Bradford Bunch

Clothing Options

2011-02-19T08:42:00.002-07:00

Here is a post I have been trying to get up for a while of some outfits I had done for the girls and figured they would just wear them for Easter. We are sort of havin a family reunion at Easter and are planning some great family pics. So we are trying to coordinate outfits sort of. I know with this that my girls are going to wear white or cream shirts with blue sweaters if needed. So if anyone wants material or something made let me know can check with the gal who made these for me to see if she has anything left or where she bought the material.

Perks of Being Under the weather

2011-02-16T11:43:00.003-07:00

To explain this picture... I have not been feeling well this last week, especially over the weekend C and I were bed ridden with a lovely flu/cold. As great as my family is they were trying to help around the house to cook, clean and take care of Mommy. I knew that on Sunday night Sydney was washing dishes she usually does this she likes to rinse them off and put them in the dishwasher (she like to make me happy) The next morning I noticed the dishwasher was full so I put the soap in it and turned it on..... This is what I found coming out of the dishwasher a few minutes later. I just figured that syd had washed the dishes a little too much leaving some soap on them, but after some digging around and question answering turns out Cairo was helping and just poured some of the liquid soap in the dishwasher. It actually put a smile on my face. Although I had to rinse the dishes about 10 times on the rinse cycle and scoop out some of the soap bubbles. I was happy that my dishes were soooooooo ckean.

Newest Project

2011-01-14T14:42:00.003-07:00

A few months ago, London got her own room. Since then we have been trying to finish it making it a not so baby room but not too grown up teeny bopper either. Then we cam across this in a magazine this mural is actually vinyl stickers.

I did not want the hassle of getting the vinyl on just right so we did this with paint instead!!

It was a lot of work prepping the room since the paint in the house was flat paint. It would flake so bad. We went to Hope Depot to try and match it just right so that I did not have to paint the ceiling and guess what it was way lighter. When I went to paint I taped the ceiling and guess what the paint peeled off the ceiling anyways so that is why some of it is a sky blue. I am still debating if I should just do the whole thing. So here is her mural we may still have some touch ups in the details and along the bottom but you get the idea. Then for Christmas Grandma L found some great fabric and this is what we did with it.

We made curtains, a matching bed skirt and some throw pillow, Mr. Whootie is my fav!! He is actually my Inspiration of the week click here to read more. Here is London chillin in her newly done room with her favortie Christmas present this year. She has just started taking lessons and practices everyday. She has even started writing some lyrics to her own music. I hope she sticks with it. She is super ambitious about it so only time will tell. And the room would not be complete without our petshop portrait!!

Christmas Eve

2010-12-27T11:45:00.004-07:00

We decided to go sleding for Christmas Eve. There was no snow in Blanding so we had to head up to the mountain. After a short drive and a few times getting stuck in the snow we found a great spot. We took our dog Abby who ran the whole time we were out there, she even found a way to catch a ride on the sleds!! London even decided to go down penquin style (no sled) it was hilarious it reminded me of Ace Ventura Pet Dectective. Here are some vidoes and pics of our fun day.

"White Christmas"

2010-12-21T09:09:00.002-07:00

Ok so technically it is 4 days till Christmas but I think this snow will last a long time. We knew we were going to get a big storm but holy cow. It snowed all day yesturday and luckily I have great neighbors who plowed our snow twice yesturday but holy cow it snowed all night long and is still snowing. I went to work at 6:15 this morning to catch up on bills and paperwork and ended up getting stuck in the snow. Here in our little town the plows go down main st. but they only blow the center lanes leaving all the plowed snow where we park and where our patients park. Luckily I had a fellow business owner and some great friends who were driving around saving people like me. They dug me out so I could get back home! When I got home the kids just wanted to go play in the snow. So we bundles up although the kids were laughing at me becuase I was in a sweatshirt, snow boots and capris. And the grils played while I dug us out a little bit (at least a path in front). After playing for an hour or so we came in and defrosted with some hot cocoa. Here are some fun pics of our snow morning.

Back to School 2010

2010-08-19T12:09:00.002-06:00

I officially have a 2nd grader and a Kindergartner as of today. The girls were up at 6:00 getting ready and woke us up at 6:30 all dressed and ready to go. It was nice becuase there was no fighting no dragging kids out of bed, lots of excitement etc. If only it will last, I wonder how long it will last. We ate, hung out since we were up and ready so early, waited for C Boy ( I am tending kids now and have a super cute 9 mo old boy) got him fed and dressed loaded up in the car and headed to school. I pulled into the parking lot and asked Syd if she wanted me to park and walk her to her class. But she and London insisted that I just pull into the drop off lane and London would take her sister and so I did. The doors opened the two of them walk out hand in hand up the stairs into the doors of the big big world. Me and the little ones went home to hang out. When I went to pick Syd up she looked so proud of her first day of school. We took these pics as soon as we came home. She asked me if she could go back later and I had to remind her she only goes in the morning and she would have to wait. So fun. (disclaimer on Cairo's picture, she is always in dance clothes, always always always, and if family are lookig close yes that is my old bunny dance costume leotard)

Green Thumbs

2010-08-03T10:17:00.003-06:00

Early in the summer we prepared the soil, planted seeds and plants, weeded, worked the soil and now wer are reaping the benefits. We were able to have peas for dinner last night. We are going to make Zuchinin bread and will have the green beans for dinner tonight. We have been eating our cucumbers and strawberries and a few tomatos. We are looking forward to eating our corn, watermelon, carrots, and using the pumpkins later in the fall. I have never grown corn or carrots before so I am excited to see that it is working. Along with all the great things about the garden there are also the pests. We have lots of grasshopers, which the girls love to chase around the yard and catch to go fishing and I just noticed yesturday the squash bugs so I will be out today to find the big one and kill them and scrape and destroy all the eggs. I know some of you may say just spray but if I wanted to eat sprayed food I would just buy it from the grocerey store. It is nice to know that my kids can just go out and pick and eat the food we have outside without worry of what may be on it. So i can deal with the pests for a few more months.

Dance Dance Baby

2010-05-10T19:46:00.002-06:00

I honestly could not have been prouder of London last week. She had her first big girl dance recital. She performed 4 numbers (1. opening number to stop in the name of love 2. Ballet to Princess in the Frog song 3. Tap an old 50's song 4. Ballet Hannah Montana GNO) She did awesome and there was no running off the stage (if my family remembers my episode when I was this age and messed up one step and when running off the stage) She had so much fun and cannot wait till next year. If you look close she is missing her front top tooth which makes these memories even sweeter. So the pics below have the other girls in them too but I tried to fuzz thier faces the best I could but London should be crystal clear.

Easter Day

2010-05-10T15:04:00.002-06:00

Here are some pics from Easter Sunday, we were all a little drained from our Easter Adventures and from wathcing and listening to Conference. Plus Janae and her crew were starting to not feel so well. But I was not going to let a photo op go by especially since all the girls were dolled up. Unfortunately I did not get a great pic of all of them but I managed to sneak a photo of all of them somewhat together for my mom!! The prego pics are so so, Janae was not feeling so hot, I was tired and I edited them a little crzy feeling different today!!

Catching Up.... Eastering

2010-05-10T13:26:00.002-06:00

As traditon goes in Blading we head out to Cooton wood or as Sydney said becuase she could not remember the name and has been reading a lot of Dr. Sues books lately Woodville. We went a day early to get the great weather and stay away from the crowds. We were able to get the perfect spot at the falls. Although the water was super muddy from the winter run off we had a blast as you can see. We did some four wheelin, panned for gold, even the dog had fun swimming, made our egg trails, rolled our eggs, made the egg trails even better with a little fire, raced our homemade boats (thanks grandpa) overall we had a great family day with grilled hotdogs and subway sandwiches. We were all worn out and dirty by the time we went home.

Random Thoughts

2010-05-10T08:34:00.002-06:00

So we had a great Mother's Day weekend. We took a trip down to Blanding but we also took in some sights. We headed to Arches National Park in Moab for a little adventrue and some great picture taking (pics to come soon). Brandon and I were able to get some free time and see a movie. Thanks to his parents we ate good food all weekend. And the girls had a blast hanging out with gma and gpa and playing outside. Brandon and the girls did treat me with some new earings, money to spend on whatever I want and a cala lilly plant for the yard.

I did have some random thoughts last night. I was watching Brothers and Sisters (anyone else) It is almost the season finale ( I am not a die hard fan but I do enjoy the family dinamics of the show it reminds me of my own family too a point) The whole show was based on the family business that they had worked so hard at for years having to close thier doors. I could not watch and think of my own family especially my parents and all thier hard work. Family business is all I ( I am just speaking for myself my siblings may have a different perspective) ever knew growing up. My Dad has and is still working so hard to keep it running. Although he has scaled back a bit I still remember the good old days when Mom stayed home and took care of the kids, We saw dad after we had already ate, and bathed and got to help him with his boots and hang out in the yard before heading to bed. Packing lunches for not only Dad but brothers and later on husbands who had joined the crew. There was a time when the company took care of everyone and was a safety net if we ever needed it. I can remember as a young girl wanting to work for my dad too ( I guess I felt left out) For some reason he never pushed us too, but I still wish I would have pushed him. I would have loved to have learned the ropes younger of running a business. It was not until years later that I had to step in for a little bit and clean the books up but by then it was almost too late and the economy changed and the business was just not that safety net anymore (this is where the show was so relevant) We had to sell land, equipment, let go of employees, and scale back, mom had to step in and takeover a few things in the office and so forth. But still today they are somehow managing to keep it going just the two of them. But as I look back I am gratefull for the way I grew up and the examples my parents are to me. I always joke I should have known better than to open our own practice. But in all reality there is nothing better than looking at what you have created or accomplished with your own hardwork. There are a few things we are doing different. The kids help, even at the young ages they are they help with filing, bank deposits, cleaning, customer service and a lot of the little things which will hopefully turn into great learning experiences. I guess over all I just want to say thanks to my parents for all of thier hardwork and even thier failures (if you could call them that) so that I could have those learning experiences along the way.

It is a Federal Offense

2010-04-11T21:46:00.003-06:00

For the last month or so I have been a great couponer/ finding deals and freebies on the internet. I entered to get a free sample of 5 react gum. I was so excited to find it in my mailbox on Sat. But when I took a close look my gum was not in the box. The 3D glasses and a little note were there but no gum to be found. I just want whoever is out there stealing all the free samples of gum to know that it is a federal offense to tamper with other people's mail!!!

