Why you shouldn't cook while you're distracted.

This was meant to be Orange Roll glaze. My bad!

Latest and Greatest Discovery

Rice Checks and Fruit Loops together with yummy milk. I'm serious, it's SOOOO good!

Bogo Deals on Whippy Cake

Everything is buy one get one 1/2 OFF at my next trunk Show on Saturday the 13th. So if you still have Christmas shopping to do make sure you come that day to get in on the action.

Disneyland!!!

Kari's Wedding in LA

My Fav!

This is my favorite Christmas advertisement this year by far! Click HERE to watch it.

I didn't forget...

I didn't forget to write down my thanksgivings, I just haven't had time to blog them. So here they are...

11. I am thankful Whippy Cake because it makes it possible for me to help out with finances, especially for the holiday season.

12. For music! Especially Christmas Music even though Bret won't let me listen to it until after Thanksgiving.

13. Those really sweet commercials where people help out other people. Sometimes I need to be reminded that not all the world is bad.

14. Text messaging. (this one is for you Brit) because I really do depend on texting in many situations.

15. Umm. Paypal, Hello! One of the greatest things invented since google.

16. Chistmas lights, nothing brings the Christmas spirit like Christmas lights. I can't help but think of how pretty they are and hoe they draw you in JUST like the LIGHT of Christ.

17. Twilight the Movie. Even a low budget film with some cheesy acting and special effects is enough to make me wanna see it over and over again. I'm not ashamed.

18. My car, I know it's funny looking my i truly like my Scion even more than my bug. and $20 for one tank of gas that will last me two weeks is pretty much unbeatable. I am so lucky to have it thanks to my sweetie!

19. Tithing, I can't help but know that all of our financial blessings are a direct result of tithing, especially since Bret has been in school.

20. Thankful that Buddy's boat flooded my camera and killed it because I got a new one that is WAAAY better and I LOVE it! It just goes to show that just because something bad happens doesn't mean something good won't happen in return.

21. I have some pretty awesome sisters! They are always there to help me out, hang out and talk to. What more could I want.

22. Babysitters! I only have one child right now yet I feel that if I didn't have awesome people to take him off my hands once in a while I would NEVER get anything done.


23. The magical world of Disney. Why I waited to go to Disneyland till I was 24 i just don't know but I am going back! Soon i hope!

24. Hookups. I wouldn't have been able to go to Disneyland if we didn't have awesome friends to take us and hook us up big time. (more to come later)

25. Weddings. Having the chance to witness a sealing in the temple is a special thing that is amazing to experience. I am Thankful for Kari's new AWESOME husband and I'm thankful I could be there and feel the intense spirit in the LA temple despite the chaos and turmoil taking place around it. What an awesome experience it was to be there and what a perfect wedding.

26. Arizona Traffic. Yes, that's right, after sitting in LA traffic I hope to never complain about traffic in az because it's just not that bad compared.

27. Baths. The only way I know how to wind down from a crazy day. And I will add Bath and Body works to this one since It's even better with Bubble Bath.

28. Kingston is walking. FINALLY. He was being stubborn and frustrating me but now he is on the move... all the time. So I hope that means no more knee stains and dirty hands and feet.

29. Thanksgiving with the Crosby's. Woa what an understatement. I LOVE Eagar, games, food and the Crosby's, so when I get them all together I am happy. I had such an awesome experience.

30. I am thankful for Bret's Thanksgiving family devotional. Bret sure knows how to bring the spirit into a home. We had a special family meeting and the things that were shared by everyone have really touched me for good and left me with the desire to strive for greatness and gratitude all the time. It was the perfect way to end Thanksgiving and to start this most special month where we celebrate the birth of Christ. I am so giddy about it I just can't help it! I have the coolest guy(s) alive.

In Loving Memory

"Joseph B. Wirthlin, the oldest living apostle of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, died last night, age91

Elder Wirthlin had gone to bed at his Salt Lake City home, and died peacefully at about 11:30 od causes incident to age. His oldest daughter, Jane Wirthlin Parker, was present. A member of the family had been staying and caring for Elder Wirthlin, whose wife, Elisa Young Rogers Wirthlin, died in 2006.

He had continued to work at his office right up until the Thanksgiving holiday.

Funeral arrangements will be announced."

Just got this from the LDS Newsroom. I am happy he is with his sweetie and expect to hear many great and special stories from his life in the weeks to follow.

Nice assist

it's like he is intentionally trying to impress Bret.

I love to date

Bret and I took Kingston out with us on a date to Tempe Marketplace. It was so nice to walk around outside and enjoy the live music and good weather. Everything was mostly closed so we investigated the book store.

Kingston likes books that make noise. Vroom vroom!

We got a bunch of baby name books to hunt for just the right one... no luck yet but you can see Bret enjoyed looking very much.

Future Book worm.

Playing tag with daddy in the QUIET book store. Good idea.

A glimpse at Glimpse

A friend from church just told me about this new all natural skin care line that she sells and asked me if I wanted to host a facial party to showcase this NEW skin care line. I can invite up to 6 people so if you think you might be interested let me know. I LOVE facials and am always looking for something to keep my skin healthy. Let me know if you are interested in coming. Thanks!

Day 8, 9 and 10

Day 8, I spent all day Saturday driving all over the valley to a baby shower, birthday dinner, scentsy party, game night and graduation bbq for friends of mine. Although it did a number on my gas tank I have to say it was crazy hectic and most ENJOYABLE day. I have such good friends and family who are good people and fun to be with and I consider that a major blessing in my life. I'm so thankful for the friends in my life.

