Matt's Happy Happy Birthday!

Matt turned 32 on Sunday! Whoo hoo!

Thanks to Laura's fabulous idea, I threw him a surprise party. I am horrible with surprises, but I managed to keep my mouth shut and pull it off! The hunt for party supplies turned out better than I ever could have expected! I headed on over to the birthday section in hunt of a banner, and hit the jackpot! 2 words: Jonas Brothers! Banners, tablecloths, souvenirs cups, backstage pass (for the birthday boy), rocking bracelets, and temporary tattoos! No, he is not big Gay Al, nor a pedophile, but what could be funnier than The Jonas Brothers for a 32 year old man! It was pure awesome-ness. Of course, having our amazing friends and family show up was the absolute best. It means so much to have had everyone we love celebrate with us. Thanks again to all those who came and most of all to my beautiful friend Laura! I love you all so much!

Makenna Smiles and JAGER!

Its been some time since my last posting. Not by choice. When I first started this, I figured I'd post at least every other day. Then....life caught up with me. Work has been really crazy, which I can't even begin to explain. To say the least, the actual labor, no thanks to me, is really coming along. It may just be boring construction stuff to most, but I find it fascinating what has become of a blank space. I wish that I could show you what I am talking about, but no cameras are allowed! That being said, I was in the middle of another mind boggling work thing when these pictures were sent to me:



Now tell me these don't make your day. I added them to my phone screen saver so I can see this beautiful face every time I look at my phone. My beautiful niece, Makenna turned 3 months old today. I finally had the chance to meet her on Christmas day. She is just as happy and beautiful as she looks. I can't wait to kiss those chubby cheeks this summer! And of course, see my best friend Francie!

Here's another cute face that makes me smile! This cute boy will be turning 32 this Sunday! So far no big plans, but for all that know Matt, you know that's how he rolls! Just go with the flow! I've been lucky enough to spend the past 6 birthdays with him, and they are never dull! So in the words of Matt Bars, "JAGER!! (blahhhhh)

2010 Here I Come!!

I kicked off 2010 with Matt and my family at the lake. My brother came to town with his 12 beautiful kids, OK he only has 4, but I like to exaggerate a bit. We had a huge bonfire and tons of fireworks. It did get a little out of control when my cousins and brothers started shooting bottle rockets at me! I usually have the worst aim in the world, but apparently 12 beers and champagne gives me excellent aim, which ended badly for my brother! January 1st was also Audric Birthday! Yes, we discovered that he is younger than me and that my cousin Tammy is a cougar! All in all, it was a total blast, as usual! I couldn't ask for a more bad ass family! Here are a few pics from the weekend:

My Niece and Nephews lighting bugs on fire

Playing on the beach

My cute brother....before he shot fireworks at me!

Ashton & Diesel...he was scared of the fireworks

I have never been one to make New Years resolutions. I just really don't get them. I know that its a time to look at the past year and set goals to what we want to achieve or change for the upcoming year, but why is it made such a big deal on this particular day? I mean, why don't we make the changes as we go? Then, I read this quote that made me think, "Take a chance because you never know how perfect something could turn out to be." For me, 2010 is all about taking chances. I'm going to stand up for that raise or new job opportunity that I truly deserve, take that camping trip in the freezing weather because that's what Matt wants to do, learn to surf, jump off a dangerously high cliff in Hawaii... those are just a few to start. We only have one life, and its too short to live in carefully. So, watch out 2010! Here I come!