The Love Birds

Lets try this again......

2012-01-17T10:12:00.004-07:00

Yes I know it has been close to a year.. At first I thought I could go back and play catch up, but that's not likely to happen so I will just start from today.....

We had a little family fun day yesterday seeing how there ways no school or work.. Thank you Mr King! so we kicked it as a little family. Watched a few movies, went to lunch, then off to classic skating, ice cream and then back home for one more movie and then off to bed....

FYI: life keeps being good to us :)

Funny little lady

2011-04-14T08:01:00.001-06:00

Ele thinks her big brother and a golf ball are sooo funny.

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Baby, Baby , Baby... FOOD

2011-03-02T11:37:00.003-07:00

So one of my BFF's makes her own baby food. And I being the domestic goddess I am said hey I can do that. I must say it is so easy and kinda fun. And Miss Ele loves it too. So that's a bonus.
I do it about once a mouth and get about 40 2oz jars of food. Then I just pop them in the freezer and we are good to go. I must say I feel a little like Maratha but not as mean :)
We get a bountiful basket (www.bountifulbaskets.org) 2 times a month and I just use whatever fruit and Veggies from that I can for her food. Its cheap and works out great

A Major Award

2011-02-13T20:23:00.006-07:00

In my many years I have never won to anything. (unless you count Danny!!) Never a spelling bee, coloring contest , Prom Queen.
Until now............

That's right. The blue ribbon. Our ward had a bake off and I made little Lemon Tarts. "Little Ele's" They were a hit. I am not a fan of lemon at all but Danny loves lemon. I used his moms pie crust recipe and a lemon curd I got from my sister in law.
I know its a little silly but I was so excited you would have thought I won Prom Queen. Zack came right home and hung the ribbon on the fridge. It was a great moment for this little Bird family!

Kinda feel bad....

2011-02-04T12:08:00.005-07:00

I had the biggest mom moment last night. I had made a wonderful new dish for dinner last night (thank you Jen) I felt like a chef at a fine Italian restaurant.

The boy who has been know to be a picky eater has been trying hard to eat what ever we fix. (Yes we may or may not be giving him a check off list that he can put a bird sticker by if he eats all his dinner.) So as we were eating this delightful dish Zack just couldn't do it. He was trying but keep gaging at the 1/4 of a mushroom and 1/8 of tomato that was mixed in with the chicken and pasta. Long story short I made him sit at the table and eat it all. When he saw me taking a picture and laughing he started to cry. That only made me laugh harder. I know I am mean mom.

When Danny got home from work and ate he asked Zack what he thought of dinner. Zack told him how great it was and he liked it a lot. So Danny said "you can have some of mine if you want? ""oh no I am OK. but it was way good!" Love him.

I did have a flash back of being about his same age sitting at the counter eat cold baking squash. Oh it was so bad. And Zack was right about the gaging you don't mean to your stomach just makes you do it...

* I 'm not that mean. Notice what he is drinking?? Yep left over from our trip to Maceys.

Here we go....

2011-02-01T11:25:00.005-07:00

Well Here we are. A new year new me..Well we will see I wanted to go back and post all the pictures from the last 5 months but that's going to take way to much time. So I am just starting with today and maybe I'll throw some of the old pics in here and there.
So this is what we have been up to.

Helen: I cant believe she is already 5 months old. It has gone so fast. She is such a fun little thing. She is all girl. She is happy happy or sad as could be. She loves her baby food and is plumping right up :)

Me: Same old thing. I am loving being home. I miss my friends from work, but there is no place Id rather be then home with my little family. i am lucky that Danny is such a hard worker and that I am able to stay home.

Danny started a new job right after Ele was born. Its called Whole Sale Match. He is enjoying it and is happy to still be working with at least one of his brothers. He also ran his first Marathon. He did great :)

Zack is loving school. It is crazy to me that he is already in 2ND grade, and half way done. He is such a boy. All he ever talks about it is sports. Football, Basketball, Baseball, you name it. Oh yes and we love love us a little Jimmer :)
He is such a great big brother. Helen lights up when he walks in the room or holds her.. It

So there is the quick version of what we have been up to. One of my many goals this year is to be a better Blogger so we will see...

Helen Birds New Born Pictures

2011-01-29T13:15:00.004-07:00

A sneck peak

2010-09-02T14:56:00.003-06:00

We had Helen's new born pictures taken yesterday. It was so much fun. Mandi was so great with Ele and took so much time to get everything just right. We cant wait to see how they all turned out but here is the one we have now...

Baby Helen Bird

2010-08-31T21:50:00.002-06:00

Please Welcome Miss Helen Bird:
August 22, 2010
7 lb 2 oz
18.5 in
7:58 am
These are just a few of her first pictures. We have lots more that will be coming soon. Sorry some are turned the wrong way I couldn't flip them. I will work on it. But for now please enjoy baby Ele

Zack's Shack

2010-08-10T10:34:00.000-06:00

We are still here :)

2010-07-21T12:19:00.004-06:00

I know I know its been way to long. We are still alive. We have been having a fun and BUSY summer. Here is what we have been up to...
Zack had a birthday 7 years old. I cant believe how fast time goes.
Danny and I went back to Sacramento with some of his mission friends
Zack made a mini movie for the Church. We will let you know if anything ever comes of it.
I went on a little girls trip with some of my friends from work :)
We had the Bird Family 4Th of July. (Zack is loving all these cousins that he has now and all the fun sleepover)
A yard sale or 2
A few ward parties out in the backyard
Oh yes we have been getting ready for little miss Ele :)
Fun BBQ with my family
A few baby showers
My mom has been helping me with the baby bedding.
All in all so far so good. We only have 32 more days and then Helen Bird will be here. We have a C-section all set and ready for Aug 22 at 7:30 am.
Hope you have all been having a fun summer too :)

1st Grade comes to an end

2010-05-28T15:14:00.003-06:00

Well its that time of year again. SCHOOL is out. I cant believe my baby will be in second grade. He is just getting way to big. He loved 1st grade and had such a good year.

( This may be the only pregnant pic I dare put up of myself. I am a cow)

They had a dance festival

Rock it little man

Colin Micheal Sorensen

2010-05-12T19:46:00.002-06:00

He is here.................

Mike and Andrea had their baby May 11,2010 he weighted in at 6lbs5oz 19 in. He was a stubborn little thing and didn't want to come all that bad. He gave Andrea a hard time but she was amazing and hung in there. The new little Sorensen Family is doing great.
I am so happy for them. He is such a doll. Its amazing how much you can love someone so much so dang fast.

Oh my little man....

2010-04-25T14:44:00.003-06:00

I know every mom feels like they have the best kids in the world and the best husband in the world. But I actual do..
Zack has always been my little man and for about 5 years he was the only man in my life. To him I was the one the one who he looked up to and did everything for him.

Well fast forward a year and look what we have....

All he wants is to be just like his dad. The other day he got out of the shower and said oh I need shave so he got all the stuff out and went for it. (I made sure that the razor was covered so he didn't cut himself)

Zack and Danny will also have piano nights where they play the piano and just mess around. I feel so lucky to have them both in my life. I was so blessed to have Zack he has been such a blessing in my life. I always thought that if I never got married or had any more kids that my life would still be great because of the little man. Now that I have Danny my life has only got better. The way he loves Zack and the way Zack loves him melts my heart. I just never knew how happy I could be.

I know its been far far to long....

2010-04-18T20:22:00.005-06:00

I cant believe it has been a year. Wow how time flys. I cant believe all that has happened. This has been such an amazing year. I am so lucky to have such an amazing husband, the worlds best little man and the soon to be best little lady ever.

A few weeks ago school wanted each grade to raise $86.00 for a Wheelchair for 3rd world country's. Well Zack wanted to buy his own so he opened Zack's Shake a cookie and lemonade stand. We were worried he was not going to earn the money, boy were we wrong in just 2 days he made $238.00.He was so happy we were so proud of him.

