I forgot to include these beautiful frames I made too. They were done in Utah though around christmas time.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
WOW TIME FLIES
So, I know it's been quite a while since I have wrote, however, I have good reasons. Well, life has been crazy. Last Friday was my bday and what do ya know, EVERYONE IS SICK. I came home from work early and we lounged all weekend. I went to church by myself on Sunday and it was the best thing I ever did. I really learned such a great lesson. It was on the war against good and evil. I seriously have been doing so much thinking and studying the scriptures lately and I can't even begin to tell you why (well I can, but.........) but I decided to make a separate private blog Titled My Life's Journey (it's a personal journal and some amazing experiences). So, leave your email address if you want to be added.
Today was the funnest. Whitney, Rebecca and I had a crafty day. I have been procrastinating getting some projects done and I finally did it. This was Rebeccas first time and she did so great, I am so proud of her. Here are some pictures:
P.S.
Not really much more to tell ya other than what's in My Life's Journey, sorry too private to make public.
(mine) (mine)
(Rebecca's) (Whitney's)
(Whit, Rebecca, Me)
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
SO DID YA'LL HEAR.........
ABOUT..... www.cosmeticssettlement.com
SO THIS IS WHAT THE WEBSITE SAYS: (copy and paste is great)
I suggest every single person who has ever shopped at a big name mall go to this site!! Basically from 1994-2004 we have all been paying way more than we should have for ohhh you name it,
clinique, estee lauder, the list goes on.
From today until next monday, you can go in to one of the retailers and get any 1 of the items on the list. (just go for the most expensive thing) FOR FREE.
Woo-hoo!! Please note: MAC is not listed!! :( sorry girls, i know what a shame, at least we know they are good to us right????????
Welcome to the Information Website for theIn re Cosmetics Cases(Azizian, et al. v. Federated Department Stores, Inc., et al.,Docket No. 4:03-CV-03359-SBA) (updated as of December 1, 2008)
As part of a class action settlement, $175 million worth of free cosmetics products will be distributed to members of the class (see below to determine whether you are a member of the class) for a maximum of seven days, while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis, beginning on January 20, 2009. No rainchecks will be issued. The products will be distributed at stores owned by the Retailer Defendants (see list immediately below).
The stores owned by the Retailer Defendants that will be participating in the settlement product distribution are the following:
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergner’s
Bloomingdale’s
Boston Store
Carson Pirie Scott
Dillard’s
Gottschalks
Herberger’s
Macy’s
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Parisian
Saks Fifth Avenue
Younkers
A class member will be eligible to receive, while supplies last, a maximum of ONE free cosmetics product from one of the Manufacturer Defendants from which he or she purchased Department Store Cosmetics1 during the class period, May 29, 1994 through July 16, 2003, from the list of products below. If a class member has only purchased products, during the class period, from one of the Manufacturer Defendants listed below, then that class member is only entitled to receive a free product from that Manufacturer Defendant. If a class member has purchased products, during the class period, from multiple Manufacturer Defendants, then that class member must choose the ONE free product he or she wishes to claim from one of those Manufacturer Defendants. Again, these products are only available while supplies last, and no rainchecks will be issued. If your store has run out of settlement products from the Manufacturer Defendant(s) from which you have previously purchased Department Store Cosmetics during the class period, then you may claim a product (again, while supplies last) from another Manufacturer Defendant.
The following is a list of the Manufacturer Defendants and their products that will be distributed, while supplies last, through the stores listed above:
Boucheron (USA) Ltd.: Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)
Chanel, Inc.: Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)
Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.: J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)
Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last): Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)
Conopco, Inc. (distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last): Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz) OR Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz) OR Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last): Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz) OR Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)
Guerlain, Inc.: My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last): Lancôme UV Expert 20 OR Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara OR Lancôme Fatale Mascara OR Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara OR Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense OR Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.) OR Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz) OR Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel
Parfums Givenchy, Inc.: Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
These are the only products that will be distributed, while supplies last, as part of the settlement product distribution. Not all products are available in all stores; rather, stores will be distributing products from the participating brands that the particular store ordinarily sells.
1Department Store Cosmetics are products which are the full range of high-end, “prestige” or specialty beauty and cosmetic products and product lines, including color products (such as foundation, eye shadow and lipstick), treatments (such as skin creams and moisturizers) and fragrances, and which are sold primarily through department or specialty stores. Cosmetics and fragrance products sold through mass distribution channels, such as drug stores and warehouse outlets, are not Department Store Cosmetics.
To Determine Whether You Are a Member of the Class, Please Read the Following:
You are a member of the class if you are currently a resident of the United States who purchased Department Store Cosmetics in the United States during the class period, which products were made, distributed and/or sold by the Manufacturer Defendants or Retailer Defendants listed below. You are not a member of the class, even though you bought the covered products during the relevant time period, if you fall into one or more of the following categories: all employees, officers, directors or agents (including attorneys) of any defendant, as well as any judge, justice or judicial officer presiding over this matter, and each such person’s immediate family.
The following is a list of the Manufacturer Defendants and the brands sold by the Manufacturer Defendants during the class period as well as the Retailer Defendants and the stores they owned during the class period. Not all brands and retailers listed below will be distributing products as part of the settlement product distribution. The only stores that will be participating and products that will be distributed, while supplies last, as part of the settlement product distribution are listed ABOVE.
