Abide With Me

2011-09-27T22:33:00.001-07:00

Indiana side of the river...we couldn't believe how high the water was from the flooding. The kids looked for gold in a stack of rocks, found some fossils. Lily found some more rocks to collect of course. And then....we had ice cream at this cutest little place!

Fun days with the Cochrans!

2011-09-27T22:13:00.000-07:00

These days have been pretty chilly for Spring Break!! Mark is hanging in Az doing some work, and last I heard loving it!!

Spring Break!

2011-09-27T22:08:00.000-07:00

Some of the girls' projects. They both learned how to use the sewing machine. So proud of them! Lily is a tincey bit more patient than my Klaira:)

Lily's perspective of the flowers!

2011-09-25T00:06:00.001-07:00

I asked Lily to go and take some pictures of the pretty flowers...this is what she came back with.

I can see clearly now the rain is Gone!!

2011-09-24T23:50:00.000-07:00

It's actually a good thing to go back and update my blog, so fun to look at pictures. It seems like I never print them off because of digital and all that jazz...here are some fun pics in April in Kentucky!.. Finally a warm enough, dry enough day to go outside and lay on the wet grass!! The trees were so beautiful this time of year. I can't believe how many phases they go through, and the different blossoms and berries. So cool.

First signs of Spring!!

2011-03-21T19:05:00.001-07:00

Spring so very special to me now. I don't think it was before at all. I mean I would have fresh planted plants next to my Christmas decorations on my front porch that I just bought from Home Depot! But here it has been full of suprises! Like these daffodils, I have them by my front porch, and we were so excited when we first saw the green poke through the soggy wet ground! I was talking the other day to my mom on the phone, and I just go Oh my Gosh!! and she was like what what? and I told her about all of the daffodils on the side of the freeway out of nowhere. You can really appreciate life when all you have been seeing is brown all winter. I can see how you could be hopeless, and then all of a sudden just like the little herbs that I planted, you see a tiny little green bud coming out of the ground, and it is the most beautiful thing ever. WE GOT HERE during the summer last year, it was plenty green but we did not appreciate every single bud like we do now. I feel like this is how we were with the gospel, and members, and friends and family. We knew it was all beautiful, we were able just to enjoy them right from Home Depot, but we forgot about all the hard work and endurance that went into these special people in our lives! My has my perspective changed on so many things!! I am so thankful for this amazing huge lesson that my heavanly father has taught me, and I so appreciate all of the beauty he has put on the earth, to keep us hopeful, faithful, and grateful for each new leaf!

Fun with Friends!!

2011-03-20T15:09:00.000-07:00

These are some Seriously awesome friends from Kentucky!! These girls can play for days and days! Dorothy is seriously amazing and is always doing ten million things for other people! Ilove that girl!

Happy St Patty's!

2011-03-20T15:06:00.001-07:00

Made these shirts for the girls!!

Literacy Day at School!

2011-03-20T15:01:00.000-07:00

I hung out at school with these cute chicks. Klaira was pippy Longstocking, and Lily was Rebecca, her American girl doll. Funny story. This cute boy in the pic just loved Klaira! He kept asking me how come we were so pretty! I was laughing so hard, and at lunch I asked Klaira if she knew that boy liked her, and she said yeah, he gets pretty annoying! She is hilarious that girl! Fun day at school we had! It's so fun to see the kids interact with all the other kids at school!

Playing Dress up!

2011-03-20T14:55:00.000-07:00

Klaira did Lily's hair and makeup, isn't she gorgeous!! Klaira is becoming a pro at hair!

Flew out to see friends in DC, and to see this cute friend Adam! He is a different character everytime I see him! He always asks me if his breath smells good.

Soo....still dealing with this lovely foot of mine! I will never say I have cankles again!

Chicago!!

2011-03-20T14:44:00.000-07:00

Family pics from the baptism

2011-03-20T14:34:00.000-07:00

Lily's 8!!

2011-03-20T14:06:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my baby is 8!! This girl is full of life! She is such a kind, and Christlike person. Her class all made her individual birthday cards from school, and it made me cry to hear all the nice things they had to say about her! At 8 she loves the violin, she loves to get up early, basketball, being outside, she doesn't like chocolate, she loves california rolls. What a special day, and I am so happy to spend it with my family!! Kaylee my niece and my mom spoke at the baptism, and then all the grandkids sang, I love to look for rainbows! Tyler played the piano, and Grandma Eloise led the music!! I love this girls testimony, and her simple way of choosing the right!

More of trip!

2011-03-20T13:39:00.000-07:00

So all week up to Thursday we were in Mesa...Aunt Coco, was amazing, the girls had so much fun!! Lily tried to stay on her Kentucky schedule as much as possible. I hadn't got home from work yet, and Lily asks Colette.."What time is it and Colette says 8 Why? And Lily goes Oh no that's Ten in Kentucky time, I better go to bed, so I didn't even get to see that chick that day. Funny girlo! They had another full day with the Wright's, they got to see Kaitlyn and Kelsie from our old ward. We had two Family dinners in Mesa, we had Mexican food galore!! So we packed up and headed to Pinedale! We pull up and the lights are all dark, and there are no cars! What? We walk in To SUPRISE!! The kids were so cute! They had made birthdy posters for the girls! Lots of catching up, we went to see Rango, I got to Shop at Blossom, Dinnner with everyone, Games, Games!! Presents, a Homemade cake from Aunt Amy Jo!! Jeesh Louish we had so much fun! It was so good to be home!

2011-03-20T13:35:00.002-07:00

We stayed at Colette's, ughh why didn't I take more pics! I only ended up with this lovely one! They loved dressing up! Aunt Amy Hat took the girls to see GNOMEO AND Juliet! Had a blast, they were the only ones in the theater. Park, swings, and just hanging out....Total Blast!! Oh and this cute baby has come into the picture since we've been gone, That's cute LUcy!!

Our trip to Az, Lily's Birthday!

2011-03-20T12:42:00.000-07:00

So first of all it was amazining that we all got on the flight! All four of us got to fly standby, Yay for my southwest clients! We got picked up at the airport by these cute chicks! I have amazing friends! Debbie seriously out did herself!! She showed up with crepes! Ya, I miss that girl tonz! So we went and picked up Ellie and Camryn from school for lunch, and suprised them!! Yahoo! I love suprises, so sweet to see these girls hug and be so excited! Next choice was Panda, yep it's not in kentucky, and it's what the chicks wanted!

Sweet Valentines day!

