17 years and counting

Last weekend was our 17 year anniversary. Seems like we have only been married just a few years. It has become a tradition that we go to Vegas for our anniversary. Four years ago we signed up for the Vegas Marathon and have gone ever since. The Marathon is just a few days before or after our anniversary depending on when it falls. This year is actually fell right on the anniversary so we decided to run the 1/2 and run it together that was fun and it felt like we were cheating just a bit, to cut off half of the race! This year we wanted the time to spend together knowing I was having surgery as soon as we got home. So it was a nice weekend ALONE.

I have been to Vegas probably 10-15 times and every time we find something new to do and NEVER get bored. My first request was to stop at the Silverton and see the HUGE aquarium. That was so cool and it is connected to Outdoor World, which makes Cabela's seem like nothing. I actually enjoyed walking through Outdoor World and seeing all there displays. We always have to spend a day in Primm shopping, and Got GREAT DEALS! Saw our neighbors at the mall, they also got great deals. Saturday we went to the Marathon Expo and got our race numbers and then Shopped at the Vegas Outlet Mall. Had to eat a a buffet, which is always overrated! And early to bed for the 4am alarm.

The Race on Sunday was so much fun! Where can you run with Elivs, showgirls and renew your vows all at the same time? After the race we got tickets to Mystere a cirque Du Sollie show. I have always wanted to see one so we chose one we could get tickets at as reasonable price. the one I really wanted to see was O the tickets were 175.00 a piece, could not justify it! Kelly took me out to Ethel M's Chocalate factory they have an incredible light show, saw the fountains at Bellagio (one of my favorite things) We had such a fun time and it felt good to have the day of the Marathon to do things instead of feeling like we were to tired to do anything. VIVA LAS VEGAS!

Train Wreck

Ok, I know most of you ladies out there can appreciate and understand as women we sometimes have this YES syndrome. That is what I am going to call it. Kelly calls it my train wreck weeks because he can stand and watch me do too much but cant stop it. I find these weeks start off as easy weeks where you have a few scheduled items and then you get asked to fit more things in your week. I know I have a problem of just trying to do it all and I cant say no. Does everyone have this problem or do I need help?
I just recently had one of these weeks and I know my family suffers a little from my yes syndrome, but how do you say no? As wives and mothers there is always something to do and continues even if your schedule does not allow it. We always have the school volunteer moments, can you come and work in my class, volunteer for PTO or Booster Club, Field trips etc. (I recently went on a field trip with the 7Th grade class, Scary) We always have our church callings and obligations and then those are always added upon. Dinner needs to be brought to the neighbor because she is sick or just had a baby, how can you say no to that? Then yo have the random from people that just ask or need help so you do it. (THIS IS NOT A COmPLAINT!) Because I really do like to help out when I can. And don't forget Parent Teacher conference needs to be fit in between 5-8pm on Tuesday night before mutual!!! And the "Oh mom i forgot I need.......for this class....um by tomorrow....Sorry!"
After everything is said and done I refuse to give up some of the optional things that I really want to do that are not really mandatory. Showing up to the High School to send off the cross country team for state and making sugar cookies with the girls on Halloween because it is a tradition. During these weeks Kelly always asks "what are you going to give up?" my reply is "nothing I can do it all!"
After a week of little sleep and doing way to much I sleep for a day and everyone recovers. I do really hope I am not the only one who does this! When it is all I feel like my weeks following are not very productive because I do not get as many things done. I love my life and wold not have it any other way! This is just life and another train wreck week will be coming soon so I will enjoy this week catching up on Blogs and spending an entire day on my laptop!

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GO BEES!!

