Forever, For Always, No Matter What!

Bawk....Bawk....CHICKEN!!!

2010-11-09T00:12:00.000-08:00

***WARNING***WARNING***WARNING***

I am TICKED off, so read with caution!

So this little rat bastard is the source of all my anger right now.

Our family left to go to Thatcher this weekend. Since my brother and his wife are staying with us, I asked them to cook all the raw chicken in the fridge so it didn't spoil. Well, I get home tonight, go to cook dinner and all the chicken has been left in the fridge. Today was the last day on the package you could cook it. I was a little peeved - $$$ down the drain if I didn't cook it tonight. My mom calls and tells me not to be mad at my brother, since she said she'd cook it, but forgot.

FIRST mistake - I go to pull the crock pot out of the cupboard and the lid to the crock pot shatters all over the kitchen floor. A whole bunch of words (mostly ones that start with and 'sh' and end in 'it') came flying out of my mouth. I'm bare foot and Jay has to bring in the shop vac in to vaccuum all the glass. (***side note*** shop vac is still sitting in the middle of the kitchen floor - and probably will be until I put it up).

SECOND mistake - first mistake is cleaned up (except for the shop vac) and I start the chicken to boil in the SaladMaster (aka expensive pile of CRAP) cookware. Whew...disaster averted. We get the kids to bed, Megan and Reilly come back home, clean up from dinner and I go to bed.

I am woke at 1 AM by my husband telling me that he thought the whole house was burning because I left the chicken on the stove. WOW...the 'sh' word manages to escape my mouth just a few more times. How the...who the...DAMN IT! I FORGOT ABOUT THE FREAKING CHICKEN. Jay didn't even take it outside...or take it off the burner for that matter. Guess he did his good deed by turning the damn stove off. I hop out of bed run into the kitchen where your lungs are burning from the burnt chicken. I grabbed the hot pads and run the chicken out the front door (dogs would have got it if I put it out back), I open the windows and try to go back to bed.

Jay: (with a smart alec tone) So why didn't you tell anyone about the chicken?

Nicole: Uh...probably because I FORGOT it was on the stove! (thinking - are you freaking kidding me genius)

Jay: So do you think it ruined our good pan

Nicole: ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!

Now I'm too mad to even sleep. Ruined crock pot - check. Burnt pan - check. Stinky house - check. RETARDED husband - CHECK! Most of all, I'm MAD at myself for forgetting the damn chicken. BEEF...IT'S WHAT'S FOR DINNER!!!!

***update***

Fire alarm has gone off 3 times between 5 - 6 AM. Yup, three hours too late! I can't even describe how flippin annoyed I am!

GOING PRIVATE!!!

2010-01-23T17:07:00.000-08:00

I've had some freaky comments and it's time to take it private!! If you want an invite leave your email.

No Respect - Where's the LOVE???

2009-12-09T19:15:00.001-08:00

Tonight we went to the girl's first Winter Concert for Franklin. It was a sea of parents...kind of obnoxious, but still cute. Almost like a primary program on crack and minus the spirit. Anyway, driving home Jay and I were being nice to each other...

Jay: Thanks, Nicole

Nicole: You're welcome Sweetheart

Jay: You're the best wife and mother ever.

Shayde: Pffffftttttt (followed by a big FAT courtesy laugh)

Savannah: Um, yea, that's a little awkward Dad

No love - or respect. Evidently there is just no way in hell that I could be the best wife and mother. LOL!!!

Funny Girls

2009-12-07T15:55:00.000-08:00

These two are definitely DOUBLE TROUBLE! They can be more than rotten at times, but they make our lives so much better! I am so grateful to be their mother.

Church & H - E- Double L

2009-10-25T21:55:00.000-07:00

So I've been HORRIBLE about blogging lately. I have so much to do that I don't even know where to start. With that said, we had a funny conversation in the car and I want to remember it.

On the way home from watching Korey and Kaylene's boys at the rodeo. The conversation goes like this:

Savannah : I don't want to go to church today - it's boring.

Jay: What would Jesus want you to do?

Savannah: Stay home...

Shayde: NO! Jesus wants you to go to HIS house!

Jay: Savannah you're going to go to H-E-double L with that attitude

Savannah: Yup, that's church...

Jay and I are trying to hide our laughs while Shayde is in the back chanting, "Savannah's going to H-E-double L! Savannah's going to H-E-E-E-double L, L, L!"

Nicole: Nice Jay - you get to explain it to the teacher when she calls tomorrow.

Jay: Shayde don't spell that again! (of course - Shayde does it again) I'm going to smack you in the mouth if you spell it again.

Shayde: OK Daddy! I won't do it again!

I just want it noted that this is ALL Jay's FAULT!!!!!! hahahahahahaha

Chlarson Christmas Card Photo

2009-07-30T14:38:00.000-07:00

I absolutely love this picture. I think it should be used for Christmas Cards. This is the epitome of all family pictures. I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!!

New Home

2009-05-26T00:34:00.000-07:00

My GREAT husband and brother-in-law took the kids (5 girls 6 yrs & under) to Show Low this Memorial weekend so that Marcie and I could decorate. Marcie is fantastic at decorating and organizing stuff! Here are some of the pictures. We still have bathrooms, office and bedrooms to go, but we made UNBELIEVABLE progress!

Big THANK YOU to Marcie, my brother Logan, and Marcie's sister Terri! I really appreciate your help!!!

Another Trip to PCH

2009-04-18T22:56:00.000-07:00

I love the Doctors and Nurses here at Phoenix Children's, but I do have to say that I am really sick and tired of looking at their MUGS!!! Savannah caught the virus that I had and it literally kicked her rear. Jay took her to the ER on Sunday night. After about 7 hours of IV fluids they told Jay to take her home and let her ride it out. Obviously the ER physicians didn't take a look at her 2 foot thick medical files or they would've known that there is nothing that this baby can just "ride out."