Manufacturer Defendants and brands sold by the Manufacturer Defendants:
Boucheron (USA) Ltd.: Boucheron, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Lacroix, Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier
Chanel, Inc.: Chanel Colour, Precision Skincare, Chanel No. 1 Collection, Chanel Le Corps Actif, Allure, Chanel No. 5, Chanel No. 19, Chanel No. 22, Coco, Coco Mademoiselle, Chance, Allure for Men, Platinum Egoiste, Cristalle, Egoiste, Pour Monsieur, Technique Pour Homme, Anateus Pour Homme
Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.: Christian Dior Perfumes
Clarins U.S.A., Inc.: Clarins, Thierry Mugler, Azzaro Paris
Conopco, Inc.: Calvin Klein, Obsession, Eternity, Escape, CK One, CK Be, Calvin Klein Color, Contradiction, Truth Calvin Klein, Calvin, Crave, Latitude Longitude, BCBGirls, Vera Wang, Chloe, Narcisse, Karl Lagerfeld, Lagerfeld Classic, Lagerfeld Man, Lagerfeld Woman, Lagerfeld Jako, KL, Photo, Sun Moon Stars, Cerruti (or Nino Cerruti), Cerruti 1881, Cerruti Image, Cerruti 1881 Amber, Valentino, Very Valentino, Valentino Gold, Vendetta, Elizabeth Arden, 5th Avenue, Blue Grass, Red Door, Sunflowers, True Love, Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, White Diamonds, Jean Louis Scherrer, Indian Nights/Nuits Indiennes, Visible Difference, Ceramides, Millennium
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique Laboratories, Inc., Prescriptives, Origins Natural Resources, M.A.C., La Mer, Bobby Brown Cosmetics, Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries, Donna Karan Cosmetics, Aveda, Stila Cosmetics, Jo Malone, Kate Spade Beauty, Laboratoires Darphin, Michael Kors Fragrances
Guerlain, Inc.: Guerlain
L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.): Biotherm, Helena Rubenstein, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Lancôme, Shu Uemura, the Designer Fragrances, including Cacharelle, Giorgio Armani, Guy Laroche, Paloma Picasso, and Ralph Lauren
Parfums Givenchy, Inc.: Parfums Givenchy
Retailer Defendants and stores owned by the Retailer Defendants:
Dillard’s, Inc.: Dillard’s, Maison Blanche, Gayfers, J.B. White, Castner Knott, Bacons, McAlpin’s, Lion, Root’s, The Jones Store Company, Joslins, Hennessy’s, de Lendrecie’s, Glass Block
Federated Department Stores, Inc.: Macy’s East, Jordan Marsh, Macy’s West, Bullock’s, Rich’s, Lazarus, Goldsmith’s, Burdines, Bloomingdale’s, The Bon Marche, Stern’s, Broadway, Emporium, Weinstock’s, Abraham & Strauss
Gottschalks Inc.: Gottschalks, Gottschalks Inc., Harris-Gottschalks
The May Department Stores Company: Filene’s, Kaufmann’s, Lord & Taylor, Hecht’s, Strawbridge’s, Famous-Barr, The Jones Store, Foley’s, Robinsons-May, Meier & Frank
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus Direct, Neiman Marcus Online
Nordstrom, Inc.: Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Façonnable
Saks Incorporated: Saks Fifth Avenue, Parisian, Proffitt’s, McRae’s, Younkers, Herberger’s, Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner’s, Boston Store
Target Corporation: Hudson’s, Dayton’s, Marshall Field’s and Target
SO THIS IS WHAT THE WEBSITE SAYS: (copy and paste is great)
I suggest every single person who has ever shopped at a big name mall go to this site!! Basically from 1994-2004 we have all been paying way more than we should have for ohhh you name it,
clinique, estee lauder, the list goes on.
From today until next monday, you can go in to one of the retailers and get any 1 of the items on the list. (just go for the most expensive thing) FOR FREE.
Woo-hoo!! Please note: MAC is not listed!! :( sorry girls, i know what a shame, at least we know they are good to us right????????
Welcome to the Information Website for theIn re Cosmetics Cases(Azizian, et al. v. Federated Department Stores, Inc., et al.,Docket No. 4:03-CV-03359-SBA) (updated as of December 1, 2008)
As part of a class action settlement, $175 million worth of free cosmetics products will be distributed to members of the class (see below to determine whether you are a member of the class) for a maximum of seven days, while supplies last, on a first come, first served basis, beginning on January 20, 2009. No rainchecks will be issued. The products will be distributed at stores owned by the Retailer Defendants (see list immediately below).
The stores owned by the Retailer Defendants that will be participating in the settlement product distribution are the following:
Bergdorf Goodman
Bergner’s
Bloomingdale’s
Boston Store
Carson Pirie Scott
Dillard’s
Gottschalks
Herberger’s
Macy’s
Neiman Marcus
Nordstrom
Parisian
Saks Fifth Avenue
Younkers
A class member will be eligible to receive, while supplies last, a maximum of ONE free cosmetics product from one of the Manufacturer Defendants from which he or she purchased Department Store Cosmetics1 during the class period, May 29, 1994 through July 16, 2003, from the list of products below. If a class member has only purchased products, during the class period, from one of the Manufacturer Defendants listed below, then that class member is only entitled to receive a free product from that Manufacturer Defendant. If a class member has purchased products, during the class period, from multiple Manufacturer Defendants, then that class member must choose the ONE free product he or she wishes to claim from one of those Manufacturer Defendants. Again, these products are only available while supplies last, and no rainchecks will be issued. If your store has run out of settlement products from the Manufacturer Defendant(s) from which you have previously purchased Department Store Cosmetics during the class period, then you may claim a product (again, while supplies last) from another Manufacturer Defendant.
The following is a list of the Manufacturer Defendants and their products that will be distributed, while supplies last, through the stores listed above:
Boucheron (USA) Ltd.: Femme Eau de Toilette (1 ounce/30 ml)
Chanel, Inc.: Coco Mademoiselle body lotion (3.4 fluid oz)
Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.: J’Adore Eau de Parfum (15 ml)
Clarins U.S.A., Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last): Clarins Energizing Morning Cream (30 ml) OR Clarins Beauty Flash Bomb (30 ml)
Conopco, Inc. (distributed by Coty, Inc. on behalf of Conopco, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of three products, while supplies last): Calvin Klein Euphoria Bath and Shower Crème (6.7 oz) OR Vera Wang Princess Body Polish (5 oz) OR Lovely Sarah Jessica Parker Shower Gel (6.7 oz)
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (customers will have a choice of ONE of two products, while supplies last): Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair (15 ml/0.5 oz) OR Clinique Moisture Surge (30 ml/1 oz)
Guerlain, Inc.: My Insolence Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.) (customers will have a choice of ONE of eight products, while supplies last): Lancôme UV Expert 20 OR Lancôme Cils Design Pro Mascara OR Lancôme Fatale Mascara OR Lancôme Courbe Virtuose Mascara OR Lancôme Primordial Skin Defense OR Ralph Lauren Romance Shower Gel (6.7 oz.) OR Giorgio Armani ACM Shower Gel (6.7 oz) OR Lancôme Hypnôse Shower Gel
Parfums Givenchy, Inc.: Very Irresistible Givenchy Eau de Toilette (15 ml)
These are the only products that will be distributed, while supplies last, as part of the settlement product distribution. Not all products are available in all stores; rather, stores will be distributing products from the participating brands that the particular store ordinarily sells.
1Department Store Cosmetics are products which are the full range of high-end, “prestige” or specialty beauty and cosmetic products and product lines, including color products (such as foundation, eye shadow and lipstick), treatments (such as skin creams and moisturizers) and fragrances, and which are sold primarily through department or specialty stores. Cosmetics and fragrance products sold through mass distribution channels, such as drug stores and warehouse outlets, are not Department Store Cosmetics.
