The only reason I work.

Some of you may or may not of noticed I have been slacking on the blog posts lately.  The reason for this is I have been going out of town a lot lately (plus my new obsession with reading).  I went on a wonderful family vacation a couple of weeks ago to Vegas or Vegas Vegas as my nephew Justin calls it.  We had a nice carpool with me, my mom, Jen, Ryan, Ally, and Justin in the minivan and Heather, Jim, Erin, and Scott in the Pacifica.  The little kiddies were perfect angels considering how long they had to spend in the car.  I'm sure it helped that me and Justin had a DVD player in the back so we watched movies the whole time.  Once we got to Vegas we had two condos next to each other so we all had plenty of room which was nice.  The first day we went swimming all day and some of us got our first sunburn of the year.  It was fun to be in the hot sun all day and especially at night cuz it was still warm which was nice for a change.  We were able to eat at my brother's friends restaurant he works at Tera Rosa (or something like that). He hooked us up big time with a bunch of free appetizers and stuff.  The food was incredible I recommend it to anyone who goes to Vegas it's at the Red Rock Resort so it's a ways of the strip but still worth the drive. The next day we swam again and did some shopping.  Me and my mom and bro went to the shops at Planet Hollywood and when we got there a bunch of cameras were following around some people.  I asked someone who it was and he said it was Ludacris.  I was shocked because the guy was so short he looked like some teenager in a boy band or something.  I heard a commotion so I turned around and Tommy Lee was behind me with another camera crew.  I guess they are filming some reality t.v. show surprise surprise...who doesn't have a reality t.v. show nowadays.  It was kinda cool to see someone famous again that's 3 in one year, now if I can just find a way to meet Brad my life will be complete. ha ha.  Although I did hear on the news last night he is filming in Utah right now so my chances are increasing by the minute.  After shopping we had a nice Guitar Hero session which was fun because we have two guitars now.  Justin wanted to play so bad so we gave him a guitar and let him think he was playing when really I was the whole time.  He was so proud of himself because he passed a song it was really cute. On our way home we had to stop by In-N- Out Burger so we went by the new one in St. George.  It was so crazy the line to the drive thru was wrapped all the way around the building.  I don't eat hamburgers so I went next door to Del Taco, but I did enjoy my fries and shake from In N Out. Once I got back home I was already planning my next trip to go to Jackson Hole.  A bunch of friends had it all planned out to go last weekend but it sorta fell through so we went to Zion National Park instead.  I was excited because I have lived in Utah my whole life and have never been there.  We took a 15 passenger van there so it was only 22 bucks for gas and we had a sweet house to sleep in for our tent.  Everything worked out perfect to where I got to hike and spend time enjoying the beautiful outdoors and still get to sleep inside and have the comforts of home (like running water).  I would go camping a lot more if it was always like that.  Lets face it tents are not comfortable to sleep in.  The hike was pretty hard though.  Jodi looked up on their website after and it said it was the most strenuous one in the park and believe me my legs agree.  Once I made it to the top it was all worth it, but I was questioning why I decided to do it up until that point.  Later that night we had a campfire with two girls from Holland we met.  We had smores and hotdogs so we could at least sorta feel like we were camping.  Needless to say I love going on vacation and that is my sole motivation for work.  I guess bills should be on the list too but no one likes to work to pay bills.  Me and the girls are already trying to plan the next vacation though we are having a hard time deciding which adventure to take next.  Any suggestions?? 

I Had a Nice Quickie!!

Trip that is!! Me and my mom and brother went to California a week ago to watch my cousin Greg's boy Tristan get baptized.  It was very short trip.  We left on Saturday afternoon once I got off work and came home on Monday afternoon.  It was just long enough to visit with all of my family.  We had a nice Cuatro de Mayo celebration (since we left on Cinco de Mayo).  My uncle made his famous tacos and my aunt made an awesome chocolate cake.  And of course we were able to get in a movie and some shopping.  Anytime I get to go to Cali. I always have a good time.  I love the weather there and I love being able to spend time with my family.  I am so glad that Tristan decided to get baptized he is such a good kid and I am so proud of him.  Here are all of the pictures I took on the trip.  We talked my uncle and cousin Aimee into trying on my moms wig and got some pretty funny pictures.  My uncle didn't want to take it off....it was pretty hilarious.  He looks like he could be in Spinal Tap or something.  I noticed I was too busy taking pictures of other people to actually be in any of them!! I think there might be one of me in there but I don't think I am even looking at the camera.  Oh well I have enough pictures of myself already.  Me and the fam are headed to Vegas on Wednesday so I will make sure and get some more pics then.  

