Sushi, Smiles, STRIKE

Any excuse to get together with friends is fine by me!!! Any excuse to have another celebration for my birthday is even better!!! Some friends and I gathered at my favorite place and gorged on sushi...yummy!

Alana & Adam

Jeff , what are you looking at...the camera is over here?

Sarah, Sarah, Trish & Kimmy

Here is my last piece of "no-calorie" cake...I only had 3 pieces this week...YIKES!

This sight makes you quickly lose your appetite!

Big DORKS!!!

The Lewis Family

We're on odd bunch!

The night is not complete without a rousing round of bowling

Who's going to win?

Yes, I picked the ball because it matched my outfit...I'm so VAIN! The shoes do not do my outfit justice...it was cute till I put the clown shoes on!

I forgot how competitive I can be...I LOST!!! I guess those 2 semesters of bowling I took in college did not pay off...but they sure were fun!!!

My birthday week is coming to a close...I should extend till Wednesday but I'm thinking you all are sick and tired of hearing about it...till next year!

Look what I got today

I have some pretty fabulous sisters...when we get together it's a riot...sometimes literally...lol! Teri is over the top creative she makes some of the best gifts ever...take a look! Cards with my monogram!!!! She also sent a funky metal bookmark (Teri that's what it was right?) that she attached beads too. Thanks Teri for thinking of me!!! I love em'!

Another side note: I need to apologize to Steve!!! I posted my blog entry from last night and not 20 minutes later Steve, Jamie & Kensie called me!! Brother I love you and thanks for thinking of me on my day!!!! The even funnier part is he reminded Teri to call (ok, she was one of my 41 shout outs on Facebook!) Gotta love it!

It's here...it's here!!!

Have you heard how much I love my birthday??? Well, it's a pretty amazing day! Here is what happened today...first you must read your birthday horoscope: "Your creative impulses are very strong this year, and if you haven't already, you may very well get in touch with the artist in you! You may find that your mind (and perhaps speech!) races frequently. It's an especially strong period in your life for enterprise and personal opportunities, as well as interpersonal relationships. Relationships are warm, friendly, and beneficial this year." Hmmm...nothing too exciting! Then you just enjoy the day with no expectations...let me tell you that's hard! And of course end the day with a yummy meal somewhere (Cameron and I went to Red Robin--he picked it). Today I received a lot of love from family and friends (ok, mostly friends). My dad was the first to call me at 7:05 am and the phone, email, and texts have been buzzing ever since. Here is the tally so far (I just counted them for blogging purposes only):

Phone Calls: 6

Text messages: 11

Emails: 5

Facebook shout outs: 41

Birthday Cards: 3 (thank you DeDe)

Wow, I'm feeling the love! All in all it was not a bad day! Just think there is still 3 more days left to celebrate this week!!!

Just a few side notes: if my future husband is reading this...I want you to celebrate my birthday like my cousin Hannah...see here!!!! Oh yea let's not forget this one...my brother Steve's birthday was last month and I sent him a text. He did not ever reply so I called him 2 days later to see how his day was and to make sure he got the text. He informed me that texting 'happy birthday' is very impersonal and he now knows how it feels and he won't be texting anyone on their birthday...he'll call instead. Hey, Steve you totally forgot to call me...a simple text would have been nice!

The fun continues...

If Dr. Seuss can spread his birthday out all week long so can I! Today Cameron's class celebrated again and had Green Eggs and Ham at school. He wanted it again for dinner...YUCK!

I work in the schools and love it when the kids bring treats to share with their friends. Some of you might think that only Elementary kids do this...NOPE...middle school and even the high school kids. Unfortunately, the high school kids want their parents to bring in pizza or subs for their friends...some parents actually do it! Well, I thought it would be fun to bake cake shaped cookies and take them to work tomorrow to share with my groups!

and then my friend Jen stopped by and gave me a present...I was shocked!!! She did read my pity party entry earlier in the week...boy, do I feel stupid! I guess it pays to complain...lol! Look at the cool bracelet and earrings that she made me. I have several of her pieces and just love them...you should check out her website http://jenwebleydesigns.blogspot.com/ Thanks Jen that really meant a lot and I love having you as a friend too!!!!


OH BOY, tomorrow is the big day!!!!!!!

Surprise Surprise!!!!

Well, my birthday week sure is starting out with a BANG (and to think these friend's hadn't read my blog to know I was complaining earlier)!!! On Saturday I got a text from my friend Shelly who asked if Cameron & I wanted to come over and play Wii Monday night...that sounded like fun so after swim lessons we headed over. Well, look at what I walked right in on...

SURPRISE!!!

Something you may or may not know about me is I hate surprises...I can't stand it!!! If you know something and won't tell me I go crazy...but when you catch me off guard it's a pretty cool thing!

Does the calories in this cake count??? Not this week!

and presents to boot


of course we had to play Wii...Cameron and I boxed (stay tuned for upcoming videos) and we also bowled!!!


Thanks Shelly, Amy, Dean C., & Dean B. you guys GOT ME GOOD!!!!!