2011-02-20T08:01:00.000-08:00

Since Lily still has been waking up at like 4 ish in the morning, she woke me up first, I think about 5 ish, she had on teeth whiteners and couldn't talk so she writes me a note....what should I do now? So we start cutting out hearts together, we glitter, glue, and tape hearts everywhere. Bathroom, kitchen, and truck. Lily makes the girls lunch and writes Klaira a sweet note. I love this girl. I think after all those years of having a crazy schedule, she likes to have her special time to do things at her pace instead of a crazy lady! Had a lovely day!

love the month of february!

2011-02-20T07:45:00.000-08:00

My talks I think went well! Its amazing how much you get out of it if you are the one giving it. Love who you are. If rejection is your biggest fear, this makes things so hard. I am so thankful for my Mark. He really knows and understands how to help me get through rejection and still feel good about me.

On My Mind!

2011-01-26T16:17:00.001-08:00

I have two talks coming up... Love Who YOU ARE

AND.....
We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

Wish me Luck!

Arrtsy farrtsy!

2011-01-26T15:49:00.001-08:00

Lily insisted on having the alarm clock in her room, and waking up at 5:30, Which we don't even leave for school until 8:30. So she beat the alarm clock by ten minutos, and was ready to go by 6:15, Jacket and all. That girl is hilarious these days. Figured out it snowed a bit, and we decided to check, and sure enough, NO SCHOOL! Ha! Lily was pretty upset. So instead of sledding, since it was freezing today, we decided to go to 4th Street Live. Totally fun, our first time there. And what is a snowy cold day without an art museum? We painted like three pictures each, and pretended to look at all the other art:). Absolutely fun day with the fam!

Snow Day....Again!

2011-01-13T21:23:00.000-08:00

By the time we got all of the gear we were so hot...ummm, not for long, I think it was about 20 degrees out! The hills were packed, and there were no injuries. Came home and made Chicken noodle soup with Klaira. She is becoming a pro at making noodles. And her little sis Loves them!

Our homemade Christmas gifts!!

2011-01-13T21:20:00.001-08:00

Pin Cushion for ME!!

Glasses case for LIlY!!

Guitar pic holder for Mark!!

I told Klaira we didn't have money to go and buy gifts this year, and this is what she came up with, she continues to amaze me!!

Basketball!!

2011-01-13T21:15:00.000-08:00

The girls started playing basketball, and I'm not sure who is more excited, Mark, Or the girls. FIRST game Klaira gets the rebound, and then makes a basket. Lily makes two points. One was right after her other teammate. They are seriously loving it. It's our new favorite hobby. Oh and since it's at a baptist Church, you get to hear stories of how Jesus had a team too, called the Apostles. We pray alot at their games, so don't feel like you have to!

Klaira The Artist...

2011-01-13T21:02:00.000-08:00

So I'm opening up the mail, and it says that Klaira won an award for a painting, and there is an awards ceremony, RSVP. So we did, and we didn't really think that it was that big of a deal. We show up just in time, in this gorgeous building, to watch Klaira receive her award for 3rd place out of 2,000 students. Her art was the only one that got entered from her school. I am soo proud of this girl. This was such a huge fun night!

2011-01-13T11:33:00.000-08:00

I really hope that I can look back on this entry, and see that I was being strengthened, not weakened. I really have finally learned that Everyone is going through something. That was a huge realization. What I really am ready to know is how do you know if you are even halfway there to learning something from your trial. Without you seeing me cry, mine is that I want another baby. I really do. My girls do. Mark do's too! I really feel like the time frame for this trial should be over. Its been long and hard, and really, really hard. I feel like I have given a good fight and I want a different one,straight out of the bag. I have to figure out what mile marker I'm on because, I haven't seen a finish line in a while. Uhh, plus my eyes are going to be swollen shut tomorrow. Ps. Give your Infertility friend a huge hug for me!

Our First Kentucky Christmas!!

2010-12-27T20:15:00.001-08:00

Christmas Eve...

Went to the West's, I'm sad that I didn't take my camera. Their home is gorgeous, built in 1920, huge, on acreage. Lots of different family and friends came that night, probably about sixty. We had appetizers, sang Christmas carols, acted out the Nativity. I told my friend, that this was the kind of thing that you only saw in the movies. I'm sad that I didn't get pictures, because then you would of understood. We dressed up, and really spent time thinking about our Savior. I loved it. As we were driving home it was snowing, the real quiet snow. Christmas morning, my girls didn't wake up until 9. It really was the best Christmas ever! We stayed home ALL Day. Lily got a violin, and Mark sat there and worked with her for probably two hours. She is sooo excited about it. My mom got made the girls gorgeous American girl outfits. Klaira made me the sweetest pincushion. She made Lily an awesome glasses case, and Klaira made Mark a Guitar pik holder. We didn't have alot of extra money to have the girls shop, so they took up embroidery. They had a blast making things for everyone. I really got homesick this week. This was the first time too, but I talked to my mom, and she really made me feel better. I am so thankful that she has been in my same shoes, because she really is right. Why would we ever extend ourselves to others if we just always hung out with our family? I really am so thankful to have this opportunity. You really learn to appreciate EVERYONE. Every single person.

November...

2010-12-27T19:59:00.000-08:00

Wow, it really has been a whirlwind. A fun whirlwind. I cannot believe how time has flown. I absolutely loved fall here. I really forgot how magical the seasons are.I would be driving around just wanting to tell people that they needed to be looking at the trees. I think they take advantage of them here. Fall was warm here too. Not the kind I'm used to in Pinedale, the blow your skirt completely up kind of wind. The nights absolutely gorgeous.

I really was thankful, I didn't post about it but I really am thankful. We had Thanksgiving with some friends from our ward. Klaira and I spent the day cooking, just like my mom used to. We made homemade noodles, mashed potatoes and deviled eggs. It took us all day for some reason. Dinner was yummy, super yummy! After we sat around and made gingerbread houses. We weren't in a hurry, it was really lots of fun.
I missed my family, and my friends lots. Next morning, Black Friday, I slept in. Very unusual since the last few years I was either having my own sale, or helping my mom and Amy with theirs. The next day we went to see Secratariat. That was such a good movie. Worth waiting for. Since the movie closest to us is the dollar movie, we really are on their schedule. It's the cheaper way. Then I was off to Virginia to do hair, then the following week to Arizona. Oh yeah, that's why time flew.

Halloween

2010-11-21T16:37:00.001-08:00

Amazing Little Town

2010-10-30T17:54:00.000-07:00

No more Uniforms...only Sassy Outfits!

