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8 Things I am passionate about:
1- Chad
2- Gavin and Milo
3- BYU
4- Traditions with my family
5- Halloween
6- My Testimony
7- Music
8-Vintage Fashion

8 words/phrases I often say
1- I love you
2- I'm tired
3- Stop teasing
4- Baggo Magaw
5- What in heavens name are you doing?
6- I have cleaned up this house three times today
7- feed the dog and cat
8- Are you gonna get dressed today?

8 Things I want to do before I die-
1- Learn to play the drums
2- Ride a bull for real
3- Travel across country on a train
4- Travel to Europe on a boat
5- Take a roar trip on Route 66
6- Buy my dad a Lamborghini
7- Write a book
8- Live in Europe for a long time

8 Things I currently want or need
1- A Nap
2- A Cook
3- A Maid
4- The desire to work out
5- A Vaca with Chad
6- Tickets to Weezer
7- to update my fall wardrobe
8- to finish remodeling my kitchen

8 People I tag
1- IF
2-YOU
3- ARE
4- READING
5- THIS
6- YOU
7- ARE
8- TAGGED!

An Ode

I knew when I started posting birthdays somebody would fall through the cracks, I just didn't think it would be this terrific girl.

For pretty much my whole life anything fun, crazy or amazing that I ever experienced, Tiff was right there with me for it, When we were little we did everything together, we didn't play with friends we just played with each other. We have some fond memories of cruisin', 98degrees, and lots of shopping, she was even with my the first two times I met Chad. Tiff is the the most giving person I know, she is constantly looking for someone to help and serve. When I had my first miscarriage I received the biggest bouquet of flowers ever and the note said, "love your sisters" in her handwriting. I have a lot of sisters, which is great because I have one for every aspect of my life, they all fill my life with different things, but Tiffani especially holds a special place for me, probably because of everything we have done together, and as life goes on and is constantly changing the one thing that I know is she is always there. Happy Birthday last week, sorry I am late! I love you so much, you have given me the most perfect niece, wonderful hair, and a wonderful friend.

bagoo magaw-I love space-captain adam

Long story short we went to Disneyworld{best place ever!}

Long story long.... Keep reading

A member from Chad's mission and a dear angel hooked us up big time with two free days to DW, we wanted another day and we were feeling cheap so we decided to do a timeshare presentation to get the third day for free-by the way if you are planning to go to DW in the future this is a terrif way to get the hook up.

After 90-120 minutes we had our tickets.

Keep keep your hands and arms inside the ride at all times, coming up is a bunch of pics from DW.

The thing that made our trip extra magical was when we were given invitations to a special party after the park closed. We got to stay and ride the rides after everyone else left{along with some other people} and dance with the characters

Walt himself could not have planned a better trip, we did so many fun things and have some great stories, too many to post- but I will tell you what I learned from our trip:

1- putting toilet paper in your kids shoes will make them tall enough for all rides

2- you can hold up a fake plastic card as credentials so you don't have to pay for parking

3- you can pretend your sister is your wife to get extra free tickets

4- If you get mad at the ride attendants enough they will give you two rides in a row

5- Mickey is really a girl, and Minnie sometimes looses her eye balls

6- and lastly the frozen bananas look good but alas they are horrible

It was a freakin-fun-tastic trip, Yea for Chabbie Johanlaw!

Revenge of the Tag

4 random things I adore about my husband:
1. He cleans the house. I know some times this drives me nuts but sometimes it really is nice.

2. He is a great host when we have a party.

3. I completely adore his sarcastim even though some people don't appreciate it like I do.

4. The fact that he is really a little boy, I always tell people I have three kids.

4 movies I have watched more than once:
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4 TV shows I watch:

1. Project Runway

2. Mad Men

3. Mighty B!
4. So you Think you can Dance

4 places I have been:
1. Philidelphia
2. Hawaii
3. Niagra Falls

4. Henderson, Tennessee

4 people I email regularly:
1. chad
2. Elisse
3. clients
4. how sad is it that I don't e-mail anybody else regularly

4 places I would like to visit:
1. Europe
2. Europe
3. Europe
4. Europe

4 things I look forward to in the coming year:
1. dressing up for Halloween
2. watching my kids open presents on Halloween

3. Summer- I hate snow!
4. vacationing somewhere warm

4 people that I tag:
1. Tiffani

2. Nikki
3. Melissa
4. Emily

be true to your school

I am joining the throngs by blogging about my child's first day of school. What make a better impression on the first day of school than tie-dye? Nothing I think.

one year older

At officially 9:54 Saturday Night Milo turned 1.

Of course we had a party.

We started off by doing a little tie-dye

They turned out tremendous. We grilled up some sliders- mini burgers if you will.

And of all the presents Milo opened his favorite was this singing Simpsons card he got from my his Great-Grandma everytime he opened it he would laugh and stick his head in the card.

