Ok so here we go again!
I can finally say it... Carson and Rochelle are having a lil bean!!! Lol.. Its a lil girl.. I never dared say it on the internet cuz I wasnt sure who all knew, but Cars said I could.. Cars calls her the lil alien and I call her the lil bean.. So I'm pretty excited.. I swear everyone I know and some I don't, but hear lots about are having babies.. Some are exciting, and another kinda scares me a lil bit.. LONG story!
So thats the news for Carson.. Everyone else I think is about the same.. Lance is in Vernal now playin with his kiddies, Havent talked to Tavia since they came down a few weeks ago.. That was fun spending time with them. They even came over to Shawn's and seen his deer horns and hung out for a second.. That was fun..
I'm still working away at both jobs and loving it.. Its nice being so busy.. Things got a lil boring a couple weeks ago cuz I got sick.. Yes I survived the swine flu.. A few of my friends got it.. It sucked.. I started feeling sick the day after Halloween when we were hauling cows Sunday, started coughing then the next day woke up and felt like I wanted to die.. Good times.. LOL So that was a very fun week... Then that next Saturday me and Shawnee drove down to watch Shawn and Brandon race their Legend cars... That was an experience... Shawn's shown me video's of Brandon and Brecken racing on Youtube and it looked like a blast.. I remember back a couple years ago he invited me a couple times and I didnt think it would be very fun so I kinda bailed.. Whoops! So I finally got my turn to go.. So we get all dressed up and head down to Vegas.. Singing very loudly on the way down btw.. We seen Shawn for a lil bit before we went and sat down and watched the other races before the boys.. Brecken was suppose to be in a top ten legend race but his car broke and he had to race the back up, so none of the boys raced until the main legend event.. There were 4 Snow boys all together racing.. Brandon and Shawn who are brothers.. And JK and Brecken they are Shawns cousins and they are brothers.. So kind of cool.. So all along before the race me and Shawnee are txting friends and family and telling them how we were nervous for them and everything.. So their race starts and we're all exciting pointing out each guy, there were a few restarts and then I look up and see Shawn had spun out on the track and right as I'm freakin out that someone's gonna hit him here comes Brandon and he smashed into Shawn.. And then another car hit Shawn after that and sent him flyin down the track and into the wall.. Brandon's car actually shot a couple flames, but he got out and they put him in the ambulance and on oxygen and took him off.. While the safety crew was trying to get out Shawn.. He was hit on both sides so his doors wouldn't open so he climbed thru the window and got into the safetty truck and they took him.. So me and Shawnee flip and call our moms freakin out and waiting for the boys to call or txt us.. Shawn finally txt me so I called him and he said he thought he broke his foot.. We couldn't go back into the pit, so we just waited by the front gate for someone to tell us what was going on when Brandon came and snuck us back.. Shawn's dad was looking at his foot, the impact of the crash actually split a line between his big toe and next one that was pretty deep so he knew he needed stitches.. So after sitting around and talking him into going to the hospital us four(Shawnee, Brandon, me and Shawn) jumped in the car and headed back to St. George to take Shawn to the Emergency Room.. We figured that would be better than trying to go to one in Vegas.. So we get there and they take X-rays and luckily Shawn didnt break anything.. Just smashed everything pretty good and needed a few stitches.. Brandon only bumped his knee pretty good but didn't need to be seen. So after a bad crash, a trip to the emergency room, and walmart for crutches, cuz Shawn wouldn't get the ones from the ER, we had a pretty exciting trip to the races.. Lets hope the next one I go to ends a lil less exciting.. But after they hauled Shawn and Brandon's car off the track the race ended in Brecken getting second. So Shawns been hobbeling around for a week, he only used the crutches Sunday then gave up on them..
Thats been pretty much my excitment for the last couple weeks.. The last week and a half has been pretty boring thank heavens..
I went to move cows on Saturday with dad all day and that was fun. We moved where we use to run our cows so it brought back a lot of good memories and I'm glad I got to go.. Dad told the Evan's that when they move to Modena they need to go on a Saturday so I can go again.. And I think Carson wants to go too, so hopefully they do.
Well I think thats about it.. Just been taking care of a sore foot and havin fun.. Other than the foot things have been going extremely good.. I have some amazing people in my life and am grateful.. There are some exciting times ahead..

