This Journey We Call Life

I'm Obsessed!!!

2009-01-04T14:30:00.002-07:00

Seriously I can't get enough of this little one. She melts my heart in more ways than one. Her personality is so funny, her face, her cheeks, her eyes, her laugh, everything about her I love. And I almost forgot and her chunky legs and feet that I love so much. I am such a lucky girl I feel so blessed on honored to be an Aunt too so many wonderful children. Indie happens to be the littlest so it's something about a baby I think we all crave. To Indie's parents I love you, your kids are adorable whom I absolutely love. I love being an Aunt and I couldn't ask for better nieces and nephews, they surprise me and constantly remind me of being a better person. There parents have taught them well, and the children teach me. To all my nieces and nephews whom I love so much!! To Indie for making me happy when I'm sad for making the world a better place.

I can't even stand it...her doing a forward roll...this is something her dad taught her. :)

Roller Skating Party

2008-12-28T21:10:00.000-07:00

Big Brother Big Sister was kind of enough to rent out classic skating ring in Sandy for their annual Christmas party. Madison and I were able to attend, Madison has never roller skated before so that in it's self was an experience. She ended up really liking it and had a great time. As long as she could hang on to me she was fine. At first I didn't put my skates on because I was afraid we might both go down but finally Madison wanted me to put mine on so I am proud to say we made it around the ring a few times holding onto each other and not falling down.

There was another surprise we got to see Santa Claus. We had no idea he was going to show up. With Santa being so busy we were surprised he was able to make an appearance. I think I am safe to say Madison has been a good girl this year. Now me on other hand that's another story. :)

Nothing Like The Aquarium

2008-12-03T22:14:00.000-07:00

I've only heard great things about this aquarium in Sandy so I decided to check it out with Maddie. I was some what impressed, a little over priced and not as many animals as I expected but they are in the process of expanding. They said in the future they will have penguins. How excititng is that? I will say there are some crazy animals under the sea. Their were a few times both Maddie and I were a little nervous to look. I tried to take pictures but the glare from the window made the picutres not turn out. As always we had a great time with lots of laughs.

Cold Play: Completly Ridiculous it was so Good!

2008-11-25T16:22:00.006-07:00

Cold Play: Okay this was by far the best concert I have been to in a long time. Well I guess I shouldn't speak so fast I don't go to concerts often but this was concert was fantastic. Chris Martin is a real artist. Absolutely amazing. I am so glad I was able to be apart of this great moment.

The best part was they came and sang right where I was sitting...my pictures aren't very good because I only had my camera phone. Dang it I was debating if I should bring my camera in or not I knew I should have brought it. Always follow your instict. As you can see they are like 5 people away from where I was sitting.
My friend and I made friends with this guy next to us and he was kind enough to send us picutres so this picture is a little clearer. Cold Play you rocked my world. This was a night to remember!!

Football Mania

2008-11-24T12:16:00.000-07:00

My cute nephew Jackson his football team won the championship for their division. Jackson is seriously the star player...(I might be a little biased) the coach said to him after the game "we couldn't have done it without you". Jackson I am so proud of you keep up the good work!!

Hallween

2008-11-24T12:10:00.002-07:00

I always have high hopes for Halloween but never end up dressing up...this year was different I was going to a Halloween Party and I was required to dress up. So 3 days before Halloween I am freaking out as to what I should do...thank goondess for South Towne Mall the Halloween store inside. My offical costume was Lollie the Clown. Honestly the best part about the costume was the wig!! At least I can say I was some what festive this year.

Can this be true...

2008-11-24T12:02:00.000-07:00

I couldn't help but showing these pictures...I wish I could say I was beat up, but I can't even claim these legs because they are not mine. Yes this poor leg is of my lovely roommate. She had a vein removed and this is how it looked after. Sad!! I am proud to say she is going much better.

Gardner Village:

2008-10-30T22:32:00.001-06:00

Matti and I spent the evening at Gardner Village. I must say I was impressed with all the witches, I have never been here doing this time of year so I wasn't really sure what to expect. The place is covered with witches alive and fake. Matti and I were not prepared we should have come in our witch hats because I think we were the only ones that didn't have them on.

This picture was taken by accident my camera was completly zoomed in. I must say I really love this picture. Matti is so cute.

