Relay for Life

Some of you may know about my friend Rashelle. She was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma back in November. She has completed chemo and continues to be a positive example for us all. One of her greatest friends, Marie, decided that for Christmas this year she would put together a team for the Queen Creek Relay for Life in honor of Rashelle. (WE were Team R-Bug, Rashelle's nickname.) There were so many of us friends that we almost had to put together 2 teams! This past weekend was our time to relay! We had way too much fun! Many tears were shed, either sad or because we were laughing so hard, but overall, it was an experience none of us will soon forget!

3 friends of mine who participated in the "Survivor's Walk".

Jodi Meadows with her mom, Chrys, a survivor of Breast cancer. Chrys is in my ward and I am so glad she came! I have admired her for many years now, and continue to be amazed at her courage, wisdom, and overall attitude for life.

Jodi, Chrys, Lezlie, and Geoff B. (Lezlie is also one of Chrys's daughters who came to watch and support her mom.)

The Spence Family

Kahmeah, Marie (our team captain), Justin, and Cooper

Check out the shirts- Rashelle designed them and then we sold them for a fundraiser. Aren't they AWESOME!?! (If you're interested, we are placing another order!)

This is Marie and I starting our walk at 4:00 a.m. Nobody had signed up for this time slot so Marie and I fulfilled it. Overall, I walked 7.25 miles! The weather was perfect the entire time. We had so much fun eating, dancing, eating, playing volleyball, eating, walking, chatting like only girlfriends can do, and of course, eating! We started packing up around 5:30 a.m. and left after closing ceremonies which were at 6:00. I definitely want to do this again next year!

I need everyone's help!

Hey friends, family, and all blog stalkers! (Just kidding!) I am currently in the market for a new vacuum. Ours blew up on Saturday and we've been shopping ever since. I need to know what kind of vacuum you have and if you really love, like it with minimal problems, or have one that nobody should ever have to deal with. PLEASE leave me some comments because I need to vacuum my floors once again! (But a big thank you to Steph who came and vacuumed with her vacuum last night!)

And don't you dare answer "because" or it gets worse!

This is what a day living with my 3 year old, McKade is like. I love him to pieces, but seriously, this needs to be stopped!

Why is it morning? (That’s usually the first thing we hear out of him each day.) Why is it still dark? (Why aren’t you still in bed if it’s still dark?) Why isn’t Daddy in bed? Why does Daddy have to go to work? Why do we need money? Why do we eat cereal for breakfast? Why are you still tired, Mommy? Why do cows eat hay? Why does Dallin go to school? Why does he take a backpack? Why are you not putting your socks on with your shoes? Why are we late? Why are you driving so fast? Why are we behind that black truck? Why do we have to come home? Why are you showering? Why do we have to stay out here? Why are you locking the door? Why is there a door on the closet? Why does Tyli smell like poop? (Why don’t you go change her!) Why is your blowdryer so loud? Why do you have to do the dishes? Why are they dirty? Why do you use that towel? Why are you sweeping? (For the second time already today!)Why do we have to pick up Dallin from school? Why are we behind a red car? Why are you driving so slow? (Ever heard of a school zone, kid?) Why do we have to come home? Why can’t we eat lunch yet? Why do we need to eat? (Aren’t you the same kid who’s asked for lunch for the past hour and a half?) Why do I like sandwiches? Why can’t you buy (soda) pop? Why can’t we go to Burger King? (He actually calls it Hamburger King.) Why does Chim Chim (our dog) jump on me? Why is he going pee in the grass? Why are you talking on the phone? Why do you have to talk to her/him? Why does Dallin always play Mario Cart? Why are you getting angry? Why can’t we have candy for a snack? (You can actually insert this about 100 times because it’s actually said all day long!) Why is it quiet time? Why are you needing a 5 minute time-out from me? (5 minutes isn’t long enough!) Why do you want Daddy to come home? Why are you making dinner? Why did you put that in our food? (It’s garlic salt- it’s nearly impossible to make garlic bread without it!) Why is that food smoking? (steaming.) Why isn’t Daddy home yet? (I don’t know- I think he’s avoiding all of the questions!) Why do I have to wash my hands? Why did you give me so much food? Why can’t I have more dinner? Why can’t we have bessert (dessert) yet? (It could be because none of us are finished with dinner or the fact that we only have dessert on very rare occasions!) Why does Daddy always go to the bathroom when he gets home? Why does he take so long? (Sorry Honey, I’m trying to give everyone a real perspective of my day! I think he takes so long because he too is already tired of answering these questions!) Why is it getting dark outside? Why am I tired? Why can’t we go to bed? (Because it’s only 6:30! and I’m not waking up this early again tomorrow!) Why are we not going for a walk? Why do we have to take a bath? Why is the water cold? Why can’t we have more water? Why can’t we splash? Why can’t we drink it? Why do we have to get out? Why is Chimmy hitting the door? Why didn’t you feed him yet? Why do we have to go to bed? Why aren’t we reading scriptures? Why are we reading scriptures now? Why do we have to fold our arms? (really, we have said prayers every night long before he was born, and we say them several times throughout the day too!) Why is it Tyli’s turn? Why are we going to bed? Why is it nighttime?

