The Hoyt's House

A little begging and groveling...

2010-02-24T09:15:00.000-07:00

I know that this blog has been a little neglected.
I am embarrased to say.
I have been working on all kinds of other crap.
One including working on another blog.
So, I am asking a favor.
If you like my little creations that I post from time to time,
head on over to the Sassy Style blog.
This blog is full of all kinds of creations and ideas that my crazy head comes up with.

This blog will now just be for family stuff.
Not that family stuff is bad, just that if you don't want to hear about me talk about how cute my kids and husband are, then maybe you will like the other blog better.
So, if you love me, (which I REALLY hope that you do-head on over to the other blog)
I am going to be doing a giveaway tomorrow.
So hurry-run, make me feel better about myself!
Thanks in advance!

A new Friend and some awesome dieting advice

2010-01-14T12:46:00.003-07:00

I was watching my favorite local morning show earlier.
And yes, I am a little biased. You would be too if you were one of their favorite guests.
No, they didn't actually TELL me this, I just know.

Anyway...while I was watching, there was this most fabulous woman on.
She is a local blogging gal that has the most hilarious blog.
Her name is Annie, and her tag line on the top of her blog is what all of us are really thinking.

Now, you have to go and see her.
I have piqued your curiosity.

You will be glad that you did.
She will make your day!
Tell her I sent you.

Your welcome.

ps-the dieting advice...it's more of a tip really.
Don't eat half the bag of kit kats and a diet coke.
Not really the best idea I have ever had.

We have a winner and a confirmation that I am a CLUTZ!

2010-01-12T16:32:00.003-07:00

So-there is a winner posted over at the other blog.
Go and check-maybe it's you!

Yes-it has been confirmed that I am a klutz.
If you know me, then this bit of news comes as NO surprise.

Let me set the stage-Saturday night-we (all of my brothers and sister and husband and wives) just got home from a yummy new BBQ place for dinner.
(it really was delish-so if your local-you should definitely check it out)
I was walking down the stairs and I slipped.
Yep-my feet went out from under me, I went down and my lower back hit the edge of the stairs.
It was beautiful and graceful I'm sure.
Just the sound of it was awesome.

I laid on the couch and cried.
Yep-I am so tough I know.

You should all be impressed-I sucked it up and didn't go to the Dr until yesterday.
Luckily, nothing is broken, just extremely swollen.
So swollen in fact-he said the stomach cramps that I am having is from the fall.
You wish that you were me-don't cha!

So-I am sitting, laying whichever way I can situate myself without it hurting.
My dad told me I needed to go for a walk today. So, I listened.
Not too sure why I did that.
Guess it's because I am such an obedient child :)
So-I sit here-crooked, really wishing that there was such a thing as a cupcake, plain m&m's diet coke drive through.
I would have my husband stop.

I'm Having A Giveaway!

2010-01-07T19:38:00.002-07:00

And I want you to win!

So go over to my OTHER blog and enter!

PS-Tell all your friends! :)

A cupcake kind of day

2010-01-07T09:57:00.006-07:00

So, have you ever just wanted one of these?

Just had one of those days?

You were overwhelmed, not necessarily with anything particular, just overwhelmed.

All you could think about was frosting on a little cake and how it was sure to make me feel better.

Chocolate would have worked too, but both would have been AWESOME!

I had one of those days yesterday.

I kind of felt like that one cat picture with it's hair all sticking up all over the place.

You know the one where it looks so not amused to be having it's picture taken.

(I would go and find the pic and post it here, but I know you know which one I am talking about)

I was in a funk.

and my solution was a cupcake.

(I know, I so shouldn't associate food with making one feel better, but whatever. You know you do it too! )

The little cake of goodness was sure to get rid of the looming cloud that was around me.

The frosting was sure to make me smile.

And licking the frosting off my fingers would just make me giddy!

So, I am sure you are dying to know, did I get my cupcake?

Did it make me feel better?

Yes, I did get a cupcake.

My sweet husband stopped in centerville on his way home from work and brought me home a red velvet one with cream cheese frosting.

It was so yummy!

He brought it home, set it on my table and sat down.

I ate the cupcake, no, I devoured the cupcake, and was waiting for the feel better feeling that I was sure only a cupcake would bring.

Imagine my disappointment when it didn't come.

CRAP!

It wasn't until I stood up and my husband gave me a hug that I got that "cupcake" feeling.

It was what I wanted all day. Ir was what I needed.

And it didn't come from a cupcake.

(I like to think that the cupcake helped-a lot)

What I'm trying to say is, be someones cupcake today.

Call them, or better yet visit.

I am sure it wouldn't hurt if you brought cupcakes :)

(ps-there will be a giveaway on my OTHER blog later on today, it might even be tonight, I haven't made the "giveaway" yet. It's still in my head. I promise, it will get done today. So, tell your friends and check back!)

Studio 5 Segment and some more fun!

2010-01-05T17:57:00.005-07:00

I am digging this whole TV thing.
I can say that I had a BLAST this time!
I was much more at ease and was really able to enjoy myself this time!
It was awesome!
If you didn't see it, or you did and you are just dying to see it again-
go HERE

Also...if you want some more totally awesome decorating tips-that go on over to my OTHER blog and see what other crap I have come up with!
Thanks for all the kind words and support.
You guys rock!

PS-LeeAnn and Jess-the frames look freakin awesome and I feel honored that you would take a tip from me! :)

Making Laundry Look Good!

2010-01-04T16:25:00.002-07:00

Here is a little sneak of one of the five tips that I am sharing tomorrow on Studio 5!
Yep-I get to go on again!
I am really excited this time. Not as nervous, still preparing at the last minute,
but thats how I roll!
I am going to be giving tips for every room in your home.
This is just a little peak at one of them.
If you want to see more-click here

This little dude is my January VT kits.
They are super cute and are the perfect thing for helping you keep
your New Years resolution to go VT more!

Wish me luck Tomorrow!

Christmas and a fun new decorating trick!!!

2010-01-01T14:22:00.008-07:00

I think that my sis-in-law put it best when she said,
Make yourself comfortable, this is an uber long post!!

Ahh Christmas memories. I thought this pic turned out darling! This is all the grand kids together on Christmas eve. Super cute huh? I know, I am a little biased, but still!

Scotlyn's favorite present was the paper that everything came in!

Henry loved the chocolate ice cream! A LOT!!

Santa brought us Band Hero for Christmas! We have all had a blast with it! This is my awesome brother singing American Pie! He was totally getting into it, can you tell?

This is pretty much the view we had Christmas day!

I am mad that this pic is blurry! Super cute of 9 with her new hat!

Investigating a present that was left under the tree.

Snuggies were worn by all children!

She was still happy even though she was up a little early this year!

The kids playing restaurant with Grandmas new kitchen!

Chelsie got the girls super cute headbands! Can you tell that 9 loved it?

Hope all of your Christmas Memories were as fun as ours!

For the most awesome, new genius decorating tip go to my other blog!

A must have for every WOMAN!

2009-12-30T22:12:00.001-07:00

Ok-I know that I should be doing my kitchen redo right now and not blogging.

Well-the redesigning stars were not aligned and I didn't get to do it.

My husband thinks that it is not a good season to paint the kitchen.

Whatever.... I could paint the drawers and cupboard fronts in the snow-I would just wear a hat!

Needless to say-I have to wait until at least 50 degrees to redo

He thinks it is a much more practical time.

Ok, whatever....

So, instead of painting I have been steaming.
With this baby!

What is it?

A shark portable steam mop!

OH my gosh! It is so freakin awesome!

It can clean everything, heck, I am pretty sure this thing could cook dinner.

I have done my blinds (which were so gross-I even hate to admit it that)

Slick! 20 MINS and I didn't even have to take them down.

It got out fingernail polish that has been on the bottom of my tub since we have moved in

(over 4 years ago-I tried everything to get that off-everything!!)

It gets out candle wax-off carpet and walls (my mom learned this one)

It also will clean and steam your curtains while they are still hanging.

Plus-My kids are fighting over who gets to use it.

(it is not intended for children to use at all, but I can use it and they wipe the muck up off the baseboards. They are even excited about that!!)

So, if you can afford it, take your Christmas money or money that all moms should get paid for putting up with children during Christmas break, and go and buy yourself one!

You will not be disappointed~ they are only $79 bucks at wal-mart!

I think that the company should send me a free one for all of the publicity I am giving them.

I am going to send them an email! :)

I'm off to dream of clean, sanitized things!

Guess what I get to do???

2009-12-28T16:38:00.002-07:00

I am sure that you are all dying to know right?

Well, my kind, loving, handsome, strong and kind husband of mine has agreed to redo the kitchen!!
I am so excited that I could pee!
He has the next week off from work.
Since we spent the first week of his 2 weeks off taking turns being sick-I figure he owes me.
(he was sick more than I was-only fair to make him work more)

The agenda-
rip off this super ugly, puffy, fake tile looking wallpaper that poses as a back splash.
paint the walls
add crown molding to the top of the cupboards
bead board around the bar and bead board for the new back splash.
paint the cupboards black
buy a new curtain rod
remove all decor, dust, gunk and everything else that lurkes on things when I am not watching.
Plan what I am going to wear on studio 5 next Tuesday. (I still have plenty of time to figure of what I am going to say)
Plan and carry out Enrichment night which happens to be next Wednesday
do the 56 loads of laundry
and whatever else pops up.

Good thing I have diet coke and lots of friends that will pray for me to not lose my mind!!!

I did it and didn't die!

2009-12-21T16:48:00.003-07:00

STUDIO 5-you guys rock!

I did it!

I was on tv and I didn't pass out or throw up or freak out!

It was such a great experience and I was so glad that I got the oppurtunity to do it.

For those of you who didn't get the chance to see it (sarah)

here is the link

The whole experience was awesome!

I prayed myself to sleep last night and started praying again as soon as my feet hit the floor.

I was so blessed to not sound like a total idiot and to be calm enough to actually enjoy the experience.

We had a great time.

No-we had a fabulous time!

I will post pics tomorrow of some of the projects that were featured today.

Including the clock.

My new most favorite piece of furniture that I didn't need.

Thanks for all the kinds words and support.

You all rock!!

I am going to be on TV!

2009-12-20T19:46:00.003-07:00

OK friends-

I am going to be on TV tomorrow.

Granted, it is just going to be a local morning show, but this is huge for me~

I am nervous out of my mind.

My husband keeps telling me that it will all be OK, and to relax.

I keep telling him to shut up and let me stress ALONE!

For those of you who don't know, I have a redesign business with my mom.

Sassy Style Interior Redesign

Yes-we are two, spikey haired, sassy mom and daughter duo who love to redo!

So-one of the local stations contacted me to be on the show.

I was so excited-I almost spit out my Diet Coke.

Almost-

A producer and camera man came out and interviewed us and filmed us redoing a home.

I had to go and buy some new clothes, just to move furniture around.

I know, I am a freak that way.

Anyway-really hoping that it turned out well.

Really, really hoping that tomorrow turns out well too.

I have my outfit picked out, unless of course I change my mind in the morning.

Pray for me.

I will post the clip tomorrow, so all of you can see.

Then you can all say wonderfully, nice things.

Like-oh my heck, have you lost 50 pounds!

Weekend Christmas Fun

2009-12-15T20:55:00.004-07:00

So- I thought I would share some pics.
You know, since I have been such a big, fat, slacker in that department.
We had Breakfast with Santa this past weekend.
We ate food, took some pics and watched in SNOW SNOW SNOW!!
We got pounded with the white stuff this past weekend.
I love it!!! My husband did not love the many times he had to go outside and snow blow, but whatever!
This pic-the fam DECEMBER 2009
My girlies, yea, they look a little much for the picture, but that is how my girlies are.

This is my mom and I. We had to take a new pic for the Sassy Style blog. Since, we are going to be on TV and become all sorts of famous and stuff (so kidding) Can you tell that we are related? No really, can you tell?

Here is 7-

And 5....

And finally....9 almost 10, going on 17. Lets just say her Dad is handling this whole growing up thing like a pro! :)

(he is SOOOOO not! And, let me remind you-we have 3 girls)

Go and check out http://sassystyleredesign.blogspot.com and see the new updates.

Do you think that it has been long enough?

2009-12-10T11:34:00.002-07:00

I know, I have no excuses.
Actually, I do, but I am sure that you really don't care.
We are all busy right?
So.....what have I been doing?
OK, I will tell you.
I have been crafting, like an idiot!!
Cause that's how I Roll!
Kind of like an idiot!

I have done lots of boutiques, and I have even added a new title to my repertoire.
Boutique Goddess Extraordinaire.
OK, so I made up the title, but that pretty much covers what we have been doing.

My friend started a show called Mindy Mae's Market.
She is the bomb! I want to be just like her when I grow up.
Anyway-we teamed up. So, now we do the show as a team.
It was just so we could go crazy together.
It's always funner with someone else right?
Anyway-we just finished our last show of the year.
YEA!!!
So-that is what I have been doing. Living, breathing, boutiquing.
I have loved every second of it, but I am glad for a 2 month break.

So, what is a girl to do on a break?
Well, I am going to go on TV!!
Yea!
Studio 5, a local show here in Utah, contacted me and asked me to come on.
They want some sassy tips to spruce up your home.
SCORE!
I am so excited, yet so nervous!
The first thing that ran through my head was not what was I going to say, or if I would be OK on TV, but what was I going to wear?
I have priorities people!

So..that's is what I am thinking about.
If you live in Utah, and you want too, set your dvr for Dec 21st at 11am on channel 5.

I am going to be better.
I am going to blog more.
So, when I chat with you tomorrow-I will have pics.
And yes, I promise that I will be here tomorrow.

I know, I am totally lame!

2009-10-28T19:13:00.002-06:00

My kids think that this is a crack up!
You should go and make one. It takes some time, but so worth it.
My kids want to watch it over and over.
Maybe I should start charging them!!

Still Love me?

2009-10-01T08:56:00.002-06:00

I really hope that you don't hate me!
Are you still there?
Do you still like me?

I have been crazy crafting for the past two weeks!!
I have a boutique show this weekend.
What was that?
You want to come?
You will definately want to come!
So-If your local, grab some girlfriends and come say HI!!

http://www.mindymaesmarket.com/
Friday October 2nd from 5-9pm
Saturday October 3rd from 10-9 pm

There is so many different, fantastic, wonderful talents showcased at this show.
There is crafty stuff, designer jeans, headbands, purses, jewelry, banners, you name it, they have it!! I am so thrilled to be able to have the opportunity to do this!!

The show is in Farmington at the Destination Model Home
1875 N. 800 W.
Click on the link for directions!

Come and say hi and buy!
You will be so glad that you did!
I promise!
I would even be willing to bet my chocolate stash that you will love it!!
(you know it's good if I am willing to do this! )

I'm off to craft more, wish me luck!!

HALLOWEEN!!

2009-09-16T11:41:00.002-06:00

Look what I made.

I almost didn't want to post it cause I liked it so much.

But, I sacrificed-for all of you.

So, if you have to have it, it's my etsy shop!

And the Winner is.....

2009-09-15T17:46:00.002-06:00

You know I did this all sophisticated like.
Right?
I put all of your names and how many times you entered in a bowl.
A big, old, green, kitchen mixing bowl to be exact.
I then put one hand over my eyes and one hand in the bowl.
Then......I pulled out a winner.
(see I told you it was all sophisticated and cool :)
So, would
3 BLESSINGS please come forward and claim your prize?
The rest of you-you all rock and I am so flattered that you like me and my ideas!
I am adding new items soon!!
I made this cutest halloween sign that you are all going to want :)

So-please email me @ sassygirlshop@comcast.net
with your info so I can send your package out to you!!

GIVEAWAY

2009-09-11T12:40:00.002-06:00

See, I told you I was going to do one.
Better late than never right?

These are some of my newest creations. Halloween blocks and my pumpkin face.

These blocks would be so cute anywhere, and you know that you have to have them for this halloween.

So, how do you win you ask?

Well-See over there on my sidebar.

I have an etsy shop.

I have been working like an idiot to get some fun,new stuff in there.

I have all kinds of creations.

Go on over and let me know what you think.

And, if you really want to, purchase one or two things.

Then, leave a comment and tell me how great I am and how great all my creations are!! :)

So kidding.

Leave me your thoughts.

Then tell your friends.

One entry for going into the shop.

Another for sending someone on over.

Just tell them to put your name in the comment and I will make sure to HOOK YOU UP!

So, go and post about this little giveaway!!

I hope you win!!

Giveaway ends Sunday nightish! :)

GIVEAWAY!!

2009-09-10T20:40:00.000-06:00

Come back Tomorrow-
Friday, Sept 11th.
I am doing a big old giveaway!!
I hope you win!!!

Take me out to the ballgame......

2009-08-31T20:17:00.004-06:00

So this is 9. She starts competition softball tomorrow night. Can you tell that she is excited? I asked the girls to go outside and take pics of 9 in her WHOLE uniform. NOT just her head.
They listen so well.

Of course, we had to get as close as possible to each other!!

You know, this pic would have been super cute if she didn't have her stupid helmet on.

5 started Kindergarten today. She was so excited to FINALLY get to go to school. Everyone else started last week. She was ticked that she had to wait a whole week to wear her new clothes. I know, I am such a mean mom.

I think that she looks pretty stinking darling in this picture. Yes, she is my daughter, so I am a little partial, but still.

So, I am completely child free for 3 whole hours EVERY SINGLE DAY!!

Yep-I am a little excited!!

So, today to celebrate, I changed my hair color. Now, for anyone who knows me, this is not that big of a deal. But, I thought that I would still share that info with all of you.

What? No pic to show you my new fabulous RED do? Nope-sorry. Not until I am done with this diet. I will be done next Wednesday, just in time for KEITH URBAN!! (yes, I know you are jealous) I am down 10lbs!! Yea!

BacK tO ScHooL!!

