Feller Family

Amber's 100 Awesome List

2012-02-03T12:16:00.000-07:00

1~Being a Mom is Awesome!
2~Having a dedicated, faithful, endearing and absolute joyful husband is Awesome!!
3~Dedicating my life to God is Awesome!
4~Finding the perfect outfit in the morning is Awesome!
5~A garden full of flowers is awesome!
6~baby smiles are awesome
7~Given a friendly greeting is Awesome
8~Walking into my clean home is Awesome!
9~Expressing myself through Art is awesome!
10~Laughing until I cry is AWESOME!!!
11~Vacationing with my family is Awesome!
12~Waking up to the birds chirping is Awesome!
13~Utah Truffles are Awesome
14~Organizing/decluttering is awesome
15~Dancing in the kitchen with my daughter is awesome!
16~Blinds and windows open are awesome!
17~zumba is awesome
18~MY LIFE is Awesome!
19~Getting my family together is awesome!
20~All my Friends are Aaawwwwwessssommmeeee!!
21~Fall Colors are awesome! (even though I'm ready for spring) :)
22~Daily phone calls from my dad are Awesome!
23~scentsy is awesome
24~carrying on traditions of lost loved ones is awesome
25~Happy Tears are awesome!
26~Realizing my trials are perfect for me and priceless, now that is awesome
27~The family piano is awesome!
28~Eating dinner as a family is awesome
29~Riding our bikes is awesome
30~Waterfalls are awesome!
31~Dr. Pepper is awesome!
32~A Massage sounds pretty awesome!!
33~listening to the giggles of little girls is awesome!
34~Creating new friendships is AWEsOME
35~The MOON is Awesome!
36~Green Smoothies can be pretty awesome!
37~Teaching about twenty 10 year old girls to sew is Awe~SOME!
38~A Baby's yawn is awesome!
39~Reconnecting with long lost friends is awesome!
40~My Armada is pretty awesome!
41~Clean sheets are amazingly Awesome!
42~Pontius Art Is Awesome!
43~Serving is Awesome.
44~Big flowers on a babies head is awwwweesome
45~Being positively happy is Awesome!
46~Antiqued walls are awesome.
47~Giving time/donations to charity causes is awesome!
48~Just perfect Yellow bananas are awesome (not too green and not brown!)
49~Flip.flops.Awesome
50~Temples are awesome!
51~Boot, scoot and Boogie! Is awesome!
52~Eating ice cream with a plastic spoon, just simply awesome!
53~RIDING A HORSE, IS AWESOME!
54~Putting makeup on next to my mom is awesome!
55~Sushi!!!! Is awesome.
56~Roasting starbursts over a campfire is awesome!
57~dance recitals are awesome!
58~Budgeting is awesome!
59~My 7 year old singing verbrata= awesomeness!
60~Date nights are awesome!
61~Family pictures, awesome
62~house shopping with no intention of buying, awesome.
63~hugs! {Awesome}
64~Disneyland= magically awesome
65~heart rocks. Awesome.
66~Contacts, so that I can SEE are Awesome!
67~NYC is awesome!
68~Singing in the shower iiiiiissssss awesomeeee! La la la laaaaa!
69~Christmas is awesome!
70~Chick flicks are awesome, alright I like action too!
71~Sunglasses are awesome
72~Food storage is awesome
73~sweet nothings are awesome
74~picnics are awesome
75~Chasing my nephews is awesome.
76~painted toe nails are awesome. Especially on my 3 month old :)
77~Netflix is awesome
78~Running is awesome!
79~BBQ's are awesome!
80~Google is awesome!
81~Earings are awesome
82~sitting on the back of a motorcycle is awesome
83~Having 2 beautiful daughters is AWESOME!
84~Playing mouse trap is awesome!
85~Dr Lund is awesome!
86~Loving people for who they are is the most awesomest!
87~Taking chances is awesome
88~Having a shoulder to cry on is genuinely awesome!
89~Camping on the beach is awesome
90~Tax returns are AwEsOmE!
91~An end to a yucky day is awesome! We all have them :)
92~having the best in-laws ever is awesome!
93~having over 30 neices and nephews is HOLYsmokes- Awesomeness!
94~apologizing first and meaning it is Awesome!
95~LOUD jewelry is awesome!
96~Throwing doubt and fears out the window is amazingly awesome!
97~Turning bad habits into good is divine awesome!
98~Checking off my millions of Checklists is Awesomer!
99~Owning your words and actions is awesome!
100~Giving more and expecting less is awesome!

2010-05-18T17:22:00.001-06:00

In our Near Future! Can't Wait! Counting down for Desi's birthday fun!!

What would I do without her?

2009-09-29T20:58:00.009-06:00

I have the joy of being apart of Desi's morning each day and oh what joy it brings me. It is the perfect way to start out my day :)

SUPPORT A LOCAL BUSINESS

2009-09-15T18:57:00.003-06:00

I absolutely love this idea! Go to www.scentsycontribute.org and pledge to support a local small business on October 12th, 2009!
Pledge to spend $50 at a local small business and Scentsy will send you a free T-Shirt!