Yes we are having a GIRL!!!! We are so so excited. She is growing big just as she should and everything seems to be good with her. I am as well big as ever. We cant wait for our little Helen "Ele" to get here.

p.s. don't plan on seeing any pregnant pics of me I am a little tubby and only get bigger with each day, but hey that's what should happen right:)

Baby Baby

2010-03-03T11:15:00.002-07:00

Here is a pic of our little baby................. one more week. We have an 80% guess of what we think our little baby is but going back to be 100%

#2

2010-02-12T12:11:00.002-07:00

Yes that's right we are adding another Bird to our little nest. We are due around August 27,2010. I am 12 weeks. This baby is so different from Zack. I was never sick a day with him and this baby has been making me so so sick. I have been feeling better this week so I am hoping the sickness is gone :)
We went to day to hear the heartbeat. It was so neat. We took Zack with us and he was loving it. He has me convinced it is twins!! Wow I don't know what I would do if it was.(I'm going with just the one) We are going to find out in three weeks if its a girl or boy. I am feeling GIRL. Only because this pregnancy is so so different then with Zack. But we will know soon :)
Danny has been so good to put up with my crazy ups and downs and throwing up the 10lbs i have already put on. He is even good with the fact that by 8 o'clock I am pooped and ready for bed.
Zack is so excited too. He rubs my belly everyday and talks to the baby. He is hoping its a girl too.
Well we will keep up you to date on all things baby:)

Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper on The Jay Leno Show (video)

2010-01-28T22:00:00.001-07:00

Biggest Loser trainer Bob Harper on The Jay Leno Show (video)

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The BIggest Loser

2010-01-28T21:49:00.002-07:00

Its that time again. Oh how I love my Tuesdays. I love this show so so much. It may have a tiny bit to do with yes you know lets say it now BOB yes my lover Bob Harper. Danny is more then OK with my love for another man. He came into this marriage knowing that I would always love Bob. Anyway back to the point. I love this show. I love that these people are changing their lives for the better and all the hope it gives them. I could go on for days and days about this show but I will stop now. Just watch the show

Christmas and the end of 2009

2010-01-03T10:27:00.002-07:00

Wow I am amazed at how fast this year has gone. It has been a amazing year. Even with all the fun happy good things that have happened I am sure glad this year is over. I am looking forward to 2010. I think this year is going to be great :)
Here is a wrap up for the year.

Grandpa Wally

2009-12-09T12:12:00.001-07:00

Wallace Allan Danielson

1925 ~ 2009

Our wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, Wallace Allan Danielson, lifelong resident of Springville, Utah, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2009. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

He was born in Springville on April 7, 1925 to Axel and Clarice Danielson, the oldest of four children. He was a very caring brother and son. He attended schools in Springville and graduated from Springville High School in 1943. He attended Brigham Young University. He enlisted in the United States Army Air Corps and served in the Philippines during World War II. He was proud to serve his country and received an honorable discharge at the conclusion of the war.

Upon returning to Springville he met and married his lifelong and eternal companion, Phyllis Kindred. They were married June 4, 1948. Their marriage was solemnized in the Manti Temple on April 25, 1964. Together they had five daughters; Colleen, Kaye, Karen, Nedra, and Nancy who died as an infant.

He was a faithful member of the LDS church and was known as an outstanding ward and stake financial clerk. He was respected for his honesty, integrity and efficiency. He also served for many years as a member of the Hobble Creek Stake High Council. His most cherished calling was serving for 61 years as the Patriarch of his family.

Allan worked for Geneva Steel in accounting and industrial engineering for over thirty years until the plant closed. He then worked as an accountant for Water Works in Salt Lake City and at the Spanish Fork Foundry. He was always a dependable and valued employee and was appreciated and well liked by his fellow workers.

He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He had the amazing capacity to make every family member feel like they were Grandpa Wally's favorite. For over thirty five years Allan, along with Phyllis, organized a family campout to Wasatch Mountain State Park. These annual campouts became the highlight of many family traditions that will be cherished by his family and continued for generations to come.

Of Allan's many hobbies, two of his most favorite were playing Rook and golfing. His happiest moment on the course was the day he scored an ace on hole number 10 at Hobble Creek while playing with his sons-in-law.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, daughters Colleen Thurston-Riverton, Utah; Kaye (Scott) Frischknecht-Centerville, Utah; Karen (Chris) Sorensen-Springville; Nedra (Todd) Asay- Aloha, Oregon; a brother Gene; 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter Nancy, his parents, his brother DeMar, his sister Audrey, and twin great grandsons.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hobble Creek West Stake Center, 555 South 600 East, Springville, Utah. A viewing will be held on the evening of Thursday, December 10th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Wheeler Mortuary, 211 East 200 South, Springville. Friends may also visit from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. prior to funeral services at the church. Interment will be in the Springville Evergreen Cemetery.

Family Pictures

2009-11-29T20:22:00.013-07:00

We just had some family pictures done this weekend. Thank you to Jen who was a good sport and took them for us. Now I can get my Christmas cards ready and in the mail. So be watching for them sometime this week :)
You can see the camera is not always are friend. Zack is in a stage (I hope it goes away soon) that just doing a normal smile will not do. Anyway we had fun and here are a few of them.....

* Please email me with your address so I can get you a little Holiday wish nancybird09@gmail.com

A weekend in St Geroge

2009-11-13T11:55:00.007-07:00

Last weekend we went down to St George so Danny, my mom and Kim could run the Snow Canyon half Marathon. (I didn't run because of my dumb knees) We had such a great time. Its always nice to have a fast little trip.

So I have started a new job. I am still at the Dentist office but just doing something new. I now do the kids hygiene. I am now working 9-5 three days a week. I love it it is so much fun. I still have Thursday and Friday off so that is nice. Danny and Zack have both been so good to help out.

I just have to say how much I love being married. I am married to the best man in the world. I am thankful for him everyday. I know some people think they might have the best husband but I am sorry to say that yours my be good but he takes second place to mine... Today we have been married 7 months and I couldn't be any happier.

Happy Halloween

2009-11-02T14:15:00.000-07:00

From Elvis to a Vactaion Couple we had a great Halloween

A new sister!!!!

2009-10-17T09:52:00.002-06:00

Good news in the Sorensen house. My brother Curt is getting married. Annie is the lucky lady. I am so happy for them. They are so cute and so happy. I wish nothing but the best for them. December 19,2009 is the big day. Cant wait

She wanted to Kiss me

2009-10-08T13:12:00.002-06:00

Zack does not look a thing like me. He is smarter at 6 then I am at 27. He is athletic, funny, I could go on and on about all the ways he is not like me. Why oh why did the one thing he got form me have to be girl (mine was boy) crazy? He loves them and they love him right back. He is in 1st grade and I am already worried about the years to come.
First it was that he was holding hands with two girls under the desk in class so the teacher wouldn't see. Then I went to pick him up early one day and when I walked into the lunch room there is Zack on a lunch table with 13 girls and just him. He then had to hug them all. One poor little girl some how was missed and she broke down crying saying, " please Zack don't go" Then one of the little girls volunteered to walk him to class so he could get his backpack. Then she hopped on his back and he gave he a little lift. I am walking next to them feeling a little out of place.
Everyday when I pick him up I know the first thing he is going to talk about is his ladies... Becca, Kate, Annalee, and so on. One day he said," Mom Becca told me she loved me. and asked if I loved he too. I told her I did because I do."
Yesterday was nothing new. I was hoping it would be a few more years (10 maybe) before he told me this. "Mom today when I was with my reading tutor she asked if she could kiss me" you better not have kissed her. "mom I told her no" How old is she? "2nd grade"
I have no idea what we are going to do with him. Cross your fingers he doesn't have a baby before Danny and I do.

Fall is here

2009-09-30T13:03:00.002-06:00

I don't know about the rest of you but I am so happy its fall. I love love summer, but there is always something refreshing about fall. A new start if you will. Kids are back in school, bed times are back in force, the gym is calling once again begging you to get your lazy but back. If you live in good old Utah Valley The roar of the Cougar is in full swing. All in all life is good.

So this is what we have been up to the last month.
* Went camping in a tent not just once but twice. Once with our ward and then with my family
*Went to St George for a few days to get away. It was so much fun went biking and ate (what we do best)
* Been to a few flag football games, started Piano. Still loving the little ladies way way to much. Danny is still saying he gets that from me, kinda true.
* Supporting our might BYU Cougars
* A little fight with the Swine Flu/some new bug/sinus infection
*Enjoying our little life as Birds. Life is good :)

Back to school

2009-08-27T11:01:00.004-06:00

Now that school is back and summer is done I am hoping things will slow down a little and I can get back to blogging.
Zack started first grade last week and is loving it. I don't know why I was even worried that he would have a hard time making new friends. He is Mr social. As of yesterday he was holding hands with two girls under the desk so the teacher wouldn't see. So should I be worried about him making friends? No. Should I worry about him for other reasons? YES. I guess he is a little to much like me in some ways.

Life for the Love Birds has been a little crazy. Good but crazy. We turned our garage into a apartment and 4 BYU students are moving in this weekend. So that is has taking a lot of time trying to get ready for that. SO far married life is great. I love having my own little family. Zack is happier then ever and I couldn't wish for anything more. (well maybe a baby, but that will have to wait for a few more months. Unless I can trick Danny) I am so lucky to have such a great husband and little man. I have a great job that I love with great people . The best family and good friends. Life is good :)

I could not get these is the right order sorry.