2009-08-24T11:36:00.003-06:00

YES!! School is Back in Session!!
I am one excited mamma!!
I even went to breakfast with friends to celebrate!!
The real celebration will start next Monday when 5 goes to Kindergarten!!
This is what she looked like when the girls left for school!!

The girls are the Zoo Family!! Don't they all look super cute?

Here is 7. Would you look at her outift? The big red and black plaid-It was killing me shopping for the girls this year. All 80's all the way!! I had a shirt like this plaid when I was little. One thing I refuse(maybe refuse is too strong of a word) to let them wear stirup pants!!!

Here is 9 looking way too grown up for her own good!! She is in 4th this year, and I am starting to feel old!! (check out the belt-silver and braided-oh yEA!!)

They were so excited for school. Not as much as their mom, but still pretty excited!!

I'm back!!!

2009-08-21T15:24:00.002-06:00

Chef Leo!! The dinner was delish!!!

7 with her Dad and her first fish!! We didn't tell her it was a crappy carp. It was still a fish, and that was all that mattered!!

Did you miss me??

I was so sick of looking at the pics, I had to post more.

School starts on Monday here and I am busy with all of that stuff!!

So-I will do a much better, more exciting post later!!

I am going on VACATON!!!!

2009-08-11T20:26:00.003-06:00

Wish you were all coming!!

Here

so we could all play together! In LAKE POWELL

YEA!!

Picture me doing the happy dance.

Maybe you shouldn't do that.

Either way-I am off to soak up the sun, read some good books and eat, drink diet coke and be merry!!

Wish me no sunburns and only tan thoughts!!

See you next tuesday!!

Dollar store Delights

2009-08-06T15:57:00.003-06:00

I know, I know, it's waaayy to early to thinking about Halloween.
But when the dollar store has all kinds of ghoully goodies, whats a girl supposed to?
I couldn't help but think spooky thoughts.

See these little gems?
They were a dollar.
Hence-purchasing at the dollar store.
Anyway...
I love me some glitter, is a holiday ever really complete without glitter?
I don't think so.
So, walk don't run to your nearest Dollar Tree-they only had 2 left at mine.
They come in black, silver and white.

You can thank me later by sending me lavish gifts and lots of comments!!

Thrfty Goodness that even my husband approved of!!

2009-08-01T16:29:00.005-06:00

So, I was at the thrift the other day. NOT really looking for anything. Just killing time with my sis. We were ready to leave and she suggested that we go to the outside yard and see if there is anything. Look what I found!!!
She is a beautiful armoire/pantry/entertainment center. I had big plans I tell ya, big plans!!
I have NO cupboard space in my kitchen. ALL of my food was shoved in one cupboard and the top shelf of my lazy susan! It stressed me out just looking for the ingredients to cook!! My husband said that he would NOT build me a pantry without redoing the entire kitchen.
So, since I didn't have a couple extra grand just hanging out, I had to take matters into my own hands. (why that much $ you ask, well we would have to move the dishwasher, redo the floor not to mention all the cosmetic stuff I want done anyway-that I am going to do this fall :)
So-I found this for $20 bucks a shoved her in my van and brought her home.

I thought that this was a pre-fab piece, but upon closer inspection-she was custom.
Can I get a WOOT WOOT!!
Since I am so inpatient, I stopped at Lowe's on the way home and got me some paint and supplies. Here she is after the first coat. Isn't she pretty? I was GiDDY with excitement!!

Here she is all finished. Sorry about the glare. I took some chocolate paint in the sample size can-watered it down and wiped it on and then wiped it off. I bought some new hardware and moved her inside. I love it!!!!!!!!

It has completely changed the look in the kitchen. I can't wait to paint the cupboards now. Like I said, even my husband was impressed with this purchase.

When everything was said and done, I spent about $60 on this custom piece of fabulousness! (the hardware was $20-I even got them on clearance ):

Look how big it is! I know can see my food and know what I have. Guess no more excuses for not cooking dinner. This little addition cleared out 2 whole cupboards!! I don't even know what to do with myself!!

So-if any of you ever doubt that your husband will actually approve of your thrift purchases, this is proof he will. He might even tell you thanks and buy you chocolate!!!

Mission Accomplished!!

GIveaway!!

2009-07-30T22:17:00.002-06:00

Ok people-
who doesn't love a giveaway, but espescially when it involoves food!!
My new friend(she doesn't know how lucky she is) :)
http://housequeen.blogspot.com/ AKA-Queen of my house is hosting a fantastic giveaway.
GO and check it out and tell her Tausha sent you!!
Good luck to you all, but really I am the one who wants to win!! :)

Craft Room Extadroniaire!

2009-07-23T09:05:00.006-06:00

ok-so these before pics are so very embarrassing.
Yes, I did take them when the room was at it's worst, but still.
Embarrassing.
No, I promise, I don't live like a pig. (usually)

Here is my dilemma with this room. I have a green wall.
NO big deal right? Just paint it. Easy fix
Well, the lovely homeowners before us, loved this green color so much, they put in matching carpet.
I can't replace the carpet. Not in the near future anyway.
So, I kept the green wall. I figure it makes the putrid carpet look less bad. (i know, terrible grammar)
Here is the first before and after. I thought, instead of fighting the wall, I would work with it.Yes-I LOVE old windows. The best part about this love. I can get them for free.
So, I have quite the stash. I use them for clients all the time, so I hung some for easy access. When I use them up, I will just hang some more. Plus, I love how they look.
I also have a tendency to buy frames. I love chunky ones, skinny ones, plastic whatever. There is no favoritism here. So-I used them to my advantage.
I must admit, they look much cuter on the wall, than in the tote in the closet.

this before is pretty bad. So sorry you have to look at it :)I know that this is not quite the same angle, but you get the point right?
I know that there are some of you out there, who make your computer look all pretty in a cabinet or something else to enclose it.
Well-my husband is a freak and he hates to confined when he surfs the net.
Whatever.
See my curtains? More about those later.Holy crap! Whoever lives here is a HOG!!!
This was my work space. I use this room everyday, multiple times a day-so I have to have somewhere to work. This was so not working.
What do you think?I am pretty proud of myself for coming up with this idea.
This is a plate rack. You know the kinds that you hang on your wall. Well-I don't really have anywhere to use this the way it's supposed to-so voila!
A purse hanger. This is not ALL of my purses, but I am looking at them thinking that I don't have enough and I MUST get more. This was what the closet looked like before. Lame closet doors, but behind those doors was a huge closet that I knew I could use to my advantage. Yes-I know this looks like chaos still, but it is organized chaos.
I told you the closet was huge!! I can now put all of my crap in here, and it is much easier to get too. Plus, it looks so much better!!Alright-now back to the curtains. I had one 32" pillow valancy thingy that tied up.
It was originally in my bathroom, but I changed my mind and switched it out for something else. So-the panel was sitting in my linen closet on the shelf that is completely full of old curtains. (I know, you just never know when you might need them)
So-I cut the curtain up. I needed some fabric to recover my footstool.
Then, I cut the ties and used some of the tie to tie back the panels. (the curtain was not wide enough to cover the whole window) I still had some tie back left-so I hot glued it around the lamp shade.
The best part-it was all FREE!!! My husband was not as impressed as he should have been. That is why I have to blog about it, I need someone to tell me what a genius I am! :) Last pic-I promise. I needed a skirt to cover more crap that I have. So, I cut a drop cloth in half and hot glued it to my table.
SO much better!

Total cost of this room: $5.00-This was for the rolly chair that my husband for me from work! Heck, it even matches!! Score!

Now, tell me the truth-did you really even notice the green wall all that much?
How about the crappy green carpet?

It is such a nicer place to work now.
Maybe I will be able to get more done?
Yea-probably not.

I'm back

2009-07-21T21:17:00.003-06:00

And crafting/redoing/using my glue gun like a mad woman!
I will have pics tomorrow sometime.
I will give you a hint-I have done so many things with a 32" curtain panel.
My husband is amazed!
(he so is not-he's just tells me it looks nice. Guess I will take what I can get)
Ta ta for now

Just a Quick Check in...

2009-07-16T15:36:00.002-06:00

I am down-
down for the count.
I have the flu.
and a earache.
Who gets the flu and a earache in the middle of JULY?
I feel like crap!
My lovely Dad exposed me to h1n1-they still are not sure if I have it.
All I know is that my head hurts, and so does my body. Did I mention my ear?
I know, I am whining. I will stop now.

See my new button on the side?
Sassy Style Redesign.
That is my business with my mom.
Go and check it out.
If you love me, put the button on your blog.
The blog is under construction.
I need to get some current clients up there.
Stupid flu!
So cramping my style!!

4th festivites!

2009-07-06T22:20:00.004-06:00

Our Fourth of July was super fun!
I know, so was everyone elses.
But, did everyone else get to ride in a parade?
In a yellow Jeep, with a big ol' sign and
throw candy at people screaming your name
and dance to Michael Jackson?
See-I told you it was super fun!! This is me, my mom and my little sis. Don't we all look sassy?

This pic is for my dad. This jeep is his baby. He wanted to make sure that we got a pic of it. Plus, the system that he rigged up to hold the sign up was the bomb. I wanted all of you to see it! Don't you feel lucky?

We went to some local fireworks. We go early and play games and eat a lot of food and visit. It is something that the girls look forward to every year!

I loved this pic. I wish that all of the lighting in my pic could be this awesome.

Does that mean that I would be Awesome-all the time?

Just checkin. :)

Hope your Fourth was a BLAST!!

PS-I redid my bedroom. Pics to come soon!!!

And The Winner Is.....

2009-06-30T14:59:00.004-06:00

Well-the pageant went well.
The girls had a lot of fun.
They made new friends, smiled A LOT and won crowns!

Yep-they all won!
I am so not bragging-I promise.
5 and 9 both won princess and 7 won Queen.
They have royalty in all 3 age groups so, they called 5 out first.
Then 7 and 9 was last.
I prayed before the pageant started that they would all win a crown or all lose.
I so didn't want to have to go through 2 won a crown and the other didn't.
Luckily-they all did great and got crowns!
Yes-I was relieved and one proud mama!
They all loved it!
This is the whole crew with my little sis. She took care of all of them backstage. They wouldn't let any moms back there-so it was all her-through 3 clothes
changes each! Yep-I owe her big time!!

9-can you tell that she was happy!

5 was more excited about the candy than anything else. I had to keep telling her not to throw the sash on the groud. She still has to wear it and I didn't think that footprints across it would look that cute!

7-she was such a gracious winner. Look at all of their super cute skirts! Yep=my MIL is the bomb!!

A quick little before and after. Sorry-the pics are backwards. I had this sofa table that my grandpa made for me a few years ago. The knobs were broken off and it wasn't really that exciting of a color.

I needed a punch of color in my drab family room. The walls are a rust color and the only light come from a sliding glass door. I added the knobs. They were 95 cents at Lowes. I sprayed they antique white-they were ugly brass color.

I love how much it brighten up the room.

Not so drab!

Ok-now I HAVE TO CLEAN my Crap Room!

Really-it's supposed to be craft-but there is so much CRAP in there-it's the other way around!

Wish me luck!

Picture + Projects= Fun!!!

2009-06-22T10:18:00.005-06:00

Sorry-You must look at pics of my children.
I do this for my mother in law-I know that she looks at my blog.
My girlies are doing a local, little, "pageant." I use that term very loosely.
Everyone who enters wins a trophy, a sash and big, old bag of stuff.
This is totally a nostalgia thing for me.
I grew up in the town that we live in now.
I did this pageant and so did my sister.
So-yes, now my children are doing it as well.
My husband rolled his eyes when I told him this is what they were doing.
He so didn't understand that they HAD to do it.
He also didn't understand when I HAD to buy them new clothes!
Silly man!!
These pics were taken the other day before they had their "interview" and pics done.
This is 7. Can you tell that she loves to have her pics taken.

Here is 4-almost 5. She is not quite a ham in front of the camera when she is supposed to be-only when they steal the camera and make videos of themselves.

This girlie is 9. She is definitely not little any more. I look at her and feel old. She just got her hair cut-with bangs. The first time she has ever had them in her life. I think that they make her look older. Maybe I should not have let her cut them :)

Here is the whole bunch. The cute skirts that 4 and 9 have on were made by MIL-they are darling!! Oh how this wonderful woman spoils me!

ok-I did get some projects done the weekend-IN THE RAIN!! I am usually not one who complains about moisture. We live in a desert and we need all that we can get. BUT-there have only been 2 days in June-that has NOT had rain. Unheard of for here. Yes-my flowers and yard look awesome-but my disposition-not so much.

This is my porch all "freedomed" up. I know, I am a freak.

I decorate my porch for the seasons.

I am proud to say that most of the things that are on here are from garage sales or thrift stores.

Except the star-I picked that up at ross for $7.00!!

sorry, the pics are kind of hard to see. It was 10am when I took them, at it is a little to bright.

I figured out my shelf issue. I spray it-while it was raining-in my garage.

My husband hates when I do this.

I don't know why-it's not like he is the one who has to inhale the fumes! :)

The pics are kind of hard to tell-but I painted it antique white. It looks green in the pics.

I was too impatient to let it dry all the way-so I just sanded a little bit-so the red shows through quite a bit. It looks SOOO much better-not so much like a RED shelf Glaring at you.

Softer-much nicer to look at.

This is a close up my latest little project that i did and stuck up there.

I found the frame for 50 cents-the plate holder a quarter-I just put some scrapbook paper under the glass and cut some letters with my trusty cricut.

I didn't like the look of the letters at first so I inked them.

Much better don't you think?

This is such a lame angle-again-sorry for the weird colors. I guess when you get no natural light in the hall-you get what you get.

alright-I am off to the pool. Wish me no sunburn thoughts!!

Have a fantastic Monday!!!

something old turns to something new!

2009-06-17T14:19:00.003-06:00

I will get to old to new in a sec.
I am in some need of some opinions.
And since I know that you all are full of them-I need some help.
See this shelf.
It's in my hallway-I hate it!
Why do I hate it-cause I don't know what to do with it.
So-help me out. The sign is going to go bye-bye-because every time I turn on the ac-Which has not been at all lately-it moves and it drives me crazy!!!!
Now, remember-I have all kinds of crap that I could put up there, but for some reason, I am not putting it together.
So, help me out-would ya??
Thank you in advance!!

Now...on to the old to new....

I have a "younger" friend that requested a 6 pane window for her apt @ school.
This is what I came up with.
Sorry about the glare-
Pretend that you can't see all the crap that is behind the window or to the side of it.
My craft room looks like Michaels threw up in it.
So messy-so embarrassing.
But am I cleaning it-nope. I am blogging.
I figure the mess will be there when I get to it.

The window says: Your future is only as bright as your faith-Thomas S. Monson

I have been working my butt off to lose some of my butt!! :) (lame joke I know...)

I have lost 3.2 since I started this on the 3rd.

I have been doing Pilates-This is the devil I am telling you. The whole time I am in class I am swearing in my head.

Walking and the active.

Writing down EVERYTHING I put in my mouth and YES..

I have even cut down on diet coke. YEA ME!!!

It's hurts to walk up the stairs, or walk in general but it's a good hurt-right?

WHATEVER!!!

Sorry for the sporadic posts-they called me to be the Enrichment Leader in my ward.

So, with fathers day, an activity tonight and all the other stuff-I have been a little slacking in the personal blogging dept.

We are having a swap meet tonight. I am so excited for this.

Other peoples Junk for free-it does not get any better than that!!!

I can't wait!!

Hopefully I will have all kinds of good of junk stuff to share tomorrow.

Now-if only it would QUIT raining so I can get my spray paint on!!!

Love Love Love this idea!

2009-06-11T18:13:00.002-06:00

I found this idea in blog world and loved it!
I even have an old footboard and headbord sitting in my shed.
I found them under my house when we moved.
Guess the people that lived here before us were to lazy to take them.
(this is really a true statement about the previous owners-I know, I am so mean!!)

So..now I know what to do with the little gems.
My husband is thrilled that they are going to get out of his shed.
Now, if only it would quit raining!!!

This is So COOL!

2009-06-07T20:51:00.002-06:00

We got a new toy!

I actually got a toy-but I am nice and sharing and letting my children play with it as well.

We have a Wii-we love it.

My sis got the active and said it was cool.

So-since I do everything she says-I went and got one too.

This little game-kicks your butt.

My kids love it too.

Even my hubby loves it as well!

Score!!!!!

They have a 30 day challenge that you can do.

I started day one today.

I was dripping sweat!

It's all different kinds of exercises that pre-planned or you can pick your own.

My kids are fielding balls right now. They don't even realize that they are exercising.

I have read if you put your goals on paper-or in this case in type-you are more likely to achieve them.

So-I am starting and exercise/eating right plan.

I need to lose weight. My knees hurt and I am sick of being a little more jiggly than I would like.

Here's my plan:

Active-every day

Pilate's: Wed and Friday

Weigh in: Every Wednesday

Cut Diet coke consumption to 2 a week. (i am actually doing really good at this.)

I know, You are all thinking-yea right-she has said that before.

I found this (again, my sis told me to get it and since I do EVERYTHING she says...)

This little gem has helped the water intake big time and it tastes super yummy-I highly recommend this as well. NO funky aftertaste either.

Last but not least-take every effort as a win. I am so hard on myself.

Aren't we all?

That is another reason why the active is so great. The chick tells you how great you are and that you are working hard and you are awesome and all kinds of good stuff.

I wish I could just turn her on so she could tell me how great I am ALL the time.

Just think someone telling you that you are rocking those towels or the dishes have never been so clean. Imagine the possibilities.

So-now my goals are out for all to see. Mandy over at Mandie Shandi's does a Weight Watcher Wednesday-she has lost almost 30 pounds (yes-she rocks) she posts recipes every week and little tips to help you. If you need a little nudge in the right direction-who doesn't-head on over and check her out. She also has some really fun decor ideas as well.

