
Well, I am sure there is no question as to if we had a good Christmas or not but Thanks for Sharing these moments with us!! I hope all your Christmas's were just as memorable :)
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
What does Christmas Bring???
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Monday, December 22, 2008
You Can Laugh & Poke Fun At Me But........

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Sunday, December 14, 2008
Happy Birthday Mike!!!
I think he had a Great Birthday this year!! Last year I threw him a birthday party but we ended up having a Huge snowstorm & most of our guest got snowed into their house, so let's just say it turned out to be a tiny winy birthday party :( So, to make up for last year's events I made sure it would be a big celebration & it was! We had alot of our friends come over & we had a great time!! I thought it would be fun to play a little game to see how well people could guess Mike's age so I made this board with all these pics of him growing up & boy was it hard!! And of course we had "Better than Sex" cake & ate lots of yummy refreshments. And Mylo even made a new friend :)
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Tuesday, December 2, 2008
I Swear I have OCD!!
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
A Little Behind...But Happy Thanksgiving

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Sunday, November 23, 2008
Girl's Day!! And TWILIGHT


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Sunday, November 16, 2008
Costa Rica Fun!!!
On Monday we went on an ATV (fourwheeler) tour & it was soo fun. We saw some amazing views, petted a baby monkey, visited a sea turtle farm, drove on the beach, saw an amazing waterfall, watched our tour guide climb up a tree like a monkey & get us coconuts & had Loads of fun!!! Each couple had a fourwheeler & we were able to drive up the mountain side to catch beautiful glimpses of the valley (too bad the top was way foggy) but still a wonderful ride J Below are some pics of the fun!
lines we got to go on. So we pretty much zipped from one huge tree to the next until we reached the bottom. We saw lots of monkeys jumping from tree to tree and gazing at us from the high branches. I hoped one would sneak up on us but nope they kept there distance but you could still see so many of them. If you look in the pic on the right you can catch a glimpse of one of them. Man do I soo want a Monkey!!! Nate, Becca’s husband, is quite adventuresome & did not hesitate to go upside down on the canopy lines but I didn’t gather enough nerve myself until the very last ride, which wasn’t too high in the air, but was still a little intense for me.
Another cool part about that day was that on the tour we got to ride a Hummer to the river & on the way the tour guides would stop and grab different plants, leaves, & such and show us these cool things. Like in that small time I smelled Vanilla, Cinnamon, Chamomile, Lemon Grass, and some other stuff I can’t remember at the moment. Plus we saw some cool birds & the tour guide grabbed this Cool looking spider for us to look at. Spiders definitely freak me out but this one was SOO cool!!! And the spider web was soo strong. They use the web for fishing because the line is that strong!! Anyways, it was soo neat to see all these things that I take for granted of each day in its natural habitat & see where it all comes from!
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Friday, November 7, 2008
Great Advice!
I got some Great Comments on my Maple Syrup Cleanse post below! Thanks for all your great input!! I guess you'll have to wait and see what I decide to do after I get back from my trip!! And I just may be contacting a few of you to get more Info!!
And so you know...YES I do want to lose some weight, but I was going to use the cleanse more as a Detox & to get me started on the right track, Soo..if any of you know some other great cleanses & maybe a great diet or two you would like to tell me about please respond as well :)
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Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The Cleanse...
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Sunday, November 2, 2008
Trick Or Treat...

This year was the FIRST year I got Mike to dress up (and mostly because of the Willit's Halloween Party...Thank you) but being the Halloween Scrouge that he is he dressed up as Dr. House from the TV show House. For one it doesn't
even look like he dressed up & secondly because he loves his dry sense of humor. 
LOVE going to Haunted Houses & how scared I get!! I think I already mentioned this in an earlier post but it was soo fun! We went to the Hee Haw Haunted Forest, then we went & rode the Haunted Heber Creeper w/ our old neighbors & their friends (see pic) & then we went to the Haunted Grove w/ the Waldron's (sorry no pic) & they were all soo fun!!! But I really think the workers can tell who is the scaredest (sp???) of everyone. I tried acting all cool many times but still they knew to go after me!!Posted by Mike & Traci at 5:02 PM 12 comments
Monday, October 27, 2008
Never a Dull Moment
Yesterday I was using the bathroom in our bedroom when I realized I needed TP aka Toilet Paper, so I hollered to Mike to get me some Toilet Paper. Well a few minutes later I heard Mike yell, "Call for Mylo". So I did, and here came this little doggy running w/ something bouncing on the ground behind him. He had a really scared look on his face & kept looking back to see what was going on then I saw what was causing all the confusion...A roll of Toilet Paper!! Mike had tied it up to his leash. It was soo funny!! So instead of using the Toilet Paper right away I opt'd to take a pic because it was too cute!!
This doesn't quite capture how funny it was but at least you'll get the idea :) Posted by Mike & Traci at 5:25 PM 14 comments
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Where Has the Time Gone???
But Mike & I tagged along in hopes to not make it as weird, because going out with a married couple on a blinde date Always makes things less awkward. But I have to say it was Alot of fun!! We went to dinner & then to Hee Haw Farms over here by our house. We went down the Hay slide, rode the hay ride to the haunted forest & I forgot how scared & jumpy I can be but I was quickly reminded of that as I was the only one screaming most of the time. Mike definately got a kick out of that! Then I was forced to watch the Grudge with them (which I hate...but in hopes that this would lead to snuggling for my hook-upee's I agee'd) It was fun & I think they had a really good time too so...here are some pics of the fun date :)
Then Saturday, Mike & I went to the REAL Soccer game. Mike loves soccer so I have grown to enjoy it as well...well atleast in person & not on TV. They just opened the new Real soccer stadium & so we had to check it out & let me tell ya it is pretty cool!! And Real Won!!! There isn't much of a story to share here but just some pics that I took (& we are definately better kissers than it would portray in that picture)

