Yes, I am actually posting about my tulips.
Yesterday I went on a Costco run to resupply the unnecessary mountain of candy that my work so generously supplies to my growing waist line. I have been wanting flowers REALLY bad lately. A couple weeks back Sam had brought me home not one, two, bunches of flowers. One a dozen roses, second some daisy's. That is where the love of fresh flowers started...so it's really Sam's fault. Do you like how talented I am at spinning that off :) Anyways, I saw these orange/yellow tulips and HAD to have them. It really was a matter of life and death. Plus the added bonus of the amazing Costco prize of $8....how could I not? So I add them to my ridiculously bulging cart of junk food...and strawberries. I found some make shift container to put them into water here at work. Then I realized what am I going to do with all these tulips while I am at the gym...I go there right after work? I decided to just bring them inside and shove them into my locker. I can't be leaving them in the hot car to wilt! Brandie so generously helped me carry in this bucket and the tulips. People did kinda stare inquisitively at the bunch of tulips and the white container, probably thinking, "what are those girls doing, don't they know this is a gym?" It was worth the hauling around considering how pretty they look in my living room. I feel a bit closer to Martha Stewart or Bree Vandicamp form Desperate Housewives.

lol.

Bran and I went to the Britney Spears concert this past Tuesday. I have to admit that I wasn't all that excited until I walked into the building. I have only been to two concerts one a county singer, very formal. Second an 80's rock band that I couldn't understand what they were singing. Sam played me their cd after the concert, I liked their songs, but had no clue that is what they were playing.
Brit was totally different, first off the show started with the Pussycat Dolls. I love them. I am a total girl-pop music lover, anything I can dance to. They were great. Their costumes were adorable, and they sounded great live. The crowd was an added perk to the concert, much more up my alley than the past two concerts I had been to. Dancing and singing along to the songs, it was so much fun. In between The Pussycat Dolls, the New York Circus put on a performance. Brit definitely knows how to pick her performers, they were really entertaining.
Finally Brit came on, the crowd went CRAZY. I can just imagine the feeling of ALL those fans screaming for YOU. What a rush. The hyped up crowd really made the atmosphere perfect. I had a really fun, very flamboyant guy next to me. He really made it fun. He was SO into it all. We danced the entire show, my abs were killing me by the end of the night. Brit was worth the wait and money, I was so sad when it was over. I could have danced all night. I loved getting ready with Bran before the concert. It reminded me I am not an old housewife just yet. Up next is Pink!!

Things are a changin...

There has been a lot of change in my family recently. Three of my five brothers are now out of state. John an officer in the Army training to fulfill his position as Medical Administrator, he will be in charge of military hospitals and doctors. Nate who joined the National Guard is in boot camp till Aug. He will be starting school in the fall to finish up his Bachelors degree then continuing onto Law School. Dave left on his mission to Carlsbad, California and is the happiest he's ever been.
So, it's just me, Ryan and Sam in state now. Ryan is in middle school, 8th grade. He’ll be trying out for the high school basketball team next year!! Sam is going to officially be out of grade school in two short months, and starting a football league.
I really miss having all my brothers in state. I really enjoy being the second oldest in my family, able to see everyone grow up and experience life. I am so proud of my brothers. They are such amazing boys that overcome any situation. I look up to them so much. I have really come to understand how important valuing time is, enjoying every minute you are given with family and friends. Life changes so quickly.

This hill, or should I say mountain side, was crazy!! You literally are sliding down the side of the mountain where the pipe line leaves a clearing in the trees. Aside from some slight back pain the next day due to the giant molehills that jerk your body around, it is a blast!! It is defiantly adult sledding. We tried to take Koen down the first part of the hill. He hated it. He was NOT a fan of the snow flying into his face and flying off the sled. So he sat in the car with grandma, who was not equipped well enough. Nate brought his two giant dogs, Ben a Newfoundland and Toby the Great Pyrenees who is 4 month in this photo. They loved it!! It made me sad that Boston our tiny 4lb. poodle was too tiny to handle the deep snow. I love the middle photo of Ryan flying off his sled. Luckily he is young enough not to feel that the next day. Sam on the other hand has not come to understand that he is no longer 18.....

Happy Birthday Man's!!!!!

Happy Birthday Alayna!!!!!!!

We dropped Dave off at the MTC last Wednesday.
Yay!!
I have never seen him more happy, he definitely had the "glow" about him.
I can't wait to hear about his experiences. If we can get him to write....

I am so proud of the example he has set for Ryan and Sammy, they look up to him SO much.
He is also a great example to me as to the power of the gospel. Seeing him grow into the man he is can only be described as a miraculous change. He is just now beginning to live up to his potential. He amazes me. Everyone who knows him can not deny the powerful presence he has. He isn't a big talker, but his spirit is very powerful. That, and his smile is what I think will make people interested in him and the gospel. People will want to know what is making him glow like he is without him saying a word.
I am just so proud of my little bro, I love him so much. I am so lucky to have 5 amazing strong brothers.

Happy Birthday Tawn!!

I love this girl.