I am DOMESTIC!!

Why is this pillowcase so special? Well, I made it!! On my new sewing machine! I am so excited! Now it is no where near prefect...but its usable :) I have another yard, so I'll make a matching one. Then I have some more play fabric, Im hoping to get at least 2 sets done by tomorrow. Then maybe I can actually make "something". My sewing machine is AWESOME!! It has so many stitches...its way fun to play with!! Well I just had to share :)

Relaxing in the snow

After a long walk and then playing ball for 45 minutes Ben was tired this afternoon! So he decided that laying in snow and eating it was better than laying in the warm house & drinking water. It was cute, so I had to take some pictures.

He made a little burrow to lay in

That's my fat boy

Do not mess with his snow!

Super Bowl XLIII

We got together with Gary's mom, sister, step-dad, and the kids. There wasnt a lot of football watching going on, everyone was to busy talking and playing around. We did get to see the end though, and we were all disapointed the Cardinals lost.

Sarah (Gary's Mom), Gary, & Alicia (Gary's sister)
Kadden figured out that he can see himself on the camera, so this picture was one of at least 50 of him.
Winnie (Welcome to the family!), Moms new baby.

Abbi was more interested in frosting than anything else!

All the cake was gone so she found Winnie!
Mom's birthday cake and Kadden helping blow out the candles!
(Im not in any of the pictures, am I?!)

Our weekend trip 1/24/08

On the 23rd we headed out to Prescott, AZ so we could pick up some left over materials from when Gary was working down there. Friday night the weather wasn't to bad, until we hit Beaver, UT. From there the road was really foggy, so we decided to stay the night in Kanab, UT. I LOVE that place!! I wish we could move there, it's so beautiful and small. We made it to Prescott the next day and Gary loaded up and we planned on driving back home, well again, as we were driving it got insanely foggy and we had to stay the night in Kanab (darn! lol). The next morning we headed home and it was the most beautiful drive! Here are some pics.

This is where Gary was in the accident before Christmas...he found his license plate!
A Tom turkey and 5 hens on a golf course in Kenab

The Lake Powell Dam The river that feeds into lake Powell, the canyons were beautiful!

almost 20 lbs!!

So really quick...just weighed myself...Im at -19.2 lbs!! almost 20!! Of course that is since Sept. But its 20 less than before...woo hoo!

New Year

Christmas came and went, we spent it in New Mexico with my family. I had a good time, sometimes trips dont go as planned though, I ended up disapointed, but thats ok. I'll make it up when I go back in March to have a Scentsy Party!!

I did get to spend my birthday with my family though and that was awesome!! We had lunch at EL TACO TOTE. I love the name! And the food is amaaaazing!

Gary & my cousin Criste

Me and CristeUs and Criste's baby Aylin

We also spent a few days in Prescott, AZ. It was really pretty. The best part of the trip was just being able to relax. We also stayed in Kanab, UT as a half way point between AZ and home. That drive was beautiful. I can't beileve I forgot my camera!!!

When we got home, we found our lovey baby waiting for us. He had been at the kennel the whole time we were gone and so happy to see us!! Here is a picture of him, that night sleeping with his new bunny.

We also tackled the project of redoing the back bedroom. The biggest chore was taking it from a storage room to a bedroom. We took the border down (this room was the previous owners nursery). We also fixed some holes in the wall and repainted...popcorn ball!! I have become very fond of that color. We also did the kitchen & dining room in that color. We will be painting our bedroom that color as well (I bought to much paint).

It's still a work in progres, but I like it so far :)

Construction is on hold, after being home a week I got strep and a bad ear infection. Those days Gary was working overtime while I was sleeping. Well luck would have it, Gary is now sick! The poor guy has a viral infection that has settled in his vocal cords and sinus'. He's miserable because there isn't anything he can take for it, except cough syrup. Soon enough we'll be up and running around again.

Fun & Family

Thanksgiving came and went! And here we are...Almost Christmas time. I wasnt able to get any pictures at Thanksgiving but it was a great time! Last night we went to Garys company Christmas party. It was kinda boring at first, but then they had us play this game called "snowballs" it was a lot of fun! I won court side Jazz tickets. Gary won luggage...lol its really nice luggage but still its luggage. After the party we went to Garys Dads house and we were able to meet Thomas' (Garys Bro) girlfriend. Her name is Amanda, she seems really nice...plus its nice to have another mexicana in the family :)

Me and Gary after the party...Im kinda tired.

My outfit for the party...this was after so all my jewelry was off and my hair was a mess!

Another one of us at Gary's dads house

Thomas (big bro) Grant (Dad) Gary (my hubby:)

Gary & Thomas

Thomas & Amanda