Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful that my boys are healthy and strong. With everything that happened the past week in our neighborhood, it makes you reflect on all your blessings. My family is so important to me and I'm so grateful that they are able to experience life to the fullest! It's a great day to be thankful!

Wyatt's First Football Game

Wyatt played his first football game last night. They unfortunately lost, but sure played with a lot of heart! Wyatt made the "A" team this year and is the starting wide receiver and corner back on the team. He is such a hard worker and I'm such a proud mom... can you tell?

Grandma, Grandpa, Todd, Misty & Tristan came to see Wyatt and his cousin, Bryan play. Tristan dressed in his green jammies to support the team.
Wyatt & his cousin Bryan. It's so cool that they get to play on the same team.
Wyatt with his dad (coach) :)

Football Camp MVP

This was back in June, but my friend just gave me the pics so I thought I'd post them. Wyatt went to the BYU football camp this summer for a week. It's such a great experience for him. During the days it's all football. The coaches really work them hard! But at night they get to do all kinds of fun activities! They stay in the dorms, and they have camp counselors that are really awesome. He did a talent/ice cream party, a movie/pizza party and they took them to Seven Peaks on the last day. The coolest part though is that my little stud got the MVP of defense award! He really works hard and LOVES football! He also won the award last year! Pretty cool if you ask me!
This is Wyatt and his buddy Dallin. They had a great time together!

Finally my BFF started a blog!

So, my best friend and next door neighbor, PATRECE started a blog in my honor just for my birthday today! She is such a doll and I just don't know what I would ever do without her! Please visit her blog now and link her ASAP! :)

This picture is of she and I at the Journey concert this summer. We rode the Harley's there, so we had to wear bandanas on our heads the whole night. It was ok though... considering the fans that were there. We fit right in!

Happy Birthday to Me!

Today is the day I've been waiting for..... to finally turn 25!.... Oh wait, you don't think I look my age? Well I took this picture so early this morning. Don't hold it against me... just let me have my moment.

Ok, Ok, maybe I'm a tad over 25... WHATEVER!

Little Cooper's Blog

There has been a blog created to remember Cooper Mardesich. Please go HERE to read about this sweet little boy. There also has been a donation account set up for his family.

Please pray for the Mardesich Family

This morning my son was on the bus that witnessed the little 4 year old boy, Cooper Mardesich get hit by the above blue minivan. He later died at Primary Children's Hospital. The Mardesich family has been such a great part of the Saratoga Springs community and my heart goes out to them. I really can't imagine what they must be going through right now. Please keep them in your prayers.

If you would like to see the KSL report on this incident, please click HERE.

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful....

1. That I get to get my hair done tomorrow. I'm a girl that gets her hair cut and colored every 4 weeks. I just looked at my calendar, and the last time was June 28th! No wonder I'm feeling like crap!

2. For clean clothes. I'm super picky about how my laundry is done, and the detergent and softner I use. I love good smelling, freshly cleaned clothing... what can I say?

3. For the public school bus system. It really would suck if I had to drive my kids to school every morning!

4. For the Olympics! I've been exhausted because I've been staying up so late watching them, but it's addicting. I love to watch the good ole' USA do awesome against the rest of the world!

5. For salmon. We eat it at least once or twice a week. It's so yummy and good for you and the boys love it too.... so that's a bonus!

Zach's Bday

Last week was my nephew, Zach's birthday. He turned 20, which is crazy because he was 4 years old when Mike and I got married! Man I'm old! Anyway it was a fun day at Lori's house. Of course, she had the best food ever and tons of it. So, we just hung out and ate and laughed a lot.

This picture is of me and Zach's girlfriend, Jessica. I showed up and low and behold... we were both wearing the same t-shirt. I guess great minds think alike!
Wyatt, Mike, Zach, Jessica, Hayden and Grandma (Lori) just chillin' in the family room.

Zach, blowing out his 20 candles.
Zach and Jessica. Aren't they darling?!

Neighborhood Girls Night Out

Went out with all my neighborhood gal pals a few nights ago for the "August birthdays". Chili's didn't know what to do when they saw us comin'...

Another KILLER Giveaway!

MISTY is giving away free Scentsy stuff. Go to her blog now and enter to win!!!

Saturday with the Fam @ Raging Waters

We went for a family outing to Raging Waters this past Saturday. This is the slide that everyone went on but me, including my DAD & MOM! They are so cool. I couldn't believe my mom did it especially. She's turned in to quite the dare devil!
Hayden, Wyatt and Mike waiting in line to go on the "scary slide".
The kids thought it would be funny if they stacked all the tubes and put Tristan inside. Tristan obviously thought it was a great idea too.

Our little spot on the grass to chill and EAT.


All in all it was a great day. The kids had a great time and the adults got to play and relax. Not too shabby!

