{ This is IT }

{I'll Eat You Up! I LOVE you so}

2009-10-28T14:00:00.000-07:00

Brooklynn LOVED Where the Wild Things Are so much, that's all she talks about. She decided that she wants to be MAX for Halloween and thanks to Krub for finding this sweet outfit (crown and tail are in the works), SHE CAN! So freakin cute! Happy Halloween Ya'll!

{Tear}

2009-10-27T19:32:00.000-07:00

I just read the MOST BITCHEN' thing ever and am now CRYING. Go here first: www.bakerella.com/wedding-cake-pops/ and scroll down and then go here: www.bakerella.com/she-said.../ and read the story. Seriously so SWEET and CRAZY creative! Me having a love of baking (well food in general, duh!) this fella sure did it up right! Now to all my married lady friends or to all my fellas who are hitched, How did your proposal go down? Give me the deets!!!!!

{See Red}

2009-09-19T18:44:00.000-07:00

Photography: Sara
MUA: Sara
Model: Morgan

{In the works}

2009-08-09T19:47:00.000-07:00

So I have been away for a while due to working tons and getting promoted! It's nothing too crazy, just more hours. I have also been doing a lot of freelance work for a great photographer Carlos Roncancio. He is amazing and has been in the industry for a long time. Along with his work, he has done great covers for 411 magazine out here in Vegas, shooting people with the likes of Tyra Banks and Nicole Riche. He is helping me build my portfolio. Here is a little preview of some of our work: (I have left them big so you can really see my work!)

High Fashion

Natural Beauty

So there you have it! Just the beginning of my work. I have so many things goin on right now and new projects in the works. Stay tuned......

{I fear The Reaper}

2009-06-08T08:57:00.000-07:00

I have been so sick since last Friday. We went and saw Land of the Lost and it fell nothing short of Amazing! I was crying followed by hacking up my insides. I was a hott mess! I was feeling not like myself. I woke up in the middle of the night with a high fever and the sweats. As you know, I am a MUA and my job involves me being all up in peeps faces and there is a lot of touching involved. I thought it best if I called out sick for the day. I didn't want to get my customers sick and for sure didn't want to spread this gunk to the other artist cause then we would be passing it back and forth. So with my sick day in hand, I slept 20 hours on Saturday. I still felt horrible and on top of it, my back is killing me due to the being in bed for so long.! Sunday came and was not a funday like usual. I called out that day as well. My fever had dropped, but my back is in bad shape. I left my bed for the floor, but that really didn't make a difference. When it was finally time to put the Bug to bed I was feeling a little like my old self. I ate a little and watched The Soup hoping and praying for a miracle. 11 pm came and I hit the sack. This morning I rolled out of bed relived that my cough is mostly gone! Whoo hoo! I am so glad that I have today to get a little more rest. I have no idea where this sickness came from, but I would really love it to go away. Maybe The Reaper has other plans for me? Either way, I'm trying not to fear him. This always seems to help:

{Men Vs. Wild}

2009-05-31T10:17:00.000-07:00

Nothing has me more excited than the upcoming episode of Man Vs. Wild with Will Ferrell. Bear Grylls has taught me so many techniques to survive in the wild if I ever needed to, but let's just be honest..... I might very well pee my pants during this show . Will is an amazing actor, (and one of my hero's) but to see him in the raw, without a script is even better. Here is a little preview of what is to come on the episode. Are you ready to be amazed?

See more funny videos and Entertainment Videos at Today's Big Thing.

Be sure to tune in on June 2 at 10 on the Discovery channel to see if they make it out. It is going to be GLORIOUS!

{Call me Wheezer}

2009-05-21T22:43:00.000-07:00

Have you ever heard a great laugh? One that is so adorable or hearty that you are taken back? I love most laughs. When I hear a great laugh I think "why can't I laugh like that?" Instead, I wheeze. I think mine does start out with a little giggle that somehow leads to a loud laugh, but somewhere in there, there is definite wheezing. I then notice that I am wheezing and start wheezing harder. It's a pretty good mixture of giggles and wheezing and throw in some "oh my lan-ta's" and "I can't stop" and "did you just hear that?" I consider my laugh to be infectious because I laugh at myself laughing. I have talked about this before, but every time I watch it I am wheezing and crying from laughing so hard. I love it so much, I watch it for a weekly pick-me-up.