This past week I got to go to Pheonix for work & attend some events & finally meet many of the faces that I work w/ daily over the phone & through email. Well, the part
that got me excited is that I got to see my brother & his family. They live in Mesa & I had yet to ever be to their place. It was fun seeing his kids & getting some one on one time with them :) Their little girl Oakley is probably one of the funniest kids I know & definately knows how to light up a room w/ her huge smile & those Big eyes!! Well, I also got to see some cousins that I probably hadn't seen in 4 yrs & take small trips down memory lane of our good ol' family reunions (that is my cousin, Heidi, w/ me in the pic on the bottom right)It was fun & I'm glad they let me come impose on their evening (even if I did have to cram my not so small hips in between two carseats...;) ). And the weather was GORGEOUS so that was definately a delight!!
(sorry Becca, it would appear I didn't get any pictures w/ you :( )
And one Last thing because I thought it was soo funny! When I got home from AZ, Mylo came running to me wagging his tail and all with a BOW over his left ear! Yes, Mylo is a BOY and he had a Bow over his ear. Hmm...for a husband that hates it when I dress up mylo sure isn't above putting bows in his hair. Hmmm... Ok so the story is Mike had to take Mylo to the groomers while I was gone & when he went to pick him up he had a bow on his head & Mike thought it was pretty funny so he kept it on him for 2 days until I got home to show me. I will have to say it was pretty cute, but we got it off right after I got home but now I'm sad that I don't have a pic :( Next Time!! Thanks honey for taking care of our kid while i was away :)
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Sunday, October 12, 2008
Fun w/ the Fam & Friends
Well, my parents were in town because Tyson, my little bro, had a golf tournament in Heber this week so they decided to make it a longer stay & go to the BYU game w/ us on Saturday and so my little sis and her family decided to come up as well for the weekend. We had soo much fun. Friday night we went to Park City to see my mom & dad first because that is where they were staying for the golf tournament & we got some Grubb then went hot tubbing at their hotel. It was really cute because we decided to just walk across the street & since the weather decided to drop like 20 odd degrees & my sister lives in St. George & apparently they don't believe in coats in St. George, her precious little girl didn't have a coat!! (only teasing ya Amber) So to keep her warm we bundled her up in Mike's jacket (see pics below)! It was soo funny because this little girl does not hold still for anyone, but the second we zipped her up she held perfectly still until we got her out :) Well here are some fun pics of this cute little bundle of joy!! We sure do love this girl & since we have no children yet we pretty much claim her as our own when she's in town!! And Mylo thinks she's pretty great too (seriously...they have so much fun together). And Paige even said my name!! She waited until just before they were to leave but she did it & now I really know I am her FAVORITE Aunt :)

On Saturday we went to the BYU game!! The weather had us all expecting the worst so we bundled up tight, brought lots of blankets and headed to what could have been our last days...well needless to stay it was chilly but not as we had expected! We quite enjoyed ourselves & were grateful there was no snow/rain/wind to distract us from the game. But who would have known that all the pics I took, took up more of my time than me actually watching the game...Oopsy ;) It was fun though and of course BYU WON!! 21-3! Also my cute friend Brittany even joined us!! I'm so glad you could come Britt!!

You know we never had a dull moment this weekend! Even when we weren't at the game or hot tubbing we always had family and friends around and I just LOVED it!! Amber's friend Megan came over to hang out that afternoon along w/ my friend's Becca & Nate (we had some finalizing to do for our Big trip to Costa Rica!!) Then after the game Mike's parents dropped by (they were in town for a reception) and of course Brittany hung out & my old friend Brett Devine from High School dropped by as well!! We ate, we laughed, we cried (well not really), we remeninced, and of course we PLAYED!! Our friend's Tam & Dane were nice enough to let us borrow their Rock Band....speaking of which I think I told Tam we would take back to night...anyways, it was Alot of Fun!! Thanks Guys!!!