Zack on his way to get his two front teeth pulled. Notice the two front teeth are now one

Zack being zack on the first day of school Loves the gas just like his mama

Yet another Zack move
Dr Hillam getting the teeth out

How cute is he?

First day of school

Still a little numb. He did great no crying from this little man!

Bad Blogger

2009-07-12T12:15:00.002-06:00

I know I should be kicked out of the blogging world club. I don't know why I have been so bad at it.
We have been having a great summer. (If you don't count the rain every time we try to have a party out back.)
In the end of June we ran the Wasatch back. It was fun the weather was not the best but still nice. This is the 4Th time I have ran it and I don't think I will do it again next year. It's not that its not fun but just need a break from it. But if my family all did it again I'm sure they could talk me into it. So we will see

I have been working a few days a week and I love it. The girls I work with are the best and I could not ask for better Doc's. I still have lots of time to be with the little man.

Zack just finished swimming lessons. He did so good. I am hoping he will become super good and make us lots of money.(come on times are ruff whatever we can do for a few extra bucks)

I cant believe that summer is almost over. It has gone by so fast. It has been so fun to be a little happy family. I love Danny so much. I am so lucky to have him. He is a great husband and a amazing dad. Zack loves him so much. It is so fun to see them together and something we have been waiting for for so long.

I am going to get better at blogging

6 years

2009-06-08T12:41:00.003-06:00

My my how time fly's . Zack turned 6 years old last Monday. I cant even believe it. He is such a joy in so many peoples lives. I am so lucky to be his mom. I love him so much.
We had a little birthday party with 7 of his little friends. They had a lot of fun. They swam, played baseball and ate cupcakes. I am sorry to say I still have no pics to post. we have to get a camera. It's driving me crazy to not have one. I do have some video so maybe I'll post that later.
Just want to wish my little man a Happy 6Th birthday!!!!

crazy life

2009-05-28T15:01:00.005-06:00

I have been one bad blogger. I am so sorry. Things have been kind of crazy. I went back to work at the dentist office. I am working for Dr Hillam. He is so so nice. It is perfect because it is 2 blocks from our house so I can just walk. It only takes 4Min's. I just work 3 days a week. Monday all day. Tuesday and Wednesday till 1:00. I get about 20 hrs a week. Its just right. It will be great once Zack is in school all day.
We don't have a camera right now so all you will be getting for the next little while is just movies. Here are a few to tickle your fancy.
Zack just finished kindergarten. He did so well and loved it. I think he is going to miss all his little friends he made, but we know Zack and know he will have no problem making new friends at his new school next year.
Also he is playing T-ball so here is a little clip of him doing that too.
My work ran a little race and so Zack and I did it. It was a 5k and he did good. We did have to walk some of the time, he was a little worried his legs might fall off. We got lucky they didn't. Danny wanted to run a few more miles so he ran to the race and cheered us on. It was so fun to have someone at the end of the race waiting for us.
We are loving being a little family. I am so thankful everyday for Danny and the blessing he is to our lives..
Well I will try to be a better blogger.

married Life

2009-05-08T14:26:00.007-06:00

Well so far so good...... We are having fun. It has been kinda crazy. The day we got married was the perfect day. The weather was nice. The temple was amazing. I loved walking into the room and seeing all of our loved ones dressed in white. It meant the world to us to have so many people that love us there.
Then we came out took lots and lots of pictures (we don't have them yet) and then we went to Scaldoni's for the wedding luncheon. My brothers both gave a little talk as well as my dad. It was so sweet. Then Danny and Devin sang as song. After the song Devin gave a little talk about Danny and then his sisters gave a cute little talk followed up by his dad, Leland. It was fun to hear what they had to say.
Then we hopped in the car and drove to Vegas. That was one long drive..............
The next morning we left the Trump Hotel and were off to the Las Vegas Airport to catch our plane to Puerto Vallarta Mexico. We actually made it safely to our resort in Nuevo Vallarta called the Grand Mayan. It was beautiful. There were so many restaurants, pools, types of transportation around the resort (i.e. Boats, Gondolas, Train, Buggie Carts). The pool's went on forever and they had the best frozen lemonades. The gym/spa was so nice too. We (Danny) spent a few hours each day in the spa/sauna and steam room relaxing...We ate and ate and then ate some more. One of our favorite classes was an aqua spin class. It was just like Spin class but in the water on modified bikes. We also had a massage out side in a private cabana. It was all so fun. Time just went by way to fast.
Then after a week of fun it was time to come back home :( To bad our canceled flight happened to be in AZ and not in Mexico! Once we made it home it was time to get ready for the open house. We worked non-stop for the next four days getting things ready with the help of our both of our families!!!!!! Cleaning the house, working in the yard, cleaning the pool and so on. Once Saturday came and it was still raining and we could see it was not going to stop so we had to change things up and move the open house inside. Who would have guessed that in late April it would rain, hail, and snow all in the same day? When all was said and done it turned out perfect. We could not have done it with out all of our families helping us. Danny's brothers mowing the lawn (not to mention the next door neighbors lawn too! His lawn was so long and it was bugging me so Greg went ahead and did it too. Thanks!) My brothers were busy washing the windows. My mother, mother-in-law and sister-in-laws were cleaning, planting flowers, tying and making bows and doing so much more.
Thank you to all that came. It was so fun to see you and have a moment to chat with each of you.
Now that the wedding stuff is all over we are now just playing house. Dad, Mom and son. It's amazing. I have what I have wanted and waited for my whole life. I am so lucky. Danny is the best thing in the world and I love him so much. Zack has also done so good with all of the "changes" that have transpired. We didn't know how he would do but it seems like he has also wanted this forever too. He wakes up before Danny goes to work so he can say good bye to his Dad and can't wait for him to get home from work. All in all my life is great...what else could I want? Nothing!!!!!

One night we took a little boat ride out to this neat remote place that had no power or running water to eat dinner and watch a show that was just incredible.

ABOVE: This is why I gained 3lbs...I loved their french toast breakfast buffet!

my handsome husband
Just on the beach
Our last night

say good bye
our view
that was a water slide

Danny getting some sun

what I did best
I had to add this shot...taking your own pic!

2009-05-06T11:26:00.003-06:00

So yes i have changed our blog. I will updated it soon. I am just waiting to get some pics. We are having such a fun time with our new little family. Thank you for all of your help with the wedding and for coming to our open house. Love ya

From the Love Bird

2009-04-12T08:41:00.002-06:00

We are on our way to St George. Then to Vegas to hop on a plane to Nuevo Vallarta Mexico. So I will talk to you in a few weeks!!!!!

Less then 2 weeks

2009-03-31T17:03:00.000-06:00

I love my mom

2009-03-24T10:02:00.003-06:00

Many of you know I am the only girl in my family. Growing up I wished from time to time that I had a sister like all of my friends. That would never last that long because I have the worlds best mom. Who was not only my mom but my best friend.
My mom was always mom first but best friend was so close. I could always talk to her about anything growing up and even now I still do. I can only think of one time when I was like oh my gosh I don't like my mom and that was my only 17 year old fault. (don't stay out to late or your mom will come get you a 2am from your boyfriends house)
My friends always felt welcome in our home and could talk easy with my mom. Even if she caught you making out she would still love you. Right Erin. Or if you wanted to drive past a boys house she was on it.
I have been so lucky to have such a wonderful mother like her. Over the past 6 years our friendship has grown even more. She was the one who would rub my tired fat feet when I was great with child. She was also the one that said, " Nancy I love you and know your sad but you need to get out of bed put down the cookies and live." We would go on walks after work everyday. She went to my baby classes with me she was and still is my rock.
I am going to miss her so much when we move. I know I am only ten minutes away from her but I have only been 10 steps away from her. Its going to be hard and I will miss her like crazy.
I hope if I have a daughter some day I can be as good as a mom to her as my mom is to me. I love you mom. Thanks for being the worlds best mom and best friend all in one!

Less then a month

2009-03-14T09:19:00.002-06:00

Wow time goes fast when you are in love and getting ready for a wedding (kinda gay I know but true)
So we went down to St George for our Bridals yesterday. We wanted to do all the temple picture early so the day we get married we don't even have to worry about it we can get the shoots with the family and go. It was an amazing day the weather was perfect and the day could not have gone better.
Mikki is great and I know the pictures will turn out great. My camera is broken :( I want to get a new one in the next month. Anyway we did get one of us that my mom took with my phone..

