TRIP TO THE ZOO

A few years ago when I lived in Virginia, I met Bonnie and her brand new baby Kaylen. I instantly fell in love with this family! They were like having a little bit of Utah in Virginia (neither Bonnie or her husband Joe are from UT but she did go to Utah State so that counts ;) They were always having Dave and I over for dinner or movie nights. Now, a few years and three kids later, I am now so lucky to have them living in Utah! Last Friday, the 18th, Bonnie called and said we are on our way to the Zoo come meet us! It was so much fun! They are a million miles an hour and want to see everything! I love being around them and all of their energy. The Zoo was a perfect idea...the animals kept the girls somewhat occupied so that Bonnie and I could have some "girl time" and chit chat. So thanks to Bonnie, my "nieces" and baby Josh :-) for inviting me to the Zoo! KAYLEN AND SAIGE
ELLIE AND AUNT KASEY

GIRL TALK

What a TRIP! So I found this image on Alisa's blog and had to have it! If any of you did not have the chance to play Girl Talk let me just say...you missed out :-) Megan you know we had hours of fun thanks to this game!!! After taking a drive with Megan down memory lane (literally we drove past her old house) it was so fun to reminisce about the good old days! There were HOURS spent in her bedroom playing games, making commercials (I wonder if the Super Bowl needs any because they were good!) and prank calling! This was before caller I.D. and *69! Those were the days :-)

KUTV 2 NEWS

So this morning, before any of you had even opened you eyes, I was on the morning news with my "little sister". 2 News was broadcasting live from Jason's Deli @ Gateway for the casting call for the show Big Brother. They took that chance to bring on the Big Brothers Big Sisters program from Utah and tell a little about it. My "little" (Melissa) and I were asked to go for a short interview with Casey Scott. It was a lot of fun! Casey was really good with the kids and they were all excited about being on tv ;) So here is my little plug for the BBBS program....get involved! I know most of my friends are mothers and that takes up ever last second of your time but if you know anyone that you think would be interested, I would highly recomend it! What a great experience!!!

I am such a spaz....my camera sat neatly in my purse the whole morning! Therefore, I have no pics for this post! LAME! I will blame it on the fact that I woke up at 4 am!!! AHHHHH

IT'S TOO BAD

So I am a total news junkie! I watch the Today Show every morning while getting ready and then have newslinks such as CNN and Deseret News saved to my favorites on my computer. I know what some of you may be thinking, get a life ;) I call it inquisitive and my mother calls me nosey!
So in the news this week there has been a story about some girls in Florida that beat up another girl and filmed it allegedly to post it on a website such as You Tube or Myspace. While the story of the girl being beat up is very sad it got me thinking...there are so many things that I feel were invented/created for good purposes that get used for such destructive situations. So I have deceided to share some of my favorite You Tube links for good use...LAUGHING :-) Hope you enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OBlgSz8sSM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqOqA3cG5JU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFFTwnYXI20

BEAUTIFUL DAY

So just this past Sunday I got to spend the day with three of my favorite people! My nephew Carter, my sister Haley and Megan (my long lost sister ;) Carter will be turning 1 on May 2, so Haley asked Megan to use her amazing talent and take pictures of him. It was so much fun! We walked around Gardner Village and Megan just snapped pics of Carter the whole time! (the beauty of digital) He was such a good boy and only started to fuss a little towards the end. So here is the link to Megan's website and just a few of the pics...check it out!
http://www.megantaylorphotography.blogspot.com/

GOOD TIMES

So I was going through some pics and thought I would post some random ones...here you go :-) After I got done posting I realized...I am on the left (your right) in every pic...hmmmm weird! (yes Megan you can insert a Mr. Emmerson weird there!)

Jorja and I

Just me :-) Abby giving Carter his first trick or treat candy @ my office

My crazy friend Russell and I

Girls weekend in Park City!!!

Jorja and I...again!

MY PURSE = MY LIFE

I saw this post and thought it was a little weird. Then I realized, my purse tells a lot about me so I thought I would post this as a little getting to know me. I LOVE purses! They are an addiction for me. I was so proud of myself when I cleaned out my closet and went from purses along the top shelf on both sides to just one side! That was a big accomplishment for me :-) I feel the need to have everything with me just in case! You never know when you will need something like a tide stick or a pair of tweezers. I change purses a lot so I like the contents to be easily transferable. So here goes my purse..... 1.My book-I am always reading so I keep a book in my purse. Who knows when you will get stuck waiting somewhere! This month for book group we are reading The Book Thief....not done yet but I will let you know what I think.

2.Hairspray-yes some of you may have thought that was compressed air or a large can of mase, nope just hairspray! Walmart....$4.89 and it is the best!

3.My wallet-cards, id and full of receipts! I save EVERY receipt...I used to ask Dave at the end of every day for his receipts. Pretty sure he hated it! I have to match them to my statement every month and make sure no one has hacked my account and taken my millions...he he he!

4.My little wallet-looks just like my wallet but it is just full of punch cards, gift cards, discount cards, club cards...you all know what I am talking about! There is a card for everything!!!

5.My keys-better in my purse than locked in my car :-)

6.The clear makeup bag-It was an impulse buy for sure! I went to the Mac counter and told myself all I needed was one eyeshadow...doesn't work for me! I ended up with 3 eye shadows, lip gloss, a new brush and this bag. (I know you have all done the same thing in some way!) Well it turned out to be a GREAT idea! I just throw everything in it: lotion, lip gloss, dental floss, ibuprofen, visine, rice paper, tweezers, face powder and a hair tie or two! Makes it so much easier for changing purses frequently! You have all you "needs" right there!
7.My I pod-seriously why didn't I invent this! Brilliant! All of your CD's crammed into this little electronic device! LOVE IT!!!

8.Drum roll please........ MY PHONE! Let's be honest, it is in my hand way more than in my purse! I was telling Megan the other day that Jorja and I went to dinner and left our phones in the car the WHOLE time! Like this was a big accomplishment....help! I need to detox! It is a love hate relationship I have with it!

Okay ladies....your turn! Dump out your purses! Let's see what is in them :-)