Well, since I always tease Amber for giving a play by play when things happen I better end this now before she has something to get me back with :) But hopefully you can see what a fun time we had!! Thanks to all for visiting!!! You are welcomed back again & again & again & again :)
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Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Animal Cruelty...I think not :)
Ok so it is no secret that I like to dress up Mylo (wait til you see his Halloween costume) & Sunday was a pretty cold day so I felt he needed to wear his jacket while we went on our walk. Before actually leaving for the walk I thought he should wear his Hoodie and let me tell you he is Soo cute w/ his hoody on but I do not think he was a fan! Well, I had to take some pics of the fun & share what a cute little doggy I have :) And what a good sport he is!
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Sunday, October 5, 2008
Happy Birthday Mom!
This Tuesday is Mike's Mom's Birthday!! So first off I would like to give a Shout Out to her for her Special Day! They came down this weekend to watch conference w/ us & of course go out to celebrate! We FINALLY made it to the infamous Cheesecake Factory where we only waited for an hour & a half to get our much anticipated table (last time we tried to go it was a 4 hr wait...needless to say we chose to listen to our tummies and go elsewhere)! The food was very yummy & filling! And Connie even got sung to! And even though we had to pay for the peice of Cheesecake they decorated it all cute for her!!!
It was also conference this weekend & I really feel like our Heavenly Father really does have a sense of humor! Think about it...Saturday's seem to be filled w/ activities, chores, errands, & so on SO to help keep us inside on Saturday and watch conference...He blessed us with LOTS of rain!
But, I did get some great insight and I know that changes will need to be made in my own life. I will admit I had a hard time watching conference when I was younger but now I really do enjoy conference now as I am getting older and having to take on responsibility for my own life & actions, I really look forward to hearing what will be said and what spiritual insight I can grab from it to help me in my own track to Eternal HAPPYness :)
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Sunday, September 28, 2008
Picture Tag!
I was tagged by Nicole. Here are the rules...go to your pictures and go to the fourth file and then the fourth photo in that file and you have to post the picture....Here it is...
Josh (Bro n'law), Mike (my cute Hubby), & Tyson (little bro)
This was taken last year at my Sister, Jennie's, Barbeque. As you can see they all think they are pretty Hott Stuff!!!I tag Kim Waldron, Jenn Squires, Nancy Taylor, Lana Cox, Brittany Lowe & Candice
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Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Fall Is Near...
Mike has had to go out of town alot for work lately so I've been stuck finding ways to keep me busy so I don't get too lonely & bored with out him. Well, last week my friend Becca & I decided that we were going to make our own Harvest wreaths this year. I made my Christmas wreath last year w/ some coworkers and I absolutely LOVE'd it and it didn't cost nearly as much as it does to find a good wreath at the store. So anyways, with Mike being gone this week I felt it was a good time to make them.
We found a great idea on the internet for doing square wreaths. Whenever I see square wreaths I totally love them & this website said that you could make them by using picture frames & wahlaa a great idea was born & that is what we did. We found some fun garland at Michael's crafts (which was 50% off) and went to work. All we did was paint the frames a goldish brown, then we hot glued on the leaves & I LOVE how they turned out!! It was soo much fun & it was a ton cheaper then buying a wreath like what we had made :) Anyways I wanted to share it with you because it was such a fun & easy way to get a fun/different wreath for the holidays. Mine is the reddish one on the right & Becca's is on the left!
Let me know what you think & if you have any other fun harvesty craft ideas please share!!!
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Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A Little About Me :)
So Mike is watching a stupid movie and I really am not in the mood for watching a movie tonight so I decided to do this tag that my sister & sister n' law tagged me on like 3 months ago...oopsy! Better late then never I guess :)
The last Four jobs I have had:
1. Currently, I am an Inside Sales Rep at Marketstar: No I don't sell anything but I do assist companies that sell HP product (yes like the computer) & help them make loads of money :) It has actually been a good change for me! I love the people I work with and the environment!!
2. Marketing Assistant for Richmond American Homes: This job was great for me!! I got to be creative, plan events, tour our communities & help keep my boss organized! I loved my boss & overall I really enjoyed my job until the Market turned upside down and I was layed off :( hence...the job w/ Marketstar now :)
3. Warranty Specialist & Sales Manager Assistant for Salisbury Homes: Yes another job w/ a homebuilder but it helped me learn alot about building homes. But I would NEVER suggest managing the warranty department for a homebuilder, unless you like getting yelled at on like a daily basis :( No Fun There!
4. Receptionist for Integrity Direct Marketing in St. George: This was a pretty short lived job but the people were really nice & our boss took us to California Adventure Land & to an Anaheim's baseball game once. That was pretty fun!
Four movies I have watched more than once:
I wouldn't consider myself a movie buff but, I do really like:
1. What happens in Vegas! Soo funny!!! If you haven't seen it yet, you must!
2. How to lose a Guy in 10 Days! Again, I think this movie is soo fun & cute!
3. The Notebook! The first time I saw this was w/ Mike & this was before the "I Love You's" were said, so I was certain after watching this movie that he would say "I Love You", since it soo made you want to be in love (which I was)...well, he didn't :( But he did say them soon after :)
4. She's the Man! Mike and I watched this like 5 times after we rented it! We think Amanda Bynes is Soo Funny!!!
Geez, if you can't tell I sure do LOVE my Chick Flicks!!
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Sunday, September 14, 2008
Am I a Golfer???
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