New Site with Great Deals!!

2010-04-11T21:45:00.001-06:00

Here is my refferal link to a great site to find deals in your local cities. http://www.groupon.com/r/uu1690036

The Gilrs

2010-03-29T17:58:00.003-06:00

Just as a side note, while I am writing this post I am also, cleaning my house, making fajitas from dinner, helping London with her homework and also getting the other girls in the tub so we can eat get in our jammies and head up the canyon for some easter egg dying at a friends house for family home evening.

So here is my new header for a while anyways. These are the girls in thier Easter outfits although you cannot see them very well. I am going to try and get better pics outside this weekend if the weather cooperates. The funny thing is my sister and her girls have the same dresses. We happened to be shopping together and while I was picking out dresses in the older girls dept. she was picking out dresses in the little girl dept. and they just so happened to be the same ones. (this happens a lot, you would think we were twins or something)

These pics are for my sister. I made what I think are adorable headbands for my girls to make thier outfits all kind of go together and match. I figured I would be nice and if she wants some I would make them but I thought I would put them up here for her to check out.

Working...

2010-03-25T21:01:00.002-06:00

We have been working our butts off. I am loving this new blogger layout (working on a new header) and loving that blogger has the pages elements. Hooray. I am super tired from working my butt off so I am headed to bed. Look forward to new changes here and on my website.

Love is in the air....

2010-02-11T14:08:00.002-07:00

Nothing special to post today, my thoughts are actually all over the place and I can't even sort through them to post so today I am focusing on the lovely holiday ahead. The girls and I did valentines last night and watched the charlie brown valentine special that is on every year. Today I helped in Syd's preschool with thier valentine party and tomorrow will be London's. I thought it would be fun this year to make our own Valentines, you know I would take pics of the girls and then design something special just for our loved ones on photoshop but London turned to me and said MOooom I just want to go pick mine out at the store...... ok I said. Maybe next year!! So to all our family and friends happy valentines day!!

Staying on Track

2010-01-25T12:42:00.003-07:00

So how many of you have already fallen off the Resolution Wagon? I made a general resolute to just do better and I think I am sticking to it, you can't really go wrong for trying right? So my task today is to get my finances in order. I am trying to get things figured out in the office for our Tax guy and when I do this it usually means overhaul on the filing. So now I am at home trying to figure out how I can keep better track of my finances, when things are due, what we can cut out of our budget, finance rates, How much to pay on what credit card to get my balances down faster etc. It is giving me a monster headache but I know if I get organised then I will be ok and be able to handle the bills when they come. Does any one have any sugestions or advice on the matter?

Getting Through the Day

2010-01-21T12:04:00.002-07:00

For some reason we cannot wake up in the mornig at our house. London has to be at school by 8:15 and Syd at 8:30 and Brandon usually has his first patient around 8:15. Well lately we have been waking up at 7:30. Now you tell me how you get five people ready by 8:00 to be out the door. All I can say is that it is a good thing we live in a small town and it only takes two minutes to get anywhere. But it throws off my whole day and attitude. I was determined to wake up this morning make eggs and bacon for breakfast the whole bit not yell at me kids etc. Instead I rolled out of bed washed my makeup off from the night before poored three bowls of cereal for the girls rushed them to eat yelled at them to get dressed, brush thier teeth, shoes and socks and manage to brush through the ratty hair to get a pony tail sign off homework pile in the car and make our daily drop offs. So after everyone was where they should be a took a deep breath went home and set up a circuit work out (situps and push up using yoga ball, pullups using pull up bar, sqats and lunges with free wieghts, tricep dips on bench and jump rope, repeated three times) for twenty minutes. Jumped in the shower and tried to figure out how to get throught the rest of my crazy day so that it was not so crazy. I decided on a crock pot dinner since I will be in the office until about 6 tonight. Ck Cacciatore is for dinner tonight. After going to the grocerey store yesturday ( I only spent $88 for the week) I cut up all the veggies I bought so that we have pre made snack handy and ready to go ( no more wondering what we have for snack or eating crap out of a box)

the good thing about it is that my kids love to eat thier fruits and veggies so why not have them ready for them to just grab instead of not having time to peel and cut everytime they want something. Another challenge today well this weekend is to potty train Cairo. She totally understands just refuses to actually do it, so I am refusing her the opportunity to wear diapers. So far she has had two accidents today one while I am posting this and she hates being wet so hopefully today is the start of no diapers for our house.

Right now is my calm before the storm. I have about 1 more hour before I have to get London from school, take the car in to get a safety inspection on it, drop girls off at play date, go to work for a couple of hours pick girls up and head back to the office until we are done tonight, return home to my yummy crockpot dinner, bathe kids, do homework and then hand the kids over to B because I am going back to the office tonight to get a massage!!! Yeah!!

Don't Eat the Yellow Snow

2010-01-20T08:58:00.002-07:00

I always thought that was funny growing up and thought obviously you wouldn't right. Well when the kids go outside to play in the snow I have to remind them of this becuase our dog! In fact it is snowing today and what does the dog do first thing, she pees on my back porch becuase she is to cold and to woosy of a dog to go where she is suposed to.

Today the little ones and I are headed to the grocery store. I do not want to becuase it is snowing, I do not have all my coupons ready and I have to go to our local market instead of going up North. The good thing about it I guess is that I will save on gas and time. So here is our menu for the week:

Wed: Left over Pizza
Mexican Casserole

Thurs: Eggs/Bacon
Soup & Sandwiches
Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore

Fri: French Toast
Ck Nuggets/PB&J
Chicken Puffs

Sat: Breakfast Burritos
Leftovers
Slow Cooker Meatballs

Sun: Pancakes
Mac-n-cheese
Roast Beast and all the fixns

Mon: Cereal
Turkey Wraps
Slow Cooker Stew with leftover Roast Meet

Tues: Eggs/Bacon
Ck salad sandwiches
Fajitas

Wed: Homemade Mcmuffins
Leftovers
Slow Cooker Minestrone Soup

If you are intersted in any recipes just email me I get most of them from Kraft foods the link is up in my Favorites. What are you having for Dinner I would love to know?

Sick Day

2010-01-19T11:19:00.004-07:00

For those I talk to on a reg. basis know that I have been a single mom for the past four days. B went to a Chiropractic Conference in Vegas (Thanks to the Blanchards for letting the boys crash at thier pad). Everyday he was gone the girls would beg to talk to thier dad all day long and I do not know how many times the quesiton "When is daddy coming home" was asked. He arrived home on Sunday night thank goodness. The girls clung to him like syran wrap and I was glad to have a break. Later that night our CA (Chiropractic Assistant and my life saver) calls to inform me that her son is sick and she has no one to be home with the kids until 9:00 (the kids had no school on Mon) On a normal day this would be fine as our schedule in the morning usually consists of dropping kids off at school swinging by the post office to collect any payments that may have come in and pop into the office to help out and do some paperwork. Unfortunately an hour after I talked to her London starts puking her guts out. YEAH we have the stomach flu. I sent the family to bed and London and I hung out, me on the coach and her on the floor on a make shift bed (old crib mattress) I spent all night rubbing the poor girls back, it seemed to be the only thing that helped. Needless to say I did not go into work on Mon. Thanks goodness our CA was able to get in later that morning and help out and we made it through the day.

(Regarding this photo not sure if it is Photobucket? Hopefully nothing is wrong with my camera, it looked fine in Photoshop anyone know if Photobucket is having issues?)

Although we hate sick days here are some things I was thankful for:
To be a mom and comfort my kids when they need it
Did not have to work (at least not during the day, I went in later to catch up on paper work)
Deep Cleaned my entire house (seriously spring cleaned in Jan)
Took a Nap
Talked on the phone to loved ones (Thanks Dad for reminding me that these are the good old days)

So for all you working moms out there what do you do when your kids are sick?

Finally

2010-01-16T21:52:00.005-07:00

Finally I feel like I have accomplished something. A big Thank you to Carly for the helpful insight as to my new blog template. I have been having trouble lately being organized and for those who know me well know that I do not usually suffer from such unorganization issues. I am hoping with this new blog layout that maybe I will be better at using it. I use to do so good posting daily and keeping my family informed about the girls. This year I want to use it more for personal reasons. I am hoping it will keep me sane, inspire me to be better and challenge myself to do new things. I have been inspired lately by all those bloggers out there who give themselves a daily, weekly goal for example check out here and here. My goal this year is to finish all my unfinished projects. Quilts, rooms in my house, photography and design projects, work projects you name it I have a list for it. So here is to checking things off the list. Speaking of checking things off the list, my girlfriend from high school emailed and asked if I would do her sons 1st birhtday invites. He is havinf a sock monkey themed party and asked if I could make something to go along with the theme. Here is what I came up with. I had never made a character from scratch so I was glad for the challenge. I unfortunately cannot take credit for these pics. They are from a great photographer out in California.

I resolute

2010-01-07T12:27:00.001-07:00

To ....
Be more organised
Work Less - Play More
Blog More
Work Harder
Be Healthier
Plan Ahead
Love More

More to come..... and updates from the Holidays

Its Cold Outside.....

2009-12-19T15:46:00.003-07:00

If you have not heard, our little doggie has been sick (pnemonia sp?) She is doing better after three days of not eating, or getting out of bed, the little girls and I took her to the vet. He was not sure what it could so he tested her for parvo and it came out negative. He checked her fever and it was way to high and she was having trouble breathing (Just like Syd a few weeks ago who just happened to be diagnosed with the same thing) so we left the vet with a sick dog and some antibiotics to take for the next 10 days. I went into the office today to catch up on paperwork and a patient of ours saw that I was there and stopped in to bring Abby this new pink coat for Christmas, hoodie and all. It is still a little big on her but she loves it. She does however get the hood stuck on head and continues to run around like a crazy person running into things. Thanks to our patient for caring so much about our family and our new dog.

Our New Baby

2009-11-21T15:34:00.003-07:00

Here is our new Baby. We have been looking since we moved into our new house, planning on getting the girls a puppy for christmas and it turns out they are getting one for Thanksgiving instead. We named her abby, partly becuase that was B's dog's name growing up and partly because every time we would ask Cairo what she wanted to name the pup she would say Abby so ther you have it. She is 9 weeks old and a weimaraner. She will become a big dog but for now she is small and oh so fun. We are potty training her and she is doing pretty well. Sydney is having some allergic reactions but so far it is under control. Merry Chirstmas at Thanksgiving.

