would you rather be pretty or smart????

I would like to tell you all reading this I feel like the smartest woman on the earth after watching this. Sure she probably gets more dates than I have in my life, but at least I own a map. I know I should feel bad for her, but as of yet I just can't.

you're too big, quit growing up!!

Today is Jacob's birthday and although it is exciting to have a big 6 year old in the family, I am a little sad. These kids just keep growing.



Last night we went to dinner at Cravings, were Austin was our wonderful server. On the way home Dave was talking to his mom and she asked if Austin was still in school. I butted in and said "he's a senior", although it came out proud it took everything I had to hold back the tears that were forming. When did Austin get all grown up. I can't even think about the fact that he leaves for his mission in barely over a year! I know I'm being emotional and he really is all grown up but this is HARD TO TAKE!



I just want to tell everyone what I was told a hundred times when I was young and quickly ignored because I didn't need any adult advice
"don't be so quick to grow up!"


Happy Birthday Jake (I found this picture yesterday and sure he's not even 2 in the picture - it is just me and Jake and I think we look pretty cute together!)

Happy Birthday to the LOVE OF MY LIFE!!

that's what my caller ID says when he calls,

"love of my life"!

Today is Dave and his twin brother Don's (Bart as his friends call him) birthday.

Happy Birthday boys!
(Tom, Dave, Don)


I am so lucky to be married to such a great guy. He is selfless and supportive. He loves me as much as I love him (actually I love him more, but we had to call a truce) and that's A LOT!! He is an amazingly patient person, which is a good balance since his wife and daughter ARE NOT!

We are so thankful to have him as the leader of our family. Thank you for all you do Dave! I love and appreciate you more than I could ever tell you!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

Happy Birthday Princess

Tonight was Makayla's birthday dinner and Papa and Grandma's house.

Great Grandma Kempton came to dinner too! She brought EVERYONE presents! We all got her new line of beach towel blankets!

Makayla's dad was still carrying on with his antics (see Megan's blog here) I worry that the ego has gotten to such an enlarged condition it may be very damaging to deflate the tumor in his head. Get well soon Curt!!!

not hot

Curtis has taken to shamelessly begging for people who read his blog to vote for him...

it's just sad. He even tried to "win them over" (?) with this picture. Boy he hates loosing,





too bad for him. Feel free to leave your condolences at the link above. (I hope his face doesn't stick like that!)

darth vader, captain underpants and a powderpuff girl

I went by Rhonda's today and told Meg I'd sit with the kids while she picked up Jake at the bus stop.

It was total mayhem!















the making of lord vader:

it's the middle of the night, seems like a good time to post a blog

What in the world do I have to talk about, I'm even more boring this week than last week!!! That is scary.

My highlight is my new purse oh I'm sorry "handbag", I'm trying to sound classier. (regularly $89 Kathy Van something or other, I got it for $22! I'm a sucker for a marked down purse!)


All my siblings have had exciting weeks -
Meg's family has been sick, well,


sick and now I hope well (did I mention she is watching Rhonda's boys 3 days a week and now Dave will be dropping off Jojo at nap time on Friday's till I get off work? She must be CRAZY).


I was Rhonda's back up #3 after she dropped Jake off to school. (Chad was in a meeting and Mom was unavailable - maybe Makayla is right???). She had a hard time, and I was glad she called me, it's nice to feel needed.

Curt has had his ego pumped full of steroids, so we are all laying low till his head deflates. He is having a contest to name his new software. I'm gonna need sometime (maybe when the sun is out) to think about that. I am on amazon.com as I type getting ready to buy Curt's new book recommendation. He's kinda like Oprah, but... um.... different.

Our little bro Austin, who has been my right hand man at work (when ever I can get him) has started a job closer to home at
Cravings in Queen Creek. He is a server, and I'm sure he is pulling down some nice tips now that he is reading "How to Win Friends and Influence People"! If you go in there, ask to be seated in hottie Austin's section!


We didn't go to family dinner on Thursday, it was Barbara's birthday. Jane and I took her to dinner at BJ's (their GREAT WHITE PIZZA <> is to DIE FOR). I think she said she was 25, huh?

Business hasn't picked up yet, so I also need to take Curt's advice and get my plans in gear while I have time.

Dave is home now. Good night!

Have a Great Week!!!!