My Boy is Famous!

Not only do I think Nick is great, but other people do too! Check this out...

Nick at Snowboarding Lessons

(1x5) x 100 = Too Much!!

These suckers lined up from right by my front door, all the way to my fireplace.
This was my biggest vinyl job yet, and most likely the biggest one I will ever do...
I didn't have a lot of fun with it...

I am so thankful for my family who helped me get this done -
I don't think I could have finished this without them!!

Needless to say, I was not sad to see them leave my house today!!

Calming Down...

I just had to get rid of the pink!! It looked like a Pepto bottle threw up on my page! It gave me a bit of a headache when I looked at it!

Things are going pretty well - I had my first Ward Council meeting this past Sunday (at 7:30am - UGH!), and other than not knowing what to expect, or what I was supposed to do, I think I am getting Primary under control.

I am REALLY tired of vinyl right now. My huge order is due this week, and I am starting to stick them on the granite blocks. I may have to take a short sabbatical from vinyl, so I can love doing it again.


My most exciting news from the last week...My studly husband was not only kicking some butt working on the house, but he was kicking butt at work! He earned/won a CRUISE for having the highest percentage increase in his department nationwide. He gets to take a guest, and after a lot of thought, he decided he would take me!! We are going March 29-April 5 to the Mexican Rivera. I guess I need to get my butt in gear, and get back to the gym!!

Like Father, Like Son...

OK, so this picture was before Christmas, but I am just BARELY getting around to downloading my pictures. Anyway...this was one day that Troy and his Dad were working on the house, and when Troy's Dad showed up, he was wearing the same "outfit" as Troy.

(They are even wearing the same shoes, Troy's are just newer, and notice the hole on the same knee of their pants!)

It was just too funny!

"Nick's Alive!!"

Jonathan got to talk to Nick on the phone last night, and as soon as he got off he ran to Ashley and said "Ash, Nick's Alive!!"

You may call me Madame President...

Yes, it is official...I have a new calling, and I am very excited about it...HOWEVER, for those of you who have been harrassing me about updating my blog - I am WORKING ON IT!! It has been one heck of a week. Getting this new Primary presidency up & running, and the new year/teachers has taken it's toll on me. I really am excited, and I LOVE primary. Hopefully I can get my act together.

To top if off, my vinyl business is going crazy! (Thanks to lots of referrals from all of you!!). I have a huge order for 500 sayings that are due at the end of this month. You should have seen me today. I was going from my vinyl machine, to my laptop, to the kitchen table to cut some things for primary, to the printer in my bedroom, & back & forth - who needs to go to the gym, when you can have your own workout circut in your own home!!

Also, my favorite child (just ask Ashley) is in Florida for 12 days. Troy's parents took Nick for his b-day. He left on Saturday morning, and won't be back until the 17th. It is strange to have him gone, it makes our family seem so small. Jon keeps telling people that Nick is dead, so I have to remind him that he is just on a trip.

Strange Christmas

This Christmas was a very interesting one. Every gift that the kids got, (from Santa, Grandparents, etc.), were spot on. It was great in that aspect. But Christmas night, when I usually have my big let down, because it's over, Troy & I were talking about how strange this Christmas was.

We were so focused on getting the house done, and Troy was working so hard to get it done, we didn't have time to enjoy the holiday. One of our favorite traditions, is to watch a Christmas movie each night (almost each night). Our favorites are Scrooged, Christmas Vacation, Muppet Christmas Carol, & Elf. We only got around to watching 1 together as a family. Another fun thing is to take the kids shopping for their siblings. This year it was me & the kids at Red Balloon. I would take them in 1 at a time, and let them pick their gifts. It was so rushed, it just wasn't fun this year.

I have to say, that I am so thankful that my house is done (mostly). The fun part comes next - I get to buy new furniture & decorate!! I can't wait for next year when we can enjoy the holidays even more!!