Scentsy's goal is to inspire 100,000 people to spend an extra $50 that day to boost the economy ripple effect of $5 Million!

I absolutely can think of at least 5 of my favorite small stores that I would feel so sad if they weren't around anymore. This opportunity could make or break that small business that you have in mind. I think it would be fun to get a group of us and pick a store to go to together and just think of our pledges benefitting that store!

Scentsy owners sparked this desire from this quote,

“Try not to become a man of success. Rather, become a man of value. A successful man takes out of life more than he puts in. A man of value will give more than he receives.”

I love being charitable! and it feels soo dang good afterwards! Don't you notice when you give it always seems that you receive that back 10 fold :)

You are also welcome to buy a Contribute 2009 T-shirt for only $9 and Scentsy will send you a $10 Scentsy gift certificate to cover the cost of the T-shirt! What a sweet deal!

If you do decide to pledge I'd love to hear your story!

Hobbies and more hobbies!

2009-09-01T13:28:00.003-06:00

So I have to admit, I really wish I had more time to blog and journal about so much and I try my hardest to make these "blog goals" and well if you are reading this (if there is really anybody out there reading my blog) You've already noticed how guilty I am of not following through with keeping things updated. :)

Life is crazy as usual, with too much to do and not enough time to get it all done in.
Nate and Desi both have started school, which has put us back into routine of things and keeps us focused! School time is good it is a check back into what we want to accomplish and where we are headed. Things take time, but they are worth it if we are patient and stick it out.

There was a point in time a few years ago, when I felt like I had absolutely no hobbies. And believe it or not there was a time I even actually cried about it because I felt like I had no life or something.. I know, pathetic huh? Just be good you're not married to me! :) hee hee, Nate's had an earfull of my emotions I am sure! :)

But I am really excited about the things I have really involved myself in and it amazing how good it feels to accomplish things!
I have recently started Couponing! And believe it or not, I LOVE IT! it is becoming a hobby (almost). I look forward to saving money whenever I can and organizing my HUGE binder, and yes I DO carry that thing with me when I shop! Because I hate the feeling of going to the store to buy something full price when I know darn well I had a stinkin coupon for it at home!

I have so far had great success and found myself hungry to learn more about it because I am actually saving! And can you say, "HELLO FOOD STORAGE!" I have started to build my food storage even! And I have even used the items too!! They have come very handy at a couple of our recent gatherings. And I was even able to give my neighbor a whole loaf of bread, when she only needed a slice! because I got it for so cheap, that I found myself actually being a little charitable! It felt soo good too!

Geneology has been a recent spark that just one day burst from my heart! I can't stop thinking about it! It is almost like old lost treasure or something... We spent some time at Nate's families house reading about his great grandparents and looked through old photos. It was so AWESOME! And fun! and I can't wait to learn more. I will definitely be occupying more time on finding more about my family as well!

Scentsy has been a ton of fun too! I have met so many fun people and have had an opportunity to find something in common with friends and neighbors and it has been a blast to get to know people, besides the fact that I am absolutely obsessed with making my house smell good!!! And it is funny how now I notice the first sniff into others houses too, hee hee. It is funny how everyone smells different and everyone has their own scent. Have you ever noticed that? I wonder what my house smells like? Hopefully good and clean.:)

With all of these fun things to occupying my time, now I am finding I need more space! So, instead of indulging myself into more debt with a new house, We are cleaning out some closets and condensing some of our "junk" to allow ourselves a little more room to grow and enjoy these things! I can't wait to declutter! and get some stuff in a yard sale!

Catch up!!!

2009-06-16T12:25:00.002-06:00

So I have been needing/wanting to blog for awhile and really I have quite a bit to journal about here! Or at least share photos!
MY TO DO BLOG LIST...

- The BOBCAT
- Seven Pounds and still counting!
- FANCY NANCY
- Grasshoppers and Bugs!

Keep posted... Can't wait to share what's been going on with us! :)

BROTHER LOVE!

2009-05-15T08:09:00.007-06:00

Love these Smiley boys! My Brother and his adorable family got some handsome shots!
I love to see Ty & Ash play with Jaxsom and Carter. They skateboard with them, tickle them and constantly having fun with these cuties! Who could resist? I am so proud of you Ty, You are such a good dad and have a beautiful wife, in more ways than one!

THE BIG 30!!

2009-04-06T10:28:00.006-06:00

This is a shout out to my hubby whom is
now officially the BIG 3-0!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!

Boy does time fly by! For Nate especially, He truely has so much going on that he never has a dull moment. And what I absolutely Love about Nate is he seems to keep everything balanced, which really isn't easy to do. He is driven and has passion for what he truely wants in life and he lives it! He is always open for change to improve himself and always seeks for good.
I told him, "you're not getting old!, this is the prime time of your life, enjoy it!"
He quickly agreed.
Nate is an awesome dad and husband and those of you who know him, already know that about him.
I can't wait to spend another great and prosperous year with you, Nate! XOXO!

Oh and I just started my day with a nice peanut butter protein shake! It actually tastes really good! We weighed in last night and boy was that frieghtening! My Fat % was OFF THE CHARTS! ugh!

