I've been down but not out....

so my computer decided to crash oh...about two days after my last post. Alas, it is still broken and I complain about it everyday. My poor husband is probably very tired of hearing my rantings. Luckily my parents said I could use their computer, so here I sit at there house trying to get a million things done online that I didn't realize I used the computer for until you no longer have the use of one in your own home. Oh how dependent I have become!
Last week we spend 7 beautiful days in Kauai! It was the best vacation! The weather couldn't have been better. It did not rain once while we were there and the temps were in the 80's everyday. I will have to do a serious post with pictures when I am up and running again (hopefully soon). If you are looking for the perfect tropical vacation...try Kauai, you will love it. I got a super cute new toe ring that says "KAUAI" on it, it's a real touristy thing, but so cute. I love it!
On Wednesday of this week I had our RS B-day party celebration for Enrichment. It went so good. Our theme was Home, Family, and "Purse"onal Enrichment. We decorated with pink, black and silver and had about 50 different purses decorating the tables in the colors we chose. We had tissue paper coming out of them with balloons tied in the middle of each table. We also sprinkled red, pink and white M&M's around each table, and each place setting had a pink plate. We served chicken salad croissants, spinach strawberry salad, and then had a chocolate fountain for dessert. It was so yummy. My committee did such a great job on the B-day party! We had the RS president give a talk about different "bags" women carry and how we don't really know what's on the inside of someones bag and liken it unto ourselves that we don't know what's on the inside of others, etc. It was so great. We then played a game kind of like let's make a deal where the ladies had to hold up items in their purses (we told them to bring them) and they got a prize if they were the 1st to hold it up. Some of the items were: a police ticket, a child's toy, a prescription med, mouthwash, etc. Anyway we had a really good response to the night. I am so glad it is over!!
We are almost done with our adoption profile and hopefully will be approved next week sometime. This has been such a process this time as you have to do a hard copy along with on-line stuff as well. I will be very relieved when we are all done and can feel like we are starting the waiting process. So, if you know anyone that is pregnant and is interested in placing for adoption. Let me know, we appreciate all the support we have gotten from friends and family.
ok-I am somewhat caught up-hopefully pictures of beautiful Kauai will soon follow!

Happy Birthday Shane!!

I just want to say Happy Birthday Shane! He turned 36! I keep teasing him that he is closer to 40 than he is to 30. He tells me he feels that way too. oh-so sad! We went to the play Civil War at Hale Center Theather thanks to his parents for giving him tickets for his b-day. The boys and I gave him two sportscoats, and 4 new ties for his b-day. He looks very good in his new clothes. Thanks honey for being such a great husband and Dad. You are the best! I love you, happy birthday!

in response.....

In response to myself, I am posting some new pictures. After looking back at the past few entries I have decided that I posted some less than flattering pictures of myself. I guess that is ok for the future, won't I really want to know what I looked like at the end of the day all haggered and tired? Not really. So Connor and I had a little photo shoot starring ourselves the other day, here are the results....

Maybe these aren't any more flattering of me, but in any case, we had a fun time with our little "impromtu" photo" shoot. Isn't it funny the things you see in pictures that you don't see in everyday life. For example, my eyes look really green to me and they don't look so green every other day. On the not so positive side, can you say "get you hair colored?" Oh my, it's a good thing I have an appt with Hollie in about 2 weeks (right before Hawaii) to get some highlights. I truly need to be a little more blonde. I love the last photo of Connor and I. He is such a sweetie and keeps me laughing and grateful that I am a mother.

what's for dinner?

I am trying to get back on track for doing a menu each week and then sticking to that menu, so here is mine for this week:

Monday: Parmesan chicken with long grain and wild rice, salad

Tuesday: Homemade Pizza and fruit

Wednesday: Homemade chicken noodle soup and homemade bread

Thursday: (valentines) steaks with baked potatoes, veggie

Friday: marinated cod with rice and broccoli salad

Saturday: Chicken quesadilla's with spanish rice and fruit

Sunday: Breakfast for dinner (probably pancakes, link sausages and scrambled eggs)

So that's it, what's for dinner at your house this week?

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