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It's that time again.......

2008-11-09T14:43:00.000-08:00

Makayla and Landon are official volunteers at the Utah Humane Society. They enjoy it so much..... when we go we are usually there for at least a couple of hours. Of course we have to have the "no, we can't take all 50 dogs and 30 cats, 7 rats, 9 gerbils, and 5 rabbits home with us" talk each time we go to leave!

My Wildcats!

2008-10-24T22:29:00.001-07:00

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WHAT TIME IS IT....?

2008-10-24T06:33:00.000-07:00

It's HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL time!!!!! I can't tell you how excited I am I mean my kids are for this movie! We are headed to the theatre today at 2 pm.... we really wanted to go at midnight last night but some of us have school!!! I'll keep you posted on my day with Sharpay and the gang! Simply FABULOUS!!!

2 weeks down.....

2008-08-30T07:59:00.000-07:00

The last two weeks have been really great! Getting back into the groove of going to school and having an actual dinner instead of smores or hotdogs! Lan and MJ have finished their first two weeks and so far absolutely love it. Their teachers are wonderful. MJ has been recommended for the excell math where she will go 3 times a week to a advanced level math class..... not sure where she got her math smarts! Lan is enjoying his 1st grade class and loves homework. His testing shows him to be reading on a 2nd grade level and 3rd grade spelling. Very proud! LC has started her senior year at Bingham High School. She is loving her classes and has said on several occasions she loves her Seminary class..... WWHHHHHAAAAATTT? :) I survived my first week at work. I absolutely love it! It's tons of fun and the kids are great, of course we have our "attitudes" but they all seem to be adapting to the rules of the playground! I can't believe I am actually getting paid for laminating, copying, cutting out, and running the playground..... WOW! Friday night lights have officially begun in the Beehive state.... not as glamorous as football in Texas but it's fun to watch. Lan and I went to the game while MJ went camping in Manti and LC with friends (of course) at the game then to a sleepover. Alan working as usual but is excited about the 3 day weekend. We may head to Idaho to see his Uncle Billy and Aunt Sheryl.... we may head to Park City to hang out with our friends!

What a day.....

2008-08-25T14:36:00.000-07:00

Today was a big day for a couple of us in the fam!!! Today Lauren started her senior year at Bingham High School. She was up bright and early this morning anxious to get out the door in hopes to score a really great parking place! She is very excited about her class schedule which includes Anatomy/Physiology and Fashion Merchandising! She has begun to request college info which is quite stressful.... for me that is!!

And I, the tdchavis, started my new job today at the new elementary school. It was tons of fun, a little unorganized right now but it is only the first day and the school is not complete yet. I'll keep you posted!!!

Yoo Hoo.... anyone remember me......

2008-08-19T08:56:00.000-07:00

It's been exactly 2 months since I posted any news..... and boy has it been a full 2 months..... I have 652 pictures to download in the order of my summer adventures..... from American Idols Live, to Girls Camp, to hiking in Sundance, to Texas fun and of course the kiddos first day of school. Which by the way, my baby Landon is a big first grader now and it didn't hit me until I got home and realized I have 7 hours of just me, myself, and Roxy dog..... what a bitter sweet moment...... ok, I'm tearing up gotta move on!

A Ray of Sunshine.......

2008-06-19T17:46:00.000-07:00

We have a new addition to our family..... well, until the 25th! Derick is here visiting with us while his mommy and daddy are taking a little vacation! We have had so much fun with him. He has made lots of new friends and already the kiddos come over and ask, "Can Derick come and play"?!! The kids were excited to get online and learn a few "signs" so they are able to speak to Derick. He loves the mirror and making everyone laugh. He loves to dance and sing to the HSM Wii.... hmmm I wonder where he has heard those songs before? :) It's so much fun to watch Landon and Derick interact...... Landon can't wait to go in his room in the morning and start their day of play! Derick absolutely loves Roxy dog and Roxy adores Derick.... He loves to sit with her and lay on her belly! She is just excited to have so much attention! I love the random hugs I get just for smiling at Derick. He is an amazing little boy with a really big heart. Our family is so blessed to have Derick in our home for a bit..... he has made such an impression on the kids not to mention Alan and I! Derick ROCKS!!!