Biggest Loser Neighborhood Challenge

2009-04-03T08:24:00.003-06:00

So I've decided to join in on some neighborhood fun of some weight loss motivation. I am looking forward to some great end results in 8 weeks! Nate has already been very consistant with going to the gym and eating better, so this will be a great chance for us to be healthy together! Hey maybe I can even look half decent in a swimsuit this summer... we'll see! Wish me luck!

It's gettin there!

2009-03-30T14:24:00.002-06:00

We still have lots more to get and as we've slowly been buying extra's here and there it feels so good to get it on a shelf! I love this feeling of knowing we've at least have a food storage started. Now some of this stuff I need to learn how to cook.

Chocolate Or Vanilla???

2009-03-26T16:49:00.014-06:00

I don't know if it's the warmer weather that has gotten to me but, lately I have been on a HUGE ice cream kick! Which is a scary thing.. hopefully I can break this habit before our neighborhood weight loss challenge starting next week!

About a month ago, while visiting our sweet friend, She offered me Vanilla Ice Cream with powered chocolate (Nestle's).
I instantly declined, being nieve and intimidated. However, instantly made me crave Chocolate icecream. And the search was on! It didn't take long to find a new favorite, Dreyer's Rocky Road is absolutely DEVINE! Now, I know some of you are thinking.. ewe! But, there is no other brand out there like it! I've tried other rocky road brands and this I love!

NOW, I AM CURIOUS!!! Please Leave a comment and let me know...

What are your favorite Ice Cream Toppings?
(hot fudge, caramel, marshmallows, nuts, cut up fruit, candybars, whip cream, candy etc..)
I am curious to see what Kind of ice cream trends are out there.
In my friends family tradition, It would be a nice bowl of Vanilla with some powered chocolate.. the question I had is "why not just buy Chocolate icecream."
I guess that would take the fun out of it! :) And you know what, I can't wait to try it!

2009-03-25T19:24:00.003-06:00

So I got my spring cleaning started last weekend while it was so beautiful outside! I even made it out to the garden and cleaned it all out! How nice that feels! Now I am anxiously awaiting to plant some 10" Dahlia's out front and of course some veggies! I need to get the bulbs started inside now so they can be ready to be put outside soon! I wouldn't consider myself one to have much of a green thumb and honestly Thank Goodness for such a good husband that remembers to water the inside plants! I am so ready for warm weather I can hardly stand it! Hopefully I can keep up my motivation during the stormy weather we've been having the last couple of days!

Desi started a new daycare this week and I am so surprised at how well she's been adjusting. They've been working with her on an actual routine which I am hoping will really help with her obedience and keeping her into a routine at home too. Nights have seemed so crazy and inconsistant for her. She truely is a good kid (most of the time) and it is so good to see her play so well with other kids, it doesn't matter their age she is cute with them all! However, she seems to have a new little personality showing through. She is truely been learning tons at preschool and I can't stop thinking about how she is shortly going to be starting Kindergarten!

Nate is still plugging it along through school and actually has been really swamped with homework. I am so proud of him and his constant love and time he gives to us on his stressful and oh so little time to spare weekdays!

A new taste...

2009-03-19T09:59:00.006-06:00

We had an awesome opportunity to go to this Opera last night and what a great performance! "The Marriage of Figaro!" Nate and I really enjoyed the show and every minute spending time together too! We laughed together and was able to have a mutual appreciation for such talent and excellent comedy in seeing this. This was both of our first Opera's we have ever been to. It was so fun to get all dressed up and experience a little bit of high class. And the best part about it is the tickets aren't that expensive either! Especially, with a student discount.

A couple of weeks ago, we went to our first Ballet together as well and saw "Madame Butterfly" That as well was a lot of fun! I love dance anyway so to see this performance was super exciting for me to really capture the goosebumps and heartwarming feelings of watching such perfection and elegant dance style.
Madame Butterfly was a more serious performance and really you can't compare a ballet to an Opera.

Nate has been taking a Humanities Class and the requirements are for him to see different styles of art and experience them for himself. I am grateful for this class because we've never experienced anything like this and we truely have gained a respect and love for both of these and really can't wait to go to another!
Our next adventure is going to a Symphony. Looking forward to this new taste of experiences.

Refreshed

2009-01-13T21:46:00.005-07:00

Well the holidays are over and we are off to a new fresh start to a new year! Wahoo!
Nate has started school again and I actually feel confident that there is light at the end of the tunnel this time. :) I can't wait for the next few years to see where life takes us.
Desi has been loving going to preschool, where she has learned so much! She comes home singing new fun songs and cute projects they've worked on and she even is teaching us a little bit of sign language. She is sure growing up quickly.
I told her the other day, "Desi, you are sooo cute" and she responded with, "It's because I look like my dad!" If that is not the truth!