To Determine Whether You Are a Member of the Class, Please Read the Following:
You are a member of the class if you are currently a resident of the United States who purchased Department Store Cosmetics in the United States during the class period, which products were made, distributed and/or sold by the Manufacturer Defendants or Retailer Defendants listed below. You are not a member of the class, even though you bought the covered products during the relevant time period, if you fall into one or more of the following categories: all employees, officers, directors or agents (including attorneys) of any defendant, as well as any judge, justice or judicial officer presiding over this matter, and each such person’s immediate family.
The following is a list of the Manufacturer Defendants and the brands sold by the Manufacturer Defendants during the class period as well as the Retailer Defendants and the stores they owned during the class period. Not all brands and retailers listed below will be distributing products as part of the settlement product distribution. The only stores that will be participating and products that will be distributed, while supplies last, as part of the settlement product distribution are listed ABOVE.
Manufacturer Defendants and brands sold by the Manufacturer Defendants:
Boucheron (USA) Ltd.: Boucheron, Sonia Rykiel, Christian Lacroix, Paul Smith, Issey Miyake, Jean Paul Gaultier
Chanel, Inc.: Chanel Colour, Precision Skincare, Chanel No. 1 Collection, Chanel Le Corps Actif, Allure, Chanel No. 5, Chanel No. 19, Chanel No. 22, Coco, Coco Mademoiselle, Chance, Allure for Men, Platinum Egoiste, Cristalle, Egoiste, Pour Monsieur, Technique Pour Homme, Anateus Pour Homme
Christian Dior Perfumes, Inc.: Christian Dior Perfumes
Clarins U.S.A., Inc.: Clarins, Thierry Mugler, Azzaro Paris
Conopco, Inc.: Calvin Klein, Obsession, Eternity, Escape, CK One, CK Be, Calvin Klein Color, Contradiction, Truth Calvin Klein, Calvin, Crave, Latitude Longitude, BCBGirls, Vera Wang, Chloe, Narcisse, Karl Lagerfeld, Lagerfeld Classic, Lagerfeld Man, Lagerfeld Woman, Lagerfeld Jako, KL, Photo, Sun Moon Stars, Cerruti (or Nino Cerruti), Cerruti 1881, Cerruti Image, Cerruti 1881 Amber, Valentino, Very Valentino, Valentino Gold, Vendetta, Elizabeth Arden, 5th Avenue, Blue Grass, Red Door, Sunflowers, True Love, Elizabeth Taylor Black Pearls, Elizabeth Taylor Passion, White Diamonds, Jean Louis Scherrer, Indian Nights/Nuits Indiennes, Visible Difference, Ceramides, Millennium
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique Laboratories, Inc., Prescriptives, Origins Natural Resources, M.A.C., La Mer, Bobby Brown Cosmetics, Tommy Hilfiger Toiletries, Donna Karan Cosmetics, Aveda, Stila Cosmetics, Jo Malone, Kate Spade Beauty, Laboratoires Darphin, Michael Kors Fragrances
Guerlain, Inc.: Guerlain
L’Oréal USA, Inc. (formerly known as Cosmair, Inc.): Biotherm, Helena Rubenstein, Kiehl’s Since 1851, Lancôme, Shu Uemura, the Designer Fragrances, including Cacharelle, Giorgio Armani, Guy Laroche, Paloma Picasso, and Ralph Lauren
Parfums Givenchy, Inc.: Parfums Givenchy
Retailer Defendants and stores owned by the Retailer Defendants:
Dillard’s, Inc.: Dillard’s, Maison Blanche, Gayfers, J.B. White, Castner Knott, Bacons, McAlpin’s, Lion, Root’s, The Jones Store Company, Joslins, Hennessy’s, de Lendrecie’s, Glass Block
Federated Department Stores, Inc.: Macy’s East, Jordan Marsh, Macy’s West, Bullock’s, Rich’s, Lazarus, Goldsmith’s, Burdines, Bloomingdale’s, The Bon Marche, Stern’s, Broadway, Emporium, Weinstock’s, Abraham & Strauss
Gottschalks Inc.: Gottschalks, Gottschalks Inc., Harris-Gottschalks
The May Department Stores Company: Filene’s, Kaufmann’s, Lord & Taylor, Hecht’s, Strawbridge’s, Famous-Barr, The Jones Store, Foley’s, Robinsons-May, Meier & Frank
The Neiman Marcus Group, Inc.: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus Direct, Neiman Marcus Online
Nordstrom, Inc.: Nordstrom, Nordstrom Rack, Façonnable
Saks Incorporated: Saks Fifth Avenue, Parisian, Proffitt’s, McRae’s, Younkers, Herberger’s, Carson Pirie Scott, Bergner’s, Boston Store
Target Corporation: Hudson’s, Dayton’s, Marshall Field’s and Target
Sunday, January 18, 2009
I love him!!
This is my latest project from photoshop. We went and had a mommy and me day because I have been working so much I feel left out of this little guys life!! He is growing so fast I don't even know where the time has gone!! I miss him so so much. So, life is a bit chaotic and I have promised to spend as much time with my boys as possible from this point on!! I have been feeling like my busy life is catching up to me and I still have not managed to go and have my spinal tap done. Even though I get a call about every other day from the Dr. i have managed to put it off. Oh, but i know soon it will all catch up and eventually I will have to face my fears and have it done.
It's amazing the people the Lord puts in your life. I do have hope after meeting someone my age and her story is the same as mine. She has had the same EXACT symtoms I have, has went through all the testing and when her results came back from the spinal tap. NEGATIVE!! So, yes ther is hope!! We are going to start running and working out to hopefully take off some of the pain and exhaustion that keeps us down!!
It's amazing the people the Lord puts in your life. I do have hope after meeting someone my age and her story is the same as mine. She has had the same EXACT symtoms I have, has went through all the testing and when her results came back from the spinal tap. NEGATIVE!! So, yes ther is hope!! We are going to start running and working out to hopefully take off some of the pain and exhaustion that keeps us down!!
BOO-HOO BUT...................
I still win!!! Yeah I know, don't try to rub it in!! They lost, but they still played a great game. I am sad but happy!! Ken Wisenhunt deserves this, he is a great coach!!! So, after the game we headed over to our (sarogent ??? parents house) Ken and Nona. I had to be funny and wear my McNabb jersey and yes, I got teased non stop!!
It was so much fun, we got to see and hang out with Brad and Shelly. I finally got to meet Trina and also Robbie. Krew loves going there and had his first run in with Helo (their very ginourmous lab) yeah he screamed his head off the second he licked his hand, but, when we finally introduced them, Krew was head over hills. There is never a dull moment at their house!! It's always a party and my cheeks are always sore when I get home.