We come to the finale of watching Milo eat his first birthday cake. The party was fun and I can't believe my baby is one.

One small step for man

Milo has been taking two and three steps for a couple of weeks now, but on Sunday he offically walked. It is amazing how you try so hard to get your kids to walk and when you watch them do it your don't believe your eyes.

MIA

My relationship with blogging is an interesting one. Somedays I can't wait to post something and somedays I extremely dread even logging on. maybe I should pull the plug all together, or maybe I should hire someone to blog for me. Either way as it is right now I am too tired to blog about my amazing B-day. maybe tomorrow.

Ipod Add

Chris Merritt came out with a new album in June and I am ashamed that it took me until now to listen to it, seeing as I am his #1 fan. The important thing is that I did and it is AMAZING! You know when you love an album so much you listen to it over and over, and then when that artist comes out with a new album and it just isn't as good as the first? Well that is not the case with record dos, I dare say there are more tracks I like on this album than on hello, little captain. Okay I could go on and on the point is their music is terrif and you need to check it out. Click here to listen or click his name.

Robbie threw Annie a Surprise Party at Classic Skate. For those of you not associated with this establishment let me fill you in, it is where every 10-15 age kid goes and hangs out and roller skates! The party was way fun and of course we did it with flair.

Sorry the pics are dark or foggy, they love the lights and smoke machine at Classic

It was a blast whoever said Classic is lame never went there with us.

Ask for Steve

Awesome idea, ride Le Bus to Wendover so you can gamble all your change.

I don't really know how this little holiday got started, nevertheless it got started, originally we had all planned to ride Le Bus, we thought it would be memorable and hysterical. We ended up riding down in Le GMC Acadia, turns out just as memorable and hysterical. I have to say for the record this isn't one of those trips you put in your Christmas card or even mention in casual conversation, but it is definitely one I will be glad forever that we did.

We stopped at Metaphor: the Tree of Utah, licked the Salt Flats (haven't you always wondered) and were on our way.

We pulled up to the luxurious Motel 6 walked into our spacious 9x15 ft room, dumped our stuff and were off to the Buffet. Little hint if you are ever in Wendover go to the Rainbow Casino and ask for Steve in the Poker room, that's all I can say. After Steve and the buffet we hit the tables, well some hit the tables and some hit video blackjack. Approx. one hour later we lost all our money and had to find something else to do.

After a run in with Gods Pottery, we ended our night back at our hotel room of wonder. That pretty much sums things up, take it from me when your friend says "Hey, lets go to Wendover!" Tell them that all you get from Wendover is raped of all your money and stinky hair!

ode to annie

I didn't have a chance to do this on her Birthday so I wanted to do it now. Sorry it is a day late.

Once upon a time I met this girl, and she became as close to me as a sister. I heard it once said that God puts people in your path of life always for a reason. I truly know that Annie was placed in my life that way. She is super fun, easy to talk to and be honsest with. She is never caddy, is always a good friend, a great mom and yes folks she was even a Utah Jazz Dancer. I am super glad that we became friends and that even years down the road we will still be that way. Happy Birthday!

My Inner Oprah

I love these bowls from Ikea. They cost a dollar and I use them for everything, especially feeding the kids. I really am not a fan of kid dinnerware, for me its totally lame. That's why I love these smaller cute bowls. Everyone go and buy a dozen.

Also Walmart makes these great crackers. Next time you are there pick up a box of Sams Choice Salsa and Cream Cheese crackers. The first time I had these was at a holiday party I loved them so much I went around and asked everyone who brought them and where did they get them. Let me tell you I was amazed to learn that Wal-mart of all places was responsible for such a terrif snack. You won't believe me till you taste them but you can actually taste the cream cheese. So go get some and let me know what you think. I fully understand if you all hate them, maybe I am crazy.

God Bless America

We kicked off the Holiday a day early. We headed to Adventureland Park to get our fish on, only the fish were no where to be found.

You can tell Gav was super excited to not catch a fish

Can anyone say Huck Finn? Yes that is a stick he is trying to fish with.

Onto the Real Holiday

We started the day off by of course hitting the Parade

Seriously who doesn't love parades? I am right?

This is a bad picture but the highlight for me was seeing Immaculee Ilibagiza riding in the parade.

Following the Parade we did what every other red, white and blue blooded American does

BARBECUE

We like so many others went to a park.

Swings CHECK!

Monkey Bars CHECK!

Zip Line DOUBLE CHECK!!

We topped off the day with a hardy helping of fireworks. I prefer to sit on the steps of the Marriott Center to watch the Stadium of Fire Show.

By this time of day getting the kids to take a pic is ridiculous

I love to take pictures of fireworks

I know this picture is kinds dark but I didn't want to use the flash it ruins the effect. Milo loved the show. And apparently from the picture so did Chad.

This is my Grand Finale I LOVE this picture.