2008 tAg....

JANUARY

Who kissed you on new years? My Husband...well...now that I think about it- I bet Kris was asleep...so no kiss last year

New Year's Resolution this year? Was to loose weight--*like every year*

Does it snow where you live? In Wyoming ????...

Do you like hot chocolate? Love It Tremendously

Have you ever been to Times Square to watch the ball drop? Nope...but that would be fun

FEBRUARY

Who was your Valentine? Kris

Did you do anything romantic? I don't know ?? *sorry Kris if we did*
Do you care if the groundhog sees its shadow or not? Not really...

What did you receive for Valentine' s Day? Wouldn't you like to know *a-wink-a-wink*

MARCH

Are you Irish? Aye Laddy!!!

Do you like cornbread, beef, and cabbage? "Yes Please"
What did you do for St Patrick's day? Probably worked

Are you happy when Winter is pretty much over? Winter is not over until June....haha--but if it was over in March that would be great...

APRIL

Do you like the rain? My ultimate favorite weather...

Did you play an April Fool' s joke on anyone this year? Nope...

Do you get tons of candy for Easter? Nope :[

Do you celebrate 4/20? No Thanks...

Do you love the month of April? It has good things about it...

MAY

What is your favorite flower? Rose...

Finish the phrase " April showers…" Don't come til' May

Do you celebrate May 16th: National Piercing Day? Do I Ever!! *not really*

Is May anything special to you? Very much so...Kris and I got married on May 19th, 2006 in the Salt Lake Temple...Dez and Geoff's Anniversary--13th...Dez's birthday--6th...Kiera's birthday--5th...Grandpa S. birthday--18th...Kaydon's birthday--25th...BUSY MONTH!! haha

JUNE

What year did/will you graduate from high school? 2002---good times, good times--(BUT MANILA ALWAYS GRADUATES IN MAY NOT JUNE...)

Did you do anything fun during this month? Went to the Hogel Zoo, Declan's first time...

Have a favorite baseball team? Atlanta Braves, or Boston Red Sox

JULY

What did you do on the 4th of July? Watch Kris put a firecraker underneath a bucket and blow it up...pretty funny-- parts went flying everywhere... and blew a hole in his parents yard/ground--

hee-hee

Did you go to the fireworks? We watched them at Kris's parents house...

Did you blast the A/C all day? Here and there...doesn't get to horrible here

AUGUST

What was your favorite summer memory of '08? Oh my...AFRICA!!!! First time out of the country. Seeing all the beautiful animals...meeting really great people there...the food was amazing...the sunsets were to die for...Flying back through Paris...Flying over England-Ireland-Scotland <---Closets I've been to my dream places...

Did you have a sunburn? This is actually the only one that I got this year. We were out on the ranch there in Africa...and I was trying to get burnt and it worked :] Face and arms...

Did you go to the pool a lot? Only went to a pool once...the night before we flew out to Africa at the Hotel...

Kris's Eland-- Trophy

Kris's Zebra

Kris's Black Wildebeest

His Second Impala...

Us around a huge tree...

SEPTEMBER

Are you attending college/school? Did some college *SUU!!*...might do internet someday

Do you like fall better than summer? I do actually...Very pretty...and I can wear my beloved hoodies!!!

What happened this month? Got back to reality and didn't really have any vacation to look forward too, because Afica came and gone...

OCTOBER

What were you for Halloween? I was an ugly old lady *a mask that I couldn't breathe in*

What is your favorite candy? Three Muskateers or Snickers

What was your favorite part about this month? The pretty leaves...colors...

NOVEMBER

Whose house did you going to for Thanksgiving? My parents in Manila--very yummy and relaxing

What are you thankful for? Kris, Declan, Family...everyone and everything

Do you love stuffing? I LOVE IT

Anything special in this month? My precious little Goober turned one on the 2nd...How time as flown!!

DECEMBER

Do you celebrate Christmas? Yep...my favorite

Have you ever been kissed under the mistletoe? Nope...*sad I know---you can feel bad for me, go ahead*

Get anything special last year? Got my little Declan home out of the Hospital for Christmas!!!

What do you want this year? A digital Camera, and a Video Camera to capture good family moments...

