twilight update

ok so it just so happens that I am re-reading the Twilight series right now. I am half-way through Eclipse and am loving it! Shane doesn't get it and doesn't understand why I am re-reading a book (well 3 books) that I have already previously read. I kind of ran out of good books, so I went back to some books that I have loved and enjoyed reading.

I just got this update off Shannon Brown's blog (http://www.shannobrown.typepad.com/) love her by the way and I don't even know her. I am so excited that Breaking Dawn is being released on August 2, 2007 @ 12:01 am. Anyone up for a midnight run to Barnes & Noble? You can also pre-order through amazon.com. Have you been keeping up on the movie? They have cast Bella and Edward and I must say va-va-voom Edward! I can totally see him as Edward His name is Robert Pattinson. Go to http://www.thetwilightsaga.com/blog/cast-of-characters-for-twilight-movie for a really good look at Edward and Bella side by side. I also love who they cast for Bella-Kristen Stewart. I can visualize her as Bella in my mind, so I am happy with their casting (as if they care what my opinion is, but hey it's nice that I like who they chose.)

I got a countdown on my side bar for Breaking Dawn. You can find that link on http://www.thetwilightsaga.com/ website.

So start re-reading so you'll be ready for Breaking Dawn on August 2nd! And by the way-don't bug me for at least 3 days after that-I'll be busy reading!

oh yeah baby

Shane and I have recently started to play raquetball. Shane play a lot more than I do. He has been playing at least 2-3 times a week. So since we started this new hobby/exercise we have both acquired some new "gear". Right after Christmas we both got raquets since we couldn't always rely on the gym's supply. I got some protective eyewear (not goggles!), and most recently Shane came home with some new goods. I was laughing so hard we he got all dressed up in his new stuff. He got glasses with a strap, a glove, a headband, and a wristband. I just have to say...oh yeah baby! Nice pose for the camera. I love my honey!

this is me now

This is me and my sis-in-law Kim @ Christmas-it's the only recent picture I have of me! I need to get out from behind the camera a little more! By the way doesn't Kim look so cute? She is a crack-up and I'm so glad we are friends and sisters!

I got this e-mail from my sister-in-law Holly so decided to post it to my blog.


What time did you get up this morning? 7:10 am


2. Diamonds or pearls? Diamonds and pearls


3. Last movie you saw in the theater? Mr. Magorium's Magic Emporium-kind of dumb


4. What is your favorite TV show? Dancing with the Stars and Moonlight (not moonlighting)


5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Cereal or oatmeal


6. What is your middle name? Lynne


7. What food do you dislike? shrimp or sushi


8. What is your favorite CD at the moment? Cubworld or Maroon 5, oh anything on my Ipod workout playlist


9. What kind of car do you drive? 1996 Toyota 4 Runner- yeah baby!!!


10. Favorite sandwich? Alpine chicken sammie from Quizno's, or tuna fish on my Mom's homemade bread.


11. What characteristics do you despise? dishonest, prideful


12. Favorite item of clothing? jeans-I am a total jeans girl


13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Hawaii-um did I mention we are actually going in March?-Kauai here I come.


14. What color is your bathroom? cream and sage green


15. Favorite brand of clothing? layers t-shirts, bke jeans, silver jeans


16. Where would you retire? somewhere close to my kids, hopefully somewhere warm!


17. Most memorable birthday? 16th b-day-my golden b-day. I didn't do too much of anything special but it was a cool day-drivers license, etc.


18. Favorite sport to watch? seriously? not a big sports fan


19. Furthest place you are sending this? depneds on who checks out my blog-probably Kentucky


20. Who do you expect to send this back to you? didn't do it over e-mail, but if you haven't done this on your blog, I tag you.


21. Person you expect to send it back first? Hollie-I want to see this on your blog and Elisa-we need an update, here's your next post.


22. Favorite saying? "Hi stinky"" or "seriously?"


23. When is your birthday? August 16th


24. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night!!! I hate to get up in the morning, but I do not usually stay up too late either. I need alot of sleep to function!


25. What is your shoe size? 7


26. Pets? sadly no, but we have been thinking about getting another dog. Am I crazy?


27. What did you want to be when you were little? a model, a dancer or a nurse


28. What are you today? COO of Kjar, INC.


29. What is your favorite candy? almond joy or mint truffle (hint, hint for valentines honey!)


30. Your favorite flower? calla lily


31. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? March 1st-we are off to sunny Kauai!


