A Valentine's Craft....

Today we got to go to one of our favorite friends houses...Christian & Andrew....we had so much fun making these cute Valentine's crafts. I never got a picture of the finished product but we painted the egg carton and glued them on another peice of paper to be hearts. Hailey loved it and couldn't wait to show Jared. SHe thought painting was pretty cool and had never done it before. Thanks to Kate for the awesome craft!

My SWEET new ride!!!

Well as I am sure you are all aware the gas prices have been outrageous lately. Needless to say our Trailblazer was not cheap to fill up. Jared and I had been talking about trying to get a lower payment and save money on gas as well. So here you have it. We found a great deal where we coudl save in more ways then one! Here is our brand new 2008 Toyota Corolla. It was sad to give up the SUV but I am glad to have a car that I feel I can actually drive somewhere with out it costing me an arm and a leg!!! needless to say a million dollars! Plus i am going to love having a cheaper car payment!

You know you are a mom when....

you are driving down the road jammin' out to the Wiggles and then you realize you are in the car all alone with no kids! LOVE IT!

Hailey or Dora?????

Hailey has been so funny the past few days. She keeps asking me to call her Dora. I have been playing it up and teling her Hailey is missing and I can only find Dora....also she has named her baby boots too....Dora's best friend. Even in the stores today I had to call Dora's name to get Hailey to obey me. She is too cute and I love her imagination.

Also tonight I decided to take Hailey swimming while Jared was working. Hailey loved swimming by the way but of course she wnated to be called Dora only. And I kept getting play by plays of what "Dora" was doing. After a little bit of swimming Hailey came up to me and put her arms aroun dme and said, "I'm Dora and your boots!" I was so happy to hear her wanting me to be part of her imagination play and that she'd choose me to be Dora's best friend.

I love you to death Hailey. Thanks for having such a cute imagaination and keeping me on my toes!

Happy Early Valentine's to Jared!!!

ON friday night Grandma & Grandpa Lems planned to have all the kids over for a Valentine's Party! Therefore we got the night to go out without kids and it was such a nice treat. We deciced to splurge and make this our Valentine's treat since Hailey wouldn't be with us it woudl be a great time for us to bond. We really went all out and decided to head to Red Lobster for dinner. IT was oh so yummy and I still feel full from that meal. It was delicious after that we were able to go to the movies. It was great because we rarely spend the money to go out. I think it was great for Jared and I to get to go on a real date. I know I enjoyed it a lot. So since we were celebrating today I gave Jared our gift. Hailey and I decided to get some pictures done of us for Daddy's office. Here is the finished product:



Hailey and I were very happy with how the pictures turned out. We hope Daddy will love showing us off at his work. Below are the actual pictures. THe first one of Hailey is the best. I love it. The studio also asked me to give them permission to use her photo. They really liked it too. Of course i gave them permission and I got a coupon to use next time!



So there you have it. Happy Early Valentine's to some of us! Jared is making me wait since he never made it out shopping this week. So I am sure I will be posting more on Valentines about the rest of the fun and the surprises that Hailey might be getting...well something small.

ENJOY!

Sanctuary Day spa & random Hailey!!

So Thursday night I had the great opportunity of having some pampering time. Jared was so sweet and got me a gift certificate to Sanctuary Day Spa and Salon. He figured he would give me the opportunity to have yet another massage to see if it might help my back. Well not only did I have a great relaxing massage the whole process was awesome. I have been to some different Day spas but this place was exceptionally great. I Loved it. When I first got there I was taken to a locker room where a specific locker was waiting for me. They have you change into a robe and then you go out to a peaceful sitting room. They will bring you plates of snacks and there are drinks in there. The room had dim lights and a water fall thing with some nice music playing in the background. It was so peaceful. They also brought me a neck warmer that was heavenly. I would have like to keep that forever. After I sat there for a bit they came out with a huge bucket of super warm water and did a foot soak/massage, They rubbed dead sea salt on my feet and massaged them. It was great. I guess they do that with every service there. SO worth it. After which I was taken to another room where I got my massage. It was awesome and so wonderful adn much needed. It was nice to be able to relax and forget about the cares of the world. After the massage they gave me the best lemon water and i was able to go sit in the sauna, I didn't want to leave that place. it serioulsy was like Heaven on Earth and I can't describe how nice it was and how much it meant to me. Very well worth my money and evening!

