Start Fresh with Fall

I keep waiting for life to slow down but it doesn't!! I quit one of my jobs so now I am just crossing (in addition to school and being ma). Alilia is walking everywhere. She is so big. Tati is just doing the usual singing, dancing, pretending. We are very, very excited for Halloween. I love how the weather has changed and cooled down. I love summer but this one was a bit hard so I am not sad to see it go. I am ready to start fresh with fall. I am currently on the whole Atkins thing and have lost a few pounds. I really am trying to hang in there. It is just so hard when I am so busy and hardly ever home. I am on the floor and taking clients at school and I LOVE it!! It really is so much fun. My instructor told me the other day I did the best graduation (certain cut) that she had EVER seen any student do even if they were graduating. I was really happy about that. I had a really good weekend. George and I went on a date friday to see 'The Switch' which was hilarious. Saturday I went with some friends to Park City to shop after school. It was a much needed fun, relaxed weekend.

Camping

Oh Camping. I really, really wanted to go camping this summer. We have had zero vacations with our multiple jobs, school and everyday life. I love camping and was trying to convince my hubby poo just how fun it really is since he has never been. We rounded up the usual suspects (minus a few) and after a MUCH stressful ordeal I finally drove down to Deer Creek and reserved us two spots for five families. Well........ it kinda turned into a disaster. Alilia cried the WHOLE entire night waking up the whole campground. Our air matress had a hole so we slept on the ground. It hailed/ rained. Harkness' boat broke down. And after many years of being married and trying to convince my husband to go camping he stated he would never go again. BOO.

New Hair

BEFORE

AFTER
Notice my little partner in crime is always Tatiana!

Sunshine and Roses

The hair is getting chopped off today people!! I get to be a model for when Vidal Sassoon comes to our school next week so I getting a fresh cut and perhaps a color. I'm ready for something new. Maybe u could have sensed that by my previous posts.
Service act one....check! Now I am just scouting out my next one. Who will be my next lucky victim?

Pity, Party of 1 PLEASE LEAVE

These past four/five months have been among the hardest in my life. I have had a super hard time just getting through the days. We bought a house/ lost most of our friends, bills piled in, had a disaster with Alilia's birthday and have moved into a new ward which I have had a hard time acclimating to. I feel like most of our good friends "broke up with us" when we moved south. "It's not u, it's me" translates into "out of sight, out of mind". I won't even touch on the whole Alilia disaster because it brings tears just thinking about it. I have had such a hard time with this new ward. The older I get, the harder it is to put myself out there again on the friendship market. And when you have a husband who likes to be the prom king he can over shadow even a very, strong personality like mine. I hate being known as George's wife. I feel I have some value beyond that.
I have decided to be done wallowing. No one is going to come to my rescue but me. So my goal is to make a true effort to make some friends in this new ward. Lauren, thanks for being my friend already! I am going to loose myself in service. Our bishop gave this lesson on welfare and he started it by quoting a scripture that says, " And they lived in the manner of happiness". I am going to live in the manner of happiness because it is a decision. I am going to quite focusing on my issues and start helping others. I am changing this negative attitude into a positive one if it kills me! I am going to have a conversation with at least two new people a week at church. I am going to do two acts of service a week. And I am going to be happy damn it! So go me!

Happy Pioneer Day

Racing to the mall; screaming one year old that I just keep shoving suckers too; three year old won't stop grabbing everything and trying it on; spilling orange Julius all over pacsun's floor; Hot Topic guy denying to help me because I don't look like his typical customer; leaving mall feeling very defeated and not even getting what I needed; racing home; being tailgated by a grandma with not one, but three scooby doos hanging from her rear view mirror, George calling to say they won their Rugby game and now in semi finals till 10 pm, getting home stripping all my clothes off the work buck naked for one hour, one more holiday without firecrackers or bbqs.....I'M READY FOR BED!

I should clarify I am taking calls for a non profit charity for work. Nothing scandalous...but I can be naked and no one knows!

Lately

Have you ever gone through something where you just NEED to do something crazy? Life has gotten so repettitive and boring that u need to feel alive again? I am so going through this. I can take a step back and see how grateful I should be but I can't pull myself out of this rut. I have started a new job which is honestly great and an answer to our prayers. I love school and I know I am really good at it. My kids are adorable and so funny. But I'm going crazy. I feel like having a whole Britney Sprears episode and shaving my head. I'm not sure how to get out of this.....?

Today

It is impossible to get a good picture of this little monkey!!!

US

six new teeth (Alilia), crawling and standing (Alilia), third birthday(Tati), third birthday parties(Tati), Hair, hair and more hair(Mel), Work, work and more work (George), 2nd counselor in Elder Quorum (George), Nursery Cordinator (Mel), Side swiped new car (Mel), internet (NONE), BUSY, BUSY, BUSY (ALL).

pretend update

Well friends we are in our new house and it is bliss! We do not have internet until next week so the official post will come then. In the meantime we have, started hair school, bought a car, received two tickets, caused a three car pile up, had a miscarriage (don't feel sad for me...this was so not the right time and I have an IUD in so it was complex) and so much more. Life is in lightning speed right now. I am a little afraid of what is going to happen next... All in all we are pretty great and overwhelmingly grateful!