So-if you too are jumping on this bandwagon or you are having success already-share some tips and ideas that work for you. I figure the more of us that help each other-the better!

Thanks for listening gals-you all rock!!!

Bathroom Redo in under an hour and under $20 bucks

2009-06-05T14:24:00.005-06:00

If you didn't know-I am a very inpatient person.

Much too impatient if you ask my husband.

I wanted a new bathroom.

He told me no.

Actually, he told me not right now.

(ok, he did have an excuse-he did start a new job this week and is stressed to the max)

Still, though, I wanted my bathroom redone NOW!

So...what is a girl to do.

Can't paint (well, I could, I don't need him to paint-but I am so FREAKING sunburnt-it hurts to lift my hands above my head)

Painting-out.

Redecorating on the cheap and on the quick-in.

My bathroom that everyone uses is really dark.

I don't love it this dark, but I like it much better now.

Maybe it was because I replaced the 3 burnt out light bulbs.....

Before:

After...I know, I know. I didn't paint the little cupboard. I so would have. But, it was way to WINDY to spray paint and I am much to lazy to use anything else.

I must apologize for the pics-there is NO natural light in here and it is small-so the angles are kind of funky. Soorrryy!

I used to have a ladder on the wall. It was cute-I was just super sick of it. That is why the wall is bare.

I so heart that Valspar Mediteranen color. I sprayed all the frames that I had around all that color. And the funky white one in the middle was a yard sale find for .50 cents. I sprayed the star butter yellow.

I went to wal-mart to buy a new shower curtain. I refused to pay $25.00 for a shower curtain. So I walked back to the curtains and picked these up for $15 for the pair. SCORE!!

Now the bathroom is much more pleasant to be in.

Am I pathetic? Oh well-I like it much better.

Price breakdown:

Curtains $15.00

Frames: free & .50 cents

Star-FREE

Spray Paint-I already had-so FREE

All the little things around-FREE. I just went through my stuff. The pic of the girls above the cabinet-my cute friend Kelly made for me when we did a swap! The colors rock in here!!!

I know, I am pathetic-even the lotion matches. I don't even like the smell of this kind, but it was the right color. This too was FREE

Total cost-$15.50

SOOOO worth it!! (Even though I had to iron)

Now....if only I could someone else to clean it!!

Go redo something on the cheap! You will feel great!! I know it got rid of my "oh my heck, I forgot what it was like to be a parent full time-funk

Yes-I just admited that. I so hope I am not the only one who feels this way.

(a little bit of chocolate helped too)

2009-06-02T11:23:00.003-06:00

You know any post that starts out with a picture of spray paint has to be good-right?
This beauty is called "Mediterranean" by Valspar.
Oh-I think I love it. I am looking around trying to find more things to paint this color.
So....this is what I did with it I cut a hole in a chair from a yard sale. The chair cost me $2.00!
(Who am I kidding-my hunny cut the whole)
I so could have, and I was going to, but he wouldn't let me.

Then I stuck a pot of flowers in it.
I love it!! My dad says it looks like a porta potty-so, I guess it has two uses, if push comes to shove.
Who knew my treasures could be categorized in Emergency Preparedness. :)

I know, I am little late in doing this. There are lot of fabulous bloggers who have already done this-I just never found the right thing to use.
Until Saturday.
This beauty of a tray was 50 cents!! (the guy even threw in a bucket of nails for free-a girl can never have too many nails-right)
Anyway-the center if a mirror-
I just got out the yummy butter color spray paint and my second best friend-chalk board paint.

This is what it ended up like. I so love it! It looks super cute in my kitchen.
My kids want me to put the menu on it.
I told them maybe.
If I do this, I will be much more obligated to make dinner.
No girl wants to be tied down like that!!

Hope you all have a great day!!!

PS-I have new kits listed in Etsy!

Look what my Mom did

2009-05-19T15:45:00.003-06:00

Her group that she ran with. Notice-most of them are my age. (i know I am a slacker)

Proud grandma hugging her grandkids! They were thrilled!

Alright, I am a little biased here.

She is my mom, but I thinking running a half marathon and not passing out or throwing up is pretty awesome!!

She is already my hero-but now she is my IDOL! :)

My mom is pretty great.
Just this year she has learned how to sew, peiced together a quilt that is super cute, and now she can add ran a marathon!

Go MOM! YOU ROCK!!!

PS-did I mention that at this time last year she could do none of the above?

Also-last week at this time she did NOT have platinum hair. It was a good thing that she did that-we would have never been able to see her come in from the race.

PPS-She turned 50 this December.

Like I said-she ROCKS!

I need to get one of those bumper stickers made up that says my mom is cooler than your mom.

(Can you tell that I am proud?)

PicTuRe PeRfEcT

2009-05-13T15:03:00.013-06:00

I am so going to brag a little bit here.
After all, it is MY blog.
Hope that you will humor me here.
We went and got pics with all the grankids for my mom for mothers day.
Lets just say when the shoot was done-I was exhausted, and my kids are big!
We had a fantastic photographer! She is awesome!

She truly captured my little girls and thier personalities.

I was thrilled with the results.

So was my mom-she cried

Mission Accomplished!

Look at my super cute sisters! I love them! I love them so much, I have this pic in my craft room for inspiration!
Can you tell which one is my little sis? We get confused for each other on a daliy basis. I am always happy to smile and say I am her sister. She is so super cute-I am thrilled when they say we look alike.

That doesn't mean that I am vain-right? :)

So, if any of you local Utah people need an awesome photo chick-

Kellie is your girl

Go and check her out:

kelliehalesphotography.com or kelliehalesphotography.blogspot.com

Thanks Kellie! You rock!!

Every recipant loved them!!

Too funny not to post..

2009-05-12T08:24:00.002-06:00

I know the last time I said this, some of you didn't fully appreciate the funniness that I was talking about.

Well, if this doesn't offend you, it will make you laugh out loud.

If it does offend you, sorry and you should really take a chill pill, but I still think that it will make you laugh out loud, you just wont tell anyone.

NO, I am not talking to anyone in particular here, just sayin

Too funny!

I found it on this chicks blog that is hillarious!

I know I am little behind on the times, I am sure that many of you already laugh at her, I am just a little slow!!

The Title alone is funny!

http://vschmidt.blogspot.com/

she also is so cute, with a great porch and she wore a super cute skirt on mothers day.

We are now friends for life.

Maybe I should introduce myself and tell her that I am not psycho!!

Go and laugh-she is THAT funny!!

And now back to our regularly scheduled programming.....

2009-05-11T11:51:00.002-06:00

I am now going to be better at crafty blogging.
I used to be really good at this. Really, I did.
I used to do all kinds of fun stuff with spray paint, paper, you name it, I did it. (or at least tried to do it)
I still do these things.
I really do, I promise!!!
I just don't show it.
Why?
Mostly because I forget to take pics.
I am so lame!
So, I am going to be better. I am going to take picture of all kinds of my creations-and do this crazy, unheard of thing.
POST THEM!!
Crazy huh???
So-I thought that I would start with the most random thing.

It is finally past mothers day.
Yes, I love the attention-but I love the fact that I can finally plant my flowers!!!
YES!!!!
So-I did just that.
Well, I am one of those weird people.
I can't just plant pretty flowers in plain old pots.
NOpe-I must spray paint my pots a different color every year.
Awesome!!
I also, must decorate my porch.
It's a sickness really.
I can't just use pots and normal things.
I must use weird things.
Like oh, I don't know, a dresser.
Yep-a broken dresser.

See? I told you.
It was once a dresser that worked, but the drawer fronts keep falling off.
No matter how much glue and nails and staples I or my hunny use.
So-lets use it as decor.

This is whole porch with all the pots and the lovely flower on the door.
The front door needs some TLC-it's next on the list.

The pic below-my little weatherd chair, holding a newly spray painted pot and a bucket from a garage sale holding another spray painted lovely.

What do you think?
Do you like it?
It makes me happy.
Did you notice the open mouth frog?
they bring good luck.
At least, that is what my facorite aunt told me.
I love her, so I believe her.
So, if you don't have one-go and try to find one.
We all need all the luck we can get.
Now, I just need to find a statue that brings skinness to my house.
Any ideas?

PS-these little cuties are my May Visiting Teaching Kits.
Go and clik on my Etsy to get some.

PPS-I am going to be featured on Mormon Mommy Blogs for a giveaway on the 18th! They have great giveaways. So-make sure you and go and see.

Have a great day!!! I will be back later with more creations-I hope!!

Thanks

2009-05-04T14:24:00.004-06:00

I hope that you will bear with me.

I feel the need to say how blessed I am.

You know when life gets a little overwhelming and you tend to dwell on the negative instead of the positive?

Then a little voice whispers, count your blessings.

So, I am going to do just that.

I have a husband who loves me no matter what.

Now, I put this man through a lot of crap.

A LOT!!

It's seems to be one thing after another with me.

He never yells, rolls his eyes yes, but always loves and supports.

No matter what.

I am thinking of throwing another curve ball at him.

I might have to have knee surgery-but that is for another post.

I know that he will still love me, and he will help me and do the laundry even when I know that he doesn't want to.

Because thats how he is.

Thats how he was raised.

He is a better man than I deserve.

I am so blessed to be a mom.

A mom to three girls.

Girls that I know when they get big, will always come home.

Because thats what girls do.

They bless my life by their giggles when they are supposed to be sleeping, sharing and helping, and just doing what is right.

It times like this when I am overwhelmed with love for these little people, and all the big things that they teach me everyday.

I am so blessed to be a sister and a daughter.

My little sister blessed her first little girl yesterday.

I was so proud to be her sister.

When her husband said such sweet words, I was overwhelmed with tears and love.

Love for my little sister who picked such a good man, and who now knows how much our mom really loves us.

When she stood up in testimony meeting, she said such a sweet thing.

I must share.

One of her clients was telling her how she was said that her daughter never had children.

Shawni asked her why-

she said-She will never know how much I love her.

Isn't that the truth. It is not until we have our own child, that we truly understand the love our moms have for us.

How blessed I am to have my mom and dad.

These great people who have raised me to strong, faithful and prayerful.

These wonderful people who love me no matter what and who would do anything for me.

Many times I feel unworthy of such love.

I love them and are beyond grateful for their sacrifices that they have made for me and my family.

I thankful for a home that keeps me warm and safe.

I am thnkful for the love that abounds in my home, that allows the walls to be a haven for me and my family.

I am thankful for husbands job. As hard as it is sometimes, we are blessed to be empolyed.

I am most thankful to know that I am never alone in this world.

I am thankful that no matter what, I can turn to my Heavenly Father and know that he listens and loves me.

I am thankful that he has enough trust in me to raise 3 of his most choice spirits.

I am thankful for the strength that friends give, the love that they offer and the hope that they bring to me.

I feel much better now.

I needed to do this.

So, if you were bored, sorry.

I am hoping that it will remind you to stop and look around and count your blessings.

We all have much to be thankful for.

(sorry the spaciness and weird picture placement of this post. Blogger was being way too difficult for me to deal with)

I really need to try harder....

2009-04-30T15:18:00.003-06:00

I really need to try harder at being more consistent at this whole blogging thing.

I was blog surfing the other day-you know going to others blogs and not really knowing how in the heck you even got there.

Well-I saw me on a couple of people blogroll. I felt so special and so slackerish.

So-I am going to post pics and everything.

You should all feel special.

I even updated my etsy shop.

All kinds of new stuff. Go and check it out.

There is some pretty cute stuff in there-if I do say so myself.

Then again, I am a little biased, I did make it all!

Here are just a few pics of what I have been doing lately.

I did a boutique last Saturday.

It was a blast.

A friend of mine called me last Monday, so I got busy and made a bunch of stuff so I could set up on Friday.

Yes-I am one of those people who work best better under pressure.

So-I looked around and wodered what I could make with the stuff I had and not have to buy a bunch of stuff.

So-I looked in my yard and found some sticks.

What the crap did I do with sticks.

Well-looky.

I must admit-they were not all of my own sticks, I did borrow some from Bonnie.

She is always there for me, even when I need sticks.

If you don't have a friend like her, you should really go and find one.

These are just a couple pics of some of the stick pics that I made. These are the ones that are listed in Etsy. I sold everything else.

And.....I...didn't...take...any...pics..of....anything!

LOSER!

I know. Forgive me.

Still Love ME!

So-go and see what is in that etsy shop of mine.
I will post more stuff this week-promise!
Luv You All!!!

Just my humble opinion....

2009-04-22T22:07:00.003-06:00

Ok-I am just warning you all.
I have been in creating overhaul the past couple of days.
I am doing a local boutique.
And if you know me, I work best under pressure-hence the overhaul.
Nothing like waiting till the last minute.
I would post pictures, but I am too lazy to get up from the most uncomfortable chair in the world and find the camera.
Sorry-next week-promise (sortof)

So, I took a crafting break to blog surf.
I went along to my favs and then wondered into unknown neighborhoods, all while listening to the new Rascall Flatts cd. (fabulous btw)
Let me start this little rant by saying-this is just my opinion. Take it for what it's worth.

I hate music on blogs. (unless your Chelsie-I actually really love your selection of randomness, I sometimes just go to your blog and jam to the tunes for a while.)
Anyway-If I want music on, I will turn it on. I hate to go to a new blog and be blasted by some random song. I prefer to turn on my own music.
I know, I know, turn the sound off.
I normally do, but I was listening to my Rascall.
I so hate scrolling down someones blog to find the pause key.
SO annoying.
See, I told you that this was my own little rant and I am tired and I am sitting in a very uncomfortable chair.
I really hope that all of you that have music on your blog just think that I am the crazy, vacuuming mouse lady and still love me!!
BTW-Now that I have all offended my music friends-I am in need of some new tunes to be blaring in my craft space.
I can't keep buying music from Itunes. Soon, hubby is going to catch on.
Let me know what some of your favs are.

Have a fantastic weekend.
Thanks for still loving me and my opinions!

PS-had to include this pic. Seriously-are you laughing out loud?

This is real-I was driving through a parking lot the other day, glanced over and reversed and laughed and laughed-took a pic, showed it to to everyone I knew-cause I thought it was funny. Hope that you do too. Maybe it will make up for my large opinions!

I am still LAME!

2009-04-15T21:27:00.003-06:00

You would think that I would do better after my late, lame, last post.
Apparenlty not.
Sorry.
Maybe none of you really care and I just flattering myself.

So, I do have some pics but I am too lazy to upload them.
That is pathetic I know.
Actually, I don't even know where my camera is.
I did take pics of this weekend. Not a lot, but some count, right?

I have to share what happened to us last week.

I was down watching a movie with the kiddos.
I look down and there is a little mouse scurring across the tile floor, follows the floor boards and hides out behind the tv.

Well, you would have thought that this thing was a muskrat the way I FREAKED out.
I immediately called my husband hyperventalating.
He told me to chill, I told him to come home right now and get rid of the mouse.
He told me to go upstairs and not think about it.
Ok, that is like asking me to not go shopping when there is a sale.
So, I called my Dad.
I thought for sure he would come running down to help his daughter in distress.
Yea, NO. He laughed.
I told him if I was Shawni, he would come.
He assured me he wouldn't.
(she is my sister and the golden one. Pretty sure that she could ask my dad for gas money and he would STILL give it to her. She is married with a baby.)
Obviously I am not bitter or anything.

So-the big girls got home from school and the mouse was still holed up behind the tv.
I didn't tell them.
I just let them and their little friends watch the movie and think that all was well.
Then they all shrieked.
All 6 of them.
It was AWESOME!
They tried to catch the mouse.
They tried to hit it with a stick.
They were much braver than I.
NOne of their ideas worked either.

It was then 5 o'clock and my knight in shining armor was home.
He set a couple traps and waited for the mouse to eat the peanut butter.
Guess what, it didn't want peanut butter.
So-we both sat in the room waiting for the stupid thing to come out from behind the tv.
My super smart husband tried to "herd" it outside.
Since it was not a dog, it didn't work.
DUH! He should have listenend to me.
So-he got out the vacuum.
He was trying to suck it up with my Dyson.
He thought he had it corned until it ran across my foot!!!!!
EEEEWWWWWWW!
I was standing on the couch quicker than he could blink.
My speed was really quite impressive.

Husband chased it into a corner with a blanket.
It was in the folds of the stupid thing.
I was screaming and freaking out.
My husband was laughing and trying to "suck" up the little thing at the same time.

Finally, he picked up the blanket ever so carefully and shook it outside.
The little mouse ran away as fast as it's little legs could carry it.

I am really hoping it went and told all of it's little friends that a freaky lady lives there who has a very powerful vacuum and she is so not afraid to use it.

I am so lame...

2009-04-07T20:54:00.003-06:00

I am so lame.

I haven't posted in way too long.

I probably don't have anybody that still even reads my opinions-I mean my blog.

If you are still there-Holla!!!

It's not that I don't want to blog-per say-

I just have been doing other things-like laundry!

Lame-I know.

Spring break starts here day after tomorrow.

Am I a terrible mother to tell you all -that I am so NOT excited.

Nope-not even a little bit.

It would be a little more pleasurable if it was going to be sunny and nice-

nope!

CRAP!!!!

I am going to be going to blockbuster tomorrow to rent wii games,

It's OK-you can think I am a bad mom cause I don't have all kinds of fun things planned.

Or a little vacation.

I am figuring that I will be doing good if I don't reach for a diet coke anytime in the next 5 days.

Yep-I am off diet coke.

It's official.

I know, I know, I have said this before, but I am serious now.

Promise.

I have gastritis-so my stomach does not like any soda beverage.

Yep-fantastic news isn't it?

If I am having a really good day-chocolate doesn't agree either.

I know, you all wish that you could me.

My husband-who I love-is Modge Podging.

Is podging even a word?

Anyway-he didn't like the "girlified" clipboard that I offered him-so he is "manning" it up.

Whatever.

