How Bout That.......Cavs!?!?

From as early as i can remember i have been a dedicated fan of the Utah Jazz. As a kid i played on a Jr. Jazz team. I remember going to games at the old Salt Palace. I meticulously maintained the quality of my John Crotty, Mark Eaton, Delany Rudd, and Blue Edwards basketball cards. I was there when the Jazz eliminated Mutumbo and the upstart Nuggets from the playoffs. I watched as the Jazz beat MJ and the Bulls in triple overtime. I think i have heard Marv Albert say "Yes, Yes, John Stockton sends the Utah Jazz to the NBA finals" at least 1,000 times. Durning the late 90's i looked forward to the annual sweep of Kobe, Shaq, and the Lakers. I have giggled with joy as i have watched Deron Williams cross-over a multiplicity of defenders. I have yet to receive an acceptable answer to the question "Why has Jerry Sloan never won the Coach of the Year Award?" I watched as John and Karl were named Co-MVP's of the All-Star game in SLC.I have enjoyed listening to Hot-Rod call numerous games. There is something soothing about the the sound of: "...hippety-hops left goes right, pulls up for the 15-foot jumper, and with a gently push and a mild arc the cow-hide-globe hits home." I tried to become a 90% free-throw shooter just by wiping the side of my face twice before each shot (just for clarity, it did not work). On the other side of the coin, i can still hear my brother Andy scream
"KARL WATCH OUT...KARL!!!" just before MJ steals the ball only to finish off the jazz with a cold-blooded jumper over Bryon Russell. I am still amazed that the Jazz we unable to win a championship during Jordan's Baseball "Career." Over the last 7 years i look forward to hearing my friend Jeff rattle off the 5-10 draft picks that the Jazz passed on only to pick up Deshawn Stevenson, Raul Lopez, Kris Humphries, Curtis Borchardt or Kirk Snyder. Just to name a few that we missed: J.R. Smith, Kevin Martin, Boris Diaw, Josh Howard, Leandro Barbosa, Rodger Mason, and Luis Scola. I have suffered as i have watched talented free-agents go to other teams because hardly anyone wants to come play in SLC. To put it simply i have seen/experienced/felt the highs and lows of Jazz Fandom.

However, recently it has become too much. Over the last month i have watched as the Jazz have looked like my 4th grade Jr. Jazz team. Coughing up 20+ point leads, losing to Minnesota at home, losing to any capable team on the road. But it is not just the losing, it is that they do it such painful ways. The net result is....I am done! I can't do it. I can't keep watching a team that i think should be in the western conference finals, play like a team that deserves a lottery pick. Now this is not a permanent change. I will try again next year, but for now it has become more than i can bear.

So i have picked a new team....The Clevland Cavaliers. Hey if i am going to cheer for team i may as well pick a winner. They have the best record in the NBA, they have Lebron, they play defense, the have Lebron, they have sweet throwback jerseys, they have Lebron. But thats not all they have al lot in common with the Jazz. During their best years in the 90's they were beat two years in a row by Jordan and the Bulls. They have a long history of players that painfully tan-free. So untill next year....Goodbye John Stockton, Karl Malone and Jeff Horneck - and Hello Mark Price, Brad Daughtry, and Craig Ehlo. Goodbye Boozer, Memo and Deron - and Hello Lebron, Mo, and Big Z. WE ARE ALL WITNESSES!

Families can be together forever

This last saturday Scott and I had the opportunity to see the Wallace Family sealed in the Bountiful temple.  Scott meet the Wallace's as a missionary in Neosho, Missouri and although Missouri is their "home", they currently live in Clearfield, Ut.   

As we witnessed this beautiful family in the sealing room I couldn't help but think that "this is why we do missionary work".  We invite others to Come unto Christ and enter the waters of baptism so that as families we can return to live with God.  

About a year and a half ago I had the opportunity to see the Steigmeirs, a family that I worked with as a missionary in New York, sealed in the Palmyra temple.  There is not a sweeter experience for a missionary than seeing those that they loved and taught sealed as a family by the holy Priesthood in the Temple.  

I hope that each of us has the opportunity to be with our families in the temple, so that we too can feel of God's love for us as families and individuals.

And the winner is.....

Congratulations to the Golden Ticket Winners....

Anne Jacobsen

Sally Jeppson

Julie Tidwell 

Tiffany Kimble

Chelsea Thornton

Lindsey ? (I know a few too many Lindseys please identify yourself)

Something fantastic is coming your way!!  Get excited!