What do you love most about December? The Decorations and the Spirit and Reflecting on our Saviors Birth...

I TAG WHO EVER WANTS TO DO THIS!!!

"On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me..."

1 Embarrassing Moment: Umm...I do not really get into those situations (I think). OH...I guess one time I was in the bathroom, going to the bathroom. Long story short. Jon, Rachel's husband, thought there was no one in there, just the light on. I was pulling up my pants and he walked in :] hahhaha...good thing my pants were GOING up or that would have been really embarassing.

2 best friends: I have many many that I consider friends, but my entire family I can always turn too...but I'll name Kris, Declan, my mom, my dad, Dez, Chase, Kylee...

3 things I buy regularly: Hair stuff, Fabreeze to cover my stinky dogs, Candles

4 places I want to go: Ireland, England, Australia, Egypt

5 goals for the upcoming year: Loose at least 20 more pounds, get pregnant late spring/summer, go to the Temple more, pay off all of Declan Medical Bills *almost there!!*, get a tooth implant so I don't have to wear my retainer anymore...

6 things most people don't know about me: I am Mrs. Clean...for the most part *OCD*, I have a missing tooth--that I need to get an implant *I look like a hillbilly if I take my retainer off*, I hate knifes, I get kind of nervous on icy roads--poor Kris has to drive pretty much all the time in the winter, Fall is my favorite Season--but Christmas is my favorite, I enjoy shooting a bow and maybe I'll get something with one someday *I almost did in Africa*

7 things I would never say: "I hate Christmas," "I hate your stinkin' guts Kris," "I do not belive in the Book of Mormon," "I do not have a Testimony," "I regret my life," "I LOVE Blueberries," "I never want to get pregnant again."

8 things I love about the Christmas season: The Lights, Trees, Snowmen, FOOD, Giving, Recieving, Music, reflecting on our Saviors Birth...such a warm cuddly feeling during this time of year...

9 things I say to my kid(s) *Declan*: "I love you so much," "You are so stinkin' cute. Where did you get it?," "No-No," "Such a good boy," "Yumm-Yumm," "Nap-time," "You are such a blessing," "Mr. Goober...," "Be nice to the dogs..."

10 things I do a lot: Work, Clean, Laundry, Dishes, Watch Movies, Eat, Grocery shop, Hang out with family, Get on the Internet, ROCK BAND

11 things I would rather not live without: My Husband, My son, My entire family, Book of Mormon, The Gospel, The Scriptures, Our Savior, Temples, Toilet, Shower, Vacuums, Transportation

12 people I tag: Dezaree Chesnut, Becky Robinson, Lindsay Hill, Megan Hulse, Carol Beck, Donetta Egdbert, Carly Wilson, Lindsey Yardley, Jane Howell, Marilyn Green, Briana Bingham, and Holly Foley...

Just thought I would put this picture up...Declan at Cabela's this past weekend...

Maybe he can have one someday :]

PiC TaG-a-RooN-ee

Here's what you do:

Go to your fourth folder and get the fourth picture...

Mine was this, the second time I got to hold Declan before Life Flight took him to SLC at the University Hospital. Precious moment... Look how tiny he was. It boggles my mind how big and healthy he is now :]

Then go to the sixth folder and get the sixth picture...

This one is our second Christmas after being married, 2007, and when Declan was finally HOME!!! Kris is letting Mirra, our English Bulldog, open one of his presents :]

Fun-Fun...
I now TAG:

Rachel S, Rebecca M, Kym M...

*my cousin Becky tagged me and also Dez my sister*

My BabY's 1!!!!

So...My baby is 1!!!!

What a lucky mom I am to have such a sweet baby boy in my life!!! We had quite a few family members over. It was really fun. Kris and I put in a new wood floor in the Kitchen and finished it the day of the party...November 1st. It looks really good :]

Then I decorated the kitchen table and living room with streamers and balloons. I highly recommend "Birthday in a Box"...they have a website that you get so much for a theme of whatever you want in a box--good price too. It's great. I think I'll do this every year... I did the Jungle Theme of coarse. Here are some pictures of the day:

The Awesome Cake!!! I LOVED IT...Thanks Mom...