Falling behind.....

2008-06-18T12:10:00.001-07:00

I have fallen way behind on keeping up with my bloggin'..... I know each and everyone of you are just completely upset over it! :) Here goes an attempt to catch you up on the last few weeks......

- Alan and I took another trip to Las Vegas to catch the Kenny concert.... it was really amazing, especially our seats..... We stayed at the MGM and had a total blast. Took in the O show on Saturday night and lounged by the pool.... took advantage of the IN and OUT burger on our way home!
- Daybreak Elementary carnival was totally fun. The kids got wristbands and was able to ride and slide and even climb all they wanted. Our plans were to stay for maybe an hour but it turned into 3.... they had way tooooo much fun!
- Oh the fun Stake Primary Activity...... It was all about the Book of Mormon and Mormon himself was even there... Makayla went as Sariah but Landon just went as the cool dude he is! It was really cute and the kids enjoyed it!
- Makayla, Abbey, Landon and I decided to stalk the HSM set..... we drove by and they were filming.... they would not allow photos to be taken but I.....
- We went to the Salt Lake Bee's game with Landon's baseball team... it was really lots of fun and we sat front row right behind the Las Vegas 51's pitchers and catchers... they were really nice and allowed me to take a few "extra-terrestial" photos! Bee's won, it was all good!
- After the game, we took a burger break at Hires Big H...... it's not a Whataburger but it was good!
- We took a trip to Park City to take advantage of the Alpine Slide..... fun fun fun we visited with our friends and the kids had fun playing with Gavin! Their front yard is a great background for some great pics!!

IT'S OFFICIAL.......

2008-06-03T07:37:00.000-07:00

I will be taking on Texas starting July 17. The kids and I will be flying to the grand ol' country of I mean state of TEXAS. I have girls camp end of July so the kiddos will be staying while I fly back to take on the bears and possible wolverines in Heber. I will then return to DFW on the 2nd of August to allow my family and friends to marvel in my presence until the 16th!!! :) I am soooooo excited! MJ said she was splitting her days as follows: 15 days with meme, 5 days with Savannah, 5 days with Jessica, and 5 days with Kenzie...... Landon says his entire vacations is split only between meme and Austin! As for me, I plan to be available for anyone who wishes to hang with me..... I enjoy the sun, shopping, late nights with lots of fun conversation, eating Whataburgers and Rosa's, scoping out QT for toe lovers, offending anyone in sight with my obnoxious sunglasses, monsters and milk duds, mc donalds french fries...please NO FRY SAUCE (nasty), and the occasional long walk on the beach or Arcadia park will do!

Sunday family day!!! OH What fun!

2008-06-02T13:22:00.000-07:00

After church we came home and had heated up pizza for lunch and then, as we do every Sunday, took a nap!!! MMMMM so good. Of course our kids were not so excited about the nap thing and ended up watching church movies for an hour..... The weather is absolutely beautiful right now so we decided to take advantage of it and take a little road trip to Temple Square to see all the beautiful flowers. We had such a great time and it was ALL of us for the first time in a long time. Having a teenager we don't have as many "complete family" days as we used to. So this day was very special...... take a look at out slide show and see if you recongnize anyone...... besides us of course!!! ENJOY....we sure did!

PROUD TO BE AN AMERICAN....... THANK YOU TO OUR TROOPS

2008-05-26T14:18:00.000-07:00

A big thank you to our troops, the men and the women, that have and are continuing to fight for our many freedoms. Today is a special day to remember those who have sacrificed their lives to save ours.....they should be thought of daily..... all that we do and all that we say are products of the blood that has been shed to give us those rights. I am honored to be called an American and live in this amazing country. Thank you is not enough but I do want to express my appreciation for those who don't even know me but are fighting for me..... and my family...... You are truly heros!

IRON MAN = HOT MAN......

2008-05-26T14:08:00.000-07:00

Today being Memorial Day we as a family went to Chick fil A for lunch and then off to the popular Memorial Day hang out.... the movies! WE saw Iron Man and I have to tell you... it was just awesome! Loud and crazy super hero movies are fascinating to me! And Robert Downey Jr. has NOT lost his hottness factor! He is a, I mean the movie is a must see! :)

I'll take a #5 8 pack with half coke half diet coke......