I recently listened to someone talk about how they used to teach their children through discipline and how hard parenting seemed to be. And yet this man found more success by teaching through example. This really hit me, because I can't tell you how many times a day I felt discouraged because I was constantly threatening my child to "be good" or "do this" or else... you'll sit on the stairs or have no more movies.. on and on. I have found that by taking those small simple moments to spend time with Desi or even have her involved in what I am doing, has really helped her learn that I am here for her. That I am not just always mad at what she does.
So now I feel refreshed!
Maybe I am just trying to figure things out as a parent and I am sure I have tons to learn! But do you ever feel like you get a sense of accomplishment when you recognize moments like these?
I like this picture, as my brother put it.. "It says so much"

Anyway, work is overwhelming busy and I feel constant pressure. However, I am learning tons and I say.. "Bring it on!" I've realized that I like excitement and a little stress in my work life. It keeps me motivated and challenged to do better. And it has really helped me try and keep positive! Life's full of tests and trials and I really think our attitude makes the difference.

2008-12-16T17:33:00.000-07:00

Holiday Boutique, Tomorrow.

2008-12-05T07:24:00.002-07:00

Life is sooo GOOD!

2008-11-17T21:43:00.005-07:00

Here to our side of the story, Life is good! I am realizing more and more everyday how grateful I am for sOooo Many things. I honestly, cannot say I have much complaints. With Thanksgiving approaching and the heart felt emotions of being close to family and recognizing each one of our family members I honestly have to say I love and adore each and every one of them. From parents to siblings to in-laws, every single one of them I cannot imagine not being apart of them. They are all a big factor in who and what I am. I AM FAMILY. It is amazing to me how much they all infuluence and are truely a great inspiration to my life.
Nate & I are recognizing a lot of our blessing and how grateful we are for our health and the things we have to fullfill our needs and desires in life. Especially grateful for Eachother and our sweet little girl. Desiree brings so much Joy into our lives! More than I could ever express. We have some great goals ahead of us. But how Joyful we are for what we have! I am so grateful for this time of year to really reflect on the Good in our life! The ugly can sure be ugly sometimes, but boy do our Blessings always outweigh the bad.

I have come to LOVE the Dove chocolates, not only do they melt in your mouth, they are so devine! they Have these fun and tender messages inside the wrapper...

In my Dove chocolate Promises Message today: Count your Blessings, not your worries.

This really hit me. It is awesome how focusing on our blessings, really makes our worries seem so little. :)

Scentsy Candles

2008-11-14T16:50:00.001-07:00

I am having an Open Basket Scentsy Party. Great for Christmas gifts.
You are welcome to stop by to see what's new. I'll have the samples and everything until Thursday, November 20th. I am willing to bring them by to you as well.
Call me with questions.

Budgeting and Christmas approaching!

2008-10-23T23:30:00.001-06:00

Earlier this year Nate and I have set ourselves goals and determination to get our life bugdeted and in order to be financially careful in our spendings and our paying of debt.
This is very sad to admit but after being married for 5 years we still hadn't known the basics of money. We have learned things as we've grown with adulthood, but I can't recall being sat down and actually shown how important or even how to track my $$$. If you are anything like we were, we often found ourselves frustrated monthly with eachother in why we came up short every month! With our recent discovery.. (it took almost a year for me to realize!) We were always spending more a month than what we actually were bringing in! YIKES!!! Of course our overdraft became our best friend and we are forever grateful for the savings in overdraft fees and any other kind of extra money we were spending by going in the hole! With some guidance with a couple of GREAT!!!friends, we were introduced to Quicken. This program has allowed us to talley up our bills and spendings and the best part is this.. we run reports on what our spending habits are and categorize what each reciept was for. This has allowed us the opportunity to actually BUDGET!
Nate and I sit down and we talk about and now have an understanding of what money we really do have and really make conscience decisions together in what our wants and our needs are and we now motivate and help eachother in where our money is spent each month. We found unusual and very unhealthy spending habits, And a lot of unnecessary purchases... okay I love shopping! and we ate out A LOT! I have now learned what my limits are anyway, to make a long story short!
We recently went through and budgeted for the rest of the year, especially with the holidays approaching rapidly we found that we have very little to spend. :( Sad day for me.
I have found a few specific blogs that I reference to frequently for inspiration and guidance in my life. Some of them, happen to be a relative of a friend or a friend of a friend but I am hooked at the constant reminders of life these blogs bring me. And I have to share a link to a site that was up on one of them that freshened my whole perspective on my budget and the spirit of Christmas. check it out here:
http://theerrandofangelsblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/blog-slacker.html.

I would love to hear any ideas you may have on budgeting.

Some Favorite Summer pics

2008-09-28T15:34:00.010-06:00

I've Been Tagged, don't worry You are not next..

2008-08-17T14:47:00.003-06:00

Two names you go by:
1. Mommy
2. Loopie

Two things you are wearing right now:
1. New York hat
2. Wedding ring

Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Garden ( I grew zuccinni's this year! :) )
2. Read

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. A shower, just got back from camping.. waiting for the wash to get done ;)
2. to see my mama sita!

Two favorite pets you have had or have now
1. Desi has a pet fish named Princess, she got her for her bday from Uncle Adam.
- Thanks Adam, the best pet ever! very low maintance and doens't shed or leave stains :)
2. Not much of a pet person, however, I have had a couple of really good dogs growing up.

