{Bob}

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!}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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***}

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}

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}

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}

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}

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