Sick and Tired!!!

I kid you not, for the past month we have just been hammered with sickness!!! I can't even believe how hard we have been hit. From vomit to coughing attacks you name it we have had it. I am amazed at how it just goes from person to person. Right now we have the aching coughing sneezing total ny-qul commercial. 4 out of the 5 kids are sick and one out of the two parents are sick. YUCK!!!! We are downing fluids, and getting plenty of rest, but frankly, I am D.O.N.E. done!!! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!
My greatest wish would be to be able to open all my windows and have the fresh air just sweep the germs away. But alas, we live in Antartica and can't open windows until June. hee hee!!! I think I'll go eat some fresh picked CALI oranges!!! There is a bright spot!!!

Calling all my peeps!!!!

Lauren, Kathren and I all take dance from Diva's Dance Studio. We love it! It is so fun to move and grove. Our dance teacher works really hard to choreograph and teach us the dances. She also finds ample places for us to perform our hard work for others to enjoy. So we each get two costumes, and about four places to compete. Costumes and competition fees can add up. so our creative, thoughtful teacher has come up with a way to earn money for all these fun things.

She has partnered with a Scentsy Wickless candle distributor. This wonderful lady will be donating her commission on each candle sold by the dancers. So...here is where you all come in... Do you need a present for Valentines Day, Birthdays, Mothers Day, Teacher appreciation day, Grandparents day, Secretary's day, a wedding present, or you just love Scentsy candles, then please order from Lauren and Kathren. Here is how you can...

Check out all the cool products on the Scentsy website at...
www.scentsy.com/aubrib
Or come on over, if you live in the area, and browse through the catalog.

Then when you find all the sweet smelling stuff your nose can handle, call me, or e-mail me what you want.
Make your check out to Andrea Olsen
No shipping charges
All orders and money need to be turned in by Thursday January 29, 2009
Products will be delivered to the studio by the 10th of February, so if you are out of state and want it for V-day, I will be coming to CA before then so no sweat!

Let's help these girls, and their parents, pay for all there competition fees and costumes!!!

Go Team!!!

Two Little LOve Birds...

Happy Anniversary you hunk a monk!

I love you!

This is an amazing ride we are on! I am so glad I get to share it with you!

TMJ and other nonsense

Since today is Friday, I thought I would do a little flashback.

You might be wondering, what the...? It is piles of chewed gum. I know, GROSS!!! A while back, we had some friends over to play games. I had bought the large container of Dubble Bubble gum balls. I love Dubble Bubble. And the fact that they were gumballs brought a smile to my face, because when we went over to visit Grammy and Popie, they would always give the kiddos these gumballs. Anyway, that night I decided it would be fun to chew as many pieces as I could and stack them in a gum tower. There were a few at the table that wanted to join in the fun. They combined their chew into one pile in order to smoke me! Since that night, my jaw has had a nice popping that occurs when I open my mouth. Diagnosis TMJ! Needless to say, I will never buy those gumballs again nor will I ever compete against a table full of gum chewing fools. Good Times!

I heart Caroling!

If anyone feels the need to sing and serve, come to our evening of caroling! It should be fun and a bit chilly, so dress warm!

I love Christmas Jammies!

I have always had a thing for P.J's for any season. I don't know why I love them so much, I mean no one sees them but us. I just love the idea of the little guys looking cute when they go to bed. Silly I know. It is just one of my little quirks.

Every year on Christmas Eve, the kids open their new Christmas jammies. It is a tradition that we started with Lauren when she was six months old. I love the cute prints of Christmas. So festive and fun.

I was blog lurking...blurking and I came across my friends jammie post. I did not leave a comment there but I wanted to give her a little shout out! Way to go Nicole! I am truly impressed! I wish that I could sew matching jams for my family! I absolutely love it! You are truly talented! What a fun Christmas tradition!

What are some of your traditions?

Did you know...

there is such a thing as the Utah County Wood Carvers Association? Yes there is! And My hubby entered their last competition and took first and second in his division!
Yay Dave!

We took the kids down to see all the different entries! People are really talented! I am amazed that people can take a block of wood and create such beautiful pieces of art. Dave is a duck carver. Next time you are at my house, ask to see his creations! Crafty...very crafty!

At the competition there was all kinds of carvings, from little figurines, fish, to huge horses.

There was a guy there who makes rocking horses to resemble your actual horse, all you would do is give him a picture of your horse, and six weeks later it would be in your home for your riding enjoyment!

The kids loved riding on them! Which was the highlight of the night for them!


This was my favorite. The details were amazing. Created from one piece of wood!