As always, I can't wait to see them again. Nona is an amazing Gramma and she is hired the second I buy a home!! She is the best interior designer in the world. Her grandkids room is to die for.
And............... of course they send us home with a boat load of food, so hey if anyone wants to come hang out for dinner this week and next and next..... just let me know, we have plenty to go around!!! :)
I can't wait to have our girls day, I am so excited and counting down the days!!!!
It was so much fun, we got to see and hang out with Brad and Shelly. I finally got to meet Trina and also Robbie. Krew loves going there and had his first run in with Helo (their very ginourmous lab) yeah he screamed his head off the second he licked his hand, but, when we finally introduced them, Krew was head over hills. There is never a dull moment at their house!! It's always a party and my cheeks are always sore when I get home.
As always, I can't wait to see them again. Nona is an amazing Gramma and she is hired the second I buy a home!! She is the best interior designer in the world. Her grandkids room is to die for.
And............... of course they send us home with a boat load of food, so hey if anyone wants to come hang out for dinner this week and next and next..... just let me know, we have plenty to go around!!! :)
I can't wait to have our girls day, I am so excited and counting down the days!!!!
GO EAGLES, GO EAGLES!!! WOO-HOO!!
Ok, so I have to make this post official because yeah yeah I grew up in AZ, but honestly I am an Eagles fan, actually just a McNabb fan. Ya see Don and I we go way back, back to the day I didn't know who the crap he was and met him at the cheesecake factory. Here is the story.
So, oh about 6 or 7 years ago I worked at the CCF (cheesecake factory) at the Biltmore. I don't remember what day of the week it was, but I remember being almost done with my shift and the manager comes up to me and says hey I have a party of 9 guys I need you to get right on!! It kind of went like this.
Nina: "Ugh!! You're kidding right? I really have to deal with these guys."
Manager: "Um yes you do!!"
(as I go up to the table)
Nina: "Hey what do you guys want to drink." (as I am rolling my eyes)
Andre (one of Donovan's closest friends): "Ummmm, I'm sorry did we do something to make you mad?"
Nina: "No, other than I have to serve you rather than going home, so let's speed this up."
Andre: "Do you know who we are? Do you know who this guy is?" (As he points to Donovan)
Nina: "No, and I really don't care!! But, I am sure you think I should treat you like you are some famous person. Oh, was that what you wanted to tell me, was that he is famous? Cause I am pretty in tune with who comes in and out of here and I have never seen you on TV or in the movies so spare me."
Colby (another friend): "Oh wow guys we just got dissed from a server."
Donovan: "No, it's cool, just bring us all Strawberry Lemonade, we will make it quick."
Manager: "Oh my gosh, Nina you have to do me a favor, get his autograph. That's Donovan McNabb!!"
Nina: "Who the crap is Donovan McNabb?"
Manager: "Are you serious? He is the quarterback of the Eagles. Anyways, please ask for his autograph for my son."
Nina (as I am bring back their drinks): "So, apparently I feel like a complete idiot and you are really some famous guy on TV, just not what I watch."
9 guys at the table: (LOL< LOL
Nina: "Even if you play the Cardinals."
Donovan: "Yes maam, even if we play the Cardinals, and beat them. Otherwise, I will ask right now to switch servers! (wink)"
Nina: "Ok it's a deal."
So, here we are and he has been my favorite ever since. Besides the fact that he is the honestly a really good guy.
Every sunday, I get a constant reminder (when I use to work at CCF and even in 2007 when I worked at the Chandler one) from Andre, who comes in and sits at one particular place and has his yummy waffles with extra chantilly cream. He reminded me constantly about the nasty server they once had!!
LOL
GO PHILLY'S!!
So, oh about 6 or 7 years ago I worked at the CCF (cheesecake factory) at the Biltmore. I don't remember what day of the week it was, but I remember being almost done with my shift and the manager comes up to me and says hey I have a party of 9 guys I need you to get right on!! It kind of went like this.
Nina: "Ugh!! You're kidding right? I really have to deal with these guys."
Manager: "Um yes you do!!"
(as I go up to the table)
Nina: "Hey what do you guys want to drink." (as I am rolling my eyes)
Andre (one of Donovan's closest friends): "Ummmm, I'm sorry did we do something to make you mad?"
Nina: "No, other than I have to serve you rather than going home, so let's speed this up."
Andre: "Do you know who we are? Do you know who this guy is?" (As he points to Donovan)
Nina: "No, and I really don't care!! But, I am sure you think I should treat you like you are some famous person. Oh, was that what you wanted to tell me, was that he is famous? Cause I am pretty in tune with who comes in and out of here and I have never seen you on TV or in the movies so spare me."
Colby (another friend): "Oh wow guys we just got dissed from a server."
Donovan: "No, it's cool, just bring us all Strawberry Lemonade, we will make it quick."
Manager: "Oh my gosh, Nina you have to do me a favor, get his autograph. That's Donovan McNabb!!"
Nina: "Who the crap is Donovan McNabb?"
Manager: "Are you serious? He is the quarterback of the Eagles. Anyways, please ask for his autograph for my son."
Nina (as I am bring back their drinks): "So, apparently I feel like a complete idiot and you are really some famous guy on TV, just not what I watch."
9 guys at the table: (LOL< LOL
Nina: "Even if you play the Cardinals."
Donovan: "Yes maam, even if we play the Cardinals, and beat them. Otherwise, I will ask right now to switch servers! (wink)"
Nina: "Ok it's a deal."
So, here we are and he has been my favorite ever since. Besides the fact that he is the honestly a really good guy.
Every sunday, I get a constant reminder (when I use to work at CCF and even in 2007 when I worked at the Chandler one) from Andre, who comes in and sits at one particular place and has his yummy waffles with extra chantilly cream. He reminded me constantly about the nasty server they once had!!
LOL
GO PHILLY'S!!
AND SO IT IS!!
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Another Tragedy
An old friend of my recently lost her baby girl from some complications. They are taking donations if anyone can help. www.andersonsavenue.blogspot.com
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
3 YEARS AND COUNTING....
So while on our trip to UT, it just so happened to be our 3 year anniversary. It wasn't the greatest day, but we promised to make it up when we get back to AZ. We did go to my favorite restaraunt ever...... Tepanyaki!! Yummy. We spent it with Sean, Janelle, Whitney, Landen, Ryker and Krew. I couldn't have asked for a better setting than this. We then went to Sean's and Janelle took Whit and I to Roberts to get stuff to Modge Podge frames. They turned out so stinking cute, I can't wait to do more. So, Adam and I have come a long way from then until now. We started out rough but for about the last 7 months things have been great. Being in Utah put a huge strain on us towards the end because I wanted to just come home and he wanted to stay a day longer. Of course now that we are home, we are more in love then the day we were married. I love you babe!!!!
