updates

man, i'm terrible, terrible, terrible at keeping a blog updated.

oh i update people about my life, alright.  i get to share sound bites of my life via the human vuvuzela facebook, and i feel like i've already shared too much.

but then there's no detail of my feelings, of my impressions.  and that's precisely why i got  a blog.  to register that somewhere.  so here i am, repentant and hopeful, and maybe this time i'll do better at writing things down on the blog.

so just to update my 7 occasional readers, here's what we've been up to since this last spring! :)

our maltese dog zoey had her litter of 4 adorable puppies... they were the sweetest, quietest little puppies.  then they learned to walk.  thank goodness for the puppy play pen, or they would've messed everywhere.
we traumatized the kids, and against their requests, we sold all the puppies.  they went very quick.  they were good quality dogs, with great personalities, so i wasn't surprised.  but i was very picky.  i made sure they went to good homes, and i was happy that they did -- every single one of them.  one of them went to a friend of mine, so i've been able to see her recently.  she is as happy as a clam, and it warms my heart to know she's so well loved and cared for. :)

last shot of zoey's puppies together.  they were 10 weeks old.

another piece of news is that scott decided to quit his day job and work for himself. yes, he left his corporate america high pay position with one of the biggest companies in the world, and is on his own, doing what he loves most, and being his own boss (which also means he's working crazy hours to meet deadlines).  i've never been more proud of him.  this is something he's always wanted to do, and finally the stars aligned and the right circumstances arrived.  i've been somewhat involved in helping with little things as needed.  i give him my full support; he knows it.  he has a few business partners, but one in particular that has been a tremendous asset in this partnership, and we're very grateful for him.   we've since been involved in some political ventures, and it's been interesting to participate in.  okay, it's been awesome to participate in.  especially when i get to support causes that are close to my heart, such as hb116.  i'm hoping we can make a difference and be a force for good as we help people realize the root of their prejudices and educate them so we can all move towards a better community.

with friends at the speaker's victory gala, in may

and more fun...

erica, a good family friend who used to live with us, got married! :)  she married a good guy, and i know they'll be very happy together.

with erica on her wedding day

jonah and livia are done with the school year!  i can't believe my little boy will be a 1st grader next year, and livia will be in 6th grade!  that's crazy, and yet awesome because now jonah will be going to school full time!  i'll have a little more time to dedicate to things i've had to put on hold because i was tending to my kids.  i'm way excited about that!  :)

my brother daniel's wife had their first baby.  a little princess they named vivi, who was born the day after my birthday.  best belated birthday present ever! :)  they surprised us this 4th of july by coming up to utah to spend the holiday with us.  it was the best!!! and vivi is the sweetest!  another little niece for me to spoil! :)

holding my precious niece, vivi. 

i think that's it for now... we have more family fun coming up, like the birth of little caleb (my sister's baby boy), the kids participation in the days of '47 parade, and a couple of trips.  i'll keep everyone posted, i hope promise!