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It's that time again.......

2008-11-09T14:43:00.000-08:00

Makayla and Landon are official volunteers at the Utah Humane Society. They enjoy it so much..... when we go we are usually there for at least a couple of hours. Of course we have to have the "no, we can't take all 50 dogs and 30 cats, 7 rats, 9 gerbils, and 5 rabbits home with us" talk each time we go to leave!

My Wildcats!

2008-10-24T22:29:00.001-07:00

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WHAT TIME IS IT....?

2008-10-24T06:33:00.000-07:00

It's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL time!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am I mean my kids are for this movie! We are headed to the theatre today at 2 pm.... we really wanted to go at midnight last night but some of us have school!!! I'll keep you posted on my day with Sharpay and the gang! Simply FABULOUS!!!

2 weeks down.....

2008-08-30T07:59:00.000-07:00

The last two weeks have been really great! Getting back into the groove of going to school and having an actual dinner instead of smores or hotdogs! Lan and MJ have finished their first two weeks and so far absolutely love it. Their teachers are wonderful. MJ has been recommended for the excell math where she will go 3 times a week to a advanced level math class..... not sure where she got her math smarts! Lan is enjoying his 1st grade class and loves homework. His testing shows him to be reading on a 2nd grade level and 3rd grade spelling. Very proud! LC has started her senior year at Bingham High School. She is loving her classes and has said on several occasions she loves her Seminary class..... WWHHHHHAAAAATTT? :) I survived my first week at work. I absolutely love it! It's tons of fun and the kids are great, of course we have our "attitudes" but they all seem to be adapting to the rules of the playground! I can't believe I am actually getting paid for laminating, copying, cutting out, and running the playground..... WOW! Friday night lights have officially begun in the Beehive state.... not as glamorous as football in Texas but it's fun to watch. Lan and I went to the game while MJ went camping in Manti and LC with friends (of course) at the game then to a sleepover. Alan working as usual but is excited about the 3 day weekend. We may head to Idaho to see his Uncle Billy and Aunt Sheryl.... we may head to Park City to hang out with our friends!

What a day.....

2008-08-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

Today was a big day for a couple of us in the fam!!! Today Lauren started her senior year at Bingham High School. She was up bright and early this morning anxious to get out the door in hopes to score a really great parking place! She is very excited about her class schedule which includes Anatomy/Physiology and Fashion Merchandising! She has begun to request college info which is quite stressful.... for me that is!!

And I, the tdchavis, started my new job today at the new elementary school. It was tons of fun, a little unorganized right now but it is only the first day and the school is not complete yet. I'll keep you posted!!!

Yoo Hoo.... anyone remember me......

2008-08-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

It's been exactly 2 months since I posted any news..... and boy has it been a full 2 months..... I have 652 pictures to download in the order of my summer adventures..... from American Idols Live, to Girls Camp, to hiking in Sundance, to Texas fun and of course the kiddos first day of school. Which by the way, my baby Landon is a big first grader now and it didn't hit me until I got home and realized I have 7 hours of just me, myself, and Roxy dog..... what a bitter sweet moment...... ok, I'm tearing up gotta move on!

A Ray of Sunshine.......

2008-06-19T17:46:00.000-07:00

We have a new addition to our family..... well, until the 25th! Derick is here visiting with us while his mommy and daddy are taking a little vacation! We have had so much fun with him. He has made lots of new friends and already the kiddos come over and ask, "Can Derick come and play"?!! The kids were excited to get online and learn a few "signs" so they are able to speak to Derick. He loves the mirror and making everyone laugh. He loves to dance and sing to the HSM Wii.... hmmm I wonder where he has heard those songs before? :) It's so much fun to watch Landon and Derick interact...... Landon can't wait to go in his room in the morning and start their day of play! Derick absolutely loves Roxy dog and Roxy adores Derick.... He loves to sit with her and lay on her belly! She is just excited to have so much attention! I love the random hugs I get just for smiling at Derick. He is an amazing little boy with a really big heart. Our family is so blessed to have Derick in our home for a bit..... he has made such an impression on the kids not to mention Alan and I! Derick ROCKS!!!

Falling behind.....

2008-06-18T12:10:00.001-07:00

I have fallen way behind on keeping up with my bloggin'..... I know each and everyone of you are just completely upset over it! :) Here goes an attempt to catch you up on the last few weeks......

- Alan and I took another trip to Las Vegas to catch the Kenny concert.... it was really amazing, especially our seats..... We stayed at the MGM and had a total blast. Took in the O show on Saturday night and lounged by the pool.... took advantage of the IN and OUT burger on our way home!
- Daybreak Elementary carnival was totally fun. The kids got wristbands and was able to ride and slide and even climb all they wanted. Our plans were to stay for maybe an hour but it turned into 3.... they had way tooooo much fun!
- Oh the fun Stake Primary Activity...... It was all about the Book of Mormon and Mormon himself was even there... Makayla went as Sariah but Landon just went as the cool dude he is! It was really cute and the kids enjoyed it!
- Makayla, Abbey, Landon and I decided to stalk the HSM set..... we drove by and they were filming.... they would not allow photos to be taken but I.....
- We went to the Salt Lake Bee's game with Landon's baseball team... it was really lots of fun and we sat front row right behind the Las Vegas 51's pitchers and catchers... they were really nice and allowed me to take a few "extra-terrestial" photos! Bee's won, it was all good!
- After the game, we took a burger break at Hires Big H...... it's not a Whataburger but it was good!
- We took a trip to Park City to take advantage of the Alpine Slide..... fun fun fun we visited with our friends and the kids had fun playing with Gavin! Their front yard is a great background for some great pics!!