Saturday, January 3, 2009
CHRISTMAS/NEW YEARS VACATION!!
Well we finally made it to utah 7 a.m. on Sunday. Sunday night we all went to Claudia's to play the grocery game. It's the funnest thing at Christmas. Claudia goes out and get a zillion things to include stuff at bath and body, snacks from costco, jewlery, hair stuff etc. So, we put everyone's name in a bowl and draw until all the gifts are gone. It takes about 2-3 hours to finish, but it's so so fun.
Monday we did a little bit of shopping and got Landen from the airport. Christmas eve, we wake up Adam goes snowboarding and I rush Krew to the E.R at primary childrens hospital. He was having a very hard time breathing. They ended up having to put tubes up his nose and suck everything out. I got to sit back and watch him scream his brains out. It was not the funnest thing to see. Claudia and Brycen came over to spend the night at Tricia's for Christmas the next day. We stayed up till about 4 am wrapping gifts.
Christmas came and the first thing my 8 year old says (every parents nightmare) is, "Mom, I know Santa isn't real, I know it's our parents that put out presents." Then I say, "Oh really, and what makes you think you know he isn't real?" He replies, "because Santa's gifts are wrapped in the same wrapping paper that your gifts are." I wasn't even about to try to convince him. I just sat there thinking wow he is growing so fast, it's been 8 years and I can't even convince him that Santa is real anymore.
Whitney finally came home later on Christmas day and we had so much fun spending time together.
Friday we all went snowboarding and that was a whole new experience in its own. I think I started getting frost bite in my toes but thanks to Janelle, she rubbed them back to life. They were burning so so bad I thought they were going to fall off. Whit and I gave ourselves pedicures and they turned out cute.
Saturday the boys went paint ball shooting and whit and I decided to wake up early and go get some stuff done before they get back. We went shopping and got Krew some really warm clothes. We came back, got ready and off to return the rented snowboarding equipment.
Not much happened between then and New Years eve. We made plans to go to Vegas on New years eve, but that didn't happen either. Everyone was gone so Trish wanted to take a quick trip to Vegas on our way back to AZ. We finally left on Thursday at 4 pm. Oour money was gone in one night and we left early Saturday morning back to AZ. FINALLY HOME AT LAST.
So, all in all, the trip sucked except for a few days. I think it would have been better just staying here and maybe meeting up with some of the family in California towards New Years eve. It's kind of a good thing though because it's opened my eyes a lot to know what my priorities are and it's also helped me take a few steps back. When I say that I mean, for the last year I have been wanting to move back to UT really bad, but this trip has definately changed my mind on that. I never never never want to go back there ever again. Only if I fly and only for a couple days, never for 2 weeks. Too much drama and too many past memories that are not good ones. I am so so glad to be home in AZ where we belong.
Monday we did a little bit of shopping and got Landen from the airport. Christmas eve, we wake up Adam goes snowboarding and I rush Krew to the E.R at primary childrens hospital. He was having a very hard time breathing. They ended up having to put tubes up his nose and suck everything out. I got to sit back and watch him scream his brains out. It was not the funnest thing to see. Claudia and Brycen came over to spend the night at Tricia's for Christmas the next day. We stayed up till about 4 am wrapping gifts.
Christmas came and the first thing my 8 year old says (every parents nightmare) is, "Mom, I know Santa isn't real, I know it's our parents that put out presents." Then I say, "Oh really, and what makes you think you know he isn't real?" He replies, "because Santa's gifts are wrapped in the same wrapping paper that your gifts are." I wasn't even about to try to convince him. I just sat there thinking wow he is growing so fast, it's been 8 years and I can't even convince him that Santa is real anymore.
Whitney finally came home later on Christmas day and we had so much fun spending time together.
Friday we all went snowboarding and that was a whole new experience in its own. I think I started getting frost bite in my toes but thanks to Janelle, she rubbed them back to life. They were burning so so bad I thought they were going to fall off. Whit and I gave ourselves pedicures and they turned out cute.
Saturday the boys went paint ball shooting and whit and I decided to wake up early and go get some stuff done before they get back. We went shopping and got Krew some really warm clothes. We came back, got ready and off to return the rented snowboarding equipment.
Not much happened between then and New Years eve. We made plans to go to Vegas on New years eve, but that didn't happen either. Everyone was gone so Trish wanted to take a quick trip to Vegas on our way back to AZ. We finally left on Thursday at 4 pm. Oour money was gone in one night and we left early Saturday morning back to AZ. FINALLY HOME AT LAST.
So, all in all, the trip sucked except for a few days. I think it would have been better just staying here and maybe meeting up with some of the family in California towards New Years eve. It's kind of a good thing though because it's opened my eyes a lot to know what my priorities are and it's also helped me take a few steps back. When I say that I mean, for the last year I have been wanting to move back to UT really bad, but this trip has definately changed my mind on that. I never never never want to go back there ever again. Only if I fly and only for a couple days, never for 2 weeks. Too much drama and too many past memories that are not good ones. I am so so glad to be home in AZ where we belong.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Fred Schell
Fred,
I don't know if you may come to my blog again, however, I got Camay's parents address from a friend and I would really like your email address so I can email you. Thank you so much for leaving that comment. It really hit home for me. I can't imagine what you and Brooklyn are going through and I won't even try to think I know, but just know one thing. Everything happens for a reason and she is looking over both of you. My heart aches just knowing that she is no longer here. I really wished I had the chance to say goodbye and I feel like I haven't been able to find my own way to do it. I know I have never met you or Brooklyn but there hasn't been a day that hasn't gone by that I haven't thought about your pain and you are in my prayers.
She truly was an amazing person but I strongly believe it doesn't end here. Her spirit will live on through Brooklyn and one day, you will be able to be with her in Heaven. I haven't seen or talk to her in 10 years and I am having such a hard time with it but I still can't even imagine being in your shoes. Be strong Fred, as Brooklyn needs that more than ever. She may not know her mother physically here and now, but I am sure she will know what an amazing mother she was and how much the two of you loved each other. Camay lived life to the fullest and I am certain she is watching over you and Brooklyn with a smile, just thinking that she was the luckiest person in the world to have had you and Brooklyn as her husband and daughter. As Camay use to say when summer break came, "It's never goodbye, it's...... I'll talk to ya soon."
