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Suck it up

July 30, 2007 – 3:59 pm

This is SO me! I could have wrote it almost word for word. I’m glad I’m not the only heartless wife ;0)

(the post on July 30th about her sick husband. She didn’t provide a permalink for it, sorry. It is totally worth reading)

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Yesterday I decided that the perfect place to be on pioneer day is This is the Place Heritage park. We had a great time. The weather wasn’t to hot (clouds rolled in and gave much needed shade), there were lots of activities for the kids, but the crowds were horrible.

It took us over an hour to get our lunch, and the kids whined that they were starving. I not so nicely explained that whining doesn’t make it come faster. The candy cannon totally made upÂ for it. They launched massive amounts of candy out of a cannon 3 times that day, and the kids ran and grabbed what they could.

After the park we went to a friends house for a BBQ. We BBQ-ed pizza. Yes you read that right, pizza. I had never heard of such a thing, but it was good. Everyone brought different pizza toppings, and we made mini pizza’s and cooked them over a fire, yummy.

Late that night an insanely wealthy neighbor put on an amazing firework display that would rival the stadium of fire. We had front row seats off our balcony since he lives 2 streets below us. The fireworks were so loud we thought the windows would break.

My nephew that is here for the summer couldn’t believe how big pioneer day is here. We had a blast, next year we will have to invite people over for our neighbors firework show ;0)

*sorry this is a little old I was waiting to get the pictures. I need my own camera so I don’t have to keep borrowing Ash’s

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An Ugly Ugly word

July 28, 2007 – 11:47 am

I was reading a blog last night from one of my favorite bloggers, about being envious. Envy is such an ugly word. I think as women we are all envious of someone or something. I like to think of it as appreciating others good qualities, instead of envy. (like my justification)

I envy/appreciate people who have a lot of children, and do it well. (while I struggle with 3) Like Linda, and Adria. Who I met last night for the first time. The story about that is really quit pathetic. My husband got a twitter message while we were on a date that Phil and Adria where at Ikea. Well I’ve been trying to meet Adria for about 6 months now, and since I missed her at Thursday’s Utah blogger dinner because I was in Park City with the kids school shopping, I made him run over to Ikea so we could “bump into them”. Adria is exactly how I pictured her, totally charming and fun. I digress, back to the topic at hand.

I envy/appreciate people who write really well like cjane, and Isabel. These ladies rock! I wish I was as witty.

I envy/appreciate people who’s house is always clean when you drop by unannounced like Jodi, and Jen (who doesn’t have any kids so I don’t know if she counts)

I envy/appreciate people who know the difference between where and were and there and their since I have never been able to keep that straight, or people who don’t have to use spell check every 30 sec. for that matter.

I envy/appreciate people who have the guts to go against a failing system and pull their kids out of school and home school like Loha, Penny, and once again the amazing Adria.

Those that can say what’s on their mind like Lucky Red Hen

Those that are amazingly creative like Dev,Â Cassi, and Tasha

Those who always remember to send “Thank you” cards like Gail, Megan, and Julie

And last but not least anyone who’s husband works 9-5 and isn’t self employed (stressful)

Does this make me a bad person? Is being envious always wrong, or is it ok if I pick the best qualities of others, and strive to make them my own? Or am I totally justifying a bad habit?

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Tag your it!

July 28, 2007 – 8:16 am

4 jobs I’ve had –

Bally’s Total Fitness
Wild Waves water park
Porter’s Craft (teaching scrapbook classes)
JCPenny catalog store (inside porter’s craft)

4 movies I’d watch over and over –

10 Things I Hate About You (it was filmed at my high school, and my sister is in it)
Pride and Prejudice
Pirates of the Caribbean (the first)
Work and the Glory

4 places I’ve lived –

Tacoma WA
Bellevue WA
Rexburg/Parker ID
Cedar Hills UT

4 favorite TV shows –

SCRUBS!!
Grey’s Anatomy
Law and Order
The CloserÂ (scrubs and closer on Netflicks)