These are some of the other things that make me wheeze:
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"That whole having kids thing sure sounds like a real drag."
"Man it is."

"No regrets, that's my motto. Well... that and everyone Wang Chung tonight"

"Old people scare me."

"Are you looking at pictures of your family?"
"No. those are birds."

"I'm a magician! Pick a hand... pick a hand. I am not kidding you. Pick a hand... (left hand) nothing... (right hand) nothing. I'm a magician!"

"Where did you get all these scars?
"Well, let's see. Skateboard... Truck accident... Fire hydrant."
"I bet each one has its own exciting story, no?"
"No not really. I skateboarded off of a truck into a fire hydrant."

"First we'll make snow angels for two hours, then we'll go ice skating, then we'll eat a whole roll of Tollhouse Cookiedough as fast as we can, and then we'll cuddle."

"Don't pee on my boots and tell me it's rainin!"

"Your Mexicanness defines who you are."

"Have you ever farted and it didn't smell?
"Not since I was 13."

"Have you seen these toilets? They're GINORMOUS!"

"Why are you humping me mid-afternoon?"

"I'm in a glass case of emotion."

"I just had a PAP SMEAR, stepped in POO on the subway, and my sister's DEAD. How do you think I am?"

"Dude! Don't crop dust me!"

"Welcome to your first random drug test!
"I don't have to write a test to tell you I do drugs.."

"Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!"
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The first 3 people that wheeze and can tell me who said 4 of these things and email me {sj.bradshaw17@gmail.com} I will send you a special little somethin! It's pretty amazing! Trust me. You are gonna want this!

{Havin' a Heat Wave}

2009-05-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

So not much has been going on here in Fabulous La La Land other than the fact that it is getting hot. Yesterday it was 103! Ok, so that may not be your definition of hot, but to me it felt like 120. Hey! You dress in all black and then go get in a hot car and drive about 20 mins to work and just as you pull up the air starts to work. Like I said, HOT! Along with the heat here come the bugs. Lucky for us, we live right behind the garbage dumpster. When it is hot not only does it smell tangy, but at night the bugs just hang out there. It is so sick! They are everywhere. They are all over the sidewalk and the wall that surrounds the garbage. They even are on our stairs to our condo. When I work I don't get home till around 10 pm and park and prepare myself for the only time in my life that I know I will be running. This run is a short distance yet so intense! I know I have said in the past that I DO NOT RUN. This is really true. Looking at me you don't see a "runner" of any sort. I most likely won't run if you are chasing me, however, if you throw some crickets into the equation I am a blur. I'M A BLUR! I HATE CRICKETS! I am scarred of them. Petrified. Horrified. As I type I am checking out of the corner of my eyes looking for crickets. (Yes. Most likely there are no crickets in my house, but just to be on the safe side I am always on the look out.) Here is something that might give you an understanding to why I do not care for these nasty, noisy bugs.

Mormon Crickets - The funniest videos clips are here

Ok! Who are these crazy people!? I can't imagine following a cricket around let alone thousands of them for my job! Sick! The dude was talking about those sick bugs like they were sweet little puppies! Nasty. And did you see the road? It was covered! Let me tell you a little story. Burk and I were driving to Idaho across Oregon in the summmer a few summers back. We drove through exactly what you saw in the video. A ban of crickets crossing the road. It was so gross. Luckily we didn't know what they were because of the color, but I swear that our car lost a little bit of control that moment that we hit the red moving part of the road. I will never forget it! Some people have a fear of fire, heights, water, sharks. I have a deadly fear of crickets. Crickets, you may ask. Yessir! Crickets! What are you most afraid of?

