25 Random Things

I was also Tagged on Facebook. I thought I would post it on my blog as well since some of my friends and none of my family are on Facebook. So sorry if you've already read this.

1. I've lived in Utah my whole life.
2. My first name is Mary.
3. I love to make crafts-any kind. I go to Hobby Lobby daily.
4. I was blind as a bat until I had Lasik eye surgery 3 years ago.
5. I have a terrible sense of direction. I'm surprised I don't get lost in my own neighborhood.
6. I have a horrible memory. I have to write everything down. I'm also terrible with names.
7. I'm sensitive to smell I can smell some odors a mile away. Some perfumes, candles, or strong smelling foods make me gag.
8. I'd rather be cold then hot. My body doesn't tolerate being over-heated well.
9. I'm hypoglycemic.
10. I love sleeping. I love going to bed early. I love sleeping in. I love taking naps.
11. I hate to fly. I hate being in small spaces.
12. I get dizzy when I lay flat on my back. I have a butt-load of pillows on my bed to help me sleep.
13. My Husband is my best friend and soul mate.
14. In highschool I had my jaw wired shut for 2 months.
15. I hate watching scary movies alone. I hate being home alone.
16. I don't like vegetables.
17. I'm addicted to Pepsi and refuse to drink horrible tasting diet sodas.
18. I was kicked out of 3 high schools in 1 year, but later returned to graduate from BHS.
19. I watch just about every reality show there is on TV.
20. My favorite type of music is "Oldies" I love the Temptions and the Supremes.
21. Small animals like mice freak me out. I don't like cats either.
22. I see a Psychic regularly.
23. I enjoy reading Self-Help books.
24. I would play on the computer all day if I could.
25. I almost didn't make it to the hospital with my last baby. My labor was so quick I had to experience Child Birth naturally. Not fun!

5 Things

My friend Mandi tagged me. She is an old friend from Middle School, we found each other on Facebook and have been keeping in touch through blogging. Mandi, your so cute, thanks for the tag:

5 Things I was doing 5 years ago:

1. I was taking care of Olivia who was 3 and Damon who was 9 months old.
2. I was on a strict diet and working with a Trainer.
3. I was going to Jazzercise classes 3 or 4 times a week.
4. We were still living in our first home. We built this home in West Jordan while we were engaged.
5. We thought we were done having kids. (Jasmine had other plans for us.)

5 Things on my to-do list TODAY:

1. Make appointment to get nails done.
2. Call a few Preschools.
3. Watch Damon carefully since he is not feeling well and almost had to get an IV today.
4. Put gas in the mini-van. Yes, I drive a mini-van and proud of it! (Not really I drive John's Acura any chance I get.)
5. Try to figure out what's for dinner.

5 Things I would do if I had a million dollars:

1. Pay off house.
2. Get a new car.
3. Buy a summer home
4. Pay for kids college.
5. Finish the basement and yard.

5 Places I've lived.

1. South Jordan, UT.
2. West Jordan, UT.
3. Riverton, UT.
4. Park City, UT.
5. West Valley, UT.

5 Jobs I've held:

1. Account Manager for Discover Card Financial.
2. New Accounts also for Discover Card Financial.
3. Loan Auditor for Crossland Mortgage.
4. Receptionist/Office Assistant for Erik Laver Success Systems.
5. Sales Associate for Bakers Shoes.

5 Things I want to be doing in 5 years.

1. I want my house to be totally finished. Since we just built it, we still have the yard and basement to work on.
2. I want to be done decorating my house and to be done buying furniture.
3. I want John to continue to be self-employed and to continue loving it!
4. I want to go back to school to learn Photography or Decorating.
5. I want my family to be healthy and strong.

5 People I tag:

1. Danielle
2. Tiffani
3. Yvette
4. Heather
5. Gina

Chinese New Year

Happy New Year!

Today we spent the afternoon with The Nguyen Family celebrating Chinese New Year. We enjoyed a nice lunch and we exchanged little red envelopes of money. Chinese New Year isn't officially until tomorrow, but I love that my children can experience the Vietnamese culture first hand. The little red envelopes are kept until next year and whatever you decide to spend that money on will bring you good luck. We will have to decide what to spend last years money on very carefully so that our purchase will bring us good luck.

The Biggest, Best Snowman

The kids had a short day from school and so they decided to build their first snowman.

We've had a pretty uneventful week. I did fall down the stairs yesterday. I really hurt my elbow and my rear, but I'm OK. It's surprising that we've lived here for two years and I've only fallen down the stairs twice. Everyone who knows my family knows we fall all the time and it's always hilarious even if you do get hurt! When I told my family I fell, everyone laughed and I got no sympathy.

Damon was the "Super Kid" in his class. Unfortunately his teacher didn't make to much of a big deal about it. We did get to go into his class on Tuesday to talk to them about some of his favorite things, but it felt like his teacher just rushed us in and out so I don't even have any pictures to share. I do however, have a few funny things that Damon said over the last week. He's always cracking us up. The other day I told him it was time to go to the bus stop, he said "Mom, your the meanest lady I know." He then threw a fit about going to school so when I threatened to spank him he said "Yeah well, I don't think you have the guts WOMAN!" A few days before that we were trying to watch a movie and he said "Mom, I'm ready for bed. You know I need my beauty sleep." He is really a "Super Kid."

We started our Puppy Training Class last Saturday. It's actually a lot of fun. It's cute to see such a small creature learn something new. It's really fun to watch Olivia take such an interest in training her puppy.

Olivia has also been taking Chloe on walks every afternoon, but she is so spoiled the walks usually end with Liv just carrying her home.

I've been looking into preschools for next year for Jasmine. I'm really shocked how much the monthly tuition and fees have gone up just since last year. We've checked out a few places this week but we haven't registered for anything yet.

We don't have any big plans for the weekend. We have a busy but short week next week, the kids go off track on Wednesday.

Birthday Wishes

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEMA!