Jaakson's Kindergarten Graduation....

Jaakson's last day of school isn't until June 3rd but they already had the kindergarten graduation. Here are some of the pix and videos we took. My baby boy is getting so big!!! I'm so proud of all the hard work he has put in with his teachers this year! Jaakson knows how to read, write, spell, and do basic math! Jaakson's teacher is a very patient and dedicated teacher. We are so grateful for Mrs. Williams! As I watched the graduation ceremony, I was so proud of the little man Klint and I have raised. Jaakson is a special boy and we love him so much!They sang several songs but these 2 were our favorites!

I peed a little bit when I watched this...

http://scoop.today.com/_news/2011/04/22/6512486-britney-spears-huge-in-afghanistan

Had to share!

If you love your kids, help make a difference for someone else's kid in need!

I first met this family a couple months ago when they came into my salon for haircuts. A young couple with a handsome 2-year old son walked into the salon, pushing him gently in a stroller. I noticed their son had a helmet on and occasionally would scream unless his father continually kept the stroller moving. I overheard the mother tell my co-worker their story: that their son suffered from seizures caused by epilepsy. Through different medication and etc. They had made the seizures decrease signifigantly but, if I remember correctly, he still has about 20-25 seizures a day and his development is stalled at about an 11-month old child's.
Tonight I cut the father's hair at my salon, not recognizing him at first without his wife and son. As we talked, I asked him if he had children and he said he had a 2 1/2 year old son. I asked if his son was active and wanting to go outside a lot, because today was so sunny and nice. He said that his son doesn't really understand that yet because he has seizures and a form of epilepsy. It clicked and I made the connection, remembering his sweet son and let him know I had seen them in the salon before and knew their story. I asked how he was doing and if the doctors had figured out a better way to help their son. The father said they had just taken him recently to specialists in Cleveland because Primary Children's couldn't figure out what exactly they could do to improve their son's situation. The doctors in Cleveland found that their son needs brain surgery because he has a malformation in his brain. I inquired about how they were going to go about doing that and he let me know they it is really expensive to fly back and forth to Cleveland so much and so they are having a bake sale this Saturday morning in Orem at the old Albertson's/Ridley market parking lot! I asked if he had a website or etc that I could check out and pass on, which they do!

www.beatingepilepsy.blogspot.com

*Please, please check out this site and donate anything you can. Even a little, from a lot of us could help this sweet family! Go to the bake sale and buy something if you live in this area!!! This family's humble story touched my heart and I just know that when my children have had the flu or croup how heartbroken I was for them and how frustrated I was that I couldn't take their pain away. Let's do what we can for them!

"To whom much is given, much is required."

Most of us have generally, very-healthy children. We are very blessed and should help bless others in any way we can.

Thanks for reading, my friends!

Baby #3!

5 1/2 months pic! This pregnancy has been a litle more exhausting! Running around after a 5 and 3 year-old will do that. Plus, I'm also hitting 30 this summer!

Leggings? Appropriate or not? I can't decide...

What are your thoughts? So, I'm almost 30. I don't have the perfect body but I like to layer leggings with a long blouse/tunic. A sweet co-worker of mine (who is 10 years younger than me) admitted that leggings are for teenagers and that's it. I love her honesty. But I also like leggings. And my other concern is, are leggings too revealing? Too "Naughty Sandy" from Grease? Do tell.

GREAT NEWS!

My most favorite Zumba instructor, Allison, is offering classes now in addition to her gym classes! I've been to a lot of Zumba classes with different instructors and I can easily say Allison is my all-time fave! QUALITY, all the way!!! Best music, dancing, workout, personality, and energy!!!! You definetely get your workout and your money's worth! Check her out and let me know if you want to go with me! Her blog also shows her schedule, at Gold's Gym and 24 Hour Fitness.

http://zumbaforever.blogspot.com/

Some of my favorite things right now.....

Now that it's fall and winter is around the corner, my hobbies are more of the indoor, hibernating kind. I love this time of year! So, as one of my favorite actresses Julie Andrews sang, "..these are a few of my favorite things!
I'm a total GEEK for the Broadway show, "Wicked!" As much as I've been listening to the soundtrack w/the original Broadway cast you would think I was sick of it. I'm not; I love it more and more everytime I listen to it! If you love musicals/Broadway and you haven't checked it out yet, I URGE you to check it out.

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I have Netflix (LOVE it!) and I just started watching "Pushing Daisies." The perfect way to describe it is that it's a mix of Edward Scissorhands and Dr. Seuss flavors. Very fun and clever! Check it out if you need a good laugh.

Klint and I LOVE fall! The colors, the air, everything! We tried our best to take cute family pictures and although they aren't traditional, I love them! Here are a few of our favorites from our little photo shoot last month...






It's official. Halloween is our family's favorite holiday. We had such a fun time this Halloween! It was raining cats and dogs, too! This was the first year Jaakson wanted to stay out later to go door-to-door! He was a trooper! They all looked so cute. And by "they" I also mean Klint. Klint LOVES Halloween.




I love candles. My sister brought SoHo Living candles to my attention. Vanilla Flower and Vanilla Truffle are amazing! AND they last forever...

Reading! What would I do without reading late into the night?! It's the only time it's quiet and I get my "Me" time. I finished a few easy read my Mom lent to me but now I have nothing left! Suggestions please! The last good novel I read was "Rebekah" from the Women of Genesis series and "Enchantment," both by Orson Scott Card.

Amish Friendship Bread. Amazing!!! I finally got a starter bag from my friend a month ago and begged my sister to give me one of her starter bags. It's that good! Here's a link to a good recipe for the starter: http://www.food.com/recipe/amish-friendship-bread-and-starter-153 *NOTE: instead of a bowl, use Ziploc gallon bags! Stick to the 10 days!!! It's worth it!

Bigfishgames.com. I'm a TOTAL PC nerd during this time of year. I'm borderline Hermit. This site has fun, cheap games that range from easy to challenging. PLUS, you can play any game for an hour before you buy it. This is another thing I do if I don't have a good book to read at the end of the day.

Oh! How Fall, how I love thee! I could go on and on but I'll spare you. What are you looking forward to this fall/winter?