4 places I’ve been on holiday –

Hawaii (did I mention we are going again in 2 weeks YEAH!)
Belize
Palm Springs
Grand Cayman

4 favorite dishes –

Kalua Pork (from Bob’s in Waikiki)
Clam Chowder (from Market St Grill)
Spinach Artichoke dip
Italian (from Johnny Carino’s) (I know- I’m a food snob)

4 favorite websites –

4 places you’d rather be –

Once again- Hawaii (can you tell I’m excited)
I’ve always wanted to go to Israel, and Italy
In bed still
On the mountain with the 4 wheelers, hubby, and kids

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Bad hair day: Oh It’s SO sad

July 27, 2007 – 9:00 pm

A friend of mine Lucky Red Hen, told me about the worlds greatest dog groomer in our area; Precious Pet Paradise (I know it’s a mouth full). So yesterday I took my little puppy in for her first hair cut. Her hair had grown so far in to her eyes she couldn’t see wear she was going, and she was one big ball of fluff, which I admit I think is adorable. One of the reasons I picked this kind of dog was because they are so fluffy cute.

When I got to the groomers, I was a little freaked out because there were a few dogs having a really hard time, and not wanting their hair cut. They looked like they were being hurt although I know they weren’t. Then the groomer came out to talk to me and to take a look at Bailey, and all my fears were put to rest. She was amazing! She scooped Bailey up and cuddled and loved her, and made both Bailey and I feel comfortable.

I let her know that I didn’t want to cute Bailey’s hair to short, because I liked the fluffy look. As we got talking and she realized that Bailey had a lot of really tangled hair from being really loved, and she thought it would be to traumatic for her on her first visit to have all the tangles brushed out, and then have her hair cut. She made 2 suggestions either we brush her, and bring her back in two weeks for her trim, or we could cute it all short today. Against my better judgement I told them to go ahead and cute it short. BIG MISTAKE! I love my little princess, but she is UGLY!

This is her before picture, look how cute and sweet and fluffy she is.

This is her after picture isn’t it sad!

I do need to say, that the groomer did a great job, it isn’t there fault that I’m not happy with how she looks. They did exactly what I told them to do, and they were so good to her and took great care of her. I will definitely use them again.

Now on the bright side it will grow back, and at least I didn’t do this to my pet. (Notice how pissed the cat looks in the second picture)

P.S. A friend of mine says that Bailey looks like the dog from Never Ending Story. What do you think?

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Weight Watchers

July 20, 2007 – 9:23 am

Today we had our “Chub Club” meeting, and I weighed in 2.5lbs less than last time. I guess the stomach flu is good for something.

I still have about 4lbs. to loose for my first goal, and I really want to get it done before we leave for Hawaii (in 3 weeks). We set goals, and then named rewards if we hit our goal, and mine is I’m going to buy a new bathing suit if I get to my goal. I really want to take a new swim suit with us on our trip, so wish me luck.

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The new face of BridesClub

July 16, 2007 – 10:06 am

Yeah it’s here! The new BridesClub was launched last night after weeks of blood sweat and tears. Check it out and tell us what you thing.

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Feeling Yucky

July 14, 2007 – 8:10 pm

Well yesterday was supposed to be my Weight Watcher’s weigh in, but I didn’t go. I have a really good excuse thou, I’ve been really REALLY sick. I’ve lost 4 1/2lbs. in the last 3 days, and not the good way. I don’t think I’m really sick, I think it’s my bodies way of telling me to slow down. (mostly because no one else is sick, just me)

This happens to me occasionally, my body says “well if you won’t slow down then I’ll make you.” The good news is I’ve had 3 days of laying around sleeping, and a real good reason to say “sorry I can’t help you with that.” (this is really hard for me) I’m feeling a little better tonight, I think by tomorrow everything will be great. The sucky part is since Ash is in the middle of a deadline, now was not the time to get sick. Oh well, you can’t plan these things.