Thanks Honey I love you. You can get me a gift certificate to go there any time. I just hope soon you will do a couples massage with me! LOve you

SO after I came home that night Haliey was having some issues nad dind't want to sleep in her bed. The only way she said she would lay down was if her animals were laying with her. What a nut. So here is Hailey's bed. I think she is on there somewhere! LOL

Winter is getting tooooooo long.............

So I couldn't sleep tonight and I have recieved a few emaisl with surveys going around. I know i have probably done these before but I think it is alwasy fun to read what I put as well as others. SO I tag any of you who want to do to it too!


1. What time did you get up this morning? About 8:45 ...kind of crazy for me to be up that sooN!!

2. Diamond or pearls? Diamonds!

3. What was the last film you saw? JUNO...so funny but may be offesive to some!

4. Who always supports you? Jared

5. What do you usually have for breakfast? Cereal or a bagel

6. What is your first and middle name? Katie Denise

7. What food do you dislike? hmmm not a big Italian fan....

8. What is your favorite CD? hmm that is a hard one since all I ever get to listen to lately in the car is Wiggles and Dora! I have those songs down! LOL I would probably say a burned cd or one of my colors cds. Those ar eclassic.

9. What type of car do you drive? 2005 Chevy Trailblazer

10. Favorite sandwich? Turkey sandwich or Chick Fil A's Chargrilled Chicken sandwich...not pickles...dipped in honey mustar. YUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMY

11. What characteristics do you despise? Liars, cheaters, generally rude people,

12. Favorite item of clothing? hmm probably comfy clothes or pjs!

13. If you could go anywhere in the world for a vacation, where would you go? Hawaaii and Flordia...

14. What color is your bathroom? One of my bath room is yellow green and blue the cute bathroom is purple and green!

15. Favorite place to shop for clothing? I like Old Navy, Target, American Eagle, DOWNEAST>>>however Jared says I Don't need to buy everythign they have there. And he told me they really need a punch card for me so I can get free items since I buy so much LOL.

16. Where will I retire? Never I will alwasy be Hailey's Mom!

17. What was your most memorable birthday? When I turned 6 and Kris Handley came to my birthday party as a clown. It was awesome!

18. Favorite sport to watch? Baseball hands down.

19. When is your birthday? July 13th

20. Are you a morning person or a night person? Night person. Why else would I be up at 2 am doing this!@ LOL

21. What is your shoe size?8

22. Pets? Just Jared and Hailey...oh wait they are humans!@


23. What did you want to be when you were little? a teacher...now I wouldn't have the patience for it. I woudl have to drink too much diet coke to survive!

24. What are you today? A mom and an occassional gymboree employee...gotta get that wonderful discount!!

25. What is your favorite candy? All time favorite is TWIX at the moment Milky Way MINT

26. What is your favorite flower? Gerber Daisy

27. What is a day on the calendar you are looking forward to? Hailey's birthday

28. What are you listening to right now? the fan in the bathroom and Jared snoring away!

29. Do you wish on stars? you mean there are stars in the sky? LOL no I don't wish on stars.

30. Do you believe in Angels? I do.

31. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Green

32. Pet peeves? Tantrums, annoying loud people in public, clutter, messes, I am sure there are a lot more but I can't think at the moment.

33. Favorite Television show? Grey's Anatomy, Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters

34. Last person you spoke to on the phone?my mom

35. Do you like the person who sent this to you? Yes, of course!

36. Favorite soft drink? Diet coke for the most part or Diet Dr. Pepper

37. What is your favorite restaurant? It depends on the day and my mood. Hands down I'd have to say El Farol...but I could name several that I really like.

38. Hair Color? Red...well it was red but has gotten really blonde in the last year;.

39. Siblings? I have 1 brother and 2 sisters and several step brothers and sisters.

40. What do you like most about yourself? How caring and willing I am to help cheer others up. And of course that I am AWESOME!!! no pun intended! LOL

41. What was your favorite toy as a child? hmm that is a hard one to remember. I have a hard time remebering much of my child hood. I'd rpobably say my favorite toy was my oopsie daisy doll. SHe crawled and cried too...oh and of course my Mall Madness game. That was awesome and probably where i got my shopping addiction from! LOL

42. Summer or winter? Summer

43. Hugs or kisses? as long as its' chocolate I will take either...oh wait I guess I"s say hugs youaren't talk food!

44. Chocolate or vanilla? Chocolate

45. What is under your bed? To be honest I am not certain I really want to know!!

46. Who is the friend you've had longest? Lauri...cause we grew up across the street from each other and used to play and fight all the time. Now we are buds! LOL

47. What did you do last night for dinner? I had Chick Fil A before my massage...i will have to post about that later.

48. Favorite smell?a pumpkin candle burning in the fall or a apple one.

49. What are you afraid of? big groups of people

50. How many keys on your key ring? probably 7 or so

51. Favorite day of the week? hmmm Saturdays and Thursdays

52. How many towns have you lived in? West Valley City, Utah Bountiful, UTah West Jordan, Utah ....

SURVEY NUMBER TWO



1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
My middle name comes from my Dad.