My husband lost his father at a young age and my sister in law just recently lost her husband on Sept. 11th so I have seen them go through the tough times of losing someone. If you ever want to talk to someone or just email, please please don't hesitate. ninaolson@gmail.com
The comment you left was the best christmas gift I could ever have received, as it was an honor to have her in my life for the time I knew her, I just wished I was better at keeping in touch with her so I could tell her that. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Nina
I don't know if you may come to my blog again, however, I got Camay's parents address from a friend and I would really like your email address so I can email you. Thank you so much for leaving that comment. It really hit home for me. I can't imagine what you and Brooklyn are going through and I won't even try to think I know, but just know one thing. Everything happens for a reason and she is looking over both of you. My heart aches just knowing that she is no longer here. I really wished I had the chance to say goodbye and I feel like I haven't been able to find my own way to do it. I know I have never met you or Brooklyn but there hasn't been a day that hasn't gone by that I haven't thought about your pain and you are in my prayers.
She truly was an amazing person but I strongly believe it doesn't end here. Her spirit will live on through Brooklyn and one day, you will be able to be with her in Heaven. I haven't seen or talk to her in 10 years and I am having such a hard time with it but I still can't even imagine being in your shoes. Be strong Fred, as Brooklyn needs that more than ever. She may not know her mother physically here and now, but I am sure she will know what an amazing mother she was and how much the two of you loved each other. Camay lived life to the fullest and I am certain she is watching over you and Brooklyn with a smile, just thinking that she was the luckiest person in the world to have had you and Brooklyn as her husband and daughter. As Camay use to say when summer break came, "It's never goodbye, it's...... I'll talk to ya soon."
My husband lost his father at a young age and my sister in law just recently lost her husband on Sept. 11th so I have seen them go through the tough times of losing someone. If you ever want to talk to someone or just email, please please don't hesitate. ninaolson@gmail.com
The comment you left was the best christmas gift I could ever have received, as it was an honor to have her in my life for the time I knew her, I just wished I was better at keeping in touch with her so I could tell her that. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Nina
Friday, December 19, 2008
MAYBE WE ARE JUST NOT SUPPOSE TO GO!!!
So, we are running into major issues with this whole trip. First off, we bought a truck because our tiny little mazda 3 is not longer big enough for a growing family of 4 or 5 if you include the dog. On top of that, we have the loan and everything done, the dealership is totally screwing with us and making up all the excuses until I STEPPED IN!!! So, I get the guy on the phone and called him out on all his B.S. and said ok now tell me the truth here because I have dealt with plenty of dealerships and every excuse you are coming out with are pathetic. So, truth be told, the guy that traded in the truck we are buying (get that or is it confusing) is having problems getting his financing for the truck he bought!! DONT YA THINK THEY WOULD HAVE BEEN SMARTER AND PROBABLY NOT LISTED THE TRUCK WE BOUGHT UNTIL HIS LOAN WAS APPROVED!! Yeah, I am a little irritated. So, we probably won't even be coming up until sunday, if ever!! To add to it.........
My poor mom (I can't believe I haven't even posted about this yet) her 50th birthday was on Dec. 8th. She ended up falling and hurt herself soooo bad. I don't mean like she bruised her side. She tore her quad muscle off of the bone and tore the tendons that attach to her knee cap and the tendons that attach to her hip. So, she had to have major surgery Wednesday and after surgery she was not doing too good at all they kept her in recovery and no one could see her for 3 1/2 hrs. NOT NORMAL. Thursday I went to the hospital to hang out with her (which she was so sad when she saw me because I didn't call her Wed after her surgery to see how she was, oh but I did, Dallin just never gave them the message) and the PT came in to make her get up and sit in a chair to start moving around a bit. She did awesome I was so happy. She has been miserable, they had to drill 2 holes in her knee cap and my mom is a pretty tough cookie, but when she is in pain it's bad!!!! She said it's worse then childbirth. Anyways, so the PT said she had to have 24 hr supervision if she gets released for 2 weeks. My stepdad has to work so that leaves MEEEE!! So, I have been so worried about leaving until I know what's going to happen with her situation. She really wants to go to a rehabilitation center so she has 24 hr supervision and help getting up and around, but my stepdad isn't too hyped on the deal, which I can understand he wants her home and wants to take care of her. But...... he can't be there 24/7, so she has to do what's best for her. How sad, usually you joke for a 50th birthday and bring a gag gift like a walker or a wheelchair and for hers, she got the real thing!!! :(
My poor mom (I can't believe I haven't even posted about this yet) her 50th birthday was on Dec. 8th. She ended up falling and hurt herself soooo bad. I don't mean like she bruised her side. She tore her quad muscle off of the bone and tore the tendons that attach to her knee cap and the tendons that attach to her hip. So, she had to have major surgery Wednesday and after surgery she was not doing too good at all they kept her in recovery and no one could see her for 3 1/2 hrs. NOT NORMAL. Thursday I went to the hospital to hang out with her (which she was so sad when she saw me because I didn't call her Wed after her surgery to see how she was, oh but I did, Dallin just never gave them the message) and the PT came in to make her get up and sit in a chair to start moving around a bit. She did awesome I was so happy. She has been miserable, they had to drill 2 holes in her knee cap and my mom is a pretty tough cookie, but when she is in pain it's bad!!!! She said it's worse then childbirth. Anyways, so the PT said she had to have 24 hr supervision if she gets released for 2 weeks. My stepdad has to work so that leaves MEEEE!! So, I have been so worried about leaving until I know what's going to happen with her situation. She really wants to go to a rehabilitation center so she has 24 hr supervision and help getting up and around, but my stepdad isn't too hyped on the deal, which I can understand he wants her home and wants to take care of her. But...... he can't be there 24/7, so she has to do what's best for her. How sad, usually you joke for a 50th birthday and bring a gag gift like a walker or a wheelchair and for hers, she got the real thing!!! :(
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
ME AND KREW ARE FEELING ICKY!!
So, it hasn't been the best few days for both me and my little man. We got up on 
sunday and got ready for church to realize that Krew wasn't breathing right. He had been stuffy for the last few days as well so we decided to take him to urgent care. While we were there the front office girl heard him coughing and got an MA out right away, they put something in front of his mouth and said bring him back right away. We finally got her to tell us that he was only getting about 90% oxygen and that is harmful to babies. So, Dr came in and diagnosed him with bronchiolitis. Yes it is a term and no it's not bronchitis. Anyways, she gave us a breathing machine to stick him on and he has been doing swell with it. We took him back today to his reg. Dr and she was a bit surprised that the dr never looked in his ears. TO our surprise!!! DOUBLE WHAMY, DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS. She said that's the reason he is so clogged up, no bronchiolitis. What the crap!! He also had 2 shots as well. Poor thing. But his stats are over bearing. He is starting to sit alone, thanks to good old bumbo, his favorite thing in the world is elmo. Loves loves elmo. Its so funny to watch him stare at his talking elmo. 18 lbs 3 oz. and 28 in long. FOLKS WE HAVE A BASKETBALL PLAYER IN THE MAKING!! He is going to be a tall one. He hasn't even hit 7 months old yet and he can't even fit into 6-9 mo clothes, he is now in 9-12 mo and in some, 12-18 mo. Oh hek. What do I do now. I think I have about 10 brand spanking new outfits that still have tags on them.