Happy Halloween

Wow so maybe I ought to get on here huh? Lots of new things have been happening since I've been on here..
To start out Lance is officially back in Utah.. They came home from Denver this weekend and are with their family now.. I'm sad that we didnt get to go up there and meet them, but there wasn't anything that we could of done.. We are having Thanksgiving up there so thats exciting.. He's been working really hard in Denver from what Keele and my dad was saying... He can get from his chair to his PT bed now on his own, Keele sent me a picture of it after he did it, so that was exciting! He's gone to a couple Bronco's games, a Rockies game, and an Avalance game.. And said they were all really fun. He's been fishing quite a few times and got to take the kids when they were out there to see him, they all caught quite a few fish and he sent me pictures of all the kids with their fish. Kyler caught one that was about as big as him, I was surprised. Then dad got to go out and see him for almost a week, and told us all about that.. Tavia got to go with him out there, so thats good they got to spend some time with him..
I'm still at the resturant during the mornings, and then in the afternoons I'm an assistant for an Remax agent in Hurricane, so I head over there at 1. Its been nice, I'm learning a lot and this has only been my first week. I like it a lot!
Since its all the hunts lately, I've stayed pretty busy scouting with Nikki, or cutting up deer with shawn.. He had 3 deer crammed in his fridge last week, his moms, brothers, and his.. So its been a long week cutting all that up and packaging it.. Its definately been fun tho.. His whole deep freeze is full of meat and deer heads.. Lol.. Kinda freaks people out when he pulls one out..
But its been nice cuz the boys cut up the meat, and me and Nikki package it so it goes by pretty fast.. So thats where I spend the majority of my time is with those guys.. Its been fun..
This is my very last Saturday here as a receptionist and Remax and 2 can't come fast enough.. I'm ready to have my saturdays to myself again, I've missed too many things...
Other than that life is just about the same.. Just enjoying life.. Things couldnt't be better..
I have an amazing family that I love with all my heart. And appreciate all that they do for me.. I love my parents so much, they are always there for me.. Its been so fun being able to work upstairs from my mom for a couple weeks, and now I just get to send her all of our work.. She even gets dumb little notes from me. Its fun that I can share work with her, since I never thought I would.. And having my dad come help at the resturant has been awesome.. He's more like a friend than a dad, and I love him.. And then I have my siblings.. These past few months I feel like I've gotten a lot closer to Lance and Tavia and am so grateful! I love them so much.. Then there's Carson.. We've had our ups and downs but I couldnt ask for a better brother.. I'm pretty lucky!
I have incredible friends, love me even when I blurt out some stupid comment or run into something. I know I can be myself around them.. Especially Shawnee and Nikki..
Shawnee has been there for me for a long time and is pretty much my sister.. I have some amazing times with her and owe her a lot.
And then Nikki.. My favorite cousin ever, and shes only my 2nd! She thought I was just some chick brought up to the ranch that she wouldn't like and then we find out we're family.. She sticks up for me no matter what and always has my back.. We are so much alike.. I guess its us Gubler girls.. Grandma would be so proud!
I dont know how I got so lucky to have the people in my life that I do, and I wouldnt change one of them for the world..
I've learned that no matter who walks in and out of your life, the ones that truely matter are always by your side and will never leave you.. And for the past 2 years and a couple months, I've had quite a few walk in and out and some have mattered more than the others.. But the ones that stayed around I know I'll have forever♥

So this weekend has been a little bit rocky I'd say.. I found out yesterday that a friend of mine was in an accident when he was working.. He digs wells, and i guess a piece of the drain pipe (i think?) or something fell on him, so they life flighted him up to university hospital. He broke his back, and i think it like gauged into his head.. I've known him for years and he has helped me get thru some rough patches.. So yesterday was kinda hard.. All i heard was clay's been in an accident and been life flighted and I flipped out.. First thing that popped into my head was lance.. And when I first heard, they were saying that they were more worried about his head injury than his back, but I talked to someone else and they said his head will be fine, and he was going into surgery last nite.. Not something you really wanna hear about an old friend.. I've had enuff friends pass away, and get in bad accidents and I'm thinkin it needs to stop.. LOL.. But from what I heard Clay's going to be ok.. I'm sure its a big stress on his wife, cuz they have a little baby.. Sad..
Well about lance.. I havent heard too much, they had a conference call with the doctors a few days ago, but I couldnt tell a word they were saying.. It kept fading in and out.. So I just hung up.. But I guess he's still having problems with his blood pressure.. My mom said he got to go out on an outing yesterday so he went bowling.. And I think the kids are out there with him.. But not sure.. I've been so busy lately that I havent even gotten to call them and see how they are doing.. So how are you Makayla? Miss you guys! I'm thinking that my dad is going to fly out to Denver right after the hay is done, cuz he misses Lance.. This is the longest he's gone not seeing him since the accident so thats rough.. I cant wait till I get to see him.. It will be when hes done in denver, which I'm not sure when that will be.. But I cant wait..
As for Tav.. Shes having a baby.. A Boy.. and Yes I guessed it back a while again, dang I'm good =).. I cant wait.. I'm sure Jode is excited..Finally getting us some boys in the family.. Before lance got married all we had was girls..
Carson and Rochelle are still working hard with the resturant.. Its been kinda of a weird proces.. It will get really busy for a week or so then die... So we've been taking coupons out to the college... Gives me a chance to go flirt with all the college guys, that are WAY too young for me.. LOL but oh well its fun! =)
Mom and Dad are doing good.. Dad's on his last crop right now, just waiting to cut and get it bailed and hauled so he can get to Denver, and mom's just working away and SUTICO.. I go up there quite a bit during the week and will more now that the muzzle loader is coming up.. I'll be up at deer camps will all my friends.. I love hunting season... I've been up to dutchmans the past little while hanging out.. Went up last weekend and hung out with everyone up there, then went up this week and realized the girl that was up there is my cousin.. ha ha small world! My grandma and hers are sisters, so we had a nice lil chat.. =) I love her to death, and she says I'll be going up there even more.. Dont bug me one big ;) Especially cuz a good friend of mine is usually up there =) That makes it all the better.. lol
Well I think thats about it lately.. Just been hanging out and having fun.. I'm always out somewhere having a blast and LOVE it!