While lying around feeling totally yucky, I had a lot of time to think, and since my mind is as random as they come, (ADD) I recalled a time about 6 years ago when life was equally crazy.

I was in Seattle with 2 kids going to Seattle University. I had 10 hour school days, with an hour commute each way plus 2-3 hours of homework each night. I was juggling 2 kids and school while my wonderful husband was in Sacramento for the summer working. Life was overwhelming, and depressing, and I hadn’t seen Ash for about 6 weeks. Feeling totally overwhelmed one day, I called his office on my lunch break and got a co-worker on the phone who I knew really well.

I asked to speak to my hubby, and she started making all kinds of excuses about why he couldn’t come to the phone. The conversation went something like this:

Â Me: Elle tell me what’s going on.

Elle: OK, but you can’t be mad.

Me: Oh no what did he do (did I mention we needed this job)

Elle: He left late last night and is driving through the night to surprise you for 4th of July because he can’t be away from you another minute, How sweet is that?

Me: HE WHAT?

Elle: Oh come on Monica, you can’t be mad, he missed you isn’t that so cute?

Well he was lucky I had about 6 more hours to calm down, and realize how incredibly sweet it was, and how truly ecstatic I was that I would be seeing him in just a few hours. I had missed him terribly, and our kids needed there dad around. He ended up leaving the job in Sacramento, and coming to Washington to be with us while I finished the last few weeks of classes.

That’s what I love most about him, he is great at the big gestures, and is always there when I really need him. He spoils me.

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Once upon a time…

July 12, 2007 – 8:58 pm

…There was a boy and his mom that went on a walk. They crossed over a bridge, and a troll jumped out and said “give me some money” (in a really growly voice). The little boy says I don’t have any money, but I do have a song, and then the little boy starts singing “I am a child of God”. When he is done the troll lets him pass safely.

This is my 4 year old’s latest bed time story that he tells me every night. He likes to tell me one after I’ve told him one, but where does he come up with this stuff? I haven’t told him a story even remotely close to this, but I love it.

Today Sadie had a temple trip with the YM and YW. Of course since procrastination is my middle name, I waited until 5 minutes before it was time to go, and then decided to look for her recommend. I new exactly were it was, or at least I thought I did, so as I’m frantically tearing the house apart, and she is getting closer to a total melt down, I decided to beg Heavenly Father for help.

This has always worked for me, but I was afraid this would be the one time that it didn’t. So after a frantic prayer the recommend was found tucked away safe and sound next to mine in my wallet. Phew. I then drove like a mad women the whole mile and a half to the temple and dropped her off at the door. (with a disk of family names hopefully to get done)

As I watched her walk away into the temple something hit me, how grown up she is, and that not to far off she will be walking into the temple for a bigger purpose. Where does the time go? Just yesterday I was rocking her to sleep, and putting band aids on skinned knees.

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In desperate need of a vacation

July 12, 2007 – 11:30 am

Last night Ash and I were hanging out watching a movie, and we got to talking about our family vacation that is coming up. He was telling me how excited he is that it’s almost here (only about 4 1/2 weeks to go). I can’t believe it’s that soon, I’ve been so busy for so long I can’t think that far ahead. To me it isn’t real yet because life won’t slow down long enough to think about it. This is a sign that I need a vacation in a BAD way. The problem is that the weeks leading up to said vacation don’t look any better as far as time, and it will be upon us before I have time to pack or get ready or anything.

We are leaving the second week of August and driving to Seattle (our travel agent found us flights from Seattle that saved us about $300 per person, plus my mom is dying to see the kids), then flying from Seattle to Honolulu forÂ 8 days. We had planned on going in July, for the Hawaii Bridal ExpoÂ but decided not to spend our precious vacation time working, so we are going in August instead.

