8 Things about Me!

8 Things About Me...
I just GOT TAGGED!
:*8 TV Shows I Like to Watch:
1. The Office
2. Judge Judy (I love her!)
3. Locked Up Abroad (On Nat. Geo.)
4. Law And Order SVU
5. Cold Case
6. Judge Joe Brown
7. Man Vs. Wild (although, I haven't seen it in a LONG TIME!)
8. Christina's Court
*Favorite Restaurants:
1. Texas Roadhouse
2. Olive Garden
3. California Pizza Kitchen
4. IceBerg
5. Charley's Steakery in the mall.
That's all I really like... anywhere else, we can't afford!
*Favorite Places to Shop:
1. Lately, Hancock Fabrics
2. REI
3. Plato's Closet
4. Target
5. Costco
6. Rodworks, preferably with Joni!
7. OshKosh Outlet
8. Hmmm.... I can't think of any others...
*Things that Happened Yesterday:
1. Went to church
2.Took a nap!
3. Talked on the phone to my mom.
4.Sewed
5. Talked to my Visiting Teachers
6. Made Soup for Supper
7. Ate Yummy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies that Justin made.
8. Watched episode of Judge Judy on DVR.
*Things I'm Looking Forward to:
1. JS's Christmas Program
2. Turtle's Company Party... Only time I see Angie B.
3. Giving Turtle his Christmas Present... I hate keeping secrets!!!
4. Watching the boys on Christmas Morning
5. Spending time with Extended Family.
6. Sewing Pajamas for the Hellians, Um, I meant the Boys
7. Being done with Christmas Shopping
8. Hanging out with Turtle tonight
* Things on my Wish List:
1. A Healthy Savings Account
2. My Pilot to be Paid off.
3. My family to stay healthy!
4. JS to overcome his learning difficulty
6.My Hair to be done.
7. An end to the Economic Turmoil
8. Every Child to enjoy a Christmas Miracle

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For Real...

Yep, it's real... Our house is on the market.

We have been asked what makes you want to move. You know that is a good question. Do I hate my house? Absolutely not! I actually love it! What about the neighbors? I love them too! The Area? I don't mind West Jordan.... The roads could be better, but for the most part it's a nice clean area... So why move?

Here's the answer... it is a great time to get an upgraded home, with a bigger yard... and maybe some of those extras we couldn't afford when we built this house...

It is so surreal that there is a for sale sign in my front yard. When they put it up, Turtle and I looked at each other, and said, "Well, I guess it's real now!" No more contemplation, we have it on the market.

It has been a crazy couple of weeks. Constant cleaning, painting, cleaning some more, straightening, cleaning, re-arranging... you get the picture! I still can't believe we are up for sale!

Here is the link on Utah Real Estate: http://www.utahrealestate.com/850863

So... wish us luck! We have had two showings this week... and a large number of realtors come through it for a property tour... Definitely feelin' the stress!

Finished Projects!!!!

Yippee! I am so excited to share my PROJECTS! I love to sew now and here are two things I have finished....

My first project: Cabbage Patch Doll Dress, Complete with Pinafore, and Pantaloons

My Second Project: The Apron.... Lots easier than it looks!

What we have been up to!

It's been a fun week and a half! Lots of work, cleaning, painting, straightening, decorating... you know, HOLIDAY STUFF! Lots of fun... We finished painting the kitchen last weekend, and I finished the Master Bath on Tuesday! It is so amazing what a little paint does for a room! Check it out...

JS Photography

Looking for that perfect photographer? One that truly captures the personality, and energy of your action figures? I am proud to introduce a new business in our home... You got it, JS Photography! JS comes from a family of talented photographers, his Grammas, Aunt JN, and Uncle TN. He is a child prodigy! Check out his newest portfolio!

Now for the investment. JS requires a glass of Chocolate Milk for his sitting fee. For payment and tips, a nice root beer will suffice, or if you really want to give him the ultimate compliment, a cupcake will do the trick. He works only between the hours his mommy leaves the camera unattended.
*His specialty is action figures, however, he is familiar with younger children. He has an assistant, JA, on site at all times. Between the two of them, you will have memories to last a lifetime!

Whew!

That's the best word to describe the weekend. It has been a busy but FUN few days! I always love having Turtle home, especially extended weekends! So COOL! Beginning Wednesday, we started painting the kitchen. Can I just say, it is a LOT harder than it looks! I am so impressed with the way it turned out! I guess working on it for 2 days isn't so bad! It looks like a whole new kitchen. I would post pics, but I think I left the camera at my MIL!
Thursday we painted up until it was time to go to the In-laws for YUMMY supper! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love it not only for all the family we get to visit with, but also because it is a holiday focusing on being grateful for what we have. I for one am so incredibly grateful for the many blessings I have been given. I have a fantastic husband, whom I have no clue how I would live without. My boys are the cutest little dudes ever. I have a nice home that keeps me warm. A wonderful family that loves me and my little family unconditionally. As if that weren't enough, I have even MORE BLESSINGS! But there are too many to list!
Friday it was off to my sweet niece AD birthday party! I can't believe the little squirt is FIVE! She is such a doll, and is the life of any party, Friday was no exception! Saturday, it was more painting. We finished the kitchen, and then I started on my Master Bath! It is going to look SO COOL when it is all done! I can't wait! Sunday we set up our Christmas tree! JS absolutely LOVES the ornaments! He had so much fun setting up the tree! I promise I will post pics soon!
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday week! We sure did!