This is Life

A new start

2011-12-19T23:49:00.000-08:00

A lot has changed. If any of you want to continue reading about me please leave a comment and I will give you the new address. I will be going threw and taking things off this site after some harassing text messages from my ex husband. According to him I was never a Rice so for you Rices that still follow...If I was never a part of your family then nether was Charles. Please do not write about my son since you don't have my (His only parent's) permission. Thank you.

24 While 24

2011-05-23T16:50:00.000-07:00

I did a list when I was 23 and although they didn't all get done I felt like I had accomplished something. So here is the list for while I am 24...

1) Say Family Prayer (We do good M-Th in the mornings, So we need to get better in the evenings and when Doran is off work.)
2) Study Scriptures (I dint finish the Old Testament. This time I have a book I want to study from. Hope it helps)
3) Build a Stronger Relationship With Heavenly Father (Last year one of my goals was to feel the spirit again and I do just not as strong as it use to be. I want my relationship to be stronger.)
4) Work on Family History (On Ancestry and on the scrapbook.)
5) Show Doran How Much I love Him (I don't feel like I do enough to show him how I feel.)
6) Go Camping
7) Make Healthier Food Choices
8) Brush Teeth once a day (I did so good at this till life got busy.)
9) Put Money into Savings (I would like ti to be at $3000 by the end of the year)
10) Exercise More
11) Stop Drinking Soda (I don't feel good when I drink it so might as well stop. Right)
12) Wash Face once a Week (I have never been a girlie girl but feel it important to keep by body clean)
13) Do Something Just for me once a Month (This could be anything from window shopping to getting my nails done.)
14) Organize the Pantry (And keep it that way)
15) Keep up on the house work
16) Try something new
17) Get a Pedi
18) Blog once a week
19) Learn to make Tamales
20) Make Quilt Top
21) Make Bed skirt
22) Make seat covers
23) Get Books For One of my Collections. (As in I will now have the whole set)
24) Read four new books

There it is.

Vinegar

2009-09-17T06:35:00.000-07:00

Vinegar who would have thunk it. I was sitting there thinking about how if vinegar softens the water in the wash why would it not work in the dishwasher. I turned to the kitchen section and there it was. All you do is add Distilled White Vinegar to the rinse plate or the spot that you normally put your jet dry. White Vinegar is $2 a gallon Jet dry $3 for a small bottle.

When It Worked. I now have spot free dishes. They are crystal clear. Jet Dry did not work this well. I highly recommenced this. And its not a chemical.

TSH

2009-09-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

So as some of you know we have been in an on going battle to get my thyroid levels at a normal or regular level. Well today I went to the doctors and he gave us the news that all looked good and the numbers were starting to stay level. So my next appointment is 9-11-2010
Sweet I know.

2009-09-01T07:51:00.000-07:00

Once a week we dig out the finger paints and I let the boys paint. They both love it. Ethan asks everyday to paint and Holland loves to splash. They are so cute and it keeps them occupied for thirty minuets to an hour.

Eco

2009-08-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

So I know that this is weird but I picked up a book that has recipes for home made, all natural cleaners. I want to give it a try. I think that I will start with something simple like laundry soap or fabric softener. Hear is the recipe. This one includes both the soap and softener.

Hard Water Formula
1 Cup Soap Flakes
1 Cup Washing Soda
1/2 Cup Borax
2 Cups Vinegar
10 drops essential Oil of Choice

Combine the soap, washing soda, and borax in a heavy plastic container. Blend Vinegar and Oil in a separate container, preferably one with a pour spout. Use 1/2 cup of the soap mixture for washing; add 1/2 cup Vinegar mixture during the rinse cycle.

Know me not having ever done this is there somewhere around here that I can buy Soap flakes/pure bar soap, washing soda, and Borax?

When I try this I will let you all know how it works out.

Puzzled

2009-08-20T06:24:00.001-07:00

Last week Ethan wanted to work on his puzzles and did not want any help. The above is what he ended up with. Now keep in mind he did not force any into place and he used all of the pieces. He was so cute. He stood up and yelled "I did it" So sweet. If we all could be a little more like him. I also included what the puzzle was suppose to look like.

3 Years

2009-08-11T07:09:00.000-07:00

Today I am very Happy to announce that my sweet husband and I have made it to the three year mark. Yeah we did it. In the past three years we have gone through a lot. Money struggles, a life changing move, fights, vacations, the birth and death of a child... The list goes on and on but we have survived and become better people for it. Maybe in the year to come we will have a few of these things happen. Buy a house (we need to set up an appointment with a mortgage concealer), Go to the temple, Get a dog (Doran really wants one but the pre-rec is a house), Camping with family.

I would like to take a few minuets to tell everyone how much I love my husband I don't think I could have asked for a better one.

Three Reasons I Love My Marriage
1 I have a great husband who loves me
2 I know that I can get through anything with Doran by my side
3 I love my sweet Doran with all my heart.

Goals

2009-08-10T15:12:00.000-07:00

So last month I posted some goals. Well I did an OK job at sitting up straight and my reading needs some work still. Same goals this month.

Jordan River Temple

2009-07-31T21:27:00.001-07:00

On our way home from the family reunion we spent the night in Utah. On our way out of town we stopped by the Jordan River Temple and got some pictures.

