BON VOYAGE

Well, my blog will be on pause for the next week or two because I am going to be sitting on the beach in Hawaii doing absolutely NOTHING!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am. AND, of course, freaking out that I actually get to be with my husband for the next 11 days by OURSELVES!! We have never been together this long without kids, except before we had kids. This is going to be a whole new experience for us. You know, I have really learned the value of hard work and it has paid off. I worked my little tooshie off last year so I could earn this trip for us. And, now I get to enjoy the rewards of my labor. And, of course, thanks to JP's parents we can spend some time with them on Oahu while they are serving their mission. I can't forget all of you who have supported me in my business. Without you I wouldn't be where I am today, so thank you. AND, ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHA!!!!!!!!!!!!

I HAVE BEEN TAGGED.............TWICE

The first tag is from my sister Liz, who tagged me quite a while ago so here it is...

1. Pick up the book nearest you (at least 123 pages long)
2. Go to page 123
3. Find the fifth sentence on the page
4. Type the next 3 sentences
5. Tag 5 other people

I am currently reading and cannot put down THE SUCCESS PRINCIPLES by Jack Canfield, you know, the Chicken Soup for the Soul guy.....here is an excerpt from pg. 123

"Taking a leap can transform your life. Authority is 20% given and 80% taken......so take it!!

I am cheating and putting another favorite quote in his book......it is so true!!!

"If you were a stay-at-home mom whose ENTIRE lifestyle AND finances would change if you earned an extra $1000 a month through participating in a network marketing company, wouldn't you pursue every possible opportunity until you acheived that goal?"

It worked for me and still is....must read this book. It's for everyone!!!!

The second tag is from my sister-in-law, Lisa.......

1. What time did you get up this morning? no comment
2. Diamond or pearls? Diamonds
3. What was the last film you saw? Hannah Montana Movie
4. Who always supports you? Husband........no matter what
5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Diet Coke and Muffin
6. What is your first and middle name? Amy Michele
7. What food do you dislike? really spicy food
8. What is your favorite CD? right now, Michael Buble
9. What type of car do you drive? Mini Van....but I pretend it's a BMW
10. Favorite sandwich? anything with avocado
11. What characteristics do you despise? phony/fake
12. Favorite item of clothing? pajamas
13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Bora Bora or Spain/Germany
14. What color is your bathroom? Burgundy/Black
15. Favorite place to shop for clothing? Old Navy, NY & Co, H&M, Gap
16. Where will I retire? Any Beach, hopefully Hawaii or Newport
17. What was your most memorable birthday? 30, I was on my death bed, pregnant with twins.
18. Favorite sport to watch? FOOTBALL (GO UTES)
19. When is your birthday? May 30
20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night into the morning person, right now it's 2am
21. What is your shoe size? 7 1/2
22. Pets? One new puppy, Jack Jack
23. What did you want to be when you were little? A rockstar or famous movie star, have you heard of the Germany 5???
24. What are you today? mom, wife, daughter, superstar in my own world
25. What is your favorite candy? Anything chocolate
26. What is your favorite flower? yellow roses
27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Feb 29th HAWAII!! and April 29th, Mackenzie performs at Disneyland
28. What are you listening to right now? Michael Buble
29. Do you wish on stars? YES
30. Do you believe in Angels? YES
31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Depending on my mood, mellow yellow or evil black.....ha ha!!
32. Pet peeves? People who can't spell......
33. Favorite Television show? CSI, Amazing Race, ER, The Hills, anything reality!!
34. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Hubby, I called him after a jewelry party.
35. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, wish we saw each other more.
36. Favorite soft drink? DIET COKE!!!!!
37. Favorite restaurant? Olive Garden, Cheesecake Factory, Mandarin, pretty much anything.
38. Hair Color? Blond
39. Siblings? 4 sisters, 2 brothers
40. What do you like most about yourself? Curly Hair, and I'm super funny!!!
41. What was your favorite toy as a child? I collected Unicorns, don't ask.
42. Summer or winter? Summer, get me out of this snow!! Did I mention Hawaii!!!
43. Hugs or kisses? both
44. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate all the way.
45. What is under your bed? Don't wanna know....
46. Who is the friend you've had longest? Out of my blogger friends, Kimberly
47. What did you do last night for dinner? Spaghetti
48. Favorite smell? Eucalyptus/Menthol....don't ask!!
49. What are you afraid of? Losing everything
50. How many keys on your key ring? according to JP, too many
51. Favorite day of the week? any day I get to hang out with kids and party.
52. How many towns have you lived in? Temple City (CA) Arcadia (CA) Bakersfield (CA) Pleasanton (CA) Laie (HI) Cadiz (Spain) Malaga (Spain) Jaen (Spain) El Puerto (Spain) Salt Lake, Clearfield, Syracuse.......