I told him that I am not helping,

and he better not mess up my crafting oasis!~ (aka-table full of crap)

This is the most random post, so I will even post a random pic.

This is just for posterity-to prove that I am not a "lame" mom all the time!

Yes, I was there-I looked fat in all the pics so I wont post any of me.

I am sure that you were all dying to see a pic of me, or of my kids and some sting rays.
You know you love me!

Chow...

"peeps" (a little Easter humor)

I love ......

2009-03-20T16:08:00.001-06:00

I just wanted to quickly tell all of you out there who read this blog and care what I think-
I love 4 o'clock. WHy?
Ellen is on.
I laugh out loud and she always makes me so happy!!!
Want to know what else I love?
Giveaways!
My friend Nicole-http://ourcozynest.blogspot.com/
she is having an awesome giveaway and I think that all of you should go and see.
Maybe you will be more lucky than me and win!
Either way-just go!!!
NOw!!!

10 YeArS....

2009-03-19T09:50:00.004-06:00

I am going to be a little bit mushy here, so bear with me.

I have been married for 10 years TODAY!

Really-I have, to the same guy even.

We met in College. I thought that I was hot stuff.

Maybe I should say that WE thought that we were hot stuff.

I lived in a house with 8 girls-we thought that we were cool.

(don't deny it Karen-you know I am right)

Everybody came to our house, we were the hot spot in Orem.

(lame I know-you can laugh-I would)

My husband had never been to the House of 9-so I had never met him.

He was dragged to a Family Home Evening with one of his roommates.

It was there that I met him.

We played get to know you games and he had to compliment me for 60 seconds.

I say that it was then that he fell head over heals for me-but maybe it was when I told him that he needed to give me flowers.

Or maybe it was the Sumday Afternoon that I called his house and asked him to drop everything to come and pick me up and take me all the way home and then bring me back to provo.

(this was about a 5 hour round trip)

Needless to say, he got up and left Sunday dinner to come and get me.

Yep-his Mom loved me!!!

Or maybe it was the time that we laughed all night, or when I threw leaves in his face or when I heart attacked his beloved truck or maybe it was just my beautiful good looks, charming personality and wit.

Whatever the reason-He fell head over heals-and so did I.

I can't imagine my life without him.

He cheers me up when I am sad.

He lets me spend his money on crap from the D.I. even though he thinks it's stupid-but he knows it makes me happy.

He plays with our girls, read stories ALL the time and is truly their prince charming!

He makes me Laugh-a lot.

He tells me I am beautiful, even when I look like CRAP!
He kisses my neck, tells me I smell good and always notices when I get my hair done.

He hates it that I love to shop and buy new clothes that I don't need-but he ALWAYS tells me that I look nice in them-even though I didn't need them. :)

He is the guy in every country song, he makes my heart melt and all of you should be jealous!

I am grateful to this Man who makes me happy and puts up with me.

Tells me to take a nap, buys me chocolate when he can hear the bad day in my voice.

I love that he tries to fix it all-even when he knows he can't-he still tries.

I love that he loves his Mom so much, and misses his Dad more than he will ever admit.

I love this man who makes me try harder, work harder, do a little more and keep going even when I don't want too.

I love you babe.

Can't wait for the next 50 years!

PS-dont' worry-you can give me a new diamond for our 11th!!

I know,,,I know.,,

2009-03-17T22:09:00.002-06:00

I know that it's Tuesday and I still have not added what I promised.
I am a loser-I know.

I just had to share a little something with you all.
I know that you all are going to be extremely jealous.

My husband, yep, the guy that I am married too is....
CLEANING THE SHOWER!!!!
He is even using a toothbrush!!!

Is it getting hot in here or is it just me?

Just wanted to make you all green with envy, after all, it is St. Patty's day!!!

Pity Pity Pity-I am haging my head in shame.

2009-03-14T12:59:00.003-06:00

I am such a loser. I haven't posted in a week or has it been two?
Yep-I am that pathetic that I can even remember.

So-I thought that I would be a good blogger and come back and say hello.
I really hope that I still have friends that still like me.
You know how sensitive I am about others not liking me. Just ask the people that REALLY know mw.

I have gotten out some stuff to decorate for spring. It's out and put it a couple of places-but still not done.
I have been creating some super cute eater ideas.
Where are they you ask?
Can't you see them, they are in the pile by the computer. I am hoping that if I put them there-they will help motivate me.
So far-NOT WORKING! ShoCKing!
If it kills me, which it just might-I will get new stuff done and posted it the shop. Really why they are not in there-I love them all way too much-I don't want to get rid of the. But I am only doing this for my friends.

I have even made dinner EVERY night this week and did the dishes, laundry, and I even ironed hubby's shirts.
Dont worry-this job is not done for free.
NO_it's not what you think of.
He cleans the bathrooms. Including the shower.
He agreed, but that was almost a week ago-still no luck. Maybe If I hid all of his socks, he will get his jobs done?

I will also have some fun new spring items in the shop this weekend-even it kills me. So-please watch, then buy and then you will make this sassy girl very happy and blessed!!!

Have a great one!
Tausha

Webkinz vs. Facebook

2009-02-28T19:37:00.003-07:00

As you all know-I have 3 little people that mooch off of me.
They are all very girly, with curly hair and pink clothes.
They say silly things and play mani/pedi's on saturday morning.
But, my little girls are techy.

You know that Microsoft commercial with the 4 year old and the camera.
You know the one where she takes a pic-plugs the camera in and edits the picture.
Then, she emails it to her family.
My 4 year old can do this-my mother can't though.
I am so not kidding.

My little techies can also manuever the world of webkinz.
They can go to work to make money so they can buy things.
At least my girls buy clothes and things to decorate their houses.
They do have their priorities.
This little world of stuffed animals never ceases to amaze me.
I really wish that I was one of the now ridiculously rich people to come up with it.
I am putting my money on a mom-no doubt her kids were driving her crazy.
Or, she was probably one of those moms who loved her kids and never yelled and her kids voices never grated on her nerves!
(can you tell it is 8 o'clock at night and bedtime)

So-as my kids were chatting with their friends online and bartering fire-breathing dragon beds for curtains (so not kidding) I thought ,
Heck-these girls would be a wiz on facebook.
They could probably teach me AND use the voice I used to use on my mom.
"Ahhh Mom, come on, it's not that hard."

So, if I was wondering if I am being a good parent, you know teaching my children right from wrong, how to be honest, good, hard working people.
I will always know that I have taught my children the important things in life.
How to be effecient online.
Shopping, making friends and the like.

Now, if only they could make facebook as fun as Webkinz world.
Probably a good thing they don't. I already spend way too much time online.

The Tooth Fairy

2009-02-26T12:31:00.002-07:00

Am I the only adult out there who wishes there was a tooth fairy for our big, old teeth?
I mean, come one, think about it.
We have to PAY the guy to rip the tooth out of your head, and then we have to deal with the pain of pulling the thing out.
Then....to top it all off, no one winged, mythical creature comes and takes the tooth that I put under my pillow.
Heck, the fairy wouldn't even have to leave money.
Of course, I wouldn't turn down money, but I would take anything.
Clean laundry, a dishwasher that was "magically" unloaded, chocolate.
Although, maybe the chocolate is what got me into this mess in the first place.

So, here I sit, a big, old hole in my mouth-dishes all over and laundry undone, wishing that a fairy was on the way!

Sometimes it just sucks to be an adult.

P.S.-I was under the unfluence of GOOD drugs when I wrote this-so that might be part of the reason why I don't make sense and I am bitter.

Withdrawls...

2009-02-21T14:19:00.002-07:00

I am having major blog with drawls!
I haven't posted about anything lame is like a week!
I am sure that you have all missed me-huh?

I was just hoping that all you fabulous women and men out there, could help me out with something.
I live in Utah.
You would think the craft capitl of the universe.
Not so much when it comes to stores that carry craft stuff.
The only two places that I have to visit to get my paper craftiness going on is
Michael's and Joanne's.
Both are 20 min away-on the freeway!
Then, when I get there, they NEVER have what I need or want!
GGGGGGGRRRRRRR!

SO-I am done!
I need your help.
I can buy on eBay or somewhere online-but if there are some of you out there who have a store, or someone you know does, let me know.
I would much rather support fellow mom bloggers, than someone I don't know.

Enough of my rant.
I am going to go and watch a movie and veg-and hope that my stupid tooth ache goes away!
2 weeks people-2 weeks!
I am not a very nice person right now!
I am thinking that I am going to have to brake into the chocolate stash.
Not that I can chew it, but I can suck on it and still get that little bit of enjoyment that only chocolate can provide!

Thanks girlie's-
You are all the best!

And the Winner is.....

2009-02-19T09:50:00.002-07:00

After all the fantastic ideas and wonderful new friends that I have met. I picked a winner.
It was very scientific. I cut up papers with all your numbers of entry's and put them in a jar.
Then 4-she pulled one lucky girl out!!

Imperectly Beautiful @ imperfectlybeautiful.blogspot.com
She is a awesome girl-as all of you are. If you have never visited her before-you should go. She has great idea! You will be so happy that you found here!

Those great bloggers that I all met-you are all fantastic and I hope that you will come back and say hi.
I loved the whole giveaway-too fun.
I will have to do more!

So-I hope that you all have a wonderful, Sassy day!

GiVeAwAy!!!

2009-02-14T19:14:00.005-07:00

My first Giveaway.

I am so excited!

I have never done this before.

You know, never given away free stuff.

I think that I am going to like this.

So much so, that I will have to do it again.

If tons of people enter-then I will definitely have to do this again!

I really like the whole idea of being the most popular girl in blog land.

Yes, I know that I am not, but I didn't get a Valentines present so......

Anyway-on with the prize!

As you all know, I love to decorate. Especially for holidays.

I don't have a lot of St. Patricks Day decor, so I figured most people don't either.

So I made some-just for you!

First, a rag wreath. Sorry girls, the wreath holder is not included. This super cute wreath is made in the same way as a garland, just in a circle.

A little bit of luck-irish style. A cute little container filled with Luck and a couple of four leaf clovers~This would be so cute on a table with a green plant or by a lamp, or in a hutch or ......you get the idea.
Last but not least-this cute little clover under glass. Perfect to hang from a knob. It will definitely bring you lots of luck! Also, a little bit of chocolate gold-to make you extra happy!

Lucky, lucky!!

So, what do you have to do to enter?

Simple.

I just launched my etsy store-sassygirlshop.etsy.com

It will be full of all kinds of homemade goodies.

It's not super stocked right now, but I will keep adding to it.

1st-Go and check out my etsy store. Come on back and leave me a comment about some things that you like and an etsy store tip. Since I am new to this whole game, I would love advice. How to make my shop look better, how to bring people to my shop, what you would like to see in the shop etc.....

2nd-Post about my giveaway on your blog. You know, the more people that know about you the better right?

3rd-Follow me. (not literally-I know, lame joke)

Put your info and stuff just to let me know that you love me so much that you want to know everything about me!!! :)

4th-Every person you send on over here, and they tell me. You get another entry.

How can you not win?

4 entries! Easy, Easy!

The giveaway will end on Wednesday night at 10 p.m. mountain time.

I will post on Thursday who the lucky winner is!!

Good Luck to you all!

February Love

2009-02-12T18:53:00.002-07:00

Maybe I should explain what these little beauties are.
No, they are not valentines.
I am so not that good. Not even close!!
These are Visiting Teaching kits.
In my church, (LDS) we go and visit some ladies once a month. We check in on them, make lasting friendships and offer service.
Well-these are kits designed just for that purpose.
They include a recipe, the mesage and either a cookie cutter or a pin that is darling on a coat, jacket or purse.
The best part...they are only $2.00!! I know have an Etsy shop-if you would like to purchase-run on over there!!!

I am going to do an etsy shop for these. I will be making them for every month. So, if you are intersted, or know anyone who would be, send them my way.

I am happy to mail as many as you need. Your ladies will love you and be oh so impressed.

Have a great day! I hope that you all gets lots of chocolate and all of it is calorie free!

Love is in the air at our house..

2009-02-10T18:15:00.003-07:00

It's so not what you are thinking.
Or what I was thinking either.

As you all know-(look at me being all pompous thinking that ALL of you read my blog-like I am THE popular girl)
Anyway...
I have 3 girls.
They all have names, but I call them by numbers.
I didn't really think that it was funny, but, apparently it is.
This is totally of the subject....

U know that 6 just turned 7 and 8 is almost 9.
Her birthday is in March.
She is in third grade.

She told me today that Derek asked her to be his Valentine today.
What????
Come on Mom, you heard me.
Derek wants me to be his valentine.

It was then that I paused my movie.

So, what does that mean.
You know, he would write me notes and stuff.
Oh.

I told my husband.
He promplty told me that was never into girls.
He would do manly things, you know like hunt and fish and kill poor animals.

She told me at dinner that she told him she would be his Valentine-if he would leave her alone.
He agreed.
She said that he is weird and all he does is stare at her.

So, 9 has a valentine that stares at her and is kind of weird.

I am so good with this.
Is that bad?

I am not old enough to do this.

Am I?
So glad that my child will get a special valentine and I wont.

Well, maybe not.
My husband did read my post and then went and ate the rest of my stash!

I might have him conned into going to the store-tonight.
We will see how much control I have over my valentine!
If he doesn't, I will just go to the store and use his money again.

Chocolate Confession....

2009-02-09T10:44:00.004-07:00

Ok-I so I have a confession.

It's kind of an embarassing thing.

I wouldn't just tell anybody.

Only my closest friends and family.

I figure no one will judge me here.

We are all accepting of each other flaws-right?

I hide my chocolate.

Notice I said MY CHOCOLATE!

I went to the store and used my husbands hard earned money to buy that chocolate

therefore, it's mine!

I don't like to share.

Why?

Cause when I share, there is never any left when I really need a sweet fix.

So....I hide it.

Where do I hide it?

I have a table in the family room-it looks like a normal enough table.

But, it has a secret drawer. It's not really a secret, you can see the drawer, but no one ever opens it.

Suckas!!

I have another hiding place.

I just discovered it today.

I think it is the best place yet.

I have these ceramic indians that were my moms.

No ONE is to touch these. EveR!

They have been warned.

The inside of these little gems is hollow, the perfect place to stash my stash!

Please tell me that I am not alone.

If I am, I am ok with that.

I do have a hard time believing that I am the only mom who has a stash.

I also wont share my Diet Coke.

This is a whole nother post in itself.

My family (Chelsie) is laughing at me.

I have tried to kick it.

Notice I said TRY.

It's not worth it.

Sometimes you just need a little pick me up

I am off to look for more places to hide my yummies!

Where do you stash your stash.

I promise that i wont tell! I could use more places-a girl can never have too much chocolate!!

Have a Happy Monday!!!

2009-02-07T21:10:00.002-07:00

6 turns 7 tomorrow. We had a little family party tonight.
I am one of those mean moms who only let her kids have birthday parties every other year-
this year is the off year!
YES!!!
So I made a yummy blue, heart shaped cake with lots of frosting!!
Yep-blue and yellow heart. I didn't have any red food coloring.
She didn't care-as long as it was a cake, she was good.
Here are some pics from the big event. 7 and my cutest, little nephew Coop. He just loves her and she is quite the little mother. Bet you couldn't tell from the grin on her face. She was much more concerned about Coop blowing out candles, then herself. I sure love 7!4 and 7-
7 didn't really want 4 in the pic-but i won.
I am the mom after all, I have got to have some say in things.I had to share some pics of my brilliant moments.
These do not happen as often as I would like-so I must document with pics when it happens.

I have a mondo family room.
I know that is not a word-but it's my blog and I can do what I want!
It has this weird little mini room/alcove/big, awkward corner (see pic below)
This is the after my brilliancy struck.
I have been looking at every ones fantastic children's crap storing ideas and what do you know, I had one of my own.
My kids like to be where I am. Go figure?
Well-when they get home from school-Ellen and Oprah is on.
I really like both of these shows, so I like to watch them. Crazy idea huh?
Well, they like to try and do their homework on the carpet with a pen.
So not working!!
Until now!
I used this weird corner, my sofa table, a shelf that goes on the floor, one of my many extra lamps and Ta-da.
My kids own "learning corner"
(or the place where they can do their homework while mom is watching Ellen :)

I hung the shelf low-low enough that they could reach the stuff on the bottom shelf.
I found some jars that I had laying around and filled them with crayons and SHARP pencils!
The little yellow basket has scissors, glue, extra notebooks.
Plus it's deep enough that it can hide all kinds of crap!
See that old picnic basket on the floor?
Garbage Can!
It's big enough for all the papers that they bring home and it had a lid!!! BoNuS!
Now I know that this is not some earth shattering idea-but for me, it's huge!!
I also moved a red cubby thing with hooks in from the garage and put it in my entry.
I was so sick of all the coats and shoes and backpacks that would litter my floor come 3:30 p.m.
There is even enough cubbies for mom and dad too!!
I am being all kinds of organized!
I might even tackle my linen closet.
MAyBe!

One more thing-I have a huge wall in the family room-with nothing on it.

I saw on this blog of this super cute girl that I can't remember the name of-sorry

she put a window with shutters to the side of it above her fireplace.

I so loved it! I wanted to do it.

One problem-I don't have a fireplace.

CRAP!

So, I improvised.

The window wasn't big enough by itself, so I hung a big old, green frame around it.

I love the look and the scale is just right for the wall!

Oh how I love blogs and all the fabulous ideas that they contain!

Sorry-my pics are crappy. It's late at night and I had to use the flash and every lamp in the room to get enough light. Pretend that they are awesome like lots of others blogs.

I hope that you wont hold my crappy photography skills against me!

Thanks for all your inspiration! Keep it coming-I am thinking that some painting will be in our future. HMMM....what should I paint?

LauNdRy ReDo...