Miller Family Reunion 2009

2009-07-31T11:17:00.000-07:00

The Whole Family

The Miller Family
Melanie (37), Ray (66), Evan (33), Jodi (30), Starleen (44)
Cindy (46), Eva (63), Melinda (39)
Not Pictured Ray (35)

The Miller Family
Grandpa (66), Grandma (63)

The Hibbert Extended Family

The Hibbert Family
John (46), Daniel (15), John (24), Andy (20)
Amanda (18), Cindy (46)
Not Pictured Heidi (23)

Hibbert Family
Eva, John (24)

The Extended Bennett and Hawkins Family

The Bennett And Hawkins Family
Tony (29), Danyel (22)
Jeff (60), Starleen (44), Brandi (16)
Not Pictured Josh (39), Megan (24), Levi (19)

The Rice Family
Doran (25), Danyel (22)

The Martinez Family
Angelina (8), Ricky (15), Meranda (15)
Keylie (6), Melinda (39), Brian (2)
Not Pictured Jose (40)

The Extended Capistran Family

The Capistran Family
Eva (21), Emily (19),
Natasha (16), Melanie (32), Ashley (18),
Colton (4), Coda (2mon.), Travis (13), Melody (8)
Not Pictured Alfredo (44), Jason (13)

Sharp Family
Jordan (23), Harker (1), Eva (21)

The Hansen Family
Chase (21), Emily (19)
The Miller Family
Brice (12), Meranda (16), Dylan (13)
Not Pictured Ray (36), Janet (41), Danny (21),
Ray (19), Drake (5), Jade (3)

Miller Family
Bacardi (7), Evan (33), Troy (10), Cody (14)

Not Pictured Evan Al (16)

Clausen Family
Jodi (30), Mike (33)

Justin (2), Elizabeth (1), Adam (4)

Waiting For Pictures

Skits at Campfire

Amanda (18), Ashley (16)

Campfire

Coda (2 months), Colton (3)

Coda (2 months)

Harker (1)

Colton (3), Melody (almost 8)

The Boys and My Toys Pics

2009-07-22T18:04:00.000-07:00

Morgan's Bike

Parental Advisory on Doran's bke.

Doran and Nathan with the cricut. Morgan in back by the fish tank applying his sticker.

Vacation

2009-07-22T07:57:00.000-07:00

So we got back from Oregon OK. We have pictures and I will post those latter. We had a good time but I hope that next time we have the money to fly up. We left here at five pm on Wednesday, picked up Anthony in Provo and four am, got to Aunt Melanie's at ten am. We sat outside and visited. At five we got back in the car and headed to Grandma Hawkins for a visit. Grandpa and Doran had a good visit, Doran said they talked about hunting and fishing. Anthony worked on the computer that is in Chinese and Grandma and I played card games.

On Friday we drove the two hour trip to Oregon for the family reunion.

Will have to post more latter. Work awaits. See you latter.

The Boys and My Toys

2009-07-15T07:54:00.000-07:00

Last week Doran and his brothers got into a creative mode.

Well I better start at the beginning. A few years ago Doran bought me a Cricut for Christmas and I love having it. I use it for many different things.

On Friday the boys (Doran, Morgan, and Nathan) went up to Prescott to do some mountain biking. When they got back Doran called to see if I was OK with them coming over to play wii. This was fine they are pretty clean so its not a strain on me.

When they got here the wii stood forgotten as the circled around my Cricut and started to play. A few minuets later Morgan proclaimed that he wanted to buy himself one.

Now I ask myself if these macho men knew that they were playing with a scrapbook and craft Machine and if that would have made it any less tempting to play with.

Monthly Goals

2009-07-08T08:39:00.000-07:00

So I have been thinking about this for a while. I hat "New Year Resolutions" because a few months down the line you start to peater off. I want to work on one goal a month. I think if I get really good at it by the end of the month then it wont seem like such a big thing. So here it goes.

Spiritual - Read my Scriptures every day (I do read them but its more like once a week. I know I can do better)

Physical - Sit up strait ( I have been reading about the core mussels and thought to my self that there would be no point in strengthening them if I don't do it right the first time.)

I know that the month has already started but I will try my best to do it. Will report Back at the end of the month.

Camping

2009-07-07T07:08:00.001-07:00

Doran and Morgan Moutain Biking

2009-07-07T06:46:00.000-07:00

Ethan and Holland

2009-07-07T06:42:00.001-07:00

Catch Up

2009-07-07T06:34:00.000-07:00

So I got up with Doran this morning and it seems that this is the only time of day that we have internet. I will try to post some pictures but no promises.

Time Out

2009-06-25T07:57:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon Ethan Wanted to play with a toy that Holland had so he took it. When I made him give it back he started to throw a fit. I told him that we don't throw fits and asked him if he wanted to sit on time out. He of course said no. I told him that if he did it again (Taking the toy and throwing a fit when he had to give it back) he would sit on time out. He acknowledged that and I turned around to pick up some toys.

When I turned back Ethan had decided to take the toy again. I told him to give it back and he started to throw a fit. He looked at me and ran back to his room. I follow him back there and he is sitting on the rocking chair with his arms folded.

This is our conversation:
ME: Ethan what are you doing?
ETHAN: Indie sit time out.
ME: OK

I walk to get the door because McKenzie is there and Ethan starts howling at the thought that the toy is leaving. I decide to let him off so he can say goodbye to Holland.

ME: Ethan are you ready to get up?
Ethan: Yes Dano.
ME: OK come here.
ETHAN: OK Dano. I sorry Dano.
ME: Are you going to be a good boy for me?
ETHAN: Indie be good boy

He walks out to the front room and gives Holland a hug and says hes sorry to him too. I love the fact that he is so willing to learn to say sorry. He is such a sweet little boy.

And It is Up The Nose

2009-06-16T07:06:00.000-07:00

So Ethan was in a fowl mood yesterday morning. Now this was not a surprise he is usually cranker on Mondays. I put him in his high chair for breakfast and he decided to throw his Cheerios on the floor. I told him not to and that he needed to eat.
He said "No Danyel"
Well to this I said "Yes Ethan"
I got down to pick up the Cheerios off the floor and when I finished Ethan was sitting there rubbing his nose. I asked him what was wrong with his nose.
He said "Ouch Danyel"
I looked up his nose to see what was wrong and I found that he had decided to shove a cheerio up his nose. I tried having him blow his nose and using q-tips nothing worked...until he started to sneeze. It came out and the rest of Breakfast was fine. Hopefully he has learned not to stick things up his nose.