On Wednesday, she looked so bad that I came home from work, changed my clothes and headed back to the ER. What do you know - we were admitted that night and have been chilling here ever since. Jay and I have been tag teaming it during the week. I stay the nights and he stays the days. We were pretty lucky this time...they lifted the RSV ban earlier this week so we were able to pick up Shayde and bring her to see her sister every night. Sometimes its easy to forget that it is just as hard on Shayde when Savannah is sick. Her whole world is turned upside down. I picked up Shayde from the babysitter's house and she had a present for her sister. Shayde's whole class had made get well cards for Savannah. I just love Shayde - she is one special little girl and a darn good sister to boot!

We were bored, so we did Savannah's make up. She's cute

Another rip on our President

2009-04-07T17:31:00.000-07:00

I know I am being a brat lately when it comes to our Commander in Chief. I am sick of how the media just praises him. Just what the heck has he done??? I refuse to talk bad about him in front of my children. No matter how I feel about him, I respect the office he holds and I want my children to learn to respect the office as well. With that said - I'm going to say how I really feel about him on my blog.

One

Big

A**

Mistake

America

I told Tiffany that I wanted to make a bumper sticker that said, "When we are in a world of pain, don't blame me...I voted McCain." I thought I was clever until Tiffany said how 'bout, "Blame your Mama...She voted Obama!" I almost died laughing. Sometimes my family is pretty funny.

OK - I'm done making rude comments about our President...for at least a month.

Best OBAMA Bumper Sticker...

2009-04-03T03:59:00.000-07:00

I'll keep my FREEDOM, my GUNS, and my MONEY...

You can keep "the CHANGE"

Classic!

Aunt Shannon Part Deuce

2009-03-06T04:32:00.000-08:00

Aunt Shannon Photos

2009-03-06T04:23:00.001-08:00

GO CARDINALS!!

2009-01-31T19:21:00.000-08:00

We can't wait for the Super Bowl tomorrow. We were going to go over to some friends house for a party, but Jay's been sick. Poor little baby! Anyway, we are decorating our house with red and black balloons - Cardinals banners and yummy food. Here is a picture of a cute cake idea I got from a hershey's recipe.

BEST EVER

2009-01-27T19:42:00.000-08:00

This year my sister Megan and her family had our name for Christmas. Megan really went overboard this year. We are so lucky! A few years ago, I remember looking at a picture of Christ that Megan had in Jace's room. I told her I wanted a picture of Christ with children to hang in my kids room, but it was never with two babies or two girls. Anyway, she had an amazing artist draw this picture to solve my problem. I actually have a picture of my children with the Savior. I can't help but tear up every time I look at it. I don't think I will ever be able to thank them enough for our WONDERFUL Christmas.

(click on the picture to enlarge it - you can see it better - but it still doesn't do justice to the real picture. I love...love...LOVE it!!)

Little Trooper

2009-01-11T20:25:00.000-08:00

Savannah is such a good little girl. She has been throwing up - out of both ends - all weekend long. I kept telling Jay we were going to have to take her to Phoenix Children's. We kept putting it off until she went about 6 hours with out going pee. I was afraid that she was dehydrated so off we went.

She was so cute to the nurses there. Full of energy and talking up a storm to them. She had to get IV fluids for an hour or so - then we were able to go home. She cried when she got her IV - they had to try a couple of spots - and never once did she pull away from them. The nurses let her go and pick out a prize for being so good and her main concern was picking something that her sister would like. Sometimes I wonder about our parenting skills, but it's moments like that where I feel like we've done pretty darn good so far.

Gift Revenge

2009-01-02T08:53:00.000-08:00

For those of you who don't know... Jay, bless his little heart, got me a HORRIBLE Mother's Day gift. He got me a pull up bar and the perfect push-up! Nothing says you look like Two-Ton Tina quite like exercise crap!!!!

Anyway, I got him the perfect Christmas present...

I wish I would have taken pictures, but I did get it on video!

I had him hold it up to show my family his beautiful present. Jay said something to the effect of, "Wow, something to bring out my softer side. Now, where is the rainbow sticker for my truck?" It was a perfect Christmas present! Yea for me!!!

Al Bundy

2008-11-25T05:00:00.000-08:00

We've got our own little Al Bundy in the family. I apologize if anyone is offended by the picture, but Savannah refuses to wear pj's. She loves them when she is awake, but they will be off before morning.

**The black thing around her waist is her insulin pump and the white tube is her feeding machine.

Majority Rules

2008-11-15T05:53:00.000-08:00

We live in a country where the majority rules! Anyone shocked by this news? Seriously, I am so sick of hearing celebrities on the news or hearing of protests in front of our sacred Temples. Enough is enough. The majority has spoken and no matter how much I whine, cry or complain nothing is going to change the fact that I have to live with Obama as a President. Well same rule applies to prop's 8 & 102 - the majority has spoken and marriage is between a man and a woman.

I don't feel like I am being hateful or prejudice towards the gay community at all. If they want to have a civil unions - go ahead. If they want to share health care - go ahead. If they want to file joint taxes - go ahead. However, don't refer to your domestic partnership as a marriage, because it is not. One of our purposes for being here on this earth is to "multiply and replenish." This is not physically possible in a homosexual relationship.

I realize that the divorce rate proves that we straight people have issues of our own. We, at least the ones I know, are not claiming to be perfect in any way, shape or form. This is not a political issue. This is a MORAL issue!! Anyone recall the story of Sodom and Gomorrah? As members of the church we are taught not to judge. It is possible to love the sinner and hate the sin. It is possible because WE ARE ALL SINNERS!!! With that said, just because I love them does not mean I have to accept or condone their homosexual lifestyle. Anyway, back to my main point - the majority rules. I hope that during my lifetime the "majority" will stay within the boundaries that the Lord has set.

Sad, yet Proud American

2008-11-04T21:23:00.000-08:00

I am so sad tonight. I have literally shed tears over the fact that the President Elect of this great country believes in such horrible things like abortion and same-sex marriage. I have literally felt like throwing up several times tonight. As if it wasn't hard enough to raise kids to do the right things in life...our job has just become a lot harder.

With that said, I am still so grateful to live in this amazing Country! I am thankful for the many men and women that put their lives on the line each and everyday to protect our freedoms. We need to pray for them and pray REALLY hard for the new President.