2009-02-05T09:25:00.002-07:00

I never said it was a laundry "room" redo.
See...this is my laundry closet.
I wish that I had a room-but I do like the convenience of the upstairs laundry HOLE!
This is how big it is.
Huge right?
I was so sick of laundry everywhere! We don't have any extra cash right now, so if I wanted something done to this closet-I had to improvise.
Let me tell you-I really wanted to have a cute lamp and laundry sign, but this was not really feasable, with the LaunDrY and all. This is the extent of my "decor" I picked this little white wire basket a long time ago at the thrift store. I was not too sure what I was going to do with it, just knew that one day it would come in handy.
I know that this is kind of hard to see but...the basket is hung from the hook on a shower curtain rod that is in the top of the closet. There is a little space on the right side of the "work horses" so I used it. I put the dryer sheets and stain stuff in it. It really is super convenient to have those things right there.

I know that these pics are kind of hard to see, i don't really have a lot of room to take pics either. Sorry-bear with me here.

I found this wire shelf in the basement. It was perfect to put the girls "CLean ClOthes Containers-CCC

It was too high for 4 to reach, so I found a hook and hung her CCC lower.

I just wired their name tage onto the shelf.

I know that this is not the prettiest picture ever-but this is SOOOO much more organized than it once was.

I stole the little table out of 4's room and shoved it in there. I was able to stack 2 baskets on top and two on the bottom. I even had "room" to put an extra catch all basket on top. I usually just grab the clothes out of the dryer and then come back twice to pick up all the clothes that dropped on the floor cause my clothes load is bigger than my arms.

Now, it will take a hole 30 seconds less to do laundry.

I figure with this system-I should be able to shave off a whole 5 mins. of my laundry time.

Every little bit helps right?

It is a major bonus that now my children can open the doors and put their dirty clothes in the approiate color basket.

I loves these little workers! They are the bestest little friends a girl could have!

Well-them and chocolate. They get along really well.

I should look really hard, maybe I could find a place to stash my chocolate.

I know that it would be safe in here-after all, I am the only one who seems to use this space.

Too bad it doesn't fit a big comfy chair, soft blanket and a book. No one would ever look here for me.

I know that this post is kind of lame. I am always coveting everyones laundry room. Since it is a commandment not to covet-I figured i would make my own space. Maybe someone else only has a closet and I can help them out.

Or maybe I will just inspire you to throw the laundry in the hall, move a big, comfy chair in instead, pull out the hidden m&m's and get to "WORK"

Have a great thursday!!!!

2009-02-04T18:44:00.002-07:00

Look who is finally here!
Scotlyn Fronk
7lbs. 8 oz
20 in. long
dark hair and eyes.
She has her mommy's lips and cheeks and Daddy's feet!

I know that we are a little more biased to our own flesh and blood-but isn't she a doll?Shawni is my little sister-she was freaking awesome! The Dr. even commented on how great she looked. I wonder why she looked so good? Yep-thats me doing my sisters makeup BEFORE the delivery. I told her that I looked like crap in every single one of my kids pics, and she was not going to look like that. S0...I got out the brushes and the lipstick and went to town! After all, what are sisters for?

My only neice-she already loves me! Yes-I will be the favorite aunt! Guaranteed! Sorry Chels :)

Look at my cute hubby. He has a special place in his heart for babies. He loves those little girls espescially! :0)

Here is 4....

Here she is with 6 (almost 7) 7 is such the little mom. She loves all little people and they love here. Can't you just tell by how she is looking at her?

I know what you are thinking. Don't you have 3 girls?

Yes, Yes I do.

8-wasn't feeling to hot, so she didn't want to hold her.

I told her it wasn't a big deal-we would see her again.

I know this post is kind of sappy and lame-

but I do have to get excited-come on girls-it's my sisters first baby!

One more thing-My sister and I look a lot alike. People confuse us for each other all the time. They ask us if were twins blah, blah, blah.

Well-the nurse walked into the room and looked and me and said-

Wow! You look great!

I smiled and said Thank you!

All the while-you could hear my sister cracking up in the bathroom.

When she came out, the poor girl was thoroughly confused.

But to not give her some credit-i did have levis on.

What new mom wears levis-right after having a baby?

(Don't tell me that you do-I will hate you for ever and ever!)

The good kind of hate though. :)

Don't you hate it when.....

2009-02-03T08:00:00.002-07:00

You don't update blog in a timely manner?

You have to get a root canal and then your stupid tooth hurts far worse than it did when you went it?

Your craft room is way too messy to craft?

You have to go out in public and you really want to wear scrub bottoms even though you know you shouldn't.

You eat cookie dough for breakfast.

You HAVE to do laundry!

You lost that magic Cleaning wand. It's probably in the same place where the "Get Ready Quick" wand is.

But......

Don't you love it when you get to go and sit at the hospital with your little sister while she is going through labor. And knowing that sooner rather than later you get to hold that brand new baby girl?

Last but not least....

You are thrilled and excited and overjoyed because your fantastic, talented and handsome husband got a new job, AND he is so excited and happy about his job for the first time in years!!!

So-even though I ate cookie dough for breakfast and my tooth hurts-the good far outweighs the bad!

A baby, a new job and a happy husband-what more could a girl want?

That dang wand.

PS-I am going to wear the scrub bottoms.
I know that everyone will be jealous of my fantastic fashion sense!!

Some Crafty Lovin

2009-01-27T19:48:00.004-07:00

So-You all know how much I love to blog and then copy whatever fabulous idea I can find.
To all my friends and family-I pawn it off as my own. To ya'll-I must give props, when props are due! If you have never been to http://j-a-girl.blogspot.com/ you must go! Only, don't go until after you see all the fabulous Valentine Happiness!

Chris-from Just a girl-she found some hearts at the thrift store-and then redid them. So-I copied. I found some hearts for 50 cents a peice. I personally think that they should have gave them to me-they were so UGLY! Here is one with a little bit of crafty pixie dust and..... You might have to click on the pic to see the heart-sorry my camera is el-lamo!!!

Of course I had to give my rooster lamp some lovin!

Chris also made these, only bigger. I went to the dollar store and found mini size hand sanitizers and they were pink! SCORE!!!!!! So, I brought them home and helped them shine a little. These are perfect for my Visting Teaching Ladies. Plus-I even have an extra for me.

I have been in a dark scary craft place. You know the one where you don't craft at all?! I had to remedy this quick-so I made a banner. OF COURSE! I also had some leftover fabric from a valentine pillow ( which I can't find) so I made a rag wreath with the circle part of a towell holder. Does that make sense? It was super easy and I am loving the look!

I also made this heart art. I saw it on a blog-sorry i can't remember where. There is only one major difference with hers and mine. Hers was nice and straight and perfectly symetrical, mine is not even close. Oh well-I love it just the same!

I have shown these before. I made them last year. On the other side-they say luck.

I found this little gem at the thrift store today. It was only a dollar and she made me happy! I can't wait to fill her for every season!

Thanks for looking! Hope that your week is going well.

You know-that all the laundry is caught up.

A girl can dream-right?!

CHOW!!!

2009-01-25T10:08:00.003-07:00

Warning!!!!
Lots of Pictures!
So, I haven't crated, created or done anything right brained for over a month. It is really starting to get to me. I have got back into the blog groove and now I really want to create! There are so many wonderful ideas to copy and claim them as my own! What is a girl to do?
Well,show you old pics of creations that were done before christmas that I should have posted over a month ago!! Better late than never right!!!!

This is 6-she is almost 7. She got a new room for Christmas. The only problem, I didn't get any pictures-just this one. Why is this a problem? Her room will never look the same again!
We did her room in greens, turquoise and browns. I mistreated her curtains with a shower curtain and huge flowers! Maybe I will clean her room and take some pics this week! This is 8. Her room is already painted pink from the previous owners. Since I have a list of things to do before her room gets touched-it is staying pink.
We did hers in pink and browns. Polka Dots, plaids all kinds of fun stuff. Her room is a mess as well-or I would show you more pics. Maybe this week. We'll see.

This is one of my clocks that I made. This one is 8's. I loved how they turned out. They were super easy and I am deciding if I want to etsy some. What do you think?

This room is from a client. She was 11 and so not girly. I made a clock for her and a star as well. We tried to make her a space that was grown up and a little girly. She loved it and so did we!

Joannes has vinyl for walls. It comes in all different designs, shapes and sizes. You just stick them to the wall and Voila! Cheap, easy artwork. It can just be pulled off when you are sick of it.

Who doesn't want a pink chaise lounge in their bedroom? Come on-you know that you love it!

This is a clients room as well. She was a little more girly than her sister. I also made the star and clock for her. The little funky cirlces all over-the cool vinyl from joannes. Go and get some-it is awesome!!

I must share-see her quilt? Super cute huh? Pottery Barn-and it was a steel. Under $40! I love it when I find deals and I get to pass on the savings to my clients.

We wanted to punch it up a little. So, what could we do. Leopard of course! So-her chaise is leapord and so is her lamp shade. GRRRRRR~

I loved her curtains. Are they not the cutest things ever. Lavender and yellow. I loved the print. What? You have never seen anything like that? Well of course not-they are mistreatments. Yep-a toille, lavender tablecloth. We just tied them up with yellow polka dot ribbon! They were perfect!

That white bench-it was an ugly wood toy box. We painted it white and distressed it and also recovered the top with pretty Amy Butler Yellow fabric. She didn't even know that it was the same piece!

Now I am getting really antsy to create. Maybe I should clean the craft room first. Having an empty table to work on is sooooo overrated!!!

Have a fantastic weekend!!!

Once Upon A Time....

2009-01-22T17:28:00.006-07:00

There was a girl who came back to blogging.
It was such a joyous occasion that all in blogland welcomed her with open arms!
Then, all was right in the world again.

I know-lame intro, but I had to get your attention somehow.
I know that I have not blogged in almost a month.
I am pretty sure that is the longest I have ever gone.
I am such a slacker.
I don't even have any pictures to post.
How lame is that?
I am hoping that you will all forgive me and still love me!

I have really thought about this post.
Wondering whether or not to say anything.
I have asked others opinions-and I have just done nothing until now.
I was talking to a friend last night who said that she loved my blog and she was missing me.
(Holla Kelly)
Really? There are people who read my blog that I don't know about.
HMMMMMM........that got me thinking.

So-here goes.
I ask that you not judge me.
Or, if you do, don't do it in my comments.
I am doing this in hopes that I can maybe help someone else, and me along the way.

As you all know, I was suffering from headaches for over 3 months.
I had every test done.
I did everything they told me to do.
The only thing that I knew for sure was that I was miserable, and in turn was making my family miserable.
My poor husband-he was dealing with his Dad and me.
Well, I got into to see one of the top headache specialists in the state.
It was truly a miracle that this even came to pass.
They did all kinds of tests. I was there for over 4 hours!!!!
What did they find?"
Nothing!
Not a FREAKING THING!!
I was so frustrated!

They did tell me a couple of things that I needed to do.
First-they were going to put me on this medicine that was supposed to help.
The main thing-I needed to get off my pain meds.
Now, I must explain something right now.
I have a family Dr. I love him, I trust him and he was the one who was giving me the meds.
I did NOT go to lots of Dr's-just the same one.
I was on a pain med called Dilaudid.
I was given this the first part of November.
So-when they told me that I needed to go off the meds-I had been on Dilaudid for over 2 months and taking about 45 mg. a day.
Now, most people have never even heard of this drug. I had not.
Well, when they told me that I needed to go off this-we did some research.
Dialudid is 5x more potent than morphine.
It is super addictive and there are major withdrawl symptoms.
I went off this drug cold turkey.
I didn't have a choice.
So-on New Years Eve-I started what I refer to as my own personal hell.

I know what lots of you must be thinking. I know that I thought it as well.
So did my family.
You are a drug addict.
Well, I was.
Not by choice. But now, I was the one who was left to deal with the consequences.
When you take this drug-it takes 7 to 10 days to go through all of the withdrawl symptoms.
Most people do this gradually-and when you go off the med slowly-there are practically no problems.
Well-why didn't I do that?
My Dr. was out of town.
I didn't have a choice.
I would have chose to do it any other way than the way I did it.

Day 1-It was like a bad day of the flu.
Chills, fever, aches, that run over by a truck feeling.
All I wanted to do was sleep. I couldn't go to sleep. My body wouldn't let me.
I felt trapped. There were times when I couldn't breathe, and lots of times when all I wanted to do was die.
Day two was worse-day three was HELL!
I was throwing up, running to the bathroom every 10 mins. I would just lay on the floor and cry and pray for it to be all over.
It wasn't. Not even close.
Day 4 came and I felt a little bit better.
OH-I was so happy.
Then I woke up the next day.
It was Sunday morning. I had made it to Sunday!
Then-I sat up.
I was on another medicine for my headaches. It is one where you increase the dose slowly.
I had just increased it the night before.
Well-I was allergic to it.
I broke out in hives, throwing up and the other end.
I couldn't keep anything down, no matter how hard I tried.
To make it worse-the meds had also caused me to have restless legs.
I had restless legs for 21 hours straight.
I finally told my husband that we had to do something. I was so sick and dehydrated, I looked gray.
We went to the Dr. and I got some IV fluids.
It really is amazing what a bag of water will do for you.
They changed my meds.
Turns out-my body wasn't making enough seratonin. The lack of this was causing the headaches. I needed to make more so my body would work the way it was supposed to. I know take one pill that helps me sleep. Sleep deep enough that my body gets to a stage 4 sleep-this is when your body makes seratonin. It's working.

So-basically I was addicted to pain meds, had to detox, go through withdrawl and be allergic to the other medicine.
I was so frustrated with the whole system & that no Dr. would work together.
I am happy to say that I lived through it-and am much better because of it.

Why did I post about this?
Why would I tell other people that I was a drug addict.
Don't I know that people read this? All kinds of people.
That is why I wrote this.
I am hoping that I can help someone else.

You can judge me if you want.
I will tell you all-I was not addicted to drugs by choice.
I don't think that anyone tries to get addicted.
It just happens.
I was addicted and had a Dr. who gave them to me.
That doesn't make it any easier.
Sure wish that it did.
I learned that if you are not pro-active in your own health care-no one will be.
Be your own advocate.
DON'T take it, and leave.
Be strong, tough and aggresive.

So-what now?
What is happening now?
I am AWESOME!
I wake up every day and am so grateful for the day.
I am pain free.
My headaches are gone.
I take all my vitamins and am thrilled to be able to.
I am even losing weight.
But when I look in the mirror-I see me-HEALTHY.
My husband is thrilled, my kids are overjoyed and my sister is thrilled that she has her sister back.

So-judge me if you want. I don't care.
I am happy with who I am and am grateful for the the trial that I have gone through.
I sincerely hope that my experiences will help someone else.
Life is hard. It is really hard when you have to do it all alone.
I am grateful to know that I don't have to do anything alone.
My Savior carried me through this, and I know that He will never leave me alone.

God doesn't always calm the storm, sometimes He lets the storm rage and calms his child.

Just another manic holiday!

2008-12-28T19:40:00.008-07:00

Whew! I am sure that I am not the only mom out there who is thinking-

Wow-this Christmas sure went fast!

It seems that we all prepare and prepare for the perfect Christmas and it's over in minutes.

Then, we all promise ourselves that we will do it different next year. Make some better decisions so that the whole thing will last longer.

Well-at least I do this.

I just never seem to follow through.

So-I am warning you now. This is a very long post, full of a whole lot of pics.

I think that the best way to tell a story is with lots of pictures. Especially when celebrations are involved. So-grab a snack and get comfy, you might be here a while!!!

This is 6. Do you see that hole in her mouth. The one where her front tooth used to be? Well-we started out our December with one less tooth. She was thrilled! 8 informed her that if one loses a front tooth-the tooth fairy pays more. Whaa? I apparently missed that memo.

8 told her it was $5.00. She was a little disappointed when the fairy only left her $1.00. Guess that 8 is not as smart as she thinks she is. SHOCKER!!!

These pics were taken right before we had a major family event. I don't want to share the details of this particular day, but I do want to share the pictures. I also want everyone to know how lucky I am. I am a member of a family who is truly top notch. I know that we are all a little biased when it comes to our families-but I am really blessed.

I love being a mom. I am so blessed to be married to my best friend-forever!

I have some of the greatest, most supportive parents a girl could ask for.

My sister is my best friend and I am proud beyond proud to be the big sister of such wonderful brothers. I like to think that I had a little bit to do with how well they turned out! :)

I am also the favorite aunt and the favorite Sister in Law!! I hate that term-they are my sisters!

I love my family and consider them to be one of my favorite and greatest gifts! (don't we all)

Look at 8-she is turning into a beautiful young lady. She is not a little girl anymore and it's killing her Dad and I. She turns 9 in March. I can't believe it! She is as beautiful on the inside and she is on the outside. I am very blessed to be her mom.

(Sorry I am being all sappy-but a Mom has got to do this sometimes)

Am I the only Mom out there who thinks that her children look almost angelic in pictures. Too bad as soon as the camera is put away-the horns and tails come out! :)

Here is 4! Ok- I know that every family has a child like her. You know what I am talking about. They just crack you up. They say the most random things and their hugs are magic. That is 4's jobs at our house. She goes to preschool only 2 days a week. I love this time with her. She always is cracking me up over random things that she says. The other day-we were looking at some old family pictures. I was about 12 in these particular pictures. She took the picture and studied quite intently-then she said

"Mom-that girl has your face."

Yes-she is 4 and she came up with that.

She had her winter performance for school last week. She was the loudest little singer in the group. Not to mention very energetic with the actions! I have no idea where she gets this from. Not a clue. :0) She is one peppy little chicky and I love her-a lot! ( most of the time)

This is 6! She is my happy go lucky gal. She loves to be the little helper. She loves to cuddle and spend one on one time with both her Dad and I. She is the little mother to not only her sisters but also to her little cousins. My little nephew just adores her!! She is a joy in our family.

