Long Time...No Post...

Okay~ I know I've been on a blogging hiatus for a while, but after some prodding from my family and friends, I've decided that it was time to come back.

We had a wonderful holiday season, but we didn't feel like we had any vacation time. Jay didn't really get any time off work and I didn't get any from school. So last week, we decided to take a last minute trip to San Diego. We didn't have a lot of time to plan, but we really lucked out. My sister Cathy, was here running the PF Chang's Rock N' Roll marathon (4hrs45min yay Cathy!) and she hooked us up with their sweet time share there for way cheaper than a "cheap" hotel. My little brother Jared, was able to get discounted tickets to Sea World through his work, and his family joined us on our trip. We had 2 day passes, so we were able to take out time and see everything in the park. It did rain on us for 1/2 of the second day, but it was pretty warm for January and wasn't bad. All in all, it was a fun trip and we really needed the time away.


Jared up a tree...

This picture just makes me laugh... David looks like an old man sitting on his porch.

Do you see the resemblance??

Me, Ahnali, Pen, and MJ.

Jay, David, and Jared. Riding with the big boys almost made David hurl...

We were in the 6th row. Most of us got pretty wet, but I was quick with the umbrella.

The amazing Shamu!

Sooo cute!

The long day is almost over.

The sweet baby girls.

Tagged again!

It appears that I have been tagged once again! I can't help but to follow through... I love these things!

8 Favorite TV Shows
1. Chuck
2. The Office
3. Friends
4. The Tick (Animated Series...can't help it...I loved it when it was on!)
5. 30 Rock
6. Wipeout
7. Anything on HGTV (online...don't have cable)
8. Almost anything on Discovery (same...when I can watch it)

8 Favorite Restaurants
1. Cheesecake Factory
2. Claim Jumper
3. Chili's
4. Ned's/Steve's Crazy Sub
5. Jamba Juice (Is this place considered a restaurant?)
6. Costa Vida
7. PF Chang's/Pei Wei
8. Spaghetti Company (Gone!! So sad!!!)

8 Books You'd Recommend
1. The Princess Bride
2. Chronicles of Narnia
3. The Peacegiver
4. Pride and Prejudice
5. Anne of Green Gables Series
6. The Secret Garden
7. James and the Giant Peach (I love these children's classics!)
8. Short Stories by O. Henry

8 Things that happened yesterday
1. Played referee to my children
2. Missed church ( : ( pregnant sickies)
3. Eventually got showered and dressed
4. Went to my parent's house
5. Ate from the tasty baked potato bar (at my parent's)
6. Planned for Thanksgiving (can't wait)
7. Did a crossword puzzle or two
8. Brushed my teeth and went to bed (not the most eventful day)

8 Things to look forward to
1. Being done with school
2. Thanksgiving
3. A family vacation
4. Watching my kids on Christmas
5. The new baby (It's gonna be a surprise!)
6. Someday living somewhere with actual seasons
7. 2 words...Tax Return
8. Meeting my sister-in-law, Pen

8 Things on my wish list
1. A landscaped backyard
2. My pre-baby body
3. World travel
4. Going on a mission with Jay someday
5. To live somewhere with seasons (I know I already used this one...but I can't help it this time of year...)
6. A pressure cooker
7. New flooring
8. My dad's Elvis tapestry

8 Things I love about Fall
1. Warm clothes
2. Hot soups
3. Hot chocolate
4. The Holidays
5. Non-Summer temperatures
6. Pumpkin everything
7. Blankets and cuddling
8. Lower utility bills

8 People I tag
1. Jamie H
2. Kaci C
3. Stacie R
4. Amanda W
5. Heidi E
6. Tiffany M
7. Holly S
8. Rebekah P

It's Now or Never...

I know it's a bit late, but here are some highlights of the Stay's Halloween...

"I'm a Jedi!" (It only took about 5 hours of sewing...)

Oh....how sweet!!!

David & Ahnali with cousins. I love the Mariachi!

"Nooo! It's not true! That's impossible!!"

So tired...time for bed...

On another note, David wrote his name for the first time on his own this last Thursday. He was very proud of himself and we had to commemorate his accomplishment with a picture. My favorite part is the "hot pants" swim trunks and jacket combo...

Freeeeeeeee!!!

Alright ladies....who doesn't like free stuff?? 2 words....FREE HANDBAG! (I know some of you have freaky accessory needs....) This website is giving away 24 handbags in 24 hours. Register to win! What have you got to lose??? http://www.handbagplanet.com/ Good luck!

Oh baby, baby! How was I supposed to know?

Well, this is my official announcement of the newest arrival of the Stay clan, and YOU lucky bloggers will be the only ones to really know. Think of it as a special privilege to be in the loop of my secret society. Bwah ha ha!

Anyway- I had my first visit to the doctor today and all is well so far. She commented that I am "very pregnant". Uhhh....Really?? Pardon the sarcasm. I am due May 2nd, 2009, and since we have been blessed with a little boy and girl, we have decided to let this one be a surprise. Any suggestions for some names?

I must admit that this pregnancy came as a bit of a surprise. I wanted to get pregnant closer to graduation. Now I will have to go full-time to compensate so I can still graduate by the end of next year, and our other plans for life will not be thwarted. I am in dire of need of people who are willing to help me with my other 2 angels during the day. I cannot pay ($$), but am more than willing to find other means of paying you back. Please let me know if you can help. Thanks to all in advance!

We are busy, and aside from the prego sickies, very happy. We hope all of you are well and send our love!

The Five

10 years ago I:
1. Had barely graduated High School & was attending MCC
2. Was working as a nanny
3. Was so extremely skinny!
4. Was still living at home
5. Was driving a crappy Geo

The5 things on today's "to do" list:
1. Get David on & off the bus for school
2. Get dressed and go to the gym
3. Clean, clean , & clean some more!!! (I can never escape this one!)
4. Make dinner
5. Go to school

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Almonds
2. Fruit
3. Anything w/ cream cheese
4. Ice-cream
5. A good piece of cheese

5 things I would do if I were a millionaire:
1. Pay off our debts
2. Buy the house of my dreams and hire someone else to clean it
3. Travel like crazy! (With My family of course!)
4. Donate to some good causes
5. Hire a personal trainer & chef

5 places I have lived:
1. Smithfield, Utah
2. Thousand Oaks, California
3. Mesa, Arizona
4. Cedar City,Utah
5. Back to Mesa, Arizona

Five jobs I have had:
1. Pizza pie slinger
2. Call center pest
4. Teller to Loan Officer
5. Mommy (the best one yet!)

I tag...
1. Amanda F.
2. Christi R.
3. Kaci C.
4. Stacie R.
5. Heidi E.

Each player answers the question themselves. At the end of the post the player then tags 5 people and posts their names, then goes to their blog and leaves them a comment letting them know that they've been tagged and asking them to read your blog. Let the person that tagged you know when you've answered the questions on your blog.

Just a Second...I Need to Catch My Breath....

Oh my goodness! I realize it has been over a month since my last post, but I have been so very busy! I just wanted to let everyone know that we are alive and well...(even if we're just surviving)! Jay has been been putting in some major overtime at work, I have been extremely busy being mommy and going to school, and David began school this week too. Just wanted to send some love out there to our peeps, and hopefully I'll be back on soon with some fun new stuff! LUVS!