On a Monday Morning

2009-06-15T07:37:00.000-07:00

OK first I have not written in a while because of the lack of Internet. We use someone elses and in the Arizona heat we only get it after nine or before six and sometimes in between.

We got back from our camping trip yesterday afternoon. We had a lot of fun. We went on a grew hikes, walked around town, and went to antique stores. It was wonderful until Doran started to worry about money. He does this all the time and I told him if he is so worried about money than maybe he needs to stop spending money on food at work. I don't spend money out of the account unless it is bills, food, or gas.

I think that he is worried about next month when I don't watch Ethan for two weeks. I told him that everything will be fine. Have to go get ready for work. I will upload pictures latter. I might have to take them over to mom and dads to do so.
Talk later.

Friend Making Monday: 10 things I like about summer

2009-06-09T13:06:00.000-07:00

1. Eating watermelon on a hot day. There is nothing better than the slight sugar rush you get as you bite into a firm, juicy piece of watermelon.
2. Flip Flops. I wear them year round but it is nice not to get strange looks like I do in the winter.
3. Camping. I love camping and we went a lot when I was a kid. I'm so happy that I married a man that loves it as much as I do.
4. Watching Ethan play in the sprinklers. It brings back memories of being a kid and sneaking the sprinkler under the trampoline even though our parents and grandma said not to. It was worth the spanking.
5. Easier Meals. Doran doesn't care what dinner is when hes hot so I can get by with a few easy meals like Tomato soup and Grilled cheese or even plain tuna sandwiches.
6. Jam. I have not had or been able to make it is some time put I use to love canning jam. It was always so much yummier than the stuff you buy at the store.
7. Canning. I know I'm strange but I can remember canning with my mom and always loved how saticfing it was to see and taste the effort I put in. The most important thing I ever learned from my mom came from when we were canning. She told me "What you put in is what comes out." This I have taken on to the rest of my life.
8. Swimming. Last year I didn't really get to go because I have relay dry hair and swimming makes it worse but Doran bought me some special conditioner for after we swim.
9. Heat. Now those of you that live here might laugh but it gives me an excuse not to go out and exercise.
10. Evening walks. Doran and I take walks sometimes in the evenings during the summer. I love this time because there are no distractions.

Kids

2009-05-26T08:04:00.000-07:00

OK so I know that i am more than a little behind. Here are some things that took place last week at work.

Tuesday: Setting - It is around 3:45 Ethan is playing with the magnets on the fridge and Holland is wiggling over by the fireplace.

The front door opens. Ethan turns and runs to Holland, lays on top of him, and says "No ... nu uh."

Ethan knew that it was McKenzie there to pick up Holland. So funny because Ethan wants Holland to be there but doesn't want to play with him. He has learned that at 5 months Holland doesn't play much.

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Wednesday: Setting - 12:30 Ethan is eating his lunch. Doran stops buy to look at a catalog for golf shirts. Ethan loves to see Doran. He talked to Doran about the truck and the wind. Doran made the wind sound and Ethan crackers up.

Ethan got peaches for lunch and ate the whole can. He looks up at me a says holding his tummy "Ouchie Danyel" Poor kid.

At 12:50 I take him into his room, lay him down, and say goodnight. He looks up at me and says "night night Doran." He says this three times as I turn on his music and close the blinds.

At 3:00 I get him up and this is our conversation

Him: "Doran?"
Me: "Doran went bye bye."
Him"Were Doran?" With his sad face.
Me: "He went to the fish store."
Him: "Indi go fish." His eyes light up with Joy.

(He calls himself Indi and we don't know why.)

Public Enemy Number 1

2009-05-16T10:18:00.000-07:00

The smooth creamy texture. The ease to get to. This is one of the worst things in the world. I cant help myself. If I am tired, sad, cleaning it is there for me. You might ask yourself what is this that could be so seductive. Well it use to just come in a tub but a few months ago they bottled it up into an even easier to access compressed can. This diabolical product is non-other than Cool Whip. My weakness and yes it is great on cheesecake.

Pasta with Creamy Pesto Sause

2009-05-11T17:47:00.000-07:00

Last Monday I made this recipe. It turned out OK. I think I cooked the white sauce to long because it was a little thick. Doran loved it. It is really simple to make. Don't think I will try this one again.

Dinners

2009-05-09T17:22:00.000-07:00

So I have been thinking about how hard it is to eat the same thing week after week. We have been on a food budget of $40 a week. This has been hard and we have pretty much the same meals every week. This summer I want to try a new recipe every week. We do our grocery shopping on Monday because there are just way to many people at Walmart on Saturday. I have scrounged around for some recipes to get me started. This week I wanted to use some of our fresh basil. So I am going to try to make and if I fail and it tastes horrible we will have romen. Will post the recipes and how we liked it as we go along.

100 Randome Things

2009-05-08T16:16:00.000-07:00

1. ONE OF YOUR SCARS, HOW DID YOU GET IT? I have one on the palm of my hand that I got when I was trying to get hot glue off of something.

2. WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM? A mirror

3. DO YOU SNORE, GRIND YOUR TEETH, OR TALK IN YOUR SLEEP? Doran says that I snore

4. WHAT TYPE OF MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN TO? Everything that is clean

5. DO YOU KNOW WHAT TIME YOU WERE BORN? I don't know

6. WHAT DO YOU WANT MORE THAN ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? A house and a baby

7. WHAT DO YOU MISS? The Rain but we all know how that works

8. WHAT IS YOUR MOST PRIZED POSSESSION(S)? My Scrapbooks. They might not look that great but their mine.

9. HOW TALL ARE YOU? 5'4"

10. DO YOU GET CLAUSTROPHOBIC? Only in small rooms that have to much stuff in them.

11. DO YOU GET SCARED IN THE DARK? No but I am scared of what comes out of the dark.

12. THE LAST PERSON TO MAKE YOU CRY? Ethan. I was laughing so hard I started to cry

13. WHAT'S YOUR WORST FEAR? Losing Doran

14. WHAT KIND OF HAIR/EYE COLOR DO YOU LIKE ON THE OPPOSITE SEX? Brown hair, and blue eyes.

15. WHERE CAN YOU SEE YOURSELF BEING PROPOSED TO AT? I've already been proposed to!

16. COFFEE OR ENERGY DRINK? No thanks

17. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE COLOR TO WEAR? Olive Green

18. IF YOU COULD EAT ANYTHING RIGHT NOW, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Costco Cheesecake But it cost to much.

