I'VE BEEN TAGGED!

I was tagged by Randi!

A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.

B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.

C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago:
I was a senior in High School with only 4 mths till Graduation! Driving a 88 red Chevy Berretta and loving life! No adult responsibilities but yes of course I wanted to have those responsibilities so bad and couldn't wait funny how that works huh! You always want what you don't or can't have! Also involved in a lot of sports at that time, Cheerleading & Swimming which I miss very much!

5 things on my to do list today:
1. Go to the Temple
2. 3 mile run w/Rachel & Randi - training for our 1/2 marathon in SLC
3. Went in the hot tub with Randi, the two cutest babies & cutest husband ever!
4. Respond to emails and BLOG!!!
5. Give Spencer a bath!

Things I enjoy:
Being a Mom, Being a wife, going on dates with my husband, going to the temple, blogging, scrapbooking, taking pictures of our fun memories, having gatherings at our house with friends and family, it's taken a while but for right now I actually am enjoying eating healthy and working out with my sis!, feeling that I'm appreciated and the list could go forever actually so I'll stop now ;)

What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire:
Definately pay off Debt, buy my husband all the land he wants so we don't have to get anymore loans for them;), Buy a house for all the family members especially the one's on my side so they would move here that would be a dream come true!, Give Rachel & Adam whatever it took to get them as many kids as possible and whatever it took to try for one of there own biologically, College funds for our kids, Charity, whole new wardrobe, Lot's of traveling and I'm like Randi the list could go on and on so I'll stop now!

3 of my bad habits:
1. Twirling and playing with my hair.
2. Always seem to accidentally interupt people all the time
3. Procrastination

5 places I have lived:
1. Yakima, Washington
2. Provo & Orem both, Utah (they count as one anyway they are pretty much one city!)
3. Kearns, Utah
4. Logan, Utah
5.Garden City (Bear Lake), Utah

5 jobs that I have had:
1. Waitress at JB's Restaurant
2. Swim Instructor at local YMCA in Yakima, WA
3.Convergy's (Telemarketing and Human Resources Dept.)
4. Mountainland Supply Accounts Receivable Dept.
5. BLH Enterprises, Inc. first as a run around girl for my boyfriend but now I do some bookkeeping and other odd's and ends for my now husband!

5 Things people don't know about me:
1. I am just like Randi I am pretty open so this is hard for me too, but I also wanted to be a Marine Biologist and Flight Attendant at one time but also a Firewoman and almost went to a Police Academy school.
2. I am working on getting a concealed weapons permit as well, Randi & I took the class together
3. I went to UVSC for 2 weeks when I was 18 but never finished and always wanted to go back to college someday
4. I almost swam for a college in Washington before I decided to move to Utah.
5. I've jumped off a 60 ft cliff with my cousin Amanda in my wild days at 18!

5 people I am tagging: Rachel, Lindsey, Deanna, Shauna & Jenn!

Hhmmm fresh homemade bread....

What a fun and delicious family home evening night! Monday night the sister-in-law's being taught by mom-in-law had a bread making lesson from mama Hirschi! For Christmas this year she got everyone a Bosch Bread maker and a Wheat Grinder. So of course we had to learn how to use these items or else what would be the point of having them, right! So after many times of trying to get together when it was a good time for all of us we finally found a night that worked for everyone. So the women made the bread while the men babysat the children so we could get it done! After a lot of wheat, flour, yeast and rising of the bread we finally had 8 loaves made! 8 wonderful, mouth watering, warm fresh loaves of bread, YUMMM... That was everyone's dessert and reward for watching the kids so we could get it done! So now it's just finding the time to make the bread on my own but it is worth it the bread is so delicious! Thanks Marcile for the great Christmas gifts and for teaching us your great talents! It was also fun to do it with my favorite sister-in-law's, couldn't ask for any better :)

Fun in the sun at Hardware Ranch!

We decided to take the kids up the canyon to Hardware Ranch since it was such a beautiful sunny day! Also nice to get outside and have a little fun! So we rounded up the fam, some hot chocolate and snow gear and headed out the door!
Brooklynn got to bring her friend that lives next door, Braiden. He was such a joy to have with us, It's nice to know that there are such good parents that teach their children so well how to be respectful and good when there with other people! He is a GREAT kid, way to go Parker Family!