The end of a chapter in my life

Today was my last day working as a crossing guard for Crestview Elementary and it did not come without tears. I have grown to love these kids so much! Everyday, as I would drive to work I would think, I am so lucky to have this job. The kids say the nicest things to me and today was filled with hugs and even a few tears from them. I brought candy for them and sadly told them that they would have a new crossing guard. They all wanted to know where I was moving to and if it was close. Lots of them told me I was their favorite. It is so sad looking at those little faces and pretty much letting them know I may never see them again. I have watched kids graduate to junior high, younger siblings start kindergarten, braces, glasses, being beat up by bullies, kids passing out, kids scared and running to me for safety, being sick, falls, telling them not to swear, new bikes and so much more. I also have so many "waver friends" who never fail to wave to me from their car as they pass by. I can tell the time by what kids and cars have passed by. There are two boys that I just love that are brothers. I know their home life is pretty rocky and when I first met them they were trying so hard to act tough. I kept thinking what makes an elementary kid think he has to be perceived as tough? I would compliment them on something everyday and tell them to have a great day at school. Pretty soon I was hearing about girlfriends, new clothes and what they were doing each weekend. As I said goodbye to them today they were very quiet and I saw both of their eyes water up. I thought what if I am the only one who wishes them a good day every morning? Who will do it now? I just cried thinking I won't know how these kid's lives turn out. I am so grateful for the opportunity to know each one of them.
When I was in second grade I had a school yard duty named "Rocky". He was an elderly man and he always had candy in his pockets for me. My friends and I would race out to him and sometimes spend the entire recess listening about his wife or stories from when he was young. He was the grandpa I never had. I remember his hands were wrinkly and stubby and he had lost almost all his hair but his hug was the softest thing ever and he always made me feel special. I know this is a little melo dramatic for being the person who crosses the kids across the street but I hope I left a little "Rockiness" with them. Most of all I hope they know I cared.

P.S. I am going to be a home owner in less than two hours. Can I hear a WOO WOO?

It's so close I can taste it....

OOOO people I can feel it now. We close tomorrow!! Can it get any better than this?????........

Wii like to party

I kept thinking that I had a million things to blog about but now that I am actually doing it I forget.:0 Here is the rundown of what has happened as of lately:

I won a Wii and Wii fit from Fresh Values (Albertson's)!! I have never won anything! I only entered once and was picked out of like 500 entries. I am so excited to set it up once we have moved. Apparently my poster is up in the store and I am way too scared to go look at it. I looked like death when I picked up my prize. I hope they take it down soon!

I had to call the Sherriff yesterday because some of my kids I cross came running to me, crying and telling me they saw a women with a gun outside of the school. The place was swarmed with cops and I was yelling to the kids to run home as fast as they could. Turns out it was a fake gun for a play. They are not allowed to bring fake guns either so it really ticks my off that some adult was so stupid to bring it and carry it around. Those kids where so scared. They thought they were going to get shot. I haven't stopped thinking about it. What if it had been a real gun?

We close at the end of this month! I can't wait...we have our walk through tomorrow. I lay in bed and think about how I am going to decorate. Very Very exciting!

Alilia has started jabbering away. She says Mama and Dada all the time. I was laughing so hard because when I put her to bed last night she was yelling, "Dada, Dada!" She already knows he is the softy and will get her out of bed. She wasn't even crying, just yelling with force. What can I say? We have three strong headed girls in our house.

Tatiana is 90% potty trained. Can I get a HIP HIP HOORAY? I am so tired of spending money on pull ups. I am so pround of my big girl!

I know there is more..but I guess I will just have to post more later...tata...

Things I'm gonna miss...

In less than a month we will be moving! As exciting as that is there is also so much I will miss about living in Millcreek:

All my friends living within a 2 mile radias

impromtu late night movies with the girls

girls night

Our ward- we have been in it since Tati was 4 months old, it is basically all she has ever known

three hour playgroup for Tati on Wed during which I lunch with friends

our great neighbors on both sides

my WONDERFUL AWESOME job. I love my kiddos that I cross

Some things I am looking forward to

going from 800 sqft to 2500 sqft

a fenced in backyard for the kiddos to go crazy

having an office/ craft room

brand new....did I mention brand new, never been lived in?

meeting new people

decorating for the first time. Like actually buying stuff

living in a city that still feels like the country. It is dead quiet at night and I love it.

I am sensing some, well I don't know what, from my friends. I know it is sad that we won't be within walking distance but can't we still be friends? It seriously isn't that far!!!! We are happy and I hope you can be happy for us. I hope you visit and hang out with us just as often. This is not good bye at all. At least not to me, hopefully not to you.

Hair and there

Dear Friends,
Well I am officially starting hair school this March. I am going to night school so it will take two years but I have to admit I am so excited!! I should have done it so long ago as many of you know. I always wanted to but I was afraid of the stigma that came with being a UTAH HAIR GIRL. No offense to anyone. Now here I am, mother of two, 28 and just starting. I still think I am gonna rock. We all have talents and I think this is one for me. So many exciting things happening to our family. I can hardly keep my excitement in! Please let me know if you would like to book your appointment two years in advance. I have a feeling it might fill up fast...:)
Love,
ME

The Second Time Around

Okay here goes round two folks. We are under contract for a townhouse in Saratoga Springs! After much searching in every city we actually decided we love Saratoga Springs. The townhouse is actually a lot bigger than any of the houses we were looking at. It is 2500 sft so we have room to grow. I love the fact that it is brand new and never been lived in. I've never even owned a new car! I am in love with it and lay in bed dreaming about when we actually move in. We are scheduled to close Feb.12. Here's to hoping it actually works this time!!

P.S. Dear Millcreek friends, You know I love you and if you love me the 28 minute drive won't be a big deal! I'm not dying...just relocating:)

Christ's Birthday

Christmas was filled with fun as u can see by these faces. We were blessed and enjoyed hanging out as a family and with friends!