Girls night out...on Friday the 13th. Bravery!

Below is a picture of Amber and Maddie trying on some knee-lenth Converses. We didn't buy them because they were a little pricey but it was fun to check them out anyway. I think they raised the prices on account of the holiday (Friday the 13th...........oooooooh!)



We went to a store that specialized in Prom dresses. The ladies at the desk were very ornery with us. It was fun trying on dresses though, until the hags informed us that they were closing up shop and we needed to leave. They didn't even bother ASKING nice!
It must be Friday the 13th or something!


We found this sign which is appropriate for Amber because she turns 16 in four days!
Well, after the mall, we stopped by the airport and watched the planes come in. We went behind some secured gate that we didn't know if we were supposed to go in or not. We were feeling brave because of the holiday and all.....so we decided to trespass. There's no way to appropriately explain to someone how invigorating it is to be so close to the planes as they are coming in for their landing. You are seriously just yards below them! The sound is so loud too! Anyway, it got dark fast so we decided to leave. That's when I became superstitous because all of the sudden, we found ourselves locked INSIDE the security barbed wire fences at the airport! Yikes! But luckily Amber had her phone on her (I left mine in the car...blast the bad luck!) and we called airport security and they unlocked it for us. Fright!

Jaden's Pinewood Derby

Here's Jaden at the derby. He wants me to let you all know why he's not smiling. His car kept on coming in third and fourth place and it was really frustrating him. I think he's too much like me in that he can be quite competitive at games. I was doing my best to get him to pose for me.....thus the very unenthusiastic thumbs up!


Doesn't he look great in his scout uniform?!

Tribute To Shania

Ok so if anyone knows me, they know that I have a slight obsession with Shania Twain. I think she is the best entertainer, has the cutest attitude and a huge heart. I've seen her perform in Salt Lake City as well as in Jacksonville, Florida and she is awesome!

Well, I faithfully consult my People Magazine each week and to my HORROR this last issue stated Shania and her husband, Mutt Lange are separating due to Mutt's infidelity with a longtime (so-called) friend of Shania's. In fact, this "friend" has been managing their chateau in Switzerland (which is where I believe Mutt has been hiding my Princess). What a hag! Even so, has anyone ever gotten a good look at Mutt? There's no other words to describe him but an 'ugly mutt!'

There's no doubt in my mind Shania will recover from this fortunate (for her) mishap. Just a minor bump in the road for someone FEMININELY STRONG like Shania. I think it's high time she burst back into the scene with some new material.....aimed at her ignorant husband who doesn't know what he's just given up! I wonder whose bed Mutt's boots have been under ... cuz clearly, he is no longer any man of hers!

Our trip to the Dakota's

We loved Mt. Rushmore! It is such beautiful country over there. There were a lot of wildlife around us and everything was green and beautiful! Jaden was dying to climb up the faces and find the city of treasure just like in the movie 'National Treasure 2'! I didn't have the heart to tell him it didn't exist.....

 

Above is a picture of the traveling gang. From left to right: Randall, Trisha, Hannah, Lindsey, Dad Brown, Lisa, Jaden, Matt, Maddie, Mom Brown, Kimmie and Deb. We are standing in front of Lake Pactola....somewhere in South Dakota. It is the prettiest lake I've ever seen with lush green foliage everywhere! Obviously my camera was on self-timer and I haven't cropped the pic yet....that's why we are crooked.

 

On the way home, we stopped in Wyoming to see Independence Rock and Martin's Cove. Unfortunately we didn't have time to hike up to the Cove but we did get to tour the visitor's center where the kids got to try their hand and pulling handcarts. It was a very spiritual place and there was a lot to read about what many pioneers went through to try and make it to the Salt Lake Valley. Thanks ancestors!!!

Ben's Graduated!

My brother Ben just graduated from the University of Utah Pharmacy school. This is a picture of him and his sweet wife, Nadja at their graduation luncheon.
Hard work pays off, Ben!!!!! You're the best!
Here is Ben with his wife and seven of his sisters. We think you are number 1! Love ya, Ben!
From left to right: Tiffany, Nadja, Ben, Tawnja, Guppy, Jen, Deb, Tracy and Karmen in front.

This is my Maddie! She's a beauty. Ever since I got my new camera for Christmas, I've done nothing but make my family pose for me!

Give me credit.........I'm trying!

Well, here is my attempt at blogging. After staving off everyone's queries as to whether I was 'to blog' or 'not to blog'..............I stave no more!
Thanks in part (OK, wholly) to my sister, Tiff for being patient with me and helping me through this difficult and tragic experience. I am seriously a computer retard so I apologize in advance if my layouts and such are dull and not to your liking!
With that being said, I'm glad to finally join you all and leave behind the horrible world of myspace!
Now, if I can only figure out how to add a guestbook or something exciting.........