Really, in all fairness, I have to say this is only about a fourth of his questions he asks in a day. I'll dave his "How..." questions for another time!

I Won!!!

In my life, I have entered many sweepstakes, contests, drawing, so on. I do have to say that it is a very good thing that I don't gamble, as about 99.9% of the time I have not been the "chosen winner." This even includes twice, yes, my friends, two times of going to Round Table, a monthly District adult leader Cub Scout Meeting, and after adding my name for the early bird drawing, been the only one who didn't get chosen for a prize! (TWICE!) How do I know this? Well, because both times they announced that there was only one ticket left, but the prizes were all gone! (they did add a "sorry to whoever you are!" for that, leaving me feeling non the better!) Anyways, the news...

On March 19th Cauley and I went to the Macy's Pre-Grand opening sale at the San Tan Mall. We purchased our tickets through his track team as their fundraiser, entered into the drawing for four different prizes with the biggest being a $500 shopping spree, and shopped the whole store. I won't bore you with the purchases we got for a really good deal that day. Well, yesterday I got a phone call from Macy's telling me I was one of the 4 big winners.
"Is this a joke?" I asked.
The lady on the other end sounded insulted. "NO. Your name was chosen as one of our sweepstakes winners."
Now, before any of you start thinking I won the $500 pot, please be advised that I did not. I did however, win a facial. Yes, I get a FREE 30 minute facial, which, coming from Macy's probably is worth $500! On top of that, I was told that I have won another prize as well, but can't be told what over the phone. I will receive that after my facial. Knowing my luck is only so strong, I am looking forward to collecting my free lipstick or eye cream which I will probably never use after my facial is over!
I cannot begin to tell you how ecstatic I am about my winnings!

Where we're at...currently

Well, things have moved fast for us in this whole buying a new home business, but I guess not quite fast enough for me. We supposedly maybe would be signing to close 2 weeks ago on Wednesday, but no. Instead, because the silly Title company wouldn't provide title (yah, I know, unheard of, right?) they got fired and a new title company was hired. They had to redo most everything so it was all in the new title company's name, so once again we've been given a day possibly to close. I am not holding my breath for Monday to sign though! Plus, after that, we have to give them 3 days to get everything recorded before we get our keys, so once again, I am playing the part of a very impatient mother who is trying to get her home and kids ready to move.

One of the reasons I am so ancy is because everyone has told me NOT to potty train Ty until we move, which we didn't plan on, but she has decided she would do it on her own. Since yesterday she'll announce she has to go, run to the bathroom, strip, and go on the potty. She thinks it's hilarious, I think it's wonderful. However, I don't want to deal with this right now. (I know, I am a very bad mom!) She isn't 100% consistent, which, why should she be, nobody taught her! I am afraid to put her in panties and have to deal with that whole "mess."

Another reason is I need my new washing machine. Ours doesn't wash anymore, just soaks the clothes in dirty water. Gross huh? Yah, I am needing that new washing machine! (I'm also using it as an excuse to not do laundry!)

Ok, so there is a quick update. I'll let you know when and if we actually ever close. Pray for us!