They have sleigh rides around the field where all the Elk graze everyday and all day to get some grub! There were some really nice bull elk there it was really cool to see. Of course living with a husband that MAKES me go hunting with him sometimes ;) I've seen my fair share of elk but it was still pretty cool to see so many at once and not running away from you if they see you in the mountains, b/c they think your going to shoot them!


So after going on the sleigh ride we all had hot chocolate and treats while the kids and uncle's had a snowball fight! I don't know what it is with snow but men and well Brooklynn too seem to automatically think "snowball fight" sweet!!! But it makes for good entertainment that's for sure!

Thanks to all the fam that came with us on such short notice it was a lot of fun and makes for great memories! Thanks for being a part of it...

Night of the King And I...

This day was a lot of fun. It started out with Brian,me,Brent,Randi & Loran going to the gun range to practice for our class on Wednesday night for the permits. Needless to say at first I was pretty rusty, but after some practice and the coolest laser gun ever I ended up with some pretty awesome shots. So afterwards we met up with Mark,Kristen,Shaun & Wendy at Blackstone for some good eatin! And after the long wait with reservations ;) we finally got sat and ate some pretty good grub I'd say! Then we rushed over to the Theatre where The King And I was playing and just barely made it as the lights were dimming to sit before they closed the doors on us...pheww that was close. I am so glad we made it though it was an awesome play and thought it was very well done! It was a lot of fun to go with a group we havn't gone on a group date for some time and it was nice to get out and be social after being so busy with work and the family! It was a nice breather for Brian and I. I meant to take a group shot of us all but of course forgot the camera in my car during the play so I only got some of us, Brent & Randi. I had a great time thanks to Randi for putting the fabulous date together!

Splish Splash...

Here is some fun footage of Spencer and Brooklynn. She loves to play with her baby brother and does a good job at it too. Now that she reads pretty well she likes to read to him and yes even in the bathtub! Spencer absolutely loves the water. He loves it so much that he doesn't want to wait for mommy to put him in the tub he'd rather get in on his own. Yes by himself and he is only 10 mths old... He is our swimmer bug I can already tell. I couldn't believe my eyes when he just lifted his leg right over the bathtub and hopped in it was so funny!

Spencer learns new tricks everyday!

When I went looking for my son this is where he was found! Lately he is into EVERYTHING. Just today I found him going up the stairs which he had never done before on his own. It's amazing the things they figure out on there own especially at such a young age! But this video is kind of sad at the end the poor thing got stuck! His foot ended up at the top of his head, that had to hurt. But he's resilient and was ok after some tlc from mommy! And also he had his first real ouey (not sure on spelling) which actually needed a bandaid. Of course getting into stuff we don't even know what cut his finger but it was on of mommy's decoration's we're sure! So we had to document it of course! Then, not kidding, the little rascal was in the bathroom getting into the toilet paper and I really don't want to think about what he may or may not of touched in there since he's pulling himself up to everything in the house. But thankfully uncle Adam caught him pretty quickly and told his mommy! He even has the most mischievious smile on his face when I found him, he is something that's for sure. But it sure makes for a fun time at the house all day that's for sure!

Our Adventurous Life Thus Far...

Brooklynn's Birthday Celebration!

January 6th was Brooklynn's 7th birthday... Time sure does fly by so fast I can't believe she's that old! She is now in the 1st grade progressing very well especially in her reading! She is reading that right there makes me sad because she really isn't a baby anymore! She loves to scrapbook, her aunt Rachel has a table set up for her downstairs so that she can scrapbook with her whenever she want's. She does so well for a 7 year old. She is really into horses right now, she does really good with our 3 horses we have too. She is now taking a big responsibility of feeding the two fish she got for her birthday from Aunt Sandy & Uncle Pete! She is doing very well with that and loves her fish...We celebrated her birthday a couple times. Once was in Washington with G & G Penning, here at home with mom and dad to dinner and a movie, and finally at G & G Hirschi's house with all the Hirschi Family! She has had a lot of fun and family to share her special day with! We love you Brooklynn and hope that all your dreams come true...Love mommy, daddy Brian & Spencer...