32. What are you listening to right now? Jacy's playlist on her personal blog-loving the OMD Jace!


33. What was the last thing you ate? Rice Krispy Treat


34. Do you wish on stars? no.


35. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Red


36. What is your pet peeve? people with no manners or tact


37. Last person you spoke to on the phone? Jenni.


38. Do you like the person/people you are sending this to? of course-I have the best friends a gal could ask for!


39. Favorite soft drink? Diet Coke


40. Favorite restaurant? hard one-right now it would have to be Mimi's Cafe or Texas Road House


41. Hair Color? Blondish/Brown (I so need some more blonde in my hair-I have an appt in a couple of weeks!)


42. Favorite day of the year? Sept 8th (our anniversary), August 11th (the day we got Peyton), Oct 4th (the day we got Connor)


43. What was your favorite toy as a child? My black porcelin faced doll


44. Summer or winter? Summer! Love the warm weather, walks @ night, flowers in my yard, and no socks!


45. Hugs or kisses? tight hugs and passionate kisses


46. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate


47. Do you want your friends to e-mail you back? I want everyone to post on their blogs!


48. When was the last time you cried? today when I was talking to my Mom about doing humanitarian projects in our ward-we have so much to give!


49. What is under your bed? wrapping paper, gift bags, dust bunnies


50. Who is the friend you've had the longest? my sisters


51. What did you do last night? watched the superbowl with Sean and Suz


52. Favorite smell? Baby lotion, macintosh apple candle, clothes washed with Tide and Downy, oh and I agree with Jenni-the smell of my Mom's clothes after she wears them-best mom smell ever!


53. What are you afraid of? my kids or husband getting hurt


54. How many keys on your key ring? 1


55. How many years at your current job? 6 1/2


56. Favorite day of the week? Friday


57. How many states have you lived in? 2


58. Do you make friends easily? yes

Good Job Connor!!!

I know 2 posts in one day??? Don't think I 'vr gone crazy or anything. I just had to put a shout out there to our adorable 3 year old Connor. He is almost potty trained!! He is doing so great! He decided about a week and a half ago that he wanted to wear underwear. He is doing really well. He tells us every time he needs to go and we've only had a couple of accidents. Way to go my little buddy! I just have to write this for posterity sake... we have been giving him treats to get him to go and one of his treats is cars from the movie "Cars". For those of you who really know Connor, you know he is nuts over Lighting McQueen and anything that has to do with cars. So in the movie he loves it when Wingo says "Looks like we have ourselves a nodder" when Mac is falling asleep on the freeway. So we bought Wingo for him and he is working towards earning it. So on Sunday Shane was trying to take a nap in our room when Connor walks in and sees him and says "looks like we have ourselves a nodder..." could you just die of laughter? Shane was laughing so hard. That kids cracks us up! He comes up with one liners all the time! Too funny. We love you Connor!

Our Prophet

I got this from my friend Katie and I tried to forward it but the pictures wouldn't forward so I thought I would post this on my blog....

THOUGHT YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS...

Our Prophet

By Scot Facer Proctor




President Hinckley always uses his cane, just not much for walking. Accra, Ghana.





See what I mean. He was told to carry a cane and that's what he does - he carries it.

Elder Russell M. Nelson is at far right. Accra, Ghana.




Not all of us have such a fancy pointing stick as President Hinckley. Kirtland Temple.





We marveled at the contrast of Joseph Smith's visit to the White House to meet with President Van Buren and President Hinckley's visit to the White House to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest honor given aUnited States citizen.

The White House, Washington, D.C.

President Hinckley said that "Sister Hinckley would have loved this event."

The White House, Washington, D.C.

You just can't help breaking into a smile when you are around Gordon B. Hinckley.

Kirtland Temple .



President Hinckley is patient with all the photographers who are constantly taking his picture. He did say to us one time, in a quiet tone , that "if all the cameras in the world were thrown into the ocean, there would be a great flood." Kirtland Temple.




Who can resist President Gordon B. Hinckley's warmth?

Kirtland Temple .



President and Sister Hinckley were just the trademark of happiness in Ghana..
No one could keep their eyes off of them. Their warmth was infectious.
Their kind waves of the hand always made everyone feel loved.

Accra , Ghana



These two are love birds, no less. Kirtland, Ohio.




I'll never forget when President Hinckley invited his precious wife to the stand in Moscow and introduced her to the 2,000 present as his "Babushka.''

It brought the house down - they loved it. Moscow, Russia.



When we first published it, one woman wrote to us and said,

"If people don't believe Mormons are Christians, just have them look at this picture of Sister Marjorie Hinckley." I so agree.

Nauvoo , Illinois .

How blessed we are to live during the administration and ministry of President Gordon B. Hinckley.

Nauvoo , Illinois .

