Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Pets...ya gotta love em!

A Dog Named Sex

Everybody who has a dog calls him "Rover" or "Boy". I call mine "Sex". He's a great pal, but he has caused me a great deal of embarrassment.

When I went to a city hall to renew his dog license, I told the clerk I would like a license for Sex. He said, "I'd like one, too!"
Then, I said, "But this is a dog." He said he didn't care what she looked like. Then, I said, "You don't understand, I've had Sex since I was nine years old." He winked and said, "You must have been quite a kid."

When I got married and went on my honeymoon, I took the dog with me. I told the motel clerk that I wanted a room for my wife and me and a special room for Sex.
He said, "You don't need a special room. As long as you pay your bill, we don't care what you do." I said, "Look, you don't seem to understand. Sex keeps me awake at night." The clerk said, "Funny -- I have the same problem."



One day, I entered Sex in a contest, but before the competition began, the dog ran away. Another contestant asked me why I was just standing there, looking disappointed. I told him I had planned to have Sex in the contest. He told me I should have sold my own tickets. "But you don't understand," I said, "I had hoped to have Sex on TV." He said, "Now that cable is all over the place, it's no big deal anymore."

When my wife and I separated, we went to court to fight for custody of the dog. I said, "Your honor, I had Sex before I was married." The judge said, "The courtroom isn't a confessional. Stick to the case please."
Then, I told him that after I was married, Sex left me. He said, "Me, too."

Last night, Sex ran off again. I spent hours looking all over town for him. A cop came over to me and asked. "What are you doing in this alley at 4 o'clock in the morning?" I told him that I was looking for Sex. My case comes up Friday.

Here is Shamrock our proctector! He is a guardian of the front door with his bark when the doorbell rings and then licks whom ever is there once they come in. Although some people find him intimidating is he the greatest dog ever! He is a loving, patient, still playful in his old age and a loyal companion.
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This is Coco, our mut. She is a bit overweight but loves to snuggle. Like a woman she has Shamrock by her side who most often lets her have her way.....first into a room to lay on the dog pillow or first to eat from the dog bowl. A few years shy of Shamrock but still as playful as a pup!
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Knock, Knock!
Who's there?
Ron!
Ron who?
Ron a little faster, will you? There's a pit bull after us!

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Curiosity!

A quote for someone I know.....
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The important thing is not to stop questioning. Curiosity has it's own reason for existing."
Albert Einstein

Thought of this person and realize his/her curiosity has reason. I have faith that this peaked curiosity will someday have meaning! We all know the wonders of the world works in mysterious ways. How amazing it would be to know just a small part of these inexplicable doings. But then imagine how our lives would be if we knew the answers to everything!I firmly believe curiosity will eventually somehow, someway be answered in a manner that can affirm some kind of truth. Most of us relate curiosity to killing the cat, well because I love this person and want the best outcome for thier family I see Curiosity enpowering the cat. My curiosity has been peaked. I ask myself what does the future beholds on behalf of this reason? Why must curiosity exist? How is this person's current experience going to affect themselves or other's? HOW? WHY? WHEN? WHERE? Time will only tell!

Saturday, January 24, 2009

A Princess Affair!

Once upon a time....
Caitlyn was cordially invited to a Princess Party and boy was she excited! I was determined to try some new hairstyles that I really don't have the patience for! For one Caitlyn's hair in all uneven due to a previous haircut she decided to try on herself a while ago. It's growing out but still we have a ways to go! Thankfully her hair is curly so it's not so noticeable and a few hairstyles can cover it up! With some help from the site "hairformyprincess" I came up with this:
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I think Princess Caitlyn's maid did an O.K job on the hair style...she's learning but with a little more pay maybe she can do some hair wonders in the near future!!!!
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It was alot of fun for a whole bunch of little princess. They ate, made tiara's,played games, colored a pretty princess and decorated their own prince charming.
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Princess Becca's maid(Mommy Kristi) did an awesome job with her hair!
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Princess Jesse was just so darn cute!
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Pam the maid even did an awsome job on her princess!
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Simply Sweet!
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And she lives happily for now with her mother maid and Prince charming Daddy...