Kids DO listen...sometimes

2008-11-02T18:45:00.000-08:00

So last Sunday, Jay and I laid down to take a nap. Savannah woke me up to ask if she could have a piece of bread. She checked her own blood sugar and was able to eat the bread. So Jay goes downstairs to correct her blood. He finds that the girls had ripped the bread into small pieces of bread and were giving the Sacrament to each other. We had a talk with them about how special the Sacrament is and why it is we only do it at church. The cute part was that Shayde so politely reminded Savannah that she should only use her right hand. At least she listens to something!

Future Cheerleaders

2008-09-28T21:01:00.000-07:00

Seriously...my girls make me laugh so hard! Savannah can't keep from laughing and Shayde looks like a spastic when she turns! I love it! Sorry about the crappy quality - I had to use my cell phone. You know my camera that Jay is not allowed to use...well it's hunting season and he stole my camera.

Shayde's Prayer

2008-09-15T19:19:00.000-07:00

Let me preface this prayer... The girls were not listening and Shayde stuck her "booty" at me. Savannah laughed...so they both got swats right before the prayer. So here is Shayde's prayer:

Please bless that mom will be nice to us, that we will be good kids and that when mom is mean to us...Jesus will be meaner to her. Amen

Funny stuff.

The Women

2008-09-13T23:59:00.001-07:00

I went with my friend Jenny to the movies tonight. We saw "The Women"...little disappointed to say the least. It was not the chick flick I hoped it would be. Oh well Jenny and I had fun.

I came home and had a little too much fun with photo booth on the Mac. I don't care who you are...these are funny.

McCain vs Obama

2008-09-05T15:14:00.000-07:00

Issue

Favors new drilling offshore
McCain - YES; Obama - NO
Will appoint judges who interpret the law not make it
McCain - YES; Obama - NO
Served in the US Armed Forces
McCain - YES; Obama - NO
Amount of time served in the US Senate
McCain - 22 years; Obama - Less than 1 year
Will institute a socialized national health care plan
McCain - NO; Obama - YES
Supports abortion throughout the pregnancy
McCain - NO; Obama - YES
Would pull troops out of Iraq immediately
McCain - NO; Obama - YES
Supports gun ownership rights
McCain - YES; Obama - NO
Supports homosexual marriage
McCain - NO; Obama - YES
Proposed programs will mean a huge tax increase
NO; Obama - YES
Voted against making English the official language of the United States
McCain - NO; Obama - YES
Voted to give Social Security benefits to illegals
McCain - NO; Obama - YES

CAPITAL GAINS TAX

McCain - 0% on home sales up to $500,000 per home (couples). McCain does not propose any change in existing home sales income tax.

Obama - 28% on profit from ALL home sales. (How does this affect you? If you sell your home and make a profit, you will pay 28% of your gain on taxes. If you are heading toward retirement and would like to down-size your home or move into a retirement community, 28% of the money you make from your home will go to taxes. This proposal will adversely affect the elderly who are counting on the income from their homes as part of their retirement income.)

DIVIDEND TAX

McCain - 15% (no change)

Obama - 39.6% - (How will this affect you? If you have any money invested in stock market, IRA, mutual funds, college funds, life insurance, retirement accounts, or anything that pays or reinvests dividends, you will now be paying nearly 40% of the money earned on taxes if Obama becomes president. The experts predict that 'Higher tax rates on dividends and capital gains would crash the stock market, yet do absolutely nothing to cut the deficit.)

INCOME TAX

McCain - (no changes)
Single making 30K - tax $4,500
Single making 50K - tax $12,500
Single making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 60K- tax $9,000
Married making 75K - tax $18,750
Married making 125K - tax $31,250

Obama - (reversion to pre-Bush tax cuts)
Single making 30K - tax $8,400
Single making 50K - tax $14,000
Single making 75K - tax $23,250
Married making 60K - tax $16,800
Married making 75K - tax $21,000
Married making 125K - tax $38,750
** Under Obama our taxes could almost double **

Inheritance Tax

McCain - 0% (No change, Bush repealed this tax)

Obama - Restore the inheritance tax (Many families have lost businesses, farms, ranches, & homes that have been in their families for generations because they could not afford the inheritance tax. Those willing their assets to loved ones will only lose them to these taxes.)

New Taxes Proposed by Obama

New government taxes proposed on homes that are more than 2400 sqft. New gasoline taxes (as if gas weren't high enough already). New taxes on natural resources consumption (heating gas, water, electricity). New taxes on retirement accounts, and last but not least...New taxes to pay for socialized medicine so we can receive the same level of medical care as other third-world countries!!!

You can verify the above at the following web sites:

http://money.cnn.com/news/specials/election/2008/index.html
http://www.cnn.com/ELECTION/2008/issues/issues.taxes.html

http://elections.foxnews.com/?s=proposed+taxes
http://bulletin.aarp.org/yourworld/politics/articles/mccain_obama_offer_different_visions_on_taxes.html

http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/barack_obama/
http://blog.washingtonpost.com/fact-checker/candidates/john_mccain/

***I can't take credit for this information on my blog. It was in an e-mail that I received. However, I will take credit for passing the information along. I am completely disturbed by Barack Obama. I don't know how anyone can vote for someone who does not believe in being a self-sufficient "energy speaking" country. Also, even though there are more issues than this - I could NEVER vote for anyone who supports abortion! I know we have our free agency, but there is a time and a place for the law to step in. We don't believe in murder and support the law stepping in to punish when a murder is committed. So why can't the law step in and prevent a murder of someone who doesn't have a voice? AAAHHHGGGGGHHHH!!! I'll step off my soapbox now! Go out and VOTE - VOTE - VOTE!!!

Summer Pictures

2008-08-12T21:26:00.000-07:00

We spent the majority of the summer in Janet's pool! It was AWESOME!!

Water park fun -- the girls were meditating in the water...dang funny.

Camping with Dad! Something Mom doesn't want to do again for A LONG TIME!!