2010-10-30T17:47:00.000-07:00

So after Klaira's school teacher (the one that was a guy that talks like a girl), got fired, we still gave their school a shot fo two more weeks. But when klaira cam home again and again complaining about not learning, I knew something was definately going to have to change. So we went and changed schools. Pheww. They are now in a Montessorie school and loving it! And although it was nice to have them wear uniforms, I love seeing their sassy outfits too. Oh, and good thing they had us test Lily to see if she could see. If not we would still be telling her to watch where she's going. Uggh. Yeah totally never thought that she might not be able to see!

And Then I Turned 32!! Yikes!

2010-10-30T17:23:00.000-07:00

I just found out Kobe Bryant is 32 and he has played more games than any other NBA player has at his age. (Lately I love watching basketball with Mark) Well I can say that my family really is my hugest accomplishment at this age!! We are loving hanging out with eachother and I know my girls love having me not work.

The Party for a 10 year old!

2010-10-30T17:16:00.000-07:00

Requests were...owls, rice krispie cake, a tent and some games!! I cannot believe you are ten Klaira, you seem twenty. You are way cooler than your mom and I love you tons.

We Have an August birthday in our family!!

2010-10-30T16:52:00.001-07:00

So Klaira's birthday started off with this yummy breakfast from Lynn's Cafe. For sure yumy and such a cool place! Klaira came home and loved that so many at school knew it was her birthday...and then we went shopping with some dough she got for her birthday which she says she prefers now. I think she's way to young to just give money to. Don't ya think.

After July Comes October!!

2010-10-30T16:42:00.000-07:00

So here goes some much needed updating. I feel like I facebook and I have told the world, and then I don't feel like updating Thee Blog, but For reals I want to have this printed someday.

Here is photos from the August Folder, We love to go exploring, and love to look at homes. I can't wait til my Arizona people come to see! They are not going to believe it. I love this front porch!! I should of stayed out of it, but I absolutely think it's gorgeous.

Abide with Me...

2010-07-27T17:38:00.000-07:00

To remain..CONTINUE...Stay. These words do have so many more meanings than when I first wrote them on here. I am thinking that we will for sure Remain in Kentucky!! and I really do want to Continue with my blog. I know I am so clever. I think that I would be a die haard blogger if it wasn't for the crazy good writers out there...AKA..http://larainydays.blogspot.com/,...http://www.stealthebubbles.blogspot.com/, I mean it for sure, stop reading my blog right now and go read theirs. I know that my kids will someday enjoy reading their family blog right? Hmm. They (the above famous blogs) are what blogging is all about. I really should just call this here blog....(HERE's THE Hatfields in one million pics REadY?? )

Well I have found the state that is so underrated!! For reals. How can just living somewhere where you are poor, without any family or friends make you soo Happy? I know it's a mystery to me too! My little sis says THE grass may be greener on the other side, but it may also be growing on a septic tank!. and so far I really think that it doesn't matter if it is a septic tank or not, green is sooo beautiful! The lightning bugs are magical. Some call them fireflies. I think they should be called twinkle lights. Like cheap outdoor christmas lights.

I have been running here. I would rather do anything else than run, but I absolutely love it here, Just because it's beautiful. I don't even feel like i am going to die like I do when I am in Arizona. The choking, hacking, not able to breathe, just doesn't happen here, and it's for sure not because I have any endurance at all. Weird.

People here are Nice. Period. No agenda in being nice. It makes me realize I really am not that nice at all. I am going to really try to be though. The thoughts were always there, but for some reason I never did what my instincts really wanted me to. People go out of their way to be nice and it is soo refreshing.

Our ward is small, reminds me of the ward that I grew up in, alot. The girls both have seven or eight in their classes. Those are combined, but so what. They love their primary. There is an elevator in their building, which they think is the coolest thing ever. It is in a really cool old building. AS my cute niece would say the gospel is true!, even in Kentucky. I giggled during sacrament this week. The accent was thick and adorable. I heard a black man bear his testimony for the first time, he was from the stake presidency, and his words just made me cry.

The butterflies are huge, they love my two trees in my back yard that have the prettiest flowers on them. And we have a garden for the first time. Squash, cucumber, okra, eggplant, tomatoes, green peppers. I thought if we grew it, the kids would eat it. Well not quite.

We see lots of deer, rabbits, groundhogs, and squirrels. I got doorbell ditched three times yesterday by a squirrel. Oh, and lots of road killl.

I cannot believe the horse ranches....they are absolutely heavan. Mark and I just cannot believe it. You just can't soak it in enough.

We are doing so good, and we are really happy!! We love our friends and family, but have stumbled upon what we think is heavan!

Lily's Surgery

2010-05-12T22:29:00.000-07:00

The doctor said no more anything for five weeks, and if you know Lily, she practically walks on her hands everywhere! So this is the before, she did cartwheels, back walk overs, you name it all the way there!

Hernia at 7. This girl was so brave and so funny too! She put all of these stickers on her forehead, and then she would make funny faces to move them all around! She had a little bit of a hard time coming out of the anesthesia, but all in all she was a trooper! Nurse Klaira stayed home from school that day to help her out, and me out too! Such sweet girl that I have!

Mark's Birthday!

2010-05-11T00:08:00.001-07:00

The new post is....I have a new uterus!

2010-05-01T17:32:00.000-07:00

Not that bad eh? Doc just went in and made it like new!! What's a new uterus like? I don't know but I have one!

And I want to make these slipcovers!! How cute is the shingles on this little island!

Good to go back home.

2010-04-19T10:42:00.001-07:00

Dad, mom, R.H., Amy, Trina, Grandad, Tenna, J.T.

Grandma Bryant

2010-04-14T23:21:00.000-07:00

I have been having many sweet thoughts about my Grandma Bryant lately. I am heading to Snowflake this weekend for her funeral. My dad is my grandma for sure. She is such a quiet soft spoken warm person to be around. Would never want to offend anyone in any way. I remember traveling all the way from North Carolina to be with them for Christmas, probably about five or six years old, and I can still remember her sweet face and hugs being so excited to see you. She spoiled us for sure! Anything we wanted. That's what grandmas are made for right? We would always beg and beg to get to stay at Grandma's. I will always remember the smell of her house at breakfast, during summer, and all that she taught me. Geneology was such a big thing to her. And really I don't think that she was ever even well enough to get to see all the technology that has come about. As long as she could she would go to church with or without someone. She really had a strong testimony of families. It's neat to think of all those that she will be with. I remember last summer..previous post, but just for a small time that I was with her, I felt like she was her, and she just gave me that same beautiful smile, and hug, that would warm anyone's heart. I really hope that I can have that same effect on people, that leave you feeling so loved and adored, because it's the best feeling ever!!

