Ready for a break!

The cycle of life continues with working on school and home tasks and trying to teach my wonderful toddler about life. Stress comes in and out of my life several times a day and sometimes it really just stinks; one stress-free day would be fabulous!

Jaren and I are halfway done with this semester and I couldn't be happier with that knowledge. I will be graduating in the Spring and that makes me even happier! I really just want to be able to spend time with my son and not have to deal with school deadlines. I'd love to have more energy to go out and do things at the library and around town, just for fun. But for now, I am a student/Stay at home mom.

The joy that has been brought into my life recently is being crafty! Jaren and I have made a few Halloween decorations recently and we had a ton of fun. I am also currently working on our Halloween costumes and I am so excited :) Once I'm done I will be posting the pictures.

I am ready for a break and some 'me' time. I've been so unorganized lately and I need a refresher. Does it have something to do with trying to give up drinking pop and eating sugar? Probably. My body got way too used to that artificial stuff and now it's rebelling against me. Sticking it out will help me more than me "Where is my sugar" self thinks. Well, I hope everyone stays well with the weather changing!

Ta ta for now!

Cool Discovery

Today I discovered Picasa and I created the new Header for the blog.

Now for the name change. Every time I hear my last name, of course I think of already and I like the idea of us already being 'here'. I know that sometimes I think "Oh I can't wait for the next part of our lives when things are easier", etc. You have to think that we are here now and we need to enjoy our lives as they happen and not look only to the future for happiness. Happiness is here and now and We're Allredy There!

We are now 4 weeks into school, so about a fourth of the way done. I have not missed a single class because I have not been sick at all (I am willing myself to stay healthy and hope that I'm not jinxing it!) School seems to be going well for both of us. I have 2 on campus classes and two institute classes; Jaren has 4 campus classes and one institute class.

Jaren has moved from the Bakery dept. to the Deli - his pay is raised by almost $2 an hour! He also has found another part time job that uses him when they need him; it is a custom door place where is actually using his skills for the profession that he is wanting to do.

I am busy keeping up with the house and Devlin, who is learning so fast. Devlin is 15 months now and loves to talk, run, jump, terrorize the cats and play with the dog! I love him so much and I'm so proud to be his mother.

I'm excited for life right now and I love the feeling of change that fall is bringing.

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.