TAG... FIRST'S

1. Who was your FIRST prom date? OMG... Josh Mascaro
2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love? Well, I thought I had been in love in the past BUT then I met Ben and realized I didn't know love til him! So YES, I do still talk to him!
3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? Zima
4. What was your FIRST job? Cleaning an Orthopedic Doctor Office.
5. What was your FIRST car?1983 Ford F150 with 33inch tires!! I LOVED IT!
6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today? Sheila
7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning? Stewart in Scheduling, I wondered where she was posting me today!
8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher? Mrs. Ross
9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane? Denver, CO. My Mom was working for Eastern Airlines and her and my Dad wanted to take us somewhere by plane for the weekend. It was so much fun! After that... we flew everywhere!
10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk? Cody Kemp, Yes we do! He is my BFF!
11. Where was your FIRST sleep over?Besides Grandma? Probably the Kemps
12. FIRST person you talked to today?My Kids, Ben and my Dad
13. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time?My Aunt Sheila
14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning? Made Coffee
15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to? Marie Osmond & Dan Seals, it was at the State Fair.
16. FIRST tattoo? Sun/Moon
17. FIRST piercing? Ears when I was 6!
18. FIRST foreign country you've been to? Mexico
19. FIRST movie you remember seeing? I'm sure it wasn't my first but I sure remember it. The Land Before Time
20. When was your FIRST detention? From School? NEVER. From work? Last month! *LOOOONG STORY*
21. What was the FIRST state you lived in? Utah
22. Who was your FIRST roommate? Christie (Philipoom) Young. It was hard but what good memories we made!
23. If you had a wish... what would be the FIRST thing you wished for? Peace and Money!!
24. What is the FIRST thing you would learn if you had the chance? Sign Language.
25. Who do you think will be the FIRST person to post this? Beats me!

Rub A Dub Dub...

...Jaden, Jack and Jensen making soap for the Tub!!!

Here are my boys multi-tasking, Jaden & Jack were getting their hair bleaced and ready for California AND making soap!

Here is the finished product!

My Valentines Present

Valentines was a little different this year! Since we were "kidless" on Friday...yes, the 13th... I decided that I would give Ben a day full of surprises! It started out with a treasure hunt that lasted from 6 AM - 10 PM. His day was full of candy and hints! After work we went to dinner at Teppanyaki with our favorites Lydia & Stephan, after we wnt to the Monster Trucks at the Energy Solutions Arena. We had a great time! On Valentines Day we got together with Ben's whole family and did family pictures! I can't wait til Saturday to see them, and share them.
I was a little sad that evening because my dear Ben didn't acknowledge Valentines Day. It's really not that big of a deal but I'm a girl with lots of hormones! Sunday came and he gave me my gift... I have been wanting a tattoo that means a lot to me. It has the name "Jean" in it because that is the middle name of 2 of the most important people in my life... My Mom, Marilyn and my Amazing Grandma Shirley. Grandma died 16 years ago but I still look up to her and she still inspires me every day! My Mom is also an amazing person that has stood by me thru thick and thin. This is some of the reasons this tattoo meant so much to me!
Back to Valentines... On Snday Benny told me he bought my tattoo!! I was so excited! Last night we went and got it, Ben was so sweet, we had a great time with eachother!

Thanks babe, I love it almost as much as I love you and our boys!!

SUPER bowl Sunday was SUPER fun!

On Sunday we went to the Club 90 with a bunch of friends and family to watch Super Bowl XLIII. It was so much fun!Usually when we all get together someone brings their camera, this night EVERYONE did! Cheers with Jager bombs.

Rylee, Kami, Aunt Shauna, Dani, Amanda

Amanda and Dak, Kami

Sheila and Nicole

Me and 1 of the FEW Steelers fans, apparently we both won the same shirt!

Me and Amanda

I think Ben is riding his chair?!

Aunt Shauna, Ceaser and Dani

This is for you Cardinal fans!

Me and Sheila (we had more fun playing with these stupid shots then we did drinking them!)

Me and Ricky

For the Cardinal fans!

Aunt Shauna "bouncing" up to claim her prize!

Sheila and Mandy

So fun...

Me and Ry

Cheers to ANOTHER Steelers touchdown!

Ben made this face when I told him that Mom was going to see these!

HELLO deer in the headlights!

Shaunie, Amanda, Dak

Rylee and Rick

Another...

AND.....Another....

Oh my hell, we are goofy. But we had so much fun!

My Dad and I

My favorites!

Me and Dad (it looks like I have a mullet!)

The girls!

All smiles!

Do you think we look alike?

She She and Nicole

I believe in...