Obsession Part 2

2009-05-10T09:03:00.000-07:00

I came across this in my search for my obsession. This combines one of my obsessions; skulls, with another thing that I love dearly. Diamonds. I believe that diamonds are magical. They enthrall and captivate me. They can turn a somber mood into a glorious moment. They even make my heart skip a beat.

A Diamond encrusted Skull! Isn't it fabulous? Damien Steven Hirst is an English artist and the most prominent member of the group known as "Young British Artists" (or YBAs.) He is the richest living artist to date. In 2007 Hirst revealed “For the Love of God” modelled on an 18th century skull, but the only surviving human part of the original is the teeth. The skull is cast in platinum and covered by 8,601 pave-set diamonds weighing 1,106.18 carats. The single large diamond in the middle of the forehead is reportedly worth $4.2 million alone. It’s priced at $100 million. You read correctly. $100 MILLION! This is truly stunning and what a great inspiration Hirst is. How much do you think I could get for a stirofoam skull cast in glitter and encrusted with nerds and some rock candy? Doin it! I think I am headed in the right direction.

{The Night}

2009-05-03T11:26:00.000-07:00

Burk and I rarely get a night to go out. A couple nights ago I came home from work and said " I have had it! We are goin out!" Burk was so excited that he ran out the door. I grabbed my purse, pulled Bug to the door and followed him to the car.. We drove to Red Rock. I love it! It is a newer casino about 5 mins from our house. It has tons of dining, bowling, Bingo, movies, and this play area for kids. It's kind of sad that the main reason that the casinos have these "Kid Zone" area's is so that people can drop their kids off and go hit the slots. However, it is a great thing for us cause we can't ever get a sitter and Bug really loves it! So we ate at Cabo and then made our way to the Movies. We grabbed our tickets and went to check Buggers in. She got to have $2 this time for a snack! Finally we were off to the movies! We haven't been since seeing Twilight. We saw State of Play. It was A=MAZING! I loved it! It was full of suspense, I got a little scared. I jumped! It made you think. It was just a dope movie. We give it 4 thumbs up! Go see it! There are so many movies that are coming out that I am so thrilled to see. Here are the ones that caught my eye:

{Obsession}

2009-04-30T11:17:00.000-07:00

I have an obsession. I'm not afraid to admit it. Some may call this strange or even weird. I call it a totally healthy and a totally bitchen thing to be obsessed about. I am just head over heals about 5 things in my life. Can you guess them? I think you won't be surprised at all once you see the list:

1 .Family
2. My Job
3. Skulls
4. Brass Knuckles
5. Shoes

Ya'll know that the bottom 3 are more like obsessions rather than just something that I like. I LOVE those 3! They make me giddy! I just can't get enough! I can spend hours looking for the perfect one of them which can be tricky cause I LOVE all of them!

I don't remember how long I have had a thing for Skulls. I want anything and everything that has a skull on it. Out here in Vegas, everything has skulls. My eye caught this dope belt buckle and I ran into the store with full intentions on buying it. When I looked at the price tag, a tear almost fell from my eye. Shopping in Vegas feels like I am in Mulan! To me things are so pricey! Still I get my hands on whatever Skulls I can. Today I am dreaming about buying some "Bone Chillers."

When I found my Brass Knuckle Earrings I was over joyed! They are just the perfect little accessory that I wear every day.Then when I was able to get my hands on the necklace, I almost fainted with over excitement!

Shoes! Ahh Shoes! I have so many shoes! I love boots and heels the most. My latest are a beautiful pair of Gianni Bini "Desiree" Pumps.

I discovered these beauties as I was leaving my interview with MAC. They are the perfect knockoff to my "Dream Shoe". Every once in a while there comes a shoe that will stand out from the masses, a shoe that first becomes a trend and later will be considered iconic. The YSL Trib Two Pump has great potential to become a shoe legend. The highly coveted 5″ inch stiletto pumps are virtually sold out EVERYWHERE and their hefty price tag prevents them from being a realistic shoe dream for me. Even if I had millions of dollars, I don't think I could spend $795 on a pair of shoes. Ok. I just said that so you would think I'm humble. You know I would get 'em!