Trick or Cheer

2009-11-02T10:10:00.009-07:00

For our Halloween fun we headed out to the church for the annual Trunk or Treat festivities (if you are unfamiliar with this everyone parks with thier truns to the sidewalk and pop open the trunk, then kids walk from car to car to pick up thier treats, it is a fun and safe and fast way to get the job done.) Then we delivered some of our cupcake treats around. When we got home it was dark and the girls had just as much fun handing out candy than going around and getting it. They were waiting at the window for trick or treaters to come and then they would count how many they had and give the update to B and I who were enjoying a nice night at home with our girls.

2009-10-31T15:00:00.003-06:00

Happy Halloween to all our friends and family. Grandma Lisa gave us all these yummy ingredients to make these spooktacular treats. London and Syd helped me make them while Cairo and Daddy watched football and took naps. I wish I could have made these for a School Party but you are no longer aloud to take home made goodies. I refuse to eat 18 yummy spiders so later today we will be delivering these goodies to some of our friends. Hope everyone has a fun and safe Trick or Treat. Pics of the girls in thier Halloween cosutmes should be up tomorrow so check back

Boooo Hoo

2009-10-28T09:01:00.002-06:00

I thought for sure we would have a long fall this year but unfortunately for the last two days we have had snow. Just a skiff but enough to get out the snow clothes bucket for warmer jackets, hats, gloves and boots. I love the snow because it is beautiful and clean and reminds me of Christmas but I just want my Fall back. Our poor pumpkins are dealing with a little bit of frost bite. Hopefully they will last until Sat. I am off to go find leggings for my girls Halloween Costumes in case it is still snowing.

London's Halloween Performance

2009-10-27T10:06:00.003-06:00

Although she is going to be a cheerleader for Halloween, she wanted to be something goolish for her dance performance since it was to the Monster Mash. She wanted to be a vampire so she dressed in all black with her cape and I did some face makeup and slicked her hair back and I had gotten her fangs but she informed me that she had her own fangs and did not need the plastic ones.

Carving

2009-10-25T21:07:00.003-06:00

We did not take a fun trip to a pumpkin patch this year, we had some in our new house's garden and the primary had a pumpkin picking activity at a neighbors garden this year so we had plenty of pumpkins to choose from to carve. Syd wanted a witch, London wanted a mummy and Cairo got the easiest pattern of all (thank goodness for those patterns). Anyways after four days of being locked up in the house with a bug (not sure what the girls had, they just ran really high fevers for a few days) we decided we would have some family fun and carve. Here are our final projects

More Fall Fun

2009-10-25T20:39:00.004-06:00

Last week at preschool, Sydney and her class went on a Hay ride through a small farm here in town and the family was kind enough to let all the kids have sugar pumpkin and an apple before heading back to the preschool. Along with the pumpkin Mrs. Jenny put in a recipe for pumpkin pie from scratch. I had never done it before but Sydney really wanted to do it so we did. We scooped out the guts and seeds, cut up the pumpkin, baked it, pureed it and added the spices put it in a pie crut and baked it. It took so long to bake that she fell asleep before she could even have some. She did try it the next day but was not a fan, so needless to say I have been eating a whole pumpkin pie by myself for a week.

Fall Fun

2009-10-19T13:40:00.004-06:00

We escaped for the weekend. We headed down to Blanding for some much needed fun. We got there late Thursday night. Friday we took the girls to the park and out to lunch and then I took off to Farmington to visit with Janae and to do some photo shoots. Thanks to Grandma Lisa for watching the girls so B and I could take off in seperate directions, while I was visiting Janae and the girls B and Dennis headd out to the mountain for opening day of the deer hunt. While at Janae's I got to help her out (her kids were sick) I did a photo shoot Friday night (check out my latest photo shoots here althugh it may take me a couple days to get the new ones on) and then we had a late night with some of her friends and ate pizza and did some scrapbooking till 1 in the morning. Then we woke up to do another photo shoot. We came home and did our fall canning, peaches and we made applesauce and even threw in a peach crisp. Laikyn and I headed out to Target to spend some well earned money and pick up lunch for all of us girls. We ate and the Black girls went down for naps Janae included and I headed back to Blanding to play in the leaves with my girls. The boys had a great day on the mountain but did not get a chance to shoot at anything. We all made it home safe and sound on Sunday. Thaks to everyone for the great Fall Break.

Homw sweet Home

2009-10-14T14:48:00.002-06:00

Here are some outside pics of our new home. We have four bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms a landscaped yard, garage and the list goes on and on. We also have an unfinished basement we can put two mor bedrooms a bathroom, storage and a large family room. We are happy for our home and greatful that the opportunity finally came up to get into it. So if you are passing through..... stop by we have plenty of room.

It will be only a short time....

2009-10-12T12:39:00.002-06:00

As many know our Grandma Great passed away. Although we are sad she is no longer with us, physically, to cheer us up when we have had a bad day, encourage us when things are tuff, love on our girls and to remind us to pray always, we know she is happy to be reunited with the love of her life and to be with the Savior. Although this great woman only came into my life 9 years ago, she has left a lasting and cherished memory in my heart. I am glad that Brandon and I decided to name Sydney after her (it is Sydney Grace after grandma). I noticed I can no longer say Syndney Grace when I am mad at her, it humbles me very quickly and I think about what grandma would do in this situation. I am greatful for her spirit her on the earth and that it dwells still in our hearts and in heaven. I know that she is up ther watching over her posterity on the earth and those that are to come. Just a sidenote, these are just a few of the pics of that weekend, cousins, aunt and uncles if there is anythin you want just email me and I will get it to you.

Still Here

2009-10-10T13:57:00.002-06:00

It has probably been six months since my last post. What is wrong with me. Nothing I hope just super busy. After having a great bgining to summer things quickly turned very busy. I started working in our office in the afternoons, we moved to a beautiful new home and with the passing of our grandma great in the middle of everything we have had little time to get on the computer and post about it. But as fall is here it seems as though things are settling down or I am just finally getting the hang of my busy life. London is in first grade, Syd goes to preschool three times a week, Cairo is my little shadow who is still not talking a whole lot. Brandon is now my official partner at work and well home, it is nice to be in a bigger space and warmer for the cold Utah winters. I will try to keep up to date from now on and then recap on some of the things we missed.

Decided to go Private

2009-08-19T21:01:00.002-06:00

Yes folks I finally took the plunge and went private with this one anyways, my nellesnonsense will still be a go. I finally decided to go private after a Chiropractor (who has decided to hire an associate and open a satelite office here in went digging for info and found our blog ) any who it was a little creepy when he came to visit the office to introduce himself and practically knew everything about us because he googld Nephi Chiropractic Clinic and found our personal blog. So that is the just and the main reason why I have not posted in while (going on 3 months) well I have a lot to catch up, Birthdays, summer fun, and back to school.

Thanks to my Hubby

2009-06-17T21:56:00.002-06:00

So I know I still have a lot of catching up to do on this blog but I could not let another day pass without expressing to B how much I appreciate him and how much my love for him grows more each day. I can honestly say I love him more today than I did the day we were married. He and the girls suprised me with this adorable bouquet of flowers on Saturday after a crzy week with friends and family. I had gotten home the day before and was trying to get caught up on the things I had left (work, laundry, work, cleaning house, work) so he took the girls for the morning and hung out with them at home while I headed to the office to get some paperwork done, as I came home I saw him leave ( I thought that is wierd where would he be going, Cai should be asleep) so I called him and he told me to go inside and then call him back. Sitiing on my table was a vase full of cheer. Cai had woken up early and he decided to treat the girls to an afternoon at the park. We then later headed up the mountain to do some fishing. It was successful and we even brought one home to fry and the girls scarffed it up.

Thanks B for being the best. The best hubby, best dad, best friend, best business partner, best fishing buddy, best dr. best cozy buddy. I love you!!!!

Kidergarten Graduation

2009-06-17T21:44:00.002-06:00

The day finally came when my oldest graduated from Kindergarten. It was not a sad time for me as it was for some parents but more of a proud moment. I had been working with the class most of the year (parties and helping them check off thier reading books) I had also been in a lot the last month helping London's group prepare for thier dance number (Little Miss Muffet) The graduation was a nurserey rhyme theme and every child praticipated in a dance number. London got to be the first graduate to walk out during the procession and lead her class up to the stage (the down fall to that was that she was the last one to recieve her certificate) which was ok with me because I was able to get a good shot. The graduation was a success and she was very proud of herself as well. Thanks to Mrs. Lepien for a great Kindergarten year. London was also awarded the Aspiring Author Award for her class on Awards day. We clebrated the graduate by sulking in 7-11 slurpees.

Hogle Zoo

2009-06-17T21:29:00.005-06:00

Before the School year was over, London's Kindergarten class had a field trip to the Hogle Zoo. Instead of sending her on the bus alone, or me riding the bus and finding a babysitter for the other two, we all piled in the car and headed up for a fun filled day. After finding it, finding a parking spot and hiking to the entrance we made it just in time to catch up with some friends and classmates. We were able to see some fun stuff with our friends and have lunch with them before they headed back on the bus to go home. Once they did about a half dozen of the other schools left as well and the girls and I had a great day hangin out at the zoo and seeing just about everythig we could. We were even able to catch an elephant show with thier trainers, the girls thought it was cool how the zooligists actually get to take care and interact with the animals. I had a great day with my girls and proud of myself that I was able to do it all by myslef and enjoy them as much as I did

Busy as all ways....

2009-06-15T09:50:00.002-06:00

So I am still recooping from my girls trip, and also a small (very short for us due to Syd's allergic reaction to pets) family reunion. I have a lot to post (Kindergarten graduation, Hogle Zoo, Lagoon, girls trip, family visitis) but we are headed back out of town for a couple of days and I have too much to get done in the mean time. So for now check out my gal pal carly's blog to get an update on the girls trip and if you are interested I did a photo shoot while I was down visiting my sis and it is posted here. I promise to update pics when I get back into town. Ph yeah if anyone wants modbod stuff I am putting in an order on Wed night so email me.

Summer Giveaway

2009-05-28T11:46:00.009-06:00

To learn about the boutique and giveaway click here

She's almost 6

2009-05-20T14:30:00.002-06:00

She is very excited to almost be six and to be graduating from kindergarten tonight. To check out the rest of her 6 year photo shoot click here. I also want to say Happy Birthday to my mom today!!!! Hopefully these pictures are a good present.