The Bonneville Boys Cross Country team made it to STATE!!!! YEAH! It has been a great season for all of them and they all worked really hard to get there. Kolton ran the race of his life at Districts on Friday. That was one of my payback moments for all the driving, money, time, and any other investments I have made in him. He has always come in the top 20 overall at the meets and for Bonneville he was always in the top 4 of his team. Today he wanted the win! For the majority of the race he ran in the top five overall and at some moments he was leading the pack. I could tell he may have gone out to hard and pushed a little more than he should have but it gave him an incredible race. He could not keep up in the end but still finished with a great race, 18:16 and in 11th place out of 86 boys. I had a hard time not crying...he is a Junior in HS now and it is emmbarressing to see your mom cry in public

Legally Blonde

I had the funniest thing happen to me last Friday so I have to share my moment...! I was wearing a light pink shirt so I put on The pink Miche Shell on my purse. It was a bit matchy matchy. I am out running errands around town and I remember our little dog Sydney is sick with a cold. I pick up the phone and call the vet, and they say "If you come right now we can get you in" . I rush home and grab Sydney put her in her travel bag and head to the vet. (Kenzie has trained her to be in this bag when we go out.)

I am standing at the counter checking her in and the receptionist says "you can bring her in now we are ready" I let her know I have her with me and hold up the bag she is in. She says "OH! I am sorry I did not see her" I now realize I look like a fool! I am in a vet with a 3lb dog wearing pink, with my pink purse, and my VERY PINK dog bag. I wanted to go back to the car and leave my purse and the dog bag but the damage had already been done. After seeing the veterinarian and have to go back and face the receptionist to pay my money. I know the moment I walked out of the door they all had something to say! I would have had something to say, and I deserved everything they said. "What is up with that lady and the pink bags?" Can you say ELLE Woods? I looked like an IDIOT.

After my mortifying experience I am driving to the bank and my friend calls me as she passes me on the road. "What are you doing driving around town with a little dog wearing pink?" We both laughed and I had to tell her about my vet visit so she could laugh at me a little more. I do believe she had tears in her eyes from laughing.

I have shared this story with a few people and they have all laughed and when they stop they look at me and laugh again. I hope you all find this as funny as I thought it was. Life is too short not to laugh at your stupidity

Random Tag...

#1: I HATE grocery Shopping I will wait until we are almost out of food and then go. Lets not confuse this with Clothes Shopping. I LOVE THAT! I was at Fred Meyer just picking up a few items and my neighbor that works there litterally took my hand and walked me through the isles to get the things on my list (she is too good to me). I hate going down the rows and trying to manuvere around others.

#2: I need my grocery items checked out in a certain way and put in the bags the right way ie Frozen in the same bag and checked out together, fridge stuff together,,,,,. I had a checker reach over my vegetables and grab the laundry soap, I grabbed it from her hands and she said "OH do you not want that?" So I reluctantly handed it back to her. YES I NEED COUNSELING

#3: I own over 100 pairs of shoes, 10 of those being running shoes, the others are just cute shoes. Can a girl ever have enough pairs?
#4:I Need to use a q-tip as soon as I get out of the shower or a pool, I cannot stand to have my ears feel wet.

#5: I am really organized most of the time. I like things in order and I like my life scheduled. Now that my children are older I have had to learn to live outside of the box and outside of our schedule and sometimes take each day as it comes
#6: I put all my drinks in a cup with ICE to the top. Everything needs to be on the rocks.

#7 I am a reality TV junkie...I love to watch those stupid shows

I Tag.. Robbie, Heather, Kelsie, Steve, Clifford

Miche Bags

I have had many questions about the Miche (Me Chee) Bags I am now selling. For all of you who have not recieved my emails I am now selling these purses. My friend in Utah started selling them and I recieved emails from her. I liked the concept of having one purse, but it still seemed like a hassle to change out your purse into a new shell. I envisioned taking out the soft inside and snapping it into a new bag.....TO MUCH WORK!

When I finally saw the product I LOVED IT! I finally got it. This is as easy as changing your cell phone cover or putting or slipping a pair of flip flops on your feet. You get a base (BAG) that comes in brown or black. Then you get Shells that wrap around your base, there are 40 to choose from and they come in various styles from causual to formal! I will be having an open house this week if you are interested in these bags I will email you the date and time. Here are some pictures this hope this helps!