A Few of my Favorite Things

Everybody loves Friday, me included. I decide to try to do a post on each Friday of things that I love. It could be houshold items, music, movies, food, ideas, and just about anything else that has caught my fancy.These things will not be large or extravagant. Just simple things. If anybody else wants to post their new or old time loves please do! I love hearing about what other people love, especially my sister Leslie. She's a very passionate person. So here are my latest loves. Hope you love them too!

1. The Office- I love this Show! I think it's hilarious! I was so happy the Season Premier was last Thursday. It was greatly anticipated in my home. I love it so much that I always want watch it at the end of each night. I Love the whole cast but I can never make up who my favorite is. I think right now it's Kelly and Phyllis. I loved watching Kelly in the Season Premier gets so cranky and look so terrible when she's dieting. That's exactly how I feel anytime I try to diet. Too Funny! And Phyllis every time that women talks I'm laughing my head off. I would highly recommend getting hooked on this show if you aren't already.

2.Herbal Essence Hydrating Conditioner: I just bought this the other day. I chose it only because it smelled so heavenly. It smelled like sun tan lotion that I wash my hair with. I loved it! Then I used it and was surprised that it actually worked pretty well on my hair besides just smelling so good that I want to drink the bottle!So here are my first shot at My Favorite Things Friday! We'll see how long it last. Who knows, if I have a bad week it could end up being things that I detest Fridays!

Our Impromptu Summer Vacation

Before it is officially Fall, I must post some pictures of my wonderful California trip the kids and I took this summer. It was an impromptu trip that turned out being a great summer vacation. It was just the kids and I because I'm sorry to say that Adam was in the midst of finals and could not come along and play. Sorry Adam.

We went to St. George and then on to California with my sister Erin and her two children. I was so happy to have Erin and her group join the fun. It was great traveling with her and all of the kids packed in my van gave us plenty to laugh about.

I was so happy to get to go to good ol' Cali. It really is geared for summer activities. We loved going to the beach, going swimming, playing with cousins, getting ice cream, visiting with family, and just having a wonderful time. Thank you so much to my sister Leslie and my sister-in-law Sing Jin for letting us come stay with your families and feeding us such great meals. It was so kind of both of you. Thanks too to Laurie and her girls for organizing such fun activities. Anything you guys plan always ends up being a ball. You really do have a gift! We loved seeing everyone. I really had so much fun that I'm hoping to make it an annual summer event. Thanks again to everyone!

First Day of School!

Summer has come and gone. I miss it but am happy to see my favorite season of all coming-Fall. With Autumn comes the first day of school. My kids actually had two first day of school this year.
We were thrilled to get in to the charter school directly behind our house this year. They had already started at the public school but we could not pass up the opportunity of sending our kids to a school with a great location, curriculum, and uniforms! It's been great walking the kids to school, watching them at recess, and just having them close by. The kids are loving it and so am I.

Our BYU Grad!

On August 15, 2008 Adam graduated from Brigham Young University!!!! We are still so excited over it and cannot believe that this day he has worked for years has finally come and gone. It was a great day for Our Family!
The day before graduation Adam's family arrived. We were so excited to see everyone and so happy they were there for Adam and this great accomplishment in his life. It was so kind of them to take time off work and not to mention the cost of the airplane tickets to get here. Thank you so much. It really meant a great deal to Adam and I.
The graduation was wonderful. The main speaker spoke on having integrity of the heart. It was a great talk and I felt proud to belong to a University and Church that install and believe in honesty, family life, hard work, learning, and the continually idea of trying to be more like our Beloved Savior in all that we do.
Later we had the Tuineis, Briscos, Jackson and Rosie, Gutes, and the Telles Group over for a dinner and small celebration. We had a wonderful time and appreciate all the help and encouragement we have received through the years from each family. Thank You!
The last big thank you goes to my dear husband. You must allow me to tell you how proud I am of you and your amazing accomplishment. It really is an incredible thing that you have done. Somehow you have had to manage family, school, work, church callings, mortgages, assisting car repairs(thanks Paul!) sleepless nights, finals, missed vacations, and countless of other obstacles to reach this goal. You made it! Thank you for all of your hard work, determination and grit that it took to do this! Congratulations Adam!!!