FUn in ThE SuN GiVeaWay!!!

2009-05-15T17:24:00.002-06:00

SO the gal that I took photo classes from is giving away a wonderful keepsake for you family. So click here check it out and although I am aksing you to participate I really want to win!!!

Happy Mothers Day

2009-05-09T23:42:00.002-06:00

I have had what I wanted to do for Mother's day for a while now (after reading Nie Nie, she does this every year to keep an updated profile of her fam) I thought it would be a great keepsake for mother's day but have not gotten around to printing and sending so here is your sneak peek. I love Syd's the best, it must be her big lips, anyway Happy Mother's day to our mom's. I also updated the blog of what we have been doing the last couple of weeks so you can see the girls.

We heard a thump ....

2009-05-09T23:34:00.003-06:00

Last Wed B and I were sitting on the couch, mind you I had come down with a bad migraine that afternoon, so B was pretty much on his own for Bath and Bedtime with the girls which he always does a great job at when he is needed. But we were relaxing on the coach ( I was trying to not throw up from the pain in my head) when we heard a thump and then little footprints. Yes it is true C climed out of her crib, three times that night. So the next day I took the crib down (which is weird becuase I was not just moving it to the other side of the room for the next baby it went downstairs in the basement for when or if ever we need it again. And up went the toddler bed. She was excited about it until it was time to take a nap in it. She screamed for about an hour and finally fell asleep in right behind the bedroom door so that I could not even open it. Night time was a little bit better but turned into a game of catch me and put me back into my bed. We are on day three now and things are easier but not perfect yet. Nap time seems to be a breeze and bedtime is ok if she stays up a little later and is extremely tired. So it is still a work in progress but the good thing about it so far is that we are getting rid of the binki at the same time, it just happened somehow.

T-Ball

2009-05-09T23:25:00.003-06:00

The girls have been waiting for this moment since about two months ago when I mentioned it was a possibility. Syd could not wait for girls baseball to start (although she is still to young to play I lied on her application sheet, I did not know you had to be 4 until after I told her she could play so do I become a liar in my child's eyes or do I lie to let her play?) Well we got all geared up in our matching practice clothes even matching bubba gump hats from our last adventure in CA with Gma and Gpa P, jumped on our bikes (C rode in the jogging stroller) and off we went to practice picking up some friends/teamates on the way. When we got to practice London was so excited becuase one of her girlfriends from her K class is on her team. Syd on the other hand, well she was Syd, very timid and in tears. She sat on the bench for most of practice, London encouraged her a few times to come join in and Iwas able to snap one happy pic of her at practice(thanks for being a great big sis) and then to our suprise our Daddy took a break from work and showed up to practice Syd's face lit up and she began to come more around to the idea of having a Guy (another daddy) be her coach so at the end of practice I ran the bases with her. I am hoping I made a good choice to let her play and hopefully she will come around. We have another practice next week and then games start. London loves it she is actually old enough to learn the skills of the game.

B's B-day

2009-05-09T22:41:00.007-06:00

Dead Cradad

So glad to be at the resevoir

just before we left Syd wanted to play with the hose, if I would have kept the camera rolling I would hav got a shot of her in tears because she had soaked herself.

Here is C's innocent face after eating a penut butter cookie Gpa

brought home from the college graduation

B Celebrated his big 3-o last week. We headed out of town for the weekend to try and get some R and R and do what he wanted (FISH) so we headed to Gma and Gpa B's house. B and his dad went out and fly fishing Fri morning. Then Fri eve we all went out (well we had to go by two Barbie and 1 Dora fishing poles so we could keep a set and GG's house) and had a cookout/fishing adventure. B had fun fly fishing, the girls had fun fishing but mostly throwing rocks, I had a blast taking pics and playing with lighting and Gma and Gpa helped rangle the girls. Here are pics of our great family night, steaks, smores and all. The next day B and I were supposed to go and escape but it poured rain all day. So we hung out at home, all took naps, then Gma and Gpa took the girls to the dino museum while B and I headed back out to do more fishing. Well the Fish cops were out so I could not get my lesson of fly fishing in but I still put on my waders and took my camera and got in with B to document one of his favorite hobbies. Here are some pics from the weekend. Happy B-day B.

Giveaway

2009-05-04T23:34:00.002-06:00

So Meshan is a lovely jewelry maker and giving away wonderful mother's day gifts just click here or on ger widget in my sidebar to enter for yourself and win something sweet for Mothers day.

New Header

2009-04-29T16:19:00.001-06:00

So I have been working on this header for a while, I never have time to just sit and do a project, but it is done and of course there are things that bug me about it, but if I dont tell then maybe you will not notice, but if you do leave a comment, I would like to see what you see.

Sorry to family who keeps checking on us...

2009-04-29T09:06:00.002-06:00

A little apology to family and friends who keep checking in on us and there is no news. I have been super busy like always with all my many jobs. Right now I am really focusing on Mod Bod orders ( I have a party every few weeks so if anyone needs anything I am always putting in orders, just email me or if you want to host a party to earn free clothes email me) and my Photography. I took a few classes to learn lots more on how to get a great photo. I have to say that I am becoming very picky and take time to set up a picture to make sure everything is just right (lighting is a big thing for me now) I hve yet a lot to learn but the only way to do it is to keep working so I will be launching Nelle'd nonsense, photography by Janelle Bradford you can check out my shoots at my other blog I have been doing a few practice shoots but will start charging introductory prices begining in May.
As for the family, school is almost out, we are in our new office and things are going well. The girls softball starts soon, London is turning 6 soon and B will be 30. We are escaping for the weekend to celebrate with some family. I get to hang out with my sis for a little bit and take her families pics. Stay tuned I will try to be better at posting.

Photography Class Week 1

2009-04-21T14:45:00.007-06:00

Shallow Depth (low Aperature)

Time Freeze (fast shutter speed, low Aperature)

Depth (high Aperature)

Shallow Depth (low Aperature)

Depth (High Aperature)

So I had a littl homework assignment for my photo class I am taking from Veronica Reeve. She is amazing. Anyways she gave us some work to do to get comfortable with working our Manual settings. I have to say I feel more comfortable using the settings, and doubt I will switch back to automatic. I like knowing I have control over what I am gettig and get the result I want. I shot all of my pictures in the middle of the day, which for most photographers is not an ideal setting but I wanted to get practice at doing it in case I ever had to. My kids were let's say less than cooperative and I refuse to ask them to take anymore and will probably have somebody else take thier pictures if I ever need them to. I can not wait to get to work for others than my own family. I cannot wait to see what I am going to learn this week. I did however have a hard time using some of my white balance settings, it seemed when I used them that it did not really make a difference. Here are my assignments.

Easter Celebration

2009-04-14T08:50:00.005-06:00

Our Easter Celebration consisted of waking up to Bunny tracks all over the place, even on or beds and in the bathtub. The girls followed the tracks until they came across thier Easter baskets full of candy, lil twirping chicks and thier new T-ball gloves (we are very excited for girl baseball as Syd calls it) We then had breakfast and got ready for church while we hid the eggs outside and then let the girls go to town finding them. It was a hit and the girls were good about taking Cai around to find some.

We spent Monday night a week ago for FHE (Family Home Evening) dyine our eggs. The older girls knew just what to do, Cai on the other hand it was a first and she had lots of fun splashing the eggs in and then stirring them up splashing the colors everywhere. It was fun and took a whole 10 min.

Spring is in the Air.... For now!!

2009-04-14T08:36:00.002-06:00

It is finally looking like spring outside ( I am sure there is more snow flurries to come though) Here are some pics I snapped around our yard. Flowers are starting to pop up everywhere and the popcorn is popping on the trees. The girls were even able to go out and play without heavy jackets on. They even found some worms to play with. Yeah for spring time.

We Made It through

2009-04-13T08:48:00.003-06:00

We made it through the crazy Easter weekend. We officially moved our office(took all weekend). We were able to spend time with our Gma and Gpa B. We did have an Easter Egg Hunt, The Bunny came for a visit, rabbit tracks and all, and we enjoyed our Easter Sunday attending church and eating good food. I will post picks later when I can get a chance to edit them and try to get some pics of the new office all done up (lots of work to do still, new love seat cover to match new office, mirrors hung, magnet board for children section ....). Just wanted to check in and let everyone know we made it through.

Pics of the New Office

2009-04-06T12:58:00.003-06:00

Here are some pics of our new office. We went on Sat to check on the progress and they were finishing up the carpet. We will have 1 physio room, 2 treatment rooms, exam/x-ray room, Dr. B and extra staff (me) private offices and then our waiting room and our CA/file room oh yeah and our x-ray processing and storage room. We are excited for the new move this week and for continuing our service and continuing our growth.

Entrance Into Our Office Waiting Room

CA/File Room

Waiting Area

Physio Therapy Room

Treatment Room 1

Been a little Busy....

2009-04-01T12:15:00.007-06:00

It is the end of another month already which means busy time for me, not to mention my family has been sick for the last two weeks.

Work: I am closing up the books for this month in the office today and trying to get our stats done by fri. We are trying to move most of our stuff to our new office. Finalising Mod Bod Orders and Getting subjects to finish up my Photography Potfolio.

Home: At home I have been able to keep up with the dishes and the laudry and on top of the vacuming and deep cleaning so I feel like I am accomplishing something.

Other: On the side I am working on new headers for both my blogs and getting ready to launch Dr. B's blog for the office, there is a lot of info I still need to put on (the design is boring but it is an office, and I was not being inspired) I am getting ready to move into my new house (Not anytime soon, do not even have on yet but it will come soon) so I am preparing for a garage sale to make enough money to put towards a new washer and dryer. In the process I have decided that I have way tooooo much baby stuff and clothes so I will sell some of it and most of the clothes I am turning into 3 twin size bed quilts so I am cutting and preparing the fabric to start makin 12 inch block patchwork squares to (3 of each) to start assembling ( I will try to post pictures as I go).

Garden: Now for an update on our Garden here you go, a month into planitng seeds and this is what we have. I need to transplant the pees into a bigger pots so the roots can keep growing so I can place them outside in another months. We still have peas, pumpkins and beets, everything else died becuase i have not had time to transplant, so we will be starting some new seed pods.