So my lastest treat I am addicted too is laffy taffy, we found the chocalote store and inside we found like 25 different kinds of laffy taffy I was in heaven I felt like I needed one of each of them so I could try them all. I hadn't eaten anything so needless to say I was a little sick by the time we left.

The best part was we get back to my car and look what we found, a bird or birds had poohed all over my car. Matti and I couldn't stop laughing. I felt like I needed to capture the moment so I took a picture.

Disneyland: Happiest Place on Earth

2008-10-24T11:00:00.001-06:00

This past weekend I went to San Diego for a wedding of an old roommate from New York City. Her company transfered her to LA so she now lives in CA. My friend Kris got married in the San Diego Temple. It was such a great weekend to reconnect with old friends and see old roommates.

Friday: Wedding & Reception

Saturday: Spent the day at Distneyland with Friends

Sunday: Church, Dinner at the Atkins, met up with Kaleo, Dan, and Darrin

Monday: Flew home-sweet Pat drove me to the airport

Below are some pictures from my day at Disneyland!! The Happiest Place on Earth, not sure if I completly agree, it's a little overwhelming with so many people but at the end of the day it was fun and I was in good company. A little shout out to Natalie, love you girl!!!

Instant Mom!!

2008-10-22T15:30:00.001-06:00

About a month ago I got a phone call from my sister Kelli asking if I could babysit her three children why her and Hunter went to NYC for a wedding she also happen to mention Kim my other sister was going to be out of town too and wanted to see if I could tend her three kids as well. One would think I might have some hesitation in saying yes but of course I never even thought twice about it. I love spending time with my nieces and nephews. I would like to think I have a special bond each of them.

The weekend consisted of watching movies, dance, football, soccer, apples to apples, coloring, cooking, cleaning, dropping off and picking up from dance and football games, laughing, bathing, dressing up, hide and seek, truth and dare, ballroom dancing in the kitchen, u-tube, wrestling, dancing, listening to music, more cleaning, more cooking, and lots of laughing.

Sadie, Tyler, and Teysia. The whole crew.
I made Teysia try on her Halloween outfit for me. She is going to be Strawberry shortcake. Teysia so cute, you look hot hot!!

Ryli, Watts, and Jackson.
They were being so cute and so good Friday night, they sat there and talked and colored for almost 1 1/2. Kids are great they have the funniest things to say and they are so smart.

I am not yet a mother but it's times like these I love and treasure, I get a small glimpse of what it would be like to be a mother, I will say it's a lot of hard work, and you have to have a good memory because between all 6 of them they all have different schedules with dance, football and soccer it can be difficult remembering them all. Needless to say it was a great weekend. To my nieces and nephews I love you, you make my life more complete.

My New Home

2008-10-13T12:30:00.004-06:00

It's official I am once again a city girl. I moved to downtown Salt Lake a month ago. It seems Fall always brings new beginnings. I must say it's one of my favorite time's of year. A few things about my roommate.

Name: Melissa
Hometown: UT
Where did we meet: NYC- more specically I didn't really know her until a few of us took a girls trip to Rome, Italy for Thanksgiving one year. She was an East side girl and I was a West side girl. Who would have thought 3 years later we would be roommates.

I have to admit I have been blessed with amazing roommates throughout my life and I have had a few. I find it interesting because I believe certain people come into our lifes at certain times when we need them. In this past month I have come to love Melissa for the amazing person she is. She has a heart of gold, she's loyal, she's smart, she's spiritual, she's a great listener, she's a good cook, she's clean, and she loves life! And I almost forgot she likes to Iron! (For those of you who know me or who have lived with me, ironing is something I do not so much because I love it but because I want neatly pressed clothes.)

Circus- The Greatest Show on Earth

2008-09-30T14:00:00.000-06:00

Who said a 29 year couldn't enjoy the circus. Saturday morning Madison and I went to what they call "The Greatest Show on Earth," I'll have to say I was pretty impressed. The circus has sure changed since I was a kid, I think I enjoyed the circus more than Mattie. I was in awh with the different stunts they did not to mention they way some of these circus performers moved there body and the tricks they did.

Mattie was so cute, she said to me I might be a little scared at first but after a little bit I will be okay. She held my hand for about the first 20 minutes. Once she relealized the circus isn't that scary she let go. Mattie and I decided one of our favorite acts was the motorcycle's. They have have this round cage, (keep in mind it's not that big) and 7 motorcycle's went in side and speed around in circles. Absolutely amazing, if one man messes up then the rest are going down.