My Babies are 6

2008-07-30T23:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some pictures of our girls through the years

They were such good newborns

This is what they will look like @ 90! No teeth and drinking "Mormon Beer"

2nd Birthday party at Phoenix Childrens ICU!

Even though they look sweet - 3's were WAY worse than terrible 2's!

Tigger and Eyeore!

Sisters always share secrets....

...and they always have each others backs!

I love these little girls!!!

Funny Girl

2008-07-28T06:59:00.000-07:00

I have a lot of posting to catch up on. My kids spent a week with my mom at Camp Grandma (thanks to Livia), then we went camping with Jay near the Grand Canyon...yea that is an experience that I will not be having again anytime soon! Then we spent a couple of days with the Rhoton clan in Flagstaff then we were off to Rocky Point!!! It was a busy July, but tons of fun! Oh yea, and I GOT A JOB!!! YIPEE!!!

Anyway, the whole point of my post is to share something so precious about Savannah. Jay took each of his girls on a one on one date. Since time with him is limited - we all wanted some alone time with him. He took Shayde to see Space Chimps on Friday, then took Savannah to see the same movie on Saturday. We then got a babysitter so we could go on our date. When we got home Shayde was KO'd like she normally is once 9PM hits. Savannah our little night owl was still up when I got home from dropping the babysitter home. She kindly reminded me that we still had not read scriptures or said prayers. I told her that it was too late to read scriptures, but we could still have prayer together. She starts the prayer and falls asleep right in the middle of it. I was laughing so hard, my body was shaking. As I type this, it doesn't seem too funny, but it was at the time. Anyway, I'll post all the pictures later.

Summer Vacation

2008-07-07T10:37:00.000-07:00

We have been on several mini-vacations this summer. My girls went to my mom and dad's for a week. It was AWESOME!!! I went up there to get them and stayed for 4 days. We got back, unpacked and now are re-packing to go camping with Jay for a week. I will post pictures when we get back. Hope you all are having a GREAT SUMMER!!!

PRANK CALLERS

2008-06-07T17:38:00.001-07:00

These are the sweet faces of PRANK CALLERS!!!! I don't know what I am going to do with my kids. Anytime they can, they will pick up my phone take as many random pictures as they can and call EVERYONE on my speed dial settings. Thankfully the majority of them are my immediate family, however it still ticks me off. Shayde called my brother Logan and hung up on him. He called back and she answered the phone, "Hello, this is Nicole. To leave me a message press 1, 2, 3 and 4," then hung up on him again. It's pretty funny - I must admit, but I've told her a million times not to do it. So, after getting in trouble for the umpteenth time I caught her doing it again.

Mom: Shayde, I've told you not to do that. Seriously what is your deal?
Shayde: My brain keeps telling me to do it. I think you better call the doctor!

Doctor is right. My kids are going to need some serious therapy.

10 YEARS...

2008-06-01T13:36:00.000-07:00

1998 2008
We have been married for 10 years already. Who knew? Somedays I thought he'd never survive the day, but that is just how every marriage is...hard work...and VERY rewarding. I love my husband and I love my life. Here are my top 5 reasons why I love my hubby...

1. Fun to be around
2. Fun to look at - he's "hot sauce"
3. Very Talented
4. Amazing Father
5. Awesome Friend

(Notice that my favorite things about my hubby have nothing to do with his ability to hunt :D)

Shane and Shannon Rhoton were in town on their way to Alaska. We were so excited to spend some time with them. We went to dinner at Cracker Barrel then we went to the D-Backs game. It was a lot of fun with great company.

Anyway, I love you Jay and look forward to eternity with you.

Mother's Day Bitterness

2008-05-20T19:29:00.000-07:00

I'm barely able to post about Mother's Day since it was not the finest of days for me. First let me start with the wonderful gifts I was given...try not to be jealous!

Yup, that's right girls...I got a pull up bar and the Perfect Pushup! Nothing says happy Mother's Day (or drop a few pounds) like exercise equipment! When the girls brought out my presents I said "Oh, look girls - Daddy got himself a Mother's Day present." In Jay's defense I asked him if he liked these a couple of months ago. DUH, that was for HIM...not for me. I couldn't even do a pull up when I less than 100 lbs. There is not a snowballs chance in hell that I would be able to do it now. What the heck? Seriously - WHAT THE HELL!?!?!? I am making a list for Jay from now on. Oh and for Father's Day...I'm thinking of getting Jay a sewing machine! Anybody have any better ideas?

The only funny part about it was that I whispered to Savannah, "go tell daddy that I want flowers for Mother's Day." She smiles at me and walks over to Jay to deliver the message. "Dad, Mom wants the 'f' word for Mother's Day." I almost died - I couldn't breathe! After we composed ourselves - Jay tried told her that wasn't nice because the 'f' word means fart and mom doesn't want farts for Mother's Day! Then Savannah says, "No, Dad! The 'f' word is FLOWERS!"

I must look on the bright side...in terms of gifts, Jay has no where to go but up! Good thing he makes up for stupid gifts by being a wonderful husband and pretty much the perfect Dad!

Funny Girl

2008-04-24T09:53:00.001-07:00

Shayde is a funny girl! I have to post our little talk.

Shayde: Mom can you come in here - I need to tell you something. (She is sitting on the toilet) I tooted and accidently got a little on my undies.
Mom: It's ok give me your undies and I will wash them out. ( I look in the toilet and she has rock hard poops, but the stuff on the undies is perfectly brown and creamy. After further inspection, I realize what it is.) Shayde, this isn't poop - you have chocolate in your undies.
Shayde: WHOA! HOW DID I GET THAT TO COME OUT OF MY BUM????

Seriously - this kid CRACKS me up!!!

Bon Jovi Baby!!!

2008-04-22T20:28:00.000-07:00

OK! OK! I know it is totally 80's, but I went to the Bon Jovi concert with 5 of my girlfriends and we had a BLAST!! It was fun to relive the past! There were some idiots that were in a couple of our seats. It was no big deal until the couple came mid-concert and wanted their seats...so we kindly asked the other people to move. They were such jerks and would not move out of our seats. I had to go and get security to move them. Other than that it was a blast. Jill was the only one who took in a camera so I stole some pictures off her blog.