The Girls: Had a blast on the one day we had sun (it snowed the next day) They had fun jumping on the tramp, playing with the dogs, (syd is not afraid of the dogs anymore as you can see she played with Gus for ever with the frisbee) and London helped Grandpa Rex mow the lawns on his riding lawnmower.

Yeah Vacation Getaway...

2009-03-24T15:08:00.005-06:00

Uncle Tyson (Notice his toes, how far they hang over the board)

Nelle and Dr. B photo op

Grandma and Grandpa B

Cute pic if my kids hair was actually done

Scary family pic

Aunt Nik

Catchin my ride back up

I wa sore for a few day, I have not worked those muscles in so long, it did not help that Nikki and I went for a little run (turned into a walk) later that night

snowbunnies

Hangin out at the Cabin

The view from the back porch

The girls favorite while we were there

Sweet Cairo, notice no goopy eye, I think our clogged tear duct is finally unclogged

Unfortunately we are worse off than we left. You would think that a little time away would be good for you but somehow everytime we take some time Usually Dr. B ends up sick as was the case this time. We went to Bear Lake and stayed in a wonderful Cabin (thanks to the Allen Family) We had a great place to chillax and play. We had good food and family to entertain, a great game of hearts and fun filled day in the snow ---well for some of us. Unfortunately my dear Dr. B ended up with a slight conusion which onet a lovely flu/cold that we are still dealing with. The girls had tons of fun and did not want to leave, they had thier own room and were so brave going down the huge hill all by themselves (but together) Cairo even went couple of times with mom and dad. I was nervous but excited to go snowboarding, I have not done it in about ten years. I remembered how not that I was good anyways and even got up the nerves to be pulled behind the snowmobile ( I have a video but I cannot get my fire wire to work with my camera so I will have to try somthing else) here are some pics of our adventures in and out of the cabin and the awesome view of the sunrise. Sidenote here, we wanted to take a family picture but by the time we did, the kids were thrashed (hair not done) Dr. B looks like he is going to die Tyson was sunburned and I had absolutely no makeup on and a little sunburn myslef but at least we have the pic and the memories to go with it.

Girls Update

2009-03-18T10:09:00.007-06:00

Cairo--- is silly as ever, not really saying to many more words but understands everything and somehow communicates what she needs to us. She lovvvvves being outside. Here are some pics of a warm Sunday afternoon we had.

Sydney--- well is coming into her own. She is becoming more adventrurous and outgoing, my favorite part of the day is when I pick her up from school, she runs out with the biggest smile on her face ( I will try to capture a pic today) She loves her class and having the time all to herself with her own friends. She is very clever and mischivious. She is getting very excited for girl baseball (T-ball)

London--- Is a challenge in a good way (on most days) She entered a fine arts contest in Painting and Photography (she did not win but loved participating) She does not want to ride the school bus anymore ( I think there were some older girls that were teasing her, I gave her the tools to work it out and try try to build her self confidence but she chose not to ride the bus for now, who knows it might change tomorrow) This week it has been a challenge even getting her to want to go to school or do homework (this girl is to dang smart and I think she may be bored at school, parent teacher conferences are in a couple weeks so I am definately going to bring it up, we may be attending a charter school next year the downside is that it is in another town so that would mean taxi driving all day) Here are some pics of her being creative and hard at play

Spring is in the air.... For now!

2009-03-18T09:52:00.003-06:00

We have all been dying for sum sunshine and warmer weather, well we finally have it, but I am sure it will not last. So what have we been doing with our nice weather----gardening! I know it is too early to do that hear, but we were getting desperate, so we went to good old Wal-Mart at picked up a seed starter kit. I though two weeks for the seeds to sprout, two weeks for them to grow, two weeks for them to mature and then maybe we could plant, well as you can see below we are a head of schedule and now have planter boxes in teh window seal with plants ready to go (pictures to come) But we are having fun doing it and the girls are amazed and proud of thier garden everyday. What we planted: Cilantro, Basil, Lettuce, Watermelon, Pumpkins, Lima Beans, Green Beans, Peas, Carrots, Onions, and Beets. If you are interested in the starter kit it was only $7.00 at walmart and the seed packets were $ .20.

Week 1

Week 2

Random Thoughts....

2009-03-12T08:44:00.003-06:00

This is probably the most random post I have done in a while but as of late I have been struggling some with "things" I put it in "" because honestly that is what they are things. A good friend reminded me yesturday that we cannot take them with us so why worry about them. Thank goodness that prayers are answered through others. I am not sure if it due to my DNA, the weather, stress or all of the above but I have been in a serious slump. It has been affecting everything I do, what time I wake up, how I treat others, and most important is how it is affecting my testimony. Now I am in no way questioning my faith but I do believe that if you are not constantly working at it that our testimony does not grow and therefore spiritually we are at a standstill. After two long conversations, one with a good friend and the other with my sister, very similar conversations (wierd how that works), doing my visiting teaching, prayer and reading this months articles in the Ensign, I am reminded and renewed of who I am, why I am here and where I am going. Needless to say thanks to support, service, love of my family (a great husband who knows who I am) little children that remind me that "I am lazy" (London told me so) I am finding joy in today and have a new outlook. I am greatful for a gospel that allows me to communicate with my Father and Heaven and recieve answers to my prayers. Honestly right now they are not the answers that I want but I know that if I will just listen to that still small voice that is telling me "just wait a little bit longer" that I will be blessed. This is definately a trial for me, which is why we are here right? To be tried and tested and to prove our faith and edure to the end. I know as members of the church we hear that all the time but after the conversations yesturday I truly know what it means to endure to the end. I know I have a Father in Heaven who wants to see me happy and have joy. I know I have a Savior laid out his life in a perfect manner to set the example for me. I know that he suffered and died for me that I might use his atonement in my life and that through repentance I can draw closer to him. I am grateful for the scriptures that I have to read and find the answers that I am looking for. I am grateful for the restored gospel on the earth that we can recieve revelationa and have priesthood blessings. I am greatful for the temples and the ordinances taken place inside that will forever bless my family here on earth and in the eternities. I am greatful for those who surround me that give me inspiration and strength everyday. I know that I am a daughter of God who has been intrusted to take care of some of his sweet spirits while I am here on the earth. Today I feel a since of gratitude for all the knowledge that I have and for the blessings he has given me. Thanks for reading and allowing me to share.

Gratitude

2009-03-04T14:24:00.003-07:00

I have not posted in a few days simply becuase it was then end of a month and the start of a new which means lots of real work for me (Office Manager). Here is my task list for Dr. B's office these last few days

Reconcile bank accounts in quickbooks for the end of the month (check for errors)

Design advertisement for the month of March (our local paper here runs once a week and is a decent price to advertise in especially if I run the same ad all month)

Payroll

Patient Birthday cards (I actually love doing these, I hope our patients appreciate them, I send out a personal note of thanks and a birthday wish)

Order supplies for the new office with our new information on it.

Thinking of great stuff to put on our website (for now it is a blogspot, still working out kinks with godaddy.com) I am going to launch the blog when we get into our new office.

At home I have been working really hard to save money so I have been working on a budget and searching for coupons, healthy recipes, so my homework for tonight is make my list and head to the store tomorrow to stock up (food storage) and to get at least a week and half of groceries. Still working out the kinks on finding a home (uggghhhhhhhhhhhh)

Butttt with all this work there is still time to be greatfull. My lil sis always posts gratitude on her blog. Today I am greatful for Preschool, Playdates and naptime. Somehow today it all happened at the same time and I was able to get lots of work done from home without taking time away from my kids. Thank goodness for great teachers, friends, and cozy blankets and binkis that give mom a little needed break.

What I got accomplished today...

2009-02-26T16:08:00.001-07:00

Today was one of those crazy days. I had high hope for an afternoon workout but unfortunately that still has not happened. I am feeling under the weather, I think my body is trying to either get an ear infection or strep (to find out how I am fighting it off look below) I have however stayed on the health wagon as far as food goes (my menu is below, and the only reason why I am listing what I eat is becuae everyone always asks or remarks at how small I am) I did however take color samples down to our new office ( it is beautiful Mr. Jones is doing a great job) I will try to take some pics and post them of our work in progress. I did pick up paper work to see how much we qualify for a home ( it took me pretty much the rest of the day finding numbers and looking through our tax returns and making compies) but I got it done and saved all the information so if we go through a different company or for in the future I do not have to do all the digging that I did today. I did my girls hair today which is done on a rare ocassion. I started dinner and then I am out to play with my kids because greatfully the sun is still shining.

Menu for the day
Breakfast: whole wheat pancakes, syrup ( cheapo brans which we normally do not do but I have yet to find a great pure maple syrup since we move to UT, so if anyone knows one let me know ) and a small glass of OJ
Lunch: Grilled cheese on whole wheat bread with Tomato soup
Dinner: Shredded Chicken bacon wraps (lettuce, tomato, cheese and a dab of dressing)
Snacks: Apples & ritz crackers

To fight off this lovely cold that is trying so badly to attack my body:

Lots of sleep at night
4 0z Body Balance ( it is a liquid vitamin supplement we have been using for over a year now, if you want to learn more click on Body Balance)
A spray of Zicam in the mouth
80z water and a packet of Emergen C (or airborne, we are just out right now)
Cut back on my sugar sweets for the day (no chocolate or sweet drinks)
For my ear pain I put three drops of olive oil in my ear last night and was able to sleep pain free and do not have it as bad today (plan on doing it again tonight)
Treated by Dr. B
And have been rubbing my throat muscles on my right side where I am feeling the ear/throat pain to help it drain and relieve pressure

What do you do when you are sick, let me know. I am interested in finding new stuff!!!

Scrap That

2009-02-25T16:25:00.004-07:00

I am in charge of the layout this month for our scrapbooking group. Here is what I came up with in honor of the month of February. I love how it turned out, I just need to journal on it, which I have such a hard time doing becuae i hate my hand writing and can never find the right pen that I want. Anyways, I am getting ready to go and give this layout to the lady's and help them put it together and maybe work on another project while I am there.

Getting Ready For Summer

2009-02-25T08:59:00.003-07:00

Yes, I finally saw the sun yesturday and was able to take my kids to the park. And when I walked London to the bus stop today it was not freezing cold and the sun was peaking through the mountains. This got me thinking of the months to come. Sun dresses for the girls, pool days....... Oh no pool days. As much as I love them I am not ready (my body that is) I know I know I am not allowed to complain about my body becuase I can still fit in a size 5 jeans but what people do not see from the outside is that mommy roll that hangs out of my jeans, the fact that my but and boobs are at least two inches from where they use to be and for some reason although there is not a lot of fat I have celulite in places that can be seen in a bathing suit. So I am not ready for summer but I am vowed to get there. I worked out this morning. I had to get a little creative with my cardio but it was fun and it worked. Here is what I did and ate hopefully it will inspire you to get ready for summer. I pray that the snow and clouds will stay a way for a while. I like the sounds of birds chirping in the morning.