IT'S OFFICIAL.......

2008-06-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

I will be taking on Texas starting July 17. The kids and I will be flying to the grand ol' country of I mean state of TEXAS. I have girls camp end of July so the kiddos will be staying while I fly back to take on the bears and possible wolverines in Heber. I will then return to DFW on the 2nd of August to allow my family and friends to marvel in my presence until the 16th!!! :) I am soooooo excited! MJ said she was splitting her days as follows: 15 days with meme, 5 days with Savannah, 5 days with Jessica, and 5 days with Kenzie...... Landon says his entire vacations is split only between meme and Austin! As for me, I plan to be available for anyone who wishes to hang with me..... I enjoy the sun, shopping, late nights with lots of fun conversation, eating Whataburgers and Rosa's, scoping out QT for toe lovers, offending anyone in sight with my obnoxious sunglasses, monsters and milk duds, mc donalds french fries...please NO FRY SAUCE (nasty), and the occasional long walk on the beach or Arcadia park will do!

Sunday family day!!! OH What fun!

2008-06-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

After church we came home and had heated up pizza for lunch and then, as we do every Sunday, took a nap!!! MMMMM so good. Of course our kids were not so excited about the nap thing and ended up watching church movies for an hour..... The weather is absolutely beautiful right now so we decided to take advantage of it and take a little road trip to Temple Square to see all the beautiful flowers. We had such a great time and it was ALL of us for the first time in a long time. Having a teenager we don't have as many "complete family" days as we used to. So this day was very special...... take a look at out slide show and see if you recongnize anyone...... besides us of course!!! ENJOY....we sure did!

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN....... THANK YOU TO OUR TROOPS

2008-05-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to our troops, the men and the women, that have and are continuing to fight for our many freedoms. Today is a special day to remember those who have sacrificed their lives to save ours.....they should be thought of daily..... all that we do and all that we say are products of the blood that has been shed to give us those rights. I am honored to be called an American and live in this amazing country. Thank you is not enough but I do want to express my appreciation for those who don't even know me but are fighting for me..... and my family...... You are truly heros!

IRON MAN = HOT MAN......

2008-05-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

Today being Memorial Day we as a family went to Chick fil A for lunch and then off to the popular Memorial Day hang out.... the movies! WE saw Iron Man and I have to tell you... it was just awesome! Loud and crazy super hero movies are fascinating to me! And Robert Downey Jr. has NOT lost his hottness factor! He is a, I mean the movie is a must see! :)

I'll take a #5 8 pack with half coke half diet coke......

2008-05-23T16:06:00.000-07:00

Oh what a glorious recovery. After my complete devastation of losing the title of 2008 American Idol, well I didn't lose it personally but I felt like I did when David Archuleta's name was not announced...... I was able to recover quicker than you can say "Eat More Chicken" thanks to the new Chick fil A that has opened just about 139 seconds away from me. It is the only chick fil a within 10 miles and is now my focus to help me get over the AI disappointment. Thank you Chick Fil A! I vow to visit often!

What the freak????

2008-05-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

Ok.... so all of you can understand my utter disappointment that little David was not named 2008 American Idol. I have come to realize that there was I believe heavenly hands in this.... ok, so it sounds silly but come on..... he's too "good" for hollywood.... I do know that we will be seeing an Archie CD in stores soon.... but look at it this way..... he's not owned by FOX and he has more freedom to become more successful and sing what HE wants to sing..... so David, you will always be our American Idol.... with benefits!!! We all know WHO the more talented one was last night and it's not the crowned "winner"!!!

DAVID VS. DAVID

2008-05-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

The dueling David's will find out tonight who is the next American Idol..... This is a tough one when you really stop and think about it..... I REALLY love little David Archuleta and want him to take the title I just do not want Hollywood to "TAKE" him. He is my choice for the next American Idol.....

David C....... I like him too..... he can be a little cocky at times but I really think he is talented in his own way..... I think with his ruggedness and experience he might could handle the HOLLYWOOD pressures.....

So is it "good" vs. "evil"???? My hubby seems to think so.....

Hmmmmmm..... we will find out tonight on...... AMERICAN IDOL (that's my Seacrest impersonation)

What happens in Vegas.....

2008-05-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

We just returned from our ACM trip to Vegas and we had tons of fun. We drove so we could see the beautiful country side. The days went fast and found ourselves not wanting to return..... this was the most relaxing trip we have taken..... and we were even in Vegas, the city that stays lit all night! A dear friend of Alan's, Jack Ingram, took home best new male artist! We were sooooo excited and just happened to run into him and his wife after the show and snap some pics.

Vegas was nice..... a warm 110 but we just soaked it in......

A BIG "OH MY HECK" SHOUT OUT.......

2008-05-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LITTLE DAVID! WHOOHOO! WE ARE SOOOOOOO EXCITED! No matter what happens in the finale, David will always be our American Idol!

