WHO SAID HULA HOOPS WERE HARD?

Latest Pictures of Joy and Demi

Frank just started a new job in American Fork for a venture capital group, so he and his family have been spending a lot of time at Mom and Dad's. Of course, I think my nieces are adorable so I thought I would share the pictures with you all.

Baseball Season

The Cleat Torros started out a little rough a couple of weeks ago
but, they now know the players strengths and weaknesses and are
starting to play really well. Tonight, they tied their first game and
won their second....GO TORROS!
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FUN WEEKEND/ANNIVERSARY

This weekend was our 2ND Anniversary. Andy, surprised me with dinner at Elements ( a restaurant at Sanctuary) we then stayed the night there and in the morning he scheduled a massage for me (which by the way, was probably the best massage I have ever had). After the massage we layed out by the pool for a few hours and then went over to the Sherrill's new condo. The high rise they live in, is probably one of the nicest I have seen and the pool area is to die for. I will really miss having them live in our building, but am glad I have a place like theirs to visit.

Fast and Furious Roadtrip for Dad's 80th Birthday

It was wonderful to be together and to see Dad. His health is failing but then again 80 isn't a Spring Chick. I got back from the trip early Sunday morning at 2:00am. Then up again for "The Spoken Word". I am now rested.

HAPPY EARTH DAY

WISE WORDS

Right now, I am reading the biography of Mary Lincoln (Abraham Licoln's wife) and am really surprised to find, that it didn't take much to end up in an asylum aka "Loony house" back in the 1800's. I think I may have ended up in one myself, had I lived in that day.

Andy, his mother and I were discussing the book and talking about women rights back in the 1800's and how far they have come today. I pointed out that I still think it is a "man's world", especially in the work field. He thinks I'm some what of a feminist, but really c'mon ladies am I not right?

I think this outfit is calling my name!

MORE SATURDAY FUN

I came home, went to the hospital with Andy to see his mom. It is really hard to see her suffer like she is, I really hope things will change for her. After the hospital, we went to CrackerJacks and met up with Camille and Jake. Andy and Jake hit up the batting cages, while Camille and I played in the arcade, overall pretty great day.

MY SATURDAY

This weekend was the annual culinary festival and since my friend Kristin flew in from Aspen, to go I thought I would go with her and Sylvia to catch up. I am not sure why they call the event "Scottsdale Cullinary Festival", it should be called "Scottsdale Beer Fest". I lasted a couple of hours and took off, not really my scene, but catchin with Kristin was fun.

GREAT COVER BY ANNIE LENNOX

IDOL GIVES WHAT BACK?

Last night I turned on American Idol and it was their "Idol Gives Back" special. I thought, "Great! Just in time to pay taxes." So, I called
1 800 IDOL AID and instead of giving they actually asked ME for my credit card number! I don't get it, what are they giving away?

That's me in the spot - light LIVIN' my religion...

I have decided that if I'm going to live my religion, I need to dress it too. What do you think of my new spring look?

SEEKING MORE BLOGGING FRIENDS

This is sort of embarrassing, but I was "blog stalking" last night and came across a blog that had a friend for almost every letter in the alphabet. So if you know me or are just an acquaintance, I would love to add you to my blog. My goal is to have a friend for EVERY letter in the alphabet, I realize X and Z may be challenging but I believe it can be done.

APRIL FUN

1. Hanging out with my Granny.

2. Hanging out with Sarah and Shelby, so much FUN! I love Sarah.

3. Andy and I watching his nieces gather easter eggs.

4. Setting Michelle up on a blind date, didn't work out, but at least I was able to see her. Also added to the picture is a breast enhancement, what do you all think should Michelle and I consider augmentation?