Win Stuff Here

MINDI is doing it again. Click on her name to enter to win this:

Want to win a FREE 3 month subscription to LISTPLANIT? Go to TANJA'S blog now!

You could win $200 worth of AVON product if you go to ANGIE'S blog now!

So get on it girls! This could be your LUCKY month!

I heart U Jack!

Last night Mike and I went to the Jack Johnson concert at the Usana Ampitheather. It was a blast. I love Jack so much. He is such a cool, kick back guy and his music really reflects just that. It was a great summer night, just chillin' with my "boyfriend".

The only problem was that these were the best pics we got.... Holding the camera out and taking pictures of ourselves in obviously not our specialty! NICE!

Hayden's First Day

Hayden started the 4th grade yesterday. He was so excited because he thinks he got the "best teacher ever", Ms. Sorensen. She really is a cute, young teacher and it should be a great year for him. He's such a funny, smart little kid. Love you Munch! 

Oh, and yes, he's getting a haircut tomorrow.....

First Day of Junior High

Wyatt's first day of junior high was on Friday.... I'm not sure what to think about it. All I have to say is that I absolutely love and adore him and hope he has the best experience ever. He is such a great kid and he makes me laugh all the time.
He wanted french toast for breakfast, so that's what he got. Except for the fact that being the responsible kid that he is... he woke up and got ready and then had to come wake me up to make breakfast. Pretty typical of his mom that does NOT love mornings. Anyway, I love ya bud!

And the LUCKY winner is......

RACHEL! You are now the proud subscriber to Lucky Magazine for 2 years!

Please email me your info and I'll have it shipped ASAP! :)

I video taped my son drawing Rachel's name just in case anyone doubts that this was all luck of the draw. The video is dumb and I sound like an idiot in it, but hey... at least there's proof.

Yay for Joshua!

I am so happy that Joshua won! He really deserved it. And thank goodness it wasn't Katee... The judges were really rooting for her, but I'm glad it turned out the way it did! So there's my 2 cents...

We had a great time watching the finale. They did all the good dances again and a few other performances (some I could've done without) but overall it was a great show! My only complaint is that now we have to wait another year to watch again.

My "LIST"

Remember Ross and Rachel's "LIST" on Friends? Well my sister, Misty put together a little post dedicated to just that. She's wants to know... Who's on your list?


Here's my countdown. I had to give a lot of thought to this one... cause you never know.... :)

#5 Mark Walberg - I don't know... call me crazy!

#4 Matthew Maconaughey - Need I say more?

#3 Ryan Phillipe - I was hooked after watching him "star" in "Cruel Intentions"... I'm not gonna lie.

#2 Ashton Kutcher - I'm a sucker for a cute, funny guy. What can I say? #1 Penn Badgley - In my mind this is who I pictured when I thought of Edward Cullen. mmmmm......

So come on girls... play along! Enquiring minds wanna know!!

Thankful Thursday

Today I am thankful to be alive! I don't have a lot more than that this week, but I am glad to be where I am and living this experience called life!

Oh How Fun!

I was invited by my blogging BFF, AMY for a little get together at her house to celebrate her 100th post! She is truly AMAZING! First of all, her house is gorgeous. Next, she kept telling me that this little shindig wasn't going to be anything spectacular, but I should've known better. She had glitter cups for everyone (I already had mine, 'cause I won her apron giveaway and she snuck that in too) and we all had our very own place settings. She had salad, an amazing artichoke dip (still need the recipe), and the best chicken fajitas I've ever tasted!

This is what my personalized setting looked like...

Tonia and Marla showed up with the cutest display of cupcakes I've ever seen!

Could you die?!?

Of course we all had to take a minute for a photo op... We have to remember this fun time forevah!! The rest of the girls she invited were so great and friendly. I can't wait to get together with all of them again!

Thanks so much Amy for making my day today! You are freaking adorable and I hope you know how much I heart u!

My First Giveaway!

I've been very hesitant to do a giveaway because I didn't want to do something totally lame. Well, I've been given so much love on my blog lately, that I thought it was about dang time! Also, it's my bday month... so that's another good reason right?

So here it is. I wanted to give something that is my "fav". I thought and thought, and one of my favorite things is my Lucky Magazine subscription. I love fashion, but not the kind that costs me a fortune... that's where Lucky comes in. They give ideas for every budget and good ones at that. So folks, that's what you get...

A 2 year subscription to Lucky Magazine!

That's right... It's the gift that keeps on giving. For the next 2 years you can get excited like me when it comes in the mail each month!

The rules are "as usual"... leave me a comment for one entry and send me a shout out on your blog for two! The contest will end on Monday, August 18th.

So come on all my little blogging buddies... ENTER! And even if you're a sweet little blurker that doesn't usually like to comment... What have you got to lose? It just could be your "LUCKY" day!!! :)