So there you have it! I have decided to dedicate a blog a week to my obsessions. Stay tuned as I fall more in love with Skulls, Brass Knuckles, and Shoes!

{The Moment}

2009-04-28T11:03:00.000-07:00

I haven't been feeling like my normal self the past little bit and in an interesting turn of events I have been sleeping like a grizzly (not grizzle or gristle--I'm awsum at spelling) in hibernation, (which is so not me, being as one who does not "need" sleep) followed by tender breasts and I haven't received my monthly package from mother nature in who knows how long. I know. Why do you need all the details? Well YOU JUST DO! So I told Burk it was time to take a test. He did not look happy. Off he went to the gym with Bug and I headed to the bathroom. While I was doing what you do for these tests, there were so many things racing through my mind. "This isn't happening! I'm not ready! We are not ready! However.....we do make beautiful babies! Brooklynn really wants a sister. Is that enough for me to endure 45 hours of labor again? I can't look! I can't look!" I looked. This is what I saw:

So it turns out I am not pregnant! Whoo hoo! Really though, I about fell off the toilet when I saw that little line. (I'm not good with reading instructions even if they are right there in front of me.) When taking a test of this sort there is that moment when you don't know if your life is going to change forever. Quite frankly that scares me. We are in the clear! After delivering this news to Burk and Bug we did nothing. So much of nothing that this is what happened to the two of them:

Sometimes all that nothing can really wear you out! We put Buggers down and continued doing nothing! Its was glorious!

{Burk's spare time}

2009-04-15T09:52:00.000-07:00

Burk loves to get his hair did by his favorite stylist Brooklynn. Too bad he doesn't have much to work with, but no worries. Bug can do wonders for him!

Didn't she do such a fantastic job? I think she's got a knack for making him so pretty. Burk is a pretty little girl! (He also really needs to get some new clothes. He's had that shirt since high school. Please feel free to donate money for this cause.)

{A visit from the Rents}

2009-04-13T10:20:00.000-07:00

Burk's parents came down for his spring break. They really came to steal Bug and head to San Diego to be with Jess. It was fine with us! We went out on a date and Burk didn't know what to do and where to sit. The hostess looked confused as Burk was all flustered. I asked if she could tell we haven't been on a date in years? She laughed and Burk gave me a dirty look.

We headed to meet the fam after a meeting I had for work. It was a long drive. I have said many times that I am not doing anymore road trips with Burk again! I yelled that at him and then he asked how I was planning on getting home? Dang it! He is so sneaky! We FINALLY arrived in Oceanside, but couldn't find the condo. As we were driving around Burk pointed out all the Marines running to the beach. I then proceeded to yell out the window "I love me some Seamen!" Burk was utterly embarassed. I have no clue why? Hey! I support our troops! We made it to the condo and got to see our baby who was not at all interested that we were there. She even asked me when I was leaving. I know...she is so sweet to her "Mooma." We headed to the beach for some R&R.

I forgot how much I love it at the beach. It is a good thing I am saving $25 from every paycheck for my beach house. We got to color Easter Eggs too thanks to Jess boilin them for us! FYI... Burk looks fantastic in this pic!

Thanks Mom and Dad for the fun little get away! Next time, can we go to Hawaii?

{Promise}

2009-04-11T10:54:00.000-07:00

I swear as of now, that I, Sara Jean Bradshaw will begin to blog on a day to day basis. Ok probably not day to day, but once a week is a more reasonable commitment for me. We all know how well I am with commitments. I will start this new trend of mine tonight after work.

{All you need is LOVE}

2009-03-31T22:52:00.001-07:00

I love the new show on ABC CUPID. It makes me want more romance in my life! Hint Hint......seriously.... how many more hints does it take?