Lovin life

Ok so havent been on here for a while.. So I figured I'd get on and tell everyone whats been going on.. Saw Lance on Tuesday and Wednesday.. They sent him to Denver to Craig hospital.. Which it sucks that I cant see him till hes back home.. But its the best place for him.. So I'm happy.. I'm not sure how long he's gonna be there.. When we were up there with him, I got to give him a hair cut.. Which wasnt the easiest, but I'm glad he let me do it.. They just put him in his chair and dad held him up so i could do the back then he layed back down while I did the rest.. We were in a bit of a hurry, so I'm sure it wasnt the best hair cut.. And the fact that I was scared to death of hurting the back where his incision was didnt help either.. I also trimmed up his goatee, and mustache.. Another first for me..
But I cant believe the progress hes making.. Its crazy from the last time I saw him.. He's getting the use of his hands back.. He was picking up popcorn and eating it, and he couldnt do that before, and also had a box of candy he would pour out in his hands.. He cant move individual fingers yet, but I'm sure he will get there with his attitude.. He works on them everyday.. He also was able to sit completely up in his wheelchair, which I didnt know he hadn't done.. We got to watch him in physical therapy try to get from his chair to a bed there.. It was hard for me not to just go pick him up and sit him down.. But I know it will come easier with practice.. They say they can't believe how strong his arms are.. Little did they know how much he hunts and packs out big elk out of the mountains huh? It was so good to see him before he left.. I did really good till dad leaned down to hug him to say goodbye and I lost it for a minute, but thats it.. I'm gettin good huh?
Well lets give an update about me since I havent for a while.. I cant believe how good things have been going.. I still cant think straight since his accident.. Everything kinda runs together I guess.. But I've been more busy with friends and other things, than I have in a long time.. Its been fun.. And I've also been able to get back with my friends I havent really talked to for the past couple years.. I cant believe how much I missed all of them.. So thats been great.. I really don't remember when I've been this happy and carefree.. It was much needed.. I stress about everything under the sun(wonder where that comes from?? mom?? ha ha) but other than kinda wanting to know everything about Lance and stressing about him leaving I havent worried about things really lately.. Its been so nice. Next week is the cornfest, and after I get off work at Remax I cant wait to get up there and see everyone.. Then I'm headed to the Beryl Bean Bake Off!! Ha ha good times in Beryl.. It will be fun to see everyone there.. But thats pretty much it I guess... Just been enjoying life to the fullest!

Another update

Here's Lance with his youngest girl Kaitlyn... She had no fear, shed get up on him and take off his oxygen mask and give him kisses.. Shes so cute
Lance entered a shooting contest the day before the accident, and won.. So Friday they came and presented him with the scope he won.. So Saturday dad had to get it out and let lance mess around with it a little bit.. In his new room they had to position the bed just right so they could see out the window and up on the mountain... He said he could be able to count the scratches on the horns with that thing.. It was good to see the same ol Lance come out
So I got to go up there again last weekend, but not this one and man I'm struggling.. My parents left to go up there today, and its been a rough day... My dad came home with us Sunday and then went back up today for my cousins wedding and to be with him.. I didnt think I would have a hard time, but I was wrong.. Its all I can think about.. So I'm trying to keep my mind off it.. And I've had no problem finding ways to do that.. =)

But he got moved out of ICU last Friday, into the Nerological Care Unit.. Which means bigger room, and we can all fit... When me and my mom got up there Friday night, Tavia and Jode were there too.. So we sat in there and talked, and I got harrassed by Jode.. Ha ha.. He thinks he's pretty funny.. And then went out to dinner with them.. It was good to see both of them.. Last time I saw Tav we were both havin a hard time.. So this time was way better.. Lance got a couple of hand held games like solitare, and yatzee and everyone was trying to show Tav how to play and Lance told me to wheel his bed over so he could watch, so we kinda did, and hes all
well this is dumb, I thought you were playin the actual game.. He wasnt very impressed.. Then the nurse came in to ask him what he wanted to eat.. And said pudding, apple sauce, jello.. And lance says DID YOU JUST ASK ME IF I WANTED TO EAT JODE???? Ha ha we all about died.. Pretty sure he didnt quite hear JELLO... So we told him that Jode probably isnt as good as jello, but then they brought in this chewy jello and we all took that back.. ha...