I Tag..........Kimberly, Lori B, Cara, Robin, Laura

AFTER A HARD DAY'S WORK

Well, I finally got off my butt and reclaimed my master bedroom and bathroom. It literally took me ALL day. The kids were starting to wonder about me because I was working in my room for so long. I wouldn't even come out for dinner. But, I not only folded all the laundry, I actually put it away in the kids drawers and closets. It's amazing what things you find in the process. I can actually see my carpet and how spacious my bedroom is. AND, I have a bed. I even worked a little on my own closet. Now the kids can get dressed in their own rooms and not have to come to my room to find their clothes in the various laundry baskets that covered my floor. And I moved all the hair bands and brushes to their bathroom, not mine. I can't believe I let it go on like this for that long. I won't even admit how long it's been. If you know me well, you know I am always organized and have things put away. But, for some reason, I really let the laundry take control of my life. Hopefully now I can keep on top of it and keep my bedroom MINE (and JP's).

Jacob at basketball

This is Jake's first year of Junior Jazz. It's so fun to watch him steal the ball, wait under the basket with his hands up and run up and down the court. He's always asking if it's Wednesday because that's when his games are. We've had a lot of fun going to his games as a family.

IS THIS YOUR LIFE???

I am ALWAYS overwhelmed with laundry. I hate it, I can't control it, I can't get ahead of it. It has taken over my room AND my bed. This picture was taken a while ago, but my room still looks like this. I have buckets of it sitting around my bed. Please tell me that I am not the only one facing this dilemma. I don't think it is a time issue, I think I am just too tired to face it all. I'd have to do 2 loads a day to keep up. I just can't bring myself to stay consistent. So, this is my consequence I have to live with. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Actually I'll take volunteers to come over and save me. I've got to get it put away before I leave for Hawaii in 2 weeks.....ahhhhh!!!! I will not be doing laundry in Hawaii!!!

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Are you a Morning person or a Night Person????

***You Are a Night Person***


For you, there's nothing worse than having to get up and moving early.
In fact, you probably don't hit your peak until well after the sun has set.
So if your struggling to make it on a normal schedule, realize it's not your fault.
You just weren't meant to do anything during the day!


Are You a Morning Person or Night Person?
http://www.blogthings.com/areyouamorningpersonornightpersonquiz/

Missed 2007?

So, not much has been going on this week. The kids are off track right now, 2 weeks down, 2 more to go. We haven't been able to do much because it won't stop snowing. Have I mentioned we leave for Hawaii in 3 weeks? AHHH!!!!! So, in the interest of posting something to my new blog that is supposed to be so exciting and new everyday, I thought I would give you a little review of our 2007 highlights. How does that sound? No complaining!! It could be worse and I could not post at all. Every year, no matter the circumstances, we try to take a family trip down to Newport Beach. Of course, the trip always includes a stop at every IN-N-OUT burger we pass, time at the beach and of course several days at Disneyland. We actually have been on the longest hiatus ever from going to Disneyland. We are going on 2.5 years now. But not to worry, we are headed back in April when Mackenzie will get the opportunity to perform with her choir group. FINALLY!! We are so excited. These pictures were from November 2007 when we went down for the weekend for little Abigail's blessing. So worth the trip!!! I would do anything to go to the beach. Thanks Abigail for living near one!!

Kayley and Kelsey's favorite primary songs

I'm finally here!!

I can't believe it!!! I have finally given in to the addicting world of blogging. I have always enjoyed reading other's blogs and seeing pictures from friends and family all over. But, after starting a blog for my business, I realized I needed to start one for my family too. Duh!! I have actually found friends and been able to keep up with their lives through blogging. What a great way to keep in touch AND journal all at the same time. I think the last time I wrote in a journal was after the twins were born. So, this will be good for me. I hope you enjoy it. And, please bear with me as I try to figure out how this whole thing works.