Breakfast: Banana, plain yougurt (I like the Dannon brand, and yes it is plain, not nonfat or low fat, usually that is an advertising gimick and is usually loaded with stuff that is more health harmful to you)and granola.

Warm Up: Remember thos pogo balls from when we are kids, they are a great cardio warm up. I jumped for 15 minutes intesifying the warm up with High jumps.

Cardio Workout: We are fortunate to won a Cross Bow workout system ( A gift I bought my husband before we had kids and we are finally using it) it has the capability to act as a row machine so I rowed for 20 min intensifying the workout with increased weight.

Strengthening: I worked on my abs since that is my primary target area, I have a Core Ball and did around 200 sit ups varying the workout with upper and lower abdominals depending where I placed my body on the ball, also added a little weight with Ms. C on my lap (an extra 20 pounds)

Cool down: A little stretch combined with some simple Yoga moves.

It is now snack time at my house, with the little ones so I chose apples and penut butter to snack on, give me some protein, energy and yes a little fat but who ever said it was bad? Hope this inspires you to get ready for Summer, I would love to hear your creative workouts, It gets boring and mundane after a while doing the same thing and with trying to save money these days who can afford a gym membership. Let me know what you do.

Finally

2009-02-24T13:42:00.002-07:00

I have finally got around to my own blog. I am still working on the header (hopefully tonight) and putting all my links back on.

Grosgrain: Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!

2009-02-23T17:40:00.002-07:00

Grosgrain: Blushing Buttercream Pettiskirt GIVEAWAY!!!!
Yeah here is a great giveaway that I would just love to win, there however are several entries, but the more the merrier I guess. I would love to have this for my girls but also for my stash of photography props. Wish me luck. Clisk the title above to enter for yourself.

Thanks...........

2009-02-18T14:39:00.003-07:00

Thanks to Carly, she is amazing and knows how to solve all my problems, I need to be careful when I am uploading movies, it jacked up my sidebar, so now I will spend tonight getting back my links and widgets.

Help

2009-02-17T08:32:00.001-07:00

I have tried everything to get my sidebar back to the side, somehow it is stuck down there, I have uploaded a new template, played with margins, took stuff out of my sidebar, everything that I know to do. Does anyone else have any suggestions?

Valentine Wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

2009-02-14T09:03:00.004-07:00

So if you are a grandma watching this London would prefer you to watch it on her blog so click here. It is the girls going wii crazy with thier new game "pets sports" were they adopt dogs, and train them, and race them.( I had to take it off my blog, it was messing with my sidebar)

Projects

2009-02-12T13:03:00.003-07:00

Thanks to Carly again for the great babylegs tutorial idea. I made some sweet stocking for the girls for Valentine's day. We sent an extra pair to our sweetheart Adrie. I plan on making a few pairs for my niece for her 2nd birthday coming up in a couple of days. I also made a little baby quilt for my bestfriend from Highschool. She is expecting any day if she has not already had the baby, she is due on Valentines day, what a treat if that is the actual birthdate. Good luck to you Kristin and Jon. Here is a pic of the girls in thier sweet stockings, I let them try them on for the pic and then they have to wait for V day to sport them.

Done, Well Almost

2009-02-07T21:06:00.011-07:00

So if you have not looked in a while, go and check out my site. I have finally put all of my work (not that it is super good, definately a work in progress) I am not really trying to sell anything, just finding a forum to record what I have done. If anything comes out of it great but really I never new how much I enjoyed photography. I am going to spoil myself for Valentines Day and get the Christmas present I really wanted but did not get. From doing some research and talking with fellow photo gurus I think I am going with a Cannon although I am having a hard time between the Cannon and the Nikkon, any last input on that, I would love to here. I cannot wait to have a real camer, everything I have done so far has been with a little point and shoot digital (5.1 px) and a lot of editing in photoshop. I do plan on taking a few classes, for better technique but mostly for fun. I have not done anything in a while but can't wait for my new toy and to get my hand on my girls. If you would like to, place a comment below, and place my widget in your sidebar, I will think of some great giveaway for you, maybe a free blog design, card design, practice photo shoot, you let me know. Thanks for all the love.
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Her First Snow Day

2009-02-05T09:13:00.003-07:00

This happened back in January, a good friend and I took our kids to the old elementary school to go sledging. Cairo had fun exploring the white stuff and trying to walk in her snow boots and snow suit. I was able to snap these two adorable pictures, I love the close up, she melts my heart. And the other one give me flash backs to the movie the Christmas Story. Needless to say the kids had a blast that day going up and down the mini hill. Unfortunately my friend threw out her back. Good thing I have back up and know someone who could help. Thanks B for coming to the rescue on your day off.

Kid Photography

2009-02-05T09:08:00.002-07:00

So my good friend Carly is always so creative, she eats, sleeps and breathes creativity. Last year she challenged herself to do Self portraits. I thought the end result was so cool and as she said great to look on in the past and have for future generations. I thought here at the Bradford house we would try it out, I am not going to be that great (don't know if it will be on a weekly basis probably not but we will see) but thought it would be cool if the girls took the pics of Mom. SO here is a shot from London captured a few weeks ago she got it just right, office work and housework all in one. Nice Pic L.

Cairo and her B's

2009-02-05T08:37:00.002-07:00

Here is where you can usually Find Cairo in the afternoon, although she does take a nap I do not think it is ever long enough becuause she has to have a moment with her binky and blanket, she will carry it around and then she will just all of a sudden plop to the floor and roll around with it, like she needs a quick fix. I try to keep her blanket and binky in her bed (slowly winging it from her, hopefully to only bedtime before March, that is when she is old enought to go to the nursery at church and no binky or blanket aloud, my rules) Somehow she get it out of there either by reaching her little hands through the bars and grabbing it or convincing her older sisters to get it for her.

Where Have I been....

2009-02-05T07:41:00.002-07:00

Well I have been busy as always but my computer got a lovely virus and I finally got it fixed so I am feeling refreshed and back in business. Here is a list of things I am working on.

Getting the rest of the information together for our office Taxes
Rearanging furniture ( I am sick of the weather and needed a change)
Filling in at the office
Planning Valentine Parties
Cleaning House
Researching for a new Camera (any suggestions fellow photo gurus)
Researching Health insurance (take any and all suggestions)
Working on some fun Valentine day gifts for my girls and Adrie (thanks Carly for the link for the homemade baby legs)
That is just to name a few.
I will try to do better.

Catching up on the Holidays

2009-01-02T14:22:00.005-07:00

Here are a few pics of us during this Holidays Season, from decorating our beautiful Tree, to sledging in our Winter Wonderland. We had a great Christmas followed by a promising new year, not to mention I turned 29. Some of the highlights on gifts this year were: Cairo got a sit and spin Zebra, the girls got a Mellisa and Doug painting set and a Basketball hoop and Pink Basketballs. Brandon got the Wii, which was sort of a family gift, I did not expect the girls to be so good at it. I got a Kitchen Aid (HHHOOOORRAY) I can make lots of yummy stuff. So thanks to all who helped in celebrating Christmas this year. I did turn 29 the day after Christmas. I was bombarded with gift cards, which were put to a new wardrobe for me since this has been the longest I have gone without being pregnant or just have had a baby, I was much needed for a wardrobe makeover and thanks to the economy I have scored on a lot of great stuff. My favorite stores right now are Old Navy and American Eagle. I also had enough money to accesorise my wardrobe so I added new shades, two hats, jewelry and some new makeup. B took me out to dinner for my birthday, we were in Blanding so there was not a lot to choose from but the food was still great and an hour with my hubby alone is priceless. The grils helped grandma bake a cake and we stuffed ourselves full of it and yummy ice cream. SO enjoy in the pics and video clips.

A little Privacy Please

2009-01-02T14:05:00.003-07:00

Yes, who would have thought the day would come where I would want some privacy. But it has arrived. Living in a small town where everyone knows you, where you live, when you eat dinner, and having Bradon's proffesion be what it is, we are seeking a little privacy. At the end of the month Bradford Bunch will be going private. However if I have your email you are still invited to peek in on us. So just to make sure you are in my inbox leave a comment with your email and I will make sure you are on the list. However, Nelles Nonsense (my designs and photography) will still be public, it needs a makeover bad and hopefully soon.. Also at the end of the month we will be introducing Nephi Chiropractic to the blogging community with the help of a good and super creative friend Carly. So look for new things coming this year and don't forget to add your email to the comments below.

Last Minute Projects

2008-12-22T08:31:00.002-07:00

So I am finishing up some last minute projects before Christmas. The girls are getting a painting eisle from thier grandparents so I thought it would be cute if they had matching smocks. Well I found a pattern but when I started sewing it, it looked more like a kitchen apron and did not cover very much, so this is what I came up with, I mixture of my matierial and hand towels. I still have one more to make, London is Pink. The purple is Syds and the yellow is Cairo's.

Snow Day

2008-12-16T16:02:00.004-07:00

We have had snow since the weekend and it just keeps coming down. So we had a snow day today. No school was not canceled and we all still had to go about our daily activities but we had some snow fun.. After a warm lunch the older girls and I went outside to shovel snow and build Frosty. He turned out small (the snow was so fresh it did not stick to well) but all the same it was a snowman. Lucky for us to my sisters Christmas package arrived just in time. She had a great idea to send all the cousins a craft project in preparation for winter and the Christmas Holiday. Then we are all to blog our creations to see what everyone made. Well here is what we came up with.. The girls loved their homemade crayon, it was fun to see what color was coming next. Then we made our paper plate snowman, and then had sticker fun decorating our 3-D snowman. It was definitely a frosty day. After taking off and putting on snow suits, hat, boots and gloves on for the 4th or 5th time we decided to have popcorn and hot chocolate and watch a movie for the rest of the day. Thanks Janette for such a fun day.