2008-05-23T16:06:00.000-07:00

Oh what a glorious recovery. After my complete devastation of losing the title of 2008 American Idol, well I didn't lose it personally but I felt like I did when David Archuleta's name was not announced...... I was able to recover quicker than you can say "Eat More Chicken" thanks to the new Chick fil A that has opened just about 139 seconds away from me. It is the only chick fil a within 10 miles and is now my focus to help me get over the AI disappointment. Thank you Chick Fil A! I vow to visit often!

What the freak????

2008-05-22T18:55:00.000-07:00

Ok.... so all of you can understand my utter disappointment that little David was not named 2008 American Idol. I have come to realize that there was I believe heavenly hands in this.... ok, so it sounds silly but come on..... he's too "good" for hollywood.... I do know that we will be seeing an Archie CD in stores soon.... but look at it this way..... he's not owned by FOX and he has more freedom to become more successful and sing what HE wants to sing..... so David, you will always be our American Idol.... with benefits!!! We all know WHO the more talented one was last night and it's not the crowned "winner"!!!

DAVID VS. DAVID

2008-05-21T09:09:00.000-07:00

The dueling David's will find out tonight who is the next American Idol..... This is a tough one when you really stop and think about it..... I REALLY love little David Archuleta and want him to take the title I just do not want Hollywood to "TAKE" him. He is my choice for the next American Idol.....

David C....... I like him too..... he can be a little cocky at times but I really think he is talented in his own way..... I think with his ruggedness and experience he might could handle the HOLLYWOOD pressures.....

So is it "good" vs. "evil"???? My hubby seems to think so.....

Hmmmmmm..... we will find out tonight on...... AMERICAN IDOL (that's my Seacrest impersonation)

What happens in Vegas.....

2008-05-21T09:02:00.000-07:00

We just returned from our ACM trip to Vegas and we had tons of fun. We drove so we could see the beautiful country side. The days went fast and found ourselves not wanting to return..... this was the most relaxing trip we have taken..... and we were even in Vegas, the city that stays lit all night! A dear friend of Alan's, Jack Ingram, took home best new male artist! We were sooooo excited and just happened to run into him and his wife after the show and snap some pics.

Vegas was nice..... a warm 110 but we just soaked it in......

A BIG "OH MY HECK" SHOUT OUT.......

2008-05-15T09:33:00.000-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LITTLE DAVID! WHOOHOO! WE ARE SOOOOOOO EXCITED! No matter what happens in the finale, David will always be our American Idol!

If you watched last nights Idol did you happen to notice the awesome radio station featured? That would be my hubby's station.... 101.5 The EAGLE..... David actually visited 2 stations but the EAGLE was THE only one featured!! You can imagine we are "flyin' high" right now!

Yesterday was an awesome one..... not only did David make us proud BUT I got to have lunch with 2 other American Idols and their "mini-me's"..... Chanda and Candice featuring AJ and Hayes....... look for their debut single in Zupa's soon!!! :) We had a great time visiting and being showered in gifts and fruit loops! I love those girls, they are tons of fun and it was so nice to have a little "girl" time! Thanks for including me you guys!!

This is........ American Idol....

2008-05-12T10:52:00.000-07:00

May 9th has been declared DAVID ARCHULETA day in the state of Utah..... and we were there to witness it! It was such a fun experience..... I have to say.... I think I have finally figured out why we were brought to Utah..... it was for David Archuleta! HEE HEE This was our day with David!

So many exciting upcoming events......

2008-05-08T08:04:00.000-07:00

So I just found out last night, from a very reliable source I might add, that the one and only David Archuleta is coming home to visit..... While he is here he will be dropping by 2 radio stations out of the oh let's see 50 SLC has.... one of them being the great 101.5 The EAGLE!!! FOX 13 has taken notice to the one of a kind "I VOTE FOR DAVID ARCHULETA" t-shirts that a really awesome local DJ designed and promoted! They are a really hot item here and they run out at every promotion 101.5 EAGLE does. Check out.... www.myfoxutah.com/myfox/
Tomorrow they are having a pep-rally at Murray High School for David's homecoming! You bet your diet coke WE will be there! I'll share pics so be sure to stay tuned!!!