Day 9: I dearly love to laugh. I am thankful for all the things that make me laugh or spreads laughter to others. That includes Brian Regan, funny emails, good stories on peoples blogs, good 'ol jokes and of course comedies! Laughing is so fun and very good for you. So have a laugh today.

Day 10: I am thankful when I am productive. It feels so good to get things done. I always have so many things to do ALL the time I feel like I can never get it all done in time. But when I accomplish just a few things what a good feeling it gives me and "OH!" surprise I am motivated to do even more! Yeah for being productive.

The Time Has Come...

Bret and I have finally come to terms with the fact that we have outgrown our house. SO, we are renting our condo out and looking for something BIGGER. I created a blog with picture and details for our condo and would absolutely appreciate it if you could tell anyone you know about it. Also, We would love to help someone out by renting their home so if you know of someone looking for renters please let us know as we are interested. Thanks so much for all of your help in advance.

Click HERE for details on our home for rent.

Baby Boy Stuff

I have a huge bag of RANDOM baby boy clothes and items. If you are expecting, just had a baby or are trying to email or call me and you can come over and take what you want. I will probably donate it all in a week or two if not. So come check it out!

becki

Fun Family Event November 22nd

I am doing a booth at a craft Show in Ahwatukee for Whippy Cake but since there will be lots of other fun stuff for adults and kids I thought I would share with everyone.

About my pregnancy..

Sadly I haven't posted much about being pregnant the second time around. I know with Kingston I must have posted every little detail. This pregnancy has been so much different considering it was unexpected. So here is an update to all those who have been asking AND a picture of my belly!


I definitely did NOT throw up as much with this baby as i did with Kingston. Kingston was 10 times a day and this one was maybe 10 times total. I was SUPER tired. I could not sleep enough and barely had motivation to do anything. I noticed I started showing a LOT sooner with this baby as am I bigger. This could also be because I never made it to the gym after Kingston was born. (that's right people, it's been since 2006 that my face has been seen in fitness center) For the first 4 months all I wanted to eat was candy, sugar cereal and ice cream and fresh fruit. Now I still want all those with onion blossoms, wings and steaks. I am just barely starting to eat salads agin and other things. My poor child might come out a diabetic. Also, I've noticed I am WAY more moody and impatient than I ever was with Kingston (sorry Bret). I have had a lot of help from sisters and friends who offer to take Kingston on my bad days (life savers!!!). I'm very forgetful these days too, especially with dates and names and anything that happened 5 minutes ago. I hated hamburger with Kingston AND this baby so no Big Macs for me, I DO hit up the soft serve though... man I am thinking a diet and discipline is gonna be especially hard after I deliver. I blame myself.
Hmmmm? Baby is a little bit on the smaller side but really healthy. My doctors say she looks great in all areas so we are very happy and fortunate. We are planning to have a c-section since there are few doctors who will do vaginal deliveries on c-section mommies. So our date is February 20th as of right now which is the day bret starts his "spring Break" so he will get to be with mommy and baby for the first week and then back to the books :( We still don't have a name picked out since we don't agree on our first choices. Feel free to post your name ideas, you never know which names we'll like! Although, there was a super shock stage at first I am SOOOO excited for this baby and know that Kingston will be the most helpful big brother ever. I think God new what he was doing with our family because everything is falling into place nicely. I hope time goes by fast so we can meet her already! Anyways, that's about all I can think of right now.

Family Photos

We went out and took some family pictures with some friends of ours. Buddy and Sara Haws and their two kids snapped some shots of us and I did their family shoot in return. We wanted to get them done early this year since we didn't our pictures mailed out in time last year. Kingston was a pretty good boy for most of the pictures too. The sweaters are deceiving though because it was HOT!

I posted some images I took of Kingston on my PHOTOGRAPHY BLOG and will soon post the pictures I took of the Haws as well. I have time this year to do more family shoots if your wanting to get your family in. I am doing a cheap package deal for a Family Shoot & Christmas Card included. You can call or email me if you're interested. (I am willing to trade services for a Shoot as well)

Good Doggy

I had Rennai and some of her family over the other day doing hair and Kingston was playing with their little Anabell and for some reason when we would give him crackers he would put them on the floor and eat them like a dog. I had some funky setting on the video so it's squished into 3 seconds instead of 30 seconds but you get the idea. I have no idea why he was doing it but he had us all laughing pretty hard.

Day 7

This morning I woke up to the sound of little giggles. Kingston was chasing Je Suis around our bed, laughing all the while. His laugh is one of my favorite sounds in the world. How can you not have a good day when it starts with the laughter Kingston. (oh and Bret got him up, changed and fed him, so double bonus!) I feel like all of a sudden he is not a baby any more. He's my buddy and I love to make him happy. I'm thankful that he loves everyone and will go to anyone so we can go to the temple and other things with out having to worry. And I am thankful when he misses me too. Man I love the kid!

DAy 6

I'm Thankful for the little things, the things that I don't need but things that make my life so great!

1. Orange tic tacs. sweet treats and an easy bribe for KB.

2. Vanilla softlips. 'nough said.

3. Wave, my fav. way to was my skin.

4. Reach flosser, never leave home with out it.

5. The best glitter top coat I've ever found.

There's so many things we enjoy every single day just because the times we live in. LOVE it!