40 more days

2009-03-04T10:16:00.002-07:00

Yes it is true only 40 more days then I will become Mrs Bird. I can't wait I am so excited. We have got so much done and now it seems we are just finishing things up. It seems like I have waited so long for this day to come. Its has been 6 years and well worth the wait. I love Danny so much he is such an amazing man. One of the good things about being older when you get married and for that fact being married once already is that going into you know that it's going to be hard. When you are 18 you have rose colored glasses on and think nothing could ever go wrong. I think Danny and I both know its going to be hard and different for both of us. We have both been alone for a long time and have a set way of doing things. One is not better then the other(well mine just a little) I just can't wait I am so excited. I just cant wait. I will get my little family after all.

The life of a 5 year old

2009-02-26T13:08:00.003-07:00

I some times wonder how a little 5 year old could be your best friend. I have the best little man in the world. I love to have our Zacky mommy dates. The other night we did a little shopping and then went to dinner.
We had to go and get his little suit fitted for the wedding. He was just so big. You could see in his eyes how cool and big he felt. He stood so tall and still so the man could get it just right.
We did a few other thing and then after a big bump on the head form the Gap we were off to dinner. He wanted to go to the Trolley. We shared a banana milkshake and both had hamburgers. It's amazing to me that you can have so much love for someone. He is such an out going kind and loving kid. He loves anyone and everyone he meets. You say hi and he is your new best friend.
You know the song that says " have I done any good in the world today?" well I may not do to many things right but I think I have done at least one thing right in my life and that is Zack.

A few pictures..............

2009-02-16T10:00:00.001-07:00

25 Random Facts

2009-02-10T09:36:00.002-07:00

I am kinda of boring but here are 25 Random Facts about me.................

#1: I hate St Patrick's Day. It freaks me out little green men.

#2: I love love Valentines day. I love being in love and love the idea of love.

#3: I have lots of weird corks about me. The blinds have to be open in the day and shut at night.

#4: There are different trash cans for different things. A pop can can not go in the bathroom trash.

#5: When a holiday is done its done take down your stuff. (this on is not my fault its a learned thing)

#6: I wish I could have my own music video

#7: I want to be on a soap opera

#8: I would love to go on Dancing with the Stars

#9: I love having one child. I do want lots more kids but I love that Zack is my best friend.

#10: I hate the snow

#11: I love being the little sister. I have the best brothers in the world

#12: I love to be pampered. If I had lots of money I would go to the spa once or twice a week

#13: I hate ants. They freak me out I would take snakes over ants any day

#14: I hate body hair. Any and all.

#15: I like being the boss. Ask my family I am always bossing people around. But I think I do it in a nice way:)

#16: I would still play with Barbies if I could

#17: I wish I could work at the Dentist office and still be home with Zack.

#18: I don't like sports cars all that much. If someone gave it to be I would drive it for a few days then turn it in for a Volvo

#19: My mom is my best friend in all the world.

#20: I am super open minded. I think it has to do with all the things I have gone through in the last 6 years

#21: I want to be a cool mom

#22: I think about my weight more then I should. Yet don't do that much about it

#23: I wish I was smart

#24: I would love to own my own bakery someday

#25: I hate the dark. When Zack and I are home alone I have to keep the lights on down stairs.

2009-02-04T16:06:00.003-07:00

So this is how I been feeling the last few days. So today I went in and yes you guessed it I had a 2 hour root canal. I have had a few in the past ( I have the worlds worst teeth) and they have hurt but nothing like this. I could feel the whole thing.He keep getting me numb but my tooth was so infected that it didn't matter.

On the upside I did get to have the Happy Gas :) and watch a movie. Still kinda a crappy way to start the day. I do however love my dentist and will still go back. It was not his fault it hurt just my lucky day.

It still hurts now but I hope in a few days it will be in tip top wedding shape (unlike my fat little body)

2009-01-31T17:30:00.002-07:00

This is my life right now........ Zack, wedding, Danny, Zack, Zack , Danny. Zack wedding,wedding Zack , Danny maybe gym. I am enjoying so much. They last few days we have got a lot done. The invites are on their way and we should be able to get them Tuesday. We have all the tables, Charis, linens, lighting, plates, sups, napkins, food ordered, flowers, dress, shoes. Well you get it. My mom and I are having so much fun. We are liking all the same things and not fighting with each other, not that we ever do. Danny has also been a great help. He is good with whatever I like but will say what he thinks.
In fact right now I am running back to the mall to grab Zack's cloths for the temple. So fun........

Sorry I know this is boring but this is what I am up to.

Snow :(

2009-01-26T13:55:00.002-07:00

Will this snow ever stop? I was so happy when it was raining this weekend. I Was thinking to my crazy little self. Yes It is over the snow is melting and I can so our grass( some how our grass is still as green as ever. Thanks to papa) Then when I woke up yesterday I looked outside and nope its back. I just hate it. I want it to be summer, even spring would be fine with me. Just stop with the snow.
I know I know I live in Utah it should snow. Well it has snowed and so now it can stop. I need the sunshine. I need that little extra happiness it brings to you. The joy of opening your window to enjoy the fresh air. I need it. Plus Danny and I are having our open house outside so I need it to start being nice so I can get out and start working in the yard.
Please pray for sun shine :)

I do Love that little man in the picture :)

Its all about 44

2009-01-20T18:41:00.004-07:00

What a day. I have been looking forward to this day. But I had no idea I would feel the way I did. I was so touched and could not help from having a tear or two run down my face. It's not just because I voted for Barack Obama. But what it means in our country. When you stop to think that 60 years ago he would not have even been able to eat at anyplace. Vote. Being the President of The United States of America would have never even been a question.
I love that we live in a world that anything is possible. That you can be anything you want in this world. I am proud to be an American on this day more then I have ever been in my 26 years.

Bad Blogger

2009-01-13T16:39:00.003-07:00

I know I am sucking at blogging the last few weeks. My mind has been on other things. Only 90 more days. Still a long time but I think it will go fast. We have so much to do. I know I am not the first girl to ever get married, so I don't want to bore you with all the details but we are having fun. I will try to be better!

2009-01-06T09:30:00.001-07:00

April 13, 2009

Let is snow

2009-01-02T17:47:00.002-07:00

Those of you that know me know I am not much of a snow gal. In fact I hate the snow. I hate being cold. I hate being wet. I hate the way you smell wet. All in all just not a big fan of winter. So this morning when my family said we are going sledding I was not to excited. First of I don't own any snow cloths. I have a coat but its not a snow coat. I don't have boats I don't have pants. The only gloves I have are the kind that you buy one size fits all. I would much rather have a pool party. In fact I have more swim suites then I know what to do with. I could let the whole neighborhood wear them. Anyway back to the snow. I did not want to go, but being the great sport I am I did it. You know what it was so much fun. Zack was loving it. My mom even got into it and went down a few times. This in no way is going to make me a snow bunny but for today I didn't hate the snow.

Christmas :)

2008-12-30T09:54:00.001-07:00

I love Christmas. I am as bad as Zack I cant sleep on Christmas Eve. We had a great day.

Accutane

2008-12-22T09:54:00.002-07:00

Thank you this is my last month of this stupid thing. I was starting to think oh yes this is not so bad. Wrong. I went in and the Doc said, : hey why don't we up your last month just to knock it all out for good" I"m think yes that sounds great.Seeing how I was doing good my face wasn't dry and I was thinking I looked as hot as ever why not. So we did and guess what the dryness is back. I hate it I am so mad. I just pray that when we go to get our engagement pictures it's all better and these 5 months of face hell have payed off. Oh the things we do for beauty.

Friends

2008-12-18T09:06:00.002-07:00

I know a lot of people think they have the best friends in the world, but I am sorry you don't. I do. I have such a great group of friends. They have been there for me so many times over my life I would be lost with out them. Some I have been friends with sense birth and some from the good old days of Sage Creek. Others I meet in middle school and some in the last few years. I am so grateful to have each one of them in my life.
Over the years we have still stayed close. We have seen each other through the good and bad times of life. The happiness of marriage, the sadness of divorce, New babies, loved ones lost, And new loves. I just want to say thank you for having the BEST FRIENDS in the world.

Once a month we try to get together and do something. It started with lunch then as more kids came into the picture we had to switch things up. So we do things without the little ones. Anyway last night we went to dinner for Christmas and had such a great time talking about the good old days. We had a few girls that could not make it and we missed them.
I hope everyone in their life time is lucky enough to have a least one great friend, I have been blessed with many. Thanks ladies for being the best. I love you all.

Should'nt you be at work???