Two people who will fill this out:
1. Not torturing anyone. You're are welcome to use if ya want though. I am not even going to tag anyone... I just thought it would be something fun to post, since I am a slacker. (by the way, sorry about that, I really need a new camara and haven't had any pics to post.. i don't like to post without pics... :)

Two things you did last night:
1. Sat around the campfire with the best company ever!! My family. We all had some great laughs and great memories.
2. Awwhhh! Desi got sand in her eyes and I tortured the poor girl with strapping her hands to her side and dumping water and saline in her eyes to get it out. NOt a happy camper (literally) :)

Two things you ate today
1. HOmemade zuchinni bread! (yes from my garden, I am a little proud, can you tell?)
2. Yummy pancake breakfast with sausage and eggs.

Two things you're doing today:
1. laundry
2. hang out with my dad

The longest car rides:
1. Trip to California. (i am sure there is worse,just haven't been anywhere else)
2. Anywhere, when you need to use the potty. :)

Two favorite holidays:
1. my Wedding Anniversary. Love MY HUBBY!
2. Desi's birthday. I love to see her excitement and a great reminder of how grateful I am of her being apart of our little family.

Two favorite beverages:
1. ooohh, i love a virgin Toffe bar drink from Coffee Creations. It is the MOST devine chocolate, toffee bar, caramel,whip cream smooth, did I mention Chocolate drink I have ever had!
2. Cold, filtered Water, it quenches my thirst the best.

So that pretty much updates ya'll.. LOVE YA! Hope you are all enjoying the rest of your summer.. I can't believe it's almost over.. CRAZY!!!

Mother like daughter

2008-06-30T22:42:00.003-06:00

Ok, this is a terrible pic of me.. but I couldn't help but laugh out loud when Nate first showed me this. This was how Nate found us the next morning from one of those nights when you just can't resist but to crawl in bed with your child.
Desi is a lot like her Dad. Very rarely do I see Desi do something that resembles me. When I do it brings such joy! However, I never expected this one. Ha! I always wondered where she got her sleeping habits from... now I know.

A pic I need to frame...

2008-06-28T22:38:00.001-06:00

Jaxson & Carter Kidd

2008-06-26T23:48:00.004-06:00

Born April 16th!

Carter Jace 5lbs 3oz 17 1/2" Long
Jaxson Terri 5lbs 10oz 181/2" Long

They are so cute! Very different looking and Adorable! They were born so small and with little skinny legs! They for sure have their dad's long feet!
Jaxson was born with Jaundice (poor little guy) and quickly recovered. Carter weeks later received an eye infection and worried our little family right out! Right after most of this all happened, Jaxson was having a very hard time keeping food down. He was having very abnormal spit ups, which were more and more projectile throw up. Ty & Ashly were very good little parents and keep a great monitor on his behaviors, soon at the doctor's office and with the weight of Jaxson getting smaller, he was admitted to Primary Children's for Surgery! And I am a terrible aunt for not knowing the terminology but bare with me.. the muscle that opens up his stomach to allow food to go in was swollen. (i think i got it right) anyway.. he is doing well and catching up on weight.
We are so excited for them to be in our family! What great joy they have brought so far!

Through my eyes

2008-05-30T15:56:00.002-06:00

I love my hubby! He is so driven in his talents and dreams!
This is a really crummy picture, but I love to just sit back and grin and watch my hubby enjoy himself.

Check this out!!

2008-05-22T09:56:00.003-06:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-5U4O_7ACo

Go to this link and get a glance at one of my favorite products! VERY CUTE!

2008-03-08T22:15:00.001-07:00

I'M GOING TO BE A "REAL" AUNT!!!!!!!

2008-03-08T21:36:00.004-07:00

I AM SO EXCITED!!! Tyson & Ashly are having TWINS!!!
Tyson is my little brother and he even admitted his life being too simple! So here he is parent to be of TWO BOYS!! I love it! He is stoked about buying bunk beds already and he is going to be such a good dad!!! Ashly is so beautiful pregnant! I can't help myself to kiss and rub her belly. I could sit next to her for hours with my hand on her belly anticipating to see my little nephews! I of course am an Aunt to 36 adorable kids on Nate's side. But for my side... these are my first! I am so excited to be a "real" :) Aunt! Tyson & Ashly recently were sealed together and I was so blessed to be there for such an awesome experience! I am so proud of both of them. Ty & Ash bring so much joy to my life, they are so genuine!

Whhheeeww!

2008-03-06T21:35:00.003-07:00

I thought this day would never come, to actually be able to take some time for myself! Life has been so crazy! It seems that each month has brought new things for our family and we are very excited for the direction we are headed. Nate has been working very hard! After 7 1/2 years at Watson Pharm. Nate has finally found himself in a new environment with a new pharmaceutical company called Cephalon. He is very excited about his new job and I am very proud of him! We are especially grateful for the blessings his new job has brought. Less Stress on Nate's shoulder's which has brought nicer evenings with us! :) And we are saving a ton on insurance too with just as good of benefits! Nate is still going to School at SLCC, and still teaching once a week at Liquid Lead. He has been taking whatever extra time he has to learn an animation program called Maya. He has set himself a goal to be pursuing his dream in the Animation field within the next year. Time will definitely fly by! GO NATE!

