My new toy for only $5!!

I'm so glad I went to ARC today because I found a great deal!

I found a Xyron Personal Cutting System, hardly used with carrying case, 11 books, instruction manuals, etc. for $5! They had it priced at $10, but it was 50% off.

I looked up what it goes for new and with all the books, which range from $20 - $30 each, it would be $345 - $435 for all that I got.



The System is similar to a Cricut and Die Cut Machines. I'm really excited to start using it!!

Mesa Temple Visit

Here is a picture of Devlin from when we visited the Mesa, Arizona Temple last week and I just wanted to share it!



It was a ton of fun and I can't wait to show more!

Dirty Dancing Remake? Please Don't

I just read that they are planning a remake in 2013 of Dirty Dancing... Here is the link:

LINK TO SITE

Dirty Dancing is one of my favorite movies ever. It is my go to movie when I want to smile, cry, laugh, etc. I really can't believe they are planning this, especially since it was only made in 1987, a mere 24 years ago! (It reminds me of them remaking Spiderman after only 10 years - stupid move) Why not remake Casablanca, Gone with the Wind, or something else in black & white that kids don't want to watch because it's "old"?

LINK ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY

I really don't think that they should do this, Dirty Dancing 2 was bad enough (the movie was ok, but I really don't like sequels) Personally, I think it's an insult to Patrick Swazye's memory to do a remake this soon. I know others may not agree with that, but it's my opinion.

Also, is it really going to be able to do justice to the original? Just think about it. How many remake's do the original justice?

ARIZONA!!!

On Friday, Devlin and I flew down to Phoenix, AZ to visit family. He did really well and I was so proud of my big boy!

Here is a picture of Devlin with his baby cousin. I found them getting into the dog food and having a blast getting into trouble together :)



We've been having fun hanging out and on Friday night we went to a children's museum free night. The kids had so much fun with all of the activities that they had. The only problem was how crowded it was...

It is really hot here. I'm planning to go running some this week, I just hope that it isn't too bad. Time to start hydrating lol...

New Blog

Here is a link to my new creative blog.

Surprise, Surprise!

Today we were given a notice about a surprise inspection for our townhouse building. We were surprised and of course had to clean our house (mainly the carpet and outside). It was exhausting, but hopefully everything will be ok for them.

I fit into more old clothes today and it makes me so happy!

Jaren and I are budgeting a ton and we are creating a plan to be consumer debt free in a year! We will, of course, have our student loan debt still but it will be so much easier just to manage that debt instead of so many debts!! It will be such a relief to be so much closer to debt free.

Time Marches On

For Pioneer Day I made a Rocky Road cake that didn't quite work out because it was so hot and the Stake activity was outside. Jaren said it was good, but not to my standards lol!


I decided to chop my hair off to donate to Locks of Love!! I love it!



Devlin's new favorite thing is to go to the park and swing! He laughs so much and doesn't like to leave.


Jaren and I started a thing called The Fat Flush last week and we've been on it for 5 days. I've lost 3-4 pounds so far and a little over an inch on my waist. I can fit back into clothes that I haven't worn since last year!! I'm so excited, but I realize that I have an addiction to sugar. After I cut it out, I find that I crave it ALL THE TIME! I've given in a couple times, but only a little bit because I want to keep losing weight! Also, along with the new sensible diet, I've been running 2 miles every day and doing Pilates. I have so much more energy now. I've been on a weight loss plateau for about 6-7 months and it's sucked so much, so I'm glad that I'm seeing results finally.

Well, life goes on and I'm trying to get our house organized. I want to put a path in and I'm looking around to find cheap sod to put in. It's fun to research prices and put together a wish list!

Also, I'm almost finished with my Mom's inventory and that is exciting!