Our Getaway!!

Monday...

Chad defiantly surprised me. Our two day getaway started with leaving early in the morning then dropping off the kids at Grandma Duncan's. Then Chad took me to Joe's Crab Shack so that we could enjoy crab and lobster for lunch, Yummy!!
Then he took me to a movie called Percy Jackson*Olympian and the Lighting Thief. Which was really good, surprisingly.

And then we checked into our room at Castle Creek Inn (this is where we went on our honeymoon) then went to a Play at the Desert Star Playhouse called Twi-lite I was a teenage vampire. It was so funny it was a spoof off of Glee and Twilight. By the end of the night my checks were hurting so bad. I love going to plays I wish Utah had more of them.

We went back to Castle Creek Inn and enjoyed a romantic night in our room, The Excalibur. In the morning we had breakfast there and then we checked out at 11:00am To head to our next destination...

Tuesday..

Chad took me out to lunch at a place called Benihana's It was so Cool the grill is at the table you sit at and you get your own chief and he does all kinds of tricks with the knifes and spatula's as well as your food. We had the Hibachi Shrimp for two. We also tried some sushi for the first time ever, I actually liked it so did chad.. It was so much fun I can't wait to go back there again..


After Lunch we went window shopping and goofed off then went and rented a couple of movies and checked into Our next bed and breakfast The Anniversary Inn. We have never been there before but we had a lot of fun the name of our room was Wild West..We had a wonderful time with a bit of wild thrown in if you know what I mean..;)


The next day we were reluctant to leave and get back to reality. But we needed too so that Chad could have some time with the kids before he headed out on the road again. But it was such a wonderful getaway it was the first time since our honeymoon that we have ever gotten away just the two of us like that. It was much needed....Life is good, God is Great and people are Crazy..

P.S. Chad Promises that it won't be another 9 yrs before we do this again.. I hope not I had way too much fun to wait for that.. smiles.

So Excited...

Guess What? Chad's coming home and he's got a whole week off..And next Wednesday is our anniversary how sweet is that!!! But to make things even more exciting Chad's got a whole two day get away planed for our anniversary. I'm SOOOOO Excited I can hardly stand it.. This will be the first time since our honeymoon that we have been able to afford doing something just the two of us on our anniversary..I don't know what to think I'm getting spoiled two weeks in a row..My husband ROCKS!!!! Hopefully I can sleep I've got butterflies in my tummy for how excited I am...And to top it off I have officially lost 82 lbs in ONE year and one month went from a size 26 to a size 16 So AWESOME!!! I want to get down to a size 10-12 so I'm thinking by the end of the summer I'll be there...I have two things that I contribute to my weight loss First- The Mucus-less Diet (it's a whole new way of eating that is wonderful and always leaves me satisfied Dr. Christopher created it) And # Two P90X baby..I hate it but I LOVE it..When I get down to where I ultimately want to be I'll do a before and after picture for all to see...Can't wait.. I'll let every one know what my surprise is next week sometime...Life is good, God is great and people are crazy...

My Valentine Surprise..

Well I hope all of you had a wonderful valentines. I sure did Chad surprised me with a dozen roses and a two hour massage. Which I absolutely loved..We got to spend two days with chad which was much needed we have missed him so much the kids especially. Now he's back out on the road for another week or two. We miss you babe..

My Valentine...

My one true Love..Can you guess?? It's my best friend, my lover, the father of my children, my Eternal Companion. Chad, the man of my dreams. I loved him the first time I ever saw him. I knew at that very moment I had found the one person that was meant for me and me alone.. We have been through a lot in the last 9yr, a lot of tears have been shed from frustration and joy..He has been my teacher and the one shoulder I could always cry on. No one has nor can they make me laugh like he does. I can never stay mad at him very long because he always finds a way to make me smile...I love you with all my heart I couldn't have asked for more...

Grandpa's..