Then we went over there saturday and sat there, and his nurse was korean, or chinese?? I dont know she just couldnt speak very good english and she said something and Lance yells "what are you saying about a bartender??" I wish I could remember what she really did say... It was pretty funny... Then we got out the scope Lance won and messed around with that a little while, before we got to go get the girls.. Since they are minors I got to go past security and get them when they come off the plane.. I was standing right by the door waiting.. They had to be the last ones off... When I saw them walking down the ramp I started waving, and they just stared at me like I was crazy.. Till they figured out who I was.. But it was so good to spend some time with them... We went over there for a little while Sunday but there was so many people in there, we didnt stay too long.. But it was good to be with him again.. We talked about whats goin on in my life, and he asked for one of my cd's so I think my dad is taking one up.. He's still not feeling much, but started physical therapy yesterday... He called my mom to wish her a happy birthday and told her it was a rough day and he was pretty sore, but they put him in his wheelchair and he got to go outside.. So I know what I'm doin next time I go up.. Hes kinda getting his fine motor skills in his hands back... He had his hat there and had it on and was adjusting the brim of it, and he can put his oxygen mask on and off, but not using his fingers just his fist... But that should come back with therapy.. I can't believe how much better he gets everytime I see him.. It amazes me.. We got to take the sacrament again on Sunday and this time my parents were there, and they also have a service thats like 30 minutes we went to for a lil bit when he got his bath.. Its pretty neat... Well thats about it about Lance.. I'm starting a new somewhat job helpin my friend out at his diesel shop a couple hours a week to make up for the saturdays I've missed at Remax so thats been letting me go up and see him which is nice... So I go in tomorrow.. Other than that same ol life.. I've been up to Enterprise a lot seein friends I havent gotten to in a while, so thats been really nice.. I miss it up there... I forgot how much I loved it when I moved down here, I wish I could have my old house back.. I've had some good times in that house.. That was the best a couple years ago to come home and go hang out with all my friends up there, and not worry about driving or anything..

But thats about it for now... I wont be able to go see Lance this weekend or the next... My dad has to talk in church next sunday.. lol... But I will make sure I'm up the next... I hate not seeing him... Its funny because I've gone years without seeing him and then this happens and it makes you realize you have to enjoy every minute.. So its been nice seeing Lance and Tavia quite a bit.. It sucks they live so far away...

I will keep you all updated on everything

Loves

Just got back from Salt Lake

So this one will be quick, cuz my mom and I just got back from Salt Lake with Lance and I'm exhausted... We would stay in his room at night as long as we could, and be there by 8:30 so I'm tired... But it was soo good to see him again.. He was doing sooo well.. Friday and Saturday he was pretty sleepy but would talk to me a little... He was kinda funny.. Hes a little out of it still, so he told me about the 12 people he saw kinda over him and then held his arms out about a foot apart and said they are about this tall... Which I'm going with the idea that they are people watching over him.. Especially thinking its Grandpa Hunt sitting right there with him, and I told him that... Then me and my dad were in with him and he reached his hand up to his mask on him, and I said do ya got an itch? And he nodded ya so me and my dad itched around his mask and he kinda looked funny and reached his hand up to my nose and said no there.. Dork.. He also had an itch he said in the crack of his nose, so I'm itchin inside and he keeps sayin higher, so I'm pretty much pickin his nose by then and he said no on the outside crack.. We got a laugh out of that one.. It just puts a grin on my face to hear his goofy little laugh he has.. Its my favorite right now, becuz we all need a good laugh.. He told my dad happy birthday and my mom told him they had gone out to dinner with Ryan and Tammy a while ago and the waitress automatically gave him the senior discount and he laughed and said thats pretty funny.. He told me today that he misses his kids... And we talked about what amazing kids he has.. He has 5.. Makayla, Meghan, Lane, Kyler, and Kaitlyn.. They are sport playin fools and they hunt EVERYTHING!! I get pictures sent to my phone all the time with something one of the kids shot.. They love it.. So we talked a lot about that.. I'm surprised how much he talked to me.. And it made me feel so much at peace.. This weekend has helped me so much being there with him that long.. I was standing over him and he woke up and looked at me and I asked what he needed and he said I just wanted to make sure you were still there... I know he likes anyone in there with him, but that made me feel like I was 10 feet tall.. I loved it.. We had a really spiritual experience today.. Me and his mom were in with him and I saw a couple in church clothes with the sacrament.. And mentioned it to him and he said go get them.. So I double checked with his nurse(which he wasnt to fond of the one he had today.. she wasnt as nice) that he could take it, and she said yes.. So they were just going to see someone else and would be in and he kept sayin "Are they comin?" And wanted them in there right away, but then grabbed me down so I could hear thru his mask and asked what was on tv (he had just asked for it to be turned on and he was turned so he couldnt see it) and I said cycling, and he said, "good I didnt want it to be girls in bikini's or something bad!" And I about died laughing.. Hes a crack up sometimes.. But they came in and we all took it and me and his mom helped him take it and it was so spiritual.. I got the comfort that I really needed and was so happy that I got to be there... I needed that becuz I was so sad knowing I was coming home today, I could live on his couch in his room and be content.. Just to be there makes me feel like I'm doing something, so today was hard until then.. It was hard still sayin bye but much better.. They brought in his food when I was there(this isnt short huh?) and he asked what it was and she said roast, carrots, mashed potatoes, soup and pears.. Sounds good right?? WRONG! They lifted up the plate and its all pured.. YUCK! He started getting a lil pnenomina(hope you can read that) But I think its gone now, but they are still careful with solid foods.. And he was so funny.. He said let me see it, and saw it and said no way.. Thats mush.. I kept sayin Lance just try it and hed shut his mouth, and shake nu uh! Lol.. I kept sayin member how you tell your kids they need to eat, well little sisters makin you eat.. And he said just bring me like half a can of pears and thats it.. Dork.. Hes like they cook all the food, stick it in a blender, then go WHEEEEEE (making the blending noise) Ha ha.. Then my parents came in and we were still talking bout it and said would you eat that crap??? Well when they came in I had to leave cuz we can only have 2 still, and mom said to tell him bye cuz we were headed home.. And I walked over to him and he kinda reached his arms out to hug me and I leaned down and said I will come back up and told him I love him, and I dont think I've ever heard that from him and he said Love you too.. Makes me teary eyed now thinkin about it.. I've never gotten that close to Lance cuz hes always lived so far away and hes ten years older, and I felt so close today.. I love him so much and see him progressing.. I was amazed how much we talked today.. He's usually too tired.. So I was so happy.. I cant wait to get back up there, but not sure when I will be able to. They are starting him on physical therapy I think tomorrow, and my dad talked to the doctor and I think they said after that its 1 to 3 months of therapy and if thats good he gets to go home.. So thats good, even tho he will be farther away from me.. When we left today I heard Miley Cyrus's the Climb and told my mom he needs to hear that, so I think when hes feelin better I'm gonna write him a letter and put the lyrics in it, and my mom says if hes not too embarrased I could sing it to him.. But dont know if he would like that much.. But the message is incredible and its just an amazing song and its good for everyone going thru some hard times to hear it and really listen.. But I need to go get some sleep.. Thats all I really remember and know so far, but will keep you all posted on what I hear..