2008-12-15T13:59:00.006-07:00

I just have a question I want to throw out to you my blogging friends. What is the deal with men being at the gym in the middle of the day? I mean like one o'clock. I feel guilty myself being there at that time but its the only time I can go when Zack is at school.
I am not a man and the main bread winner of the house. I just don't get it. And its about 5 to 1 men. I can see guys still in school but not guys that should be at work. Oh also these guys are the type of guys that think they are super cool. You know Tank tops white high top shoes, short shorts.
My Christmas wish is for you gym rat man to get a job or get some longer shorts!

I don't even know were you would find these type of shorts??

Yes, yes you have worked hard, throw that leg up over the bench.

Purple tank top need I say more?

Me trying to enjoy my work out. I only lift 3lb weights I don't want to bulk up for the wedding

I don't know what gym they go to but they are enjoying themselves!!

2008-12-10T10:53:00.001-07:00

I am getting Married!!!

2008-12-09T14:44:00.004-07:00

Yes it is true I am the luckiest girl in all the world!! Danny asked me to Marry him last night. It was out of the blue (I knew it would happen but just didn't know when) And like everything Danny does it was perfect. The Ring, the book, the dinner, the flowers (not red roses) the music All of it.
I had given up on the idea that good guys were left. I have never been so happy in all my life to be wrong. Danny is worth every dork, mean, stupid guy I had to date and every hard time I have had. Plus all the ones I have still to come.
I love Danny with all of my heart and have never known a love like this in all my life. To know that someone loves you for you is the best thing in the world. I can not wait for April 16, 2009. Look out St George Temple The Birds are flying South!!!!

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This is the book that Danny made to pop the question. Enjoy

We do have more pictures but they are still to come.

I just looked on Dannys Blog and this is what he had. See why I love him so much and why I am so happy!

IT"S OFFICIAL...I'm ENGAGED!
December 8, 2008
So I got the ring back form the Jeweler last Friday, so I decided to go and talk with Nancy's Dad (and Mom). I knew that Nancy was busy making Holiday Chocolates with my mom and sisters...and sister-in-law, so it gave me the perfect opportunity to visit with her parents without her knowing. I had originally planned to propose on Saturday, December 13th but Nancy and her mom were going to Kurt Bestor Christmas Concert and staying over night in Salt Lake City...so then I decided that I would do in on Thursday. On Sunday, my dad mentioned that we were going to be going to St. George for a grand opening of a construction project my brother Devin had just completed...so this meant that the only day I had 'open' was Monday night!
Here is how it all went down...

Even though it was put together last minute, I already had everything ready so I made a few phone calls to my two sisters and my mom and they hurried and helped me get everything ready. I had originally planned to go to a park where Nancy had taken me on a "blind fold" date. I had a large canopy tent with a tall bar table & chairs ready to be set up with lights and a heater to keep us warm. It started to snow early Monday morning, so I thought it would be too cold and not very enjoyable for either of us which caused me to quickly change my plans again and set up a private table in my front room / library of my house.

This actually turned out to be even better. My mom let me borrow some nice dishes, gold silverware, goblets, candle sticks, napkins and the works. I picked up the flower's (no not your traditional RED ROSES...I had Gerber Daisey's and other colored roses arranged in a vase) and decided to stop by Nancy's mom's work to explain that I needed to cancel our previous dinner plans with them, because I was going to actually propose to Nancy.
We had already made plans to go to dinner with Nancy's parents, Zack and her brother Mike and his wife Andrea to celebrate my birthday last week. I had a meeting at my office from 5pm to 6pm for a new development, so I texted Nancy and asked her to have her parents drop her off at my office and help me clean up after my meeting then we would just drive and meet her family at the restaurant.

Meanwhile, my sisters had got my house ready, picked up the take-out dinner (especially the lemon passion cake), and had the candles lit and music playing when I brought her back to my place...i didn't know that they would be hiding upstairs listening to the whole proposal, but it was funny when I found out they had stayed. Gotta love your sisters.

After my meeting, Nancy and I cleaned up and than she said that her parents had ran an errand so we had about 15 min. until we needed to meet them at the Restaurant. I told her I wanted to run home and change my shirt, so she blindly drove back with me to my house where she was shocked as we walked inside and saw that we really weren't going to be eating dinner with her family tonight!

We walked in and the house looked perfect. The music was playing, the candles were burning and everything looked perfect. I think she was caught off guard, but soon when I had her sit down and showed her the book that I had written...she knew this must be the moment she had been waiting for.

Click here on this link to view the book I wrote and published through Costco!
http://www.mypublisher.com/bookshelf/bookviewer.py?d=tq%3Ey-cppl%60je%3E3538897

After I read the book and proposed, we ate dinner. We called her parents and had them come to our house to see the ring. When then spent the rest of the night driving around to our grand parents, parents, and brothers and sisters homes to show off the ring!
I will post the pictures from the proposal night. They are on my sisters camera and I don't have them downloaded yet.

Anyways, I am sooooo excited to have met Nancy and little Zack. I look forward to being apart of their lives. Nancy has been so patient with me in teasing her about when and where I would propose. I love you Nancy & Zack!

Also, thanks to both my family and Nancy's family. I love you all...
P.S. The date has been set for April 16th 2009...in the St. George Temple! We will keep you informed if the date changes.

Chirstmas Tag

2008-12-08T09:57:00.003-07:00

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? For Christmas it has to be wrapping paper

2. Real tree or Artificial? I like both. I have yet to have my own so we will see next year :)

3. When do you put up the tree? Dec 1 or the weekend before

4. When do you take the tree down? Day after Christmas or that weekend. My loving mother and Aunts have said when its over its over. You CAN NOT have it up once its over.

5. Do you like eggnog? no

6. Favorite gift received as a child? One year Santa made me a Barbie house it was the best thing ever. I still have it.

7. Do you have a nativity scene? I don't we have them up they are just not mine

8. Hardest person to buy for? My brother Curt or dad

9. Easiest person to buy for? Zack man and my mom

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? I mailed them so be looking for it.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I love anything

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Has to be Christmas Vacation we watch it on Christmas Eve. I like Elf too.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? It just depends what I am looking for.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Not that I can think of

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Pumpkin roll. That sounds good right now. I can kinda eat it all.

16. Clear lights or colored on the tree ? Clear all the way

17. Favorite Christmas song? I love so many I like War is Over

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? I have always been home. I do think it would be to wake up and be on a beach one time.

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? You know it.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? I would have to go with a star

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? We always got to open one on Christmas Eve. We also got p.j's. Now that I am the mom Zack still gets p.j's. If it was up to me I would open the presents as they came. I hate waiting.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of year? Way to many people out.

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? I love anything

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Again when it comes to food anything makes me happy. When I get my own family I would like to do a big Christmas dinner.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? Easy A big ol' ring on my finger!!!

26. Who is most likely to respond to this? Danny

27. Who is least likely to respond to this? Danny only because he wants it to be a surprise. So no I will not be getting this for Christmas. But that's OK

I tag Aubrey, Abbie, Jen, Andrea amd Amy

Sonic

2008-12-05T15:41:00.002-07:00

I have had this on my mind for some time now but never want to say it in fear of hurting someones feelings but to hell with that.....
What is wrong with the people that work at Sonic? Is it that hard to get a drink right? I mean come on 32oz Diet Dr Pepper extra ice and a lime. They never get it right. I don't get it. I am not ordering a million things just one one little drink to get me through the day. They can not get it right. Its not just the Springville one its all of them. I am not saying the never ever get it right just about 60% of the time.
Why keep going you ask? Because they are so so good and the ice oh the ice just makes it all the better. Plus during happy hour the a super cheap. So I guess I can get over it and hope they get it right or find some place new.

* If you are reading this and a now working at Sonic or have in the past please don't be made just help me understand how this happens. Like for example I ask for a lime and get a lemon? Ask for extra ice and don't get any? Ask for diet and get it hard? Please please help me.

Happy Birthday Danny!

2008-12-02T08:29:00.005-07:00

Happy Birthday Danny. Wow 31 you are getting old. We are so happy that you are in our lives. You have giving us the one thing we have never had and at times wondered if we would ever have it.To know that you will be in our lives forever is such a great thing. We love you so much and cant wait for many more birthdays to come. Thanks for being apart of our lives and for all you do for us. You are the best. Hope you have a great birthday.