We're ready to Rock 'n Roll!

I know Jon is better looking but there is just something about Richie that is just...YUM! Almost worth risking your Eternal Salvation...almost!!

The next day we went to a baby shower for one of my best friends, Shannon. Isn't she so cute pregnant? We are so excited for her and her hubby to have their little boy. Shane is being a stinker and won't even give us a clue as to the baby's name. I'm a little bitter about it. :)

This is a picture of Jill and I at the Shower. She is seriously one of the funnest (is that a word?) people you will ever meet. Gotta love the Rhoton's!

Savannah lost her first tooth! YIPEE!!

2008-04-05T19:06:00.000-07:00

I'm glad they were on Jay's side of the bed. You'll understand why after watching Shayde!

Daddy putting floss around the tooth

Torture is over!

Showing off what the Tooth Fairy left! Can you tell she dressed herself today?

Tagged - First Time

2008-04-05T18:23:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged by Megan. This is my first tag. I like reading other peoples, but not too sure if I like filling them out. Here we go...

The rules of the game

1) Each player answers the questions about themselves.
2) At the end of the post, the player then tags 5 people and posts their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

How long have you and your husband been together? 11.5 years.
How long did you date? 15 months. Forever in the LDS world.
Who eats more? Um...that would be Jay. He is a human garbage disposal!
Who said I love you first? Jay did and my response was, "Thank you!" How lame is that?
Who pays the bills? I do, but I wish he did!!
Who cooks dinner? Me. Jay brags on how good of a cook he was on his mission, but all he has ever graced us with is bean burros! Gas, anyone?
Who is more stubborn? That would most definately be me!
Who kissed who first? He kissed me first! It was after a singles fireside at EA. We were standing outside his Grandma's house. He is a fabulous kisser! :)
Who is more sensitive? Again...it's me.
Who wears the pants? Depends on who you ask! I'm pretty strong headed and usually have to have the last word on everything. Ask my poor family!
What was I doing 10 years ago? I was getting ready for my May wedding! Fun stuff!
What snacks do I enjoy? Diet Dr. Pepper w/ vanilla from Sonic and apples with string cheese
What would I do if I were suddenly a billionaire? I wouldn't worry about insurance or Savannah's medical bills! That would be a major stress reliever. Oh yea - PLASTIC SURGERY! Definately a tummy tuck - I have serious "twin skin" - not that anyone needed a visual.
3 bad habits? Diet Dr. Pepperaholic. Serious procrastinator and like Megan, I'm a face picker. Gross I know, but don't act like you don't do it too.
5 things people don't know about me.
I toilet papered my own house so that our neighbors wouldn't think it was me that did it.
I hardly ever stick my face under water while swimming. Too many rear ends in the water and I'm not totally convinced that chlorine works.
I seem to always stick my foot in my mouth!
I archery hunt with my cute hubby - that is something I NEVER would have done when I was younger!
I'm not as bad as Tiffany, but I have a little road rage. I consider myself somewhat of a honkaholic! If Jay is driving and I think somebody needs reprimanding I will reach over and honk for him. Jay has threatened several times to break my hand if I do it again! He loves me!

I tag Amber, Cami D. and Annie

The Two Tornados

2008-03-19T14:15:00.000-07:00

Jay has had the girls at home with him this week because they are on Spring Break. I will post pictures later, but it looks like a tornado has hit our home! The house looks like absolute CRAP, but oh how I would love to be a fly on the wall watching Jay being Mr. Mom. This morning Jay tried to get the girls to help him clean the house. Here is the conversation as Jay told it to me:

Jay: Girls, we need to go downstairs and clean the front room.
Shayde: Dad, I can't my throat hurts!
Jay: Yes you can. You can clean even if your throat hurts.
Shayde: Well, my brain hurts too and it is telling me I don't have to clean.
Jay: GIRLS GET DOWN THERE NOW AND START CLEANING!
Savannah: Well Dad, you better have your rear down there helping in 5 seconds or I am going to whip your tail end!

Got to love mouthy kids. Like I said - I'd give anything to be a fly on the wall. Guarantee Jay will have a new respect for stay at home Mom's by the end of the week.

PS - He has been too tired to make dinner this week. Hmmmm....I wonder why?

Temple Day

2008-03-08T14:15:00.000-08:00

Reilly's cute fiance, Megan Johnson ...soon to be Price

Reilly's fiance Megan took out her Endowments on Thursday. She is a really cute girl and is perfect for Reilly. It was dark outside so the pictures are not that great. We were super sad that Amy, Mike and their family couldn't make it from Virginia, but we thought of them this weekend.

Tiffany and Megan had problems making an "M"

Here we are saving a place for Amy

In honor of Mike...Flared Nostrils

The "Hole"

2008-03-05T09:47:00.000-08:00

This is really not blog appropriate, but since this is like a journal...AND because I don't want to forget, I have to post it. Shayde came home from school today and told me she fell on her va-jay-jay. The story goes like this:

Shayde - "Mom, I fell on the bar - right here (pointing to herself). I fell so hard and it hurt really bad.

Mom - "I'm sorry sister, that must of hurt"

Shayde - "Yea, it did. I went to the bathroom to see if it was bleeding - MOM IT WASN'T BLEEDING **pause** THERE IS A REALLY BIG HOLE. I think you need to call the doctor!"

I can't even tell you how hard I was laughing - I couldn't breathe. I tried to tell her that that is where babies come out of, but she insisted that Heavenly Father puts them in your belly and the doctor cuts them out. I just had to agree with her. Knowing my Shayde, if I told her where they really came from her WHOLE kindergarten class would know. And since I am not ready for the Kindergarten Cop, "boys have a penis, girls have a vagina" fiasco -- I just have to let it go. I know -- I am the worlds worst parent! Any volunteers to teach my kids about the birds and the bees?

