Has everyone deserted blogging

It just so happens that my family in Italy has FaceBook pages, so to place anything on there, I had to join up. I do not know what I am doing or who some of the people are on there. Is it just me? My girlfriends are going Facebook so of course, I have to be in on the new thing - it probably is not a new thing at all, just to me. What is a "tag" and how do you do it. Listen, I don't even know how to text. I just know as soon as I get this all figured out, something new is going to come along and I will have to learn all over again. Could we all just stick with blogs please!!!!!

I love Zumba

Zumba is such a fun, awesome workout. This weekend Maren, Amy and myself went to the Treehouse in Draper to take a Zumba lesson from a master Zumba instructor. This guy was HOT!!!!!! There were people from all over Utah, congregated in the big gym, shaking everything they had. It was such a blast. Of course it didn't hurt that the instructor was Latin AMerican and could move like no bodies business - we were really sweating and I don't think it was just from the intense workout. I love Zumba Baby

Winter Wonderland

Don't we live in a great state? When my sister and her family were here recently visiting from Milan, Italy, we took time out to do some really fun things around Utah. I think that I saw a bit of the State through her eyes and realized how lucky we are to live somewhere where there are outdoor things to do all year long... Skiing, snowshoeing, playing in the snow, and in summer: boating, hiking, biking etc. It was so fun to have my niece watch the boys while the grown ups got to enjoy some outdoor activity. The highlight of their trip, had to be when Pax took us to Port O Call for New Years Eve - Gavin was in his element listening to a live band and just enjoying some nighlife. The owners treated us so well - maybe because Pax is their attorney, but they did go above and beyond. We felt like real VIPs. Vance and his cousin, Carl were inseperable every day - of course Sam and I were refereeing a lot because they are both strong willed boys. I had such a good time enjoying our area, and finally being able to spend time with my family over here. Too bad that the trip went by so quickly - next we are heading to Milan Italy to their neck of the woods.....

Happy New Year

Happy New Year to all my friends and family. Thanks for helping me through the tough times last year and always being there when I need a lift. I am most grateful for the wonderful people that bless my life each day.

Family is everything

It has been so amazing to have my sister and her family stay with us for the last few days. We have had so much fun reconnecting and enjoying my niece and nephew. We are excited to plan our trip to visit them next year in Italy.

"Twilight" Crazy

I think that I jumped on this band wagon a little later than everyone else, but when I got on, I went crazy. In 6 days, I saw the movie and read all 4 books. Is anyone else secretly in love with Edward Cullen? I can see what all the fuss was about. Same on you Maren and Alexia for getting me addicted. I have now seen the movie 3 times, and have no plans to stop until it leaves theatres.... You says it is a teen obsession, how about an old housewife......

Christmas Pictures

Does anyone else dread having to go and get pictures with their kids? Do you have to resort to bribery as I do? Do you worry that they are going to kick you out of the photo studio because your children are so uncooperative? I gave my kids a heads up on photos and bribed them too, so we were all set. Colton was mad about having to dress nicely and then walk through the mall - as if his whole class was at the mall, or anyone cared. Of course, when we get there, with no appointment, the place is packed and I realize that the chance of me getting these boys cleaned up again in a few hours is pretty slim. SO we merely head to the next location and get right in. Initially things were looking good and I got my hopes up ( way to premature). By the group photos, Vance was having a meltdown because his brothers shoulders were touching his, then he refused to sit up, wear the hat or do anything that the photographer asked. Luckily she was very patient, and we got out of there with some good shots. It did age me about 10 years though......