Are you feeling Lucky?

Are you feeling lucky enough to win?

here it is...

The first five people to respond to this post will get something made by me.

My choice.

Just for you.

This offer does have some restrictions and limitations:
1- I make no guarantees that you will like what I make.
2- What I create will be just for you.
3- It'll be done before summer
4- You have no clue what it's going to be. It may be a dance. It may be a photo or picture frame. I may sew or paint something. If you are lucky I may bake you something. Who knows? Not you, that's for sure!
5- I reserve the right to do something extremely strange...but that is unlikely!

The catch? Oh, the catch is that you must re-post this on your own blog and offer the same deal to 5 of your own lucky blog readers. So, the first 5 people to leave a comment telling me they are in, win a FAB-U-LOUS homemade gift by me! Oh, and be sure to post a picture of what you win when you get it. The end.

By the way...for all you blog stockers, feel free to enter to win! Don't be shy! Just make sure I know how to get your gift to you!! Spread the love...and feel a little Irish luck!!


Some possible items to win:

Breakfast in bed featuring my famous Eggs Benny! 

(actual photo from this mornings breakfast)

A fabulous mirror

A plate of delicious cookies

and more!

Disneyland!

We are always up for an adventure....especially with friends.

So when Dave and Kristin Johnson called us on a Sunday wanting to know if we were up for a trip to California that weekend...we just couldn't resist.

We stayed with my best friend Brittney in Vegas on Thursday night after a 9 hour drive from SLC in the snow and ice. We enjoyed hanging out with her beautiful girls and a delicious breakfast before continuing our drive to LA.

After picking up Dave and Kristin at the Airport we enjoyed the evening with some crepes and shopping on 3rd Street.

Saturday, Valentine's Day, we went to Disneyland and California Adventure...so romantic and truly the perfect Valentine's Date!

Sunday we went to church at the Anaheim third ward, the Holocust Museum and then headed up to Thousand Oaks to spend time with our friends the Bryan's.

With the Bryan's we enjoyed a fabulous pot roast dinner, lots of chippers (chocolate chip cookies), a very rain day of golf, plenty of Phineas & Ferb, and lots of mexican train.

Of course our trip was not complete until Scott endulged in some amazing ribs from Playoffs in Mesquite, NV.

(thanks Modie....for letting us crash at your apartment! We love you)

My style

43% Modern Elegance

Variety is the spice of life! And nowhere is this truer than in the design of your home. You may love contemporary, but wish it wasn't quite so cold and austere, or perhaps you're drawn to traditional rooms but you'd like to create a less cluttered and busy space. Transitional Style is here to marry those apparent contradicting designs.
And guess what? It's the contradictions that make the mix of contemporary and traditional so successful. The result is an elegant room that appeals to young and old alike. A sofa with modern lines blends seamlessly with a pair of traditional chairs. New fabrics work so well on antique pieces. It turns out that modern art looks even more exciting above a collection of traditional pieces. The room feels simple and sophisticated, elegant and hip.


29% Cottage Chic
Who says that cottages can't be modern and chic? Who says that they have to be floral and cheesy? Not you!
You love the carefree spirit that the cottage interior inspires, but you are also serious about your appreciation for modern art and hip treasures. You love old and new alike, and love to highlight them all to expose the uniqueness of each. What better way to show off these treasures than with a light background?


28% Traditional Asian

You tend to find interiors that hail eastern influences to be both comforting and exciting. Traditional Asian antiques and reproduction pieces interest you on more than a simple level. And you love the contrast between the sometimes intricate detailing of these furnishings to the simplicity of the rest of the home.
Natural materials such as bamboo, which are very prominent in so many Asian countries appeal to your senses. You find contrast very appealing and spaces that emphasize the opposites in life, the Yin & Yang, help bring you a feeling of balance and well-being. Because really, what is dark without light? What is smooth without the contrasting texture? What is hard without soft?


Find your style at
http://www.sproost.com

A dreamy MLK Day Weekend!

KINGFISHER BEND RANCH....just outside of Evanston, WY


Nice air eh?........too bad I smashed my face on the landing! (luckily the nose wasn't broken...I just split my lip open)


We are in love!


The gorgeous Uintahs! The perfect backdrop!


Ryan and James vs. their wives Julie and Tiere...in a competitive game of foosball



Scotty, my adorable husband!