What a morning!

Well I woke up this morning -late because I set the alarm for 6:15 PM - to discover that I didn't pack any clean underwear, nylons AND MY MAKEUP!!! I have foundation but that is it. I don 't look very cute au natural, but its too late to go to the store cause my meeting starts in 30 minutes and I have to do my hair! I am way out of practice for traveling. Argh!!!

I made it to Portland

Okay, I actually got out of the house, to the airport, and on the plane. So far I'm OK. I started to cry as I was holding Sasha right before I left. Poor Josh. He asked why I never cried when I left him. The truth is, I cry a little each time I have to leave. Leaving that sweet little thing is just not easy. Oh the sacrifices I am making for this girl. I know she could care less about where we live, but it is really important to me that she grow up in a good neighborhood with good friends and we live in the BEST neighborhood- I love our neighbors and their kids. I just have to take this as motivation to kick butt at my job and get things paid off so that I can do something else that doesn't take me so far away so often.
Speaking of that something else . . .I have decided to being pursuing my dream of being an event planner. If you know of anyone getting married or throwing a major bash (anniversary party, business event, birthday party- whatever. No event is too large or too small) my services are extremely cheap! Since I am starting out I won't charge very much but I will assist in throwing the best party your money can buy! Most planners charge about 20% of the cost of the event, I am only charging 5% for now. I'm sure this won't make it worth my time yet, but I am willing to do it for next to nothing in order to build a portfolio. I have a serious passion for bringing people together to celebrate, no matter what the occasion. So spread the word and let me know!

Anxiety!!!

In about 24 hours from now I have to leave to the airport and be away from my sweet baby girl for three days!!! I almost had a total panic attack in the grocery store when I realized it was coming so close. I have to go on a business trip to Oregon 'til Wednesday. :( I'm not at all worried about Josh- he will be fine. His mom is coming to watch Sasha during the day and he'll be just fine at night I am sure. But I'm going to be SO LONELY!!!

Queen Bee Tea

This looks like so much fun. Even though Sasha isn't big enough to go, I am totally going!


(Props to Kirsten for the totally awesome photography!)




We are excited to announce our fundraiser for 2009, the "Queen Bee Tea." This fundraiser will be held on February 28, 2009 at 12:00 pm at La Caille (http://www.lacaille.com/). Tickets will be on sale through http://www.project-lemonade.org/ until February 14, 2009 or until sold out. The cost is $30 (Adult) and $25 (Child) which includes lunch, drinks, and entertainment.
We will be featuring many of the Queens from Utah's cities who will perform their talents and share their life experiences. You will also be entertained by the 'Radio Disney Dancers' throughout the afternoon. This will be a great event for Mothers and Daughters, Sisters, and friends. You are encouraged, but not obligated, to dress for the occasion. Fairy God Mothers are also welcome. Also included is a silent and live auction for all things princess.
The purpose for this tea is to not only raise general funds for Project Lemonade, but to specifically begin a scholarship fund. These scholarships will be given to underprivileged children to use in community activities.Some of these activities will include community sports, art programs (both visual and performing) and general education programs. These will be awarded to underprivileged children based on scholastic achievement and commitment principals.
We look forward to sharing this magical event with you.

From the Blog Jar

I had an urge to blog, but nothing specific to blog about. Yes, of course Sasha is beautiful and growing, but you already know that! So I pulled a stick from the blog jar and away we go.

Top 10 Items on Your "Bucket List" (These aren't necessarily my top ten, but here are ten things on my list)

10. Visit Italy
9. Take a photography class
8. Go to Disney with my brothers and our families
7. Learn to play the piano
6. See a musical on Broadway
5. Buy something at Tiffany & Co.
4. Go on a scrapbook retreat
3. Visit all the islands of Hawaii (already got two done!)
2. Stay in a hotel room overlooking Central Park in NYC
1. Plan a fundraiser for a good cause

What's on your bucket list?

A New Page in History

What an incredible day in our history. I have never watched a presidential inauguration until today, but I have to say that I am very proud to be alive during this great time. It is truly awesome to see our first black president and I can't wait to see the first woman president- whoever that may be. I am excited to see what President Obama does in the next 4 years. I appreciate that he is calling all Americans to responsibility. Fingers have been pointed in all directions lately and it is nice to see someone encouraging all of us to step up and take responsibility for our actions and our decisions. That is a theme that I hope will stick during the next four years and beyond. I also hope the Bush family will finally enjoy some peace and quiet. Whether you liked President Bush or not or agreed with the decisions he made, he is a great man that dealt with a lot over the last 8 years. It is certainly not a job that I want but I admire the men that have stepped up and taken the job and done the best they could with what they had.

God Bless America!

A mother obsessed - Part 2

I just can't get enough of this girl's smiles!!!