A little disturbing to say the least...

This video is kinda funny at first of the kid screaming on the ride but then it takes a serious turn when the kid gets loose and looks like he is about to fall out of the ride. The disturbing part of the video is the lady next to him which I assume to be the mother. She is cackling like a hyena the whole time and doesn't seemed concerned when the kid is screaming that he is stuck and that it hurts. I don't know you be the judge.

Happy St. Patty's Day!

cute myspace layout

Catchy song & video from Avril

Check out this video from Avril Lavigne. Not sure what it is but I'm kinda digging it.

My Grandma: Isn't She Lovely!

My Grandma turned 80 on February 14th. Isn't she a beautiful, young looking 80 year old?!

Oscars tonight- Yipee!!

Yep, it's Hollywood's big night and I'm all caught up in it. I've been watching the E! coverage of the Red Carpet and it all so exciting. So, I think the best dressed are Penelope Cruz, Cate Blanchett, Cameron Diaz. Kate Winslet and Leo Dicaprio. So far the worst dressed are Kristen Dunst, Rachel Weiz and Anne Hathaway.

Well, enjoy the show because I know I sure will...Happy Oscar watching.

Our very own Christopher Columbus

My nephew had a program at school where they dressed up as famous American's to have Tea at the White House. My nephew picked Christopher Columbus. He had to dress up as him and learn about his life and why he was significant to America. Here is my nephew all dressed up....what a cutie if I do say so myself!

Busy, Busy, Busy....

Well, it has been a busy few weeks since I've last posted to all my dear family and friends. Here's what's been going on....

I'm not doing so well with the braces. If I hadn't had the 4 teeth pulled I would be taking the pliers and pulling them off! I never anticipated the pain involved AND nobody bothered to mention it to me. I would have seriously thought twice if someone had said how awful I would be feeling. If you'd like to send some sympathy cards you may want to direct them to the LOML. He is the one that has to put up with me having the braces for the next 24 months!

We had Grandma Lucy's 80th surprise party. It ended up being a bit larger than we originally thought because so many people love my Grandma and how could they not after all she is one great lady! She was completely surprised and thrilled that we took the time to celebrate her life. I'll be dowloading pictures tonight and will log back on to share some of the fun.

I mentioned that the LOML and I are working at Joann's part-time. We are both finding the retail business to be physically harder on us (we've done retail before but you tend to forget these things after 10 or so years). We feel like we work harder there than at our full-time jobs. I know the LOML doesn't like the job but he said the gauntlet has been thrown from my previous post where I mentioned I didn't know how long he would last Now, just to clarify I never threw down a gauntlet. I truly didn't think he'd be happy working in Home Decorating especially since he works with a gal that smells like fish (she eats the same thing for lunch every day fish and white jello - pew wee!).

My last thought for the morning are in the entertainment world. Fascinating stuff going on with Anna Nicole's death and Britney shaving her head going from rehab center to rehab center. Just goes to show you money can't buy you happiness.

Officially a Metal Head...

Yep, just as the title to my blog states I just got braces put on today. My next step is to have four teeth pulled because supposedly I have too many teeth for my small mouth and I am NOT looking forward to having that done! Here's a photo of me with my braces. I'm not smiling because I'm happy to have them on it's just there's no way to see them w/out the smile. The only bright spot in all this is it will force me to drop some poundage- yay!

I Will Survive!

I stumbled across this blog and thought this would be fun to do...

1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question.

Q: What does next year have in store for you?
"Escape – The Pina Colada song", by Various artist on a 70’s album

Exactly what I need this year!

Q: What does your love life look like next year?
"Kisses don’t Lie", by Rhianna

So true. Hoping it should be a good year w/the LOML!

Q: What do you say when life gets hard?
"You had me at Hello", by Kenney Chesney

hmm...the hard part of life had me at hello?!

Q: Song that reminds you of good times?
"When You Kiss Me", by Shania Twain

Yes, definitely good times.

Q: What do you think when you get up in the morning?
"Holiday", by Green Day

I'm always wishing I were on "Holiday"!

Q: What song will you dance to at your wedding?
"Black Magic Woman", by Various Artist from 70’s CD

I suppose this is the wrong approach to wedded bliss.

Q: Song that reminds you of your first kiss?
"The One That Got Away", by Pink

Certainly don't agree with that one!

Q: Your favourite saying?
"Pump It”, by Black Eyed Peas

Not really a favorite saying but it's a good energizing song.

Q: Favourite place?
"Clarity”, by John Mayer

Hmmm, maybe I need be in a place of clarity?! Does my IPod know something I don't?

Q: Most Missed Memory?
"If You Leave me Now", by Various Artist from 70’s CD

Yeah, missing my daddy!

Q: What song describes your best friend?
"She Will Be Loved”, by Maroon 5

My good friend thinks she won't be loved but I know it will happen for her!