Positive thinking and prayer!

My little brother found out some scary news last week. He has requested that reasons not be announced but he is having surgery on Monday at 2:00. I am asking all that know him and our family to PRAY for his health and THINK POSITIVE. I love you all so much!

I'm going to be what?

If you read this DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT talk to/mention/tease etc. my Son about it!!!!

So last week when Ben picked Jaden up from school he decided to show Ben his "girlfriend." Later that night when we were sitting around the table Ben said "did you know Jaden has a girlfriend?" Jaden got this cute smile on his face and ducked his head. Ben was teasing him and asked if he was in love, much to our ssurprise Jaden replied "yes, I'm in love." We asked him what her name was and he told Ashlyn but he didn't know her last name. Ben said "it's probably Kendrick." Jaden (all smiles again) says "It will be Kendrick when we get married." We laughed so hard. Then to Friday... I picked up Jaden from school and as we are leaving he says "oh crap Mom turn around, I forgot to give this to Ashlyn." I looked back and saw he was holding a heart necklace that he had from a $.25 machine. I told him if he really wanted to give it to her he could on Monday. He was kinda quiet and really serious when he broke the news... "Mom, I think she might be pregnant." I was dying inside, I didn't know what to say or do. So, I put on the Mom face and said, "really, what makes you think that, have you kissed her?" He said "no, I just think she might be." I told him he can't kiss girls til he is 16 and I'm pretty sure she is not pregnant!


He just got quiet, then he says "man, Mom I've had hemorrhoids all day." Ok at this point I can't handle anymore, I mean I just found out I might be a Grandma at 28 now my Son has hemorrhoids? I died laughing this time. "Jaden what are hemorrhoids?" You know Mom when your butt itches from going down the slide too much." What a crack up, these 2 conversations have made me laugh all weekend.

By the way, he thought Ashlyn might be pregnant because they are a COUPLE now!

100...

WoW... 100, I can't believe this is my 100th post!
I decided to share with you 100 things I love.

1. My life

2. Ben

3. Jaden

4. Jack

5. Jensen

6. My Mom

7. My Dad

8. My Brother

9. Kim, Lori, Sadey & Lexi

10. Ben's Family

11. A clean house

12. The smell of laundry

13. Clean sheets

14. Pictures

15. Pictures Frames

16. Maui, Hawaii

17. Babies

18. GOD

19. The smell of rain

20. Times Square, New York City

21. The Bachelor

22. Ellen

23. SVU

24. MSNBC Lock Up

25. Brothers and Sisters

26. Listening to my kids laugh & play

27. Rockin out like I'm in a band while I'm driving alone

28. Going to bed early

29. Making Grocery Lists

30. Starbucks: Cinnamon dolce frappuccino with an ADD shot

31. Making Dinner

32. Listening to Ben tell me how "yummy" it was

33. Surprising people

34. Finding new creative ways to remind my family I love them

35. Cafe Rio: Pork Salad

36. Extra Long jeans

37. Driving with the windows down

38. Alone time with Ben

39. Purses

40. Flip Flops

41. The smell in my Grandpa's garage

42. Sun Glasses

43. Random kisses

44. Watching Ben and our boys play

45. Beer

46. Backyard BBQ's with friends

47. Hosting Parties

48. Talking around the camp fire

49. Hoodies

50. Bath & Body Works Chap Stick

51.Vacations

52. Hearing Ben say "my kids"

53. Camping

54. Baking

55. Wendover

56. Writing

57. Helping People

58. Being Positive

59. Quotes

60. Fall Leaves

61. Sunsets

62. New underwear

63. Lotion

64. A good book

65. Victoria's Secret Lotion: LOVESPELL

66. Green Tea

67. Waking up before my alarm

68. The Stars

69. Music

70. Fresh Raspberries

71. Bubble Baths

72. New Socks

73. My Hair Straightner

74. Weekends

75. The movie Charley

76. Making crafts

77. Trying new recipes

78. Listening to my Friends & Family when they need an ear

79. The ocean

80. Seeing Whales in the wild

81. The fact that I don't have to be pregnant ever again

82. Listening to my Kids sing

83. Cook Books

84. Shampoo & Conditioner

85. Payday

86. Shaving with a new razor

87. Crepes

88. Garlic Bread

89. Listening to Ben talk about the Deer hunt (every day)

90. Painted Toenails

91. Fishing

92. Vacuum Marks

93. The Beach

94. Planting flowers

95. Crock Pots

96. Homemade Rolls

97. Being able to pay bills on time

98. Boating

99. A new haircut

100. Blogging

I hope you enjoyed my 100th Post,

here's to many more!