These are our Christmas Eve pics. We have "our" Santa come every year. He is not just any old ordinary Santa man. He is My Santa. Meaning, this particular Santa's helper has been coming to our Christmas eve parties since I was about 4! I love him! My kids adore him!

Here are my munchkins singing Santa Claus is coming to town. Can you tell which one was the most excited?Jingle bells-jingle bells, jingle all the way. What is up with 6's face. Cracks me up.

This is 8 pinkie promising that she will keep her room clean. I now have proof. Mwhahhhahaaa!

Grammy and the girls. See how much 4 is loving Santa. I think that she has a little crush on the big man. :)

Here is all of the grand kids with G&G! I don't know who loves who more. My parents or the kids. I guess that is one of those age old questions. Kind of like which came first, the chicken or the egg.

8 & 6 are part of a singing group. They love it. They go once a week and put on two shows a year, spring and Christmas. They did a program called "Christmas Vacation" and they both did great! 6 had a solo and some speaking parts. 8 had speaking parts. She doesn't love the whole center of attention like her sister does, so she did not do a solo.

4's favorite part of the whole night? COOKIES!!

We were very proud of our little singers!

Are you tired yet? I am sick of looking of the pics and they are of my kids! Almost done-promise! This must be done-I am only thinking of my posterity and how much they will love me when they have all of these memories! :)

Christmas Morning! The girls were up at 6. Not too bad. We had to sit around and wait for my mom to get here. Did I mention that I had to make my 3 children wait to open presents because my Mother felt the need to make her bed before she came. Yea-it was as fun as it sounds!!

6 & 8 got a super, fantastic present this year. I have done 4 little people's bedrooms for clients the past month. Every time my girls saw these rooms they both said that they wanted their rooms done as well. So, me being the fantastic mom that I am, got on the email with Santa and worked out a plan. 6's room was done in green. turquoise and browns. 8's room was done in pink and brown. Her room was a little more "mature" and 6's was really fun and glittery. I will post more pics of their rooms and my clients bedrooms in the next couple of days.
One last little bit of pictures. December is such a busy month anyway-my moms birthday happens to fall on the 27th. This year was a big deal. She turned the big 50! So-all us kids got together and threw her a surprise party. It was kind of a roast-only nice. We made her a movie and all the guests shared what they loved about her, memories and funny stories. She really had a great time and all of us kids were reminded of how lucky we are to have such a great woman to be our mom!

Doesn't she look great for 50? I want to look as good as she does!

This is 4. The words she said right before this picture was taken-Take a picture of me!!

All of the girls in our family. Look at my cute, very pregnant sister! I like to stand next to her-I look skinny! She is having a girl in 4 weeks and we are so excited!!!!

This is Hailey, Shawni and my bro. Brandon. We were dishing up the sweets for our guests!

Look at this cake! Is it not the cutest thing that you have ever seen? We had a friend do it. She got mom spot on. Zebra, polka dots and feathers! She could not have made a more perfect cake!
This is the whole family!

Happy 50th Mom! We love you!!!

Sorry the super long post! Thanks for sticking with me! (i really hope that you are still here) I will be posting new decor pics this week-the girls rooms and my un Christmas decorated house!!!

Have a great Monday!!!

One last thing....

2008-12-18T19:56:00.003-07:00

I went to the Nerologist today. It was not what I was expecting. \
Unfortunately.
I wish that this was over.
More than words can express.
But when I stop to think about my life and all the trials that I am going through-I think
1- It could be worse
2- I could have no support
3. the Lord must have a lot of faith in me to send me this trial (s)

The dr. told me that my headache was a tension headache and I needed to exercise and it would go away.
Oh people-it was all I could do to not kick him in the teeth.
I sat there and asked him if he honestly thought that I was not/or had not tried everything that I could do to control this?
Everytime I asked this wonderful DR-he would look at me and not answer.
He would not look me in the eye, but he would my husband!!!
GRRRRR!
It was such a frustrating day!
I thought that I was going to get an answer-just got nothing instead.

So-I sat and felt sorry for myslef while I drank and eggnog shake. (so good BTW)
then I thought, what good am I doing?
Satan is winning, because I am letting him.
So-I read my comments from "strangers" who don't know me from adam-and felt the love through their words.
I decided to stop feeling sorry for myself and try to find good things from this.
S0-here are my "GOOD THINGS"

I am blessed beyond measure
I am stronger than I know
I have faith in Heavenly Father that he will never leave me alone.
I have a husband who is better than gold-even better than the perfect pair of jeans! :)
I have a family who supports me-no matter what I throw at them.
I have 3 beautiful people who love me no matter what.
I have the joy that they bring when they yell MOMMY when I walk in the door.
I have the love of my friends, the concern of strangers, the prayers of others to get me through the days. Sometimes it's hours and sometimes it's minutes-and thats ok.
I am blessed.
I am loved.
I am special.
I can do this.
He sent me this trial because I can do this.

My new favorite quote:
That which brings you closer to God is a blessing.

This trial is a blessing.

No picture post.

2008-12-17T21:35:00.004-07:00

I know that sometimes it is not really very fun to look at posts without pics. I just wanted to share some not so fun info.

First-some good news.
We got my FIL home-well at least to UTAH!! Yea!! He is not better and he is still in the ICU-but he is in one of the best hospitals in the state. They are already talking about weaning him of the vent. Small changes but good. We are so thrilled that he is here. It is truly a miracle that he was able to be transferred. The good news is going to be keep coming. I just know it.

Now-my new reality. I know that it could be worse. Just wish it wasnt' so.
I had another spinal tap done yesterday.
Yes-I still have my headaches. They only went away for about 48 hours. CRAPPY!
Found a new neuro-he ordered another test. This one was nothing like the first. My back doesn't hurt at all!!!!
My head on the other hand, is much worse.
We went to the ER this morning because the headache was different and we were afraid that it was a spinal headache.
No-it wasn't. They just all decided on what on I have for sure and what the next step is.
I have a Pseudo Neuro Cerebrai Tumor.
Basically-this works like a tumor-pressure on my brain and optic nerve, there just insn't a tumor.
They said that this was a possibilty before, but the first Neuro told me it wasn't.
Anyway-after many meds to try and treat this-No luck.
I go tomorrow to see my Neuro so we can decoide when to do the shunt.
Yes-I have to have brain surgery-sort of.
They tell me that they do shunts all the time.
It's a very safe procedure-it's not a big deal.
Well-it's a big deal to me!
I am freaking out.
they will have to drill a hole in my head.
That would freak anyone out-right?
So-that is what is happening here.
Really wish that you all were a littl more closer-Icould use some hugs and mm&m's.
Not to mention a couple of elves who love to wrap!
Haven't even started on that task yet!

Thanks for letting me vent. (if any of you are still reading) I know that it could be worse and there are many others who are dealing with a lot worse. I am just so grateful that I have great insurance, good Dr's who can help and a husband and family who support me in whatever crap I get them in to. Plus-they say that they love me no matter what!
(We'll see )
Have a great day!

Look what came in out mailbox!!!

2008-12-09T20:41:00.007-07:00

Santa sent us letters!! Not just any one liner letters-special just for them letters!
The postmark was even from the NORTH POLE!
My girls were more than thrilled.

6 was thrilled!

8 was overjoyed as well!.(sorr the pic was a little blurry)

Look at 4-do you think that she was excited?

Cool-A north pole postmark! Authentic-REAL BABY!

This was picture was taken before they opened the letters. Can you tell how excited they are! Look-they are gritting their teeth-thinking

HURRY UP MOM-TAKE THE STUPID PICTURE!!

I am working on another client right now. We get to do two girls bedrooms! We shopped today and hit the jack pot!! It was a blast! It is always so much fun to decorate girls rooms!!

So-I am crafting a bit to make their rooms extra special.

These are some bulletin boards that I did tonight.

The girls are so excited-I had to give them a little somethin-somethin!!!

2008-12-05T08:40:00.002-07:00

Happy December 5th! Is anyone else freaking out that Christmas is 20 days away?
Or is it just me? Maybe is't because I am not ready.
Please tell me I am not the only one!
I wanted to share a couple more pics of decor at the Hoyt's house.
This is my room divider that I made out of bi-fold closet doors from the thrift store!
They were so simple and a great peice for any room.
Pluse-you can decorate it up with a kinds of sparkly goodness!!! These are trees-2,3 and 4.
Yes, those are snowman plates that you are seeing.
When you have a fake tree-you can whatever on them.
Thats is why there is only pine scented scentsies and no pine scented trees at my house!
I couldn't decorate a real tree with all the crap that I use on a fake!

See these little carboard words.
This is mom genius that you are looking at right now.
No-I am not trying to be stuck up.
If I was going to do that-I wouldn't being sharing this fantastic idea.
It will make your life easier and your children smarter!

The girls were BORED last night. I didn't want them on TV or the Computer. So-I made something up. The little white words were a punchout in a workbook that 6 had.
The directions said to makeup sentences with the words.
Well, there were not enough words for both of them to play.
So-I grabbed the scissors and the empty cereal box that was on the counter-and got to cutting.
We made more of the regular words-and, the as, a, I etc..
Then we added some Christmas words. Sleigh, santa, elf, naughty.
Then we said go and the girls went to town.
They had contests who could make the longest sentance, who could use the most christmas words, who could make the shortest sentance the fastest.
They played happily for over 20 mins.
NO FIGHTING!
I had to share.
We are going to make this little game for friends for christmas.
I will make them cuter, and you know, more of the same shape.
8 wants me to use Cursive words. Because they can read them now.

So-I figure with a lipgloss that cost me 69 cents from Avon-and this little gem.
Friends gifts can get the old heave ho off the list.

What are you waiting for-go and make these.
Your kids will love you.
It will take you 3 minutes.
You could even add magnets and stick them on the fridge.
The possibilies are endless.
We are going to make the friend sets this weekend.
Me, the girls and my trusty CRICUT!
Let me know what you think, and if you are going to add the
"20 minutes of pure bliss" game to your house this holiday season!
have a Fantastic Weekend!!!

Sorry there are so many grammatical errors in this post.
I am just not in the mood to make sense!
Hope that you are understand and still love me!!

Fa La La La La

2008-11-29T22:09:00.006-07:00

Christmas, Christmas Time is here!

I love it!

I love when I pull all the totes up the stairs and un-saran wrap the trees!

(I finally got smart and figured it out-much less work)

So, I thought that I would share a couple of pics of the work.

Not too much though, just a peek! I am going to participate in the house tour on the 15th-it's kind of boring to see the same pics twice!!

See this little man. Well, I guess he's not so little. I picked him up last year at the thrift store. I think he cost me $5! I just added a little TLC, made my talented mom repaint his face and Voila!

He's supposed to sit on the porch. He will make it his home tomorrow!!!

I found this adorable Santa sign just the other day at the thrift store. It only cost me $5! I have a thing for $5 junk! This was perfect and I loved it! I also have a Santa book-the one that it laying open with the clause pocket watch. I have had this book around since I was little. We used to just sit and look at the pics when we were kids. Now my kids do the same.
One day, in the middle of the summer, a couple of years ago-I came across it in the thrift store. SURPRISE!! This is one of the 6 trees that I have. I know, I am a little obsessive about it. My mom, she has more than me. Guess it's hereditary. I made the little snowmen under the tree. I also found the "Santa" head in the suitcase. He was even more scary than he is now. I again, found him at the thrift store! We just TLC'd him up. I had him on my door last year. Everyone thought that it was scary. (everyone being my 4 year old and husband)

This is our tree garland. I saw the idea on the crayola site. I thought that it was perfect. A little craft that everyone could participate in. Even Dad. We made this one for my MIL. She is still in Arizona with my FIL. He is still in the ICU and still struggling. We thought that we would send her a little Christmas Cheer. I know that she reads my blog-so when you see this-pretend that you are surprised!
I am loving every ones Christmas decor. Keep it up! Can't wait to steal more ideas!
PS-I am one of those crazy, freaky Black Friday shoppers. I will have to post about it later. It was a blast and I got some great deals. Not to mention-a heck of a nap. Nothing like waking up at 3 am to make a girl exhausted!

PS-go and check out the http://theinspiredroom.net. She has a great linky set up with all kinds of fun ideas!!

I am still here-barely:)

2008-11-22T16:46:00.001-07:00

Just kidding!!
I just wanted you all to know that I am still here. If any of you still read this.

My father in law is still there. Still sick, but hopefully going to turn the corner soon!
We are praying that he can make it home for Christmas-or at least be stable enough for them to med air him home.
Oh how wonderful it would be, if he was HERE in a hospital.
We have learned a lot, and continue to do so.
I have always believed strongly in the power of prayer. Always.
I can't even describe how I feel about it now.
I don't know any other words to use.
I can just sum it up with-
I am truly blessed!!!

I got bit by the bug.
The christmas bug.
I couldn't handle it anymore.
So before my husband left for Arizona again-I made him drag all the totes up and the 6 large trees, 3 small treas and the larger that life toy soldier!
I was so excited!
So-I turned up the christmas tunes and got to work.
It was kind of hard to be in a christmasy spirit when it's sunny and nice outside.
I am ready for the snow!
I have a winter wonderland in my house, now I just need to be able to see one when I look outside!

I will post pics of all of my chritmas glory in a couple days when I get it ALL done.
I know, I know-it's pathetic when one has so much christmas decor it takes more than one day to put it out! :)

One more thing-I won something!!!
Yep!
I never win anything-I did last week!
It came when i truly needed a pick me up!
I was so thrilled, I knew I had to share it with you!

She is called the North Pole Secretary.
Santa finally got him a secretary and she is not even an elf. (at least I don't think)
She helps him with his letter writing.
She makes sure all letters are personalized with all kinds of great details about each little boy and girl.
She doesn't even forget the littlest details.
The post mark is North Pole as well.
She is one pretty amazing lady.

Go and look at her site and see what she can offer for you.
I was thrilled!!!
www.http.//NorthPoleSecretary.com

Have a great weekend!!!
I'm off to check etsy and see what I can check off my list!

Theres no place like HOME!!!

2008-11-15T19:58:00.002-07:00

There is no other words that ring more true than those right now.

Kal and I flew in today and we did a little happy dance when we walked in the door.
It was hard and sad to leave his Dad and Mom, but we needed to come home.
We missed our girls, and I am happy to say that they missed us!

My FIL is still in the ICU. We have got a bit of good news, so we are holding on to that.
He is still on a ventilator and lots of dialysis, but the Dr's are pretty sure that he is going to make it. It's going to be a long recovery(about a month in the hospital in AZ) but we are hoping that he will be home in time for Christmas.
What a great Christmas it will be.

We want to say thank you so much for all your prayers and kind words.
I know that it was prayers offered on our behalf that helped us make it through some days.
We thought that we were going to lose him a couple of times.
It was then, that the angels surrounded us, and the peace was felt by all of us.
Thank you again. I am truly blessed to be surrounded by so many fantastic people.
The world is full of good, loving people. I am lucky to know some of them.

I just have to say, this whole experience has taught us a lot.
Kal and I came home different people.
My testimony of prayer and modern day miracles has been strengthened.
My love for my family has increased 10 fold.
I have realized that life is too short.

Life is too short to leave without telling your family you love them.
Life is too short to hold on to feeling of resentment and anger.
Life is too short to worry about things that don't really matter.
Life is too short to not spend your time making memories with those who truly matter.

I realized, that in all of my 10 years of being married, I don't think that I have ever told my FIL I loved him and gave him a hug.
Now, I am not an evil person.
They are just not touchy people.
I know that they love me, and I know that they know I love them.
But life is too short to not tell them.
So, the next time that I see them, I am going to hug them both and tell them how much they mean to me. (so get ready-cause I know that you are reading this)

You never know when your life is going to change in an instant.

Here from Arizona

2008-11-11T12:06:00.005-07:00

I have always wanted to go to Arizona-never been here.
Never wanted to come here under these circumstances.
My husband and I flew here on Sunday morning.
My Father in Law was moved to the ICU here in Tuscon.
We flew in as soon as we heard.
Yesterday was a very scary day-but today he is doing a little better.
They put him on a ventalator and all kinds of other stuff.
The Dr's said that he is improving a little today.
We are so thrilled to have some good news.
Please keep us in your prayers.
We can use all the help and strength that we can get.

Just wanted to give a quick update. Thanks so much for all of your concern and prayers.

S.O.S

2008-11-08T18:20:00.003-07:00

My family and I, we have kind of had a hard time lately.

My headache did go away-for about 36 hours, and then it came back!!!
CRAPPY!
I am finally on some different meds that seem to be helping and lowering the pressure.
I have a diagnosis-I have high csf fluid, or in lamans terms-spinal fluid.
I have some sort of blockage somewhere that is not allowing my body to get rid of it.
We are really hoping that these meds are going to take care of it, and it's not going to come back.
If it does-they have told me a shunt might be in my future. This would solve the problem, but the idea really scares me.
If you know of anyone who battles this, or someone who knows someone who battles this, let me know. I would love to know what other have done or are doing.
The whole thing kind of freaks me out.

The lame headache update, was not the purpose of this post.
Sorry, I am so sure that you are all sick of me.
I was hoping that I could trouble you to listen to one more thing.

My Father-in-law is in the ICU battling some serious medical problems.
The worst part-he is in the ICU in Tuscon Arizona.
We live in Utah.
My in-laws were on vacation when he was hit with a major pain.
They took him to the Er-admitted him and then put him in the ICU.
My poor Mother-In-Law is there by herself.
We are kind of on call. Just waiting anxiously by the phone.

I would so appreciate it, if you my friends would say an extra prayer for my family.
We are a little nervous, espescially because we are not there.
We have priced flights and my husband is nervous and waiting.
I know that it takes faith to make it through something like this.
We both have a feeling of peace and calmness, I just know that my husband would rather be there than here.
Thanks so much for listening.
I would truly appreciate all your prayers!

Thankful for Thanksgiving decor!!!