19. FAVORITE COLOR OF ALL TIME? Sage Green, Ice blue, deep red

20. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN A GOLDFISH? No

21. WHAT WAS THE FIRST MEANINGFUL GIFT YOU'VE EVER RECEIVED? I have not received it yet but we are saving up for it. My wedding ring

22. DO YOU HAVE A CRUSH? On Doran

23. ARE YOU DOUBLE JOINTED? No.

24. FAVORITE CLOTHING BRAND? Old Navy (I don't like it for any reason other than their pants have always fit my proportions)

25. WHO IS YOUR FAV FEMALE/MALE CELEBRITY? Don't have one

26. DO YOU HAVE A PET RIGHT NOW? Fish Doran has a lot but for my birthday Doran got me a puffer fish.

27. WHAT KIND IS IT? Green Puffer

28. WOULD YOU FALL IN LOVE KNOWING THAT THE PERSON IS LEAVING? I think that when its the right person you can fall in love even if they are in their deathbed. Real love is not something you choose

29. WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT? Don't know

30. SAY A NUMBER FROM ONE TO A HUNDRED: 1

31. BLONDES OR BRUNETTES? Brunette...Brunettes have more fun

32. FAVORITE QUOTE? It is never to late to live happily ever after.

33. FAVORITE PLACE? Home with Doran when the house is clean

34. HAVE YOU BEEN OUT OF THE USA? No

35. YOUR WEAKNESSES? Popcorn

36. MET ANYONE FAMOUS? No

37. FIRST JOB? a babysitter

38. EVER DONE A PRANK CALL? No

39. DO YOU THINK EVERYONE OUT THERE HAS A SOUL MATE? No I think there are several people that you are compatible with the choice is up to you.

40. WHAT WERE YOU DOING BEFORE YOU FILLED THIS OUT? Walmart to put my checks in the bank.

41. HAVE YOU EVER HAD SURGERY? Yes. Back.

42. WHAT DO YOU GET COMPLIMENTED ABOUT MOST? Being good with Kids.

43. HAVE YOU EVER HAD BRACES? No.

44. WHAT DO YOU WANT FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY? My bills paid off

45. HOW MANY KIDS DO YOU WANT AND THEIR NAMES? Right now I have one (Charles) Eventually 3-4. Names I like are (Haily Jane, Riley May, Chloe Fay, Rider, David)

46. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Not that I know of

47. WHAT IS THE BIGGEST TURN OFF OF THE OPPOSITE SEX? When they think that because you are a girl you cant do something

48. WHAT IS ONE THING YOU LIKED ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL? Didn't attend high school

49. WHAT KIND OF SHAMPOO DO YOU USE? Walmart pantine

50. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No

51. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT? Smoked Turkey

52. ANY GOOD HABITS? Brush my teeth

53. ARE YOU A JEALOUS PERSON? Sometimes...

54. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? No

55. DO YOU AGREE WITH FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS? No

56. DO LOOKS MATTER? No.

57. HOW DO YOU RELEASE ANGER? I Clean

58. DO YOU LIKE YOUR JOB? I love it. I love the two little boys

59. WHAT'S YOUR MAIN GOAL IN LIFE? Get to the temple and have a forever and family

60. WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE TOY AS A CHILD? Paper dolls my grandma Hawkins would give us

61. HOW MANY NUMBERS ARE IN YOUR CELL PHONE?46

62.WERE YOU A FAN OF BARNEY AS A LITTLE KID? No

63. DO YOU USE SARCASM? Sometimes

64. MASHED POTATOES OR MACARONI AND CHEESE? Mashed Potato's all the way I'm an Idahoan

65. WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A GUY/GIRL? Don't have to look I have Doran

66. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? Big Dando (We have been working on Ethan not calling himself a baby. So now he is big boy and I am big Dando)

67. IF YOU HAD A SUPER POWER WHAT WOULD IT BE? To blink and have everything put away

68. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOWS? Dollhouse, Sophie, House, Fringe

69.WHAT'S THE BEST WAY TO DEAL WITH YOUR ENEMIES? I don't know if I have enemies

70. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Blue Bell Dutch chocolate, and Homemade vanilla, And Blue bunny Cookie dough!

71. DO YOU HAVE ALL YOUR FINGERS AND TOES? Yes

72. DO YOU HAVE A COMPUTER IN YOUR ROOM? No

73. PLANS FOR TONIGHT? Movies with Doran

74. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO LIVE WHEN YOU ARE OLDER? Here but in a House

75. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS? If you have time!

76. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO? TV

77. LAST THING YOU DRANK? Cherry limeade

78. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? Doran

79. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX? Their eyes

80. WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME? Read

81. FAVORITE THING TO HATE? Mushrooms

82. FAVORITE SEASON OF THE YEAR? Spring

83. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF CANDY? tootsie rolls

84. HAVE YOU EVER REALLY AND TRULY HAD A BEST FRIEND? Yes...Doran

85. WHAT IS YOUR HAIR COLOR? Light Brown. I die it a shade darker

86. EYE COLOR? Hazel

87. SHOE SIZE? 9 wide

88. FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE? Arby's

89. FAVORITE RESTAURANT? Olive Garden & Applebee's

90. DO YOU LIKE SUSHI? No

91. WATCH TV TODAY? Not really.

92. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR? January 1 (The first day of a new year)

93. PLAY ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS? Piano!

94. REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRAT? Republican

95. KISSES OR HUGS? Hugs

96. RELATIONSHIPS OR ONE NIGHT STANDS? Relationships

97. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU BOUGHT? Jeans (They fit great but the next day the low rise was not so low rise on me)

98. WOULD YOU EVER BE A HOUSEWIFE? Yes

99. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING? Book of Mormon and Big blue beautiful

100. DESCRIBE YOUR LOVE LIFE? I have a great, wonderful and perfect hubby!!!

My Husband

2009-05-08T07:33:00.000-07:00

So here I sit thinking about taking a shower. (I have to go to work today) I look down and there are the mothers Day cards that I asked Doran two days ago to take to the post office to put stamps on. (sorry guys I haven't been feeling well so they are store bought). So now I have to leave earlier so I can take them. He is off golfing with a friend (this is starting to get exspensive). Having a husband is like having a two year old. Well I guess I have to get up and ready to go.