Sonic FREAK

2008-02-28T11:40:00.001-08:00

For those who didn't know I am pretty much addicted to Sonic's Diet Dr. Pepper with extra ice and Vanilla. YUM. I used to stop every morning on my way to work -- I was soon on a first name basis with the morning crew -- Pathetic I know! Jay told Savannah that we didn't drink soda anymore and her tender response was, "Dad, Pam can make more soda." I then had to tell him that Pam was the lady that worked at Sonic. Jay thinks I need an intervention!

It was a sad day when Pam no longer worked at Sonic. My routine stayed the same until Johnny no longer worked there. I would only go to Sonic once a week to get their cup then I would refill that cup all week at Q.T.

I broke my cup today so I went to a Sonic next to my Chiropractors office. I ordered my usual and I got to the window to pay an to my suprise Johnny was there! He started to yell..."Pam it's Nicole...I told you it was her...I can't believe it. How are you doing, girl..." I took a few minutes to catch up with them. I was just as excited to see them ... and I got my drink 1/2 off since they still consider me a regular!!! Gotta love Pam and Johnny!

Utah Fun!

2008-02-26T10:14:00.001-08:00

Jay and I went to Salt Lake City at the beginning of February with our friends Shane & Shannon Rhoton and Chad and Amber Rhoton. We had a lot of fun. Jay and I stayed at my sister Tiffany's house. Tiff has a Mac computer and Jay, Amber and I took turns in the photo booth -- I seriously almost wet my pants from laughing. In case you can't tell who is who...

Nicole

The best one of Amber can't be posted because I was standing behind her in only a towel. Sorry Amber!

Jay...Isn't my hubby dreamy?

Prophet of God

2008-01-28T07:43:00.000-08:00

It goes without saying that President Hinckley will be so very missed. He was the cutest thing ever! I loved his humor and how much fun he made Conference. Today, Jay and I told the girls that President Hinckley died and went to Heaven. The girls were very understanding. Savannah asked how he died and we told her he was 97 years old. She did the dramatic ...uuuuhh -- that is as older than Sugar (her babysitters dog that just died). Then she said, "Mom, I miss Heavenly Hinckley." Shayde was quick to correct her to President, but it was cute.

I am truly grateful for the time that he spent as our Prophet! It's times like these that help you to reflect on your blessings and your testimony -- and I am thankful for both.

Girls Bedroom

2008-01-08T14:39:00.000-08:00

My friend Amber came this last weekend and we were finally able to start on the girls room. We only have a couple of things left to put on the wall and then it will be finished. I love it and more importantly the girls love it. Shayde woke up the day after and said, "Come on Savannah, lets go make our beds!" That right there made it worth everything.

AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!! I'm OLD!!!!

2007-12-23T08:34:00.000-08:00

I can't believe it...I turned 31 today!!! This age is worse that turning 30. I am officially in my 30's. CRAZY!

ST JOHNS REDSKINS!!

2007-11-25T09:11:00.000-08:00

Let me just start by saying -- I really don't care about HS Football anymore. It has been 12 years since I graduated. My brothers don't play anymore and I just don't care! With that said...Jay's family is from Thatcher and they call every time Thatcher and SJ play. Not to name names, but Mark and John Stevens constantly give me crap about how Thatcher is so much better than SJ. Yesterday I got to call Mark to let him know that SJ beat the school that took Thatcher's chance at State. Mark was a good sport --- "I was waiting for your call, Carol. I knew it was coming." He was funny. He was supportive of our win and only took one shot at SJ the whole time!! For those of you who don't know him -- one shot at SJ is a miracle! There is usually about 10. Good times!! At least for ONE year I get the honor of reminding Mark and John that SJ Redskins are one up on the Thatcher Eagles.

Family Pictures

2007-11-08T14:56:00.000-08:00

We had our family pictures taken by a photographer out of Prescott. She is AMAZING. Here are some of the pictures she took.

Isn't my Hubby so handsome?

Sisters always share secrets!

Daddy's Girls

Mom's little princesses

FOREVER FAMILY

JDRF Walk

2007-11-08T14:46:00.000-08:00

We participated in the JDRF "Walk to Cure Diabetes" again this year. It was awesome! We had a lot of friends and family not only walk, but donate and raise money to help our precious little Savannah Belle. There was over 26,000 people there and the walk raised 2.2 MILLION DOLLARS! Jay and I can't thank you all enough for your love and support.

Lots of People who love Diabetics

Attempt to Organize

2007-10-21T11:35:00.000-07:00

In honor of my friend Amber -- here is my first attempt at organization. Amber is a organizational freak and apparently our friend Tia is even more organized than Amber. I can't even wrap my mind around that but I've just met Tia not to long ago - so I've never been to her house and Amber doesn't lie. Anyway, Tia told me about a website called flylady.net. I've been on her site and hopefully with the help of Amber, Tia and Flylady -- some day I WILL be organized. Until then - one freakin cupboard will have to do!

DOG GONE

2007-10-15T20:35:00.000-07:00

Let me start from the beginning...

About two years ago Jay went on another deer hunt (shocker) in Mexico. I was a little peeved about this hunt to say the least. So I took the twins and went with my cousin Korey and his family to a rodeo outside of Globe. While we were there they were selling these cute puppies. The girls wanted one so bad. So being as peeved as I was I thought, "I am going to teach Jay a lesson. He wants to spend money on another damned DEAD animal -- well I'm going to spend money on a live one." So after dropping one too many Benjamin's on a dog we were on our way home.

When Jay got home from his trip we introduced him to the newest member of our family, Lady. To my misfortune, he didn't even give a crap! Basically, I spent too much money on something that I had to feed, pick up her crap, replant grass from holes she dug, and spent another Ben on a dog collar to shut her up.

Thankfully, my great friend Janet had her brother take Lady to a rodeo and he gave her to a really nice family in Montana. She will be with a loving family who will be able to give her as much attention as needed.

I've learned a few things over the past two years: 1) I am not an animal person. 2) As much as I hate to admit it - I prefer them dead. 3) Lie to your children about where their dog went. I have had to deal with at least 20 minutes of flowing tears every day since Lady has been gone. And where is Jay you ask? On another damn hunt!