2008-11-04T14:46:00.005-07:00

You know, I have a really fantastic family.

I am truly blessed. Truly. But, my mom takes the cake.

She has done nothing but love and help and support through all of this crappy time.

Not only does she call and check on me every day. Worry if I don't answer the phone. She truly loves as a mom can only love.

She came over today, even though I know that she had better things to do.

She helped me take down all of the Halloween decor and put up the turkeys!

She vacuumed, rearranged, and worried if it was ok.

I love my mom. I love her more than I can ever express.

I am so spoiled to have her. I am sure that we all feel that way.

Right?

My Grandma passed away 9 years ago this December.

I loved my Grandma. She came to EVERYTHING us kids ever did!!!

She came every Christmas morning at 6a.m. to watch us kids open, more like devour our Christmas presents!!

She took us everywhere, did everything and loved us more than anything!

My mom, she is just like her.

We miss my Grandma alot. And when these holiday times ago, I have an ache that can't be filled with anything. I have a picture of her laughing and holding me one Christmas morning.

It is my favorite!

My girls adore my mom. She is the perfect Grammy and Mom!!

I am sorry to be so sappy, I have just had one of those emotional days.

You know how we get, right?

I love you Mom, thanks so much for all you do.

I truly don't know what I would do without you!

Everyone-call your Mom, or stop and think of her.

Remember how much you love, and tell her if you can!

Thanks for listening!

Here are some of my Thanksgiving decor pictures!!

I am itching to create. I just got to think of something to make.

Can't wait to see what everyone else does!

So post, so I can copy!!

I don't know if you can see her. My little faith doll is on the little chair! I love her! Every time I see her, I smile. She reminds me that I am not alone and that my Heavenly Father loves me, no matter what!! (My mom bought her for me at a local boutique)
I took this pic so you could all see my favorite picture of the Savior. He is smiling, and every time I look at his picture, I am reminded of His love, support and care. Truly a treasure in my home.
This is Tom. He is the freaking cutest turkey ever!!!! My mom and I made him about 7 years ago. He makes me smile when I see him. I just wanted everyone to love him as much as ME!!

Have a Fantastic day!!!

This is my gratitude girl. I made her about 6 years ago. I love to stich, and I love Pillows. I need to make a christmas one and a Winter one, and I have will have a seasonal pillow for every season! I love to put them up, they make me happy!!!

Look at that cutest FALL swap. And the garland and the Acorn! I know, I am spoiled! I did a swap with a fellow blogger. Why, cause I really like to get to know fellow swappers better! Jen, from Lipstick and Laughter, she so spoiled me, and I was so thrilled. Her box made my day!! She also gave me a wonderful Christmas book, a super cute little RELAX sign and a gingerbread frame, She also made me a super cute acorn magnet! I felt so spoiled! Thanks Jen-I love it all!

Look what I got!!

2008-11-03T12:22:00.002-07:00

My hubby's work sent me some beautiful flowers!!

Are they gorgeous or what?

Why is it that flowers can make a girl have a great day?

Just had to share!!

Have a great monday

It'a gone, It's GONE!!!!

2008-11-01T09:04:00.003-06:00

this picture was way too funny not to post. She said that she was trying to be scary. This was just the perfect pic to show all of you just how happy she was on Halloween Night! So not kidding with this one.

After a quick trip to the E.R-six hours later and I am HEADACHE FREE!!
Yep-you read correctly. Your eyes are not deceiving you.
I am a girl without a HEADACHE!!

I went to the E.R. on Thursday.
My Dad works at the hospital and talked to a Dr in the E.R, told him all about my symptoms.
The Dr said he would do a spinal tap and hopefully get me into the Neurologist sooner than FEBRUARY!!!
So, he examined me first and said that I didn't have any symptoms of excessive spinal fluid and he was probably not going to do spinal.
CRAP!
Now, it's not that I really wanted to have a spinal tap done, I was just out of options.
I went and did a couple more tests, all which were normal. He didn't know what else to do, so a Spinal Tap it was.
He ONLY had to poke me 4 times with a 4in needle, but the 4th time was the charm.
He took out 4 vials of spinal fluid.
I had 6x the normal amount. This is what was causing the pressure in my head.
It was literally minutes after he did the test, the pressure went away. NO HEADACHE!
Yea, my back hurt, but I so didn't care. I was headache free for the first time in over a MONTH!
So I am happy to report that it is gone!!
I have some scientific name, that is really long and I can't remember what it is. Another name for it is a false brain tumor.
Scary huh?
My hubby did all this research on it when we got home. Turns out, this is a pretty serious thing. It can cause blindness and brain damage if the pressure gets to high.
I am going to the neurologist on Monday. Yes, this is the same neurologist that couldn't get me in until February. Guess it just depends if one has a "false Brain Tumor" or not.

I am just so thrilled!!! My headache is gone and I am one happy momma. I don't think that I am as happy as my husband. He was thrilled beyond thrilled!
We were both crying in the room after the test was done. The first thing we did was pray.
We are both so grateful that Heavenly Father answers prayers.
Even though this whole experience was really terrible, it did bring us closer together.
I am one lucky girl.
I am so blessed and so grateful!!

i just wanted you all to know the news.
Thank you so much for all your words of concern and advice~
I am blessed to have friends like all of you!!!

Sure hope that you all have wonderful weekend!
I know that I will!!

Finally!

2008-10-28T12:59:00.006-06:00

(our monster menu for the party-made out of crappy wood and vinyl stickers. Very Spoooky!)

*warning, lots of pics*

(Jen, if you are reading this, don't go to the very end of the post, if will spoil some of the surprise)

I know that I have been absent.

My husband grounded me from the computer.

He was conviced that blogging was causing my headache/

Not so, still have a headache.

The only thing that this did, make me miss my blogging friends and not help with headache.

Good idea huh?

Headache count is up to 31 days.

If anyone out there has any great ideas, PLEASE share.

I am way past desperate. I will try anything!

I have tried Imitrex, narcotics, all the regular stuff.

I have had an MRI and all x-rays-all normal!

I am trying to get into an Neurologist. No such luck yet. The soonest appt. was February! My Dr. is working on getting me into another one.

Honestly, I am really hoping that it will go away as quick as it came.

So, if any of you have any help to offer, any ideas, anything.

*edited to add****

A friend suggested going to the eye dr. The pain is located in the Occipital lobe-which happens to control vision. I never even thought of this. I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts on this. Experience, your husabnd is an eye Dr, or brother in law or neighbor. And if you do happen to have a relative in the vision field, I know that you want to contact them and ask for a total stranger!!! Thanks!

I would be grateful. More than you know!!

Since I have been away for so long, I have lots of pics to show.

Bear with me, my blog is for "documenting our history" purposes.

Also, my MIL really likes to see pics of my kids.

Go figure. She doesn't want to see pics of all the things I dream up and how cute I think my house is?

Imagine that.

My parents had the girls and Coop (my nephew) over a couple weeks ago for a pumpkin sleepover. They went and picked out pumpkins and our local pumpkin store. Made witch Puddles. (they were white chocolate puddes, pretzel sticks and bugles covered in chocolate. They were super cute and all eaten before the camera was even out.

This pic is for you Chels, I know that you have not see in yet. I thougt that it was super cute! I have 3 more on the camera. Let me know if you want me to email them to you.

8 & 6, cute little rugrats aren't they?My girls love to go hiking with Grandma and Grandpa. They hiked up above my parents house.They just recently covered the water tower up there with dirt. So, when you stand on top of the water tower, it literally looks like you are on top of the world.

My little hams. Bet you can't tell that they love to have their pics taken.

We had our annual halloween party at my parents last night. As usual, she went way above and beyond and we all had a great time! This year was extra fun, we had a magician. My kids were mesmorized. He was excellent.

4 was a witch, 8 a clown and 6 was a china girl. I didn't have any Halloween makeup, so I painted their faces with acrylic paint. This was actually a fantastic idea! Guess I am smarter than I think :) You know how halloween makeup gets everywhere if you touch it? Well 6'c costume was a genuine silk kimono from China. I really had no desire to dry clean it, so I threatened her. If she got it dirty, all of her halloween candy was mine!

Well, turns out, the paint dryed and didn't go anywhere.(except during the apple bobbing) So, if any of you hate halloween makeup as much as me, use your acrylic paint watered down, and a sponge brush. It is super fast, dries quickly, doesn't get everywhere and comes off with a soap and water. No one screamed when makeup came off! Don't worry. it's safe to use on skin.

This is 4 bobbing for apples.

This is my little witch. If only she was this pleasant all the time!( I think that sometimes she has horns and a pointed tail.)
This was all of us. Unfornuately, this whole headache crap has done nothing for weight loss. I guess laying around for a month will do that. Another lovely side effect.

Finally, I am doing a swap with a fellow blogger. I made myself create on saturday. I didn't want to look like a slacker. This is what I same up with. Each took about 5 mins. Have I told anyone lately how much I love my Cricut? (Deb, if you are reading this, will you remind me of the site that I go to for all the fonts?)

This is the "feather bird" sign. I got the little sign from the dollar store. Then I just crafted it up.

Thanks for being so patient with all my pics. Also, for any advice on the whole headache. You guys are great!!!

Too good not to share!

2008-10-16T12:49:00.007-06:00

I went out for the first time yesterday.

Well, out that wasn't a Dr's office.

I even blow dryed my hair-the first time in two weeks.

Now, don't get me wrong, I still took showers-just didn't do my hair.

Anyway-I went to the D.I-

where else would a girl go that hasn't been out in a while?

I must have looked really pathetic, or far more miserable than I thought because the girl who checked me out, gave me a wingin deal!

She only charged me half of the sticker price!

YEP-50% at the thrift store!

Pretty sure it doesn't get better than that.

So, I got 4 bags of stuff that I didn't really need all for the cheap price of $12.50!

I thought that I would share some of the treasures that I found.

I sure love that snowman! He will look super cute on my tree! I scored on glass bottles. All 3 of them were only 50cents each!

These are the perfect witch shoes! The toe even curls up! I am going to glitter them up-maybe add a spooky ribbon and a bigger buckle. I had to have them! The black and white boa was a must as well! I will show you what I am going to do with that another day!See that urn? I got both of them with the balls and berries for 50cents each! Don't worry, I am going to fix them, they look a little scary right not. I loved the turkey as well. My grandma and mom had a ceramic shop when I was little, so this was a total sentimental purchase!Cute santa plates! I don't NEED these, I just couldn't help myself!No Halloween table would be complete without big, plastic heads full of food!

4 requested some eyeball clips the other day. I don't know if it was more random that she asked for them, or the fact that I had the stuff to make some. I made some "Rotten Sweets" treat containers. I found the label online-but I ran out of ink, so only one got printed. I made the other two. I wanted them to be a little more "spooky" The label says, Rotten Sweets-Dissastisfaction Guaranteed.

I know that this is a super long post! Sorry for all the pics! I just had to share my deals! U know how excited us thrifty girls get when we find deals!

PS-Shell In your pocket is having a fantastic giveaway! Go and see how genorous she is being and then you too can covet all the fantastic stuff!

Halloween Countdown and a novel idea!

2008-10-12T21:37:00.006-06:00

These were some of my favorite tags. I tried to make some 3 dimensional. I made them out of everything that I had. It really didn't take as long as I thought it would.My calender needed a witch. She was suepr easy to whip up! Easier than I thought. See her cute hair? I picked up that yarn at the dollar store. I thought that it would be perfect for halloween projects! So worth a dollar! Everyone is making rag garlands-so I made a ribbon garland. It just drapes at the bottom over the plate rack. I also had a bunch of tounge depressers just hanging around. Not too sure what I bought them for, but I know that they were a thrift store purchase.

This whole project was super easy and super cheap! It only cost me a DOLLAR! yep, I got the cookie sheet at the thrift store, and everything else I had.

I am so making a christmas one. I think that they will be great christmas presents!

I thought about making them and selling them, but I don't know if any one would want them.

What do you think?

They would make great neighbor gifts-if you really like them. They are kind of a lot of work! :)

I thought that this was the cutest Advent calender that Emily, at Bunch of scraps, made was just to cute not to copy! go look at hers-so cute!

I had to add-the witch and the little halloween sign is stuck on the cookie sheet with magnets! Slick! Plus, it will be a super easy way to store all the peices until next year! I just made a fabric packet and glued it to the back.

I also loved the paperback pumpkins. I just had to put a Tausha spin on it!

I had to make them a little cutsey. My trademark!

I found these at Meg's at Megs Musings. (I even stole her title :)

Great Idea and super easy! Takes a little time, but worth it.

Just fold the pages-just got to watch what you are doing so they are even. I got two books-one that was about 400 pages and another that was 1050-the 1050 one made a perfectly round cirlce, the other one, close but not quite.

they are both super cute, I am just a little fonder of the fat one. What can I say, I like fat things!

These got me thinking. I think that I will make a turkey out of them as well. Just wont fold in a circle. Just keep the back flat. I will post these when I get them firgured out!

I also thought that maybe I could try a santa.

I am getting a little ahead of myself-such ambition for a girl with a headache.

Hope you like my little projects. Please copy-espescially if you have kids. My girls loved it all, espescially the pumpkins. They were amazed that they turned into pumpkins!

I am going to copy another fellow blogger hopefully tomorrow.

I will give you a clue-ritz and capri sun boxes, homemade salt dough!

Wish me luck!

Great MONDAY to you all!

PS-I just stumbled across such a fantastic blog this morning! I am sure that there are some of you who already know who this is and call her friend-but she is fantastic! She isnspired me and I am so glad that I found her! So-go and check her out. Read some of her past posts-she makes you want to be a better person! Serendipity

Just a little something something!

2008-10-09T11:07:00.002-06:00

ok-So I still have a headache. Crappy!

Here I sit just waiting for it to go away.

I thought that I would show you a cute dinner idea that we had last halloween night.

These monster tacos were so simple, my kids thought that I was the greatest mom in the whole world, and I had a little peice of mind knowing that I sent my kids out with full tummys.

I know that this post is lame, but I hope that you will forgive me!

I'm a mean old witch with a hat~!

2008-10-07T14:59:00.002-06:00

ok-I couldn't help myself! I had to post!

Headache be DAmned!

Thanks so much for all your kind words!

I tell ya, I have good blogging friends!

I still have a headache-this is day 8!

but, the good news is..it's getting better.

Not as intense!

No MRI on my brain this time!

I was really kind of nervous about this-45 mins. of total stillness followed by a loud screaching sound!

I was thinking if I didn't have a headache when I went in to get the test, I so would when I got done!

So-good news!

Thanks again! I am hoping it is just a cluster headache-and it is has almost run it's course!

It better be almost over-I need the CHOCOLATE!

I also had to post cause everyone was having a party without me~

I decided to pull my Halloween out, just so I could be included!

No one likes to be left out-right?

I had to create a little something! It was driving me crazy! So-I made my boo banner. The letters and owl were a $1 and from Joannes! I think that it's cute. I had to jump on the banner bandwagon! Everybody COOL was doing it! This is Witchy Poo. I made her a couple of years ago. I love her legs! They always make me smile when I see her. She has a book of spells and a bag of potions in her bag of tricks!
One more thing. Taco Time (I don't know if this is a Utah thing or not) Anyway-if you have one, u must go there and get a pumpkin empanada! Holy Crap-it is pure deliciousness! They even give you a little container of whipped cream! I shouldn't have told you, now I want one!

A girl must share all of her delicious secrets-thats only fair!

A whole lot of PAIN!

2008-10-03T08:44:00.002-06:00

I am not being a slacker and I am not being lazy-just had a blasted headache!

Dangit!
I have had this stupid headache, neckache, yelling at everyone ache since Monday afternoon.

I haven't even been on the blog at all. Just today, and I almost 2 seconds to pushing the button to off.
This is not an average headache. It's really not, promise.
It is as terrible as a migrain(at least thats what I have been told) but it's not!
Lights hurt, head throbs, neck hurts, throwing up in the kitchen sink!
Oh yea-I am having a hell of a week!
The Dr even told me to blow the medicine up my nose!
I am so done!
So-please all pray for me.
I really want to feel better! If there are those of you who suffer from cluster headaches often-I am so sorry-I really really am! Next time you have one, tell me and I will send you some m&m's and a sleep mask.
Keep it nice and dark and give you chocolate that you don't have to see to eat! :)
I am really hoping that this post makes sense! You all go and create a alot so I will have a lot to copy later! Thanks for inspiration-early!

2008-09-28T12:58:00.004-06:00

My fantastic family went away for the weekend.
What did I do you wonder.
Did I do the laundry?
Did I clean the dirty bathrooms?
Did I mop the sticky floor?
You so no I didn't.
I did all of these fun things instead. So-I loved this cute paper-orange with cute witch shoes/plaid on the other side. I had to do something with it. Something that I could see all the time. Cause I need more Halloween crap! Why did I make three plates? Well, the big one is mine, and the two small ones are gifts. The best part about this little craft-it was FREE! Just goes to show it pays to hoards craft supplies!
This is my witching hour clock. I didn't have to redo the numbers-they were already spooky/orangey looking! Sweet!
I don't know if I love it, there is just something about it that bugs me. What do you think?

So-my kids bring home so much crap every single day. Between their papers and the mail-Mom has got paper overload! I have been meaning to do this for a while now-just never got around to it. I told myself I would get it done this weekend if it killed me! I picked up the clipboards at the di-$1.00 each. I did have 3-not too sure where the other one is. Dang-guess I'll have to go thrifting again!

See that cute little yellow thing? What is it you ask? An old mailbox! This was a $1.00 too! It was white with tape marks all over it (guess you can't ask for too much-it was only a buck) I couldn't get the sticky stuff off. So-I covered it with paper. It did say MAIL-right there on the bottom-but I didn't like the looks of it when I sprayed it. So-I covered it! Now the bills have a pretty place to live.

Now-everything how has a place. This should mean that my kitchen should never be dirty again!

