).
21. I am so grateful that I am still so close to my high school friends.
22. I am a procrastinator (I bought a book called Overcoming Procrastination, I still haven't read it, seriously).
23. I hate it when people spit in public.
24. I think Jim Carrey is kind of hot (post Dumb & Dumber).
25. I let my kids play video games and watch TV.
26. I love roller coasters and big scary rides (anyone want to do the catapult at Lagoon with me?).
27. I absolutely love going to Lake Powell, I hope it doesn't dry up.
28. My favorite monster trucks are: Grave Digger (of course), Pastrana 199 and Avenger
29. I'm going to Monster Jam World Finals in Las Vegas next month.
30. I wear a Shade shirt, hoodie & clogs every day of winter (even to church).
31. I can find just about anything on the internet.
32. I like to drink Rock Star Juiced, and am kind of embarrassed about it.
33. I can tap dance.
34. I really dislike camping.
35. I like to do tricks on the trampoline.
36. I like to listen to music really loud in my car.
37. My house isn't very clean and I don't care.
38. I have never, ever mowed a lawn.
39. I can play the piano.
40. I am not a "have a pet" kind of person.
41. I am really afraid of spiders, I can sense them too.
42. I can not watch scary movies (or previews for scary movies).
43. I watch TV, a lot.
44. I've had TiVo for 8 years.
45. I once got caught skipping school by the police. My parents were out of town and my brother never told them, thanks Darren! (nevermind, read my brothers comment about this)
46. I love BYU football, I've been going to games since I was little.
47. I consider myself a Salt Lake county person not a Utah county person (I stole this one from Heather, but it's true for me too).
48. I really don't like to get ready.
49. I love to get massages & pedicures.
50. I like to do Bikram Yoga.
51. I've been to two Grateful Dead concerts and two Backstreet Boys concerts (and a lot in between).
52. I really like to eat chips & dip.
53. I've taken anti-depressants.
54. I really miss the TV show Joan of Arcadia.
55. I also really miss the old Sesame Street, and I get a little teary watching clips on You Tube.
56. I love that I feel really safe with my husband (he looks pretty intimidating, huh?).
57. I own almost every Steve Martin movie.
58. I like to stay up late.
59. I played the baritone for a quarter in 7th grade.
60. I don't like all of my moles, but I pretend they don't bother me.
61. I would like to collect tin lunch boxes (where would I put them?).
62. My graduating class was huge, like over 1,000 (Alta '94).
63. I commuted from Pleasant Grove to Sandy for school my whole senior year (sometimes I just drove to Abi's and went back to bed, sorry mom).
64. Purple is my favorite color.
65. I wish I could be a mom like my mom.
66. I once did the Master Cleanser for 8 days.
67. I need to do the Master Cleanser again.
68. I'm pretty stinking good at Guitar Hero.
69. I rarely wear socks.
70. I don't really like road trips, being in the car is pretty boring.
71. I have to fall asleep on my stomach.
72. I am grateful for my faith.
73. I love that I am close with my siblings (and their spouses).
74. I really like to shop online. Sometimes I fill a shopping cart then just leave the computer.
75. I'm sensitive.
76. I am rarely late.
77. I love the relationships I have with my kids.
78. I got married at my parents house.
79. It was my husband's second marriage.
80. I'm really annoyed that my face still breaks out.
81. I love my ward and neighbors.
82. House is my favorite TV show.
83. Both my boys knew the National Anthem when they were 2.
84. French kissing kind of grosses me out.
85. My dad is an identical twin (he and his brother are so the same).
86. I really dislike most country music.
87. I like to make dinner in my crock-pot.
88. I don't mind going to the dentist - especially now that I go to the same dentist as Heidi (see Heidi's 100 list #10)
89. I used to have a lady clean my house, wish I could still afford her.
90. I think my husband has a cool job (corrections officer).
91. My boys were born at 40 1/2 weeks and 41 weeks.
92. They were 8lb3oz and 9lb4oz.
93. If there is a next time I will schedule a c-section at 39 weeks.
94. I really, really, really miss Grocery Guys.
95. My daughter is 13 and is already at least four inches taller than me.
96. I believe in alternative healing.
97. My kids go to a charter school.
98. Sometimes I read the obituaries.
99. I can keep a secret.
100. I have worked for my dad's company (now my brother's company) since I was a sophmore in high school.