Weekend at Bernie's

2008-09-28T19:27:00.004-06:00

This is too funny not to post, there was a show back in the late 80's called Weekend at Bernies, apparently my nephews think it's pretty funny and have tried to react a scence from the movie. For those of you who don't know the movie you won't get it. Watts is Bernie (he's suppose to be dead), as you can see Jackson is lifting his head up so people think he is alive. Tyler was feeling left out so she made her debut as well.

AST Dew Tour

2008-09-19T14:48:00.000-06:00

Okay so I have to admit I have a secret crush on an 18 Yr. old professional skater boarder named Ryan Sheckler. I got addicted to the MTV show called the Life of Ryan.

Utah-The State of Sports: When you get cool extreme sports that come to Utah you have to take advantage and go. Last year Kelli and I took the kids up to the Dew Tour at the Energy Solutions area; when we found out they were coming again this year we decided to go again. Last year the skate board finals got rained out so we didn't get to see Ryan Sheckler skate (only warm up) but no worries this year we got to see Ryan in full action. Ryan Sheckler was amazing but ended up taking 2nd place. A 14 year old Chavez Ortiz ened up winning him in the 6 minute jam session. It's truly amazing what these young professional's can do on a skate board.

Farewell Jordan

2008-09-14T19:07:00.007-06:00

BRADLEY JORDAN SLATER: Or Should I say ELDER SLATER

Called: Merida Mexico

Reports: Sept. 17, 2008- Sept. 19, 2010

It's hard to believe who I like to call my little brother is leaving on a mission. Jordan is my sister's oldest son; he is the first grandchild to serve a mission in our family. I still remember when he was a little boy living in Texas wearing his red cowboy boots. Where has the time gone?

I remember the year Jordan and I both got ipod's for Christmas, we were both so excited about our new gift. Jordan came over to the house asking if I had been downloading music and of course I said yes. Then he proceeds to tell me he just got done downloading the talks from the last general conference. My mind didn't even think about downloading such things I was focused on music and he was focused on what the prophet had just taught us. This is just one of the many reasons of why he is an amazing person and a good example. Time and time again he has been example in my life.

I know without a doubt he is going to be a great missionary. He loves his Savior Jesus Christ and has such a strong testimony. Last night when he was being set apart as a Elder he said he was honored to serve and to represent Christ. He couldn't have said it better. Jordan I love you death and I am personally so proud of you. You will truly be missed but what your doing will shape you into the man your meant to be. Remember who you are and Return with Honor.

Sisters

2008-09-11T12:11:00.028-06:00

Sister- What is a sister? Well by definition it's a female offspring having both parents in common with another offspring. I have been fortunate in this life to be blessed with two sisters who have become more than just sisters by definition.

Seriously what would we do without sisters? I am pretty sure God knew what he was doing when he gave us sisters. I have say I am so thankful for these two beautiful women in my life who have touched my life more than they will ever know.

My family is notorious for taking girls trips once a year and I will have to admit these trips have become some of my most treasured moments and best memories. Our girls trip mostly consist of eating good food, shopping until we drop (literally) and laughing non stop. The bonding we do, the memories we make, the laughing that takes place can never be replaced.

Hopefully my sisters won't be too mad at me for posting these pictures. I realize everyone is not as lucky as I am to have relationships with their sisters like I do but I know for sure I do not take it for granted. I am a better person because of these two women who are not only beautiful on the outside but beautiful on the inside. Kim and Kelli I want to tell you how much I love you, how honored I am to call you my sister and more importantly call you my friend.

Match Maker Match Maker

2008-09-07T16:34:00.007-06:00

Back in the Spring I decided to sign up for the program called Big Brother Big Sister, this is something I have wanted to do for a while, so I got the process started. After interviews, background checks, calling on references I was approved for the program. Five months later I got the phone call they had found a little sister too match me up with. I accepted the match, Madison accepted the match and on Sept. 4th we had our first match outing.

Madison is 9 years old, she has Cystic Fibrosis which affects her respirtory system, a learning disability but is so full of life. She can be a little shy but warmed right up to me. She doesn't have a much of an appetite had a couple of bites of her ice cream and was done as for me I had no problem finishing mine.

I am excited for our new adventure together, I look forward to getting to know Madison and most importantly I am excited to finally have a new little sister. After 5 months of waiting match maker match maker finally worked out.