Blocks

2009-05-06T07:49:00.000-07:00

Holland just loves Ethan's blocks. So cute.

2009-05-01T08:25:00.000-07:00

So on Wednesday I fed Ethan his breakfast which was Cheerios. after I pored the milk in he wanted to take the bowl from the counter to his high chair. I figured that it would be fine and on the off chance that he spilt I was planing on mopping the floor anyways. He did such a good job. No spills. He took a few steps and then took a bite. He is so cute.

Happy Birthday To Me

2009-04-25T22:31:00.001-07:00

For my birthday

Mom & Jeff - Sewing Machine
Brandi - Call
Levi - Call
Doran - Bike
Mom & Dad Rice - Money
Kate - Cup and a Hug
Ethan & Cameo - Olive Garden Gift card
Jim, Courtney, Ethan, Bill, McKenzie, Holland - Olive Garden Gift Card, Vase, Flowers
Grandma - Tea Cup, Money
Nano - Card, Money

Thank you to all of you. I had a wonderful birthday and look forward to using my gifts.

Special thanks to Ethan and Holland (You were both wonderful for me and I enjoy spending so much time with you both.)

The Best Date

2009-04-25T22:24:00.000-07:00

So today Doran and I had a date we don't go out often due to the price of things. Today Doran decided that we were going to go on a date so we started out at noon after lunch and went to cold stone and got Ice Cream (I had a free coupon for my birthday). Then we headed to Cracker Jaxs (Mini Golf $6 and Go Carts $6) We also had coupons for there as a buy one get one free. We then went to dinner to Olive Garden with the gift cards that I got for my birthday from Bill, McKenzie, Holland, Jim, Courtney, Ethan and Ethan, Cameo.

We had so much fun and didn't spend much at all. Thank you to all of your contributions.

The Wonder of Comunication

2009-04-20T18:33:00.000-07:00

So as I get Ethan down from his high chair he gives me a hug and says "thank you". He than continues on into the front room and starts to pick up his blankets and heads to his room. I follow him and as he puts them into his crib I ask him "Ethan what are you doing?" He looks up at me and says "Blankets night night." I figure that he is just putting his blankets to bed. I go back to the kitchen to clean his high chair. A few minuets later he comes out and with tears running down his face he comes to me and says "Go night night please." So sweet I go in and lay him down and as I walk out of the room he falls to sleep. His normal nap is 1:30-3:00 today he slept 12:00-3:00 and I had to wake him up. He is so sweet and life is starting to get easy now that he can tell me what he wants.

This is so fun

2009-04-17T19:08:00.000-07:00

Mom Rice had a link from her blog to this site. It was so much fun. I find it funny that all of mine are based off of a white shade. I dont think anyone knows this but my favorite color is white. I love white it is so clean and crisp. Well I have to get going.

Your personal style is a mix of 3 specific styles:
55% Cottage Chic
27% Classic
18% Nantucket Style

Cottage Chic
Who says that cottages can't be modern and chic? Who says that they have to be floral and cheesy? Not you!
You love the carefree spirit that the cottage interior inspires, but you are also serious about your appreciation for modern art and hip treasures. You love old and new alike, and love to highlight them all to expose the uniqueness of each. What better way to show off these treasures than with a light background?

Classic
What's old is new again! The beauty of Classic style is how well it takes all of the beautiful forms, colors and textures of the past and reinvents them in a way that feels both fresh and inspired.
The style itself is a mix of European influences and French, English and Italian antiques and replicas are often used together. Furniture is well proportioned and comfortable and the rooms give off an air of sophistication and grace. Oil paintings depicting still-life or nature scenes and emphasizing symmetry of pairs helps maintain the traditional nature of the room. Windows are often covered with opulent fabric shades and/or drapery.
Traditional rooms give off an air of history that seems to say "I was here long before you, and will remain long after you've gone." And yet, even with this level of sophistication, the rooms are soft and inviting.

Nantucket Style
Oh how you love the beach! Who doesn't, right? And so your dream home is either perched in your favorite beach town, or you've brought that favorite beach town into your house.
Your art and accessories speak directly to the activities that are found at the beach. Pieces of driftwood you found here, pictures or paintings of the amazing views there. Things that remind you of the coast - surf boards or fishing boats - are found throughout the house. The feeling of the seaside is both abstract and literal in the design of your space. The fabrics are natural, cottons and linens and are light in color and touch. Much of the furniture is wood or wood framed (the lighter the better, think driftwood!) and wicker, when done right, is a must.
And since your true inspiration is the sea, the colors and textures in your home are the same that you would find at your favorite beach: white, light beiges and grays of the sand and driftwood, a variety of blues for the ocean and sky, and greens and vibrant blues of the sea glass but the key is white! Your space should feel light and airy and give off the mood one has when at the beach: laid back!
Your furniture is comfortable and the layout is cozy. The more it reminds you of actually sitting on the warm sand, the better! And what do you do at the beach? Hang out with family and friends - and your home is just an extension of this play place. And though the space is filled with large white furniture, it somehow manages to feel both durable and casual

A Problem

2009-04-13T05:25:00.000-07:00

So Doran and I were talking a few days ago about how he doesn't like the tires that are on the car. We have been having problems with the air and the sides round weird so they always look flat. Well last night we dropped Kate off at home with her glucose level on the rise (She said she wanted to see if she could hit 200) We stopped at Walmart to get a patch kit for Doran's bike so he could get to work.
We are about a mile and a half from the house when Doran notices the light that tells you the tire pressure is off. Doran drove a little farther then decided he should check the tires. He gets out and announces that the tire is flat. Well me thinking we could drive to the gas station and put air in it because it is always as Doran says for anything that is a little low on pressure Flat. So I get out of the car to see how flat it is. Well after 40 mins of trying to figured out the spar tire we were on our way. We now get to buy new tires before our trip to Oregon in July.
I am thinking this. One of the tires would have had a problem on the way and this was the way to prevent it.