If you watched last nights Idol did you happen to notice the awesome radio station featured? That would be my hubby's station.... 101.5 The EAGLE..... David actually visited 2 stations but the EAGLE was THE only one featured!! You can imagine we are "flyin' high" right now!

Yesterday was an awesome one..... not only did David make us proud BUT I got to have lunch with 2 other American Idols and their "mini-me's"..... Chanda and Candice featuring AJ and Hayes....... look for their debut single in Zupa's soon!!! :) We had a great time visiting and being showered in gifts and fruit loops! I love those girls, they are tons of fun and it was so nice to have a little "girl" time! Thanks for including me you guys!!

This is........ American Idol....

2008-05-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

May 9th has been declared DAVID ARCHULETA day in the state of Utah..... and we were there to witness it! It was such a fun experience..... I have to say.... I think I have finally figured out why we were brought to Utah..... it was for David Archuleta! HEE HEE This was our day with David!

So many exciting upcoming events......

2008-05-08T08:04:00.000-07:00

So I just found out last night, from a very reliable source I might add, that the one and only David Archuleta is coming home to visit..... While he is here he will be dropping by 2 radio stations out of the oh let's see 50 SLC has.... one of them being the great 101.5 The EAGLE!!! FOX 13 has taken notice to the one of a kind "I VOTE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA" t-shirts that a really awesome local DJ designed and promoted! They are a really hot item here and they run out at every promotion 101.5 EAGLE does. Check out.... www.myfoxutah.com/myfox/
Tomorrow they are having a pep-rally at Murray High School for David's homecoming! You bet your diet coke WE will be there! I'll share pics so be sure to stay tuned!!!

On another cool note.... Alan and I are headed to Vegas in a couple of weeks for the AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS!!! I am sure I will be hanging with George, Tim, Faith, and Kenny.... so I will make sure I document my visits with snap shots..... HA HA I am sooooooooo excited..... this will be my first ACM award show!

I Feel The Need.....The Need To WEED...

2008-05-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

With the sunny weather...FINALLY, I am feeling the need to weed my flowerbeds..... We had rain yesterday and it has been a bit more chilly than a few days ago BUT I am not going to let it get me down..... The grass is absolutely beautiful and you can actually walk barefooted without the pricking of the dead grass mixed in.... I'm keeping a smile on my face because I know SUMMER'S COMIN'!!!

OOOHHHHHHH YEAH......

2008-05-06T18:05:00.000-07:00

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous..... and the sound of the lawn-mowers and smell of fresh cut grass has given me DA FEVAH...... Spring fever that is..... I am so in the mood for pickin' weeds and plantin' flowers. I washed the windows and set the sprinklers! We have been sleeping with the windows open..... and to be awaken by the churping of the birdies has made my days a bit more enjoyable! I have busted out my flip-flops, all 36 pair of them, my waaayyy large and obnoxious sunglasses, all 11 pair of them, and my oh so comfy sundresses and skirts with my cutsie little tee's...... can you tell that I am just oh so happy? I do miss my TEXAS TAN but my Utah one is not that bad...... I will say, this weather has got me wanting my blonde mane back...... hmmmmm maybe I should add that to my "coming soon" page!!! Stay tuned....

A sad day.....

2008-04-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

I wish I could understand fully why people have to die so young. Today has been a day of opening my eyes and really stopping to think of how I take for granted all I have been blessed with. My heart and prayers go out to a family that I didn't even know that well but felt a connection for some reason. I can't begin to imagine the pain a beautiful, strong young mother must be feeling due to the loss of her sweetheart. I am so grateful to have met this amazingly strong young lady that has been an inspiration to me and she doesn't even know it. Even though I do not know this family well, I do know that they are truly faithful people who have touched so many lives. Candace if you read this just know that I am here for you! I truly have this special sisterly love for you! May Heavenly Father continue to bless you and give you the peace you deserve. XOXOXO

Oh how beautiful the warmth and the sun......

2008-04-29T08:03:00.000-07:00

It has been absolutely gorgeous here in Utah...... I thought I'd better write about it before tomorrow when the snow is to return...... I truly believe the weather messes with your emotions and me being a sun and warmth person my emotions have definitely been messed with...... thank heavens for tanning salons so I can at least feel as if I'm in the sun for oh lets see 12 mins. I still have more to come and feel that I will be stuck in the house for the next couple of cold days so I will update you all on the things metioned a few posts back..... it's to be 80 today so I am going to take advantage of it, maybe even sport my bikini in the plastic wal-mart baby pool while sipping on a Sonic 1/2 coke, 1/2 diet coke with my big offensive shades on! A girl can dream can't she?!!!! Check ya'lls lata..... I'm off to sonic baby!!!

Aww...birthday memories

2008-04-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to......

2008-04-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

It weird not being with all my friends before, on, or after my birthday...... It's expecially hard not sharing with my twin RACHEL! So in honor of Rachel's big day too, I am going to endulge in my breakfast in bed that Makayla and Landon brought me, get to my toes and nails fixer up-er, hair trim, bake my favorite cookies, open my presents from my favorite Texas friends, oh and prepare for combined mutual tonight inwhich the Miamaids are in charge of....... not to mention, drag my winter clothing up from the basement....no flip flops tonight thanks to the snow I woke up to this morning....... PLEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEEE snow, go away!!!!