Me... on the other hand woke up Monday with a tiny bit of a sore throat. Went to work and about 3 pm it hit me like a ton of bricks, I was getting very very sick. Ususally it's always around Christmas (which is another reason to add to my list of why I hate it so much, see I have already validated my dislike) but I hate the feeling that you can't get up to do anything. So, I went to bed at 6 and didn't wake up till 9:30 am. Went to the Dr. STREP THROAT!! Yikes. Of course babies rarely catch it so I was happy to be able to still hold and love him, but it sucks cause I was out of commission for that day and today. I have never been so excited to go to work, I have been bored out of my misery. But, too exhausted to get anything else accomplished. So, my wonderful husband, has made me dinner and has helped clean house and get suitcases ready for Utah!! I CAN'T WAIT. T- 17 DAYS OF PARTY TIME.
sunday and got ready for church to realize that Krew wasn't breathing right. He had been stuffy for the last few days as well so we decided to take him to urgent care. While we were there the front office girl heard him coughing and got an MA out right away, they put something in front of his mouth and said bring him back right away. We finally got her to tell us that he was only getting about 90% oxygen and that is harmful to babies. So, Dr came in and diagnosed him with bronchiolitis. Yes it is a term and no it's not bronchitis. Anyways, she gave us a breathing machine to stick him on and he has been doing swell with it. We took him back today to his reg. Dr and she was a bit surprised that the dr never looked in his ears. TO our surprise!!! DOUBLE WHAMY, DOUBLE EAR INFECTIONS. She said that's the reason he is so clogged up, no bronchiolitis. What the crap!! He also had 2 shots as well. Poor thing. But his stats are over bearing. He is starting to sit alone, thanks to good old bumbo, his favorite thing in the world is elmo. Loves loves elmo. Its so funny to watch him stare at his talking elmo. 18 lbs 3 oz. and 28 in long. FOLKS WE HAVE A BASKETBALL PLAYER IN THE MAKING!! He is going to be a tall one. He hasn't even hit 7 months old yet and he can't even fit into 6-9 mo clothes, he is now in 9-12 mo and in some, 12-18 mo. Oh hek. What do I do now. I think I have about 10 brand spanking new outfits that still have tags on them.Me... on the other hand woke up Monday with a tiny bit of a sore throat. Went to work and about 3 pm it hit me like a ton of bricks, I was getting very very sick. Ususally it's always around Christmas (which is another reason to add to my list of why I hate it so much, see I have already validated my dislike) but I hate the feeling that you can't get up to do anything. So, I went to bed at 6 and didn't wake up till 9:30 am. Went to the Dr. STREP THROAT!! Yikes. Of course babies rarely catch it so I was happy to be able to still hold and love him, but it sucks cause I was out of commission for that day and today. I have never been so excited to go to work, I have been bored out of my misery. But, too exhausted to get anything else accomplished. So, my wonderful husband, has made me dinner and has helped clean house and get suitcases ready for Utah!! I CAN'T WAIT. T- 17 DAYS OF PARTY TIME.
Friday, December 12, 2008
How I met my significant other.
How did you meet your significant other?
Answer all the questions honestly and re-post as "How I Met My Significant Other."
1. Where did you meet?
At a singles party for pioneer days.
2. What was the first thought that went through your head when you met?
He is the hottest dancer.
3. Do you remember what he was wearing?
Jeans and an orange long sleeved shirt.
4. Where was the first time you kissed this person?
In the backseat of his friends car. I have to elaborate, he reached back to grab some cd's and kept doing it so I knew he wanted it!! LOL
5. Where did you go for your first date?
Cafe Rio, then Sears, which is where we kissed.
6. How long did you know this person before you became a couple?
Six long and dreadful months (worst 6 months ever)!
7. How did he ask you out?
Well I change the question, he never asked me out, but on my birthday I called him on my lunch break and told him about this guy that kept bugging the crap out of me, so he said, tell that Darryl (this is the term he uses when he thinks a guy is a dork) you have a boyfriend.
8. Has this person ever proposed to you?
Yes he did. When we went to Boston for 4th of July, we took a stroll down town and that's when he said those magical words.
9. Do you and this person have kids together?
Yes the cutest little munchkin ever, KREW.
10. Have you ever broken the law with this person?
ACTUALLY, yes!! For our 2nd date, we went penny tapping. I didn't know it was illegal until my friend Aimee had the cops show up at her parents, oops, but oh so much fun.
11. When was the first time you realized that you liked this person?
The first night I met him and saw his sexy moves.
12. Do you get along with his family?
Ummmmmmmmmmmm. Sure why not!!
13. Do you trust this person?
Yup! Only guy I ever have!!
14. Do you see him as your partner in your future?
For eternity.
15. What is the best gift he gave you?
There are too many to say, but um this year, I cheated and saw that little blue box that every woman dreams of seeing! So, I don't know we will see.
16. What is one thing he does that gets on your nerves?
LACK OF COMMUNICATION IT'S AN OLSON THING JUST ASK TRICIA. LOL
17. Where do you see each other 15 years from now?
Let's see Landen will be married with a kid or two and krew will be 15 and I am sure we will have already had our other 4 kids, so hopefully back in Utah, debt free and loving our children.
18. What causes the most arguments?
revert back to question 16, you will get it.
19. How long have you been together?
Together, 4 1/2 years, married almost 3.
20. Are you married?
Yes
21. Who do you tag?
Janelle, Katie, Aimee, Summer, Ashley, Laree, and who ever else reads this!!
Answer all the questions honestly and re-post as "How I Met My Significant Other."
1. Where did you meet?
At a singles party for pioneer days.
2. What was the first thought that went through your head when you met?
He is the hottest dancer.
3. Do you remember what he was wearing?
Jeans and an orange long sleeved shirt.
4. Where was the first time you kissed this person?
In the backseat of his friends car. I have to elaborate, he reached back to grab some cd's and kept doing it so I knew he wanted it!! LOL
5. Where did you go for your first date?
Cafe Rio, then Sears, which is where we kissed.
6. How long did you know this person before you became a couple?
Six long and dreadful months (worst 6 months ever)!
