O Christmas Tree...

Ok, So here is where I play my LITTLE game of catch up. I've finally uploaded the pics from my camera and I'm bored at work

So let the GAMES BEGIN!

I really enjoy Christmas but mostly, I enjoy decorating for Christmas. The girls were great helpers and couldn't wait to decorate the tree this year.

If you couldn't tell,

This is SERIOUS business!

The girls wanted it just right. (hence, the intense concentration on their little faces)

Faith was the Master of Ceremonies this year and rearranged all of the ornaments after her sisters went to bed, trying to perfect the tree just so.


Nicely done girls!

ABC Tag

A- Attached or Single: Attached (and happily so)
B- Best Friend: Joleen, Em, Candy
C- Cake or Pie: Cake (cheesecake specifically)
D- Day of Choice: Not at work...
E- Essential Item: Lotion
F-Favorite Color: Red
G- Gummy Bears or Worms: Gummy Worms
H- Hometown: Fallon, NV
I- Favorite Indulgence: Dessert- Cheesecake
J-January or July: July, I LOVE the summer
K- Kids: 3 crazy beautiful girls
L- Life isn't complete without: My WONDERFUL friends, family, and boyfriend.
M-Marriage date: NEVER!!!! ahaha... been there, done that.
N- Number of Brothers and Sisters: 2 sisters, 2 brothers
O- Oranges or Apples: Apples, pink lady's are my fav!
P- Phobias and Fears: Snakes!!! Eeww! Eeww! Eeww!
Q-Quirk: Bored at work=stealing other peoples phones and taking random pics of myself and applying them as wallpapers, etc.
R- Reason to smile: Anytime my kids giggle at the same time and I don't know why.
S- Season of Choice: SUMMER!!
T- Tag 4 people: Joleen, Aubrey, Alisha, Tracy S.
U- Unknown Fact about me: unknown for very good reasons
V-Vegetable: Green beans and Spargus. hehe.
W- Worst Habit: Not saying things when I should sometimes.
X- X-ray or Ultra Sound: Have had both
Y-Yogurt or Yo-Yo: I'm so sick of yogurt
Z- Zodiac Sign: Virgo

SOLD

Thats right! I can't really believe it myself.

I had my house on the market for just a little over 30 days and now we have to be out by January 16th. Left with a wide range of emotions and not much time to pack, its sure to be a busy and exciting new year for us.

We will be without a home for at least 30 days but we'll be staying with family here until I can finalize a home in Reno.

So there it is... thats some of my BIG news. Still more posts to come.

Hope everyone is recovering from Christmas and getting ready for the New Year!

We're goin' to ROME

First, I know I haven't posted in awhile and I have a lot of catching up to do. I haven't made the time to sit down at my computer and download pics from my camera. But when I do, I'll play catch up. I have lots of news.

Second,

Remember when I won that race in Vegas? Well, the whole time I was racing I had some great motivation. Taylor had said that if I won that we would go on a trip somewhere. That somewhere ended up being ROME!!

I'm so excited! ok... and a little overwhelmed. I have never been to Europe or had to experience a language barrier. Not to mention, Rome has SOO much to see. Regardless, it will be an adventure of a lifetime.

You know what they say, "When in Rome..."

One Hell of a Weekend

On Wednesday dad and I drove all the way to Vegas only to find 2 days of rain waiting for us. no racing. just waiting. It gave dad plenty of time to "fix" all the little things he's never taken the time to fix. I had the time to practice my reaction times on our practice tree (those are the lights that are used to start a drag race). It was ok though because we had a good weather forecast for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come on sunshine!

Did I mention that it was COLD at night! Being the die hard racers that we are, we sat in the stands on Friday night after we had both lost just to see how the days finals would turn out. No big wins yet but we still had 2 more days of racing. Keep your fingers crossed.

Saturday rolls around and the weather is beautiful!! 70 degrees, no wind, perfect racing weather. I spent the whole day either waiting in my car to run or standing by my dads car for his runs. I was entered in 2 classes and my dad was in the 3rd class. My car fits 2 categories so I could race in both the Sportsman and Pro classes. This meant I had a busy weekend but thats what I was there for.

Saturday night:

16 hours of racing later I had made it to the finals in Sportsman and was able to bring the WIN home!! I was so excited! I don't race much at all anymore and it was so neat to show up to such a big race and win one of my classes.

This meant that I could finally have a drink and boy, did I want to CELEBRATE!

Sunday night:

14 hours of racing later I won the BIG one! Bigger trophy, Bigger check!

This was a weekend that I'll never forget.

Oh So Thankful

Here is a little list of (and I do mean little because there are SO many) things that I am THANKFUL for this holiday season.

1. My very healthy, very sweet, very beautiful girls

My girls are my world all wrapped up in perfectly huggable packages. I couldn't have asked for more thoughtful and loving children. They brighten my day with their pretty little smiles and make me laugh til my cheeks hurt with their innocent fun and great sense of humor. They keep me grounded yet push me to excel in every area of my life just by calling me Mom.

2. My family and all of their unconditional love

1st of all there is my Mom. She is the grounds by which all others are measured. I have so much to learn from such a successful business women and so much to live up to from such a lovely mother. She has the ability to gently lift me up and point me in the right direction when I feel that I've lost my way. Never condemning or judging just patient and full of unconditional love.

Dad, you've been there by my side. You too always pointing me down the right path. You are the best teacher of life's lessons and have a way of always making things seem so simple (not worth getting all worked up about...right?). Although I don't always choose the smoothest road you stay with me to help ease the ride along the way.

My sweet older sister, Denise. (Oh, this is where I start to tear up...seriously!) You were my guardian angel in disguise. You protected me, nurtured me, taught me and LOVED me. Looking back I see how you selflessly threw yourself in front of me always trying to save me from any harm. You are a rock. So secure and strong. I miss you more than you know and wish that I had not taken advantage of your presence for all those years, for I would give anything to have you back.

3. My love

Taylor, My life has been so blessed and happy since you've joined me in it. I had wondered for so many years if happiness like ours really existed. You have taught me how to love again, how to open my heart and accept your love in return. Knowing that I have you by my side has given me the confidence to expand my life outside of my previous boundaries. You've helped me to grow much more than you know. I'm thankful to have such an incredible man in my life who, despite an overwhelming amount of demands pulling you in every direction, always takes the time to make me feel special.

4. My friends

You know who you are. True friends are one of life's rarest gifts and because of this I feel very wealthy. I have a great support network of people who love me for who I am (quirks and all). Never having to feel alone, you listen to my stories both good and bad, giving me advice and perspective. I try to let you know how much you mean to me but I always feel like its never enough. You do so many things for me, often unexpected but always appreciated. Thank you for being you and all that you do.

As anyone can see, I'm a very lucky girl

I'm thankful for all that I have

Annie...

Annie Oakley that is...

We took Candy's little 9mm out for some target practice the other day. I don't usually promote handguns in homes of small children, but there is something to be said for protecting yourself too.

Candy had never shot it before but is now well versed and comfortable with handling her little GAT!! haha

I sure hope no one is planning on going for a walk on the other side of that hill.

Not a bad shot for 30ft out.

FYI- Its really not a good idea for anyone to stop by our house unexpected after dark. It could be a really bad thing.