On another cool note.... Alan and I are headed to Vegas in a couple of weeks for the AMERICAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS!!! I am sure I will be hanging with George, Tim, Faith, and Kenny.... so I will make sure I document my visits with snap shots..... HA HA I am sooooooooo excited..... this will be my first ACM award show!

I Feel The Need.....The Need To WEED...

2008-05-08T07:59:00.000-07:00

With the sunny weather...FINALLY, I am feeling the need to weed my flowerbeds..... We had rain yesterday and it has been a bit more chilly than a few days ago BUT I am not going to let it get me down..... The grass is absolutely beautiful and you can actually walk barefooted without the pricking of the dead grass mixed in.... I'm keeping a smile on my face because I know SUMMER'S COMIN'!!!

OOOHHHHHHH YEAH......

2008-05-06T18:05:00.000-07:00

The weather has been absolutely gorgeous..... and the sound of the lawn-mowers and smell of fresh cut grass has given me DA FEVAH...... Spring fever that is..... I am so in the mood for pickin' weeds and plantin' flowers. I washed the windows and set the sprinklers! We have been sleeping with the windows open..... and to be awaken by the churping of the birdies has made my days a bit more enjoyable! I have busted out my flip-flops, all 36 pair of them, my waaayyy large and obnoxious sunglasses, all 11 pair of them, and my oh so comfy sundresses and skirts with my cutsie little tee's...... can you tell that I am just oh so happy? I do miss my TEXAS TAN but my Utah one is not that bad...... I will say, this weather has got me wanting my blonde mane back...... hmmmmm maybe I should add that to my "coming soon" page!!! Stay tuned....

A sad day.....

2008-04-30T20:04:00.000-07:00

I wish I could understand fully why people have to die so young. Today has been a day of opening my eyes and really stopping to think of how I take for granted all I have been blessed with. My heart and prayers go out to a family that I didn't even know that well but felt a connection for some reason. I can't begin to imagine the pain a beautiful, strong young mother must be feeling due to the loss of her sweetheart. I am so grateful to have met this amazingly strong young lady that has been an inspiration to me and she doesn't even know it. Even though I do not know this family well, I do know that they are truly faithful people who have touched so many lives. Candace if you read this just know that I am here for you! I truly have this special sisterly love for you! May Heavenly Father continue to bless you and give you the peace you deserve. XOXOXO

Oh how beautiful the warmth and the sun......

2008-04-29T08:03:00.000-07:00

It has been absolutely gorgeous here in Utah...... I thought I'd better write about it before tomorrow when the snow is to return...... I truly believe the weather messes with your emotions and me being a sun and warmth person my emotions have definitely been messed with...... thank heavens for tanning salons so I can at least feel as if I'm in the sun for oh lets see 12 mins. I still have more to come and feel that I will be stuck in the house for the next couple of cold days so I will update you all on the things metioned a few posts back..... it's to be 80 today so I am going to take advantage of it, maybe even sport my bikini in the plastic wal-mart baby pool while sipping on a Sonic 1/2 coke, 1/2 diet coke with my big offensive shades on! A girl can dream can't she?!!!! Check ya'lls lata..... I'm off to sonic baby!!!

Aww...birthday memories

2008-04-16T09:30:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to......

2008-04-16T09:15:00.000-07:00

It weird not being with all my friends before, on, or after my birthday...... It's expecially hard not sharing with my twin RACHEL! So in honor of Rachel's big day too, I am going to endulge in my breakfast in bed that Makayla and Landon brought me, get to my toes and nails fixer up-er, hair trim, bake my favorite cookies, open my presents from my favorite Texas friends, oh and prepare for combined mutual tonight inwhich the Miamaids are in charge of....... not to mention, drag my winter clothing up from the basement....no flip flops tonight thanks to the snow I woke up to this morning....... PLEEEEEAAAASSSSSEEEEE snow, go away!!!!

Happy Birthday Rachel!!!!