Guess I'll clean tomorrow. Unless of course the cleaning fairy comes tonight. Keep dreaming Taush-keep dreaming!

What makes a girl giggle?

2008-09-25T20:28:00.003-06:00

Ok-so I want to know, what makes you giggle? Or a laugh out loud belly laugh.

You all know what moments I am talking about.

The kinds that just get you when you least expect it.

I thought that I would share what makes this girl giggle.

I am sure that you are all dying to know.

On the edge of your seats right?

Who blogs about this anyway?

Well people-I have got nothing-nothing else to say.

I know that this is shocking to most of you, but it does happen occassionally.

So-what makes me giggle?

You know that commercial for master card?

The one where there is 3 little boys with their new backpacks, you know the one.

The one where they dance.

You know, the one where the one little boy starts to dance and the other little boys follow.

they talk about being with people who understand the real you-priceless.

I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL!

it makes me laugh out loud every single time I see it.

I giggle when I think about the time when one my little girls was saying prayers-she still needed a little help-

So.. I whisper to her-Please bless us-

She repeats-Please Bless Texas.

I tried really hard not to giggle.

You know when you are trying to supress a laugh when you shouldn't be laughing.

I was doing that.

She didn't think it was as funny as I did.

Or how about when 4 walks around singing the latest music-

"Apple Bottom Jeans-boots with the furrr.....

She doesn't know any other words-just that sentance.

When she sings it-she shakes her little hips and bum.

She thinks she is all that and a CASE of CHIPS-not just a bag.

I giggle every time she sings that song. (it is often)

I also giggle when I know that I can't watch American Idol without calling my sister so I have someone to make fun of the contestants with.

I am so not kidding about this.

I love when they try out-I call her a LOT when this is going on.

We are terrible!

but, when i think about it-I giggle!

(I would so make fun of these people. Not all the pretty people in the first pic-just the one with the hair. You know the one I am talking about-you would do it too.)

I can't really think about anything else that makes me giggle.

just the standard things, that I didn't list.

Getting a wingin deal for clothes, or better yet, when I get a deal on

other peoples crap that I MUST have when I am thrifting.

OK-go on and tell me what makes you giggle. Or who makes you giggle.

PS the new guy-the red headed surgeon that is a guest on a GREYS tonight. He is a babe. Maybe I only think that because he is tough and new-but either way, I am kind of liking the red headed man.

YEP- my hubby is sitting next to me and rolling his eyes. (his trademark reaction to almost all things that I do)

Oh well!

Before and Afters

2008-09-24T13:58:00.010-06:00

Here are the before and afters of our cute client's house. I really like how it turned out. She liked it as well. It was a mAJOR change, so it was a lot to take in.

We did some major changes-as you can see-the kitchen table is in a totally different room. We made the usable space in her family room way bigger. Now she has seating for her whole family at the same time. YEA!

We really enjoyed working with our client on this home. We still get to work with her in about 3 weeks, and do her daughters bedrooms.

Some people asked me what I do-so here is the gist of it. For those of ou who already know-sorry this is a repeat and it's boring for you. Hope that you will forgive me and still love me!

We love what we do. It is not a JOB is the whole sense of the word. It really is too fun to go and buy fun stuff and then completely change a clients home.

Our goal is for the home to still be "THEM" just a little cozier and homier. (is that a word?)

Other people's goodies!

2008-09-22T21:51:00.004-06:00

ok-so I have a client that we are going to decorate tomorrow.

We are doing her living room, kitchen and family room.

I am super excited to decorate her home.

We have found some really fun stuff-most of which I have found at thrift stores!

Rock on!

So-I thought that I would share a couple of fun things that I created and that I so want to keep for myself!

I hate it when that happens!

It happens quite a bit actually.

Thats a good thing-right?

So-what do you think?

Isn't it the cutest star? Just used a regular old barn star, paper, the freaking cutest ribbon ever and some ink! Love how it turned out! I so want to keep it!

I got this cute little lantern for $3.00-painted it a new color-HONEY (which I love)

and modge podged some paper on the sides.

I did not intentially want to use paper-but when I sprayed I forgot that the top was open!

DUH!

So-I got paint all over the inside of the glass.

I so didn't want to scrape the inside with a razor blade-so I did this.

Happy mistake.

I actually really like how it turned out.

Finally-I love this new plant that we discovered!

Is not the cute little red things on it the best!

If I needed another plant-I so would have kept it.

I first need to kill one of my other ones.

I am actually pretty close to that goal.

Not that I tried-I swear-it just happened!

I suck at plants-unless it's a philendron (not sure on the spelling)

Can't kill those-believe me, I have tried!

Ok-tomorrow I will post before and after pics!

Hopefully they are as great as I am hoping!

ps-Hope that this all makes sense-I am super tired-so forgive any more grammatical errors than normal!

Is it werd?

2008-09-17T21:17:00.005-06:00

So-is it weird that I have too many pillows?

No-not on the couches or loveseats-on my bed.

I know that most of you have about 5 or maybe 6-

well if you haven't figured it out-

I am so not normal!

I have accepted and embraced this concept!

Anyway-I have 17 pillows!

I was making my bed today thinking, this is taking me a really long time!

I counted all the pillows-you know just so I could know.

I was a little shocked!

I love pillows, and I love to make my bed all cute.

I agree though-17 is a little much!

I need to get rid of some, but I love them all!

Ok-maybe not love-but I really like them all.

I just accumulated the cute red gingham shams the other day.

They were free and I love them, so I had to have them

Heck Tausha, would it be so bad to not use something?

Just save in case you ever need it-

Yea,cause that would be better!

It's alright, you can tell me I'm a freak!

I know that you are just saying it out of love!

See this ugly white cupboard!

Stay tuned to see what I did to it!

(this will give me a little incentive to hang it on the wall)

(sorry about the huge spaces-blogger wont let me do anything else! Stupid blogger!

Overheard

2008-09-16T18:53:00.002-06:00

I know that I shouldn't laugh, but this was too funny not too share.
You know how when some people tell you stories about their kids, are they are not really that funny?
Maybe this story will be like that.
If it is, it's your own fault that you don't think my kids are funny!

We were eating dinner and 6 had just got done slurping up her soup with her straw.
(what a great idea huh-they always drink every bit)
It was her turn to tell us about her day.
You know how kids don't leave out any details.
6 is espescially good at this.
So-she told what her teacher wore today and what she and her friends played at recess.
You know, only the really important stuff.
She said, with a straight face-cause to her it wasn't funny, only to her mean mom!
Mom-I am quittin the monkey bars!
They are just too painful. I don't want to quit, but I think it would be good if I did.
(she really said these words-so not kidding)

I almost spit my milk out!
Hubby and I were cracking up!
He said to me-Honey I'm gonna quit the swings!
I replied with, I gotta quit the slide.
Too painful!
then we laughed out loud!
I know, we win the award for the most terrible parents ever.
It's ok, I have accepted it and moved on!

Mr Bones!

2008-09-11T18:48:00.004-06:00

So, I finally put up the fall stuff.

It was chilly and rainy yesterday so it was perfect for decorating and cooking.

I quickly made some taco soup-(that 2 of my 3 children did not eat )

& then went downstairs for the halloween crap!

I have so much decor that I have to store it under the stairs. I know that I am not the only one who does this.

I couldn't put anything out that was remotely spooky-except for this.

I couldn't help myself.

I stopped at the dollar store for a second and I saw these bags of bones.

the skulls were in a pkg.

the arm bones were in a seprate bag. At least I think that they are arm bones.

I thought that my kids would love this.

I was right, and my husband got a kick out of it as well.

I love thes glass jars-this one was a $1 at goodwill.

I wanted to put candy in it-but my children would have ate it all. (and mom too-at least I tell the truth)

So-bones it was.

I also shoved my cute cloth pumpkins in this basket with some leaves.

I can say they are cute cause I didn't make them.

My very talented MIL did.

I love them cause they can stay up till the christmas trees come out!

I am hoping that little MIL plug will entice her to give me the chicken runner! :)

I also found this little cheese dome for $1.00-and the little gourds in it-they were at the dollar store as well.

I so scored at Dollar Tree yesterday!

I havn't been there in forever-maybe I should go more often?

Probably better if I stay away!

Before and After's

2008-09-09T09:11:00.007-06:00

I know that you are oh so excited to see the before and afters. You can hardly contain yourself? Well-here you go.

This is the dining room. It was originally the family room-we switched the furniture so it would be more cozy.

This is the family room. She has such a cute little potbelly stove. We wanted her to want to spend time in here. She loved it! Mission accomplished!

Sorry-not a lot of pics for the family room. I tried to get some of the window treatments-it was WAY to bright and the pics were terrible.

I love the plate rack! The plates were picked up at good will. A quarter!
I so love it when I get a good deal. My client was pretty stoked as well.

One last picture. these are the back of her kitchen cabinets. This is what you look at when you sit in the family room. Her budget was pretty small, so we had to come up with something that would not only fill the space, but look great as well.

I love how this turned out. Just got some frames from the thrift store-painted them red and voila!

She had the cute bird pic in the middle. It was such a cheap fix, and such a big impact. I must do this again.

If you have a wall that you don't know what to do with it. Do this. Cheap and easy!

My kind of project!

Ok-I think that I have talked enough for one day. Hope that you liked the pics.

Have a fantastic day! I am off to make blackberry jam! (yep-I am that domestic or stupid-one of the two)

RELIEF!

2008-09-08T08:29:00.002-06:00

Ok-So I went to the dentist 3x on friday. One to the refular dentist, she sent me to a specialist. He looked at my tooth and said I needed a root canal-so I went back later that night.
My mouth is much better than it was. It's still sore though. I am thinking it is residual effects from the 10 shots that I had cause my mouth wouldn't go numb!
So glad to know that I am not the only one who hates the dentist and all the problems that go with it!
And, I am espescially glad that I am not the only one who is a wuss when it comes to pain in the mouth!
So-thanks so much for all your kind words and the knowledge that I am not the only one who is a teeth wuss!

Ok-boring post. Sorry.
I am going to do a house in a few hours, so I will post some before and after pics later!
Bet you are super excited right?
I am kind of excited about this client.
We will be doing some major "mistreatments" so I am excited to see how it all turns out!

One last thought, the other day 6 was having a moment before school started and she didn't want to go.
So-I grabbed a sharpie and drew a heart on her palm and told her when she was having a h and how hard time-just look at her hand and she would be reminded of how much I loved her and how special she was!
Well-it worked like a charm.
She is a little tenderhearted my 6.
She has always been this way.
So this whole idea was like pure genius!
You like it?
You want to steal it?
Where did I get the idea?
A commercial.
How lame is that?
I am pretty sure it was for juice.
At least I gave props to the juice people.
I didn't want you all to read this and think I was the smartes mom in the world, and then see the commercial and realize that I was just ripping off some company's idea.
I like to think though-that I made it better.
My heart was way cuter than theirs!

Me and my big mouth

2008-09-04T17:54:00.002-06:00

Ok-my sis so might get mad at me, but she didn't tell me that I couldn't. Since most of you don't know who she is, I don't think that it matters.
She is having a girl!
I so called it.
You know that I must tell everyone when I am right!
No one ever gives me the approiate props, so I must boost my own ego.
(insert my family rolling their eyes here)

Anyway-whats up with my title you ask?
Well-I had to go to the $*&((!! dentist today.
Nope, I do don't love it there.
Even if they do have a tv on the ceiling.
Why don't I love it?
Every time I go it hurts.
Every time!
Today-they are not too sure what is wrong.
My dentist(whom I love) stuck a temporary crown on it and called it good.
Then he went to florida
Jerk! Didn't he know that my mouth would hurt like holy crap and I would have to sleep with an ice pack on my cheek?
You think that i am kidding.
Nope-so wish that i was.
I must explain-anything that can go wrong with my teeth-will.
I have no molars on either side of my mouth.
They all had to be pulled out.
That so hurts!
Oh, you don't know from first hand experience-trust me!
So-I am sitting here trying really hard not to type swear words.
Pretty sure that the crown isn't the problem.
Why would it be?
That is way to easy!
Yep-I am so going to bed early.
I figure that tomorrow willl be better,
Right?
If not-the Dentist office is around the corner.
At least my laundry is caught up!

The first utah fall morning and fruity pebbles

2008-09-02T08:44:00.003-06:00

Ok-I know that I might be a little behind on the times. But this one is so not my fault!

As you know, I live in Utah. Utah weather tends to do whatever in the heck it wants, regardless of the season. (yep we have got snow in June and been golfing in November)

Anyway-today is the first FALL day!

Yep-finally got here. Better late then never.

It was so chilly this morning that I got to drink my apple cider.

I know, I am lame.

I am not a cofee girl, and I have an issue with drinking hot things when it's hot.

Call me crazy.

So-I was so excited when I pulled out the "Cider Mug" that I had to call my husband.

He was not as excited as I was.

Oh well-I still thouroughly enjoyed it!

I will get to wear levi's today!
Yea!

I know that you all think that I am weird, but it has been over 100 for the past 4 months!

I am so sick of the heat!

Who knows-I might just get out the fall decor!

Ok-So I have a bone to pick with the Post Cereal people.

now, don't get me wrong, I love their cereal.
So good, sweet and tasty.

Cereal is a food group at our house.

I espescially love the TASTE of Fruity Pebbles.,

Yep-I love sugar!

The only problem with this sweet goodness is the size.

It is so small that it sticks to everything.

I hate dried on cereal anyway-but this one seems to have glue in it.

My kiddies love it! My husband hates it.

I am so torn!

What do I do?

So-if anyone reading this know someone from Post cereals, tell them to make this ceral just a little bit bigger. Just so it wont stick to every surface in my kitchen.

If they do not do this, I am sad to say-my hubby said that I could never buy it again.

Even if it's free, he said, DON"T TOUCH IT!
He is the "MURDERED OF FUN!"

Ok-one last thought-today is 4's first day of preschool.

She doesn't go until 12:30-she is having a very hard time waiting.

She already has her new High School Musical shirt on and her backpack.

She is walking around the house, trying to change every clock she is able to reach.

I am so ready to kick her.

I told her that I can't make time go by faster.

She told me that she could.

That is why she is changing the clocks.

I must say though, that is pretty smart.

Pretty sure I wouldn't have thought to do that when I was 4!

Have a great day! I am off to fix all of my clocks!

Desk Redo and other stuff

2008-08-28T17:10:00.005-06:00

Lucky you! 2 posts in one day!

I finally got the turquoise desk done~and while I was at it-I cleaned 4's room.

I didn't really have a choice.

You know when your kids rooms get to the point where you want to gag?

Yea, well that is where it was it.

When we moved into this house(over a year ago)

I didn't know where to put some stuff, so I shoved it in her closet.

It wasn't her closet at the time though.

the point is, I never cleaned it out until now.

Yep, pathetic I know.

I got 4 garbage bags of crap-clothes, toys, dress up-you name it, I shoved it in a sack.

Good thing-garage sale on saturday.

I figure since I have had to clean out every single closet in our house, and all the girls rooms-I should get about 20 bucks to go thriftin~

Imagine the possiblilties with 20 bucks!

Ok-Ok on to the redo.

Here is what it looked like before:

Cute huh? It was $3.

So-here it is.

In all it's glory

Apple green spray paint

I think I love you!

I have always used cheap spray paint

You know the 99 cents stuff.

Well-they don't make Apple Green in cheap

So-I branched out.

What a difference a couple bucks make.

I know many of you already know this-I am just a little slow.

Here are the rest of the pics from her room

I made the garland, I found the butterflies for 50 cents-spray them apple and brown.

Sprayed the garage sale shelf with the apple as well

I told you I loved it!

OINK OINK

2008-08-28T09:04:00.002-06:00

i know that i am lame.
I know that I haven't posted in a while.
I know that I said I would and I haven't done it yet.
I have an excuse.
My family is a bunch of pigs!
Yep-we should call our house a barn, cause then they would all fit in better.
I am so not exagerating here. Pretty sure i am the only one who cleans around here.
When it takes me over an hour to clean the kitchen, and that does not include scrubbing the florr-which still needs to be done-the people that live here are pigs.
I am an exception.
I figure the one who does ALL the laundry-gets a free pass.
I love my family, I really do.
But, why do they have to be such HOGS?
Am I only one with this problem?
So-instead of doing all the fun crafty stuff I wanted to get done yesterday, I cleaned, not that you can tell know, but I did do it.
They used to be better-pretty sure they can get that way again.
Now, if only I can find a way to HELp them change without yelling.
Any ideas?
So-I am off to switch the laundry-fold two loads and clean the kitchen. (not as dirty this time)
Hopefully cause the girls are at school ALL day for the first time today-
I can get the craftiness done.
Maybe-you will all be lucky enough to see two posts in one day.
That is my goal.
It might require a diet coke from Mcdonalds-but I have decided thats ok.
it could be worse right?
What, you thought I quit.
I did. I just started again.
Not as much as before, just one every few days, instead of a few every one day.
Ok-enough of me babbling.
Have a good day all!

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

2008-08-25T21:39:00.004-06:00

Yep-It's that time of year again!

Back to school time!

Oh yea-my most favorite day of the year. Forget christmas, this is way better!

2 out of 3 go all day, and 4 she will go for 3 hours a day, 2 days a week!

Yes-total bliss! NO children to bug me while I thrift!

The only bad thing-I have to wait until the 2nd until 4 goes to school.

Is it weird that I call my children by numbers?

I know that my cousin thinks that I am psycho.

Thats ok though-I really only care what total strangers think about me!

No, not really. I care what she thinks. Really-I do.

I love ya Lor! You know I do!

So-here are some pics from the most lovely day ever!

Enjoy!

pS-Maybe tomorrow-I will be able to get something constructive done-you know like spray painting!

All a matter of priorities people, all a matter of priorities!

p.p.S-Yep-I made the pencil cake. I am that good! I know that you all want to be my friend.