Desi has been our typical 3 1/2 year old! :) We love her to pieces! She brings so much joy into our lives and out-smarts us everyday! When you find your 3 year old lecturing you, you take a minute to say.. "What the heck just happened? I am the Parent!" but without being said, she has us already figured out! She has been going to pre-school and absolutely loves it! She is also taking a creative dance class and It is so adorable to see her curtsy and hear her say "Thank you, Lady" ...LOVE IT! It is so neat to watch her grow! She loves to Sing, Dance and right along with her Dad she loves to draw! She always volunteers to say dinner prayers and she loves visiting family and friends! She loves to talk on the phone and will talk your ear off and she even is learning to ride her bike, she is anxious for each new warm day!

I have been working my tail off! We just returned from the biggest show of the year CHA (Craft & Hobby show) in Anaheim. A lot of time and work went going into the show and I have still not come off of my work HIGH yet! What a blast! I learned so much and I absolutely loved meeting and seeing a lot of my customers! Not only that, I am also apart of an awesome Sales team! Our Parent company has just bought out another Scrapbooking Co. called Chatterbox! They have a gorgeous new line out and WOW! What enthusiasm! I have learned so much to be POSITIVE about life from them!
I am learning so much in my life right now about being happy! From Financial bonds to strengthening all of my relationships! I am really trying to be "well rounded" ... speaking of being "well rounded".. My next goal is to lose some weight! This week is focusing on Family time and Making time for myself! I started yesterday with getting my hair done! It has been way too long for that and well needed!

Have a great weekend! LOVE THE FELLERS!

P.S. I hope David Archuleta wins on American Idol!

I am Still Alive!!!

2008-02-25T08:28:00.002-07:00

Sorry beautiful friends! I have really abandoned you all. Things have been super crazy busy and unorganized in my personal life! Well.. don't give up on me! Keep an eye for me... I will return!

Tis' the Season!

2007-12-08T16:43:00.000-07:00

Well as you all may already know. We had a fabulous time in Vegas where we shared some great memories and spent great time with lots of family! We were very fortunate to meet a great family where we stayed. A very special friend of my mom's. Sandi has great boys that will leave a tender spot in my heart forever. They were a joy to meet and get to know. I can't wait for our next visit to see them! Of course to go see my mom as well! We miss grandma Sita!
Well we are off to the start of the season with some BLESSED Snow! We received our first snow fall this year last week and it seemed to have melted faster than I expected. But it didn't stay away too long. We had to make sure we really took advantage of the great FLUFF this time around. We all had way too much fun and Desi loved every minute of it! We haven't played in the snow for years. It did good for our young spirits! We hope we have a chance to get a christmas card sent out this year! If I don't get a chance to do that! MERRY CHRISTMAS! to you all and from our family to yours, may you carry the spirit of Christ with you this season.
Hugs all around!

Watch OUT Vegas.. here we come!

2007-11-20T00:16:00.000-07:00

Well it is getting to be the busiest time of the year and I am slowly getting my little holiday spirit ready! I absolutely love the holidays! As I have expressed before nothing is more important to me than spending time with my family. We are excited for our trip to Viva Las Vegas for Thanksgiving. I get a great chance to go and visit my dear sweet grammy that I love and miss so much. I am so excited to go and see her. And I feel so previledged because my mom has moved there as well and I can't wait to see her! She moved not too long ago, but long enough! I miss her as well. I get a double treat this Turkey day! I normally fight the guilty feelings if we travel and only get to see one side of the family for the holiday. But this year will be so nice. I can't wait to get away as well. This summer wasn't too eventful for us. We kept busy for sure! Speaking of being busy! We FINALLY finished (well most of) of our Basement!!! I am no longer stuck all day in the Dungeon, listening to my dryer dry my clothes while on the phone with customers. (sooo unproffessional!) It is soo much more comfortable to have carpet under my feet and pretty walls to look at! Thanks to Nate's awesome painting! It has been a fun bond to be painting and keeping Nate company as he struggled to piece together our basetrim and learn to use "real" tools! I am so used to seeing a pencil in his hand that seeing something that is sharp, moves 100 mph and is bigger than his head frightened me :) just kidding! He did great! We took on a few different projects all within the last week. I finally borrowed my brothers sander and finished a shelf I have owned since I was a young and it has now found a cozy spot in Desi's room holding all her books. We also measured out plywood and laid a flooring in our attic! It isn't a huge attic, but hey! it was amazing how much we are able to store up there. Which has aloud us to unclutter our house and actually breathable! Anyway... we got our Spring Fever a little late this year and it feels so good to get things done! I hope you all have a great Thanksgiving! This little Feller Family Loves you All!

HaPpy HaLloWeEn!!!