Whoa!

2008-02-21T07:27:00.001-07:00

I just felt an earthquake! I was sitting at my desk at home, reading my brother's new blog, and the desk started to "jiggle" a little bit. I thought maybe it was me, it felt like I was going to throw up and pass out (Phenomenon?). Then I looked at my blinds and the string on them was swaying too. I walked to the kitchen and the light hanging in there was swaying too. Holy crap! Anyone else feel it today?
*Update* I saw on the news that there was a 6.0 earthquake around Wendover. Guess it really was an earthquake, wow.

Heidi's 100

2008-02-18T09:41:00.001-07:00

Thought I'd pass along the link to Heidi's 100. Anyone wondering when I'll do mine? Me too :)
http://balletsnob.blogspot.com/

GF

2008-02-13T23:21:00.001-07:00

Have any of you ever tried My Girlfriend's Kitchen? If you have, give me some feedback, please.

Betsy's 100

2008-02-13T22:20:00.001-07:00

K eveyone read my sister Betsy's 100. She is the coolest person I know ;)
http://bettygrace.blogspot.com/2008/02/my-100.html

You In?

2008-02-12T17:43:00.000-07:00

Just in case you are not in Heidi's AOL address book or haven't looked at her or Lindsay's blog, I wanted to make sure everyone knows that Heidi & Lindsay are having a girls night/birthday party this Friday night, 6:30, Heidi's house. Heidi is making soup & a veggie tray. Everyone is invited. Bring a snack if you want. Email me, ldyduchess@aol.com or call Heidi or Lindsay for directions.

Dino Lunch

2008-02-09T17:33:00.001-07:00

Isn't this the cutest thing that my sister, Heidi, found at Smith's? For those of you who don't already know, Kane LOVES dinosaurs and hates to eat. He would live off of waffles, yogurt and creamies (and some days I let him). Now we can add PB&J to the mix. He thought it was hilarious to bite off the dino heads. Thanks Heidi!

Asher Video 2005

2008-02-06T22:39:00.001-07:00

This is a video from September 2005, Asher was almost 5. He's singing I am a Child of God. You can barely hear him, but my favorite part of the video is Kane scooting over to be right next to Asher. This was my conversation with Kane before he went to bed tonight. Kane said, "I love Asher" I said "I love Asher too", Kane said "I wish I could be him" So sweet!

Maya Singing

2008-02-06T22:29:00.001-07:00

This was Maya's first attempt at singing I Love to See the Temple on camera. She's so stinking cute. Heidi will have the full version on her blog soon :)

KSL Story

2008-02-02T20:40:00.001-07:00

Here's a link to the story KSL did on the cane wave tribute:
http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=2593970
You get some good pictures of Asher, Betsy, Heidi & Will waving handkerchiefs this morning. Asher is wearing a black coat with the hood up, Will is in a red coat & Batman hat. The close up of the hands waving are Betsy & Heidi's hands :) Asher thinks he's famous, haha!
Thank you my sisters for including Asher today!

(the pictures above are from my sister's camera)

I don't want to!

2008-02-01T08:37:00.001-07:00

I have to go shopping today. Which means I have to do two things I hate the most. Drive in the snow and go to Wal-Mart. Pray for me ;)

Do you think I can get away with wearing sweats all day? I don't think my pants will button after binging on all the sinfully delicious food at Anne Marie's last night. Well worth it though. Maybe I should get on my elliptical before Wal-Mart, hmm.

Great idea

2008-01-28T17:24:00.000-07:00

My sister's friends are trying to put this together. Sounds like a great idea to honor President Hinckley.

http://canewavetribute.blogspot.com/

Pass the link along please!

Happy Birthday Kasey!

2008-01-27T15:18:00.001-07:00

I have a 13 year old, I can't believe it!

This is Kasey today, her 13th birthday.

This was taken on my wedding day, she was almost 4.
Time flies!

We took her and some friends to Classic Skating in Sandy yesterday. Weird taking my 13 year old to the place I used to hang out when I was 13 :)

4:52pm

2008-01-23T18:58:00.001-07:00

Here's what my kids were doing today at 4:52 pm:

Kane was making a fruit salad. This was all his idea. He asked Matt this morning to take him to the store to get the ingredients, apples, bananas, oranges and blueberries.