Happy Birthday Rachel!!!!

COMING SOON.....

2008-04-15T22:34:00.000-07:00

Tee's General Conference up close and personal experience.....
Mattress Surfing.......
The Maquire's are back in town......
Fairy hunters..........
SPIES like us.......
Lauren's double blind date......
Lauren's rockin' "girls pref"......
Tee opens her oh so awesome gifts from TEXAS.....
Alan, aka: Cody, makes the news, Fox news.....
Murray High School.....
MJ and Lan, Tony Hawkin' it up....
Da Valley Idol, LRC.......
Visit with Elder Hartman......
The Long and Short of the "boards".....
UTAH JAZZZZZZ.......
MJ's knew do......
DC shoes, all the hype......
HSM 3 starts filming May 3rd, stalking Zac/Troy........
Heading to the ACM's in Vegas baby..........
My Texas trip dilemma......
Got the swimsuit, flip flops, new do, big sunglasses, and even a tan.... just need the HEAT!!!!
CAbi lows.....

And much, much more

I'm so done with the snow.....

2008-04-15T22:25:00.000-07:00

It's mid April and yes we are still getting snow showers here and there. Landon's game was cancelled due to snow tonight. The kids are out of school for 2 weeks, off track they call it..... I call it prison.....j/k no but really..... we were really looking forward to Lan's game tonight just to get out and about! Due to taxes, the dismissal of Micheal Johns, and possible snow on my flippin' birthday, I must go for now before I short out my new laptop my sweet mom and dad got me for my oh so snowy birthday! kiss kiss to all! HELP, I'M FROZEN AND I CAN'T THAW OUT.....pssshhhhtt!

Only in Utah......

2008-04-07T19:32:00.000-07:00

Ok, so I have heard as I am sure we all have of a baseball game getting rained out..... but snowed out? Only in Utah! Tonight was Landon's first game as a Utah Red Sox player. As most of you know, he played on the Red Sox with Austin, Carly, Rhett, and many more MVP's back in Texas with THE infamous Coach Jon leading the team! I can tell you, sports period is not the same here in Utah.......we are definitely not in Texas anymore! The weather was crazy today......this morning we woke to rain, then sleet, then major snow storm....... around 1 the sun began to shine and it warmed up, melting all the previous snow. As we are sitting waiting to finish the first at bat, the weather drastically changed.......lightning, thunder, then blizzardy snow again! The temp dropped 15 degrees in 10 minutes. Landon was sticking his 2nd base position, not sure if it was because he's just that disciplined or frozen...... I decided by myself to call HIS game...... we have Texas blood and can't handle this freezing weather.... it's April for goodness sake! By the time we made it home, 5 mins later, the sun was again a shinin'..... WHHHHAAAAATTTTT? And people make fun of Texas weather....... WHATEVER!

Got David?

2008-04-04T15:41:00.000-07:00

Really?... Already???

2008-04-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

So I have a new calling at church...... I am in Young Women's! I am excited to be in YW again. I am sure nothing can compare to my experience in TEXAS but I do think camping may be bug free and little cooler here! If not, I always have my SUV! Oh and with the new calling, Ms. Tee has new hair.....

Martha inspires me......

2008-04-03T11:05:00.000-07:00

So everyone knows my calling in Nursery frightened me at first but as I gave it my all I ended up falling in love with those beautiful children..... here's a little something I made for the kiddos in my nursery class for Easter! The colorful eggs are compliments of Makayla and Landon and the cake...... yes I made from scratch..... it called Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Supreme with powdered sugar glaze icing..... Thanks to Martha and Betty Crocker (cookbook, remember I MADE IT FROM SCATCH! :) ) for the help!

We LOVE David Archuleta!!!

2008-04-03T10:07:00.000-07:00

Wow, what a voice for a 17 year old! We have, as many of you have, fallen in love with this young man ! We are proud of you David!!!! I guess you could call me an "ARCH-Angel"..... that ARCH is for Archuleta by the way!

HOPPY EASTER!

2008-03-23T14:52:00.000-07:00

What a beautiful day here in South Jordan..... sunny and 55! We decided to get a family picture while we are lookin' fine! :) We feel really blessed to have all that we have. We often take for granted the things we have been given by our Heavenly Father! Although we miss our family and friends we know that we are where we need to be for now! Take a minute to stop and ponder the true meaning of Easter and why it is truly a marvelous time to celebrate and be thankful for all we have been given! You can't help but smile I'm sure! We are grateful for our family and friends and love you all very much!

Pshhhtttt.....

2008-03-15T10:50:00.001-07:00

So Friday marked the day of "Becoming a legal Utard"..... yep I gots the license and all. What a beating..... it all started when Lauren lost her license last weekend.... and being the good driver she is, she didn't want to drive without her DL. We went to the DLD (drivers license department, original eh?) The wait was 5 1/2 hours so we decided to go first thing Friday morning..... got there at 9 and out by 10:30..... I even had to take a test.... 21 out of 25 baby! I'm thinking if all Utards have to take a test then why are they such bad drivers???? I guess maybe they haven't renewed their license in a while! BTW...... the best part..... they let me keep my Texas license..... i almost cried when he told me I could keep it!!!