2007-11-03T18:49:00.000-06:00

This year was the first year that we actually took Desi trick or treatin' house to house. She LOVED it! she would get upset if we skipped a house because they were not home. We have done a safe trick or treat and trunk or treat and pretty much visited grandparents. This year Desi really learned what Halloween is and what it is all about. She has been so excited. She picked to be a witch this year. After some convincing that she wears a princess dress up dress every other day of the year that the Witch dress was new and fun! She loved it! She got to dress up for her a halloween party at school and I just couldn't get her dressed fast enough. She was so excited, she was running back and forth from each room yelling with excitement! whew! I forgot what it was like to be a kid and involved. So Nate and I joined the fun! Which was the best part of it all. It isn't that Nat really dressed up completely... but this is the first year I have gotten him into the Halloween spirit. Which made it that much more fun!

Let me introduce you to my brother.. Adam

2007-10-23T21:28:00.000-06:00

Adam is a character! He always enlightens a room with his laugh. He has a way of just making people laugh. And not just laugh he he, I mean laugh out loud HA! HA! He is so loving and accepting of not just family but any friend. He is so good with kids and extremely playful. He is the type of person to get on all fours and give the kids a horse ride or take the time to sit and listen closely to a story they are telling him. I absolutely adore my brother. He is one of the 3 great brothers I have.

Now there is a part of my brother that I just don't quite comprehend... He is so accident PRONE. For years, we all wish we could lock him in a room to make sure he was safe. However, he brings his own hurt on himself. Every since he was young he would create a jump and from his bike, scrap and bruise himself until he would master it with the rest of the neighborhood kids. However, as he has gotten older, the feeling of his heart settling in his throat just doesn't seem to satisfy him. He went from rollerblades, to bmx bikes, to motorcross races to what I consider a nightmare! He has wrecked... got a sweet deal from his insurance policy... went and bought himself a new bike... and he's at it again.. HEY! HE LOOKS GOOD.. right!? (umm not really) What do you do?

Long Lost Friends

2007-10-20T10:15:00.001-06:00

October Already???

2007-10-12T08:32:00.000-06:00

It has been awhile.. sorry. I don't have any good excuses like I've been too busy or anything. I have simply been contemplating on what to blog about. I need to be better at taking pictures that is for sure.
Lately, we have just been at the same routine day after day. I'm sure you know how it goes. Wake up go to work, eat dinner, clean house and go to bed. I am definitely ready for a break!
I can't believe it is already October! Wow this year has flown by!
We went and bought a small pumpkin for Desi and HOLY COW! she loved it! she was carrying this pumpkin around everywhere. She called it her "baby". She was wrapping it in blankets, giving it a bath in the bathroom sink and pretend feeding it. There was even a day taking her to Nate's sisters (where she gets watched during the day)she had to bring her "baby" with her. I tried talking her into getting one of her dolls and taking it along with her, but with no such luck. So off with went with the pumpkin in hand. Sadly, to say a few days later I went to go pick up the pumpkin from the top stump and it Broke Off! I felt so bad! I had to figure out a way to keep it from Desi, so she wouldn't be upset. Thoughts ran my mind like "Where's the super glue?" and "Where can I hide it?" For the time being, I just set it up high on our entertainment center and carefully set the stump on top of the pumpkin in place. Luckily, Desi hasn't even mentioned it and I am surprised she hasn't even asked to play with it. We'll see how it goes when she finds out.

HILARIOUS!!!!

2007-09-20T11:30:00.000-06:00

Geez.. I would still consider myself a new mom! And this is sooooo me!!
Enjoy! I got a great laugh!

Love ya all!

I've Been Tagged!

2007-09-12T23:22:00.000-06:00

Tag Im It!

4 jobs I've had:
1. Sales Rep, 7gypsies
2. Lead, 1-800 CONTACTS
3. QA, Nuskin
4. Sales office, Provo Craft

4 movies I can watch over and over again:
1. Italian Job (Marky Mark is the hottest!)
2. oh geezz.. I hate movies…
3. ummm.. still don’t know
4. try me next week

4 Favorite TV Shows:
1. According to Jim , this is my daily laugh and hangout with my nephews ☺
2. Well considering we don’t even have TV.. umm none.
3. geez, it’s been awhile, GREY’S ANATOMY (I guess)
4. I liked the first episode of.. So you think you can dance. (ok, so I am really lame!)

4 Places I have Lived:
I am certainly a UTAHN
1. Eagle Mountain
2. Pleasant Grove
3. Provo & Springville… & a small amount of time in Orem ☺
4. Sandy

Foods:
1. My Dad’s BBQ!!!!
2. Café Rio, Pork Barbaco Salad ( yummy!)
3. Chocolate!!!
4. Does Hamburger Helper count?

4 Places I would rather be right now:
1. In BED!
2. ITALY!!!
3. Anywhere that would include a vacation with my family. 
4. I would really like to be in Vegas, visiting my mom right now.

Websites I check daily:
1. GMAIL
2. 7gypsies
3. Blogspot
4. MACU

Here’s a little about me, now I TAG:
1. Kim
2. Katie

7gypsies in detail..(upon request)

2007-09-11T22:00:00.000-06:00

I love my job!! I simply contact store owners scrapbooking, craft, hobby and a variety of different designers to sell 7gypsies.
7gypsies has a variety of items from paper, stickers, naked albums to embellishments to gypsy trinkets from the gypsy van. Way cute items to paper craft, scrapbook, card making, oh geez.. you name it.. just about anything! Actually I have seen some very creative and fun things made from these items. But I absolutely love getting to know each customer and assisting them as they decide on the product that is best for them and the growth of their business. I have become very close with a lot of my customers and look forward to building relationships with them. 7gypsies is definitely not your ordinary supplier. I say.. OUT with the cutesie stuff and IN with the new vintage look, it is empowering the market and is so much more classy looking! Take a look for yourself..