{Oh my little Buggers}

2009-03-23T16:13:00.001-07:00

Last night we watched videos of Brooklynn when she was around a year old. Oh my gosh! She is so stinkin cute! I forgot how much I love the 5 month to 20 month stage. She was so chunky. You couldnt even see her eyes cause her cheeks were so big. She had the cutest little pudge belly and these fat rings around her wrists. I almost started to cry because she is so beautiful! I am so lucky to have her in my life. She teaches me so much about being a good mother, patience, kindness, happiness, and love. She is my little Buggers and I should really tell her how much I love her more and more each day. She makes me want to be a better person.

Everyone, have you seen my little nugget Brooklynn?

{My Hero ROB}

2009-03-09T09:12:00.000-07:00

See You Sunday

{My Needs}

2009-01-31T11:58:00.000-08:00

I find myself needing one of these water bottles from Twin Six for my new workout routine.

Then I'll come home and want some of toast as I always do, and this would be the perfect thing to make me smile. Seriously. I need a new toaster anyhow!

{The Big Question}

2009-01-27T10:39:00.000-08:00

I have lots of questions. Like, how is my life gonna turn out? What really makes me happy? How can I be a better mother and wife? Which way to the unemployment line? How am I gonna get those BEBE shoes? I don't have all the answers to those questions except the last one. I think I can work over Burk a little. Ok, but the big question is...why don't I look like this?

Does anyone know why? Well crap! I guess its something to aspire to right? I mean she has 2 kids! I only have one! C'mon!

{Been A While}

2009-01-21T08:24:00.000-08:00

I know its been forever since last post. I'm ready to get back in the swing of things since I have way more time. I lost my job at MAC due to the econmony. I know, its so sad. I loved it there and loved all the lovely ladies so much!. Lets see. My birthday was a blast as was Christmas. Here is a cute video of Bug sledding. Make sure you have the volume up! (Is that a Russian with her?)

{Things I love}

2008-12-08T08:49:00.000-08:00

Cuddling
The sound of Bug laughing
Cheesecake.....mmmm.....
The rain
My Snoopy (Yup I still sleep with a stuffed animal)
DIAMONDS! I think they are magical!
Magazines. I go crazy over them.
Movie Night
Taking Pic's
Krub! Yes!
The smell of Christmas
Target. What girl doesn't love target?
A hot shower
The book store
Oh and Skulls!
What do you love? Tell me!!!!

{It's Business Time}

2008-11-25T23:35:00.000-08:00

This makes me giggle.

Conditions are Perfect!

{Kids Helping Kids}

2008-11-18T08:55:00.001-08:00

M·A·C Cosmetics created Kids Helping Kids greeting cards in 1994 to directly address the ever-increasing impact of HIV/AIDS on children, The cards are sold during the winter holiday season with 100% of the selling price donated to a pediatric HIV/AIDS organization and other related groups. Each year the beautifully illustrated holiday cards are created by children ages 3 to 15, who are affected by HIV/AIDS.

M∙A∙C created these items from artwork submitted by youth ages 3-15 who participate with Camp Heartland, based in Minnesota. Founded in 1993, Camp Heartland is dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and their families facing HIV/AIDS and other life challenges. The M∙A∙C AIDS Fund has provided funding to Camp Heartland since 2001, totaling more than $180,000 in support.

Six cards for $6.00

Gift Tags in sets of 12 for $6.00

A set of three pillow gifting packs (small, medium and large) for $7.50

These are adorable! Why not give back this season? There is no better reason! Let me know if you want any and we will work out the deets and get them sent out to you.

{I want my own Vampire}

2008-11-18T00:05:00.001-08:00

{Halloween at MAC Pro}

2008-11-05T06:28:00.000-08:00

I had to work on Halloween. It was way fun! I was Little Red Riding Hood. The artists were so creative. Its so cool to watch them do makeup everyday!

{Bob}

2008-10-20T09:18:00.000-07:00

Brooklynn needed a haircut. I couldn't stand to deal with all the tangles anymore. This is how is turned out.

Cute right? She loves it!