I've Learned The Road Goes Both Ways

2010-04-12T23:52:00.000-07:00

Ha! Comedy Club after a day full of freezing!

Ice Skating at Rockefeller Center!@!

Mark calling to find names of family on Ellis Island.

On top of the Empire State Building!

On the freezing ferry!

At the dumbest off Broadway show!

On the Patomic River

George Washington's Home..

Names at Ellis Island

Cool door. I like doors remember.

Apparently someone does look at my posts, and noticed that I had not blogged. Hmm. Guess I will since there is lots to tell! Mark and I took a lovely trip backeast....not just barely, but about a month ago now, we had so many laughs, and hugs, and talks, and u-turns!! Probably mostly u-turns! He He. But the reason this trip was so significant, was not because I went high on the Empire State Building, or that I found treasures on Ellis Island...names from someone related long ago, or that I got to walk the streets with my best friend Mark. It was because I came to realize I was waaaay stressed out! I know we all get there, or are there most of the time. No way could I let a trip like this end!! So we talked of doing crazy things like moving, and saying yall, and having kids grow up with accents. Beautiful drives through hills, and green grass. Slowing down a ton. And we came up with the conclusion that we were ready for something new, anything new. Not because of my family and friends, but because I really really want to slow down. I want more kiddos. I want to be able to help in my kids school, because right now I can't. I want to be home more when they get home from school. D all the above is what I want, and I figured, and we figured it's time for us to go!! Kentucky Louisville area is where we are going. I am so excited.

Here are some lovely pics from our trip!!

Lily Bob is Seven!

2010-03-21T13:38:00.000-07:00

The party crew!!

USA Gym!!

Back tuck by LB

Stretching

The Cake!

The transportation, rented from the famous Kent Hatfield!

The shirts...IT'S LILY's BirthDay!

Such a cute seven year old!

2010-02-28T22:40:00.001-08:00

"I hope you will go out [everyday] looking for opportunities to do as He did and to love as He loves"Henry B. Eyering

Amy Jo!

2010-02-28T21:23:00.000-08:00

I got to go to lunch with Amy Jo, my sis, and these crzy Kids!! Fun day guys!

2010-02-28T21:14:00.000-08:00

Lily walks everywhere she can on her hands these days!

Fun competition in Phoenix, we had no idea we were going to get drenched and freeze! Fun times...Klaira was scared of the stage, but did awesome in her dance! She hada kick ball podaray..whatever and she did amazing!

Valentine's Day and month!

2010-02-28T21:10:00.001-08:00

Valentine's was sweet, and sweet. I love these two girls, they are so funny, and they actually dressed kinda sorda the same this day, which I love. We got to go to the old fokes home as Lily calls it and take them some Valentine's! The girls loved it!

2010-02-09T23:29:00.000-08:00

What a lovely time of year!! I don't know why, but I had the best day today. Nothing special, it just was. I am really the one that makes it a good one, or a bad one. Now I just got to figure out how to do that daily....I'm gonna try harder.

Western Room... Cornice, Curtains, and pillows.

2010-01-31T15:55:00.000-08:00

Spotlight dance Competition!!

2010-01-31T15:30:00.001-08:00

Cutest Fox Ever! Girls day...went to Phoenix for dance!! Wee Love You Klaira Mae!!

Isn't it purdy!

2010-01-20T19:45:00.000-08:00

Supercross Date

2010-01-17T16:42:00.001-08:00

Phoenix Children's Museum

2010-01-17T16:33:00.001-08:00

Sweeeet!!

2010-01-16T11:29:00.000-08:00

Not going private..but I missed the opportunity.

2010-01-15T22:12:00.000-08:00

Really my blogging days are not that fun anymore. I do blog for my family, I AM going to get my blog printed off someday so that I have them. But....all of my list of friends have pretty much gone private without my approval, or without adding my address. So here it goes, I am going to do the opposite of everyone else. Will you add me on your list so that I can see what my blogging friends are up to? It really is just so that I know I am still a country girl, with country friends living through my country friends blog, in the city. Kaythanksbye. Oh, and here is a fun pic of my girls.

Blissfest 2009

2010-01-13T22:30:00.000-08:00

I am sad I sold you.

Lauren's Bedroom

2010-01-13T22:17:00.000-08:00

Still need to take updated pics. Since then, hung frames above bed, and put a frame around the peacock. Made all of the bedding, lamp, message board, curtains and refinished headboard and dresser, cute chair.

Should of taken a close up...my first and last peacock to ever paint.

Inspiration...peacock.

Emily's Room

2010-01-13T22:10:00.000-08:00

Made the message board.

Tie back invention.

Not completely organized, painted the book case and sewed all the curtains and bedding.

Made lampshade, and yes that is a table above the bed. It was a dump find!, and hard to part with!

Kate's Room

2010-01-13T22:00:00.001-08:00

Loved how this lampshade turned out!

Refinished the desk, added ruffle on chair, made message board. Both those plants really aren't supposed to be there.

Painted the walls abalone by Benjamin Moore. They were green and blue with a chair rail. Huge improvement. This color was awesome, I might have to use it in my house somewhere.

Beneath these curtains are one tiny window on the left that was put there for no rhyme or reason. I love a huge fake window don't you?

This pillow in front was what she gave me for inspiration, I tore it apart and made a new one since I couldn't see black anywhere in this room!

2010-01-06T16:00:00.000-08:00

Lots has been on my mind lately. Don't judge me for talking backwards and Pindale like, it's my blog.

They are...

Being a boss} Really I don't love it, but I think it has taught me so much. I want to take advantage of it more, and really try to make Blossom a place where girls want to work. Easier said than done apparently.

Being a mother} So no still not pregnant, but I am ready to just be thankful for the adorable girls that I have, and quit spending time worrying about the ones that I don't. Apparently I'm not the boss here either.

Being a wife} Is something to not be taken lightly. You have to be tough, giving, supportive, non moody, hot...Jeesh loouesh. I love it.

And I really can only do the best that I possibly can. End of story. Pheew. Here is an awesome quote anyways.

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate, or deepest feat is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinkingso that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. We were born to make manifest the Glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, its in everyone. And we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permissiion to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. Marianne Williamson.

Christmas Day!!

2010-01-06T15:38:00.001-08:00

Yep! Double Feature Twilight, and NEW MOON!

2010-01-06T15:33:00.001-08:00

Thankful, and getting full! Thanksgiving at my mom's.

2010-01-06T15:30:00.000-08:00

Very thankful. Family, home, work, gospel, friends.

Halloween 09 was Rockin!!

2010-01-06T14:51:00.001-08:00

The Neighborhood party! Mark the DJ, and we are THE MAD HATTER BAND!!