Merrry Christmas

2008-12-11T12:57:00.003-07:00

Here it is, our Card for the year. I have been busy designing cards for people this year, I have a good friend who takes pics and she has referred a few people to me and then the fam and some close friends, I am working on updating nellesnonse to be more user friendly and to get some of my new designs up. If anyone is interested let me know, I love doing Christmas cards and baby announcements, but will virtually do anything. Here is a little about our family this last year.

Brandon officially graduated from Palmer Chiropractic in February, we moved two days after graduation. The move was not exactly what we had planned, a lot of our business pursuits fell through. This left us in Blanding for a few months doing some serious research and spending time with Grandma and Grandpa. We then decided to open our own practice in Nephi, UT. It has been lots of work (finding a building, construction, painting, supplies, hiring a CA, setting up software, advertising, marketing ...) but so far it is paying off, we are so happy here. Dr. Bradford spends most of his days at the office doing what he has always wanted, helping others. It is so great when he comes home and tells of a patient he was able to help, it is so rewarding. On his days off, you can find him hanging out with his girls, up in the Canyon fly fishing, watching football, studying patients' cases and doing research or up at the High School helping the Juab Wasp basketball team. Nephi Chiropractic Clinic officially opened in August of this year. It is amazing to think of how quickly things came together, we have been open for almost five months.

London started Kindergarten and is too big for her britches. She has been writing for a while but she is now reading and acutally writing stories. In fact for Christmas she will have her first book published. She titled it "All The Stories You Can Imagine". She is a character and most of the time gives me a hard time. I have to remind myself that she is me. When I do I can enjoy her spirit a little more and have a little more patience. She is such a good friend and social butterfly. When we are tat the basketball games all she can do is talk you ear off about who is who, she know more people than Brandon and I do.

Sydney started Preschool this year. She is in a class with a lot of her good friends from church wich made the transition a lot easier. She also is taking a small dance class (taught by me, but hey at least I can teach them the basics) she has really enjoyed having somehting for her while London is at school. She loves to help around the house and is so kind to her sisters. She is graduating from Nurserey this year and will officially be a sunbeam come the New Year.

Cairo is crazy. She turned one this year. She too loves to dance but is a little reluctant to talk. Although she completely understands things she either nods her head or grunts a full conversation and we just go with it because right now it is easier. I am sure she will be talking our ears of before we know it and will be begging for it to stop. She loves pets and is absolutely in love with our stray cat Lia who has adopted us. Cairo stands at the kitchen window and meows at her cat.

As for me I am somwhere in the middle of it all trying to keep it all going. If I am not cooking or cleaning or playing with the kids at home I am in the office doing paperwork and keeping track of our finances and patient accounts. If I am not at the office I can be found on the computer designing advertisements and marketing layouts for the office. In my spare time if I can find some I indulge in designing and doing photography for others. Although I have not had any training I find joy in the art form. I love working with pregnant women and babies, not to fond of portrait shots, love candids. I am not saying that I am good or a pro and most of my work has been for close family and friends but It is something that brings me peace and a form of expression.

We hope this holiday season brings joy to many of you. We pray that the true spirit of Christmas might find it into your hearts and into your homes this year. We have left so many great friends and family when we moved and miss everyone dearly. We are greatful for the new friends we have made and for those who have litterally taken us under thier wings. We hope our relationships with all of you will continue to grow in love and friendship. Happy Holidays.

The Bradford Bunch

Keeping Busy

2008-12-05T13:24:00.002-07:00

So on with the list, I will not post another one but I have been checking things off. I have been busy with Christmas Cards, designing for family and making a little profit from friends and strangers. I am in desperate need to post on nelle'snonsense and give the site a complete makeover. I am also working on a blog for our Chiropractic office until we can get our website in tip top shape. Business is good and are digging in deep to get through the holiday season and rought economy. Plans to buy a house are on hold party becuase the Holiday season and partly becuase we are such new business owners, Banks will not lend to us without 2 years tax returns, anyone have advice on a loopwhole for us. Christmas will be great this year though, I am done shopping just a few craft/sewing projects left for the girls, personalised books and painting smocks. Anyway just giving an update. I plan on posting our Christmas Card/Letter tonight that is if we can get our tree and trim it today.

A Great Giveaway

2008-12-05T13:20:00.002-07:00

To all out there here is a great chance to get a Christmas Present that will last forever. Just click here. Veronica is very talented and inspiring when it comes to her work. I love candids, she captures precious moments. There are two great giveaways there so keep reading.

Great Christmas Gift - Celine Tickets

2008-11-19T12:08:00.002-07:00

My sis. got great Celine Dion Tickets last year for Christmas well the concert is just now aproaching a whole year later and was cancelled and rescheduled for February anyone interested becuase she is not able to go and does not want good tickets to go to waste they are for sale for $700.00 and are going to go on ebay soon so if you want them let me know or leave her a coment here.

As far as my list I think I am doing good, I get things checked off and then add a few more so it is just as long, but at least I am slowly getting things done, although for some reason there is always laundry and dishes. I did however give a big chunck of my stress away to my Accountant today, this frees up lots of time worrying when I will have time to reconcile my accounts so thank you to Mr. Accountant you are my lifesaver for the moment.

My Blogging as of Late

2008-11-16T21:11:00.002-07:00

I used to be the best blogger, every day if not twice a day, what happened, who knows, sort of like the rest of my life so I thought I would post all the things I need to get done and maybe they will and maybe then I will have time to post

Kiss my kids goodnight
Finish the 5 piles of laundry in the basement
Finish the pile of dishes in the sink (my biggest request for Christmas is a portable dishwasher for this old house, it will save me hours a day)
Clean, Clean, Clean
Mop floors
Vacume
Dust
Go through the girls clothes
Finish coreographing the girls dance routine
Teach Dance
Go through the stack of mail in my Computer Cabinet
Check my finances
Balance the check book
Pay the bills
Make Sids ABC book for Christmas
Publish London's book for Christmas
Make 5 more tile boards for Christmas
Make the girls Magnet Boards for Christmas
Finish my Christmas Shopping for the Girls and B, everyone else is done
Re upholster my rocking chair
Make a paddedseat for my hope chest
Design the new add for the office for December - Give the Gift of Health
Print and Mail out the marketing letter for December for the Office - Health Passes
Get the finances/books in order for the end of the year for the Accountant
Make a grocery list
Search and clip coupons for my list
Go to walmart and price match everything with two - three kids
Get my visiting teaching done
Call Jay
Fill out paperwork for a home loan (we are looking into buying but are hitting a few road blocks - owning our own business, we are so new that no one would probably be willing to loan to us)
Check out more land/home opportunities
Kiss my husband when he gets home
and on and on and on
I could probably keep going but I won't for your sake and mine, let's see how good I do this week.

Visit from Loved Ones

2008-11-04T14:45:00.006-07:00

My parents suprised me with a weekend visit. Believe it or not they carpooled to Utah. We had fun doing pretty much nothing. We just hung out, carved pumpkins, did a little baking, and took a cruise up the mountain. It was great to have them here for a little while and have them see what life is like for us these days. Speaking of, I feel bad that I have become a monthly blogger, I am trying to balance, key word there, everything and making a few changes so hopefully I will update more often.

Halloweeeeeen

2008-11-04T14:33:00.002-07:00

We had a great time this year, although we all started catching a cold. The girls were withces, green face paint and all, I thought they looked cuter without it but it was Halloween and they wanted it so they got it along with a ton of Candy thanks to Bishop Okey who kept putting hadnfulls in thier buckets. I had a blast this year becuae for the first time since we had kids besides London's first year, Brandon actually got to participate, He took the girls around Trunk or Treeting while I got to pass out candy. The girls had fun and crashed later that night and thankfully have not eaten all of thier candy yet and hardly even ask for any, probably becuase they know the answer, usually I let them have a piece of candy after lunch and dinner only if they eat all fo thier meal.

License to Drive

2008-11-04T14:21:00.003-07:00

Cairo found the greatest toy ever, Grandma & Grandpa's little pink car. I introduced her to it last time we went down there for the Deer hunt. I had never thought to put her in itbecuase Sydney loves it so much and they are two years apart, however they both enjoyed playing with it, even though it looks like Cairo had been run over by the car, we put her on the grass with it that way it would not get out of control and run her over.

Proud Auntie

2008-11-04T14:12:00.008-07:00

Iknow lots and lots of pictures, no I am not sorry because this baby is so dang cute, I am shocked however thast I was able to get so many good shots. I still have five rolls of film to develop that is right people I used real film, we will see how it turns out next week. Anyhow welcome Laikyn Sage to the world. Enjoy

Busy Busy Busy

2008-09-27T22:36:00.004-06:00

It seems like I am always catching up these days. We have been busy at home at school at work and at play. Between Kindergarten, preschool, dance, gymnastics, church and the office, I am elasta girl with one limb at each place. Here is the rundown on things lately. The girls started gymnastics, they are in the same class and it is cute to see them help eachother out and cheer eachtoher on. I am teaching a small dance class with the girls friends, (just like I did with London and the cutie girls) this time we are called the lil starz, since we have a boy in our class I did not want to be tooo girly. London is loving school and we had our first fieldtrip to the Big Red Barn, we strolled throught he pumpkin path and had apple donuts. I was glad I was able to go and thanks to Lori for watching my other two. I am officially emplyed at the Nephi Chiropractic Clinic, Brandon thought after all of my hardwork, I might as well be getting paid for it. So I got my official paycheck (I do do payroll so it was kind of weird writing out my own check but at the same time rewarding) last week, we decided my money is going straight into savings, since these days it is lacking just a lil bit. Sydney is Sydney and is giving me such a hard time lately, I just hand her over to her dad, unless she wants to go shopping with me she is such a good shopper. Cairo, well I explain her below so keep reading. Brandon is super busy, he is averaging about 20-25 patient visits a day for the time being, we set goals every week in our staff mtg. We shoot for 7 new patients a week. We did it this last week, and if everyone keeps thier apts. on monday we will meet our qouta for the week in one day, we are really excited how business has been going and we have only had our doors open for two months. I can only hope that it continues to do so well. On the homefront, well what is that, it seems like with everything going on we are hardly here. We did however finally have to speek in church I am going to post our talks or should I say program for you tomorrow, I am exhuasted and need to hit the hay. Hope this got us all caught up for a while.