Asher was playing Thrillville. He's been addicted for about 5 days now.

Kasey was working on her science fair project.

Guess what I get to do tonight? Reorganize my game closet! Kane just pulled out a puzzle from the bottom and everything came crashing down. I now have to figure out which puzzle pieces go where and oh my! it's a huge mess.

Good things

2008-01-17T12:38:00.000-07:00

Since I can't think of anything too exciting to post I'm going to list some good things that happened in the past couple days:

Going to Anne Marie's jewelry party and being the last one there and got sent home with her yummy treats. (Post the recipe... please)

Kane giving me one of Asher's karate trophies and a medal because "I'm a good mom and keep care of him".

Learning some new parenting skills from a great counselor we go to.

Holding my beautiful new nephew.

Matt took Kane to preschool today and I'm typing this in my pajamas (it's past noon).

Laughing out loud at The Office reruns.

Got all my W-2's together and going to file my taxes by tomorrow.

Both of my sister's started blogs (check them out, the links are on my page... Heidi & Betsy).

I have had lots of stress this week but instead of wasting energy typing about that I figured it would be better for me to list the good stuff :)

Legos

2008-01-15T09:04:00.001-07:00

Can I just tell you about Asher, he LOVES legos. He got this set for Christmas (one of about 4 big sets). It has about 650 pieces and is made for 8-14 year olds, he's 7. The top picture is him opening Christmas morning, the bottom picture is the finished product Christmas evening. He finished it all in one day. Even though we were at my sisters house for most of the day. He did it all by himself. He once spent 7 hours on a Saturday building a Lego castle. Now, he doesn't really play with the Legos, they usually get built once and then his little brother and cousin get to them and wreck them. Needless to say, he has a closet full of Lego pieces :) Think he'll be an engineer like his Grandpa???

Slideshow

2008-01-15T08:55:00.001-07:00

It's a boy!

2008-01-07T16:58:00.002-07:00

He's here! Jack or Luke, I don't think they've decided on a name yet. Heidi was induced at about 7:30 this morning and he was here at 11:09am. No time for an epidural (that was NOT the plan). Heidi did so good though. 8lb5oz 20" Isn't he cute??? (picture of his first mohawk, haha)

*~.~*UPDATE*~.~*

As much as they love the name Jack, Luke just fits this little guy :)

Blank

2008-01-06T21:49:00.000-07:00

Okay, everytime I go to write a new blog I erase it all and stare at this screen thinking, "I have nothing to say, at least not anything anyone else wants to waste time reading." Guess I'm a little intimidated by everyone's clever, beautiful blogs. I spend so much stinking time at my computer already it might be a while before I get a better blog.

For those in my ward, can you believe how many kids we have turning 8 this year... like 22 or something like that! Seriously I think we have a record breaking monsterous primary. It's so fun though.

Today was my first Sunday out of nursery. I thought I would be so grateful to be done. But I found myself worrying about and missing "my kids"! It was nice to attend Relief Society. And be able to come home from church and not feel like I need to throw my clothes directly in the washer and shower.

Holy crap.... I just realized... Kasey is turning 13 this month, Asher will be baptized this year, and Kane will start Kindergarten in the fall. I'm old!!!! Eeek!

Okay enough for tonight. I'm taking Heidi in to be induced at 6:30am tomorrow. Boy or girl? Any guesses?? I have no idea!!!

I just have to tell all of my friends and family how much I love them and how grateful I am to have such awesome people in my life. After some sad news in Lehi tonight we just never know what to expect in life. I hope you are all happy :)

Dinosaur hair?

2008-01-05T14:23:00.002-07:00

So we were headed to go see Alvin and the Chipmunks (better than expected) and I was doing Kane's hair. He said, "Mom, I don't want a mohawk I want triceratops hair." This is what I came up with. He loved it as you can tell by the face :) Who cares what everyone at the movie theater thinks, right?

Part of the cool club now

2008-01-05T09:03:00.000-07:00

Okay so I received two invitations yesterday to view my friends blogs. Guess I'll join all of the cool kids and start my own. I promise I'll do more soon!