Kya's Mock-Birthday

Kya's 4th birthday is on Sunday, July 1st. Since we are going to be spending the majority of Sunday in the car, driving to Grandma and Grandpa's house, we thought we would celebrate today. We decided just to tell her today was her "real" birthday, since we didn't want her to expect cake, presents, etc. on Sunday. I felt kind of bad "lying", but it was a special day and Kya was happy.
Jordan woke Kya up this morning(definately before she was ready to get up) to open her presents. It took a few minutes before Ky got into it, since she was half asleep, but she loved her presents. Then Kya, Mom, and Jordan made a green butterfly cake (with lots of sprinkles) together. Kya wanted to spend the entire day just playing games. I tried to get her to go to the park, but she just wanted to stay home. When Dad got home, we had cake (which is what Kya requested for dinner). All in all, it was a good day for Kya. I can't believe my baby is getting so big!

My New Hair

Well, I really was brave this time. Instead of just getting blonde highlights (like I have for the past ten years), I got brown and honey highlights. A girl from church actually did my hair. She works at a really nice salon (& spa), so not only did I get a great cut, color, and style, but I paid an arm and a leg for it! She did a great job though--and I am so excited to have something new. Maybe next time I'll be even more daring! Check it out (my hair is in a pony, so you can't see the cut)

What a CROC?!

Okay, I know we joined the band wagon a little late, but my kids LOVE Crocs! I am definately not the kind of person who can bear to spend $20 on a pair of shoes for my kids--especially when they grow out of them in less than a year. So, Jordan and Kya got theirs at Claire's for $8--they are covered in rhinestones and they are constantly getting compliments on them (I always have to say "they're not "real" crocs", but nobody seems to care). So, after the girls had theirs for about three months, I broke down and bought some for Tys (he is OBSESSED with the girls'--constantly putting them on when it's time to go out). Actually I was out looking for some for my sister Sheri's boys, when I came across these adorable camouflage ones--so that is what Tyson got. I love these shoes for kids. Even Tyson (1-year-old) can put them on and take them off by himself. Gotta love thos Croc-nock-offs!!

Funniest Picture Ever!!!

Nacho Libre--My Review

There have only been a couple movies that I couldn't sit through, and this was one of them. I am a big Jack Black fan, so I was pretty excited to see Nocho Libre. I heard good things about it, and the premise seemed funny. I usually laugh at "stupid humor" (like Napoleon Dynamite, Naked Gun etc.). I was seiously surprised that I didn't like this movie. I am not sure if it was Jack Black's Mexican accent that was so distracting, or the lack of anything funny in the first half of the movie. I turned it off and couldn't watch the rest. Today I will return it to Blockbuster, very disappointed.

Goodbye DLI

Mike gave his notice at work last week! He is leaving DLI after four dedicated years and moving onto a new and exciting project. He and two friends are starting up a new distributing company (which will distribute cell phone accesseries). Mike's official first day at his new "job" is July 6th--a trip to China! He is really looking forward to the new challenge and the potential for amazing growth with a new company.

Ballerina Girl

We spent this weekend at Jordan's very first ballet recital (friday and saturday night). I was really annoyed by her six weeks of additional rehersals, two dress rehersals last week, having to put Jordan's thick hair in a bun a million times, and putting on and washing off make-up for every rehersal; but boy was she cute! Her ballet school performed the story of King Arthur. Jordan's class was the "enchanted trees". Jordan did such a great job remembering every step. I was so proud of my little girl. Jordan loved perfoming, although while I was putting her hair in a bun for the friday show she said "I never want to do ballet again if it means that I have to wear a bun in my hair", I guess Mom isn't gentle enough.

No More Pencils, No More Books. . .

Yeah, school is out for the summer! Jordan is officially a Kindergarten graduate. We are happy to have our little JoJo home for the summer. Now we have swimming lessons and our trip to Canada to look forward to.

About Me

Well, Mom and Dad left this morning, so now I am lonely. It was so nice to have someone around to talk to all day! Anyways, I just thought I would post this survey instead of emailing it out (I know most people don't usually fill it out and send it back). So here are some interesting things about ME!

1. What is your occupation? Mom/Homemaker/Housewife--whatever you prefer.
2. What color are your socks right now? I never wear socks!
3. What are you listening to right now? The Wiggles.
4. What was the last thing that you ate? Soft Tacos.
5. Can you drive a stick shift? A little, but it stresses me out, so I hate it.
6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? PINK--I LOVE PINK
7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Lisa (my sister) I think.
8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, of course.
9. How old are you today? 30--don't remind me!
10. Favorite drink? Milk, rootbeer, raspberry lemonade mmm.
11. What is your favorite sport to watch? College Football or March Madness.
12. Have you ever dyed your hair? Always--I am supposed to be BLONDE.
13. Pets? None, but we are talking about getting a kitten in the fall.
14. Favorite Food? That's a hard one--chicken luau pizza, lasagna, turkey dinner, just about any dessert. . .
15. What was the last movie you watched? Spider Man 3.
16. Least favorite day of the year? Any day that Mike doesn't come home BEFORE the kids go to bed.
17. What was your favorite toy as a child? I LOVED my Barbies (Kirsten and Mike), I also loved my Cabbage Patch Kid (Jeffrey).
19. Hugs or kisses? Hugs AND Kisses.
20. Cherry or Blueberry? Cherry Pie and Blueberry Muffins.
24. Living arrangements? Five people in a two bedroom townhouse--a little cozy.
25. What's on the floor of your closet? I have a shoe organizer in my closet, I also have spare blankets and pillows in there.
26. Who is the friend you have had the longest? That would have to be Ginny (way longer than 8-long years)
27. What did you do last night? Played "Scene It" with Mike, Mom and Dad (Mom and I won).
28. Favorite smell? Vanilla, Coconut, BBQ, Turkey Dinner.
29. What inspires you? Church, strong women, my kids.
30. What are you afraid of? Someone in my family getting hurt--death.
31. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? Cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, pickles--the usual fixins.
32. Favorite car? I love our Jeep Cherokee. I have also been dreaming about a BMW lately.
33. Favorite Dog Breed? I hate dogs.
34. Number of keys on your key ring? 4--including a key to my parents house in Canada for some reason.
35. How many years at your current job? If you call being a mom a job, then 6 yrs--if we are talking taking care of my hubby, then 7 and 1/2 yrs.
36. Favorite day of the week? Saturday--when I finally have some help with the kids AND we always go out to eat on Saturday too.
37. How many states have you lived in? 3 (Idaho, Utah, California)
38. Favorite holiday(s)? Christmas--I LOVE Christmas.
39. Ever driven a Motorcycle or heavy machinery? no, and I don't plan on it.
40. Favorite cereal(s)? Life or Hunny Nut Cheerios with yogurt on top (I lived on that while I was pregnant with Tyson).

Learn something new about me?