So much for sticking it to him. What is that saying, "Vengence is mine, saith the Lord." (I'll keep that in mind next time)

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

2007-10-09T14:17:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends and Family,

It’s time for the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes. Last year was a big success. It could not have happened without the continued prayers, love and support of you, our family and friends.

At 16 months old, Savannah was diagnosed with Juvenile (type 1) Diabetes. Savannah continues to be insulin-dependent until a cure is found. Over the last year, Savannah has tolerated 200 shots and 3000 finger pricks. In the four short years since her diagnosis Savannah has endured 11,500 finger pricks and 3,700 insulin injections. Savannah is an Angel and takes 99% of these shots without even crying. She is one tough cookie that continues to bless our family with her strength and resilience!

We continue to believe in and support the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in their efforts to raise money to find a cure for Diabetes. Together we are making a difference in our children’s lives. We must do everything in our power to help find a cure for Savannah. It’s our goal to avoid the heart and kidney disease, blindness, amputation, and early death that is a reality for many people with juvenile diabetes. Finding a cure is completely attainable and within reach. We feel confident an answer will be available before she goes to high school.

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the #1 non-profit organization of diabetes research worldwide. One of JDRF’s largest fundraising events is the “Walk to Cure Diabetes.” This year our team, Savannah’s Angels, will be raising money for this cause. This year’s walk will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at Tempe Town Lake.

Here are three ways you can help make a difference for Savannah:

You can join our Family Team, known as “Savannah’s Angels,” which consists of family and friends who collect pledges and walk with us. If you would like to join us on the walk please visit http://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=extranet.personalpage&confirmid=86885894
Send your donation and contact others in your circle of family and friends to donate as well. Contact us and we will send you a pledge form or you can visit https://walk.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=walk.supportwalker&walkerid=86885894
You can send our family a tax-deductible contribution in any amount, made payable to JDRF. We will deliver any donations in Savannah’s honor the morning of the Walk.

Our family is deeply grateful to you for helping us reach our goal of raising $5,000 this year.

Great White Hunter

2007-10-06T20:34:00.001-07:00

This is Brandon's first deer! Great job Brandon! Uncle Jay and I are proud of you. Korey (Brandon's Dad) just called and gave us the story of his boy's first hunt. He had his whole family with him today for his hunt. Every time a shot was fired, his brother Preston was sitting in the truck with his fingers crossed on both hands. When Kayleen got the call that Brandon got the buck, they started to drive toward Korey and Brandon. Preston looks at his mom and says, "I'm so damn proud of my brother!" Ditto Preston.
We love you guys!

Proud Wife

2007-10-06T17:13:00.000-07:00

I have to take a moment to brag on my cute hubby! It's not often so brace yourselves. My husband was very helpful around the house today. Helped clean, gave Savannah all her medicines and helped with yard work when his back was hurting. We sat down to watch both sessions of conference. A little after the last session Jay was looking for his shaver. He couldn't find it...hence the extremely hairy face. Anyway, he called me away from my new digital camera (side note...I bought a camera that is banned from taking any picture of wildlife) to iron his Sunday clothes. MY CUTE HUSBAND WENT TO PRIESTHOOD SESSION WITHOUT ANY PERSUADING! I COULDN'T BE PROUDER OF MY MAN!!!

Spice Girls

2007-09-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

First, I need to apologize for the crappy quality of my picture. I had to take it with my cell phone due to hunting season. Evidently it is more important to take pictures of random animals than to capture precious pictures of your flesh and blood! Every hunting trip the digital camera disappears. When hunting season is over (if there is such a thing) nobody can seem to find the darned camera. Sick of hunting season? ...Anyone? ...Anyone?

Second, I have to tell you the reason for my title. Shayde got creative with the scissors during group at school and she "accidently cut her hair on purpose." Anyway, we went to our cousin Lacey's salon today and had the girls hair cut. Both of them got the A line hair style. Savannah is so excited that Shayde wanted her hair like hers -- she thinks she is so cool now. The cut looks so stinking cute on both of them. Anyway, Shayde looks so much like Posh Spice. She loves her new hair. I have caught her looking at herself in the mirror several times tonight. She is just enamored with her own beauty -- it cracks me up. Now on to our other Spice Girl ... Anyone who has ever spent a night with the Lopemans knows when Savannah wakes up her hair is a wild mess. So now she is our Scary Spice. They are too funny.

Hopefully when Jay gets back from his hunt we will be able to locate the camera and I will put a decent picture on here.

COMPLETE IDIOT

2007-09-09T14:19:00.000-07:00

My awesome interior decorator friend Amber came for a girls weekend. Our husbands are getting ready to go on a hunt so we were able to literally spend all day Saturday doing whatever the heck we wanted. We did a lot of shopping, but even more window shopping. There was this awesome little shop in downtown Mesa. The shop will go unnamed to protect my stupidity...I mean their identity. They have amazing home decor stuff. However, this stuff is amazingly OVER PRICED!!! Perfect expample of just how over priced this boutique is -- a day bed at JC Penny is on sale for $129. The Boutique sells pretty much the exact same bed for over $4000. Needless to say this was definately a window shopping store. Amber saw this really cute tu-tu...pink toulle with sparkles and lined with brown ribbon. It was absolutely precious! Amber announces that she just has to have it for her daughter. Other random ladies were commenting on just how cute it was, etc. Amber about choked on her own saliva when she saw the price of a cute tu-tu was $77!!! Amber quietly set the tu-tu down and made a quick exit. She barely made the escape! Unfortunately, I was not so lucky. The sales lady was so sweet...talking to me about my children...kindergarten (which we all know by now that I am not a fan of it and could complain about it for hours)...the 5 love languages...parenting...and what I could do to help Shayde transition to her new class easier. One thing I could do was buy her a cute little bag of halloween candy for her to take to her teacher. Her new teacher would "ooo and ahhh" over her and that would help to make her feel special. Shayde should feel special...her mother is a RETARD! I totally fell for the sales pitch and here is a picture of a $6 bag of candy corn!

Amber and I figured out that this bag of candy was marked up a little over 1600%! All I can do is laugh! Could I possibly be any dumber? DON'T ANSWER THAT!