From Fairies to Leprechauns......

2008-03-15T10:45:00.000-07:00

I am happy to say that WE are the experts at catching fairies and now on our way to catching a Leprechaun. The kids are in the process of building a Leprechaun trap... Can anyone guess what it involves and what color it may be? We will let you know how it goes..... The fairies seem to be a little jealous of the Leprechauns so we may have a war on our hands..... omheck..... what is wrong with me?

Another Parent/Teacher YOOHA....

2008-03-15T10:37:00.000-07:00

I have to say I am really impressed about how on top of things the teachers are here. They have conferences every quarter and they sit down with her each time reports come out to explain grading and if there are any concerns. They have the kids make goals they want to accomplish before the next quarter ends. Landon is close to recieving his Distinguished Dolphin award and that is awesome considering they started late in the school year. Makayla is excelling in Reading and Math. I was a little worried when we got here that they may fall behind but it really seems to be the opposite. They have been put into classes to accommodate their acedemic needs...(that made me sound really smart but it actually came from a teacher!) Makayla has been marked THE social butterfly in her class. Landon has been marked THE kid with the cool hair! lol :)

There is so much to tell......

2008-03-13T10:26:00.000-07:00

I promised to keep up with this better and for some reason time has passed me by. So I will consolidate that last few weeks into this one blog post....hope you can keep up! It will go in order!
We were able to attend our neighbors baptism a few Saturdays ago. It was really special. These are the neighbors that were first to welcome us into the area. I at the time assumed they were members and many times opened mouth and inserted foot about church. Their family started coming back to church the Sunday we were here---- BODY BAR...anyone.... I have been taking a class called Body Bar at the community center. It's quite a workout and yes I am very sore afterwards. It's lots of fun and its 7:30am-8:30am on Saturdays.... so i feel I have started my weekend off right!!---
Lauren was in Texas for a visit recently. She was able to see most of her friends and attend drill team competition in Burleson! While she was gone I went to her parent teacher conference. I was quite impressed considering I could never get her teachers to respond to me at Central. All the teachers at Bingham were available for 2 days in the gym. They all were set up in ABC order and we could go and discuss our kids grades.... grades are good....attendance not so much! She's working on it though!
Here at Daybreak elementary they have something called a "walking report card" for the kindergarteners. I didn't know what to expect but was quite impressed again. I went in and was able to sit with Landon for 1 1/2 hours seeing what he had learned by watching him complete a 7 page packet that included reading/comprehension, math with adding and subtracting and a couple of multplication problems, 2 word problems, and discoving he is apparently reading on a second grade level. I am really impressed with the schools so far... I was a little worried but they say that we are in a good area for schools.
We as a family were able to take a drive up to little cottonwood canyon and check out where the pioneers took the granite from the side of the mountain to build the SLC temple. We saw mountain goats as well..... it was a nice experience. We topped our day off by eating at the infamous Guadalahonkey's a Utah favorite for Mexican food, on a scale from 1-5 I give it a 3!
The kids and I went swimming at the South Jordan Rec center. It's like Keller point with the indoor slides and fountains. We had so much fun, the weird part, it was snowing while we were swimming...
Our Stake conference was interesting.... Alan was asked to give the opening prayer and Elder Pingree of the seventy was there. It was a great conference and was really focused on the youth which was awesome!
It got really warm here like 45 or so, we decided to roast marshmellows and make smores outside with our fire pit. It was so much fun.... the whole courtyard came out and the kids played!
Alan went to Nashville last week for the Coutry Radio Seminar... he was able to see some of his friends in the business and participate on a panel for texting. It was a fast trip and he was back in time for the Rascal Flatts concert which Landon and I attended. It started out with the whole family going then Lauren got a date, Makayla was invited to spend the night with a friend so Landon and I drove to Sandy and hopped on the TRAX to head to SLC. He was so excited to ride the train. The concert was awesome and I saw Jackie from afar... we waived and texted back and forth!!!
We had our enrichment Tuesday night, it was the RS bday party.... we all wore out PJ's and had pizza and ice cream, played "I NEVER", mixed and mingled.... it was fun!
We have been cooking out alot thanks to the weather...
The Buckle opened up in the district...... working details to come!!!
I finally signed Landon up for baseball. I saw signs that said "BINGHAM BASEBALL" sign ups call a certain number..... I talked to the baseball coach at Bingham and he referred me to the right person......long story short, Landon ended up on the same team as Sprencer, our neighbor whose dad was just baptized!!!

WHOOOOO! More to come later!!

I want to ride my bicycle.....

2008-03-13T10:23:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to Landon on riding his bike as soon as we took his training wheels off. He got a bike for Christmas from Santa.... the other day we took his training wheels off and he litally took off.... He is so proud and so are we!

Hellooooo.... it's been a while...

