Emma would be so proud!

You Are Cinderella!

Dignified and hard working. With a gentle and soft-spoken manner you have something many people don't. Patience. Even through the moments of heartbreak you're still able to hold onto all of your hopes and dreams. Bide your time; your dream will come true.

Which Disney Princess Are You?

Dean may disagree with some of these alleged attributes!!!

Happy Valentines Day????

So - this season of AMERICAN IDOL was amazing! THere were only a few people in the top 12 who I didn't like! This is one of the FEW shows that Dean and I BOTH like to watch!

Dean almost had a heart attack during the finale tonight - here's a recap of what happened.

Seacrest commented on Randy Jackson's red suit, by asking him if he was celebrating:



I'm sure that to 99.9% of those watching thought that this comment was nothing more than a corny joke - and had forgotten it within 2 seconds (I would have been among that group if the following had not immediately followed!)

My dear husband, who is completely oblivious to all holidays (another post for another time!), started sweating bullets - and with just a small amount of panic says, "Is today Valentine's Day?"

I stifled my laughter and just said, "Are you kidding me? Do you know what month it is? Do you know what MONTH V-day is?"

As these words were coming out of my mouth I realized that this would have been the perfect opportunity to make him THINK that he had forgotten it, hit him with a truck load of guilt, shed exactly two tears (because anymore than that would be overreacting and he MAY start to get annoyed too :-) , and get some new fabulous shoes to make up for it! Good thing for him that it was late (thanks to DVR) and my mind was a bit groggy!

So, to all you calendar illiterate people out there (I know he can't be the only one!) I hope you have a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!

I'm Back....or I will be soon!

Hey guys - we really are alive over here - this past month has been absolutely nuts! When I look in the mirror, I see this lady - it's not a pretty picture!

I promise to post something soon - hopefully this weekend. I am looking forward to the madness being over, and apologize for neglecting this and all other blogs. I hope to get back in the action soon!

We Thank Thee Oh God for a Prophet!

My heart is filled with so much gratitude tonight! What a wonderful conference we had - words cannot describe the feelings that I have experienced the last couple of days. I never had any doubts that President Hinckley was a prophet of God, and the man chosen to lead the church. When I learned that he returned home to our Father, I prayed earnestly that I would have the same confirmation and conviction for the next prophet. Today, as I participated in the Solemn Assembly, the Spirit bore witness to me so powerfully that Thomas S. Monson is the true and living prophet, and that he is the President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. I am so grateful for the Holy Ghost, and the truth that he bears record of. I was amazed as I listened to President Monson speak - I have always loved his talks, and enjoyed his teachings - but this time there was something different about him - almost visible! It was almost like you could SEE that the Mantle had passed on to him - he truly is a Prophet of God!

I am so thankful to belong to a church with living prophets and apostles, and for the Gift of the Holy Ghost, who will bear record of truth and light. What a blessing and comfort the gospel is to me.

It's Here!

Since I was about 13 or 14, I have been in love with Pride & Prejudice - (I am talking serious love too, not just infatuation or a fleeting crush!) However, I was unwilling to shell out all the money that was required to purchase the 6 VHS tapes! I bought the Kiera Knightly version of it a couple years ago, and while I do thoroughly enjoy it, this version is not true to the book and leaves out many (in my humble opinion) crucial details & characterizations. In other words, when I was in need of a good Jane Austen fix - it did not do the trick!

I love modern technology! I was on half.com the other day, and saw the TRUE version of P & P for $19.00 - on DVD, plus a book on the making of the movie! I almost started to cry! I instantly called Heather - and we both invested in this fabulous WORK OF ART (for those of you who don't agree that this is a work of art - you NEED to watch it! Mr. Darcy by himself is worthy of the title!)

Now all that I have to do is find 5+ hours to sit and watch - I'll let you know when that happens. I don't see it happening in the near future - but at least I have it waiting for me! I am SO EXCITED! Anyone up for a GIRLS NIGHT IN?

Let the pain begin!

I feel like I have changed A LOT in the last couple of years. I have grown and matured in many ways, and still have so much growing and maturing ahead of me! There is one area of my life that I have made drastic changes, and I'm so glad that I made the change! I'll take you on that journey!