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Would somebody please stop the ride, I want to get off…

July 6, 2007 – 10:27 pm

We have had a very adventurous few weeks. The cousins are in town staying with us for 10 days (2 of them leave in the morning the other one is staying for another 3 weeks) and we have been showing them ALL of Utah. Not only are we packing our schedule full of fun activities, but Ash is in the middle of a MAJOR overhaul of BridesClub that is set to launch in less than 2 weeks.

Here are some of the highlights so far:

Seven Peaks
Lagoon
Scera pool
Temple Square
Movies (Ratatouille)
Mormon Tabernacle choir
The Mayan
ATVing
Wake boarding
Movies (Evan Almighty)
Stadium of Fire
Neighborhood BBQ/water party
River Rafting down Provo river
BYU museum
BYU bookstore
Ripples drive-in

I’m worn out, but it has been fun. I had a lot of firsts this week, not only was it my first time going to Stadium of Fire, but it was also my first time river rafting the Provo river, wake boarding, and riding a level 4 trail on ATVs with children. (I don’t recommend it)

Ash decided to take us up a trail that I thought he had been on before, and for anyone that knows him you know that he is a very cautious person so no need to worry, right. Wrong.

The first part of the ride was great, normal no problem. Then we crossed a stream, still normal. I looked up ahead and I see very large boulders, and a road that looks almost impassible. I ask him if this is a good idea, and he says that its only like that for a minute and then its fine. I say ok and we head up the mountain. Well the road doesn’t get better, and I’m getting more and more scared by the minute. The trail gets steeper, and the boulders get bigger, and we have 6 kids with us, 2 of them are riding there own machines. Ash then says he doesn’t remember it being this bad, but when he came up the trail it was covered in snow, so of course he didn’t see the huge rocks under the snow. Then he tells me that he never actually made it to the top because he got snowed in and had to turn around. By the time we got to the lake at the top I wasn’t just scared, I was mad.

I’ll admit the lake was beautiful, but not worth the danger going up. All I could think about was how I was going to get down, because I didn’t want to go back the way we came. The trip down ended up being much easier than the trip up. I just let gravity work and held the brake every once in a while. Of course Ash says “It wasn’t that bad”, but its the last time I go up that trail, and next time I’m picking the trip.

Later that day we went wake boarding, another thing that I had never done. Anyone who knows me knows that my lack of coordination is legendary. I have no balance, no coordination, and a healthy respect/fear of water, so why I thought I could try this is beyond me. I think Utah Lake’s water level dropped 2 ft. from all the water I drank trying to wake board. I got up once, but the rest of the time the rope kept slipping out of my hands. (which of course is because of the intense ATV riding earlier, nice excuse huh) Even though I wasn’t great at it I had fun, and want to try it again until I get it. Ash as so sweet to tell me how good I did, even though I know the truth. I would post a picture, but you have to stay up longer than 2 seconds to get a picture ;0) Here are some pictures of our week, and a video of Ash wake surfing (he is a natural, it must be because he is from Hawaii)

Sadie, Sean, and Dallin at Ripple’s Drive in.

The whole family

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Happy 4th of July

July 4, 2007 – 4:43 pm

We are headed out for Stadium of Fire in a few minutes. Yet another thing I have never done.

We had a neighborhood BBQ/water party. They set up an adult water slide. It looked like tons of fun, but I’m sure my luck I would hurt myself if I tried it out, so I sat on the side lines and watched.

I’ll post pictures of the show when we get home. Hope everyone has a fun safe 4th.

Sadie and Cole (right before Corbin Bleu came out to sing, can you see how excited Sadie is about it.)

Calan and Neal (Not as excited about Corbin Bleu).

Sean and Dallin

WoW this was cool!

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Monica Buckles

Monthly Archives: July 2007

Suck it up

Pioneer Day fatigue

An Ugly Ugly word

Tag your it!

Bad hair day: Oh It’s SO sad

Weight Watchers

The new face of BridesClub

Feeling Yucky

Once upon a time…

In desperate need of a vacation

Would somebody please stop the ride, I want to get off…

Happy 4th of July

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