That guy in the background is Mark with pink hair and all! We all had a touch of pink!

These two cuties came with my cute friend NIcole. THese were the girls costumes a few years ago! Makes me happy and sad all at the same time.

The dissappearing man. For dinner. Seriously cool.

Suns Game. Sat. Dec. 20th.

2009-12-27T17:45:00.000-08:00

Our new favorite thing, well mine anyways is watching the Suns! I gave Mark tickets for Christmas, and we all went! Had good seats, they killed whoever they played, and the girls got to be on tv during the post game. We will be sure to keep that Tivo. Had a blast, then went and ate at Old Chicago!

Going home for Christmas....in 2002!

2009-12-17T22:07:00.000-08:00

Got to spend Christmas morning at Grandma Nina's. In the snow!! I love the lighting of this pic, it looks like I did it on purpose huh.

Christmas 2002...I was pregnant with Lily..

Cheeks and Olden days.

2009-12-16T18:32:00.000-08:00

Both of these girls are little angels! This is Christmas 2003. Those faces...don't you just want to squeeze those cheeks of Lily's. What about those buns? Is that the most hilarious outfit or what?

2009-12-15T19:28:00.000-08:00

First time on a donkey, Christmas nativity in the barn.

More old pics that I love. This is in 2001. I really miss our house on Bellview, and I can't evev imagine what life was like without our Lily. It's amazing that I had a Klaira and I said what did I do with all of my spare time? Then after Lily I said what did I used to do in all of my spare time? Then we opened Blossom, and Now I am saying, what did I used to do in my spare time.

Time. What a gift. My favorite part of Christmas is spending time with the family. Enjoy the season you are in. Sometimes easier said than done, but good words to live by.

Christmas is almost here.

2009-12-13T19:57:00.000-08:00

Here's an old fun Christmas pic! Since there was no blogging going on back in those days!

Wow. Work Work Work. I am so excited for the holidays. I will only have to work four days of the girls break! I am so ready for some time away with them. Enjoying reading to the girls at night Christmas books. Lily has the hardest time falling asleep. She is so her father's girl. THe other day at the salon, while we were decorating for Christmas, we were listening to NIc's ipod. Her relaxation music came on, and without drawing attention to herself, I look over and Lily is over there pulling her shoulders back, and inhaling and exhaling, and counting backwards from ten. Such a funny sight, she loved it! I wanted to watch her forever, but Klaira changed the song, and Lily was so upset. That girl is hilarious.

Ken and Elo's 50th Wedding Anniversary.

2009-09-07T21:18:00.001-07:00

Replication of her cake from 50 years ago!

All the cute grandkids

Elo's wedding dress.

Julz and her cute babe Eloise.

Dancing to their wedding song. The Diet Coke Christmas tree in the background. Replication of their old wall paper, sofa in the famous Glencove Circle house.

All of us...almost minus a few.

Dana and Suz, dinner the night before.

Jesica and her cute baby Owen.

Scott Amy Kent. Old Rigatony's the night before.

Ken and Elo.

Julz and Greg.

Such a fun party. It's our ten year anniversary in just a couple of weeks and it really made me think of tonz that I want to do. First off Brother Eyring gave a talk a couple of years ago, on acknowledging the Lord's hand in your life on a daily basis and write it down. I think that I am going to do this, I know that I can at least write down one for every year that we were married. I will keep you posted on how it's going.

My Birthday.

2009-09-07T21:07:00.001-07:00

I am now 31. Jeesh louueesh. Can't believe it. Had a great day, my girls made me french toast in bed. Mark got me a phone and new perfume. A friend that I haven't talked to in four years came by. My cute friend made me a banner, and some flowers for my front porch that won't die. My other coach gave me the cutest shirt and homemade cookies. I got to go to dinner with this cute guy above.

Good day. I am ready to make it a good year too!

Nicole's ROom.

2009-09-07T20:55:00.001-07:00

This huge picture of the empire state building, was a copy of a painting that I bought when I was in New York. I loved this artist. These pics are horrible, but she highlighted the painting, that was sepia tone, in moss green. Then I had it blown up to 9x6 feet tall on this product that is kind of like wall paper, except you can take it off the wall and move it. THen we just made a frame around it out of moulding. THe moulding is like a mustard color. You can't really tell what color are in the fabrics, but they are cream, moss green ,mustard, and chocolate brown. I sewed the shower curtain, curtains, pillows and dust ruffles. I am in love when I get to decorate! I hope that some day I can do this for reals.

Dancing Queens

2009-09-03T06:26:00.000-07:00

Lots of fun going to dance competitions, and recitals. I am not sure what is funner, playing dress up or watching them dance. Klaira has really progressed this year!, taking 7 classes., and Lily has informed me that that was her last dance recital! She loves gymnastics! That girl takes a cartwheel every five steps.

Focusing on my family.

2009-09-01T21:30:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I feel like this big orange thing, I think it is called a smokestack, is like all of the disturbances of life. and then way down there are my two adorable girls, making funny faces, dancing, trying to yell at me, and here I am just looking at this big, loud obnoxious smoke stack.

So this is what I have learned this summer, and what I want to work on the rest of the year.

0 My family is the most important thing to me

0 They are truly what makes me the happiest.

0 They are so fragile, especially next to life's huge challenges.

0 They say look at the big picture, but really I think it is all of the little details in life that makes the picture so beautiful!

Our family has grown so much this summer,{not by peoples dangit} but we are so much closer, and maybe it is because my girls are getting older, but my family is really all that matters.

Catching up in no particular order.

2009-09-01T10:16:00.000-07:00

Back to School! I am going to miss the girls this year, we had such a fun summer! Between work and school, I feel like I miss out on alot throughout the year. Yes, the girls wanted to dress alike this year too! The girls get to be at first recess together, which is the highlight of their day. Klaira is such a kind big sister, and Lily let's her be kind, we will just leave it at that.

The rest of the weekend in Snowflake.

2009-07-26T09:28:00.001-07:00

We went to another rode-ro!

Swang in my mom's backyard.

Went to see Ice Age.,,also took a nap in there,.

Parade.....it was super hot so,,,

We got cooled off!

We got to go and see great grandma and grandpa Bryant. We woke her up, and just at the very instant that I did, I knew that she knew who I was. It didn't take long though before she had no idea. It always brings back so many memories to be in that house. Everything is the exact same, smell, furniture, paint, the same pictures that I used to color for her are still hanging on the fridge. Even though my grandma doesn't know who my girls are, I am glad that they got to meet her, and hang out with grandpa, he is doing so much better and is amazing for taking care of his wife.