Easter

2009-04-13T05:15:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we had Easter dinner and the egg hunt at Grandmas. This year was a lot more calm. I enjoyed it. Doran and I got 30 eggs. More than we have gotten in the last two years.

Husbands

2009-04-09T05:33:00.001-07:00

Why is it that anytime you tell a husband something he never listens. For the past few weeks I have told Doran the the business cards were going to be $40 for 250 a little high but the are two sided and look wonderful and professional. So I got them yesterday and brought them home and Doran loved them then he asked again how much they would cost. As I had already told him they were $40 he flipped and started in on how I told him that they would only be $5. We sat down and went over prices and types of cards. It is a tax write off. He finally remembered this morning that I did tell him and that he had oked it. Got to love him. Is there something that I can slip him to improve his memory?

(By the way Jim the cards look beautiful)

Potty Please

2009-04-07T07:20:00.001-07:00

Mommy and Daddy bought Ethan a potty to go on the toilet. He loves it. Several times a day he says potty please Danol. So sweet he is really getting to the point of being ready.

Sleeping Cutie

2009-04-07T07:11:00.000-07:00

Isn't he so cute. I had finally gotten him to sleep around the same time that my arms fell asleep to . He hates sleeping on his back and that day he just wanted to be snuggled. The best alternative was a couch pillow. Soft and round like a person. worked great.

2009-03-31T05:33:00.000-07:00

Why is it that once a child is too big for something that's all they want to play with? Ethan has a bumbo (Pictured above). He calls it "baby seat" So cute I know. Well this past week all he has wanted to do is sit in in, sit Elmo doll in it, and sit pandi (Sounds like pantie when he says it). I can remember that when I was a kid the play house was much more fun when we had to bend over to be inside it. So here is the question. What is the lure of toys that we are to big for?

One Busy Week

2009-03-27T22:24:00.000-07:00

So this past week has just flown by. I love my Job. I have the best job in the world. I get paid to take care of two of the cutest little boys. Here are some pictures of the two of them from this week.
Aren't they cute. Ethan loves Holland. He loves to hug and give him kisses.

A Week of Vacation Day 4

2009-03-19T13:01:00.000-07:00

Friday Doran did a photo shoot with Brandi this is one of the many. A lot turned out good. She is so cute with her new hair and a more nateral way to do her makeup. Well have to jet.

A Week of Vacation Day 3

2009-03-18T13:00:00.000-07:00

In the car we rode to the store. Other than that we hug out at home. Doran was sore when he got off work.

A Week of Vacation Day 2 Cont.

2009-03-17T19:27:00.000-07:00

Day 2 I got to pick up Brandi at teh Airport. Thank you Mom Rice for taking me. We hug out at the house then we went over to mom and dad Rices. Doran BBQ chicken for dinner and we all went to bed early.

A Week of Vacation Day 2

2009-03-17T05:36:00.000-07:00

Myspace Graphics, St. Patrick's Day Graphics at WishAFriend.com

The Eazy Way to Clean the Kitchen Floor

2009-03-16T14:44:00.000-07:00

Items needed:
Sink
Sink plug
Any vacuum that will handle water.
Towels

How to:

Fill sink
Ignore water sounds as it starts to over fill
Realize what is going on
Run to Kitchen
Turn off water
Grab towels
Towels soaked move to the side
Panic
Remember the wet vac you bought at a yard sell for $30
Grab Vac
Turn on
Suck up water

Congrats you have now cleaned your floor and had your heart exercises for the day.

A Week of Vacation Day 1

2009-03-16T14:32:00.001-07:00

So I started My week off cleaning the house. Well of Saturday I cleaned the bathroom and the Bedroom (They are the last place Doran ditty's) These days I just don't have the energy to keep up with him. Now he is doing better Saturday he picked up his wood and tools (more out of fear that I would again organize his tool box) I took before's and afters. No one believes me when I tell them how dirty the house is. Doran is like trying to keep up with a two year old...No wait Ethan's two and Doran is far worse. Well I will keep you all updated as the week goes. See Yeah.

Before...

After...

Block Bliss

2009-03-13T10:24:00.001-07:00

So after I lay Holland down for his first nap Ethan and I do quiet activity's. His blocks are one of his favorite. He stacks them up and knocks them down. He has so much fun. And it helps improve imagination and hand eye coordination, And now he has a nice surface to play with the blocks on. The toy box.

Baby Kiss

2009-03-13T10:17:00.000-07:00

Ethan loves having Holland around. As soon as he hears the door its "Baby here." He always wants to have Holland close to him. He talks to him and reads to him. Kisses him. They Eat together and take their naps at the same time. Ethan lays on the floor and talks to Holland during his tummy time. They are so cute together. Ethan will make a great big brother.

Muscle Man

2009-03-13T09:42:00.000-07:00

So Doran came by work on Wednesday to put the second spring on the toy box at about three. I usualy get Ethan up from his nap then and we go out to play. Ethan loves to play with Dorans truck (You all remember that ugly blue thing. Must be a boy thing.) Ethan was trying to throw his football into the bed but missed and it landed under the truck. Doran pushed the truck out of the way so Ethan could get his ball. Well Ethan decided that pushing the truck looked like more fun. Here he is. Man he looks strong.