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-30T20:22:00.003-07:00

I love that we have a Holiday that is just for eating. Yes I know its also to be thankful but it also about food. This year was just as great as all the rest. Lots and lots of good food. The great thing about Thanksgiving weekend is you get to eat all weekend, boy did I ever.
That is one of the reason you will not see a single picture of me. I was eating the whole time. But the main reason is that Wednesday night I thought to my self, self your roots are starting to show why don't you just color it yourself and save $90. Me thinking to myself, self you are so smart that is a great idea. So I did just that. Well you guessed it. Did not turn out like I'd hoped it would or anyone would ever want their hair. That is unless you would like your hair to look like Lemon Meringue pie with bright white strips? No I don't think you would.
It was so bad. Zack being the great son he is keep saying, " I like it mom it looks good. I like how its all yellow on this part and all white over here, looks cool!" I am a dumb a@# for even trying it. So yes I called every place in the book and found someone to get into first thing Friday morning. It is still kinda bright but not as bad. So lesson for the day do not try and color your own hair!

What a Weekend

2008-11-24T09:20:00.004-07:00

This was a action packed weekend. Movies, dinner, football shopko, you name it we did it.

Jen and I and went with a big group of girls + Nate to go see Twilight on Thursday night the 12:01 showing. Kinda late for me but it was fun.

Friday Danny and I went to Cheese Cake Factory With Aubrey and Kurtis. Lots and lots of good food. Plus Kurtis is way funny

Danny getting ready to hold up a liquor store!

The sad sad BYU game. There is always next year.

5 things I love

2008-11-13T10:43:00.003-07:00

I was tagged by my cute sister-in-law Andrea about the 5 things I love

#1 Zack and Danny

#2 Cookies or any kind of treat

#3 Running this maybe just becuase I cant run right now!

#4 Shoes any and all

#5 This one may seem weird but Accutane, yes thats right Accutane.Now after 4 months I am startting to see it work. I know kinda vane but its the truth.

Now I tag, Kim J, Amy, Kami Su, Rachel

Whats new

2008-11-12T14:47:00.002-07:00

So when you don't blog for a week you feel like your missing out, so I am so happy to be back. I am happy some of you want to keep reading. So I am trying to think of whats new in last last week. not to much I didn't even take to many pictures, 1 my camera is crap,2 I knew I wasn't blogging so I didn't take any.

I did get some of Zack playing in the snow. He was so excited he was out playing in it a 9 in the morning. I hate winter. I am not looking forward to it at all. I feel like a bad mom in the winter because I don't want to play out in the snow. I am just a much better summer mom. Who knows maybe I will like winter this year,I mean what if it snows like 4ft and I just love it(don't think so!) The good thing about winter is Christmas. I love Christmas, so that is good. One other good thing about winter is next comes Spring. Big fan of Spring. Well now you all know how I feel about winter I will stop because this is getting kinda dumb.

The cool Thing to do!!

2008-11-05T10:14:00.002-07:00

Seems like this is the new cool thing to do. LOL So I am going Private. I still would love to have all who want to keep reading do so. So email me or just out your email address down and I will add you.

More Halloween

2008-11-02T09:28:00.005-07:00

This was one fun Halloween. I think it's because Zack was so into it. He had his first school program, and he sang his little heart out. The boy loves BYU football. He has no choose all the men in his life are true blue fans. Long story short he went as Max Hall. Hope you all enjoyed your Halloween as much as we did.

Halloween 2008

2008-10-26T15:36:00.004-06:00

I don't think this post will need to be to long
We had a lot of people drop in. Here are a few...........

i will just let the pictures speak for themselves. Lets just say a great time was had by all.

St George

2008-10-20T10:03:00.003-06:00

Zack didn't have school Thursday or Friday because of fall break so we went down to St George for a little fun. Oh yes also Danny road in a bike race 70miles!!! Crazy is the key word.
He was not the only crazy one he had crazy friends as well. My mom, Mike, Andrea, McCall, Rod, Kim, Roseanna and Danny's uncle Brian all did it. I got out easy and said I couldn't because of my knee(I cant ride a bike yet, but don't know if I could go 70 miles even if I could) So Curt, Zack and I drove around and watched them . It was fun.
The whole weekend was fun. We did a little swimming, a lot of eating. It was just nice to be with everyone. Kinda feel bad for Zack that he always has to be with big people all the time but I guess that is the life of an only child!
The weather was perfect not to hot but we did get a little sun!! All in all it was a great weekend.

This is what makes me happy :)

Yes my brothers need to get a little more sun! Me and the little man being silly

one of the stops along the way Danny and his uncle Brian after the race

What Zack thinks!

2008-10-14T08:57:00.003-06:00

1. What is something mom always says to you? I love you
2. What makes mom happy? Me drawing hearts
3. What makes mom sad? Being mean
4. How does your mom make you laugh? Tickle me
5. What was your mom like as a child? I have no idea
6. How old is your mom? 26
7. How tall is your mom? about 7in
8. What is her favorite thing to do? I don't know
9. What does your mom do when you're not around? clean and do the wash
10. If your mom becomes famous, what will it be for? A movie star
11. What is your mom really good at? walking
12. What is your mom not very good at? hopping on one foot, are you?

13. What does your mom do for her job? clean
14. What is your mom's favorite food? oatmeal
15. What makes you proud of your mom? that you love me.
16. If your mom were a cartoon character, who would she be? Hannah Montana
17. What do you and your mom do together? Hang out, play games
18. How are you and your mom the same? Same eyes
19. How are you and your mom different? Different hair mine is brown and yours is yellow
20. How do you know your mom loves you? kissing and hugging, i think.

Vote 2008

2008-10-12T19:41:00.005-06:00

Yes it is that time of year. Election day will be here before we know it. No matter what way you vote you need to vote. I do not agree with most people on who they like but that is why we live in a free country. If we want to be able to keeping living in a free country and have our voices heard you must get out and do something about it.
I hate when people say that they are not going to vote because our vote in Utah wont make a difference . Well that maybe true but you can still vote on the things close to home that you can change.
I am not going to say who or what I think because this year is different there are things I like about both parties, and somethings I don't like about them. So don't forget to go vote November 4.

Month 3 of Accutane

2008-10-04T13:33:00.002-06:00

So the first month was not so bad. A little drying, but that was about it. I even dared to say that I was maybe seeing it work already. Well fast forward a few days and you will see no its not getting better at all. Its so bad I look like a raspberry smoothly explode on my face. Oh yes lets not for get the bebe gun shot to the forehead. I am hating it. The dryness is a million times worse and its my whole body. My feet are the worst (next to my lips of course) If i wear any shoe besides a flip flop the skin just rubs and rubs it sucks. I am hoping and praying that month three will be a little better. I am still hopefully that it will work, so keep your fingers crossed.

A Little Family Night

2008-09-30T14:36:00.007-06:00

Just getting started
Look at that form, I think they may want to to play pro!
Nice tush Danny;)
Think, think, think

I am one lucky lady. How cute is that?

So you think you can dance?

2008-09-26T10:18:00.003-06:00

It has come to my action that my child likes to rock. This is not a new thing from the time he was a baby when ever he would hear music he would move in whatever way he could. As he gets older I think he thinks he can bust a move with the best of them. SO I wanted to share a little of his great moves. It is actually better if I could get him with out him seeing me, but this is what we got today. I am one lucky mom he makes me laugh.

Dont worry about the getto this, and that bedroom

He's back :)

2008-09-23T12:50:00.002-06:00

Yes ladies and gents, he is back. The one and only Mr. Bob Harper. Oh how I love him. Not just because he is so so hot, but because he helps people. I love the Biggest Loser. It is by far my favorite show ever. I love that is changes peoples lives for good. I wish so bad that I go could on it even for a week just to learn a few things. Even if you don't have 100lbs to lose or even if you don't need to lose any. It just helps you be healthier and live a better life and everyone could use that. So yes now you know I will be glued to the t.v. every Tuesday night for the next few months!

Blah, Blah, Blah

2008-09-19T15:33:00.003-06:00

This has kind of been one of those weeks. Not a bad week but just kinda the same old thing. School, soccer, cleaning. So needless to say I am excited for the weekend.

Danny's family always goes to the BYU games. This years they are doing a little tailgate party before the games start. It has been so fun. Just eating good food, talking and enjoying each other. Plus the games have been good to this year.

BYU football totally means fall to me. Growing up we always went to the games and it was so much fun. I liked watching the cheerleaders the most dreaming that one day I would be one of them, well dreams fade and you become fat and old. Now its fun to see how excited Zack gets to watch the games, he loves Max Hall, and all the other players. He even wants to be a BYU football player for Halloween. Anyway this is kinda a boring but at least its an up date.