2008-02-27T16:40:00.000-08:00

Please forgive me, for I have NOT blogged. Everytime I think about posting I unthink it just as fast. I miss you all and I am going to attempt to catch you up on the last few weeks, here it goes..... We have been busy with school, school, school, and school. My normal everyday errands take up a little time as well. Alan and I had a date night and went to the big ol' town of Ogden. We went to the comedy club called Wiseguys...the morning show host for the the Eagle owns it and he invited us out to see Joel McHale, The Soup guy..... he was really funny, more so in person.... I guess because it was his own material and not written out and trying to be funny!! I really enjoyed it! We took a little family drive to Thanksgiving point to have some one on one time with the animals.....As you can imagine, the Longhorn really bonded with our family....being from Texas and all! We went to a Monster Truck Rally...... LOUD...... the kids LOVED it. Gymnastics college style was so much fun. It was held at the U and hosted U of U, SUU, and Utah State. We have two new members of our family, Max and Shadow. They are MICE, yes I said MICE. The kids earned money and this is what they deciced on. I will never say, You can buy whatever you want, again!!! You will notice a picture of Landon on the phone... he was talking to AUSTIN! (Just had to throw that in there) The mountains are of course still beautiful with lots of snow on top. Thankfully the snow is melting and the sun is shining. We are bustin' out the flip flops and shorts..... the kids are all over the place riding their bikes. One Saturday night we decided to take a drive to Bountiful to see the Temple at night.... it's beautiful. We were amazed on the drive up all the deer in the residential areas..... a hunters dream. On our way back we stopped at the most amazing frozen custard joint called, and I know this is why it's so good, Nielson's Frozen Yogurt...... YUMMY!

Uhgggggggg.......

2008-02-07T16:34:00.000-08:00

I am just sick to my stomach over this whole Romney/McCain ordeal....... And Suckabee I mean Huckabee is a total loser.... If there is anyone that is actually for McCain can you tell me why? What does he really have to offer? Just explain to me why and where he is getting all this support.....I'M SCARED!

Family Home Evening......

2008-02-06T22:21:00.000-08:00

So tonight we had FHE..... We had the kids write 3 facts about Pres. Hinckley and 3 things about Pres. Monson. Landon was quite impressed that Pres. Monson's favorite animal was a pigeon and he has had them in his back yard since he was a child. Alan asked how they stay around and not fly away... Landon's response, "Maybe he talks "Pigeon" and tells them not to fly away, he is the Prophet you know". Thought that was funny!!

a little diddy....

2008-02-06T22:17:00.000-08:00

The Utard PoPo
Told this barbie from SoJo
Her Texas plates were a NoNo
So now she's a Utard DoDo

they just jealous....

this is just for laughs.... you know that right???

Funny thing happened Friday afternoon........

2008-02-04T17:30:00.000-08:00

I got a random text from a friend asking what I was up to that day...... I responded with a really sarcastic message but funny, listing all these things I was "doing" for the day...... she asked if she could come over and help...... and I said sure you can, why not...... knowing this friends lived 1000's of miles away and thinking she was trying to humor me....... I still believed that even after she asked for my address...... you have to know this person, I really thought it was a joke....... but oh let's see, about 1 hour later there was a knock at the door and I here Makayla say "HI AJ"!!!! Ms. Chanda and AJ came to visit me all they way here in Utah.... ok, so she was here for other reasons but I know she was really here for me! hee hee We has such a good time and AJ enjoyed playing with Makayla and Landon. We were so happy to see them! I went to the movies with Chanda and here friend Candace to see "Over Her Dead Body" then off to the Cheesecake Factory for some.... well.... cheescake! What a fun time I had!!! I love my friends! I am sick to say, I did not take any pictures and have absolutely no proof so I hope Chanda will back me up on this one!! hee hee : ) I do however have pics to prove my visit with the Furniss family...... what an awesome family.... we had such a good visit and a great meal at Carabba's ! Makayla and Jessica picked up right where they left off as if they never really left off. Landon blushed when he saw Lexi! Jackie is just a few minutes up the road from us and visited us for Lauren's dance showcase in January. Victoria and Sean...... how I miss them. It was extra special seeing them all and realized that we have the most AWESOME friends ever!!!

I got your snow right here.....

2008-02-04T17:15:00.000-08:00

Just when we thought the snow was gone, we woke up to 11" on Sunday morning. As we drove our .25 miles to our church building (which starts at 9 am now, whoo hoo) and realized how deep it was we were very happy to have my 4 WD..... oh she is so good to me...... we were a little surprised to see half of the hand full of ppl that made it to church stuck in the parking lot....... wouldn't ya think a 4WD would be a must here? And they say TEXANS don't know snow...... well, maybe not but we sure are prepared! You can acually see some of Lauren's car in the pics but that wasn't the case earlier that morning. The Bishop cancelled the last 2 hours of church and requested that we go home, grab our shovels, and help clear the sidewalks and driveways for those who may have trouble....... the kids were excited to grab their shovels and help out around the area clearing sidewalks and of course playing in it! And Roxy was right in the middle of it!

What a beautiful feeling......

2008-02-03T20:14:00.000-08:00

Alan and I were blessed to attend the viewing of our beloved prophet, Gordon B. Hinckley. No words can describe the peace that was felt. It was truly a spiritual experience. President Hinckley will be missed but his legacy will live in all who loved him.

Tribute to President Hinckley....

2008-01-30T09:07:00.000-08:00

I saw this picture on another friends blog..... thanks Kristy. The tears come and go. President Hinckley will be missed but his legacy and influence will continue to live in all of us who loved him so very much.

Got Bangs?

