SPRING BREAK IN PORTLAND

I'm off to Portland for six days to see Makinley, Sarah and Dave. I am anxious to see the area where they live and spend some time with them. Emily and the kids are going also and Heath is joining us on Thursday. It should be alot of fun. Hopefully I will have some fun photos to blog when I get back. Happy Spring Break to all!!

My Three Guys In Their Brand New Ties!

Mike's Owie

After shopping at Ferrell' s for Justin and then having lunch we had to stop in at Cal Ranch. This was a shopping day for the boys. They got a new canopy for racing, new cleaning stuff, new torch, and all sorts of junk. Kind of how they feel when I go to a craft boutique. Well after we got home Mike was trying to cut some card board and OOOOPPPPSSSS. He cut his right thumb. We went to Community Care and Dr. Thompson put three fine looking stitches in his thumb. Of course Mike would not lie down so he could watch all of the action. If it wouldn't of been his right thumb he would of stitched it himself. He was a trouper and they even gave him a sucker afterwards. He was alright and we still went to Jaker's with Wayne and Beth for Beth's birthday dinner. It turned out to be a fun night with them and Mike is now laying down taking it easy. (i wonder if he will use it as an excuse to stay home from church tomorrow) Hum we'll see. ( Hey Hector, Dad Just wanted to go to the emergency room like you, but his all came out OK. Ha Ha He He!!!)

A Wardrobe Fit for The Ukraine!

Today was a mile stone in Justin's life. He actually had to go shopping for clothing. Mike, Chad and I escorted the future Elder to downtown Idaho Falls. We entered Ferrell's with nothing but a list and came out with a wardrobe fit for Elder Merrill. After browsing a bit we got right down to the basics of it all. 15 white shirts (wrinkle free of course) 2 new suits with padded knees and double fabric in the butt (one black pin stripe and one olive) 2 pairs of shoes (one black,one brown) 2 new belts, handkerchiefs, 12 pairs of socks, and 6 new ties. Justin and Chad picked out all of the ties. There was one I questioned. It is pink and blue. We'll see if this one flies by the mission president. Hopefully he will trade it in the MTC. They both loved it though.
Chad and Mike could not let the opportunity go by to look at great looking suits and ties. Chad ordered a Brown pin stripe suit and threw in a tie. Mike got out with pants and some ties. (just between us girls I was utterly disgusted at how much fun they were having and there was not ONE thing I wanted to look at in the ladies dept) Good thing because when it was all said and done the cash register was cha-chinging. Justin had a headache by now and needed lunch. We loaded up most of the treasures and will return for the remaining after alterations. All three of these boys in my life make me Laugh Out Loud!!

Blossom into More

It was a record week for me. I actually exercised three times this week. It always feels good after I'm done, but not during the actual bending and twisting of fat that does not go where it should. I noticed this saying on the wall, and thought I would pass it on because I really liked it.
"You are built not to shrink down to less, but to BLOSSOM into more" - Oprah

HAPPY SPRING EVERYONE!!

Thursday felt so good outside. It wasn't really too warm but the sun was shining and I thought I would take the chance of putting on my new Spring outfit. When I put my sandals on and looked at my feet I knew they had been in Winter shoes way too long. My friend, Yvonne gave me a gift certificate for Christmas to The Essence of You day spa so I gave them a call and got in for my first Spring Pedicure. What a disgusting job. But I'm sure glad somebody will do it for me. It felt great to soak my feet and I LOVE my new Red Toe Nail Polish. Happy Spring Everyone!

Where has the Lurker Been??

I haven't had much time to catch up on every one's blogs until late Tuesday night. As always it was so delightful to read all of your news and see all of the cutest grandchildren in the world. After seeing Ashley off on Sunday and going to church I did what all crafters getting ready for Mini Bazaar and the busiest week of the Spring do. I got in bed and finished my Anita Stansfield book. It was so good and I had to finish it. On Monday morning I was feeling quite over whelmed. I had huge boxes in the garage to unpack, vinyl to be covered, and candles to haul. So I got in the hottest bath, drank a diet coke and watched my soap opera. Then I decided I would need a substantial lunch and a 44 ounce Diet Coke so I went to Subway. I knew by now I was never going to make the deadline of getting all my stuff in the door of the Mini Bazaar by 8:00 on Tuesday night. But like always I shifted into gear and got r done. (as Justin's little buddies always said)

These are pictures before adding all of the New Spring and Easter gifts to my booth. The bottom booth is for mine and Emily's vinyl. It is a new booth and a little dark and crowded but I like my new neighbors on both sides. The one lady is the lady that designs for Adams and Co. She loves it when she sees that I have their products that she designs because she gets a royalty. Oh, to be so talented. (is that coveting? of course, i do it well) The other lady paints her own stuff and she has fun Easter bowls and signs. They will make our booth look great Em!

Well on Tuesday I got up with little to no energy but I got that darn Danali loaded to the hilt and headed on over to Mini Bazaar. I should think I should be a tiny, skinny, little thing from hauling stuff up and down those stairs. But I'm not cause my pockets are filled with chocolate Easter Eggs and I have my pop in the car. I got that car load unloaded and went home for the 2nd car load. It was not quite as much,which was a relief At this time it was around 5:00 so I let dad and the boys know they were on there own for dinner. I headed back and got everything unloaded and in its place by the magical hour of 8:00 that night.

After re-arranging things at least three or four times, I felt like it looked good enough. It was fun putting the different colors together. I only broke one item while setting up and it was just a $5.00 item. I did ok in that area this time. Well on my way home I knew I had to be starving so I stopped for one of my favorites.Nacohs from PuertoVaherta whatever,(you know my favorite Mexican rest.) I got home and dad had just started a movie, so I ate my Nachos and actually laid on the couch and watched the whole movie. Yes, today is Wednesday and it is a new day. I worked all day at Mike's Pharmacy. I thought I was doing great on time when I realized my clock in the back had not been turned forward. So at 4:15 (i thought it was 3:15) I still had to be to the accountants, and the bank, and the post office and back to Mini Bazaar before 5:00. Needless to say, I sent a helper to the acct., had to put all deposits in the overnight depository and my payments will not be post marked until tomorrow. But I did make it to Mini Bazaar to put in my final items and look around for awhile. I already spent $250.oo and I haven't earned a dime yet. That's what I love about my JOB. I always spend before I earn at that darn place. Oh well, now lets just hope for the best and hope I don't have to haul it all back down those stairs and back to the garage.

NO LONGER JUST A LURKER

I am no longer just a blog lurker. With the help of my three girls, Emily, Sarah, and Ashley, I officially have my own blog spot. I may not last long as a blogger because I actually loved lurking. I will be adding more to my blog as I figure things out. Now in the mean time I would love to welcome all of you other lurkers to my world.