Eventful evening

2007-09-04T22:10:00.001-06:00

Too Much Fun!

2007-09-04T20:41:00.001-06:00

We were looking forward to a 3 day weekend for Labor Day. And didn't want to travel anywhere. We decided to hang around and find some cheap, local entertainment. So it doesn't get any cheaper than entertaining yourself.

So that is what we did. We were excited to spend an evening with John, Kim and little Reece (holy cow...he's getting so big!). We went and picked up a bucket of chicken from KFC and headed to the American Fork amplatheater.

This has been one of my favorite places to go, since introduced to me for my senior pictures. This has become one of my favorite places on earth!

I love it because it is the perfect view of Timpanogas Temple (It's even better inside!).

The amplatheater is gorgeous with the red rock setting and it is soo green! Huge trees to give shade and it sits perfect on a hill that gives the best view for a sunset. Which is my personal favorite!

This is where Nate proposed and since then we have had a couple of picnics, we've taken Nate's family pictures and even my family pictures here. Anyway... we picked up some dinner and headed out. We enjoyed an eventful meal trying to keep the kids on the blankets and spent the rest of the evening blowing HUGE bubbles, throwing frisby and teaching the kids cartwheels. Between the sun going down and me in need of a new camara, I apologize in advance for the dark pictures. This is the best kind of get-away!

I love CAMPING!

2007-08-29T00:14:00.000-06:00

We had the joy of going up to Current Creek with Nate's siblings for a camp out! I absolutely love Nate's family. They are a joy to be around and they are truly examples to me. Nate has the most beautiful nieces and the funniest nephews. With never having a sister, joining Nate's family has blessed me with many. (7) I can absolutely say, how blessed I am to have such great sisters! Desi is our camping girl.. she is right in the dirt with all the boys and ready to hike with her baby in hand with all the girls. She does very well "rough'n" it in the tent and besides getting burned by an ember from the fire :( ... she loves to sit by the fire and make s'mores. By the way.. our new found favorite is to put Reeses peanut butter cups instead of plain Hershey's in our s'mores! YUMMY! We all took turns washing our hair from a bucket and enjoyed hobo and dutch oven meals. Nate took a new learned recipe from my family of homemade root beer to share and I created a Mentos Geyser for a 2 second entertainment. It was the best!

Do me a favor... For fun!

2007-08-22T23:21:00.000-06:00

Ok, this is all you have to do.

Go to www.google.com

go to an image search

type in harley artist

Guess what the first thing is you see?

2007-08-18T11:53:00.001-06:00

Days of our Lives

2007-08-17T16:18:00.000-06:00

Desi Turned 3!

She had a week full of fun. Since her birthday fell on a weekday, we spent time taking her to The Aquarium. She loved sticking her hand in the water to pet the stingrays. They were slimy! She then enjoyed spending a dinner date with grandpa "Papa" at McGraths Fish House. And of course we involved all 30 of her cousins and then some to Hogle Zoo to see the White Alligator. Being the only child thus far.. I would say she is a little spoiled. She is FINALLY potty trained and she is not shy about letting others know how proud of it she is. A little bribery with money did the trick! She looked forward to those shiny coins and dollar bills to collect in her piggy bank, she caught on too quick that we had to lower her allowance. But hey, we figured it was the money we were replacing for diapers. For the most part she is a joy in all our lives and brings smiles to her family!

Park City Arts Festival

This was Nate's first "official" public appearance to sell his art.

He is selling his prints through the Harley Shop. Since the Salt Lake City owns the Park City Harley Clothing store.. it was very convenient for Nate to be right in the middle of the Arts Festival. This was a great opportunity for him to get his name out there and especially see what he is up against. Nate has his plate pretty full. With working full time at Watson Pharm and teaching art classes at The Artist Corner, going to school at SLCC, drawing new bikes for the Harley Shop and especially spending time with us. I am especially proud of him and grateful for all that he is and does.

CHICAGO

I have been working for a scrapbook company named 7gypsies. I am a Sales rep and have the great joy and blessings of working from home. My office has been put in the dungeon until our basement gets finished. It's almost there and I can't wait! Thanks to the help of my dad and brother! 7gypsies has been a blast to work for. I used to work for them about 2 years ago and I must say I like it lots better this time around. I love getting to know my customers and helping them grow their business'. It has been so fun to meet some of them as I traveled to Chicago to a craft and hobby Show. We spent a lot of time on our feet and I must say very exhausting, however, Well worth it! I learned so much. And the city is beautiful.. I can't wait to go back! The Chicago dogs are worth craving and the stuffed chicago pizza is nothing compared to Papa Murphy's. It is so delicious! For the most part.. we are enjoying our time with family!