Anniversary Trip - Oregon, March 2010

Jayson and I celebrated our 10 year anniversary March 28 this year.  We wanted to do something fun, yet not too expensive. We looked into a few destinations, and decided on Oregon.  As many of you are aware, I am a PLANNER! BUT..not this time!  We had our flights, a car rental, five days and a GPS. NO RESERVATIONS! :) This is so unlike me...and I LOVED it!

Multnomah Falls

Crescent City, CA.  First look at the Ocean

We met up with Gary and Natasha (my birth mother) in Medford, Oregon.  I met up with her in Las Vegas in 2000, and talk to her often.  It was great to meet Gary and let Jayson meet her.  We had a great time visiting, and I am so grateful to know her. 

We drove A LOT on day 2.  From Portland to Medford, back to Grants Pass and then over to Crescent City.  Thank Goodness our little Ford Escape had Sirius.  Jayson made me listen to Blue Collar Comedy for most of the driving time. I don't let him drive - he scares me!

We drove to the "drive through tree" - NOT what I expected at all.  It was a great little drive, but not my favorite. 

Jayson was a tree hugger, and made me take lots of pictures of him next the the giant Redwoods to show the kids.

I'm so awesome.hahahahah!

My little friend - well call him Oscar.  He was out in the ocean, all alone.  He let me take pictures of him.

The Sea Lion caves were so fascinating.  They said about 350-400 lions were in the cave.  The week prior they had about 600.  Jayson thought he was a sea lion, and made the "lion call" to them....and me for the next 50 miles.

Jayson was in HEAVEN with his full crab dinner.  We found this hole in the wall diner.  I don't do seafood - but her homemade pecan cheesecake was amazing!

Pacific City was our very most FAVORITE stop!  Jayson was digging through the tide pools until it was too dark.  I found this little star fish, and later killed it.  It is on our back porch, loosing the sea smell still.  Yes, I am a heartless killer!  Don't judge me!

Astoria was out last stop.  Yep - The ENTIRE Oregon Coast in only 4 days!  We are planning to go back next year with the kids.  I may have to do a little more planning, and book some hotels however.

Happy 93 Aunt Onie

My Great Aunt, Ione Andurs celebrated her "94th" year yesterday.  She is such an amazing woman! My Aunties celebrated with a temple session, and then to Aunt Maries for a wonderful lunch!

She is the LIFE of the party!

Aunt Marie, Aunt Nan, Aunt Onie, Aunt Janet and Aunt Diane

(my mom's sisters)

Thanks for letting me celebrate with you!

Party Prices

Tonight is our first party.  We hope you are ALL coming.  Attending these parties is a great way to sample some of the products, and learn just how easy it is to budget and use your food storage.
If you are un-able to make it tonight, you can still order.  Some of the SALE items in April are:



All #10 cans - Party prices in April

Freeze Dried:
Blackberries $25.13- save $8.42

Mandarin Oranges $16.94- save $5.70

Pineapple Chunks $26.37 - save $9.80

Corn $14.47- save $3.23

Potato Dices $14.34 - save $5.11

Ground Beef $31.88- save $12.45

Roast Beef Dices $26.36 - save $8.78

Carrot Dices $11.54 - save $3.89

Other Items:

Peppers, mixed bell... $8.63 - save $3.96

6 Grain Pancacke Mix $7.56 - save $2.57

Let me know if you want any of these sale items!

Shelf Reliance

It's the HOT,NEWcraze...in Utah!  What you ask,  hosting a food storage party. Not only am I having a party, but I am becoming a consultant, with my girlfreind Celeste for Shelf Reliance. 
WE ARE SO EXCITED!

Shelf Reliance not only sells shelving units, but the Thrive food line. And the best part...when you attend the parties, you get a "party price."  A normal 72" Harvest shelving unit sells for $459.99 reg. At a party, you pay ONLY $298.99!  Thats a SAVINGS of $161.00!!!  The Thrive product is also cheaper at the parties.  We tried the fantastic freeze dried pineapple chunks - so yummy!  Reg $36.12 - party price $26.37

If you have not had the opportunity to attend one of these parties yet, it doesn't surprise me.  It is so new, they only have over 100 consultants. We are so excited to grab on, and show you what we have to offer.

We attended a party last night, and left so excited for my food storage.  I set up a "Q."  This allows me to get my family food storage for all 5 of us, within our budget.  I set up a monthly amount I can afford, and it ships part of my Q to me each month.  My Q is for 3 months food storage, my budget is $75 per month, and I will get shipments for 28 months. You can personalize it however you would like, for as much as you would like.

Are you ready to get as excited as us?

OUR FIRST PARTY.....

When: Friday April 2, 2010

Where: Margaret's

7771 South 400 West, Paradise

Time: 7:00-9:00

RSVP: 881-8035

Please come and please bring yourself, friends, neighbors, relatives, co-workers.

WE WANT TO SEE ALL OF YOU!

We will have lots of great product to sample, and some great food storage info.

 Check it out; http://www.shelfreliance.com/

pay it forward

In the month of January I wrote a post about my mother - and how I felt about death.  Just last week I wrote another post about this sweet little angel here at the apartment community that I manage.  Most of those responses were something to the extent of me being a great friend and person....and I feel the need to clarify.
I was not looking for a pat on the back, I just wanted write my feelings out.  I had so many thoughts and emotions.  I was so thankful that I could be there for Jennifer that day - and that I could "pay it forward."
The day my mother passed, she was here with me at work.  It all happened so quickly.  I had to rely on friends to find and take care of my children until I could get home.  I was not in the frame of mind to be worried about those things.
I, personally, was grateful that I could help someone else in such a stressful time.  I felt joy and comfort knowing that I was doing for someone that had once been done for me.
Today I attended the funeral. If funerals could be called uplifting - this was one!  WOW!  Both mom and dad were the speakers, and they did an AMAZING job. They are spiritually in such a wonderful place.  I do not doubt that days and nights will be hard, more tears will be shed, and days will sometimes be filled with anger.  These are natural emotions. (I still yell at the heavens)
When my mother passed I learned some very VALUABLE lessons in life.  EVERYONE NEEDS SOMEONE!  So many came to my rescue.  I never knew until then how even a simple card would mean so much. 
Pay it forward!  When you have a thought to call someone, drop a little note, or visit them - DO IT!  They may need it more than you can imagine.