A Birthday Present for Ethan

2009-03-10T18:31:00.000-07:00

Doran has been working on this for weeks off and on. He got it finished Saturday afternoon and we took it over at eight that night. It turned out great and Jim and Cortney love it. Jim is planing on putting some vinyl letters on it. Doran is hopping to start selling these to make a profit. He is thinking about $300.00 and they are all custom sized and made. Ethan loves getting his toys out and putting them away. He also sits on it and rocks the baby in the car seat and says over and over "Night night baby"

No Pictures

2009-03-10T05:50:00.001-07:00

So as I am up at 5 in the morning I sit at the computer and what do I find... Although I am married to a photographer we have no pictures of us on the computer. There are pictures of prom and winter formal and even some wedding pictures but none of us and the ones of me are only horrible because I didn't want Doran to sit there and take 50 pictures so he could get the camera set right.Why cant we have any cute pictures of us together. Hey I would take an ugly picture of us. We will have to do something about this. And put them on our computer not moms. (Doran has a problem with this)

Scripture Treats

2009-03-10T05:23:00.000-07:00

Sunday Doran and I wanted to do a fun project. We had our kids read the scriptures then they got to do this project.

I found it on sugar doodle. the kids loved it and the boys learned that a hot glue gun is hot. Silly boys.

We had them make one for themselves and one for their parents. The girls thought that it was cool how they had to put all the letters together to print the book of Mormons. Hope that they retain it.

Holland

2009-03-06T08:26:00.000-08:00

Yesterday he slept all day. The hole five hours I had him he was only awake for 90 minuets. Ethan was so sweet he kept asking if the baby is night night. I would say yes and he would climb on the coutch and kiss Hollands head and wisper "night night baby Holland" It was so sweet.

Bike Please

2009-03-06T08:16:00.000-08:00

He loves his bike. It was a horribly designed. He try's to use his feet to push it but the front wheel gets in the way. He is so fun to watch. So sweet and full of love.

And Then There Was Two

2009-03-01T18:27:00.000-08:00

They are so cute together. Tomorrow I will put up better pictures. Ethan was so cute with Holland. All day he wanted to hold him and kiss him. So precious. Well off to bed.

Fla-Vor-Ice

2009-02-26T07:12:00.000-08:00

His first time having Ice pops. He fell in love. It was so hot outside and I thought it would help cool him off. He ate two as well as three sippy cups of ice water. He is so fun to be around.

The Cats Meow

2009-02-19T07:27:00.000-08:00

So Ethan loves cats. He could sit and watch them all day if we would let him . Well yesterday one very brave stray kitty decided that he would come over to play. Well as you can see Ethan is not very gentle is he. He sat and hugged the cat and kissed the cat. He then decided that it would be fun to play with the cat inside. Sooo he picked the cat up. Pore thing. He got to the front door from the driveway. The the cat decided that he had had enough he swatted him with his paw. To this Ethan stood up pointed his finger at the cat and said with a stern face "No kitty naughty" I almost cried I was laughing so hard. He is a joy to be around. Always so adult.

I did it

2009-02-11T06:51:00.001-08:00

Sorry about the resolution it a phone camera. A few weeks ago I died my hair. I love the color. I think that is looks a lot better on my than my natural indecisive hair that was almost this color at the roots and almost blond at the tips. It looked like a bad die job to be honest. Also since dieing it it has been a lot more manageable. Love it. Let me know what you think.

Doran's Up-Date

2009-02-08T17:32:00.000-08:00

All is good his knee is almost healed and the the bruse on his tummy is almost gone. other than that he is doing great. Putting together advertising for his lawn buissness and Photography. He has finaly decided that he wants to do weddings but rase the price up to $1000.00 and that covers the wedding and 2 hours at the reception. He dose a wonderful job and Likes to do it. He has figurted out that if he does 5 yards at $35 a yard in a month he will make $600.00 This would be good. I told him that eventualy if he is getting enough buisness than he could work only part time at smart and final for the insurance.

Well that is the dream. Till next time.

Soon to come!!!!!

2009-02-04T07:15:00.001-08:00

Doran Up-date
Ethan all new
Danyel's Hair

Doran

2009-01-28T18:36:00.000-08:00

Doran and his two younger brothers went mountain biking of Friday. He got in an accident and the photos are of the injuries. first is his stomach where he hit the handlebars. the second is his knee were he fell straight down.

Almost a week later and he is feeling better. He is still all banged up but functioning. Once they all get their bikes back together they will be out at it again. Boys.

Ethan

2009-01-21T06:31:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I was working on numbers, letters, and colors with Ethan.

Up to this point all numbers have been "two". I understand that some children will get stuck and say only one number or letter, but yesterday we had a break through. He can now say "Two", "Five", and "Six". and if you ask him to piont to any number lower than six he knows which one is what.
Colors he has learned "Yellow" and "Blue" in the past two weeks and we are now working on red. He will get there. He has this special desk that his aunts boyfriend made him. We sit there and do edgucational stuff.

His alphabit is coming along great. He can say all his letters other than "v" and "w" in order with a little guidance. His dad asked me if that was good or average. I dont know but I thought it was pritty good for a kid thats not even two yet.

He learns more and more every day. His favorite phrase is "Oh Boy" he says it every time we go outside. Anytime you ask him if hes hungry his responce is "Noooope" He is a joy to be around and when hes in a good mood (which is offten) I love my job and never want him to grow up. He is so adorable.

A Tribute to Megan

2009-01-19T11:02:00.000-08:00

Tomorrow

By Megan Hawkins

A mother once said "Tomorrow is another day

and we will spend time together then."

The child went to bed with a frown on his face

and tears in his eyes.

In the middle of the night an angel

came to the boy in a dream.

The angel whispered "tomorrow will never come for you.

For you have learned all you need to."

The boy grasped the hand of the angel with sorrow and mouthed

"will tomorrow be a day of sadness for my mother?"

The angel sat on the edge of the bed and looked at the little boy

and uttered "Tomorrow will be one of sadness and growth.

