You're never too old...

...to have a happy childhood!

On the spur of the moment

a group of friends found themselves

at the local Boondocks Fun Center.

Andrew, Elise, Angie, Marcos,

Holly, Chris, and me, of course :)

Elise wins the prize for

getting the most tickets,

although I think she rigged

the Ballon Pop game!

Andrew should have taken

the Deal from the Banker -

No Deal is not always your best option!

Angie needs to practice her

Dance Dance Revolution skills

cuz I know she can kill it!

Probably the most random sight

of the whole evening was the lady

who had staked out the

winning ticket machine.

Listen up Lady -

There's a Fun Bus to Wendover,

maybe next time that would be a

better option instead of scaring

the young at heart :)

Gotta love the good times!

33 things I loved...

...about MY BIRTHDAY this year:

(in no particular order!)

1. A new bath robe

2. Dove chocolate and Skittles

3. 1/2 day off work

4. Homemade bracelet with

5. Matching earrings

6. Homecooked dinner

7. Happy Birthday phone calls

8. Stylish new hat

9. Family birthday dinner

10. Birthday texts

11. Crystal Garden Wish Flower

12. Chocolate Almond Amore

13. Facebook birthday wishes

14. Prison Break: Behind the Scenes book

15. Whipped Cream filled Chocolate Cupcakes

16. Song from the Primary kids

17. Manicure and

18. Pedicure with

19. Paraffin Wax

20. Italian Doughnuts

21. Old Navy

22. Burt's Bees

23. Ahh Sushi, especially the

24. Funky Vegas and Sunset rolls

25. Reading the Last Song

26. Gel earphones

27. Pineapple Upside Down Cake

28. Birthday wishes in languages other than English

29. Shape Ups (birthday present to myself)

30. Sunshine

31. Birthday treat from the Bishop

32. (500) Days of Summer

33. Perfect birthday cards

Much love to everyone who helped

make it a great week long experience!

Ship out or...

...Shape Up!

That's right folks.

I am now

the proud owner

of these shoes.

Here's a question for you:

When was the last time

you bought shoes

that came with an

instruction DVD?

So far, so good.

These shoes are

cute and comfortable.

And good for you.

I'll let you know

how they work out :)

It's beginning to look...

...A LOT like Christmas!

November was a good month, very good.

SYTYCD Tour, RSL becoming MLS Champions,

Birthdays for Kallie, Faye, and Damien,

and of course Thanksgiving!

We had a fun party in Tooele.

(I vote to have Dave be in charge of every

family get-together from now on.)

There was lots of good food, homemade rootbeer,

and of course yummy desserts!

Ping-pong, billiards, air hockey, fooseball, movies,

and some unforgettable karaoke!

Now it's time for Christmas!

I would hang my stockings

by the chimney with care,

but since I don't have a chimney,

I'll settle for putting up the tree,

and stringing up the lights.

It's snowing outside,

and I can't wait for

Christmas!

So You Think...

...You Can Dance?!?

Yes, they definitely can!!!

The Season 5 Tour was this weekend.

It was unbelievable!!!

Andrew, Elise, Steve and I

were lucky enough to go to the show.

It was like spending an evening

surrounded by old friends.

Addiction, Breast Cancer, and Butts!

All great dances :)

And there were many more.

They spiced up a Russian Folk Dance,

and Randi got lots of love

for being a Utah girl.

I hope every season can

live up to these standards!

A conversation...

...that includes an idea!

Garreth is 6.

It's important that life should be fair,

and when it doesn't seem fair,

You do what you can to make it so.

As every 6-year old knows.

*****

Garreth: Siobhannie, how old are you?

Me: How old do you think I am?

G: Well, you're not as old as my mom,

but you are older than Lauren.

M: Yep, that's true.

G: Lauren has a husband and a baby,

but you don't.

That's not very fair.

M: Sometimes things in life aren't fair.

G: Oh, but, it should be fair.

I know, you should just get married.

M: I don't know anyone that I can marry.

Do you know who I can marry?

G: Hmmm, I gotta think about that...

... ... ... ... ...

I HAVE AN IDEA!!

Do you know the Jonas Brothers?

You can marry them!

M: Uh, you know how I'm older than Lauren,

well, I'm also older than all of the Jonas Brothers.

G: I'm pretty sure my mom says that's okay.

M: And I don't really know them,

I only know they like to sing.

G: Well, we just need to find someone

who does know them, and then

you can know them too

and get married.

They are really nice.

I know they will marry you.

M: I am sure they are nice,

but maybe we can think of someone else,

just in case.

G: Okay, but guess what!

When you are married to the Jonas Brothers,

you can take me to their concert!

(October 2, 2009 - the highlight

of my weekend in Happy Valley!)

*****

And there you have it.

The solution to life's problems.

If only it were just that simple.

In the meantime,

I might have to suck it up

and learn a couple of songs by

the Jonas Brothers.

Which Disney Princess...

...did you wish you were?

As far as Princes go,

I don't think the Beast

had too much going for him.

He didn't behave like a gentleman,

He was way too hairy,

and don't even get me started on his teeth!

But, I always wanted to be Belle.

When the Beast gave her the Library,

I fell in love with him!

Because I love books!

Short ones, tall one, thin ones, thick ones,

Books with no pictures, books with no words,

Simple stories, complicated and detailed sagas,

Fiction, non-fiction,

drama, history, romance, comedy,

recipes, reference, and scripture.

My dream is to one day

have my very own library!

An entire room with

floor to ceiling bookshelves,

filled with all the books I love,

and then some!

Complete with a fireplace, of course!

I wouldn't even mind

if there was a handsome Beast/Prince

found hanging around.

Here's hoping that

all your wishes,

and mine,

come true!

I spent some time...

...in Happy Valley, aka Provo.

My cousin Glenn and his wife Dara

took their son Brenton to South Africa.

While they were gone,

I got to spend a weekend with the other kids.

We had a great time!

Garreth discovered the joys of an iPod,

and I discovered his inner alien.

Kendyl was an amazing helper,

and has a future as a master coupon shopper.

Tarryn and I had fun people watching

while trying to sell parking

for the BYU football game.

When I grow up, I want to be like Dara!

She is the most organized person I know.

She had dinners planned for every night,

and a cute note and gift for the kids every day.

I love my cousin and his family!