I am loving Phoenix....

Phoenix - Long distance call - A Take Away Show from La Blogotheque on Vimeo.

Headbands for Sale

Holiday Gift Boutique

Sat December 5th

11am to 4pm

Sydney Tolman's Residence

1548 E. Fuller Drive (4270 South)

Featuring:

Purple Tree's Handcrafted Jewelery

MY HEADBANDS and more....

My New Obsession....Headbands!

Thank you to my fabulous head/hair model Lauren! I am in love with headbands, and made these yesterday!!

Big Flower on stretchy band-

-Feathers and Fans-

-Big Flower-

-Beige and Gold Fabric Flower-

-Cute as a Button-

Fabric Flower Clip

Even my adorable Nana loved them!!

If you are one of the first three people to comment....I will make you one of your choice!

Barbara Thornton, My Cousin-in law Anne, Sally Jeppson, and Julie Tidwell (automatically qualify for one because I still owe them something handmade....unless of course you would rather have some cookies!)

One of My Best Friend's Weddings

Tracie and Dane

The Sisters (in blue) and some of the Bridesmaids (In green)...I think i caught dane with his eyes closed!

My adorable Mommasita

Me and Tracie (isn't she goregous)

My Mom and Dadio

Brittney and Chris (our traveling companions...we love you!!)

Brittney and Me

(after driving around LA lost at 7:30 in the morning, we were loopy and ready for breakfast)

The Reception (this does not even capture how beautiful it was)

Congratulations to the Happy Couple...we are thrilled for you!!

40 Inspirational Speeches in 2 Minutes

So recently Courtney and i have run into a few more "bumps in the road" than we would like. I think we filled our annual quota in just the last 2 months. I am sure everyone has had days, weeks, months, even years like that. It can be exhausting. But today i came across this clip....so for us, and for anyone else out there who needs a little encouragement enjoy! I know i did. I can't get enough of Fozzy's "Shame on you" Ron Livingston's "your like a big bear man!" or the grinch clip. This seriously made my day

Lotoja--not just a race!!

Scotty

this tough stallion battled crazy leg cramps early on but fought to the finish

i love you and am so proud to be your wife!

a special thanks to the Jacobsen Construction Team for adopting him...and giving him a jersey!!

Cousin Mike and Uncle Bill

this father son duo had quite the showing

Mike placed 5th in his start time group....and simply flew the entire race

and at 63 years old Bill completed the race and inspired us all

Ben - a.k.a. FIRESTORM

In late July Ben was diagnosed with cancer

He starts chemo-therapy on the 20th but rocked Lotoja with a strong body and even stronger spirit.

I cried when he crossed the finish line assured that if he could ride 206 miles in one day with cancer that

he would be able to use that same strong body and spirit to fight the cancer.

Team Firestorm

below are a few of the proud members of Team Firestorm

Some of us drove support, some made banners and signs, some drove many miles to watch the finish,

some cheered from Montana, others cheered from Utah,

and all and more are cheering for Ben in his race and fight against cancer!

We love you!

Lotoja...not just a race! A phenomenal day!

Signs of Summer 2009 - Part 2

Beach Week 2009- Oxnard, CA

My 26th Birthday Week!!

Dance Teacher Web Conference - Las Vegas

Kingfisher Bend Ranch w/ Soffe's

Iron & Wine | Okkervil River

Twilight Summer Concert Series

Signs of Summer 2009

Winder Stake Young Women's Camp

Heber Valley Camp

Hebgen Lake, Montana

Jenny Lewis / Bon Iver Concert

Winder Stake Priest/Laurel River Run

Colorado River, Moab Ut

Happy Birthday Scotty!

I love you!  Thanks for being such an amazing husband and for being my best friend.  

I hope that 26 is your best year ever!

Today is Monday March 27, 1989.....I love you Mom

Tonight I was looking through an enormous box which is home to almost all of my photos, certificates, awards, and random school projects....and I came across this journal entry from my Kindergarten school journal.

My beautiful Mom celebrated her birthday this past week....and I have been thinking about how amazing she is and how lucky I am that she is MY mom.  She is so generous, always thinking about others.  She is an amazing cook (which has made me a bit of a food snob), and a great hostess.  She puts her heart and soul into every project.  She is no stranger to excellence.  She has a sense humor and a sense of style.  She is strong....physically, emotionally, spiritually and emotionally.  She is my role model and my friend.  She loves me and I love her.  I am proud to call her mine!

I love you Mom!    - Courtie

Dear...

So my sister Ashley often writes little "dear...." posts. Then Lauren and Adrianne joined in and now I feel like I might just be left out if I don't join so here it goes...my very first "dear" post.

Dear Mexico,

I miss you!  Let's reunite again soon!

Dear Jacobsen Ladies,

I am so lucky to have married into such a great family.  Thanks for a fun weekend!!

Dear Amazing Husband,

Thank you for the "surprise bathroom makeover"...I love it!  It was so much fun to come home to!

Dear Parker Sisters,

Thanks for a great evening.  I am sad that it will be a while until we get to hang out all together  again.  (Nick- good luck in Canada)

Dear Modie,

Congrats on finishing your first year of college!! Welcome back to the blogging world.  How was Disneyland today?  

Dear Dwayne Wade,

You are a Man!!

Dear Chali2na,

Thank you for your contribution to the Radiohead Remix album...I love it!

Dear Gateway Dodo,

Sad you are closing.  Glad you still have a sugarhouse location. I love your turkey sandwiches and your tollhouse pie is delicious!

Dear P90X,

Wanna be friends again?

Dear Sauves,

Thank you for being our built-in friends.  I love playing Mario Kart with you.  

Dear Rainbow Road,

I hate you!

Dear 30 Rock,

Great Season...let's do it again next year!

Dear bed, 

I am coming!

Dear friends, family and blogstockers,

Please comment.  It is nice to know that someone is out there!

Easter Eggs w/ Mike and Catherine

Catherine received her inspiration from the egg!

America's next top model poses w/ her eggs

Ninja Mike with his eggmazing creations

Scott's Eggs:

Don't worry be Happy

and 

a Spalding Basketball

"how bout eggs?"  "don't worry there is a bunny!"

-Jim Gaffigan

Introducing Scout!

We got a dog!  Scout is a 3 yr old Basenji.  She joined our family on  Monday and we are loving her.  She is super sweet, affectionate, she hardly sheds, she is barkless, not to mention cute.  We are in love with our sweet pooch!

More on her story and how she came to live at our house.  For now, enjoy the pictures!

Scout in her pillow fortress!

Scout in the window (I took this picture from my car...it was too cute!)

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Isn't her tail cute....I love how it curls!