In high school, I was the girl with about 5 pairs of shoes (Crazy huh! Who knew they were out there!). I had a couple pairs of dress shoes, a pair of tennis shoes, and of course...the flip flops! I was obsessed with flip flops, and what's not to be obsessed about? They were comfy, cheap, and I didn't have to worry about breaking my neck! I didn't really care about shoes! If they were uncomfortable, I wouldn't buy. If I bought a pair of shoes that gave me blisters - I NEVER wore them again. So, you may have guessed by now that high heels were considered as nothing more than a WEAPON used to inflict pain, and I was NOT going to suffer for style!

Sadly (for my feet & bank account) that part of me died about 2 years ago. I'm not really sure why or how, but I still remember the moment. I was in the mall with my daughter, and I saw them. A gorgeous pair of pointy black shoes - about 4 inches tall! I was admiring them, thinking about how sexy they were, but how I could NEVER pull of something like that. I sighed, looked down at my flip flops, and started to return the shoes to the display table. It was then that my body was taken over by the shoe spirits, and I heard myself asking the sales woman to bring me a size 7. I couldn't believe what I was doing!


She brought me the shoes, and from the moment I placed my foot inside, I was a changed woman. As I was walking around in them, I felt strangely powerful! I felt like I could take on the world - nothing could stand in my way! Of course I purchased the shoes, and that was the beginning of my obsession!

Why didn't I discover this sooner! It is amazing what 3-4 inches can do for the legs, especially for girls like me, who have abnormally short legs! It is totally worth any discomfort, blisters, and even blood that may be required for the added style. Not to mention that while wearing a nice pair of heels, I have found it much easier to persuade my husband to do things he doesn't want to! NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE PERSUASIVE POWER OF A WOMAN IN A SEXY PAIR OF HEELS! Consider this lesson learned! I was not totally incorrect in my notions, I still consider them weapons, but now they are my WEAPON OF CHOICE!

I am happy to report that my shoe "wardrobe" has significantly improved over the last couple of years. Here is my latest aquisition, these gorgeous peep toe pumps! Aren't they fabulous?

I wasn't even going to buy them, but of course I just had to try them on! Let me tell you, they CHANGED MY LIFE! Never have I worn a more comfortable pair of high heels! I have never associated heels with comfort...until now! They are 4 inches tall, and they FEEL like they are about 2 - it is amazing! (I really wanted them in red, but that's the problem with shopping at TJ Maxx - cheaper shoes, less of a selection!) I think I am in love!

The Breakfast Club!

So, this post is almost a month late - but better late than never right? OK, so last month, we (Liz, Tricia, Sarah, Julie, and I) went out to breakfast for Julie's Birthday! The food was amazing, and it was so fun to talk and catch up! It was a much needed (and cheap) therapy session (at least for me)! I love these girls! Thanks for the fun time! We really need to do it more often! Thanks for the pictures Tricia (I just copied them off of your blog -hope you don't mind!) We missed you Tasha, Suz & Janna - it just wasn't the same without you there!

So, since ti was Julie's Birthday - its high time that she gets her birthday shout out! I know I'm the worst friend ever - I am always late - and this is no exception! Anyway - Happy late Birthday Jules!

Here are my favorite things about Jules - and some random pictures that I also stole from Tricia's blog (my scanner is not working -so I had to steal them! Sorry again!):






Julie is so much fun! She always livens up a party and makes me laugh. She has a fabulous smile, and is always so much fun to be around!

Julie is really compassionate - she would do anything for you! It's always nice to know that "she's got your back!"




She has these amazing legs that are 18 miles long (I'm not exaggerating either!). I think I've been jealous of them since we met!

She is so pretty too - have you seen her eyes? They are amazing!




Julie has a great eye for style. She always looks so cute, and puts together these great outfits.

SHe is an amazing hair stylist. She has a real talent for it! I remember in high school (before she had any formal training) she was cutting & coloring my hair - and she did a great job! Three words: Frost and Glow! I still can't believe that Tricia and I came out of that with hair that wasn't scary! You have to have mad skills to make "frost & glow" actually look good!

Thanks for the great cut - I love it!


We have had some great times over the years! Thanks for being a great friend! I love ya! Hope you had the best birthday ever!