2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
at the movies tonight. Juno....when the adoptive mom got the baby my eyes welled up with tears. what a tender sweet moment.


3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING
No, it looks to messy


4. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
Turkey


5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
YEP


6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
of course cause I am the best friend in the world. YOu better agree with me...


7. DO YOU USE SARCASM A Lot?
Sometimes.


8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS
Yup


9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
If you caught me on a less fearfull day. However the older I get the less likely I am to do that kind of stuff.


10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
Cinnamon LIfe aT THE MOMENT


11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
Yes...however with in mins Hailey is wearing them aroudn the house so they never stay togehter.



12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG?
no I could build up some more muscles




13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Cold Stone Cake Batter icecream....soooooooooooooooooo goood


14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
hmmmm that is a hard one...what they look like....


15. RED OR PINK?
Red, you know the Utes and all! :) I agreeEmily...go UTES


16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
that I get shy in big groups and my anxiety about everything.


17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST
Probably my sister Wendy I wish she lived close enough I coudl drop in and say hi!


18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU?
No I alread did it! Your turn.


19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
I am wearing levis and no shoes! Bare feet baby!


20. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE?
some M&M"s that tempted me at my moms...bad MOM


21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Jared still snoring.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
green


23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
anything sweet cooking.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My mom =


25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
Sure do!


26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Baseball


27. HAIR COLOR?
Red...however it is turning blonde.


28. EYE COLOR?
hazel


29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Yes and I have to be careful after my eventul week wtih them.


30 FAVORITE FOOD?
MEXICAN food.


31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Happy endings


32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Juno....I already told you about that one the time before was 27 dresses....so cute and the best girls night out movie!

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
WHite


34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
SPRING...thats my favorite


35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Soft gentle kisses!


36. FAVORITE DESSERT?
hmm anything chocolate mint

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
No one you all will! LOL now you feel pressure!


38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND
Emily it came from her!


39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
All the library kid sbooks hailey picked out. I don't have a choice other than the ones she hands me! Should be reading the Book of Mormon though.


40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
A picture of my little baby Hailey. She is growing up tooooo fast.


41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV.Late LAST NIGHT?
Scrubs and then oprah


42. FAVORITE SOUND
hailey's cute little voice.


43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Beatles


44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
Washington


45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
hmm nothing that is exciting enough to write!

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Murray!



47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Lauri and everyone else!

Prayer

Today Hailey came out of her nursery class carrying this rock. She was so cute and told me that we have to pray morning and night and leave this rock on our pillows to remind her. I almost was in tears. I can't believe that she actually goes to her class and listens to the lessons and can tell me about it. I am so proud of her and it is so fun to see her growing up nad learning more about the gospel each day. SHe sets a great example for me. Here are a few pictures of her with he rock. Of course she wasnt' too into letting me take pictures but she immediatel

y went to her room to put the rock on her bed when we got home. Also she took the treat bucket to nursery today and was super excited that she got to share "dora" crackers iwth her friends!

35 down and more to go......

So I thought it was time for a new picture of me. I added some pictures from before and then new ones from today. I have lost 35 pounds total now and am hoping lost more. I keep saying around 15 to 20 more but we shall see how it goes. I hate putting pictures up of me but for those of you who suggested it. Enjoy!

BEFORE

AFTER

Hailey really wanted to pose with me. Notice she is holding the nursery treat bucket. She thinks she is pretty cool when she gets to take the treats. This week she picked to take Dora crackers and coudln't sit deal during sacrament meeeting becuase she was so excited to take them to share with her "friends!"

Singing Songs!

Hailey was being so cute the other day trying to sing songs. She was trying to sing, "Teach me to Walk in the Light," however she couldn't fully figure out the words. SO I grabbed the camera and she has stage fright and freezes up. I kept prompting her to seei f I could get her to sing other songs. HOWEVER she made me help her sing. So I apologize that you hav eto listen to my horrid horrid voice but I had to share how cute she was singing so hopefully you can focus on her words not mine!