Sad

My heart broke as I heard that Chile had a major earthquake. You see, I served my mission there in the Vina Del Mar Mission, just north or Concepcion. However I have many friends who are dear to me who live there, in the Concepcion/Talcahuano area. I found out today that they are all ok, but they have lost everything. My heart breaks for them, but I know they will be alright.

Keep praying for them!

P.S. I Love You.

I love this movie, oh yes, I do! The first time I watched it I cried. I cried and I cried! The thought of ever losing my husband is pure torture. But, I really like this movie. I love, of course, that part of it was filmed in Ireland, and obviously that her husband is Irish. Could that be the reason why I love it so much? I don't know...I just do. The emotion in it is so real and touching.

Today I have been feeling sick, again. We came home from work and Ryan cooked some dinner - to which I am grateful for. Then he told me that he had recorded a movie for me that was on TV (we just switched cable providers and have free HBO for a few days - WOOT!)

He turned it on for me, and it was this movie. As cheesy as it may seem, I felt such love from him at that moment. Probably because when I rented it the last time he said he didn't like it. But, tonight we watched the whole thing because he wanted to do something nice for me. I love that man! I really do! I'm grateful that he loves me and takes care of me.

I love you Ryan! Thanks for the movie tonight.

Happy Birthday, Mom!

Mother I love you, Mother I do.
Father in Heaven has sent me to you.
When I am near you,
I love to hear you singing so softly that you love me too.
Mother, I love you, I love you, I do.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!!! I LOVE YOU!!!!!

A few reasons why Mom is the best there is.

1. She's soooo incredibly loving and caring. No matter who you are she will treat you like Gold.
2. She always makes it a point to compliment someone when she's out and about running errands, at a restaurant, at the grocery store, etc. She will always put a smile on your face.
3. She loves the Lord. Her testimony runneth over.
4. She has the best laugh, especially when she starts crying because she's laughing so hard.
5. She makes you feel like you're the most important person.
6. She is HILARIOUS!
7. She is the best Grandma, and loves her grandkids.
8. She loves her family so!
9. She leaves funny messages on my voice mail, always making me laugh and brightening my day.
10. She brought music into our lives, which I will be forever grateful for.

Check out her recent birthday blog here.

random saturday

I was going through some 2009 pictures today and realized I never posted this one. These are some of the great people I work with.

We decided for Thanksgiving that we'd take a picture of us Managers and then give one to each of our agents (about 60+ are mine). We had so much fun with this session. I still crack up looking at them.




This one below is the one we used for the call center agents.

Top L-R: Kaj L, TJ S, Me, Cheri M, Craig G
Bottom L-R: Sadie W, Rafael U, Violeta J. (my work bff)

The sad thing about these pictures is that Craig and Rafael were laid off last month. So sad! Miss them!

"Hey Erin, it's your Birthday...today!"

My dear sister, Erin, who is 18 months older then me is celebrating her Birthday today.

In honor of her Birthday here are 34 reasons why Erin is so great...

34. She sometimes snorts when she laughs
33. She has a plethora of fashionable cardigans.
32. She is an expert at taking self portraits, not many people can do that; it's an art.
31. She can do the "Muriel's Wedding" dance with perfection.
30. "She doesn't have to be entertained, she's perfectly content with family on the couch, in a slanket (not a snuggie)" - Caiti & Kurt
29. She is willing to drive through 2 different states and back home in 2 days to see family for 1 night.
28. "She loves anything Jane Eyre; her idea of sexy is wearing a big long white nightgown, with a kercheif on her head (think pride & prejudice)." Caiti
27. She is funny! A family get together isn't the same without her there.

26. "We love it when she does the Auntie Erin face" - Gavin
25. "When she sings the clap song with us" - Ryan
24. She was always willing to pick me up for work, even if it meant driving an extra 15 minutes to do so.
23. "She makes a mean Thai food dish" - Caiti
22. "We love it when she watches DVD's with us when she's in town" - G&R
21. "She takes funny face pictures with us" -Owen & Aidan
20. Even though she likes to scare people, she is easily scared herself - just ask her about the "I am a Child of God" instance. Caiti takes great pride in that.
19. She'll help her friends and family at the drop of a hat, even if it means flying there.
18. She's got a wide variety of music that she loves, from Classical to Jazz and International.
17. She's an amazing writer. I wish I could write as good as she does.
16. We always have fun on drives; the rock on Osmond Lane...'nuff said.
15. She went to the NKOTB concert with me, even though she was embarrassed being there, because of Karen.
14. "We like it when she tricks us and surprises us when she comes to visit" - G&R
13. I would always make her pick a movie when we wanted to have a movie night, and she'd always pick a good one.
12. She used to put "Pillow Talk" on our little TV in our room to help us fall asleep at night.
11. She finds great joy in scaring me, whether it's sending me the Michael Jackson "Thriller" picture, or by wanting to listen to the EVP's on 101.9 the End, during Halloween.
10. "I like it when Auntie Erin takes me on drives to see Christmas lights, and when we watch Christmas movies" - Kai
9. She has the most AMAZING voice there is.
8. She is loved so deeply by her nephews and nieces, and she loves her nephews and nieces so much.

7. She would NEVER be mean to someone at the drive-up window.
6. She's a hopeless romantic, and will be hopelessly devoted to you - wink, wink.
5. She is BEAUTIFUL!!
4. She has a strong testimony of the Gospel.
3. She's in the top 3 of my favorite sisters ever!
2. She is accepting of everyone.
1. She's one of the most selfless people I know.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ERIN! Love you mucho, mucho!

Erin with some of her nephews and nieces on Christmas Eve; checking the Computer to see where Santa was.

Mt. Timpanogos Temple together after I returned from my mission

Goofing around in a photo session.

Erin with Owen & Aidan.

Me & Erin in Cali.

Funny faces with Gavin & Ryan.

Afternoon Tea at the Grand America. Me, Caiti & Erin.

A quick siblings photo-op while at work. Conn, me & Erin.

I want this...

Isn't this top cute?! I want it! I want it after I've lost the weight needed, which may be a while, but it'll happen. I want my picture taken in this after I've lost my extra weight.

Oh, how cute I'd look! :)



*top is from Shade.

wish you were here...

Yes, Spring. I mean you! You bring such beauty to the world in all your colorful glory. Please show yourself soon and shoo this cold, frigidness out of the way.

As much as I love seeing white everywhere. I can only take it for so long. I need color. Lots and lots of color.

Mmm'kay pumpkin?!