Love you all

Update on Lance

So i went up to see lance last nite with carson and to bring home my mom... And i have to say im pretty proud of myself... I only got teary eyed a couple times while in his room.. We made it up in time to see him for a few minutes before the nurses kicked us out.. They make everyone leave the patients from between 7 and 8 30 am and pm.. We didnt think we'd see him before 7 but we did, i was asking the whole way up "how much longer?" "are we gonna make it" "i have to see him before 8 30" im sure carson loved the drive up there.. But we both saw him and sat with him for a few minutes.. Then went to dinner for my dads birthday which is today.. Happy birthday dad.. and went back at 8 30, and everyone let me stay with him the whole time i was at the hospital.. from 8 30 to about 11 or so.. so im grateful for that.. i wanted all the time i could get with him... i told him how everyones been praying for him and asking about him, and tho he didnt talk much, to sleepy from all the medication, he nodded and said ya.. i talked to him for a little bit but could tell he was tired, so i just sat there and rubbed his hand and arm.. my mom told me that the whole time shes in there shes been rubbing it, he really likes it.. so i took on the duty of the hand rubbing, im thinking thats coming from years of all of us gettin tickled by grandma.. she spoiled us.. he had a bit of a temperture last nite, but thats gone away today... hes hooked up to so many wires, that i just stared at the screen most of the time to see what each line meant, and made sure since i know so much about hospitals and where all the levels are suppose to be, not.. i would see his breaths per minute drop and panic, then actually saw he was breathing and calmed down.. obviously not an accurate reading.. but i jumped right up and stood right next to him.. ha ha im sure he was sick of me by the time i left.. but o well.. i took him up a dr pepper, his favorite drink, in a bottle and got told by him and the nurses that it had to be in a cup with ice from the fountain, hes a picky little butt... i know hes been craving one.. they just wanted to make sure he was eating and swallowing today before he could get one... but i talked to my dad today and said hes eaten a little and drank.. they gave him a lunch but he didnt eat much, im sure it still hurts.. but its a blessing that hes already able to eat.. and they sat him up all the way today, and dad said he did really good till the last little bit of it and then it made him pretty sore, but im sure he liked being able to sit up after lying down in pretty much one position for a couple days.. before his surgery he told mom that he was tired of looking at ceiling tiles, cuz he was all the way flat on the bed, so i said id bring a life size picture of me to hang on the ceiling didnt hear his reaction to that one, but im sure he thought i was pretty retarded.. but hey i think thats a pretty good picture to look at =) ... they are still saying that he probably wont walk, but we are all really optimistic about it and know that miracles happen everyday.. so we keep hoping for the best, and i hope he is too... its going to be a big life style adjustment for everyone but we are all preparing ourselves for the next few months to do anything we can to help out.. my dad has been up with him the whole time since sunday, and im sure will be up there most of the time with him.. lance has been wanting him with him the majority of the time, which i would want my daddy too.. so i think thats helped him a lot.. my moms heading back up there friday morning with my grandma to see him and will come back sunday.. we dont know if my dad will bring her back and come for a day or so then head up there agian, or im hoping i get to go up saturday after work and stay till sunday nite.. i feel like i need to be up there, but know i need to be helping at the resturant, but its hard not driving up there no matter what to be with him.. i know hed do the same for me.. but i told my keelie that im going to try and be up there as often as possible.. i had a hard time coming home today, and cried when we had to leave this morning.. which im sure thats also coming from a lack of sleep, i havent slept much since it happened.. but then had a hard time working today.. my mind is always on lance, so i made a lot of mistakes today and im sure made work harder on carson and rochelle i just am having a hard time functioning being back home.. but am grateful i got to see him even if it was just for a couple hours.. but i know we are all going to get thru this we just have to be there for eachother thru it all and we will be fine.. and i know that lance and keelie are amazingly strong and will get thru this too... lance has been thru a lot in his life and has came out so much stronger... and i admire him so much for it.. things like this really make you realize how life can change in a heartbeat and we have to cherish every moment... i appreciate everyones love and concerns.. we have been getting emails or calls left and right, especially my parents with a ton of support from everywhere.. and its gratefully appreciated.. we have even had people taking care of my dads hayfields.. talk about support.. i will keep everyone informed on everything thats going on here and facebook.. i love you all