The big game BYU vs UCLA Danny and Me I am sure we were eating something

Big Zach, Jake, Sky, Little Zack and Hannah

Family Week

2008-09-10T09:12:00.003-06:00

It is family week at Zack's school so this morning we went to eat breakfast. Why you might ask, well because in my mind they were going to have the Cinnamon twist from the good old days. I was so excited. I loved those. So we all got up early and went. I was a little sad when we got in the lunch room and it was sick looking doughnuts and Trix yogurt. They still had the same little things of milk. So needless to say as soon as we got home we had a bowl of Apple Jacks and some juice!

You can see why Zack is in afternoon kindergarten, not a morning person

Accutane month 2

2008-09-03T22:23:00.004-06:00

Yes I have made it past my first month on the wonderful Accutane. I must say not so bad my face did not turn into one big zit. My face has been a little red, and so so dry. My poor lips are the worst, luckily Danny is a good boyfriend and is will to keep puttin up with me any way.

So yeah it has not been bad skin a little dry, my head was super dry but even now that's gone. I can almost, almost say I am starting to see some change. I know its only the first month and I have 4 more to go so I will keep on keep on. Love ya all.

nie nie

2008-08-30T11:52:00.002-06:00

I am sure by now many of you have seen this or heard about it. I do not know them, but it breaks my heart to think about. Its a young couple that was hurt in a plane crash a few weeks ago. They ( i think their family) is raising money to pay the medical bills that I am sure a out of this world.If you click on the little thing you can check it out people are giving what ever they can. I think its amazing how someone you never knew could touch your life so much.

First Day Of School

2008-08-27T12:17:00.003-06:00

I cant believe that 5 years have gone by and that Zack is in School. I never thought the day would come. Well its here. He could hardly wait this morning he wanted to go so bad. He didn't want me to walk him in or anything he just want to go in alone :( I still walked him in took all I had to get him to give me a hug and a kiss, then he was off, to enjoy the first day.

P.S Sorry I have been slacking on the blogging, I had knee sugary last Monday and have been drugged for a week and a half

60 years of bliss

2008-08-17T17:45:00.003-06:00

This weekend we had a party in honor of my grandparents 60th wedding anniversary. 60 years I can not imange being married for 60 years. They seem just as in love today as if they had been married 60 days.

My grandparents are amazing, they are so kind and loving. Best grandparents in the world. We have been lucky to live so close to them our whole lives. Within a mile. Even at one time being in the same ward as them. They have never missed a single thing we have done in our lives. Baseball games, football, cheerleading, dance. You name it they have been there.

I love Sunday dinner because again we get to spend it with them. So many great things over the years. Love you grandpa, and grandma.

oh what a week!

2008-08-11T13:02:00.003-06:00

We had such a great time in Park City. Sometimes I forget that Zack is only 5, he is my best little buddy. We laughed and just had a lot of fun. We went on the Alpine Slides and the new roller coaster, Zack even talked me into doing thins jumping thing. We went swimming, rented bikes and yes got some schools cloths. And ate lots of food. I am so lucky to have the best little man in all the world.
My family also went to Lagoon on Saturday it was so much fun. I think next year would be even better. Zack is right in between he didn't want to ride any of the little kids rides and is not quite big enough for all the big kid rides. He did get to do the White roll-a-coaster and the fire dragon.

School

2008-08-04T14:43:00.002-06:00

So this will be our first year of school. Zack will start Kindergarten in a few weeks. He is over the moon about this, me well I am mixed. I am so excited because I know how much he will love it. He has been a little on the board side the last few weeks so he is ready for something, but school? 5 days a week, what will I do without my little man?

We are going to Park City this week to stay over night and do a little shopping, ride the alpine slides, swim you know all that good kind of stuff, I am just a sad little mama, because I know I will miss him :( maybe not everyday, some days I think cant you go to school all day, but I know for the most part I will miss him.

Accutane

2008-07-29T15:44:00.002-06:00

Hi, my name is Nancy and I have acne. Yes it is true, and I hate it. I look like I am 13 and never wash my face. So I am at the end of the rope, I have tryed it all you name it I have put it on my face, nothing works. So Monday I start this new little life style and lets hope in 4-5 months it is all gone.
So anyone that has tryed this let me know. I have heard all the crazy stuff that can happen when you are on it and I just want to know whats true. Like is my hair going to fall out, I am going to be an emotional wreck, are my bones, and joints going to hurt? I guess even if all this stuff happened it will be worth it not to have Zack keep touching my face and asking me when I am going to get rid of all those zits!!

Happy 24th

2008-07-25T12:38:00.004-06:00

What a crazy day. We started the day with the good old Speedy Spaniard race, it was great fun. Danny, me, Mike, Andrea and my mom all ran it. I was not the winner, I know that is a shock to all,I went a head and let Danny win this time. Seeing how this was the first year he has ran it I didn't want to make him feel bad and kill him, so I let him win by about 10 mins.They also had a run for the little kids. 1 mile, Zack ran that and love it.

Next it was back to grandmas for the parade, lots of fun there, I mean who doesn't love the parade.

Then all the guys went and did a little golfing. We had a little nap and got ready for a little family party/bbq. I think the purpose for this day is just to eat, eat anything and everything you can. I am kinda a fan of that.

Then went and watched some fireworks, they were good and it was a great way to end the night. Hope you all enjoyed your day too!

John Mayer

2008-07-22T13:09:00.003-06:00

Danny and I enjoying the night!! My new super cool John Mayer Shirt

Look close and you can see the people getting it on. Kim and Bj at Dinner

Me and Danny mike and Andrea at Dinner

Yes, yes I found my camera good new to all I know. So last night Danny, and I, Mike and Andrea, Kim and BJ all went to see John Mayer. He was good. I think we had a little more fun watching all the people!

Nancy and the Little Man

2008-07-13T19:30:00.004-06:00

My cousin Amy took some pictures of Zack and me the other night. I think they turned good. Thanks Amy I love you!! Here are a few.

2008-07-13T10:38:00.002-06:00

I am so sad I can not find my camera. I have looked high and low and it is no where to be found.
I wanted it so bad last night because we went mini golfing last night and I could have taken some good ones. No I was not the winner. I let Danny win. Zack did good too, he got a hole in one! Then we went for ice cream. It was a fun night!

anyone?

2008-07-08T15:07:00.003-06:00

So as most of you know, or maybe you don't but I clean houses. I am looking for one more house to clean once Zack starts school in the fall, if you know anyone that is looking for some one let me know! Thanks.

I kinda feel like this is a dumb way but I just want to get the word out!

What a weekend!

2008-07-05T13:58:00.002-06:00

Happy Birthday America! Thanks to the Birds for such a great time. Thursday night the whole family went to Danny's for a BBQ, swim, movie, and more night. It was so much fun. The kids swam and played all night then they watched a movie and slept outside.
Then bright and early Friday morning Danny and Kim went out front to fight off a heard of people so we could sit in front of Danny's house and watch the parade. And when I say bight and early I mean like 3:30 am. People were coming and put stuff on Danny's front lawn.
The kids all came to help save seats, they enjoyed a little pancake breakfast and help cheer on the runners, thank you guys. Then we all watched the fun parade.
Next up was a Baugh Family Party. Yes you guessed it a little more food. Then later that night we came back to my house for a little more food.
It has been a great weekend. Zack is feeling it now he has a fever of 101.8 so looks like we will be taking it easy the rest of the day. Oh yeah we did promise him a ride on the scooter if he would take some medicine and lay down, so we will see about that.
......... I didn't get any pictures so I will have to wait and take them from the rest of the family.

I love Summer!!!

2008-06-28T21:08:00.005-06:00

Zack thinks he is one of the big kids. He even went off the high dive, all was good until the big belly flop :(

Zack, Ben, Sky, Hannah, Nick, Billy, Jackson Cousin fun at the pool

The boys cant wait to dive off the diving board. Billy, Zack, Nick and Jackson

Me and Addy getting some sun!!

Alex, Ben, Nick and little Zack putting on a show. Love the hats boys!!

We love to go swim at Danny's house. Zack also loves to help, poor Danny cant get to much done when we are there!!

Running Anyone?

2008-06-23T09:23:00.002-06:00

We made it, no one died and we all still like each other. I had such a fun time we did not win we let the team from BYU take it with a time of 17hrs and 25 mins.(fyi that is about 5min 30sec miles) I mean we were so close but then said no they will be sad if they don't win.
For be its not so much the running in 95 heat at 4 in the afternoon, but just being with each other, Danny falling of the bench, me throwing up for half a mile, seeing ladies drive into things, the sprinklers turning on when your trying to rest before your next run, Making a stop at the honey pots.
I did have a great time. Thank you so much team Lightly Chafed!!!!!!

I still need to get pictures form other people, theses are just the once that I took.

