my new obsession

I love the exciting and forbidden novels by Stephenie Meyer, the Twilight series. You have to read them, I have never been so intrigued and entertained, except for the harry potter world, but twilight books put me under a spell and i am still magically intertwined with these characters and their story, these books are like an addictive drug, read it I know you will love it.

Life is good....at the moment.

I love my new job. I work from home as a reservationist for a great airline, Jetblue Airways. I have great flying benefits and a good PT job for a company I believe in.

I have to say "The Gray's" are doing well lately. Tommy was promoted at work and my daughter is learning and speaking well, and is so much fun to be around. Naomi is 2 and is so polite, she loves to say thankyou, please, and I am sorry. She is such a considerate 2 year old. I will say life is good right now. We love our neighbors and our ward. We have been able to do alot of traveling. We will be going to Aruba in August. We are very excited about that trip. I am grateful for what we have and for the good friends and family that are in our lives. We love each other and we are trying to better ourselves. WE feel blessed! Thanks for being apart of our lives.

Wicked

I just had the chance to see Wicked, the musical in LA last night. WOW!!!! is what I have been saying since last night. The music and the words, the actors and the wonderful creative characters, sets and company was worth every penny. I went with my parents last night and we had really good seats. I have been looking forward to seeing Wicked for a long time. These actors were funny and BOY could they sing! Elphy had an amazing voice as well as Galinda. They were so enjoyable! I think I really enjoyed this better then Les Mis or Phantom. This is a must SEE! FYI, when you leave the Pantages theater, exit the far left east of the building and you can meet the actors and get their autographs outside.

I love musicals they are so powerful and just make you feel like... wow you are apart of something great. These actors really pull the audience in and make you feel apart of their "ride" experience. It is a roller-coaster of perfect pitches amd harmonies. This is a must see, go!

FINALLY...

I DID IT! I will be walking among the other graduates on April 27 at the new Utah Valley University next month. I am so excited to graduate with my AS in Social Work and in Behavioral Science. It is such a good feeling.

as a little child

Lately I have really understood the meaning of becoming as a little child. When Jesus commanded us to become as little children, I think I know what he means. Children are so loving and forgiving and accepting and friendly, and I could go on and on about the positive role models children can be. My daughter is so loving and happy and energetic and wants to feel loved and safe and feel peace. Sometimes when my husband and I get into an arguement and our vocies get louder, she says, No No No, shshsh. Be still, I feel she is trying to tell us. I know we are not perfect parents and we might have a tiff here and there, but she knows that it is not necesarry to argue or raise our voice or be hard/rude or mean to another person. We need to try and become like our children. Children are perfect to a certain age and understanding. I love it when my daughter tries to help me and tries to tell me she loves me and hugs me and gives me kisses at anytime. Why can't we as adults be more willing to forgive quicker and to be more kind and loving and willing to talk to complete strangers by saying hello or smiling more. Children are the reason for this strong message, love one another as I have loved you.

Holidays

I don't know what it is, but the holidays are making me CRAZY and annoyed. Some days I am cool and I feel like yeah its almost xmas and wow wonderful the lights and everyone is usually more kinder and friendlier (sometimes). But, I find myself getting depressed too this time of year, maybe it's the wayyyyyy tooooo chilly weather in Utah and the absence of the warm sun, and I hate the fact I could slip at any minute on black ice when I am doing errands and trying to juggle my baby in one hand and my purse and groceries in the other. Why are we all so obsessed with the holiday season, I feel the sudden urge to want to buy meaningless cheap decorations that will be displayed wrong and probably end up broken soon. Why is it I want to buy things I don't need or really want. I eat too much and bake too much... My hubby gets a little BAAAHHH HUMBUG too this time of year, I think he gets more stressed then I. He doesn't want to travel usually and he doesn't really like all the lights and glitter. He hates it when there is xmas decorations and music being paraded everywhere before Thanksgiving and right after Halloween. I am feeling some of his pain here. I feel so guilty if we are not buying all expensive gifts and going to see family, because I want too, butt by golly things are expensive! Some of my friends are saying, how come you are not going to go shopping on Black Friday? Well, I don't want to fight off the crowds or deal with car rage and parking spots. I don't care if I don't have the latest gadget (playstaion 20? hehehehehe) for 75% off, I want to be at home relaxing. Well maybe I am feeling a little like Scrooge, but yeah, can you blame him??????

our kitty

My baby naomi is almost 2, she is so funny and loves to wiggle and dance. Her favorite music to listen too, is the early sounds of the Jackson 5, swing music, backyardagains, or the broadway hits. She is such a ham too. She loves to be chased and to try on my clothes and shoes, she loves to lay and roll around on all the clean clothes, and eat snacks from her bowl, she is such a cute kitty. I love my baby girl!