Sadness for the death of her eldest son and

growth for the knowledge that

today is the only thing you can count on."

I found this as I was cleaning the house. I was mad at Doran for never picking up after himself and that on my day off I had to do it all. I don't want anyone to get the wrong idea. I love Doran so much but the mess is driving me nuts. I clean all the time but it never stays clean. I found this poem that my sister wrote when we were both in seminary. It made me realize that it doesn't matter what the house looks like as long as he knows I love him for who he is.

A Blessing For Us

2009-01-18T18:26:00.000-08:00

So we were sitting in our Prymary during closing exersices and the class we had last year was talking and bouncing off the walls. It made me happy and feel blessed that we have a calm class this year. We have a chart that if the fill 90% in the next six months they can come over for a pool party (With a parent).
I got a text message from the parent of one of the kids that I use to teach when I was 17 or 18 and told me that he use to love having me as a teacher. It made me hope that I will have the same influence on the kids that we teach this year.

We also got to be there today when Nathan was ordained a Priest. That was very nice. Hope that this next week goes as well.

Tell me about yourself

2009-01-12T07:10:00.001-08:00

TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey
Name: Danyel Rice
Birthday: April 23, 1987
Birthplace: Nampa

Current Location: phoenix
Eye Color: Currently Blue Green
Hair Color: Light Brown

Height: 5"4'
Right Handed or Left Handed: right
Your Heritage: American Mormon
The Shoes You Wore Today: The only shoes I have that are comfortable
Your Weakness: Cheese cake
Your Fears: Car problems, Bills
Your Perfect Pizza: Pepperoni and olive
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year: Loose weight and get healthy

Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger: OK
Thoughts First Waking Up: I don't want to get up and Leave me alone

Your Best Physical Feature: Smile
Your Bedtime: 8:30 on week days

Your Most Missed Memory: Charles
Pepsi or Coke: Coke

MacDonald's or Burger King: burger king
Single or Group Dates: Single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea: Do I have to choose

Chocolate or Vanilla: Depends on what
Cappuccino or Coffee: Gross
Do you Smoke: No
Do you Swear: I slip sometimes
Do you Sing: In the car
Do you Shower Daily: I try
Have you Been in Love: Every day for the past two years
Do you want to go to College: I would love to. (Maybe with Obama's Free collage I can afford it)
Do you want to get Married: I already did and I love it
Do you believe in yourself: I try
Do you get Motion Sickness: only when Doran drives the truck
Do you think you are Attractive: No
Are you a Health Freak: I try to be
Do you get along with your Parents: Yeah
Do you like Thunderstorms: Yes
Do you play an Instrument: Piano

In the past month have you Drank Alcohol: No
In the past month have you Smoked: No

In the past month have you been on Drugs: No
In the past month have you gone on a Date: Yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall: No
In the past month have you eaten a box of Oreos: Would have liked to
In the past month have you eaten Sushi: No
In the past month have you been on Stage: No
In the past month have you been Dumped: I hope not
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping: No
In the past month have you Stolen Anything: No
Ever been Drunk: no
Ever been called a Tease: No
Ever been Beaten up: No
Ever Shoplifted: once when I was little but I took it back. It was so embarrassing
How do you want to Die: however I would not feel it
what do you want to be when you Grow Up: Be a mom
What country would you most like to Visit: Europe
In a Boy/Girl..
Favourite Eye Color: Blue
Favourite Hair Color: Lite Brown
Short or Long Hair: short
Height: 6 foot
Weight: More to love

Best Clothing Style: don't care as long as he takes care of himself
Number of Drugs I have taken: Zero
r of Cd's I own: Don't know
piercings: 1 in each ear
Number of Tattoos: None
Number of things in my Past I Regret: A lot but there in the past

Primary

2009-01-11T14:42:00.000-08:00

So I have a question. Today we had primary and we give them a treat if they did their reading assignment. Today we had five kids and all but one come back with their reading done. I felt so bad that I couldn't give one to all of them but if I did then that would set the precedent that it was OK for them not to and still get the reward. What should I do?

We had a discussion about them taking responsibility for themselves they are eight and everything they do they now deal with the consequences. This came up because the kid that didn't read told me that it wasn't his fault his mom didn't remind him. I told him off to the side that its his responsibility and if he looses the list on scriptures than he should call any of his classmates or me.

He is the only kid in the class that has a problem listing to instructions. I need to try to come up with more fun ways to teach them I was thinking about maybe in a few weeks having them play pictionary with the lesson. Don't know yet.

Attitude

2009-01-08T06:10:00.000-08:00

So Ethan has been a true pill this whole week (Know I have kept in mind that he is teething) Yesterday he didn't want to do anything so I asked him if he wanted to go on a walk outside to this he responded "oh boy oh boy oh boy" it was so funny because he has never said this before. So we are out side and everything is going good and then daddy gets home and comes up and gives Ethan a hug Ethan in turn looks at his dad and says "whatever" and walks away. How rude. His dad relay looked sad. I felt so bad for the guy.

A Christmas Present

2009-01-04T17:46:00.000-08:00

So in Doran's stocking mom and dad gave him a seasoning packet for honey sesame Chicken. I made it for dinner tonight and served it over rice. Now I am not one that likes rice but I think it tastes good and Doran loved it so it was an over all success. Easy to make and easy to clean up (that might have been because I cleaned the kitchen this morning and then cleaned as I went with dinner.) Thank you mom and dad Rice for the great dinner and it was relatively cheap too. I give it 5 Stars.

New Year Resalutions

2009-01-03T09:12:00.000-08:00

Doran and I

Lose weight
keep the house clean
Have family home evening
Go to the temple

Doran

Get a better job
Finish projects
Sell Motorcycle
Get more business for photography

Read my scriptures
Pay bills off
Cook healthier
Spend more time on me in the mornings

So there they are set in... well not stone because it is a web page. Hope that this year we get them all acomplished.