The Sweet Faces of LIARS!

2007-09-02T21:50:00.001-07:00

I just wanted you all to take a look at the face of little FIBBERS! We were at Home Depot the other day to pick up salt for the water softner. The guy in front of us was taking so long -- he even made the rest of us wait in line while he ran out to his car for his wallet. Anyway the line continued to get longer and some guy started a conversation with the girls to help the time pass. He asked them if they were brothers. Shayde's response was, "No, our brother is in Heaven." Savannah wasted no time in adding, "Yeah, our brother died and he is in Heaven." You should have seen the look on all the peoples faces. I thought the poor cashier girl was about to shed some tears. I started to laugh and the people just gave me a wierd look-- I said I'm sorry, but that is not true! We only have the girls... they have never had a brother. Shayde stomped her foot and folded her arms very dramatically and said, "WELL, I WANT ONE!" It was funny, but very embarassing!

Kindergarten is OVER RATED!!!

2007-08-27T20:20:00.000-07:00

OK! I know I am not the only person who has had a hard time with Kindergarten and I hate to admit it ... but Kindergarten is kicking my rear!!!

Getting 2 kids + self ready is dang near impossible without my hubby. (Savannah is anything but a morning person)

A million pieces of paperwork for Savannah's diabetes

Two solid weeks of lunch with 200 plus 5-7 year old kids is my version of hell!

Good thing there are teachers who love their job and love other peoples children. They have patience beyond my comprehension. I would've dropped kicked a kid into the middle of next week by now. One of them would have been my precious little Shayde. She has sure pushed the patience factor to the limit. The whole school thing is new to her and it doesn't help matters much that Savannah is getting so much attention due to her diabetes. She has done better the last couple of days, but the first 1 1/2 weeks was absolutely horrible. She was completely obnoxious. She broke all of her crayons, told the teacher she couldn't count and that she didn't know her ABC's! Are you kidding me? She has been able to count in spanish since she was 3 thanks to Aunt TeeTee, but she wouldn't do it for the teacher. I got my first cold sore...never in my 30+ years have I had a cold sore! Leave it to Shayde, Savannah and Kindergarten to bring it out! Things will get better. Let's pray Mom doesn't flunk Kindergarten! :)

First Day of Kindergarten

2007-08-13T14:45:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that my babies started Kindergarten today! It just doesn't seem like they are that old! Jay and I were a little bit nervous this morning, but all in all it went OK. I cried a little when we left their classroom, but they were not sad to see us leave one bit. They were so excited and I know they will do just fine.

Ready to go to the bus stop! So CUTE!

Waiting for the Bus

Ready for the bell to ring!

Walking to Class

Big Girls @ their Desk

More birthday pictures.

2007-08-07T18:58:00.000-07:00

Savannah and Shayde in their shades
Say Cheese

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

2007-08-07T18:55:00.001-07:00

Here are just a few pictures from Savannah and Shayde's birthday party!!!

MY BABIES

2007-07-30T22:37:00.000-07:00

I can't believe it -- my babies turned 5 today. Time has flown by. They start school two weeks from today. I remember making so much fun of my sister Amy when Jaimie went to school. Amy cried and cried. I thought -- what a freak -- you get a break from your kids and you're crying about it?!?! What the...now I am the same way. Who's the freak now? I get all weepy just thinking about them going to school. I wish they would stay small forever -- until one of them throws a fit tomorrow and I will remember why school is a good thing.

Hairspray

2007-07-26T11:57:00.000-07:00

Ok! I am obsessed with the movie Hairspray! I love it -- love it -- love it. I have been to see it 3 times already. Pathetic, I know -- but I don't care. I went the first time with my friends MaLeisa and Melissa. The second time I took my Mom, Megan and my girls. The third time I took all the girls in my department as a group. It was so fun. It is the perfect blend of Grease, Footloose and Dirty Dancing. If you have a chance -- go and see it. Let me know what you think. Savannah says her favorite part is "when he kissed the fat girl." It was so dang cute!

Turtle

2007-07-13T21:21:00.000-07:00

This picture of Connor gives a whole new meaning to "peeking turtle!" :) Shayde @ the Phoenix Zoo trying to act like Bindy Irwin (Crocodile Hunter).

First Blog

2007-07-09T20:48:00.000-07:00

My sister Tiffany is trying to teach me how to blog -- at this moment I am not sure how I feel about blogging. This is a picture of Savannah and Shayde sitting on the end of Aunt TeeTee's bed. I love this picture -- rat nasty hair, panties and all -- doesn't get much cuter.

Forever, For Always, No Matter What!

Bawk....Bawk....CHICKEN!!!

GOING PRIVATE!!!

No Respect - Where's the LOVE???

Funny Girls

Church & H - E- Double L

Chlarson Christmas Card Photo

New Home

Another Trip to PCH

Another rip on our President

Best OBAMA Bumper Sticker...

Aunt Shannon Part Deuce

Aunt Shannon Photos

GO CARDINALS!!

BEST EVER

Little Trooper

Gift Revenge

Al Bundy

Majority Rules

Sad, yet Proud American

Kids DO listen...sometimes

Future Cheerleaders

Shayde's Prayer

The Women

McCain vs Obama

Summer Pictures

My Babies are 6

Funny Girl

Summer Vacation

PRANK CALLERS

10 YEARS...

Mother's Day Bitterness

Funny Girl

Bon Jovi Baby!!!

Savannah lost her first tooth! YIPEE!!

Tagged - First Time

The Two Tornados

Temple Day

The "Hole"

***Sonic FREAK***

Utah Fun!

Prophet of God

Girls Bedroom

AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!!! I'm OLD!!!!

ST JOHNS REDSKINS!!

Family Pictures

JDRF Walk

Attempt to Organize

DOG GONE

JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes

Great White Hunter

Proud Wife

Spice Girls

COMPLETE IDIOT

The Sweet Faces of LIARS!

Kindergarten is OVER RATED!!!

First Day of Kindergarten

More birthday pictures.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

MY BABIES

Hairspray

Turtle

First Blog

Sonic FREAK