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She ends the day with a special kiss for King Shamrock!!!
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Saturday, January 3, 2009

A New Years Outting!

We decided to start the new year right and bond as a family! So on New Years we ending up in Salt Lake for lunch and a stroll down the Gateway. We ate at Dodo's Restaurant(funny huh!)which was good. The best was our dessert...Nestle Toll House Cookie Pie!
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Then we strolled down for a quick shower. I was surprised they were on for the winter..must be heated.
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On our way back home we stopped at Tai-Pan. I was excited because Sonny was excited....We'll Sonny only lasted to be exact 5 minutes and took off to wait in the car. What!!!! He was expecting something totally different!
So my tour was unfortnately short!
We then stopped in Draper where we were able to see Porter Rockwell!
I see similarities in this photo....is it Grandpa Ralph???? Oh no it's Porter Rockwell himself, a long-haired gunfighter and protector of his people! There are great stories of this man who was bodyguard of his best friend Joseph Smith. Sonny has just finished reading all 4 Porter Rockwell Chronicles so now it's my turn to enjoy his life's adventure!
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We Ended our evening at the Desanitago's and a visit from the Albright's.....Where were the other Maloy's...Sick( So Sorry we really missed you guys!) My goal for 2009 is to plan a 2010 Party with them included! We've missed 2 years in a row already!
Our Argentine friends have these new year traditions.... First we ate Empanadas!
Then we did the norm and count down....3, 2, 1 Happy New Year!
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We then each recieved 12 pennies. We walked out in the freezing cold to the middle of the street faced north and threw the pennies over our shoulder for good luck....it was great until Kristi threw her pennies south! I'll be praying for you Kristi!
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We had a few sparklers going!
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We darted inside for warmth and then recieved 12 grapes. We ate a grape and made a wish for each month....Nikko after about his 5th said..."Here mom you do the rest for me!
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Happy New Year and best wished to all!

Friday, January 2, 2009

Hot & Caramel Sweet!

My first new successful recipe for 2009! What could be better than a warm cup of cider on a cold day to start off the new year! My favorite all time drink at Starbuck's is the Hot Caramel Apple Cider! If you haven't tried it you need to...or just make it at home. Heidi actually prompted my curiosity so off to Smith's I went for apple cider and whipped cream...all other ingredients I had at home...you might too! Not only does it look pretty it taste even better! I even think my version taste WAY better than Starbucks, I added more caramel! Sorry Heidi, I couldn't wait for your sample...I'm impatient! I would have shared it today but I was off to work with a warm cup of cider! Let's just say this was a sample to prove it's greatness! Doesn't it look delicious! YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!
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This was the recipe I used..I justed altered the amount of caramel!(Be Creative)
1 1/2 cups apple cider
1 1/2 tbl caramel sauce or caramels melted
1/2 tsp vanilla
whipped cream
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Cheers!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Our Polar Express Party.....Al Aboooaaard!

Someone asked me once why I do these things. Well you might think I'm crazy inviting 13 children most all between the ages of 3 - 5 yrs over for a party( so I have a few nieces and nephews),and try to retain order and chaos among a gang full of hyper active young kids, or spend a little extra money this time of year for treats and decorations, or risk a beverage or food spill on carpet, then transform my house in detail into the theme of the party.....OK I admit I'm a little crazy....but it's sooooo much fun! It's exciting to imagine it all possible and then make it a reality. The brainstorming, planning and designing is the best part! The results are even more rewarding! Why do I do it? Honestly, it brings back a certain kind of feeling that makes me feel like a kid again. I remember the kid parties my mother's and aunt's put on for all the nieces and nephews and how much fun they were. I remember our yearly camping trips with the family, I remember always being with my cousins and going to new and different places. Our parties certainly never lacked food! I don't always remember the detail of each outing, especially when I was younger but I do remember our families strong bond that I still yearn for till this day. We grow up, move away, have families and simply become so busy with work and other activities. I do these parties for memories...memories for my daughter and hope that someday she can hold on to and treasure in her adult years as I have. I believe she's inherited a little of my party planning because Cailtyn actually initiated this party! It all began with the famous "Polar Express" movie. "Mommy, can Addie and Kylee come over and watch it with me and we can get hot chocolate and cookies? And so it began!