I often look for rainbows.

2009-07-26T09:25:00.001-07:00

I don't think I have ever seen such a full, brighter rainbow. Absolutely gorgeous.

Sherwood Reunion.

2009-07-22T18:21:00.000-07:00

Sydney, Lily Klaira, Sidney, Bailey

Me and Mom

Mark and the famous Cody Hancock

Lily and Sidney

I love seeing cousins and catching up. I am so thankful that our family has reunions, and that it's important to them to see each other. I really have an awesome family.

Second trip to Pinedale all year...way too long!

2009-07-12T23:38:00.000-07:00

I got to go horse riding with my dad! It's been way too long. This is the first time my phone has worked up there, and I was so glad because I have always wanted to take a picture of my dad on one of our rides. These rides we talk about the good ol days. My dad remembers how the trees used to look, and where the "old roads"were. These are special times.

all of us were in the parade!

Junque sale after the parade! P.S. Don't wear a headband in the sun all day....huge lines I didn't even think of!

The fourth really wouldn't be the fourth without the rodeo! What perfect weather we had. I just always want everyone to experience the Taylor rodeo once in their life. It brings back so many memories to be there.

My cowboy...yes he is in boots....no he is not in Wranglers, Yes...I think he's a hot city boy.

My little cowgirls.

Lake Powell 2009

2009-06-30T00:32:00.000-07:00

Our view of the lake. Absolutely gorgeous.

Out the shower window. Mark thought there was no reason to close the blinds.

Serious slice of heaven.

We cleaned up our beach and threw rocks. The kids had a ball.

These girls love baby Shiloh!

What a breathtaking view.

I was a serious happy girl. I love no agenda vacations. Serious family and friend time. The Wrights are the best friends to us!

Debbie and I.

Chillin on the boat. We learned to surf behind the boat! It was awesome! We didn't get any pics though.

We do like each other< not quite sure why we look like we don't.

Sand and some water, and the kids were content all day long.

Our view up deck, where we stayed, was so fun.

We barely got pics of the girls because they were in the water constantly. THey cried to come home.

Mark went for real fishing for the first time, and loved it, and caught a fish. THe Wrights are pro at pretty much everything including fishing. I love this pic of him.

I am saying we really have to do this again, and Mark is taking random pics.

Our ac went out on the drive home from Powell, and so we tried to kill some time in Flag. Their downtown is beautiful. Hippies and all!

The end. Oh, wait, there is another cool background for a picture!

Lily fit right in with her hippie dress.

I love these girls so much. They really do make me feel like I am in a painting sometimes!

I thought that I fell in love when I saw this alley. I love the old brick.

Second Annual Girls Trip...Prescott AZ.

2009-06-29T21:41:00.001-07:00

There is something about friends, and there is something about friends that go wayyy back. I absolutely love being with these girls. Laughter really is an instant vacation, and we really had alot of laughs this trip. It goes Darby, Diane, me Jen, and Heather. Darby is going to have a darling baby Reese Monroe Conroy. She is going to be one beautiful babe, just look at her mommy!

We got to stay on Diane's ranch, and cowboy "Charlie" cooked us dinner and breakfast! What a sweetie! Best timpanyaki ever. Who would of thunk that Diane would of ended up with the cowboy and horses? My guess would of been me or Jen.

Hanging out in downtown Prescott. Lots of fun shopping and aniques.

The girls let me do their makeup for practice, I want to start doing it alot! Fun times.

Yummiest restaurant!

I want to remember this. We asked a guy to take our picture, and he tells our prego friend Darby that she is sticking her tummy out! Lol. Are you even serious that he said that? Too funny.

Straight out of the sixties, you have to get your picture taken by the volkswagon bus right?

My Niece Graduated.

2009-06-29T21:30:00.000-07:00

It seems like I was just on the way to the hospital to see you born Britt. I can't even believe it. We had so much fun going to your graduation. You are such a smart girl and I can't wait to see how far you go! Queencreek really does have quite a performance! Loved the professional stage, and all of the music to celebrate with afterwards on the grass. You go girl! We are so proud of you.

Three of us four girls got to go. These girls get to hang out all of the time! Aren't they lucky? If you get to hang out with your siblings, you should consider yourself lucky.

My cute mom. I never get to many pictures with this sweet lady!

My dad is for sure the cutest guy around! I do have some heels on, but he is quite the shorty!

Side Project..Jill's Room...Almost Finished

2009-06-17T21:48:00.000-07:00

Serious Girls Trip 2009

2009-05-26T00:56:00.001-07:00

I went to Virginia to do hair again. I left on a Monday, and did two very long days of hair. I love those ladies out there! On Wednesday these three cuties flew in and we went straight to Dc in our Uhaul van! Shiloh took the other bucket seat, so we had two of us kindof floating in the middle. Yummy middleeastern food!, TOns of laughs. You should of seen us. We parked in front of the White House in our van and a big some kind of security guard came and asked us if that was our van that we were walking back to,
He said 10:30 at night, Uhaul parked in front of the White House, Huge Red Flag. Supisingly there was no interrogating, and they didn't even look in back of our van. Only these girls would of done this with me. It was truly hilarious. Oh, and we got lost a few times in Dc, which by the way is beautiful at night.

In front of the World War II monument.

We just loved this door, in a random building in front of the White House.

Shiloh was such a sweeetie pie! Oh to be around a new born again. She was a huge bonus to the trip!

We did some serious shopping. All over Va and Maryland. I could of just driven for days.

Random....Ground Zero. It was very surreal. I was so glad that I went there. Our hotel was actually just a block away. Amazing.

I loved this pic of my friends.

This is how I want my back porch to look. Coming soon. I decided it's my next project.

This is the building next to the World Trade Center. I can't believe that they were taller. It made me think of those that were jumping out of the buildings for their life. We are so delirious out in the West if you ask me. After staying with two of the most amazing people and watching how much they dedicate their life to our country, made me really analyze how much I take for granted.

Awesome pic. Debbie would of been cute in any era!

Wheew...I look way haggard, but look how amazingly beautiful it is! I felt like I was in a puzzle. I don't remember ever seeing anything like it. THis is Maryland country.

We caught the train in Dc and headed to New York! Trains are awesome! I felt like I was in the movies...Again!

The Subway in New York!! That was tricky. I was way more comfortable driving a Uhaul around Dc instead of figuring out the subway.

Our Hotel., was awesome!! Thanks to priceline it was cheap!

This is only how close we got to the Statue of Liberty. So much to do, so little time.

Right by Ground Zero.

On the double decker bus tour! So the way to go in New York! We got to see tonz really fast!.