Table Decor :]...notice the new floor :]
First grab at the cake...we ate and had a BBQ...played around. Talked...and then cake-time. He was quite tired because he didn't take a nap the whole day, but he enjoyed it for as tired as he was...
and ate quite a bit that day too :]

Smiles even when stuffing his face...

Declan got so many presents...well, toys. I do not think he needs anymore for quite awhile :] No Room :]


His sword that daddy got him...kept whacking people with it and then would laugh...such a turd--cute one though...

This is him actually on his Birthday, November 2nd, after church eating his lunch...gave me quite a perfect smile...

I love my baby boy...he is wonderful. I just couldn't help but stare at him all day and kept saying to myself, "One...Really?" It hit me pretty hard this last weekend of last year and all the trials. He is such an example to me and made me appreciate life and family more....While singing "Happy Birthday" to him...I could only sing the first "Happy Birthday to you..." and then I started tearing up and stopped or I was going to bawl. I don't know if anyone noticed. I tried to hide it and put my head down. I am a boob, but I can't help but cry when something this precious has touch my life in so many ways...

MOMMY AND DADDY LOVE YOU MR. GOOBER!!!!

HaPpy HallOwEEn

We had such a blast this year...after taking Declan to his grandparents, Mullins's, and the next door neighbors house. We went inside for a bit and we kind of got bored and Kris kept on saying that he wanted to scare some kids. Well, WE DID!! Kris, me, Becky, Rachel, Jon, Kalab and Kym all dressed up and went around on the streets hiding in bushes and scarying kids. Gotta say...it was pretty fun and made it feel like we were in High School.

We started scarying kids at Kris's parents house, but then we saw up the street how many kids were up there so we went up that way. We then ended up going to Mike Locke's house and hiding at his house. Kris scared this girl really good. She was dressed as a Fairy...frolicking and skipping and Kris came up behind her after getting candy at the door and she freaked and ran...and screamed while running, "You scared me really bad..."

We then started to hang out by the side walk by the bushes. Kris was at one corner, Kalab in the middle and Jon in a truck that was parked on the curb by the side walk that everyone was walking by.While us girls were just laying down on the grass hiding. Well, a mom and a bunch of Middle School kids came up and Jon popped out of the truck banging the side making more loud noises. It even scared the mom. It was so funny to watched...they started laughing afterwards, but man did they all scream and jump. We are probably going to make this a tradition as long as the weather cooperates. It was great!! Declan was such a cute little Giraffe. Thank you to all of those who commented and emailed me :] Giraffe got quite a bit of votes...and it seemed to fit him perfectly :] Here's some pictures of the night...

Declan the night before with his Halloween shirt that blinked at Home Depo...
Crawling on the floor...

Close-Up
He wore this the entire day...did not seemed to be bugged by it...

Us bringing Declan to his first house for Trick-or-Treating...
Declan and his cute little tail and pose :]
Gangsta Kris...
Kris as the Scream guy when we went out scarying kids...

Me...as a really freaky old lady...could not breathe in that mask...

Kym...Freaky old, ugly something mask

Kalab...yucky Vampire

Becky...purple-eyed Alien

Rachel--Badly scared ugly face...80's hair-do...chick

It was fun... :]

Hubby TAGG...

1) Where did you meet? We first officially met at his parents house. His sisters invited me over for a "young adults activity"--when it was really "get Kris and Kenzee to meet activity"--it was fun, but then did not see each other for a whole year after...and then it is all a Fairy Tale from then on :]

2) How long till you got married? We said we were together on November 14th, 2005...and then were engaged on November 20th, 2005--six days I know :] GREAT--hahhaha...then did not get married until May 19th, 2006---so we waited Six Months to get married when we were engaged...

3) How long have you been married? Two and a half years...

4) Your favorite feature of his? His laugh and smile

5) Your favorite quality of his? He is very knowledgeable...and always wants to know more...Also---very dependable. He is always helping someone with whatever they need.