Happy 105th Birthday

Wow, and I thought turning 35 was old! Today Cameron got to wear his old man jammies to school and "other" grandma met him there to hang out. They spent the morning reading and doing an art project. They both had a great time!! Thanks Grandma for going!!! Hopefully someone took a picture or two!

It's my....

~Birthday~

okay, it's not really till the 4th (right now go mark it on your calendar...march 4...that's this Wednesday!!!) I need to take full advantage of the week!!! I love birthdays and think that everyone should have a week long celebration which would consist of lots of gifts, no work, all the food you want to eat with no negative consequences to the body and yummy yummy cake!!! Unfortunately, I'm usually let down...I fantasize of what I would like it to look like and it never quite turns out that way. Here are some examples; when I turned 14 my dad said I could wear make-up...so, all my friends that came gave me make-up. I got caught wearing nail polish (is that really make-up??) a few days before my birthday and he grounded me from my presents for 2 weeks!! What was this girl to do!?? When I turned 16 that was the magic age to start dating and to drive...well, no guys came knocking on my door and I did not have a 3.0 GPA to drive so that birthday was ruined too. Well, my mom did throw me a sweet 16 and I invited all her friends and got really cool gifts so I guess it wasn't that bad...lol! When I turned 30 I cried...I threw a great party but I was devastated at where I was at and how much time I'd wasted. Now I'm turning 35 and I can't wait to see what life has in store--I'm really excited! I asked Cameron what he was getting me for my birthday and he said, "I'm going to give you a Pokemon...no, I'll give you one of my toys I don't want to play with anymore...you'll really like it mom!"

WARNING: You might be hearing about my birthday A LOT this week!!!!

I've Been Tagged

I've been tagged...

1. Go to my documents/pictures.

2. Go to my 6th file folder.

3. Go to my 6th picture.

4. Blog about it.

5. Tag 6 people to do the same.

I'm so glad it was this picture and not something embarrassing...yes, I have embarrassing pictures stored on my computer. I should go through and clean them out but it takes so much time. This is my friend Carrie and Cyndi. Carrie and I have been friends since we were 14...that was a summer I'll never forget...we were on a three day hike to the ocean (this is one of those hikes that you have everything you need in a pack, on your back for three days) and I was not feeling well (my mom told me it was just nerves). The plan was to share the 2 man tent...so after we set up camp I went to lay down and ended up throwing up...all over the tent, Carrie's sleeping bag and mine!!! HELLO WE ARE OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE!!!!! Carrie was a sport...I slept by myself in the stinky tent the first night and she slept with our neighbors and then the next night 4 of us crammed into a 2-man tent...all I can remember about that night was this raccoon kept scratching at my butt. I met Cyndi when we were all at Rick's College!!! Carrie and Cyndi were roommates and I lived upstairs. Those were the best 2 years with tons and tons of memories.

Here are three of my favorite:

1. Dressed up in dark cloths and ran around Rexburg shutting off electricity of several apartment complexes...I think that would be a criminal offense today.
2. Laying out at Rigby Lake...I was out swimming in the fall of 93' and lost my dad's wedding band that he gave me...I was soooo sad! About 8 months later the girl's went to lay out again and I didn't go (I think I was studying...lol) next thing I knew Cyndi was on her knee proposing to me with my dad's ring. I was shocked!!! A man had a metal detector at the lake and they asked him to try and find it and he did!!! Please don't ask me where the ring is now...that's a pathetic story!!!!
3. Rooming together at Harmony House #310, endless trips to Craigo's, adventures to Beaver Dick, a road trip to Yellowstone and many many many late night giggles!!! Oh, and let's not forget when Cyndi and I went to Reno so I could see Jeremy!

Ok, so about the above picture...I think the last time we were all together was when the girls decided to do an intervention on me...yes, I said intervention!! It didn't go over big but I will always be grateful that they loved enough to try! So, I was sooo happy when Carrie called and said Cyndi was in town for a conference and the three of us got together for dinner...it was so fun to laugh about all the weird things we did!!! I love these girls and will be forever grateful for their friendship over the past 21 years!!!!

I now tag:

1. Teri
2. Jamie
3. Carrie (Cyndi needs to starting blogging so I could tag her)
4. Hannah
5. Katie
6. Mackenzie

Change

I posted a lot today so keep scrolling.

I put this on myspace and thought I would share! YES, I have a myspace...I think I was bored this week or something??? Do you want to be my friend...lol?

"Change"

(An Autobiography in Five Short Chapters)

Chapter I
I walk down the street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk, I fall in. I am lost...I am helpless. It takes forever to get out.

Chapter II
I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I fall in again. I can't believe I am in the same place. But, it isn't my responsibility. It still takes a long time to get out.

Chapter III
I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I see it is there. I still fall in...it's a habit...but, my eyes are open. I know where I am. It is my responsibility. I get out immediately.

Chapter IV
I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I walk around it.

Chapter V
I walk down another street.

I'm wearing old man jammies

and so is Grandpa!

My step dad had neck surgery 2 weeks ago...he fell and is very lucky to be walking today! We are so happy that he will recover and be ok!