2008-01-29T10:07:00.000-08:00

I found someone to do my hair... I wanted bangs like Reese Witherspoon..... They are different and fun and still long enough to put back in a clip! Lauren's hair is once again Blonde!

Happy Birthday to Landon!!!

2008-01-29T10:04:00.000-08:00

Landon turned 6 on the 24th! We went to the Mayan to eat and enjoy the show... A few of our neighbors came to help celebrate!

Just a few of my favorite things...... it's so CAbi-licious

2008-01-29T10:02:00.001-08:00

I'M BAAAACCCCKKKK

2008-01-23T18:25:00.000-08:00

Can I just say........ A to tha W-E-S-O-M-E
My Nashville experience was amazing..... you are going to LOVE the spring line. Check it out at www.cabionline.com!

Headed for Nashville.....

2008-01-15T09:35:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow I'm headed for Nashville to begin my CAbi business venture. I am excited especially because it is clothes, really really cute clothes. I can't wait to share my stories with you all. Wuah-ah-ah..... before long, everyone will be Cabilicious! LOL

Best Buddies!

2008-01-03T16:36:00.000-08:00

Austin Dixon is my best friend. We played t-ball and baseball together since we were 3. He lives in Texas still and I miss him alot! When I go to visit my Meme I always get to see him. I can't wait until he can come see me in UTAH. Austin is the bestest friend anyone could have. Go Red Sox!

And we did this and we did that.........

2007-12-30T11:18:00.000-08:00

I was able to see my crazy girls (w on the dl) and spend some time with them. We as usual had fun catching up and sharing stories..... boy do I have some stories. Landon and Austin were able to exchange gifts and I got to see my "boyfriend" Davis... Landon went to Carly's bday party while Coach Jon and Coach John wrapped up the party......literally. Alan flew in the 22nd and brought the cold weather with him...... but the snow was not allowed on the plane unfortunately or forturnately depending on how you look at it! Church brought us smiles being able to see our Texas friends! We got to visit with Brett (aka. Dingo) and family, Jennifer and Jeffery and endulge in some Uncle Julio's..... oh yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about. My brother Branon and his family, Sterling, Hadley, and Hayden came in to spend Christmas with us..... it was nice to see them and visit. Mom and Dad hosted this event....... Alan and I decided to stay in a hotel.... but not just any hotel, the Gaylord Texan. What a beautiful sight especially at Christmas. Mom, Dad, Bran, Sterling, Me, Alan, Landon, Makayla, Hadley, and Hayden all went to the "ICE" exibit. The pictures just don't do it justice AND it was waaaayyyyy cold. Beautiful life size ice sculptures of the Nativity. The kids including Alan and Sterling enjoyed ending the ICE adventure by sliding down the ice slides! We had Christmas Eve lunch at the BIG BUCK BREWERY located next to the Bass Pro Shop where I endulged in a Texas sized Chicken Fried Steak! Our families enjoyed opening presents and stockings that mom wrapped and filled! We had lots of fun even if there wasn't a white Christmas in Texas. While Lauren was visiting her family in Austin and Makayla with her friend Kenzie preparing for the their ski trip to Colorado, Alan, Landon, and I returned to South Jordan where we prepared for our visit from Santa who was "held up by a snow storm the previous night" and was planning to come Christmas night. Landon put the reindeer food out and we got our PJ's on and went fast asleep to awake to presents the next morning. Landon got his bike he wanted along with lots of football stuff and couple Wii games. It was quite weird and a really fast Christmas with just one child......Santa came for Lauren and Makayla but they will have to wait until they return to see just what he left!!!

Decorating Christmas cookies......

2007-12-30T11:09:00.000-08:00

We were able to go and decorate Christmas cookies with Auntie Angela and Belle... it's kind of become a tradition..... we started last year! The kids had a blast and the cookies were mmmmmmm good....... of course we were sampling while decorating!

Lauren visits CHS and friends!

2007-12-30T10:52:00.000-08:00

Lauren was able to have lunch with friends when we returned to Texas for Christmas! She was excited to see everyone!

Lovin' the Recorder......

2007-12-30T10:47:00.000-08:00

Makayla had her Christmas Recorder Concert and played oh so many Christmas Carols. She did really well and really enjoys this unusual instrument! She looked pretty as always in her red sweater and that out-pouring of Christmas Spirit!!!

Landon..... he plays soccer too!!!!????

2007-12-30T10:41:00.000-08:00

Landon had his last soccer game December 15. He played very well that day scoring his first goal with his signature "slide" rebounding and making the winning goal with 6 seconds left...... (or so he thinks!!)

A vistit from Granna......

2007-12-30T10:25:00.000-08:00

Alan's mom came to visit and we were able to show her the beautiful Temple Square. We were able to visit with Jean's cousin Leslie and her family. They live here in SLC.

Tee's little workshop....

2007-12-30T10:19:00.001-08:00

I had fun making my little neighbor gifts for Christmas. The infamous Corny Cozies, Texas snowballs in a cute little Christmas dish, or a glass cowboy boot filled with candies or fresh Holly all the way from Washington state!

December 12th.... Landon's school!