2008-06-23T09:11:00.003-06:00

I need to say thank you to Rachel, and her kids for watching Zack Friday morning so that I could go run. He had so much fun. Thank you! Also Papa, I think Zack had the best weekend of his life. You mowed the lawn, killed aunts, went to Sonic, watched Sponge Bob, And More then anything learned to ride a bike on two wheels. Thanks dad your the best!

Family fun, or crazy?

2008-06-19T11:59:00.003-06:00

Yes it is that time again, summer running. Tomorrow morning we are off to the great city i Logan Utah to start out on our 181 mile race. Crazy I know but each team has 12 runners so you yourself are only running about 15 miles give or take, some a little more and some a little less.
This is the 3rd year I have done it and it is so fun. I think this year will be the best because of the team. It is all family, and that makes it better.
Van #1: Runner 1: Karen (our good fit little mama) 18.5 miles
Runner 2: Danny 15 miles
Runner 3: Me 15.6 miles
Runner 4: McCall ( Andrea sister, that I hope will be mine too)13.2 miles
Runner 5: Rob (A family friend, he is super fast like under 7min miles) 16.9
Runner 6: Curt 16.1 miles
Van #2: Runner 7: Dan (cousin) 12.1 miles
Runner 8: Katie (cousin) 16.4miles
Runner 9: Andrea 12.9 miles
Runner 10: Mike 14.3 miles
Runner 11: Amy ( cousin) 11.5 miles
Runner 12: Casey (cousin) 13.5 miles
You run 3 times so you are not doing it all at once, and each leg is different some are up the side of the mnt in dirt. Others you run at 4 in the after noon so its way hot. Others run at 2 in the morning, in the cold, and dark. As crazy as it sounds it is one of the funnest thing I have done, at times yes it sucks but at the end its oh so nice. So I cant wait. Love you all!
* Also if it sounds like we are making my mom run the most, it is true but she is one strong old lady and she can go and go, she loves it so we are not being mean!

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Happy Fathers Day!!!!

2008-06-15T12:19:00.002-06:00

Just wanted to say Happy Fathers Day to the best dad in all the world. I am so lucky to have you as my dad. Thank you for all you do for me, and the rest of the family. I love you!!!

Girls Camp

2008-06-08T20:07:00.002-06:00

Yes you can see I am a child of the late 80's and early 90's. This movie was key in my childhood. This coming week I am going to be taking on my own Troop. Yes you guessed it I get to go to girls camp.
For those of you that don't know I am not much of a camper. The great out doors and I are not one. I am not the biggest fan. How ever if I can have a shower and sleep in a camper I will go, but I would rather be laying out on a beach some place.
I only went to girls camp two, or three times when I was in young women's, because I hated it. Now its all coming back to me. I get to go for a week!!!!!
It should be fun, and I know the camp leaders have put a lot of time into it to make it be a fun thing for all the girls. SO who knows after this week I could want to move into a tent and never shave my legs again........ Don't worry Danny it wont happen :)

More Birthday Fun!!!

2008-06-02T14:06:00.002-06:00

My parents got him a little desk, he love it!!!!

Zack and Josh had such a great time swimming

I also enjoyed a little sun!!

The last 5 years

2008-06-01T07:54:00.012-06:00

I cant believe it has been 5 years that the best thing in the world came into my life. It was a Sunday, a lot like this morning. I got up at about 7:15 to get ready for church and when I got up my water broke. No one was home, my parents were on a walk, my brothers were driving home from Philadelphia. Lucky for me my dad got home right then. We hoped in the truck and were on our way ( not before he made me sit on a towel, didn't want his truck to get dirty)

Jake was there when we pulled up. Then began the waiting game. Nothing was happening, we waited and waited. At about noon they gave me my epidural, that was oh so nice! Then we did a little more waiting. My brothers drove and made it before the little man came, so then they came over to join all the fun. At about 9:30pm with nothing happening or even changing Dr Nance asked what I thought about a C-section? Seeing that I was still at a 1 and my water had been broke for so long he felt it was a good idea. I was up for what ever. So they called whoever they needed to and got it ready.

They took me into the cold white room and about 5 mins later the little man was here. 10:40 p.m 6lbs 3oz 19in long. They took him to do what they do and got to work on me.

He was so tiny and sweet. I knew my life had been changed forever for the better. 5 years later I am still the luckiest mom in all the world. These have been the best 5 years of my life. I don't know what or were I'd be with out this great blessing in my life. I love him so much and am so thankful for the chance to be his mom. Thank you Zack for being you and being my best friend in the world. I love you so much!!!

Tee Time

2008-05-31T16:19:00.005-06:00

Golf Party:

Today we had Zacks 5th birthday party! It was so fun. It was a golf themed party. They had to golf 5 holes and once they got it in the hole they got prize (thank you to the dollar store.) Then we played a little game and opened the presents and had a little cake and ice cream. It was fun. All the little kids are so fun and cute. Now we re going to go swimming over at Danny's and have pizza. You will get more tomorrow because that is the actual birthday of my little man.

Thank you to Mike, Andrea, Amma, Papa, and Danny!! for all your help with the party. Love ya!

Brothers!!!

2008-05-24T08:59:00.004-06:00

What a night. Never in my life have I seen my brother Curt with out a buzzed head. Some people cant pull the look off, he can he looks good. That being said my brother Mike has thick full hair, that has when it gets long will curl, so so cute. Anyway the other night Mike decide he wanted to buzz his head. I don't think Andrea was as happy about this idea as Mike. Long story short Mike now has a new summer cut.
Zack did not want to miss out on the fun and wanted his head to look like his brothers so now all three of them look the same. It was such a fun night.

This is whats new!

2008-05-22T12:53:00.002-06:00

I feel like it has been such a long time sense we blogged. Things have been kinda crazy the last few days and the next few weeks are going to be the same.

Zack lost his first tooth today! He seems so little but I guess he is growing up faster then I'd like. He did get his teeth early. They always came in two's he got his first once at 4months old then every two months he got new once. He had all his teeth by the time he was 1.
Its a big day at our house, We are hoping the tooth fairy will come tonight!

Monday Zack's class went to the Zoo for a Field trip. It was fun the kids all loved it. I for some reason was so worried that Zack would get lost or that one of the animals would get out and eat me that I didn't enjoy it all that much, plus once you have been to the Zoo you can not go for a few years and still not be missing out on to much.

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A day at the park.

2008-05-15T12:14:00.005-06:00

Some friends and I got together and took our kids to the park so they could play. Truth be told its so we can talk and catch up, the park just makes its so your kids have fun too.
The only bad thing is that it was a little windy and most every one has babies. Well all but me so I was fine with Zack being in the wind, he could have cared less. Anyway it was fun and so good to have such great friends you like being with.

T-Ball

2008-05-10T20:09:00.003-06:00

Oh what fun. Today was the start of these years t-ball season. This year we are the Giants. You know how t-ball goes no one wins or loses. It was a fun game. Zack did good, and looked like he was having fun.

After the game we ran over to Provo for a birthday party with some of his "cousins" we had a fun time. We ended the night at IHOP yes IHOP. Zack was in the mood for breakfast and it sounded good to me and Danny too. I mean who doesn't love a little french toast?

Zack must have had a good day because he was out in about 30 seconds, yes the sun is still out, and its only about 7:30 :)

yum yum

2008-05-08T14:19:00.004-06:00

The number one reason I cant drop 5lbs? I love treats. Any kind What ever you got I want. My goal was to try and get down about 5 more pounds but I cant. I love to bake way to much and there for love to eat these treats. I found this new recipe today and made these cookies I think they are good, at least all the dough I ate was good. Try it and and see what you think. I had to make a few changes on some of the things because I didn't have all they called for. Enjoy

A to Z Everything-but-the-Kitchen-Sink Chocolate Chip Cookies
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground mace (this is kinda the same as nutmeg and I didn't have it so I didn't use it)
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves(I only had whole cloves so I just pinched of the tops and used them)
1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled(we only had frosted flakes so again I used what we had)
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips(I am not a fan of semisweet, I am a milk chocolate girl and love love Ghrorardelli. I also used a 5oz symphony bar the kind in the blue pkg. and only used about 1 cup of chocolate chips)
1 cup chopped walnuts ( I skipped the nuts, the symphony bar has almonds so that worked for me)
DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, and cloves; set aside. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in milk and vanilla. Gradually mix in the sifted ingredients until well blended. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornflakes, oats, coconut, chocolate chips, and walnuts. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls, and place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets; flatten slightly. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. I found that slightly under baking these yields wonderfully chewy cookies!