This was the prettiest church I have ever seen. The windows were ginormous.

Having a famous hot dog, by Central Park.

My first famous encounter. Recognize him? He was on Make me a Supermodel!! He was modeling in front of Abercrombie on fifth avenue.

OUr taxi ride, after a huge long day. It was 89 degrees in New york. We were so not prepared for the weather. No one had ac. So we rode with the windows down.

Pretty grafitti in china town!

My lil sis is getting old!

2009-05-21T08:26:00.001-07:00

So

So I'm not sure how old....? But this chick is the best little sis ever. Too bad I don't get to hang out with her on a daily basis, but when we do get to we have way too much fun. For those that don't know much about Amy Jo, she's very organized, I am not. She is good at keeping up with all of the mom chores, and I am not. Her kids get their clothes ironed pretty much daily, Mine definately do not. She has such a warm giving heart. She is good at pretty much anything that she does,....except for cutting her own hair..! Love ya sis and hope that you have a wonderful day!

Domestic Bliss Soiree!!

2009-05-20T21:54:00.000-07:00

Debbie, Brooke and I

So this is all of our fun finds from Virginia.

We sewed Pillows, painted, sewed lampshades...

This Lampshade was my favorite!

Painted this curio, and small green dresser.

Aren't these chairs to die for. They sold to a happy home in Colorado!!

I found these at a thrift store and painted them. I thought they turned out so cute!

My first bird that I painted!

After blood, sweat and tears...this was so much fun! Domestic Bliss did it again. An amazing show. We accomplished so much in such little time! It makes me wonder how come I can't do that all of the time. It has really been a hard month for us. My testimony has grown so much and I am so thankful to have the gospel in my marriage. I am so thankful for Mark. I am coming to realize that these last days not only do we need groceries, but we need to know how much we love our husband, the gospel, how much faith we have, where our testimony is, who our friends really are. I am so thankful to have all of this in my life. It's all of the small things about my marriage that I am thankful for.,...not the huge problems.

Easter Morning

2009-05-07T07:27:00.001-07:00

My second attempt at sewing for the girls. I was smart and just picked out a skirt. Patterns really don't fit them ever, and there is way to much improvising....a sewing skill I am still learning.

Wishing I was Here.

2009-03-30T09:49:00.001-07:00

pHoENIx zOO!!

2009-03-24T22:12:00.000-07:00

"StOP cHokInG mE kLAIRa"

fuNnY fAcES

SwInGS

bOat rIDeS!

tHIS iGUAnA hAs A PiERCiNG, iF YoU lOOK cLoSeLY. wHAT'S uP wItH tHAT?

pRETTY bIRd!

lILY cLImBED rIGHT uP thiS tReE, i CoULdN'T bElIEvE iT!

Spring Break

2009-03-23T21:45:00.000-07:00

You betcha, we're ready for Spring Break!!

We love Bubba Gump Shrimp, we went to hang out in Santa Monica.

We rode some rides,

We froze!!

Watched crazy acts,

The girls got their faces sculptured by artists!

Rode some dolphins on 3rd Street Promenade,

This parrot pretty much jumped on me, scared me!

You see all walks of life on 3rd street!

We got to hang out with Cousins!

If you are ever in Santa Monica you have to eat at Jinkie's. It's the best! We ate there for breakfast!

Klaira was so suprised to find the Book of Mormon in our hotel, so we all wrote down our testimonies and decided to leave them inside!

We got to got to the LA Temple! It was beautiful!

We went to the funnest racetrack! Mark and I got to drag race! I had no idea that it would be that scary!

I was trying to play it cool, but it really was scary!

Mark and I got into some collisions on this ride, a little concussion I am sure of it!

Love ya Babe!

Ostrich Festival Y'all!!

2009-03-15T21:43:00.001-07:00

The Hostess...Ossie

This helicopter was so cool!

Who knew kangaroos and turtles were such good friends? I really don't see their schedule working out, but what do I know?

Some foot therapy!

Souper Salad before the big day!

Awesome Face Painting!

Rides!

Lily size Kettlecorn! Yum!

Our favorite ride! I saw Klaira ride before me, and she was kicking her legs, and I'm like Why is she doing that?....and then I got on the ride, and kicked my legs the whole time! She knows what she's doing.

T O D A Y was a long wonderful day!

2009-03-10T22:51:00.000-07:00

I got to bring this baby home with me from the auction.

Mark has really put me through some major conditioning....After about three months of driving this white van below, {He bought His and Hers } although I was thankful for the Wheels, that was about all that I liked about this van, Oh and the fact that I would pretty much pull up to just about anywhere and park front row, everyone just thought that I was delivering something to them. I did not have to any carpooling, Mom's would just say they would do their part. { I guess they didn't want there kid rolling around in the back of my van. Even if they knew it was me that was driving, How did they know there wasn't a raper somewhere hidden in there? My kids were never thankfully hurt too bad!!} I didn't even go over the smell, the tin window on the side, or the looks that I got in that thing!!

Lemonade and brownie sale on a beautiful Spring day. These chicks have had two sales now and they are over $5o bucks. They are averaging each about 5 to 10 dollars an hour!! Klaira goes..."Mom we had them priced at 50cents and didn't sale anything, then we dropped it to 25 cents and we have just had customer after customer!" Serious entrepeneur on our hands!

And then out of nowhere, I told Mark that we haven't been anywhere so let's go to the Suns game! One of his other favorite teams Dallas! As you can see the ceiling just right up by us,we got great seats! We bought them off the street and thought that we scored spending $20 bucks each until we looked at them closer inside and found the price tag right on them for $14. That guy made some money today!!

I love days that are not planned! They seem to be the funnest. I think it's because there is no hype or expectation!

Oh It might of been because I didn't have to work today either, and I just got to hang with Mark all day!

Things to remember about Lily's party.

2009-03-10T22:30:00.000-07:00

Lily's birthday.

I had not slept the night before.

{I was getting ready for the big sale}

I thought it was so funny Lily wanted her generic cake that we got to bring with us, that I did not make, She wanted it to read {Skateland Rules} she did not want her name on it. Crazy kid!

Lily requested the song by Hannah Montana, You might of heard it.. Nobody's Perfect.

Red light Green light looked so much fun but I really would of hurt myself if I would of tried it.

Her cousin Max won her a stuffed animal and told his mom that he didn't get her anything so He wanted to give it to her. It was the cutest ever. It made her shy.

She won tons of points in that closterphobic blower thingie that gave her a paper cut.

The creepo that danced in the middle of Skateland

Lily looking for sure six years old!! I can't believe it.