tac

Pray for Lance

So today has been full of emotion.. I got a call from my mom today that my oldest brother Lance rolled his water truck at work. He is being life flighted right now to I'm not sure what hospital, but says that his legs are numb.. We are thinking that there is a chance he mite not be able to walk again, but we are all hopeful.. My parents are getting ready to head up to Salt Lake now to be with him, and its hard to not jump in the car and go to.. But I know I cant.. Lance lives in Roosevelt so I never really get to see him that much. It really makes me stop and think about how I think that my problems are the most important thing in the world and something like that happens.. Talk about an eye opener.. I'm really hoping that everything goes well, and its just shock thats making his legs numb.. Hes been really watched out for in his life.. He went through some rough times when he was younger, and then a few years ago he got a couple of his fingers cut off in a rock crusher, so hes been thru the ringer... So I know hes tough... I just wish I was there to tell him I love him and be there for him. But I'm praying for him with everything I have...

Here we are again

So I made it to the Showdown on the 4th at the Sunbowl.. Yahoo.. The prelims were very interesting to say the least, but o well.. I cant wait.. I was hoping to have more of my family there, my uncle was going to try to be there from California but couldnt make it.. And my sister was going to try and come but cant.. But I know I will still have people there that I love.. I cant wait.. I'm learning my songs and am going to be ready..
Other than that its about the same, still looking for a full time job, I love the resturant but need full time.. One of these days something will come around.. Its starting to get hard to still be hopeful.. I really need something to get me out of debt faster, but just cant find anything.. And when I feel like something is looking up it falls thru.. Funny how people that are really trying cant get a job, but then other people that really could care less find one in a heartbeat.. Tell me how thats fair? Drives me nuts... O well
I'm starting to learn who in my life is really there for me, and whos not thats for sure.. Far too many times I've found I have a lot of fake people in my life, and I'm seeing that again, only this time I just laugh.. Its starting to just get kinda funny.. So right now I'm just trying to take one day at a time and get thru them... Some are easier than others and some I still really struggle with, but I guess its the struggles that get us to each happy moment... And sometimes a good cry is what we all need..
My neices are coming down for a week, and I cant wait.. They are so cute, and I dont get to see them enough.. So this week will be fun with them around.. I hope that Lance's 2 girls will be able to come down for a few days also..
Well thats about it for now.. I will let you know how the 4th goes.. I'm sure I will get some pictures posted up also.
Tac

Showdown

So I made it past the first round of the showdown... They called me last monday and told me that I will be singing at the prelims on Monday the 22nd at the Elks lodge... I'm excited.. Mika made it too, so I'm excited she will be there to help me!!!
I have my songs picked out and have been practicing and feeling good about them until yesterday... I have been feeling popping in my ears and some pressure, and have talked to the doctor a few times and they just said it was fluid, got me some nose spray and away I went... But after the spray was gone it has come back, slight at first, but it hit hard yesterday... I woke up with the worst pressure in my ears and I could feel them and now my nose draining, and to top it off my throat had a tickle... So I called the doctor and got more nose spray and he told me to start on a decongestant.. And today my throat is even more scratchy... So I'm taking vitamin c every hour, benedryl, when im not at work, a decongestant, plus the nose spray, and probably going to start drinking lemon water with honey.. There is no way I'm going to sing Monday sick, so I'm doing everything I can to knock it out of me... Its kinda funny cuz I swear everytime I know I'm going to sing somewhere important I get sick.. O well... haha.. So hopefully its gone by Monday... Cross your fingers..
But I'm way excited to sing.. I have a ton of people helping me with song choices and everything, so I feel good about it! I hope everyone can come out and watch... I think its going to be really fun, just to hear all the talented people we have here in southern utah.. I'm excited to get to know them... I will keep you updated how monday goes, I'm sure next saturday when I'm working at Remax again!
Love Tac!