Eight Years in the Making

2008-09-27T22:28:00.003-06:00

We celebrated our 8 year anniversary last week. Brandon had a super busy day at work (we have had a lot of those lately, I am not complaining, it is great) I had a busy day with the kids and we had just returned from Arizona the week before so we had a low key dinner put the kdis to bed and had a yummy chocolate desert, nothing fancy. It is weird to think that when B and I got married we had about $200 in our bank accounts, no big future plans, and lots of love. I am glad to say that the love is still there, we have three beautiful daughters to show for it, we made plans and through these eight years actually got through them and are making new plans. I am so thankful to B for knowing what he wants and not being to afraid to get out there and do it. I know he is happy beign able to actually do what he wants to do. He loves seeing people in his office happy and healthy and to know he had a part in that. On Monday nights we always have a family council and we started to ask the girls about thier most favorite part of the day, Daddy always says coming home to his girls. I am grateful for a husband who loves his girls more than anything (himself, his job, his hobbies, and his time) He truly gives us everything we want. I know it was not his life plan to be in a household full of emotional girls but I have to say he has the heart for it. I love you B and look forward to our adventures in the future.

Cairo Turned 1

2008-09-27T22:07:00.006-06:00

Wow that year went by fast. It is so funny how with your first you mark down all the important events, how much they weigh, what thier first foods are, sleeping habbits and what not. Then along comes number three and you are lucky if you remember when the last time was you changed thier diaper. The one thing that does not change is how much you love your children, it is amazing the love God blesses us with. You never think you could have so much room to love but then you just remeber where you came from and where those sweet spirits came from that you are so fortunate to take care of and the answer almost overwhelms you. Well Cairo officially turned 1 Sept. 12th. It just so happens that we had a seminar to go to in Phoenix, AZ (sorry to the Neilson family who we were supposed to hook up with and never got the chance too) We sent the kids to G & G's house and took Cairo with us. Needless to say for her birthday she got to go on an airplane, have mom and dad all to herslef, sleep in a really nice hotel, go on a shopping spree and go out to dinner (not what a 1 year old really enjoys I know but she had a blast and was an angel during the seminar) Here are some funny pictures of her blowing out her ice cream cake at Claim Jumpers. She was sad when we blew the flame out she is a pyro already. We celebrated her birthday with here sisters when we got home. She got clothes from both Gmas, bath toys from her sisters and her very own Cabbage Patch Doll from her sisters (she loves this dolly). Cairo is saying a few words, walking when she wants to, climbing on everything, eats like a big girl, no more baby food, finally found a sippy cup she will drink out of so no more bottle sooon and is the sweetest thing ever.

Pamela's Purses

2008-09-03T09:59:00.004-06:00

My sister called ma on Thursday night last week to tell me she just went to this purse party, super cute hand made bags. Pam, the designer however does not have any other way of selling them than through home parties (she was not interested in etsy) so my sister volunteered us to be her bloggers and advertise for her that way. My sister volunteered me to design her blog, this is not my specialty I usually refer people to Carly but I thought I would give it a whirl since we were mostly going to be posting and making changes anyways, I was stumped becuase I had absolutely no direction except for her business card. I am not fond of the design and am desperatley wanting to change it, but Pam seems to like it and so for now it is staying. My sister will be uploading some more information soon but if you want to take a sneek peek at one of her bags, I took a pic of the one my sister bought and it is on the blog to see. Here is her link pamelaspurses

Labor Day Weekend

2008-09-03T09:49:00.011-06:00

I was so excited when my sister called and said that they were making plans to come and visit us. After a long day at work and Janae preparing for the trip, they headed out for about a six hour drive, needless to say they arrived at about 12:30. We were all so tired that we were lazy the next day. After lunch we headed up the mountain for a couple stops at some of the overlooks and then headed to Payson Lakes. It was a great little getaway. We found a great spot in the shade and the girls began to fish. Of course London got the first and only fish of the day pretty typical for her. Cameron led the girls on a nature walk and taught Haiden what types of trees there were around, the girls saw a spider and London picked some wild flowers. The girls were pretty tired from the days adventures, we headed into town for some food and hopped on a Chinese Restaurant, the food was good at the time, but it definately had some backfires, Janae spent most of the night sick and throwing her guts up, Cairo later followed that night. Sunday was funny becuase we were all a wreck, we all came home and took naps, EVERYONE. Janae and Cam left on Monday after lunch, thanks guys for coming and hanging out with us and letting the girls spend some time together, it will be weird to think that soon, very soon there will be six girls running around. HOLY COW!!

Girls Night Out

2008-09-03T09:43:00.006-06:00

Thank You Lori who kidnapped me on Friday Night. She skeemed up a plan to have girls night out and thanks to her wonderful Husband for taking my girls until B could get

off work. We headed up North to dinner, then some shopping ( I had to go to the Health food store for Cairo's milk and some healthy snacks) we then headed to Roberts and Joann's for scrapbooking stuff. They had a great sale 6 pages for 96 cents, so we all got enought paper to do our layouts for our Scrapbooking group. I am not until February but my creative juices were flowing and who could pass on a great deal. I will put my layout together in the next couple of weeks and post it. We were going to go to a movie but with all the shopping and gabbing we ran out of time so we headed to MIMI's Cafe for dessert. Thanks again girls for the fun night and a break from reality. Who's turn is it next?

Jammin it Up!!!

2008-09-03T09:35:00.003-06:00

Yes it is true I live in Utah, I have a garden, and I am canning my own goodness. I had a lovely lady in our ward drop by the house and give me a huge box of fresh organic peaches. After a night of cobbler, peach crisp and giving several out to friends I decided to break down and make jam. This I had never done before, my mom said she used to can but that must have been before I was old enough to remember. I bought my necessities (jars, lids, pectin, big pot and canning rack) I then googled how to make jam and can it easy enough I found a good sight I think it was a blog actually that had step by step easy instructions. I spent a Saturday making jam, turns out I have 19 jars well 18 now becuae London loves to have toast in the morning with mommies jam on it. I have to say I am proud of myself and my next feat is making salsa.

Something a little different

2008-08-21T15:47:00.000-06:00

Okay, this one is different - this is funny. YOU fill in the blanks about ME in a comment and then repost a blank on your page and I will fill it out. Be honest. They're really SCARY to get back. It only takes a few minutes, so just do it!
Where did we meet?_________
Take a stab at my middle name?______________
Where did I grow up?__________________
Color of my eyes?____________________
Do I have any siblings?__________________
What's one of my favorite things to do?__________________
What's my favorite type of music?_____________________
Am I shy or outgoing?___________________________
Am I a rebel or do I follow the rules?_______________________
Any special talents?_____________________________
How many children do I have?_________________________
If you and I were stranded on a deserted island, what is one thing that I would bring?_____________________

Back to School

2008-08-20T09:49:00.006-06:00

So we are feeling a little more normal around here now that school is back in. London started Kindergarten today and was so excited she could hardly sleep. She woke up and got dressed in some new clothes got her backpack on and jumped on her bike and we walked/rode to school. Daddy met us there (he went in to work early) and we took some photos and then sent her on her way. I am sure she will have a grand day of new adventures and new friends, she already knows a couple of kids in her class from church. I am sure she will give a full report when she gets home. So far since the little ones and I have been home I have been able to check emails, blog, chat a little, deep clean parts of my house, blog, edit some pictures, put Cairo down for a nap have snack with Sydney and the list goes on. I did not realise how much difference even having one less child for a few hours can make. It has been so quiet and peacefull, no fighting, screamming, hitting or time outs. I am loving it.

Family Photo Op

2008-08-19T16:06:00.015-06:00

We had the opportunity to take family pictures (we had not done this for over two years) We also needed them for some advertising for the office. Luckily A good friend of mine needed family pictures as well so we swopped. The kids for the most part were great and overall things went smoothly and we got some great pics out of it (family let me know what you want).

Where have we been....

2008-08-11T09:37:00.003-06:00

Yes, it has been a long time since I have updated but things have been really busy. Yes, Nephi Chiropractic is officially open, we opened on August 6 and things have been going great, we have had full days so far. We just have some finishing touches to do around the office, hang another mirro, put up some pictures, floral arrangemets and so on, I will try to take some pics today of our hard work paying off but we all know how that goes (hopefully I will get to it today) Check all the posts below, just some things we have been up to lately. I did not really post anything about my sweet Cairo so here we go. She is almost 11 months now, she is standing alone, trying to take steps, holding her own bottle finally, eating reall people food at every meal, loves jumping on the bed with the girls, has four teeth and getting two new ones, but by far she is the sweetest thing, She has been so active lattely that I can hardly keep her diapers staying on she crawls and wiggles on everything (it is to hot to keep bottoms on her so she really just hang out in her diaper and a shirt at home) The other day I was cleaning up and there were two diapers on the floor, I had just changed her and thought, that was weird I swear I only changed her once. Later I went to put her down for a nap and found out that the second diaper had wiggled its way off of her and she was going commando. I had to snap this picture. While the girls were taking swimming lessons, after we would stop by the park and play, Cairo loves the swing.

Taking a Breather

2008-08-11T09:26:00.003-06:00

We have been so busy working on the office that we needed a little break. After church and after Brandon's Parents left, we headed out on a drive up the Mt. Nebo Loop. We ended up here at a place called Devil's Kitchen it is the craziest place. You are surrounded by lush rocky and green mountains and then there are these red rocky pillars on the side of the mountain. We headed up a little further and check out the Mt. Nebo overlook, this mountain is huge, it is the highest peak 11,000 high or so on the Wasatch Mountains. Below is a little video clip of our landscape that is just minutes away form our house. We decided to be little more andventurous and go off roading. We found a rode and took it, needless to say two more hours later and we were home, we drove through the mountain, although it took all afternoon, it was great to be outside, see some wildlife and tons of wildflowers, and breathe the fresh mountain air.

Mommy Daughter campout

2008-08-11T09:11:00.008-06:00

Our Ward hosted a mother daughter overnight campout at Misty River Resort. So I loaded us all up and we took off for an adventure. When we got to the resort (it is on the Sevier River) we unloaded into our cabin, changed clothes and headed out to float the river. We took a little walk (ran into some fireants) and then ploppedon in the river. I had a double tube that held, me Cairo and Sydney and London rode with a friends. It was a great little treck down the river. When we were all done we changed into our cozy's had dinner, listened to some great stories and music by some lovely ladies from our Ward. Then some people went home and others stayed for a campfire and to sleep overnight. Cairo went to bed and the two oldest ones and I made smores and enjoyed eachother and others that were there singing campfire song, which we are still singing today all day. It was a blast and I thank my girls for spending time with me and being so good.