With Sonny being a Union Pacific Machinist, we thought this party was perfect for us and of course Sonny was the spectaular "Conductor" He did an awseome job and tried to have as much fun as I was. He even played the part a few times!
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We of course had to transform the house into the movie and I think we pulled it off for 3 - 5 yr olds.
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Retaining order and control was all based on this one activity card. Groups of 3 - 4 alternated actvities and it seemed to work very well for our crowd!
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Here is Santa's Workshop! My cousin Kristy was so nice to last minute help out with crafts!
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Next we had a Winter Wonderland of face painting! Clarissa and Matthew helped out and had creations of thier own. What was suppose to be a small design on the cheek became a full face design for some. Matthew even decided to create his own image of BYU until I informed him this was a christmas party! Great job guys and oh I apologize now for any stained faces on the day's to follow! I promise though all the ingredients are safe!
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The Elves Den was another adventure. Cousin Jacob and David were the perfect look and size(Don't you agree)They seemed to have a blast paying games with the kids! Thanks guys!
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Mrs. Claus Kitchen was supervised by the one and only Mrs. Heidi Maloy my sister in law who knows exactly why I do these party...She knows because she is just as crazy as I am when it comes to party planning, possibly even more! Thanks Heidi
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Once all the activities were done we started the movie. Throughout the movie we played a few games and activies according to the scenes! We of course started with hot cocoa and treats! Surprised and grateful, My brother-in-law Chris played the Chef. With smiles and a tray full of treats he danced into the room! Thanks Chris, you really surprised me! Shall you host the next party!!!!
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Once we reached the north pole we had our elves come out with a special surprise! We started with one grand present for Becca who opened her present to find one for Jesse who opened to find one for Matt who....you get the idea. It was fun and exciting to see thier faces. At the end three children had treats in their small boxes and a special note inside saying " Are you Naughty or Nice? Will you share your treats with your friends here today?" Of course all chose Nice!
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We ended with writing or drawing letters for Santa. Caitlyn was excited to give everyone a bell as a favor and a note saying of course BELIEVE! Parents...can you hear the bell ringing or did they bring home an old broken one?
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We had lots of fun and tons of memories to cherish! Thanks to all who made this party much more memorable for us!
One of the quotes said in the movie by Mr. Tom Hanks is one of my favorites.
"Seeing is Believing, but sometimes the most real things in the world are things we can't see"

Part of the party planning process is making our ideas a reality! Well, we didn't have a real train and we couldn't see the real Santa, but I'm positive we could all really FEEL those invisible things among us and that my friends is what life is all about!

Friday, November 28, 2008

Happy Birthday Girls!!!!

So I can't wait...I'm impatient! But I really like this song and it brings back good ol' memories!

YO Gabba Gabba Fan......NOT! But I am of this song!!!!!
For all the Birthday girls this December!
TO:
My little friend Victoria.. we miss you guys(Oh and I did remember this year it was last month!)
My favorite sister in law Heidi.....have a good one(Are you making any great desserts to celebrate! I'll have to come over and do a taste test for the family!)
My busy soon to be official RN friend Ivanna...... do you remember this song?I somehow remember hearing it on the phone every year and I think of you back at your old apartment by Chaffey!

Love you guys!!!!!
Happy Birthday