6) Does he have a nickname for you? Hon, or Zee

7) His favorite food? EVERYTHING!!! Eats like a horse, but does not gain weight :]--lucky duck...but he really likes SEA FOOD and PASTA

8) What is his favorite sport to watch? Football, Basketball, and Rugby

9) When was your first kiss? In Rachel's car...ahahha---good times, good times...I went to give him a kiss on the cheek, but Rachel and Rebecca were there and Kris got scared and moved...then when we got home from Rock Springs. Rachel and Rebecca got out and locked the car and then...yeah Kris went in...you know ;] *blush*

10) Whats your favorite thing to do as a couple? Watch Movies...do something out-door-zee...sports...

11) Do you have kids? one little Mr. Goober...and I'm sure we'll start for another in about a year...

12) Does he have a hidden talent? He learned to play the piano on his mission. He played for some Authorities of the Church when they were there in Australia...and he still has not shown me this talent :[

13) How old is he? Much older than I...ahhaha-Kiddin'...27

14) Who said I love you first? Kris...I was kind of shocked, but it made me the happiest I have ever been...

15) What do you admire most about him? His service to everyone...he is very handy with fixing things/building things. His knowledge of the Gospel is amazing. He is such a good dad. Declan just loves him and can not wait til' he gets home from work.

16) What is his favorite type of music? Punk--ish stuff

17) Do you think he will read this? Maybe if I show him/force him ;]

18) I tag: Dez C...Carly W...Erica B....Holly F...Sarah H...

BLESSED

...This weekend is coming up very quick. Declan is turning one on Sunday, November 2nd. I do not know whether to be happy or cry...

I remember last year...quite clearly and it kind of scares me and makes me want to tear up and roll into a ball. I can not help but blame myself sometimes and wonder what I shoud have done different.

Dez, my sister, called me on November 1st--last year- to see how my doctor appointment was. She told me that one of Geoff's really good friends that he grew up with had a baby in July, four weeks early from due date...and then Died on October 28th 2007- a year ago today...only lived to be three months sadly.

Declan was five weeks early so you could only realize what was going through my head. I know Dez did not tell me that story to scare me- but I think that knowing that their little one was born four weeks early and mine five...that I am very lucky because it could have easily gone the other way. It was all so-I don't know how to describe it. Awakening I guess I would say. Life is precious and a miracle. I can not even grasp all the emotions that were going on last year. I was in shock when my water broke and I was not quite sure if that was the real thing. I know I probably scared Kris half to death when I called and said, "My water broke and we're on our way to Rock Springs Hospital."

But at the same time...I never really had a bad feeling, that I was going to loose my little one. Though I thought it, but in my heart I knew that everything was going to be okay, and Heavenly Father was truly answering prayers and watching over us. Heavenly Father gave me strength to even get up and to not think about myself, but about a life that was given to me that has given me such joy.

It was not to joyful of a experience at first though. When I had Declan there was just one more baby born that day in the Rock Springs hospital and it died. Then, when we took life flight the very next day, the 3rd. We stayed the night in a "Parents Room" at the University Hospital. Right when we got there and talked to the Doctors about Decaln, next door to us was a young mother, and many family members sobbing because they just watched their baby die. I was overwhelmed and was sorry for them. The little cousins to the baby that died were right in front of Kris and I asking their grandpa, "Why did the baby have to die?" Talk about heart-wrenching.

All the things that little Declan had to go through is unbearable to look back on.

I remember how hard it was to change his clothes, diaper, to even hold him because of all the tubes and wires. It was horrible. When Declan got the tube pulled out that was helping him breath--he was trying to cry and couldn't because the tube had been down his throat for so long and made his throat sore, that he could not make a sound. It hurt so bad to look at his face in pain and mouth move and could see him crying, but with no sound. I could not help but put my face down because there was nothing I could do for him.

I recently made a DVD slide show of Declan first year and I am showing it for his birthday party. I asked all my family members to send me all the pictures that they had of Declan; which I had plenty of now, but I really wanted early ones. I got a picture from Becky's-my sister in law- phone. It was a picture of my dad and Kris's dad in the room in the Hospital looking down at Declan. It touched my heart and...I'm tearing up just thinking about it. I just can not tell/write how grateful I am for the priesthood and the blessings of a unbelievable family. I know with all my heart that Declan is here because of the blessing that we have of the Priesthood and the Authority that our wonderful Husbands and Fathers hold and are given by our Lord.