{ So Fun!}

2008-10-07T22:43:00.000-07:00

This is such a cool place! I ran across Scrapblog in the new issue of Paper Craft Mag. They have all these different digital scrapbooking tools and they are all free! Go check it out and play with your pic's..

{Preschool}

2008-09-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Isn't she the cutest thing? Here she is on her first day of preschool. I had to work so Burk got her all ready and dropped her off. She just loves Miss Brittany. She is learning so much and is really smart. They play with play-dough, sing songs, learn ABC's (doing a different letter each week), make a craft, bake, practice writing, talk about the weather, have show-and-tell, and play. She gets so excited to go every Tuesday and Thursday and lets be honest here....it's such a nice break!

{Jazzy}

2008-09-24T01:59:00.000-07:00

Yes we all know this. Now I am able to feed my habit! I WAS HIRED TODAY!
*Deets to come when its not so late and I'm not so tired!

{Update}

2008-09-06T10:10:00.000-07:00

We all know MAC right? Well if not, here is a little about them:

Make-up Art Cosmetics, better known to most as M•A•C, is a brand of cosmetics sold internationally, that originally became famous through word-of-mouth endorsements by professional makeup artists, models and celebrities.
The company has become synonymous with glamour due to its ever-growing presence in the fashion industry, continued use of celebrity endorsements and commitment to cruelty-free products and universal diversity. The company motto is All ages, all races, all sexes.

FAB! I love MAC! I have used it for years. I own more product than I know what to do with, but being on a budget...I have learned to try other brands. However, now a days with the economy all over the place, those other brands seem to be going up in prices, while MAC stays at the same price, so I find myself returning to an old friend, the MAC Freestanding Store.
Along with other girls, it has always been a dream of mine to work for MAC and it seems that an opportunity has presented itself while I was in getting eyelashes put on. I was talking with the artist (her name is Sara) about the company and how hard it is to get a job with MAC. She explained alot about the company, told me that I should apply because I have a great look, know how to do makeup, and have a great personality. How nice huh? I think so. The next day Brooklynn and I went shopping and ran into the store to get some powder. Sara was there and said that she was so glad that I came back because she wanted to give me an application. She told me that she could write a little note on it saying that she liked me and thought I would be great for a job. She ran in the back and came out with a manager who wanted to meet me. I talked with her and she told me to bring in the app with a resume and get ready for an interview. I am so freakin excited! I am off today to head down there and get the ball rollin! Isn't that so cool? I THINK SO!

{Brooklynn & Ashton}

2008-09-06T09:58:00.000-07:00

Court watched Brooklynn for us while I was working so Burk could go on an interview the other day. She took pic's of the kids acting crazy. Ash and Brooklynn have become really good friends. They even go to pre-school together. Court was asking Ash if he was excited to go to school with Buggers? He said that sounded fun, but he just really wanted to spend more time with Brooklynn! Adorable!

{Technology}

2008-08-25T23:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the absense of posts. Pic's and recipes are on the way soon. Work has been there and with Burk on the computer all day applyin for jobs, it makes it hard for me to even check my emails. Oh, but not for long.......

I just got a new phone and let me say it is bitchen! It's a Sidekick. It has this screen that flips up, a full keyboard, mp3, and web access. It's so intense right now! I am on my cell phone and bloggin away on the net right now!

Ok....I am still learning all the tricks of this phone, but man! This new technology that we have is so crazy! I wonder what will come about next?

{Breaking Dawn}

2008-08-05T09:31:00.000-07:00

On August 1st I went with my friend Courtney to B&N for the release of the new book by Stephanie Myer. Breaking Dawn is the final book in the Twilight Saga.