You were generals in the War in Heaven and one day when you are in the spirit world, you will be enthralled by those you are associated with. You will ask someone in which time period they lived and you might hear, "I was with Moses when he parted the Red Sea," or "I helped built the pyramids'" or "I fought with Captain Moroni." And as you are standing there in amazement, someone will turn to you and ask you which of the prophets' time did you live in? And when you say "Gordon B. Hinkley" a hush will fall over every hall and corridor in Heaven, and all in attendance will bow at your presence. You were held back six thousand years because you were the most talented, most obedient, most courageous, and most righteous. Elder Boyd K. Packer

I just wanted to add that I am so thankful for Heavenly Father's Plan and that we have a prophet to lead us and guide us. We have blessed to have had such a loving, genuine, funny, insightful prophet. I was thinking today about how different our church would be without a prophet to guide us and receive revelation from Heavenly Father. We are truly blessed.

good movies

Shane and I have seen 3 movies lately, all of which were so good! We 1st saw National Treasure 2 and loved it. We loved the 1st one and I think this one is even better. I love the history you learn from this movie. I also loved that there is no bad language, no scenes where you say "I loved the movie only if it didn't have this....". None of that. All around a great movie!

2nd we saw Juno. We didn't know anything about this movie except my friend Lisa said she and Aaron loved it. I trust her opinion on movies so we went and loved it! Such a great message about adoption in that movie although I do have to say the "adoptive father" was a real loser. He just couldn't seem to want to grow up and take on new responsibility. We both loved the music from that movie-hello I-tunes!

3rd we saw August Rush. I have been wanting to see that since it came out in November, but haven't gotten around to it. Can I just say this may be my new favorite movie???? LOVED IT! I am a big Keri Russell fan anyway (loved Felicity) but she was so great! The kid that plays her son did amazing and has the cutest dimples ever. Jonathan Rhys Meyers was awesome, and not a bad looking either. I have one of his songs from the movie on my playlist and I am finding myself listening to it over and over again. He has a great voice to boot! We went to this movie with our friends Jacy/Curtis, and Susan/Sean. I think everyone loved it but Curtis and Jacy were both teary at the end-so cute! It is definitely a movie I want to buy.

Last but not least I saw PS I love you with Kim, Sandee, Kara, and Rachel on a last minute late night show while Kim was here from Iowa for her grandpa's funeral. This movie was good, but I have a love/hate relationship with it. It was a good show, but the subject matter was so hard to take. (hello-it's about her husband that dies-who wants to even think about going through that). I was seriously crying throughout the show. I turned to everyone I was with and said "this is worse than The Notebook". I seriously couldn't keep from crying. Now-just so you don't think it's sad all the way through there are some really funny parts and in the end you go away feeling good. More than anything this movie made me appreciate my husband more and want to cherish our time together. I have an awesome husband. I am blessed.

New year...new you

I love the New Year!!! I makes me want to set and achieve all sorts of goals for myself and our family. One goal that we are working towards this year is ....baby#3! We are in the process of getting our adoption papers turned in and getting approved, so if you know someone who is pregnant and looking to place the baby for adoption...let me know!!!

Goal #2-Read the Book of Mormon together as a family. We had an awesome lesson yesterday to start the new year with a new course of study. I am so excited to be studying the Book of Mormon this year. I found a cute website (at Shane's suggestion) that has a really great reading chart. http://www.laceyblodgett.com/bookOfMormonReadingChart.pdf
We printed one off for the family, Shane, Peyton and me. We put the family copy on our fridge to remind us to read and also show us where we've been. We also printed this great quote by Marion G. Romney about reading the Book of Mormon and hung it next to our reading chart.
“ I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the Book of Mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our homes and all who dwell therein. The spirit of reverence will increase; mutual respect and consideration for each other will grow. The spirit of contention will depart. Parents will counsel their children in greater love and wisdom. Children will be more responsive and submissive to the counsel of their parents. Righteousness will increase. Faith, hope, and charity-the pure love of Christ- will abound in our homes and lives, bringing in their wake peace, joy, and happiness.”
President Marion G. Romney
Conf. Report April 1980
What a great promise!!! Why would you not want those blessings to be with your family? Can you tell we are excited to read the Book of Mormon together?

Goal #3- Work-out 4-5 times a week and get in shape! This is a hard one for me. Once I get to the gym I don't mind working out, it's getting there. I have been doing pretty good-some new I-tunes totally help. I also got a new Eddie Bauer water bottle so I am not adding to the landfills, and I got 2 cute new workout tops. Love new workout clothes!!

Goal #4- Go back to school. I am happy to report that I have been accepted to SLCC and I plan to apply to their nursing program as soon as I am able to. I think I only have 2 pre-requisite classes to take and then I can apply. Once you get accepted to their program it is usually about a 2-3 year wait before you actually start the program. So I am a good 3-4 years off, but I want to get the ball rolling. I am very excited about this prospect as I knew that at some point when the kids are all in school that I want to work very part-time, but I am not willing to work for peanuts! I want a career that I will have the ability to make some decent money. Back in my Snow College days I was pre-nursing and that idea never left me, but a bit of a detour. 14 years later and my AS from Snow College is starting to pay off-ahh good times! I am a bit nervous about starting school again, will I be able to understand the classes? will I be able to keep up? Thankfully I am starting slow-one class at a time, and in this day and age I will try to do as much on-line as possible.

So that's about it for me-what are you new year's resolutions??? Let's make 2008 a great year to remember!!