Kris gave me a blessing right before I gave birth to Declan. Then as soon as Declan was born, Kris gave Declan one. Though I did not get to witness Kris giving Declan a blessing, I know that the spirit was their. What an amazing husband I have. I am truly thankful and grateful beyond words. I am especially thankful for my Heavenly Father for blessing me to be a mom, and that Declan is strong and healthy now...

What a wonderful year it has been. I was challenged and tested in many ways. I have a healthy son. I have a strong loving worthy husband. I have a roof above my head. A job that I can have Delcan at. Transport. Food. Family. Gospel...and it's all because of my Father in Heaven. How blessed I am...

Footprints in the Sand:

One night I dreamed of walking along the shores of different lands.I could tell that You were with me by the footprints in the sand.As I gazed upon the heavens, I saw pages of my life.It was then I realized that You remained there by my side.When the clouds began to gather and the rains came falling down,I looked to only find one set of footprints on the ground.I said, "Lord, why did You leave me in the troubled times of life?I believed that You would always walk beside me day and night." (Then I heard:)"My precious child, I'd never leave you.I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.It's then I carried you in My arms,When you see one set of footprints in the sand"Dear Lord, will You be with me as I travel through the years?Will You be there in the struggles? Will You wipe away the tears?As my eyes turn toward the ocean and the shores of distant lands,I'm still thinking of the single set of footprints in the sand. (I heard Him say:)"My precious child, I'd never leave you.I have carved you on the hollow of My hand.It's then I carried you in My arms,When you see one set of footprints in the sand."Will I hear the angels singing, as my life comes to an end.Oh Lord, I long to see You. Will You be there once again?My eyes turn toward the heavens, along the path of foreign lands,Once more, I'm thinking of the set of footprints in the sand. (Jesus said:)"My precious child, I'd never leave you.See your name carved on the hollow of My hand.I'm here to carry you to your home.You will see one set of footprints in the sand.

I know, for one, that I was carried...

especially through this...

I'VE BEEN TAGGED BY THREE PEOPLE...

First Tag by: Erica Broadbent....and then, the third by Becky Robinson, tagged me with the same thing...

The Rules:

Link the Person who Tagged you.

Mention rules on your blog.

Tell about 6 quirks of yours.

Tag 6 fellow bloggers to do the same.

Number 1:

I dislike drunk people...Working here at the Motel, and having a bar right next door says it all. People who are drunk do not quite know what they are doing, or are very smart for that matter. Sure they are funny sometimes, but most of the time they are-to be blunt- STUPID. They always come over to the Motel and ring the buzzer in the middle of the night and keep ringing the buzzer so it scares the dogs and they bark and Declan wakes up and I get very irritated. So, I come out to see who it is. They are drunk. I am not the friendliest at this point for them not reading the big sign that says, "RING BUZZER ONCE PLEASE" and tell them to go away, I have no rooms. Which sometimes I do, but why give away a room to a drunk couple when they are probably going to ruin the room???

Number 2:

I hate-hate talking on the phone. I'd much rather write someone an email or text--or talk face to face. The silent moments are just--very awkward. I do not talk that much anyways. Short conversations are fine, but...just not a big caller. I don't mind people calling me, but I hardily ever call someone to just see what's going on. :]

Number 3:

I do not like seeing people bite ice cream, pop cycles, knifes/utincils, scrapping something with your fingernails and making an awful noise...It makes my teeth/mouth hurt. OUCH!! Thinking about it I cringe.

Number 4:

I have OCD--in many ways...Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. When people come to my house I have a rug in the middle in front of my couches. Well, if they move the rug, make it bubble, bend it over...I will ask them to pick up their feet so I can move it and straighten it. I usually do this with family. But if someone just comes over really quick I try not to say anything, bite my tongue and think about fixing it the whole time until they leave...I also do not like crumbs on the floor. It bugs me. I vacuum all the time, everyday. I dust everyday. I bet I go over with a quick vacuum almost 5-10 times a day. I have routines in the morning that I have to do every morning with cleaning before Declan gets up. Then I have a routine at night with cleaning after Declan goes to sleep. I am not full blown, but I do like certain things done, and certain things straight and tidy for me not to be up-tight. If some things are not done, I can not rest I would just think about it until the mess is fixed or whatever needs clean is done...