I love my grandpa's. Even though my grandpa Gough has pass away I still think of him....One of the things I remember the best about my grandpa Gough is that he use to love to take us out to eat in fact I remember one time when Chad and I were first married and he took us to a Mexican restaurant there in Kanab and we were talking I don't remember what lead to him saying this but I've never forgotten it He said "you two don't need to worry about the world right now just say busy living on the vapors of Love" It made us laugh then and it still does with love in our hearts. My grandpa Anderson is still with us and I do love him, I don't know him very well but I do know how he is when ever I go see him it's like a little kid in a candy store trying really hard not to burst with excitement. His big blue eye light up with so much love you can't help but join in on the excitement. My grandpa Anderson has and still is a very hard worker and that example has taught me to work hard as well...I love my grandpa's....

Reading...

I love books.. If you know me at all you'll know where to find me in my free time..READING.. I love to read it is my escape to live a different life or experience a new realm of reality. I often put myself in the character shoes when I read, Chad always says that when I read it's like I'm not here because I can tune everything and everyone out and emerge myself in the story... I hope that one day my children will love to read as much as I do if not more one day..Books I love you..

Daughters...

I never had a sister growing up so to watch these two is so fun..They dance together play dolls together etc. However there are days that I wonder if either of them will survive the other by the end of the day. Somehow they do and you know what after family prayer they always give hugs and kisses to each other, it makes me chuckle that they could be enemies all day then at night they go to bed happy with each other. I love my daughters they are such wonderful little girls with beautiful spirits. Atazia is my fashion designer/princess/rock star/hippy/wild child/tomboy and I love every aspect of her. She brings a lot and I mean a lot of laughter into this house with the things she does and says..I love my tazi. Kristosha is the peaceful/calm/go with the flow/happy/snuggle/prissy little girl. And I love every aspect of her as well. She brings so much joy into my life she know just what to do to calm me down or make me laugh. Heavenly Father knew I needed her so that I could see learn to enjoy all my kids. I am so excited to see how these little girls of mine turn out, to see there different personalities. I say it all the time how can each one of my kids be SO completely different and yet they all come from the same parents, Amazing...I love my daughters...

Music...

I love music in most forms. I love to sing and listen to music. My favorite type of music is inspirational whether it comes in country, rock, Church etc. Music is how I get lost in my own dreams and desires even if it's just for a moment. Music has a way of touching my soul and allowing me to feel the spirit. When I emerge myself in music I feel free and alive..(of course there are other things that allow me the same feeling as well) Here are a few of my favorite songs..Because I have been given much, Jesus take the wheel, My valentine, Right here waiting, you lift me up, and A child's prayer.. These are only a few. Music I love you... ( this song I sing to the kids every night before bed it's one of their favorites)...

Sons..

My son is the best son on earth..He helps around the house, he plays with is sisters, he is always inventing ways to finish a project or job faster (even if he would have just done it, he would have finished it hours earlier..lol) He is all hands on with everything he does, he is very smart for a 7 yr old and I love to see him changing and growing..And yes we do have our yelling matches and our arguments and disobeying moments just like all kids but with all that aside I would have to say I have a fantastic son.. I couldn't have asked for better. I love the age he is at right now because he is so much fun to talk too and have conversations with. He has such a wonderful imagination... So Qwade I wanted to let you know that I love you forever and for always...

Makin Music...

Chad bought this guitar for me over 7 yrs ago..I haven't done much with it, not because I didn't want to but because I didn't know how to play it, I've always wanted to play the guitar even as a child but never had the opportunity to do so. But about a two in half months ago I decide to pick it up again and really learn this time however I got frustrated again because I couldn't understand how to read music or to keep rhythm etc. But through the wonders of the Internet I came upon this website called Jamplay that teaches the very basics up to the very advanced in guitar playing so I decided once I got the money I'd sign up for it.. Well I did about three weeks ago and it is awesome for the first time ever I understand music, and my fingers are all callused now . I'm so excited I'm hoping by this time next year I'll be Jamming with no problems and loving every minute of it even more than I do now.. The cool thing is that since my kids are seeing me practice everyday and they love the sound the guitar makes they want to learn so soon we'll get a guitar for them too, I can't wait.. I have now gotten my fingers conditioned to one hour practice time where as when I first started I could barely get through 5 mins. before I was ready to scream from pain..I just wish I could go longer.. Chad says it is now my new obsession, I always argue with him when he tells me that with a new project I start but this time I have to agree...I love playing my guitar..