We got there around 11:30 pm. The parking lot was packed. Courtney looked at me and said "is this gonna be a bunch of Mormons?" I just laughed and said "probably!" It was crazy. There were people dressed up like Vampires, people had "Team Edward" and "Team Jacob" shirts on, groups all over the store talking about the books, girls from 12 to 70 years old were there. It was ridiculous! Court couldn't handle it. She bought Twilight to be converted! When the first book was bought people were screaming and clapping and cheering. Court and I got the giggles. Good thing my wrist-band said 150! Ah crap! We waited and waited. Courtney kept saying "I can't handle this!" I kept saying "ok people.....you have the book....now go home and read it!" I mean the store was still packed with people who already had their books. My number was finally called, Court said " Don't you scream!" She's so funny! I got home around 1:30 am.

I finished the 756 page book last night around midnight. It was good, but I think I like the first three more. If you haven't read the Twilight Series, DO IT! It is enchanting! I can't wait for Twilight the movie to come out, but I will have to until 12.8.08.

{Blue Man}

2008-08-01T11:56:00.000-07:00

We went to Blue Man Group thanks to a friend. I know one of the drummers who is in the show and he hooked us up with tickets! It was so much fun. Brooklynn really liked it. Her favorite part was when one of the Blue Men put captain crunch all over his face! I thought the percussion was ridiculous! We decided that we probably would never pay for tickets (it's so much to see them) but getting hooked up was totally worth it. Thanks Jeff & Tom! We had a blast!

{Our 4th}

2008-07-10T08:39:00.000-07:00

I know I'm behind on the bloggin, but what can ya do? We went to Idaho for the 4th and had a great time! First thing we did was hit up the lake.

We hung out, the fam went to the lake again on the 4th, I went shopping and had some "me" time, mom let me frost the "Birthdays Cake."

I just wanted one bite...

I had a lick instead.

We ate, had cake, shot off our fireworks, headed over to Eagle Island to watch the big ones. It was way cool. We were like right in front of em and they went forever! The only draw back.....it took forever to get outta there!

Eagle is just gorgeous! I love it there. One day I hope to own land and live there. After being with the fam, we headed back to Utah. You know we stopped at our most favorite place to eat. The Pie.

We stayed with Sher n Russ and wanted to stay longer, but had to get back home because I got a job! Whoo Hoo! It's at Potterybarn Kids. Part-time, but totally worth the discount! Tonight is my first offical time. I'll let you know how it goes. Thanks to Dan n Laura and Sher n Russ for letting us crash! We love you and had a great time!

{Skinny Bi***}

2008-06-30T00:06:00.000-07:00

We are reading the most interesting book. We laugh because the authors are smart-mouthed about what we are feeding ourselves. It is turning out to be what looks like a vegan diet book, which is a bummer. You know me! I love me some steak! Nonetheless... it is full of great info from carbs to pooping, and it gives us something to talk about other than sports, cnn, buggers, or money. So we will keep on reading our copy of Skinny Bitch while eating Hostess Cupcakes and Peanut Butter M&M's! So much for "Sugar Being the Devil" at this house!

{WALL-E & Water}

2008-06-28T11:13:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we took Buggers to see the new movie WALL-E.

Isn't he the cutest thing ever!?! The movie was smart, funny, and a sweet love story. We totally recommend it! Brooklynn was so scared, but I distracted her with popcorn and sprite! After it was over she loved it and can't stop talking about it. Her friends Walle and Eve go everywhere with us.

After the movie we took Brooklynn to the Children's Park at Town Square.They have this big area where water shoots out of the ground for the kids to run through and play. It was so funny to see our little timid girl get into it. She had a blast! We LOVE it here! What else can we say?

{Fremont Street Experience}

2008-06-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

We headed on over to Fremont Street to do the Fremont Street Experience.The world-famous, one-of-a-kind entertainment venue is home to Viva Vision, the biggest big screen on the planet. More than 12 million lights in the Viva Vision canopy and 550,000 watts of concert quality sound pumped to speakers. Needless to say... Brooklynn didn't care for the noise and didn't know what to make of the whole "experience."

We also watched the Riders of The Thunderdome.They are the World's Guiness Record Holders! They perform inside the globe of death, which is a 14 foot 3 inch globe fashioned from 4 tons of steel attaining speeds in excess of 40 mph. It was stellar! The best part is that it is all totally FREE!