Number 5:

In contrast to my OCD...I hate-hate folding clothes and putting them away. Sure I'll wash the clothes and fold them and put them in a basket...but it takes me forever to finally put away in drawers or hang up (???--weird). Also, I hate having dishes in the sink so I will hurry and spray them off and put them in the washer (in a row-by colors-certain order) and wait til' it fills up to clean them, but again-it takes me forever to finally put away... ???

Number 6:

I like to groom people. My husband, family. It's kind of weird. If you need me to tweeze your eye brows, I will. If you need me to get a zit or black head on your back/face, I will. If you need a sliver pulled out, I will. If you need me to clean an infected area with puss, I will. I'm a groomer...can't help it. *my husband's not a fan of the zit part* (sorry if I got to graphic--just being honest) :]

Second Tag by: Donetta Egbert

8 TV Shows I love to WATCH:

1-HOUSE

2-BONES

3-SIMPSONS

4-BIGGEST LOOSER

5-AMERICAN IDOL
6-TIL' DEATH

7-MONK

8-NANNY

8 Things that happened YESTERDAY:

1-KRIS AND HIS TWIN KALAB'S 27TH BIRTHDAY!!! *started this blog almost a week ago--MY BAD*

2-WENT TO COYOTE CREEK...delicious crab legs and steak, thanks mom and dad for paying.

3-Waited for UPS to show up and drop off Kris last present, a creeper...(you lay on it to go under cars and work on cars)

4-Decorated the office in HALLOWEEN!!!

5-Fed Declan, fed Declan, fed Declan, fed Declan...OH! I fed Declan...changed his diaper here and there and played here and there...put him to sleep here and there...

6-Shampooed some spot on the carpet, no thanks to my two English bulldogs Mirra and Moose.

7-Got the ice machine upstairs in the Motel fixed!!!

8-Worked out in the morning to my DVD of Julian Michaels from Biggest Looser. She kicks your butt!!

8 Favorite places to EAT:

1-Bonsai

2-Olive Garden

3-Famous Dave's

4-Coyote Creek

5-Don Pedros

6-Cracker Barrel

7-Subway

8-Pizza Hut

8 Things I am looking FORWARD TO:

1-Declan's first Halloween dressed up (between Dronkey and Giraffe...thank you all who made a comment on here or email)

2-Declan's first BIRTHDAY on November 2nd.

3-THANKSGIVING...word speaks for itself

4-Taking Declan to get pictures after he turns ONE

5-Going to bed every night :]

6-Seeing Kris whenever he gets home everyday

7-TWILIGHT MOVIE!!!! LOVE THE BOOKS!!!

8-Harry Potter MOVIE!!!

8 Things on my WISH LIST:

1-LOOSE at least 30 more POUNDS...Already lost 30...

2-Be more confident

3-Get started on Declan's book (scrap booking)

4-A nice Camera, and video Camera

5-That my mom and dad will stay strong and that this trial will pass and people will move on and quit being so heartless and judgmental...and assume without the KNOWING.

6-Living in a house someday with a yard for kid(s), family, and my stinky dogs

7-Always be around FAMILY

8-For Dez to get pregnant or adopt and Chase to be happily married someday.

---Well, I think I've blabbed enough...Anyone who needs to update your blog...do one of these if you haven't...I hope you didn't get too bored :]

WhAt sHoulD deClaN bE???

So...this is probably the hardest choice I have had to make in quite a while. There are so many to pick from and as you can see, VERY HARD!!! Halloween is one of my favorites and now it is going to be even funner because I have my own kiddo to start dressing up and take trick-or-treating... Here are the top ones that I enjoy quite a bit(that make me giggle out loudly)...Let me know what you think.

It will help me with what to do!!

Mr. Elephant

Mr. Giraffe

Mr. Dronkey

(from Shrek, one of Donkey and Dragons babies)

Mr. Kung Fu Panda

Mr. Yoda

Mr. T-I-GG-ER

Mr. Shrek

Mr. Lil' Stinker

Mr. Lil' Lion

I have my favorites, but it's nice to have some input and see what others like too :]

(I hope you enjoy the pictures... because I sure do!!)

Mullins Look-alike Meter

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Pedigree