The Gospel..

I though since it was Sunday I would share my love of the Gospel and the joy it brings to my life.

Where to start..hummm..Well the first thing that comes to my mind is Joesph Smith. Because of his faith and love he had of our Father in Heaven and in our Savior he became their instrument in bring the gospel into the homes and hearts of all those who believed. So that myself and my generations can enjoy the blessings the gospel brings and it's teachings. I am truly blessed that I have the gospel in my life it is my anchor through every aspect of my everyday life. I know that without the teachings and the commandments in my life to follow I would surely be lost. I know that the Book of Mormon is another testament of Christ, I love to read it for it's taught me so much I can't even begin to describe all that I've learned. I am so grateful to a husband who choose to stay strong in the gospel as he grew up and because of this is the patriarch in our home. He is a wonderful example to us.. I love the temples and what they mean and for the ordnance's that are preformed there that allows me and all those that are faithful to have an eternal family and so much more. I'm grateful for the sacrament that allows me to renew my covenants every week.. Most of all I love my Savior for all he has done for me, for the sacrifice that I can't even begin to comprehend and for the love he has for me. My desire is to report back to my Father in Heaven and my Savior and that I will be found worthy to stay in their presence forevermore. I love the Gospel....

Lots and lots of Pillows........

I totally and completely L.O.V.E pillows especially Feather pillows.. If I could I would sleep with hundreds of pillows...Chad has often laughed at me because of how I love my pillows, I don't often get upset when I loose things but if I can't find my favorite pillow (my feather pillow) then it becomes a mad house when I'm in search of it...I have to sleep with at least my feather pillow under my arm (when I'm sleeping on my side) in order to get a good night sleep but I perfer to have all 5 of my pillows..I don't know why I love pillows so much but I always have even as a child. So here's too feather pillows, I love you....

Mom's and Dad's...

Parents, we all have them some are there for us some are not, but I'm among the lucky few who have parents that have always been there for me even when we didn't see eye to eye. I've been blessed to have parents who have taught me right from wrong who taught me the gospel and not only that but who have been examples to me by living it as well. My mom and I have often butted heads but after all said and done I can honestly say that I love my dear mother she has been a wonderful example to me of how to be a wonderful wife and a woman.. My loving father has taught me to be brave and courageous in all that I do. He showed me though his own example how to reach inside the very depth of ourselves; even when we think there is nothing left there; to carry on and endure to the end.. Of all the things my parents have taught me throughout my childhood I partly contribute to the reason I am who I am today. I couldn't have done it without their loving support and prayers. I love my parents...Thank you forever and always.

What I love...

Since it's February the month of love..I decided that I would post 10 somethings I love everyday until Valentines...This will give you a change to learn a little more about me...

Today I choose...Eyes..

Eyes are a wonderful part of ourselves..It allows other to see a part of who we are they come in brown, blue and green. Eyes are beautiful, I would have to say that eyes are my favorite part of the body they tell so much about a person, how they feel even what they are thinking. Not only that but how wonderful it is to be able to see what our savior created for us. The trees, flowers, mountains, rivers, clouds, rain, snow etc... I love eyes.

In School...

Yesterday one of Qwades assignments was to write a story..And this is what he wrote I thought it was so cute so I'm sharing it with you (with his permission of course) For those of you who don't know I homeschool me kids and when I first introduced writing to Qwade he hated it and I didn't like to read it either (lol). But now his spelling has gotten so much better and I'm so proud of how far he has come...For those of you who can't read what he wrote here is its.
"I am Qwade and my girl friend is Zoee. my girlfriend is so nice to me. Zoee has brown hair and brown eyes. Shee lafst at me becas I'me sille. Thats why shee loves me."

I just relized that I can record on my camra so I recorded Qwade telling his story....

Visiting Teaching Purses for Febuary's lesson....

I got this idea from my Aunt Pam's Blog (she always has such creative idea like this.)So I decided to make some of my own to give to my ladies for Visiting Teaching..So I thought I'd share my finished product..I think they are so cute, I can't wait to give them to my ladies..Thanks Pam I love ya..