Is it summer yet??

Here is a picture of my new haircut and color.

  

Here is the back view, it's the shortest my hair has ever been.     

                              

I am sick of the weather being cold and I am getting excited for some warm weather.  For this reason I decided to get a new summer look.  I am ready for the summer....now the weather just needs to start cooperating. Most of you know I really don't do anything too crazy with my hair, but I hadn't been blond for awhile and decided to go back.  People always say that blonds have more fun!! My hairdresser/friend Lori has slowly been coercing me to go shorter so I just went for it.  I think this is probably as short as I will go but you never know. It's probably not that short to most people but I am used to always being able to put my hair in a ponytail. Besides getting my hair done last week I also had the "opportunity" to help my mom babysit the grand kids.  They are definitely full of energy but are so entertaining. I was able to do some coloring and build some towers with them.  We also rested for a minute (that was all they were willing) and watched some Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.  They bring me such joy in my life and I am so lucky to have all of them live so close.  I can't wait for the summer so we can have our weekly swimming parties.  Erin is already wanting us to bring out the pool but I told her we had to wait until it gets a little warmer!! Me my mom and my brother are going to Cali for a quick trip next weekend.  My cousin Greg's son Tristan is getting baptized by Scott so we are going to support Tristan.  I will post some pics of the trip next week.   Hangin with Erin and Justin

Deal or No Deal??

This last weekend my mom and her friend decided to try out for Deal or No Deal.   At first I thought I was going to have to wake up at the butt crack of dawn and go get in line with her.  Thankfully at the last minute her best friend Vicki decided to go with her letting me off the hook!! It was my mom's bday that weekend so I volunteered to drop them off instead.  The weekend started out great I met my mom and Vicki at this really nice Italian restaurant called Lagonos.  We all got the same thing chicken ravioli and it was delish.  After dinner we went back to our hotel.  We stayed just a couple miles away from where they were doing the auditions so they could get there early and not have to spend the night there.  They woke up around 5 am and I dropped them off a little before 6.  When they got there not many people were ahead of them except for those that had slept in tents that night.  I guess there were four rounds to get through and my mom and Vicki made it to the 3rd round.  You were supposed to sell yourself in 20 seconds and if they liked you then you moved on.  My mom wanted to be on the show so bad she pulled her wig off 3 times to try and show the producers how much her and Howie have in common.  It wasn't a complete success but they both had fun so that's all that counts.  When I went to pick them up the line wrapped all the way around the block so I was glad they got there before the line was too long.  After the auditions me and my mom met my two sisters in Park City for lunch and some shopping. The next day everyone came over for cake and ice cream.  Happy Birthday mom I love you and I am so privileged to have such a wonderful mom.  You are such a great inspiration and great example to me.  I hope one day that I will be able to be half the mother you are!! 

Here is my mom and her two little helpers blowing out her yummy birthday cake Jen made.

  

I have been tagged!

I promised Jessica I would do this so here goes:

A- Attached or single: Single
B- Best Friend: Jessica, Jodi, Lori, and my sisters
C-Cake or Pie: Pie
D- Day of Choice: Saturdays, when I am not working!!
E- Essential Item (s): Phone and Lip Stuff
F- Favorite Color: I really like Black but since it’s not really a color then Blue
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Probably Bears
H- Hometown: Roy, Ut.
I- Indulgence(s): Entertainment, whether it’s Concerts, Yankees or Raiders Games I love to be entertained.
J- January or July: I really like July cuz it’s a lot warmer outside but I have to say January since it’s the month I was born.
K-Kids: Not yet
M- Marriage Date: When it happens I want it to be warm outside.
N- Number of Siblings: 2 sisters and one brother
O- Oranges or Apples: I don’t really like fruit but if I have to pick then apples
P- Phobias or Fears: I am sort of scared of heights but mainly just jumping off of high places.
Q- Quote(s): The best things in life are free.
R- Reason To Smile: Usually my mom says funny stuff but my nieces and nephew are pretty dang funny too!
S- Season: Spring
T- Tag Six: Ashley, Tiff, Jen, Heather, Laura, Hollie
U- Unknown Fact About Me: I can’t iron to save my life…good thing we own a squirt bottle. If it’s too wrinkly then my mom usually helps me out!!
V- Vegetarian or Oppressor of Animal: Well I am definitely NOT a vegan but I don’t eat red meat very much. I'm not a fan of steak or hamburgers.
W- Worst Habit: I think anyone who knows me would say that I am ALWAYS late. What can I say I like to sleep!!
X- X-Rays or Ultrasounds: Neither
Y- Your Favorite Food: I love anything Italian
Z: Zodiac: Capricorn