Q: What song describes your ex?
"Let Go", by ? Garden State Soundtrack

Perfect if I had an ex longing for me- ha!

Q: Where would you go on a first date?
"That Don’t Impress Me Much”, by Shania Twain

Well, wherever it is obviously I wasn’t impressed?!

Q: Drug of choice?
"Give Me Some Novacaine", by Green Day

This couldn’t be more true with the new braces being put on and 4 teeth needing to be pulled- my IPod is channeling my thoughts on this one!

Q: What song describes yourself?
”All That I Got” by Fergie

I do feel pretty blessed so maybe it is channeling my feelings!

Q: What is the thing you like doing most?
"Let’s Do It (let’s fall in love)”, by Alanis Morissette

Yep, being in love is fun!

Q: The song that best describes the president?
"Running” by No Doubt

I was so hoping for “American Idiot” to shuffle next!

Q: Where will you be in 10 years?
"Lonely No More”, by Rob Thomas

I so hope that's true!

Q: Your love life right now?
"One Step Closer” by U2

To marriage? We'll see!

Q: What is your state of mind like at the moment?
"My Humps", by Black Eyed Peas

Well, it is getting close to bed time- hee, hee! (or my IPod is telling me to hit the gym tomorrow and put it to use!)

Q: How will you die?
"Vertigo”, by U2

Guess however it is I'll be dizzy and out of balance. Oh my!

Q: The song you'll put as the subject?”
I will Survive”, by Enrique Iglesias

Well, there you go!

So psyched up for Amazing Race All-Stars!!!!

There has never been a team like Rob and Amber on the Amazing Race. I love them together on this show when they competed on Season 7. I wanted them to win so bad but alas they came in runner-up. Rob brought new dynamics to the game. He is a very intelligent guy and I can't wait to see what he comes up with this next season. Check out the link to the Amazing Race site. A couple of great teams are going to be competing that I can hardly stand the wait!

People like this really exist...

I was an American Idol fan the first season but after that it pretty much lost my interest. However while surfing YouTube I found this lovely gem of a performance. If you can make it thru his performance (scroll ahead if you need to!) it gets funny at the end with this guy being interviewd by Ryan Seascrest. I do have to say this dude has the craziest looking eyes I've ever seen! Check it out...

Who could believe snow in Phx!

Yep, I know it's hard to believe snow in Phx but it happened today. Everyone was quite a buzz about it. Joe and I even had our fire place burning here's a picture of our lovely fire.

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Joe and I have been busy working our day jobs and now we both work at Jo-Ann's part-time. I'm working in Crafts (boy, am I right at home) and Joe will be working in Home Decorating (not sure it's his calling...will let you know how it goes).

I am now in the process of planning Grandma Lucy's 80th Birthday Surprise Party with my aunt and cousins. She didn't want a big party so we are keeping it small with very close family and friends. After all living to 80 deserves to be celebrated!

Love actually...

I just love these two clips from the movie Love Actually check them out.



Who could resist the dashing & charming Hugh Grant dancing it up?!

Happy New Year to all my family & friends!

Sexy & Romantic glitter graphics from www.sexiluv.com

Merry Christmas

It's been a while since I've posted on my blog. I even missed the last two 12 of 12 (inspired by Chad Darnell). All I can say is there is always January to start fresh. We've been busy with holiday festivities since returning from Iowa. Here we are celebrating an early Christmas with the Stehower's (my mom's family). This photo was taken by my 4 year old niece Sophia. A budding photographer in the making! Joe and I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Thanksgiving in West Des Moines

Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone! The LOML and I were in Omaha and West Des Moines celebrating the holiday with his family. Here we are at the Festival of Trees in downtown Des Moines.

Thanksgiving day at the LOML sister's house in West Des Moines.

Me and my Babe....

Here's a photo of me and the LOML in front of the LOVE sculpture.

Halloween fun 2006...

For Halloween this year my family got together at my brother Daniel's house to take the kids trick or treating. Here are the photos from our fun evening...

The LOML in charge of passing out the candy...two for you, two for me!

My sister-in-law Linda, mom, Sophia and Brycen.

Kaylie (Cord and Courtney's daughter)- How cute is she?!

The neighborhood pumpkin that chased everyone and freaked the heck outta my cousin Jodi! Hee, Hee.

Brycen (Ninja Turtle), Shane (Ninja), Cody (Ninja), and Sophia (Snow White)

Yep, that's me...I borrowed Brycen's Ninja mask!

Yea! I won Beth Kendrick books...

I was thrilled to find out that I had the winning bid on EBay for three autographed books by Beth Kendrick where the proceeds went to charity (click on the title for more information). Not only did Beth send me the three autographed books but she also sent her young adult series where she writes under the name Beth Killian.

Here's a photo of what she sent....
I need to get moving on reading her books because she's got another book that is being released November 7th. Lucky for me I get the opportunity to meet Beth at her book release party for Nearlyweds this coming weekend!

A few of my favorite Scrapbook pages