2007-12-30T10:12:00.000-08:00

I was asked by Landon's teacher to come and share some Christmas traditions from TEXAS! It was so much fun and the kids seemed to have really enjoyed my Cowboy Santa hat I wore while reciting the "Twas The Night Before Christmas TEXAS style" His class is rather big. His teacher is great and his classmates are very welcoming. They are really impressed that Landon came all the way from another Country....... TEXAS!!

The Night Before Christmas....... Texas Style

2007-12-12T07:54:00.000-08:00

Found this and wanted to share.........cute site http://www.murphystation.com

MERRY CHRISTMAS YA'LL!!!

T'was the night before Christmas, in Texas, you know. Way out on the prairie, without any snow. Asleep in their cabin, were Buddy and Sue, A dreamin' of Christmas, like me and you.Not stockings, but boots, at the foot of their bed, For this was Texas, what more need be said, When all of a sudden, from out of the still night, There came such a ruckus, it gave me a fright.And I saw 'cross the prairie, like a shot from a gun, A loaded up buckboard, come on at a run, The driver was "Geein" and "Hawin", with a will, The horses (not reindeer) he drove with such skill."Come on there Buck, Poncho, & Prince, to the right, There'll be plenty of travelin' for you all tonight." The driver in Levi's and a shirt that was red, Had a ten-gallon Stetson on top of his head.As he stepped from the buckboard, he was really a sight, With his beard and moustache, so curly and white. As he burst in the cabin, the children awoke, And were so astonished, that neither one spoke.And he filled up their boots with such presents galore, That neither could think of a single thing more. When Buddy recovered the use of his jaws, He asked in a whisper, "Are you really Santa Claus?""Am I the real Santa? Well, what do you think?" And he smiled as he gave a mysterious wink. Then he leaped in his buckboard, and called back in his drawl, "To all the children in Texas, Merry Christmas, You-all"

Another day in the snow........

2007-12-08T22:07:00.000-08:00

The snow began last night...... we built snowmen and igloos until about 10:30 last night. It was amazingly peaceful. Of course when we woke up this morning we found 8 more inches of snow to play in.....

OH MY SANTA......

2007-12-08T22:01:00.001-08:00

Santa and his reindeer have been hanging out at 90th and State in Sandy..... We decided to go and see if the reindeer were really there and guess what we found out?.......

Smittin' for Mitt....

2007-12-08T16:02:00.000-08:00

Anyone watch Mitt Thursday morning? What are your thoughts? I thought he handled it very well.

Did you know.....

2007-12-08T16:00:00.000-08:00

That Summer Andrew, the one we bought our house from, was on Deal or No Deal Wednesday night? Did anyone watch it? She went home with $70,000 plus dollars!

Serously......

2007-12-08T15:50:00.000-08:00

Ok, so "they" came...... let me say....... it's nice to have a clean house..... there were 5 of them......and they were in and out in no time. My blinds are white now that I can see them....... I guess I just assumed that others would spend 8 hours cleaning the empty house like I had done I mean did..... hee hee Hey, I helped!!!! lol I really think the dirt an junk was mostly from the 370 boxes we unpacked and leaving the doors opened for the movers to unload...... but it's hard to rest when your house is not the "CLEAN" you want it to be.

It was nice to enjoy for a little while....... the SNOW came last night and of course the kids are wanting to play out in it constantly but then there is the wet clothes and boots entering the house......... you know.... even though I make them strip down in the garage there still seems to be snow residue that mysteriously soaks my floors...... I am officially tired of the snow.... well for now.....

Daisy Maids......they sweep they mop they dust......

2007-12-07T08:10:00.000-08:00

So today I am having the infamous Daisy Maids coming to clean my casa........They advertise on Alan's station so I thought I would try them..... my floors, baseboards, vents, fans, and windows are stressing me out. I have spent hours trying to get them clean........The carpet cleaners and tile cleaners are coming on Monday and Tuesday. I'll keep you posted...... it's not like I'm like a clean freak or anything but come on...... hee hee lol :)

SOJO Barbie........right!

2007-12-03T19:46:00.000-08:00

This goes out to all my Wolvies..... you know who you are!

Oh my heck....Look what Utah has done.....

2007-12-01T15:30:00.001-08:00

No more sexy toes Mr. QT.....
Help me Londa, help help me Londa!

Fun in the snow.....

2007-12-01T14:48:00.000-08:00

OMGosh.......what is this white stuff?????

2007-12-01T14:26:00.000-08:00

It's amazing how much snow there is. This time last week it was 75. Took the kids sledding at the school...... it's the place to go when it snows..... we had fun!

Utahlicious........

2007-11-30T22:18:00.000-08:00

Whole bunch of fun......

2007-11-30T22:14:00.000-08:00

A few pictures of our Utah adventure......

2007-11-30T21:54:00.000-08:00

November 30... SNOW anyone???

2007-11-30T20:31:00.000-08:00

So it's November 30th and yes we have been in Utah for oh let's see a month and a third now and I still have not posted my days in Utah journal..... I promise to do so soon but for now....... it's snowing......... and it's cold...... 2 things that really don't mix with a born and raised TEXAN but I do have to admit it's beautiful and the kids are loving it!!!

You're good to go!!!

2007-11-03T13:07:00.001-07:00

Tee... You are all set up. You can do your basic posts here and spend time later customizing your site. I'm available for phone consultations, for a small fee. ;) We can't wait to see all of your exciting adventures! Rebecca