Hello All

Here I am again... It a slow day at Remax so I figured I'd blog a little bit.. There really hasnt been anything too exciting happen since the last post, but oh well right...
Well I got another epidural in my neck thursday, still hurts like a bugger, but I can tell a HUGE difference in how my neck is starting to loosen up.. So I will have to deal with the pain cuz they really are worth it.. Hopefully this was my last one in a while, but we'll see...
I got my cd handed in yesterday (very last day to hand it in for the showdown.. whos a procrastinater? Yup that'd be me..) But its in.. So thats good.. I'm not really gonna get my hopes up this year about making it very far.. So we'll see if I even get a call back..
Things with work are doin really well... I'm still at Remax and the resturant, but looking for something full time during the week.. I love working with Carson and Rochelle, I just need something a lil more...
And I finally started physical therapy... hooray! So hopefully I get done with that and can get back into school soon.. I will have to do nite school so I can get a full time job, but thats ok. As long as I'm back and trying to get done with it.
The diet is going really well.. I havent been feeling very well since the epidural and my infusion Wednesday, so I've only been doin sit ups, but I do them forever every nite, and I'm definately sore from them... I just have to remind myself that when I weigh the next morning that I'm gainin muscle cuz I'm not droppin the pounds like I'd like to, but I'm almost in all of my old pants I've had forever, so I know I'm getting results..
Other than that, nothing else is really new... Me and Jordan have just been hangin out watching the finals.. GO MAGIC!!!! =)
I really couldnt ask for a better guy in my life, he takes such good care of me... Hes at every doctors appointment, holding my hand when I get stuck with needles, how he can watch is beyond me.. But hes there.. And I thank my Heavenly Father for him every nite... Hes amazing and I couldnt ask for anyone better... I love you babe.. Forever and Ever!!
Well this is a long and boring post.. I lead such an exciting life huh??
Well until next time I love you all~
Tac

SuMmEr FuN!!

Wow I cant believe how warm its gotten.. whew!! With trying to stay cool in this hot weather me and Jordan have been going down to the virgin river, whether its just to swim at a spot that he found with his parents or to skim board with his new board he got... I actually have given it a try and even tho I'm horrible its pretty fun... I really enjoy it a lot...

Here's some pictures of us at the river in Hurricane... The hike down is so pretty... The hike up the mountain is a lil harder tho... I usually huff and puff it up, but I'm getting better!

Jordan sculpted my name in the sand

Hiking up the trail

Me and Joss looking for lizards... took us forever!!
Showing off the beautiful scenery... its kinda dark

Hanging out in the nice water
Me and Jordan... Fun times... I will put up some pictures of us skim boarding when I get some

Been forever

Ok so it's been a long time since I've blogged... Nothing all that exciting has happened lately tho.. I started a new job working Saturdays at Remax and today is my first day all alone.. kinda scary but not bad at all...
I'm finally on my diet... I started this week and after a few gliches getting the diet down I can see results.. I'm losing inches fast... I'm fitting into clothes I havent been able to in a while... I run a mile every day and do Pilates.. And I can feel a huge improvement.. So it wont be too long before I'm back to being bathing suit ready... Thank heavens...
I'm still at the resturant Monday thru Friday... Try working there while on a diet.. LOL.. not fun!But its not been too bad..
I'm still planning on doing the showdown... I just need to make it up to Salt Lake to make my CD.. So gotta work on that.. But it will still be fun.. I know that Mika is doin it this year so that makes it fun for me.
Well thats about it in my very exciting life.. not so much...
If something else comes up I'll let ya know!
Love you all!
Tac

Lee Brice and Heidi Newfield

So I won tickets on the radio to Lee Brice and Heidi Newfield at the Clark County Fair in Logandale... Me and Jordan drove down after work thursday and hung out at the fair and went to the concert.. It was a blast except for the guys from Enterprise sittin next to us talkin most the time driving me and Jordan nuts... Here are some of the pictures

Lee Brice

Heidi Newfield

St, George Blitz

SO I GET THE OPPERTUNITY TO SING FOR THE ST. GEORGE BLITZ FOOTBALL TEAM ON APRIL 11TH AT 7:00. I SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AND THEN SING AT HALF TIME AND AM WAY EXCITED!!! FROM WHAT IVE HEARD THEY ARE GETTING PRETTY BIG SO IT WILL BE A REALLY GOOD OPPERTUNITY FOR ME... EVERYONE NEEDS TO COME OUT AND WATCH... I WILL HAVE MY WHOLE FAMILY THERE MINUS MY SISTER AND HER LIL FAM.. WHICH IS SAD... BUT LANCE AND HIS WHOLE FAMILY ARE COMING FOR EASTER, SO I'M GLAD THEY ALL GET TO COME AND WATCH!