Yea, it's Monday!

Cameron is loving swim lessons or maybe it's the routine that we are in--

Monday: Swim Lessons

Tuesday: whatever we want :)

Wednesday: Swim Lessons

Thursday: AA (Cameron thinks I go here to learn to teach people not to smoke....lol) he loves to play with the kids.

Friday: Yipee, it's the weekend! We can relax and again do whatever we want!

Here are some videos of Cameron's crawl stroke and kick board exercises

We love Rhianna

Cameron and I love to get down when we are out and about...this video doesn't even come to close to what we usually do but you'll get the idea. I usually sing and I started to and then I realized you would all be listening so I stopped...enjoy! I just watched this again...I seriously need to edit it...not the best video lots of dead spots. Oh well...

A Getaway

Sometimes adults just need to get away...I had the opportunity to go to Ocean Shores with a friend and relax last weekend. It was wonderful!!!!! Life has been crazy lately and it was nice to just breath! Thank you Jody!

Mom, I did the pizza!!!!

Cameron spent the weekend with my dad and step mom...my dad turned 61 on Friday and decided for his birthday he wanted to take Cameron skiing. Cameron was so excited...on the way to meet Grandpa Thursday night he asked me, "mom, how will I stop when I'm going down Mt. Rainer?" For those that know me I hate the cold therefore I'm a non-skier. I told Cameron I had NO CLUE!!! When I talked to Cameron on Saturday you would of thought he had just won the lottery he talked to me for 20 minutes about skiing and that's amazing for a kid who usually refuses to talk on the phone:

Mom: "Did you have fun?"

Cameron: "Mom, it was so cool! I know how to stop...you just do the pizza"

Mom: "The pizza?"

Cameron: "Yea, you put your skis in the shape of pizza."

Here are tons of pics and a video from Cameron's adventure...

Cameron before he took his first 2 hour lesson

off with Grandpa to try things out...

and a few times he crashed

Grandpa was really impressed with how well he did on his first trip. Cameron is already asking to go back for night skiing. Thanks Grandpa!!!!

Happy Valentine's Day

I think this day is overrated...probably because I don't have a Valentine. Oh, wait I do...he's 6 and about the cutest thing you ever did see. This morning I wanted to make heart shaped pancakes...Cameron wanted eggs. For those of you that know me I HATE EGGS!!! I can't stand the taste, texture, smell or even the thought of eating them! But because I love Cameron I made a HUGE sacrifice.

I got Cameron a card and some chocolate...he was so excited!

After he realized I got him something he decided to needed to get me a Valentine also. He picked through his stack he got yesterday and found one with no writing on it...it's all about going green. This year I received 2 Hershey kisses, a quarter and a recycled Valentine which read, "A Valentine from me to you...The Lord loves us very much." Someone actually brought in religious Valentine cards in Kindergarten???? hmmm...

OUCH it cut me!

Cameron has been working hard on his Valentine's all week! He decided his name was too long so he has been writing from Cam on each card. Just like his mom trying to find the easier softer way! The funny thing is he made a card for himself and it reads;

To: Cameron

From: Cam

I'm not sure why Cameron put one of the cards in his mouth...I was making his lunch this morning and I looked up and saw him swipe it across his lips, "Ouch it cut me!" Grandma was nice enough to offer him a wet rag to help with the pain....it worked because he kept doing his cards!

Can we please listen to the bum-bum-bee-dum-bum-bum-bee-dum-bum song?

Cameron's new favorite song!!! If I refuse to play the CD then he does not want any music to be played at all.

You're not my mom

Cameron has nightmares...last night while I was getting ready for bed I heard him crying. Here is how the conversation went:

Mom: Cameron are you ok?

Cameron: No, where is my mom?

Mom: I'm right here

Cameron: No, where is my mom?

Mom: I'm your mom

Cameron: You're not my mom...where is she?

Mom: (at this point I don't want to argue with him...but come on I'M YOUR MOM!!!) I'm right here...

Cameron: No, I need her. I'm angry and I need to tell her...where is she???

Mom: (sign of relief) Come on Cameron let's go to bed...

I got him into bed and rocked him back to sleep...very curious what he was so mad about! I asked this morning but of course he looked at me like I was CRAZY!!!!!!

another ear infection...ugh!!!!

Sunday night Cameron woke me up saying his ear hurt...he moaned for 2 hours straight before I finally turned on Walle...we watched it twice! Poor little thing was not doing well...we were up from 12:30 till I finally took him to the hospital at 7 am. Of course just another ear infection...do they ever grow out of these things???????? Cameron's favorite thing about the hospital is the warm blankets they give you...

swim, swim and more swim

Cameron is still loving swim lessons!! The pool handed out certificates with 10 levels on it--Cameron had 4 of the levels passed off. Each time you pass a level you get a gold sticker:

Cameron: Mom, I'm going to be on level 5!!!!

Mom: I know Cameron that's so cool--you are doing a great job!

Cameron: I can't wait till I'm really good and get to be on level 10...then I can play waterpolo!