{Oh Bugger's}

2008-06-23T05:52:00.000-07:00

Brooklynn is so funny! Here are a few of her "words" at the age of 3 1/2:

Movie Feeder = Movie Theater
Howlabout = How about
Binks = Binky (and it's a her)
Elemo = Elmo
Canifornia = California
Branshaw = Bradshaw (this is how she says her last name. It's so funny cause if she ever gets lost and they ask for her name she will say " Brooklynn Mai Branshaw. They'll never find us!)

The Facts:

*She loves pj's.
*Her favorite number is 6940.
*She hates freeways and always wants to know how long it will take on em.
*She really hates loud noises. She even covers her
ears when a toilet flushes.
*Her favorite song of the moment is either Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis or
Damaged by Danity Kane. She knows the words to both.
*She is totally scared of flies. Ok. Really all bugs.
*She is finally potty trained!
*She HATES brushing her hair!
*She thinks her birthday is December 24th. (That's mine.)
*She could eat all day! She's like a puppy
looking for scraps. "Hey! Can I have some of that?"
*She hates sleeping. A 3 yr. old insomniac. Go figure!
*She has a sister named "Aungua" and a baby who is always sleeping.
*She loves leg tickles just like her mama.
*She loves to swim and just learned to do backstroke.
*She thinks there are sharks and whales in the pool or any pool.
*She has to have toast every morning while she watches
her "shows." One regular and one cinnamon and sugar.
*She keeps asking us when she will be 16.
*She laughs the hardest when she farts!

I can't believe she will be 4 in September. She is so sweet and a little crazy. We are so blessed to have her as a part of our little family.

{Feels like Home}

2008-06-21T09:01:00.000-07:00

So we have been in Las Vegas for 3 weeks now. Its hot! I mean HOT! It's 9 am and already 90! Temps rising to 108 today. We all know how I get in the heat and poor Burk. "Is this what I have to deal with all summer?" LOL! That's what he keeps saying. He knew this when he agreed to marry me!
Besides the heat, things have been so much fun out here.

I have been line dancin
had a great time at Tao
celebrated Burk's 28th birthday

Burk had his fill of buffets for a while (Thank Goodness!)
Burk and I went on our 3rd date in like 5 years, we went to the M&M factory

hung out at Town Square (which is one of my favorite shopping areas)

we Play lots
we go to the gym every day, swimming at Aunt Heidi's
visited Paris
I started studying for my GED, Buggers is learning to write her name
Burk has had a ton of interviews, we trade off babysitting Courtney's boys
last night we went to our new favorite restaurant YARDHOUSE!

There are so many new things to do here! Today we are off to the gym, swimming, going to the Farmers Market, and struttin down Freemont Street!
xoxo
S

{Start right}

2008-06-16T14:42:00.000-07:00

5 things on today's TO DO list:
1. breakfast with Leslie and Tyler
2. oil change
3. take a nap.
4. gym
5. tanning
6. And of course play with the fam.

5 snacks I enjoy:
1. Smartfood Popcorn
2. frozen yogurt with Sprinkles n raspberry sauce
3. chips n salsa
4. Chocolate!
5, cupcakes
6. The Great Wall of Chocolate Cake!

5 things I'd do if I was a billionaire:
1. pay off debts
2. buy a house
3. invest
4. buy my "dream car" Range Rover Sport
5. Vaca.

5 places I've lived:
1. SLC, UT
2. Orem, UT
3. Provo, UT
4. Lancaster, CA
5. Las Vegas, NV

5 bad habits.
1. biting my nails.
2. eating dessert all the time
3. taking forever to get ready. You know i'm pimpin!
4. not sleeping.
5. losing my patience with Buggers

5 things I love, love LOVE:
1. my hubby.
2. my little mama
3. DIAMONDS
4. shoes
5. makeup

I tag: Courtney, Lindsay, Summer, & Stormi. DO WORK!
XOXO
S