AND ALSO I START WORKING FOR CARSON'S RESTURANT "THE GRINGO GRILL" MONDAY... WE ARE GETTING EVERYTHING SET UP AND THEN OPEN I THINK FOR SURE TUESDAY... EVERYONE NEEDS TO COME OUT AND TRY THE FOOD... ROCHELLE IS AN AMAZING COOK SO I'M EXCITED... I THINK IT WILL DO REALLY WELL!

HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GOOD APRIL FOOL'S DAY... I DID MY SHARE OF PRANKS! TOLD MY PARENTS I HAD TO HAVE SURGERY AGAIN, AND CARSON I LOST GIDGET AND ASKED HIM TO COME FIND HER WITH ME.. LOL =)... BUT CARSON GOT ME BACK SAYING THAT I HAD TO WORK SATURDAY CUZ MY WHOLE FAMILY (COUSINS AND ALL) ARE COMIN TO EAT SATURDAY AND HE SAID HE NEEDED ME WHEN I SANG... I COULDNT TELL IF HE WAS SERIOUS OR NOT.. SO IT KINDA UPSET ME A LIL.. BUT IT WAS JUST ANOTHER JOKE...

HOPE EVERYONE ELSE GOT THEIR SHARE OF PRANKS IN!

WELL ITS OFF TO BED I GO!!

LOVE YOU ALL!!!

TAC

A girls gotta have her friends

I HAVE THE BEST FRIENDS A GIRL COULD EVER ASK FOR! THEY HAVE DONE SO MUCH FOR ME! I LOVE YOU ALL WITH ALL MY HEART....

~..Fishing..~

So we went fishing the past couple days at a pond in Hurricane, heres a couple pictures of what we caught

The nasty catfish. We tied a hook the nite before on the dock, and came back to find this guy on there... Scared me half to death when I pulled it up

Jordan got a bigun!!!! This thing was so heavy, but my dad can't wait to cook it up and taste it

And this is sad, but this is the biggest fish I've caught... My family aren't fishermen... We gave up on it a long time ago cuz we never caught anything... Can you tell I rolled out of bed and went out there?? SCARY!!!!!!!

My 23rd

A few pictures from my birthday

Saturday-Gettn ready to out for dinner Saturday nite.....(jordan please dont kill me for puttn this up k?lol)

Autum telln Jordan "don't you DARE take a picture of me.. See he doesnt listen either =)

Kelton hangin out Saturday nite

Sunday-ITS MY BIRTHDAY!! lol! The cake my mom thought of... do you love the dead rabbit?? notice its even the winnie the poo rabbit.. lol

O it aint easy bein cheesy

Jordan and tosh, they look so excited don't they??

Me and Brandi... Yup she loves me

Shawnee and Hettie... Dont think Het was ready for the picture..

Autie and Adam... He's lovin that burger

I had a lot of fun the whole weekend of my birthday.. Thanks to those who came and made it super special for me!! I LOVE YOU ALL!!!

Feedin the Ducks

A pond out on a golf course in Bloominton Hills


They were everywhere, they'd even go out in the road, and you know me I was flippin out wantin them to get out of the road so they didnt get hit


Jordan Feedin a duck

Thoughts from Carson--AAAAAAAFFFFFFFLLLLLLLAAAAAACCCCCCCC

Feedin the ducky

These swans were so pretty, I cant believe how big they are.. They'd get some bread and hold it under the water and swim away so the other ducks wouldnt grab it from them...
The Tonniquent (cant spell that) pond, at the park they have out there

Its kinda blurry, but you can see all the gold fish... They'd come up and eat the bread too... There were so many of them

I've never had quail come up this close... They would come and eat the bread... There were tons of them too

CUTE PICTURE HOLDERS

OK SO MY MOM SAW THIS IDEA OF DECORATING THESE CLIPS AND MAKING THEM INTO PICTURE HOLDERS, OR THEY CAN EVEN HOLD YOUR MAIL.. PRETTY MUCH ANYTHING THAT YOU WANT THEM TO HOLD..







HERE'S A FEW OF THEM THAT I MADE, I HAVE A TON MORE THO

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES

AND THIS ONE IS MY VERY FAVORITE... GOTTA LOVE TOMBSTONE.. =)

AND HERE ARE A COUPLE AFTER YOU PUT THE PICTURES IN THEM.. ITS A PRETTY SIMPLE IDEA... I CAN MAKE ONE FOR ANYTHING YA LIKE... IF YOU LIKE ANY OF THESE LET ME KNOW... AND IF YOU HAVE ANY IDEAS FOR OTHER ONES I'D LOVE TO HEAR!

TAC