You're right Adrienne Spring Handbags should have been included

           

1. Marc Jacobs always has great bags. Unfortunately, they are a little pricey.

2. I love almost all Kooba bags and they are pretty affordable. I love, love, love his bag it is a "must have" for me.

SPRING MUST HAVES

1. Havaianas (Brazilian Portuguese: usually pronounced by Americans as: [havianaz].) is a Brazilian sandal brand (also known as flip-flops, thongs or jandals) Andy and I went to Brazil last October and noticed that every girl and boy seemed to be wearing the same flip-flops. Every grocery store, mall, street sale sold them for $7US dollars. So of course we bought some. The Brazilian trend hit California last year and are now in every local boutique in Phoenix and big Department Stores. I have always been a "Rainbow Brand" girl myself, but these are one of the most comfortable flip flops that I have ever worn and they are half the price of "Rainbows".

2. I love my bikinis (Sorry Mom) but I have lately been looking for a cuter one-piece bathing suit and I think I found one I would actually wear. Urban Outfitters, here I come and it's only $50.00.

3. I love slouchy shirts, even though I know they sometime make me look very skinny, but this one I just have to have.

4. C'mon! Need I even say anything? These L.A.M.B shoes are "HOT"!

5. This Spring, the nautical theme is really in but I don't necessarily want to look like a Sailor all spring so I think a great striped shirt, some skinny jeans and some cute gold anchor earrings will do.

6. I really like skinny jeans. They work for me, because I usually buy jeans that are pretty long so I can wear all my cute heels with them. But with all my skinny jeans, I have been having them altered - either ankle length or cropped so I can wear my flats or flip flops with them. I think the blue "Trina Turk" pants above may be a "must have"!

emily martin

I love these cute prints by EMILY MARTIN, I want to buy a set so I can have it for a "little girl's room", that is if I ever have one. Check out her prints on http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=991

FASHION FORECAST

EASTER AT THE COOPERS

Andy and I went to Andy's Fathers home

for Easter Sunday. We both had so much

fun watching the girls search for the

easter eggs carefully hidden in Andy's

Fathers backyard, I can't wait to

have one of my own someday.

AM I TO OLD FOR EASTER?

MEET KATIE

(my niece)

Katie is a Thinker

I know she will always do well in school

She will always be the chlid her parents won't have to worry about

She is easy to get along with and last but not least fun to talk to.

ADORABLE RACHEL

Meet Rachel
(my niece)
isn't she so adorable? Here are a few things I love about her:

1. 1.She loves to give compliments
2. 2. She is very good at sharing with others
3. 3. She loves to give hugs!

NOT SEXY IN THE CITY

Wow, having your name called out as "unsexiest women of the year" followed with Amy Winehose and Britney Spears, would make me want to speak out too. Love how you can never get through an online video without watching a commercial.

Easter Greetings from Mom and Dad
Dawn
Did I take the time to see the sun awaken the day,
as it spread it's glorious rays of light upon the earth?
Softly and slowly it falls upon the morning dew, and
Dawn,
a word so gentle and so pure is born.

All of life appears to quietly awaken:
I hear the chirping of the birds,
and see the filtered light among the trees.
I gaze upon the beauty of the ever changing colors
of sunrise in the eastern sky,
casting it's rays upon all of creation.

Everything awakens in glorious splendor.
My heart is filled with awe!
Here in the quietness and stillness of the morning.
I capture the beautiful similitude of this rising sun.
It seems to speak to the depths of my soul,
announcing to all the world in joyous delight;
"Christ is Risen, Christ is Risen,
the darkness of night is dispelled,
a new day is born!"

Still musing in quiet meditation
I marvel how God has placed on earth
His own symbol of things divine.

I look deep within, and in peaceful tranquility
I see another woman long ago in a far away place
coming to be near her Lord.
Ever so gently and purely the sun arises,
and Dawn casts it's illuminating light
upon an empty tomb.
(I wrote this poem last Easter, Mom)

Click the link for a beautiful presentation of Easter
http://www.reflectionsofchrist.org

BABY CAGES ARE THEY APPROPRIATE?

When Kennedy does something "bad" Camille sends her to the dog cage. C'mon Camille is that really appropriate?

HAPPY ST PATRICK'S DAY