Vacuum (I had to look up how to spell that!)

So Jarren threw away my vacuum. I will admit that it was on it's last leg, (and I have needed a new one for quite awhile) but I probably could have gotten a few more weeks out of it! Now, when I say that he threw it away, I mean he threw it on the ground (smashing it to bits...seriously, I'm still finding pieces everywhere) before he threw it away. That way I wouldn't be able to sneak out when he was at work, take it out, and vacuum with it until garbage day on Friday. So I guess Trey and I are going vacuum hunting this morning. Wish us luck.

LivN'Chic Boutique

Americana Tutu


Brown, Pink, Aqua Tutu

Spiked Strawberry

Minnie Mouse Tutu

Minnie Mouse Tulle/ Fabric Flower

These are a few of the tutus that are going to be available at the LivN'Chic Boutique. It is here in Vernal, and starts tomorrow and goes through Saturday. There will be other crafters there with Home Decor, Jewelry, and other accessories. It is at 882 W 1500 S. Be sure to stop by if you get a chance!

Here's to NOT looking like an Oompa Loompa

It's been getting warmer around here and I've been pulling out the capris. I got a good look at my legs the other day, and I am SO white! I decided that I needed to get a tan. Instead of actually tanning, and frying my butt off (plus I've had to have a few moles removed...some of them in unmentionable places....sorry bout the TMI!) I decided to just get a spray tan. They are supposed to last 7-10 days, and I figure I can get 2-3 spray tans a month for cheaper than regular tanning, plus I won't get fried!

I dropped the kids off at the neighbors and went to the salon. After getting all of the instructions from the girl, getting my lunchlady hairnet on, I was ready to step in. I pressed the start button, closed my eyes, held out my arms and waited for it to start. When it shot out, it surprised me so gasped and I opened my eyes and got shot right in the eyeball. I happened to have my contacts in so the spray got all over them. When I gasped I inhaled all of the fumes plus a little spray, and pretty much gagged for the rest of the time.

I got dressed and went out to the front was informed that I can't shower for 6-8 hrs, and that the full tan probably won't show up until tomorrow. So I'm sitting here, and I smell (it smells like burnt skin) hoping that I don't look like a little orange dude tomorrow!

Post for the Ogdens

The Girls


Showing his muscles!

The whole family (These were taken around Christmas)

Trey decided that they only way he would get his picture taken was if he was standing/sitting on this stool

Or tying his sister up with Christmas lights!

Whenever we do pictures Rylie always has to do her attitude poses.

And gives her cheesiest smile!

So the pictures loaded backwards. The ones from the bottom I did first, I still have to figure this whole blogging thing out! Jarren has gotten better with the BBQing. Although he hasn't BBQ'd lately because our sweet little dog (can you sense the sarcasim here) chewed through the cord on both the BBQ and our dutch oven. So you probably are still a better BBQ'er (but we'll just pretend that was never said! I'm glad that he'll probably never read this!)

We've decided that we need to take more vacations, and for one of them we'd love to come up and see you guys. I know I've said that before, but this time I really mean it! Hopefully we can plan something for this summer. Do you guys ever make it down into Utah? We could try to make it out to Provo or SLC or something. You guys are more than welcome to come and visit us here in Vernal (please try to contain your excitement) We even have a bedroom that is wheelchair accessable (sp?)

So I hope this has caught you up a little on us. I'll try to get some other pictures posted soon!

New Year: New Me (Well, An Updated Version)

As I was lurking among blogs yesterday (you know you all do it too!) I decided that I needed an outlet. An outlet where I could get out what I was thinking and feeling. The kids were running wild, and I decided that I needed more to my day than just saying: No, don't do that, don't hit your sister in the face, get down from there, etc. (You get the idea) Since I already have this blog, but have basically been ignoring it for the last 5 months or so, I'm going to put it to use again. There may be days that I update several times a day, or there might be times that I don't write for several weeks. I don't even know if anyone will read what I'm writing, but since I already feel better getting all this out I'm going to keep doing it. I don't even care if strangers comment about stuff, just comment. (Like I did on a strangers blog this morning. I hope she doesn't think I'm too crazy!) When I get ideas in my head, I tend to ramble, but just bear with me. There may be serious posts, and others you might be thinking WTH?!?!? So I'll just apologize now for those times.
I've decided that this year, I am going to devote more time to me. That might sound selfish, but I've pretty much ignored myself, and how I look ever since I had Rylie. As much as I might complain about the kiddos, I want to be around to see them grow up, so that means I've got to get it in gear and get healthy. Since about the beginning of the year, I've lost about 15 lbs. I've got a lot more to go, but it's a start.
I loaded up the kids in the truck and went to the store this morning to buy new makeup. I saw a commercial for a new mascara the other night from Cover Girl. Now I'm not usually one to buy into all of the hype that they have on these commercials, but hey this is a new me, and I need to try new things. I even bought a different color...other than black! So anyway, this new mascara is supposed to make your lashes 80% longer. I didn't really care about the longer lashes part, this was just the only brand that had the color I wanted. (All you Vernalites know how hit and miss the stores are out here) As soon as I got home I went into the bathroom to try out my new purchase (I also got some new eyeliner in the same color) I have to say that it actually looks like my lashes are longer! I'm really liking it so far (for the whole 15 minutes that I've been wearing it)
We're going to be doing crafts tonight at church, and I'm excited. I've still got to take the kids with me because Jarren is doing a side job, but I'm ok with that. I've never really gotten excited about church activities, but I've decided that since people don't always come to me, I've got to get out there and go to them.
Well, that's probably enough for today. If you've read this far, thanks for reading!