Sneak Peek

2009-03-04T17:34:00.001-08:00

Blossom is joining Domestic Bliss for a Spring Sale this Saturday at 7 am. It's on Robson North of University. You can't miss it!

Happy Birthday Lily!!

2009-03-01T23:11:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that you are six today. You are saying some of the funniest things.

* After watching all of the Obama election debates, {which you loved}, after he had won you said" Yeah, but we still don't know where he got his money huh Mom."

* You say yegular, instead of regular and I love it so much!

* You were so sad to find out that my mom was all by herself without her kids. I think that was the first time that you realized that she was my mother.

* You are so kind and you will give me a hug and I have even tested it, you will always hug me longer than I hug you.

* You always say something funny in the mornings when I wake you up. You are never grouchy in the morning.

* You asked me when you were going to get red hair and freckles like your sister.

So I can't remember all of your funniest things that you have said right now, but I am going to start doing better. At six you love to learn and you are so excited to start soccer. You always tell Klaira that she looks cute or that she does good at her competitions.

A Few of My Favorite Things...

2009-02-19T20:10:00.000-08:00

So besides the fact that I almost fired a client today, it was a favorite day of mine. Because I got to come home early from work, make dinner, catch up on some American Idol, and Lily made me the cutest "Jroeeng Book" ever!! {drawing book} My favorite mother sent me some encouragement in the mail, she cut it out of a magazine and sent it...she doesn't have a computer to copy and paste.

I would love to pass them along

1) You were special from the moment you were born.

2) Say yes to your wishes, hopes and dreams!

3) Everything's going to be fine.

4) Overthinking doesn't shrink problems, Relaxing does

5) Remember your successes. There are more than you think.

6)All good things can be yours!

7) Be your best self: the real you!

She also gave me this little bit of encouragement that who knows maybe you do need to hear today.

Hard Times don't Last.
You mabe be facing more challenges than usual, many of us are. But theyre only temporary. And remember you already have what you need to see you through because nothing is more powerful that your hopes and dreams and the strength you draw from your familyand friends So give your worries a rest and set your fears aside: you will triumph.

Last night I went to the United Families silent auction, and was reminded how important our families are to us. It was amazing to me to see the people of all different faiths who were a huge part in passing prop 1o2, 108...It didn't matter our commonality was families. I wanted to hurry home and do nothing but hang out with my family. I feel so blessed to have Mark as my husband and my girls that are the sweetest thing. I just wanted to remember that this day, this day imparticular, that I love my littly toothless Lily, Freckled Klaira, and Mark that will do any grose diet that I ask him to.

2009-02-13T08:21:00.000-08:00

So remember when the girls and I made dream boards on New Year's Eve?? Well yesterday, I told Lily that I was going to sign her up for soccer, and she was so excited!! She says..."Mom soccer was on my dream board". I am so happy that she understood the reason for them I had no idea, but it was a priceless moment I never want to forget!

Klaira's Dance Competition

2009-02-11T09:16:00.000-08:00

Klaira had a competition on Saturday, and it was so much fun to watch her. She is getting so good at dancing, and she really loves to perform. She wears full on makeup, isn't she so pretty.

{Day 3 of the for reals cleanse..}

2009-02-10T05:24:00.000-08:00

Seriously I have never been on a diet before, and I really think that they are overrated. Last night Mark said even a diet would be fun to go on compared to this. Let me just tell you how dang hard this is. I wake up, have some pills, lemon and olive oil, a shake,{that's not very sweet, my only sweet thing all day. Lunch, some broth and vegetables, afternoon, a shake if I am not too stuffed from lunch. And finally for dinner some organic chicken or fish, and vegetables!! For dessert we always cheat and have some gum!! I never appreciated it soo much. Oh and have more pills all throughout the day. They are enzymes and probiotic and magnesium. I am hoping to really have no middle when I am done with this. The kind that you don't have to suck in all of the time. And I for reals get way too many headaches. So my goal at the end of this next three weeks is to cut out 3/4 of my sugar and fried foods. Basicly the 90 to 10% rule. Just wondering if anyone ever has done a bodybalance cleanse before? My client told me that she got pregnant after being on one just one month later. So the meaning of this post is please don't bring me chocolate for Valentine's Day!!

{Trying not to hate food...}

2009-02-08T07:59:00.000-08:00

So this whole week I have cut out all...sugar, fried, caffeine, dairy, flour, wheat other meats except for chicken. I still got to have fruits though. So hard. Mark and I are doing a month long liver cleanse. I am so excited to see how I feel afterwards. Hopefully to soon be pregnant too;) So starting today I can only have berries in my protein shake, organic chicken, vegetables{only certain ones},beans, brown rice and then all of the above that I have already mentioned. I really wanted to journal about this because I am hoping to see huge results. If you never have, google signs of a overworked liver, and it might just shock you. So far, it has given us headaches and kind of flu like symptoms, but I must say that I do already have more energy....

{Meet Virginia...and Walkingaton DC}

2009-02-04T20:43:00.000-08:00

Congress building, Where the inauguration was at.

Smithsonian Buildings

World War II Monument....I think only a few years old.

Beeeeutiful!

It was only 30ish out this day...My wonderful escort would drop me off so that I could go and see the sights and then drive me back around and pick me up...we had quite the system.. there was so much to see I didn't get to see it all, but I got a quick taste. I for sure want to go back for more....!! Maybe in May with Mark.

Inside The Lincoln Memorial. For sure my favorite monument. Words can't describe the reverence in there. Ok maybe something almost like the temple. I looked up and loved all of the stained glass windows and the pillars just went on forever.

Thomas Jefferson Memorial

This is the same shot that you see on tv, you really can't get that close, but since it was always oulined with trees, I imagined it to be kind of secluded. But it was right there by everything...I don't know it just was so amazing to me for some reason.

Inside the Smithsonian Building...I only got to go wee in one of these beautiful ancient buildings!!

This was such a gorgeous view.

I didn't get that great of a picture from the front because of the sun, but this too was really breathtaking.

I am so glad..this little man although kneeling, puts this monument into perspective. How grand and amazing!!

I loved the detail on the bow of this hairdo!

Masonic Temple across the Patomic River, which was mostly frozen ....

Now onto some of my pictures of things that I wish I could of brought home on the Plane with me.

I wanted these pillars so bad for my bedroom....Isn't that just dang cute!!

I really was dying at all of the gorgeous architectural detail everywhere. This little town was called Leesburg....I gotta go back!

This was just a fun night out with Juliette, Annie and her husband!! What a way random fun group! I love you Juliette and I love Virginia. Thanks for such a fun time!! You totally made the weekend a trip to always remember!