My Friend...Deanna!

I've decided to follow in my sister's footsteps and do a friend tribute each month. I've chosen my good friend Deanna for January since she was a part of my inspiration to start a blog! Deanna and I met about 10 years ago in 1998. We have had many memorable memories in those 10 years! From finding a prom date (dressed for prom) at the nearest Macey's grocery store to dying our hair (on our own) and it not turning out so good! I sure do miss those days running wild and crazy, D you gave me so many fun memories that I remember every so often! Ahh the good ole' days...The fun trips to the airport to see off cute missionaries, playing with Lauren (she was so cute), going to the Pam Tillis concert and fun parties held at the Watson home, I sure miss that house it felt so homey... We don't make too many memories these days since I live in Logan and you there in Provo! I do miss living in Utah County but I'm finally adjusting here. But you did make the long trip up for my wedding reception a couple years ago, that was really cool. So arn't you married yet?!! You did catch my bouquie!!! I am excited for the new age of Blogging now it's a lot easier to keep up with each other's life especially living so far away from each other. I appreciate you friendship and the love you have for EVERYONE... Your such a sweet person and an awesome friend. And not to mention very beautiful as well ;) Thanks again D for the memories and friendship we've shared over the years - good thing for your brother, Tim, or else we would of never met each other... With love from your "international friend" ;) ha ha

Our Dream Home!

Well all the waiting, anticipating, stress, impatience, frustration and hoping it will be done before the baby comes is over! It took 9 months to finish the house and 3 months to finish the landscaping and we are so happy with the results. We’ve had the best 1st year ever in this house. Many memories, new beginnings, friends, family and live in family. We barely got moved in 2 weeks before Spencer came into the world (which I believe the move put me into labor 3 weeks early), but that’s okay we are here! Then shortly after, our cousin’s Chuck and Ginger moved in for a couple months. Then directly after they moved out came my sister Rachel and her husband Adam to live with us for a year. So needless to say I am not going to know what to do with myself after they move this summer. Well anyway we’ve had many gatherings here already and plan to have many more. We love the friends and family that come over and the spirit they bring to our home. Thank you all for the love and support you give to us!

Christmas in Washington 2007

LUGGAGE, WHAT LUGGAGE???

We went on our long trip to Yakima, Washington where Jaimee's family lives and grew up. Well we got there but our luggage did not! Somehow the airlines got 3 out of the 7 bags we had. Don't ask how we got some but not all, couldn't even come close to telling ya! Needless to say it was still a good trip. Not as we expected but isn't that life! We stayed for Christmas and New Year's and built so many memories, I miss them already. We took a short trip to Leavenworth, WA and had fun snowmobiling, sledding, sleigh rides and more. Some had to go back that night and some stayed overnight and we were some of the lucky ones that stayed overnight. The lights are gorgious there I can't imagine how much time it takes for them to do that. We had a wonderful time there and might go again when we can spend more time to shop! We also celebrated some birthday's while in Yakima. Logan turned 2 and we celebrated Brooklynn and Victoria's early. Brooklynn turns 7 on January 6th and Victoria turns 5 on January 15th! They all had so much fun! Also we had a scrapbook extraviganda one day and boy did we make a HUGE mess in my mom's living room but it was so much fun even though I only got 3 pages done and didn't even start on one page till close to the end of the day! But there done that's all that matters! There were so many more fun activities but that was a good rough draft of it all! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year too!

DECEMBER IN UTAH...

I know my posts are all out of order but that's what happens when you don't post one till after all the fun stuff! I'll get on track soon enough! Before spending Christmas in Washington we did some fun activities in Utah. One favorite December tradition for us is going to Temple Square to see the lights! It was full of snow, lights, beautiful buildings, hot chocolate and friends. We went with my sister Rachel and her husband Adam, Brent, Randi and there son Gavin on a spur of the moment trip! We had to warm up from the snowy storm in the lobby of the Marriott Hotel so while we did that we took advantage of memorable pictures! I love the spirit the holiday's bring not only for those your around all the time but everyone else around you the spirit is so strong and joyous.