7. How did he ask you out?
Well I change the question, he never asked me out, but on my birthday I called him on my lunch break and told him about this guy that kept bugging the crap out of me, so he said, tell that Darryl (this is the term he uses when he thinks a guy is a dork) you have a boyfriend.
8. Has this person ever proposed to you?
Yes he did. When we went to Boston for 4th of July, we took a stroll down town and that's when he said those magical words.
9. Do you and this person have kids together?
Yes the cutest little munchkin ever, KREW.
10. Have you ever broken the law with this person?
ACTUALLY, yes!! For our 2nd date, we went penny tapping. I didn't know it was illegal until my friend Aimee had the cops show up at her parents, oops, but oh so much fun.
11. When was the first time you realized that you liked this person?
The first night I met him and saw his sexy moves.
12. Do you get along with his family?
Ummmmmmmmmmmm. Sure why not!!
13. Do you trust this person?
Yup! Only guy I ever have!!
14. Do you see him as your partner in your future?
For eternity.
15. What is the best gift he gave you?
There are too many to say, but um this year, I cheated and saw that little blue box that every woman dreams of seeing! So, I don't know we will see.
16. What is one thing he does that gets on your nerves?
LACK OF COMMUNICATION IT'S AN OLSON THING JUST ASK TRICIA. LOL
17. Where do you see each other 15 years from now?
Let's see Landen will be married with a kid or two and krew will be 15 and I am sure we will have already had our other 4 kids, so hopefully back in Utah, debt free and loving our children.
18. What causes the most arguments?
revert back to question 16, you will get it.
19. How long have you been together?
Together, 4 1/2 years, married almost 3.
20. Are you married?
Yes
21. Who do you tag?
Janelle, Katie, Aimee, Summer, Ashley, Laree, and who ever else reads this!!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
POOR GUY!!
My cute handsome little man broke 2 teeth this last week. He is also feeling yucky so I think this stage is going to be around for a while. He was miserable for a few days but he is back to normal now. He is getting so big. I cant believe how fast they grow. He still holds the record for best baby. Still sleeps a ton. He sleeps 11 hours through the night, wakes up eats goes back down for 3 hours wakes up eats plays and takes a smaller nap only about an hour or 2 then is up to play and eat his dinner, then bath, story time (if I have time being that it is Christmas Lights season) and off to bed. He is looking more and more like his daddy everyday. His manorisms too. I am so blessed to have this little munchkin!! I saw this saying somewhere the other day and it just made me start crying because I think as mothers we all pray for it. It says:
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is for you to keep my children young enough to keep believing in you. Landen is getting to that age where he is going to figure it out and I just hope and pray I still have a few more years left of it with him.
I have always hated the holidays and get so so depressed around this time and I am trying to change that but I guess it's just not going to happen. I turn into awnry Nina!! I absolutely just hate hate hate Christmas!! I hate listening to christmas music, I hate bell ringers who stand in front of the stores. I hate green and red, I hate the snow, I hate wrapping gifts. The only thing I enjoy is being with family and seeing my childrens faces the morning of christmas. I could do without everything else but those 2 things. So, this year I am trying to think of positive things, like ok so when I go to utah I might as well go snowboarding with my husband (that's one of his presents is me going snowboarding because he bought me snowboarding clothes 2 years ago and they still have the tags on them) so he can laugh at me falling on my butt but enjoy doing something he loves. Adam says we are dragging Tricia and Whitney with us A) because Whit loves snowboarding B) because Tricia has never been and she is going to try it!!! So there ya have it!!
Dear Santa,
All I want for Christmas is for you to keep my children young enough to keep believing in you. Landen is getting to that age where he is going to figure it out and I just hope and pray I still have a few more years left of it with him.
I have always hated the holidays and get so so depressed around this time and I am trying to change that but I guess it's just not going to happen. I turn into awnry Nina!! I absolutely just hate hate hate Christmas!! I hate listening to christmas music, I hate bell ringers who stand in front of the stores. I hate green and red, I hate the snow, I hate wrapping gifts. The only thing I enjoy is being with family and seeing my childrens faces the morning of christmas. I could do without everything else but those 2 things. So, this year I am trying to think of positive things, like ok so when I go to utah I might as well go snowboarding with my husband (that's one of his presents is me going snowboarding because he bought me snowboarding clothes 2 years ago and they still have the tags on them) so he can laugh at me falling on my butt but enjoy doing something he loves. Adam says we are dragging Tricia and Whitney with us A) because Whit loves snowboarding B) because Tricia has never been and she is going to try it!!! So there ya have it!!
Friday, December 5, 2008
THANKSGIVING
I am a little behind yes. Claudia and Tricia came into town for thanksgiving and it was the funnest time in the world. I didn't stress too much because there were not a whole ton of people here. Just us and them and about 4-5 kids so it was perfect. They got in on Thanksgiving day and I must say I never cooked a turkey before and it turned out great. Thanks to Claudia who had to tell me exactly what to do. We ate and sat around and chatted then we hit the sack knowing what lies ahead of us. 5:30am my alarm goes off and we are out the door headed to the mall. When we get there I am expecting a whole slew of cars and it was EMPTY!! Sucks for the economy but good for us. We got all of the shopping done that needed to be done there and off we went to AZ mills mall. We spent most of our day there, got the best deals and then headed to Chandler mall. We finally arrived home at 9:30p.m. WORLD record for shopping for me, but that's why I love being with Tricia so much, cause without kids and hubbies, we could shop all freaking day. We were beat when we got home and hit the bed hard. Saturday morning came and we decided to have a Sis day. What I mean by that is, just the two of us went and pampered ourselves. Tricia got her hair done, we went and relaxed at the spa and got pedicures and our nails done and our eyebrows waxed. It would have been nice to get a massage, however, it was already dinner time so we met up with Adam and Claudia and had dinner, just the adults and Krew of course.
I must say I have the best mother in law in the world. While Tricia and I were out, she did all of our laundry for us. CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT. I don't think my own mother would do that. She adores Krew and just can't get enough of him. He was in heaven having grandma here to spend the entire day with him. She is such a great blessing.
And of course Tricia.... my bestie!! We have a lot in common, but it was so nice to finally just be able to talk and spend some time together. She is someone I can confide in and joke with and laugh with. We don't even have to be talking about anything, we can just look at each other and start laughing. She is so happy and beautiful, inside and out and I am so grateful to have her as part of my family.
So, Sunday comes and it's time for them to go, but we decided we will go to this place and take a few pictures of them before they head out. They turned out so stinking cute. Here is what I came out with.
Raegan is getting so big, and she is so photogenic. As you can see, Jeffrey wanted nothing to do with pictures, but I got this one shot of him that turned out superb!! I love you guys, cant wait till christmas!!
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