Take me out to the ball game!!

This week has been great because baseball season started on Monday.  I am very optimistic about my team the Yankees chances this year.  There is nothing better than knowing your favorite team has the best player ever.  He may not always play the best in the playoffs but I still wouldn't trade him for anyone.  I am especially excited because I am going to see them play this year in Anaheim.  Anytime I get to go to California is nice but getting to watch the Yankees and spend time with my family there will make it that much better. I had the privilege of going to two Yankees games last year and they were both awesome.  The first game we didn't have the best seats but we did get to watch the Yanks beat the Red Sox so it was worth it.  Watching A-Rod hit a home run and Mo coming in to save the game were just the cherry on top.  The second game we watched was against the Devil Rays.  I thought for sure this would be a win, but I was wrong.  The Yankees got spanked but we had really good seats for that game so I got some good pics.  If you haven't ever gone to a professional baseball game I highly recommend it.  There is no experience like it.  The fans are always entertaining even if the game is not.  I went to my first Yankees game in 2002 and it was against the Red Sox again but they lost that game.  The best part of the night was the subway ride there.  We were packed into the subway like sardines because most people going to the game rode the subway.  I was standing up holding onto a pole next to my sisters when all of a sudden I felt a hand on my butt.  Since it was so crowded I didn't think much of it.  I just rotated a little and figured the hand would be gone but it wasn't. The hand seemed to follow my every movement.  I looked at my mom who was sitting in front of me and the lady she was talking with pointed out that a guy next to me was grabbing my butt!! At this point I didn't know what to do.  I wasn't about to piss off a New Yorker so I just tried to move away from him, fortunately for me he got off at the next stop.  About five minutes later a guy came into our section and was drunk and rambling on about how he hated white people....I was really second guessing my trip to NY at this point.  To make matters worse they stopped the subway so the police could go from car to car in search of a murder suspect. Yikes!! Once we FINALLY arrived to the game it was a torrential down pour and the game was delayed for over an hour.  Because of the rain delay we were able to spend some quality time with fellow Yankee fans and harass the Red Sox fans.  Back then the Yankee fans were still able to chant 1918 (those were the days).  My first Yankee game experience was very memorable, but I hope make many more memories with each game I am able to attend.  Go Yankees!!!!!  

(let's face it.....baseball butts are also a nice bonus especially when they belong to Derek Jeter and A-rod)  

  

I Wanna Rock N Roll All Night!!!

As some as you know my family got a wii for Christmas.  I don't really play with it that much I mostly only play it when I have friends over.  That is until my mom bought Guitar Hero.  I know I am a little late (and maybe too old) to jump on the Guitar Hero band wagon, but it is my new addiction.  Some of my close friends and family members might have heard  me say how I would love to learn how to play the guitar someday so until that day.....the wii is gonna have to do.  I think it is pretty safe to say that the whole family has given in to the addiction. Heather really got into it tapping her foot and Jim struggled at times cuz he was trying to play it like a real guitar (if I only knew what that was like.)  I took a couple of pictures to prove it.

                                                            

             

(Heather rocking out, Jim is a little confused, and Ryan is really enthused)

I recommend Guitar Hero to anyone who has some free time, but beware it may consume you!!  Besides playing Guitar Hero we also had a Easter egg hunt with Justin and Erin.  They both did a pretty good job at finding the eggs and enjoyed all of their presents.  Ally looked soooo cute in her dress and I give Jennifer major props on the hair bow that she made to match it.  Any day I get to spend time with my family and play with my niece and nephew is a good day, but jamming out on the wii made it all that much better!!!!  Now I just gotta get my mom to try it.