.go saints.

i really like both teams that will be playing in the BIG GAME today..but i have to say...go saints.! you deserve it and i'll be cheerin' for ya.

.gonna try this.

http://thelongestyear.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/06/tutorial-easy-peasy-swaddle-sheet.html

.carribean photos..finally.

so as you know we went on a 9 day carribean cruise over new years and i'm just now getting to posting the pictures. mostly i just wanted to post them and don't really want to label them all. i'll just give ya a few highlights. we snorkeled in grand cayman, a place called JM's favorite snorkel spot. JM was our guide, how original. we also visited sting ray city in grand cayman...loved loved loved that. what a fun experience. we scuba dove in roatan, honduras. way fun and saw lots of lobsters, star fish, and fishies. we stopped in costa rica and just fatted around on the beach (no pics of this). and in panama we visited the gatun locks and watched a couple boats go through. did you know that it costs a cruise ship over $400,000 to pass through the canal...and to think that we gave that canal back for FREE!!! ugh. the crusie ship was amazing and we loved all the formal nights and fun activities that the ship had to offer. not to mention that many, many sessions of mario cart in our room on our nintendo ds's. fun times. we loved spending time with our family and can't wait to do it again in a few years. hopefully. who knows, maybe we'll move to grand cayman. i could live there. ps. sorry the pictures are all screwed up...the order is crazy...but i'm lazy and don't want to fix it.

.carribean photos..continued.

the following pictures are just of grand cayman and the cruise ship. i love those star fish...

.forever changed.

for some reason this blog has forever changed me. i stayed up late, until 4 am just bawling reading this family's story. i don't know them. as hard as i think my life may be right now, i hope that i never have to let my child go to heaven before me.. websters.. we are praying for you.
www.kendraandryanwebster.blogspot.com

.please sign it.

everyone who reads my pathetic blog, even if you NEVER comment. PLEASE sign this petition so that our children and grandchildren do not have to suffer through the financial burden of paying 100% out of pocket for infertility treatments.

thanks. love you.

.can't stand it.

the only reason to post is because i could NOT bear to look at that picture anymore. fyi, ivf #2 - - failed. sorry i don't have it in me to post something "happy" or "christmas spirited," other than this. happy "hall"idays and a "classy" new year.

love, kevin.konnie.mckenzie.blake.jenn.ashley.and cameron.

.the baby makin' trip.

so we went to california to make these beautiful little embryos. as most everyone knows now, we have a baby making problem, so we followed my dr (whom i love SO much) to his Los Angeles office to do ivf with icsi. to read the full report on how that part of the trip went, see this link..http://owensbabies.blogspot.com

this is dr. marrs office, just one mile from the LA temple.

while i was incubating follicles, we did a lot of this, just my mom and i. my hubby and dad flew out later.


after the eggs were retrieved, we did DISNEYLAND, something i've wanted to do since we got married. it was fun. probably can wait to go back til our kids are 3 or 4 though.

we did honey, i shrunk the audience and even wore the h1n1 infested glasses. we used a lot of hand sanitizer. you should have seen it, i think about 80% of people getting off the rides were spraying and gooping on the stuff like it was worth a million bucks.

had to ride indiana jones a few times. the lines were non existent. it was so nice, and the weather was great. 75 degrees all week.

we also had the opportunity to see a chargers game while we were there. we sat on the 3rd row. holy crap! it was SO much fun. but i still like college football better, good experience though.

we got to see this guy, weddle, a former ute, make some amazing tackles from 20 feet away. he was awesome.

seriously look how close we are.

and we also went to the price is right for my mom, unfortunately we didn't get on, but she LOVED it.

all in all, it was a busy, fun, and stressful trip. now we're heading off the st. george to actually relax for thanksgiving. and technically, i'm pregnant for the time being. :)

.one year older.

happy 27th birthday to this girl today.

gotta love that face!

.ok, i'll keep him.

well, my birthday isn't til thursday, but my totally sweet hubby gave me this early since i've been wanting it for months. he always does such a good job surprising me. i'm freakin' lucky. thanks babe. love ya. and love my new enV touch.

.trick or treat.

well, around our house there is certainly someone who is ready for trick or treating...

these are cute little boxes i made at a scrapbook party...

and this has NOTHING to do with Halloween, other than i look SCARY. cameron took this picture one morning after i had just fallen asleep from a long night at work. isn't belle the best snuggler.?

hope y'all have a happy and safe halloween. as for us, we'll be at the UTAH BLACKOUT game.

.like sister, like brother.

hey, just wanted to give my little bro a big shout out today. he's a licensed RN now! we found out he passed his boards early today. good job, buddy.. i'm so proud of you! now, GET A JOB, ya lazy a**.

love ya, ash

ps, stole this pic from my sis-in-laws blog.. thanks jenn.

.whoa.

ok, so i just finished watching SYTYCD...it was the showcasing of the season 6 top 20..and i can't believe it, but i LOVE them more than last season. was wade and amanda robson's routine not totally SICK! i loved it. i can't wait to see what these dancers bring to the table this season.. i have a feeling it's going to be (as napolean would say) NASTY! so my top picks for this season so far, and hopefully these folks will end up in the top 5...

1. russell-- oh boy, who couldn't love his face..and smile.. not to mention he is a ridiculous performer.
2. nathan-- so this boy can pirouette, man..and he's adorable
3. ellanore-- she is such a cutie, and a very mature, dynamic dancer
4. channing-- i think she will "grow" the most
5. jakob & billy-- these boys tie for 5th for me.. they are both great contemporary dancers

runners up
pauline
legacy
victor
noelle

can't wait. tomorrow is going to rock!

.oops.

i wonder if any of the byu fans expected this?? i know i did...but did they?

.oh, i forgot.

i also wanted to say, if you have not seen JUNO yet, it's a must see. i've loved it ever since it came out and my mom and i just watched it this weekend...we almost peed our pants, several times. very, very humorous.

- all babies want to get borned.
- nice legs.
- my mom uses color-safe bleach, go carol.
- well i'm a nail technician and i think we should both stick to what we know.
- my five year old daughter could do that, and let's be honest, she's not the brightest bulb in the tanning bed.

so this playlist is a trubute to my love for JUNO.