June 22, 2008

I hate pictures!

Of me that is. So I've been told by a few people that I don't have any pictures of me on this blog. That was kind of the point. I'm more than happy showing off my cute girls and awesome husband, but when it comes to pictures of me I just can't bring myself to do it. I'm the least photogenic person in the world! But on rare occasion, some pictures turn out ok enough to share. Don't get use to it, because there won't be many of them. I promise!

June 15, 2008

Smart Family Trip

This weekend was Grandmother Smart's 90th birthday bash so we loaded up the cars on Friday and headed down to Sacramento for the occasion. Sierra flew in from Virginia minus the boys and Jason's family wasn't able to make the trip. But we all still had a good time. Driving for 9 hours with the girls was interesting. Tenlee slept for maybe an hour the whole trip down! Traveling isn't her thing. Not that I can blame her on that! On the way home, Baylee got sick (only 20 minutes into the trip!). So that was an unscheduled stop. But other than that, we made it home in one piece, although I don't think we made it home with our sanity!


Josh killing time having wheel chair races (with Jake).

Hanging out at Grandma and Grandpa Smart's. Don't ask what Jake is doing.
That's my girl! I spent my whole childhood climbing trees!

Since Sierra doesn't have girls to spoil, she loves to do things with ours and Crystals! Thanks Aunt Sierra! We love you!


We were able to find some time to go see the Sacramento Temple. This was the first time any of us had seen it. It is very beautiful. There is just a beautiful and peaceful spirit when you are on any temple grounds. But being there with family make it even more wonderful!

June 8, 2008

I've Been Tagged

Tag
1. What was I doing 10 years ago: 10 years ago I made a very unexpected and very quick move to California to live with my brother and his family in El Dorado Hills. There was a lot going on in my life at the time and I felt like I needed to get away to sort things out. Mike had talked to me about spending the summer down there but I didn't really think I would. I called Mike on a Saturday asking if the offer was still good. I went to Pocatello to pack my stuff and left a note for my roommate (and best friend) that I was leaving for the summer. I'd still pay rent and talk to her about it later. I left on a Monday. I cried the whole way there. I met some great people, had a great job, spent time with my brother and most importantly figured out what was most important to me. I left there a different person. It was the best move I ever made (except for moving to Boise!).
2. What is on my to-do list for today? Well, since the day is almost over there isn't much left on the list except to go to bed and hope and pray Tenlee doesn't throw up again. My day consisted of working from 9:30 t0 6:00 at Firebird Raceway, coming home and sleeping for an hour and then cleaning up Tenlee twice from throwing up, cleaning up Baylee's throw up from the smell of Tenlee and trying to keep Josh from throwing up. Good thing the day is over!
3. What would I do if I suddenly became a billionaire? I would probably build a new house on at least 10 acres, buy the car and boat of my dreams, send Josh on his hunting excursion to Alaska with his dad, Don and Doug, go on a huge vacation some place warm with all my family and save and invest everything else. But only after I went on a shopping spree in Italy.
4. 3 Bad habits: (Just 3?) I hate to make the bed! So most days I don't. I bake "not very good for me" treats when I'm bored just because (I don't even want to eat them most of the time). I get caught up in "reality tv" shows instead of doing something worth my time like exercising or cleaning.
5. Places I've lived: Mackay ID, Pocatello ID, El Dorado Hills CA, Boise ID, Meridian ID
6. Places I have worked: The farm, the deli,the farm, the grocery store, the farm, an Outdoor Lighting company, Lamonts, ISU, State Insurance Fund, Health and Welfare
7. Things people don't know about me: I would love to own a restaurant, I'm terrified of fire and snakes but I love frogs and lizards. I was on the Dean's list for 3 years at ISU. I changed my major 3 times in college. I hate, hate, hate to show my emotions, but unfortunately I wear them on my sleeve.

Who will you tag: Erika, Crystal, Missy